JP2012045129A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine reducing operation mistakes of players.SOLUTION: This game machine includes: a stop control means, when an operation result of a stop operation means accords with a first operation condition in a specific lottery result derivation state where a specific lottery result is derived by a lottery means, executing a stop control for stopping the rotation of a plurality of reels in a first stop display mode and, when the operation result of the stop operation means accords with a second operation condition that is different from the first operation condition, executing a stop control for stopping the rotation of the plurality of reels in a second stop display mode that is advantageous to a player compared with the first stop mode; and a notification control means, when the stop operation means is operated according to the second operation condition, controlling a notification means to perform a notification suggesting the second operation condition in a first notification mode and, when the stop operation means is operated according to the first operation condition, controlling the notification means to perform a notification suggesting the second operation condition in a second notification mode that is different from the first notification mode.

Description

  The present invention relates to a game table represented by a ball game machine (pachinko machine) and a spinning machine (slot machine).

  Conventionally, for example, a slot machine is known as one of game machines. In this slot machine, when the reel is rotated by inserting a medal and operating the start lever, the role is determined internally by internal lottery, and the reel is stopped by operating the stop button. When a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed on the predetermined active line according to the internal determination, the winning combination is configured. When a winning combination with payout of medals wins, a prescribed number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out.

  In such a game machine, there is a game machine that performs an operation condition notification for encouraging a player to operate a stop button under a predetermined operation condition to enhance the interest of the game machine (for example, Patent Documents). 1).

JP 2009-240484 A

  However, in a conventional gaming machine that performs operation condition notification, the operation condition notification is repeated in a similar manner, so that the entire flow becomes monotonous, and there is a problem that an operation error of the player is likely to occur.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming table that reduces a player's operation mistakes.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem,
The types of symbols displayed when the plurality of reels are stopped based on the fact that the stop operation means for individually stopping the rotation of the plurality of reels is rotated a plurality of times. A game stand that provides a profit to a player according to a stop display mode including how to arrange the symbols,
Lottery means for deriving any lottery result from a plurality of predetermined lottery results including one or more specific lottery results;
Stop control means for performing stop control for stopping rotation of the plurality of reels based on the operation result of the stop operation means and the lottery result derived by the lottery means;
An informing means for informing about the operation of the stop operation means;
A notification control means for controlling the notification means,
The stop control means is
In the specific lottery result derivation state in which the specific lottery result is derived by the lottery means, when the operation result of the stop operation means matches the first operation condition, the plurality of reels are displayed in the first stop display mode. When stop control is performed so as to stop the rotation, and the operation result of the stop operation means coincides with a second operation condition different from the first operation condition, it is advantageous for the player as compared with the first stop mode. Stop control to stop the rotation of the plurality of reels in the second stop display mode,
The notification control means is
In the specific lottery result derivation state, the notification means is controlled so as to notify the second operation condition. In the specific lottery result derivation state, the stop operation means is controlled according to the second operation condition. When operated, the notification means is controlled so as to notify the second operation condition in the first notification mode, and the stop operation means is in accordance with the first operation condition in the specific lottery result derivation state. When operated, the notification means is controlled so as to perform notification indicating the second operation condition in a second notification mode different from the first notification mode.

  According to this game stand, the notification mode suggesting the next operation condition is changed by changing the notification mode based on the mistaken operation (which may hereinafter be referred to as an operation error) that has an advantageous result for the player. At the time of occurrence, it is possible to alert the player to prevent an operation error from occurring.

Here, the game table is
The notification means includes at least display means,
The notification control means includes at least display control means for controlling the display means,
The display control means is
In the specific lottery result derivation state, when the stop operation means is operated in accordance with the second operation condition, the display means is displayed so that a suggestion image indicating the second operation condition is superimposed on the first background image. When the stop operation means is operated in accordance with the first operation condition in the specific lottery result derivation state, a second suggestion image suggesting the second operation condition is different from the first background image. The display unit may be controlled so as to be displayed overlaid on the background image.

According to this game stand,
By changing the notification mode on the display means, the player can be careful not to make an operation error. The second operation condition may include a plurality of operation conditions that are sequentially executed.

In addition, the above game table is
Whether the actual operation that is the operation result of the stop operation means is different from the conditional operation that should have been performed according to the second operation condition when the actual operation is performed is determined by the operation of the stop operation means. A determination means for determining each time,
The image display control means is
When the display unit is controlled to display the first background image, if the determination unit determines that the actual operation and the conditional operation are different, the first background image is immediately displayed. Control may be performed so as to switch to the second background image for display.

  According to this gaming machine, the background image is switched when an operation error occurs, so that the player can be careful not to make an operation error before the next suggestion image is generated.

In addition,
The image control means may perform control so as to process the first background image and display the second background image.

  According to this game stand, it is possible to make the player take care not to make an operation mistake without giving a sense of incongruity due to switching of the background image.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can reduce operation mistakes of the player.

FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side). 3 is a front view of a symbol display window 113 and reels 110 to 112 provided in the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front. FIG. It is a circuit block diagram of a control part. It is the figure which expanded and showed the arrangement | sequence of the design given to each reel planarly. It is a figure which shows the kind of winning combination (including an operating combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination. FIG. 3 is a transition diagram of the gaming state of the slot machine 100. FIG. It is a figure which shows the lottery table of the winning combination in each game state. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. (A) is a flowchart of a main process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400, (b) is a flowchart of a command reception process of the first sub-control unit 400, and (c) is a flowchart of the first process. 5 is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process of the 1 sub-control unit 400. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the command input process (step S307) shown in FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a flow of internal winning command reception processing (step S403) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process at the time of the 1st stop command reception shown in FIG. 11 (step S407). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process at the time of the 2nd stop command reception shown in FIG. 11 (step S413). 12 is a flowchart showing a flow of third stop command reception processing (step S417) shown in FIG. (A) is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500, (b) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500, and (c) is 5 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500, and (d) is a flowchart of image control processing of the second sub-control unit 500. It is a figure which shows the aspect of the stop operation effect in the slot machine 100 of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the image data used for stop operation effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the switching timing from a 1st alerting | reporting aspect to a 2nd alerting | reporting aspect. It is a figure which shows an example of the switching timing from a 2nd alerting | reporting aspect to a 1st alerting | reporting aspect. It is a figure which shows a mode that the alerting | reporting aspect of the liquid crystal display device 157 is switched using the image data copied to VRAM536. It is a diagram showing a slot machine 100 provided with a lamp corresponding to each stop button for a stop operation effect. It is a figure which shows the light emission timing of the stop operation effect by the lamp shown in FIG.

  Hereinafter, a slot machine 100 according to an embodiment of a gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  First, the basic configuration of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side). FIG. 2 is a front view of the symbol display window 113 and the reels 110 to 112 provided in the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front.

  A slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 corresponds to an example of a game machine according to the present invention, and includes a main body 101 and a front door 102 that is attached to the front surface of the main body 101 and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 101. . Three reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface are housed inside the center of the main body 101 (not shown), and rotate inside the slot machine 100. It is configured to be able to. These reels 110 to 112 are rotationally driven by a driving device such as a stepping motor.

  In the present embodiment, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the reels 110 to 112 are configured by affixing the belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member. When viewed from the player, the symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are generally displayed three in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Specifically, referring to FIG. 2, the symbols displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 110 (position 1 shown in the figure) are displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 110 and the middle stage of the left reel 110 (position 2 shown in the figure). The symbol to be displayed is displayed in the middle stage of the left reel, the symbol displayed in the lower stage of the left reel 110 (position 3 in the figure), the symbol displayed in the lower stage of the left reel, and the upper stage of the middle reel 111 (position 4 in the figure). The symbol displayed on the middle reel upper symbol, the symbol displayed on the middle of the left reel 111 (position 5 in the figure) is the middle reel middle symbol, and the symbol displayed on the lower part of the middle reel 111 (position 6 in the figure). The symbol displayed on the lower stage of the middle reel, the upper stage of the right reel 112 (position 7 in the figure) is the upper stage of the right reel, and the picture displayed on the middle stage of the right reel 112 (position 8 in the figure) is the right reel. Middle design, bottom of right reel 112 (in the figure The symbol displayed at the position 9) is called the right reel lower symbol, and the symbols of the reels 110 to 112 are three in the vertical direction on the reels 110 to 112 through the symbol display window 113, for a total of nine symbols. Is displayed. Then, by rotating the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 110 to 112 functions as a display device that displays a combination of a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display device. In this embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 100. However, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

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

  The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp indicating the winning line 114 that is valid. The winning line is a line for determining whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination described in FIG. 5 described later is displayed. In this embodiment, the left reel middle symbol, the middle reel middle symbol, and the right Middle winning line L1 composed of middle reel design, left reel upper symbol, lower reel winning line L2 composed of middle reel middle symbol and right reel lower symbol, left reel lower symbol, middle reel middle symbol and right reel upper symbol 4 winning lines including an upward winning line L3, a left reel upper symbol, a middle reel upper symbol, and an upper reel upper symbol L4. A valid pay line (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “valid line”) is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment is a three-wager dedicated machine, and any winning line is not effective when the number of inserted medals is less than three, and all winning lines L1 when three medals are bet. ~ L4 becomes effective. When the winning line becomes valid, the game can be started by operating the start lever 135. The number of winning lines is not limited to 4 lines. For example, three middle winning lines L1, right falling winning lines L2, and right rising winning lines L3 may be set as valid winning lines, or the number of winning lines corresponding to the number of bets is set as effective winning lines. May be.

  For example, the notification lamp 123 indicates that a specific winning combination (specifically, a special combination 1 and a special combination 2) is won internally in an internal lottery described later, or is in a special gaming state described later. It is a lamp to inform the person. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The replay lamp 122 indicates that the current game can be replayed when a replaying role 1 to a replaying role 4 that is one of the winning roles in the previous game is won (no medal insertion is required). This is a lamp that informs the player. The reel panel lamp 128 is an effect lamp.

  The bet buttons 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 100. In the present embodiment, each time the bet button 130 is pressed, one sheet is inserted. When the bet button 131 is pressed, two sheets are inserted. When the bet button 132 is pressed, three sheets are inserted. ing. Hereinafter, the bet button 132 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. The game medal insertion lamp 129 lights up the number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a prescribed number of medals are inserted, the game start is informed that the game can be started. The lamp 121 is turned on.

  The medal slot 141 is an slot for a player to insert a medal when starting a game. That is, the medal can be inserted electronically by the bet buttons 130 to 132, or an actual medal can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 141. is there.

  The stored number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals stored electronically in the slot machine 100. The game information display 126 is a display for displaying various types of internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during a bonus game) as numerical values. The payout number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination. The stored number display 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127 are 7-segment (SEG) displays.

  The start lever 135 is a lever type switch for starting the rotation of the reels 110 to 112. That is, when a desired medal number is inserted into the medal insertion slot 141 or when the bet buttons 130 to 132 are operated and the start lever 135 is operated, the reels 110 to 112 start to rotate. The operation on the start lever 135 is referred to as a game start operation.

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139 including a left stop button 137, a middle stop button 138, and a right stop button 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 correspond to an example of the stop operation means of the present invention, and are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by the operation of the start lever 135. The reels 110 to 112 are associated with each other. More specifically, the left reel 110 can be stopped by operating the left stop button 137, the middle reel 111 can be stopped by operating the middle stop button 138, and the right stop button 139 can be The right reel 112 can be stopped by operating. Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. In addition, reels that are stopped in response to these stop operations are sequentially referred to as a first stop reel, a second stop reel, and a third stop reel. Further, the order of stopping the stop buttons 137 to 139 in order to stop all the rotating reels 110 to 112 is called a stop operation order or a pressing order. Further, the stop operation sequence in which the first stop operation is the stop operation of the left reel 110 is called “forward press stop operation sequence” or simply “forward press”, and the first stop operation is the stop operation of the right reel 112. Is called “reverse pressing stop operation sequence” or simply “reverse pressing”. Note that a light emitter may be provided inside each stop button 137 to 139, and when the stop button 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitter may be turned on to notify the player.

  The medal return button 133 is a button that is pressed to remove a medal when the inserted medal is jammed. The payment button 134 is a button for adjusting the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and the bet medals and discharging them from the medal payout exit 155. The door key hole 140 is a hole into which a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 is inserted.

  Below the stop button unit 136 is provided a title panel 162 for displaying the model name and pasting various types of certificate. At the lower part of the title panel 162, a medal payout opening 155 and a medal tray 161 are provided.

  The sound hole 145 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right portions of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for exciting games. An effect device 160 is disposed above the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided above the effect device 160. The effect device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 including two right shutters 163a and a left shutter 163b that can be opened and closed in a horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 157 (effect image) disposed on the back side of the shutter 163. And a display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 appears on the front side (player side) of the slot machine 100 when the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened horizontally outward in front of the liquid crystal display device 157. It has become. In addition, the display device is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, but may be any display device that can display various effect images and various game information. , A reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decorative object (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen may be hidden by the decorative object, so that the display screen looks irregular. In the present embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may be a curved surface. The liquid crystal display device 157 corresponds to an example of display means of the present invention.

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

  The control unit of the slot machine 100 can be broadly divided into main effects according to a main control unit 300 that controls the progress of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. And a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of a lottery unit of the present invention, and corresponds to an example of a stop control unit. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used in the internal lottery of a winning combination, and reel symbols. ROM 306 storing an array, RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time, frequency, etc., WDT (Watchdog timer) 314 is mounted. Note that other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 315b as a system clock. Further, when the power is turned on, the CPU 304 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312. The counter timer 312 sets the interrupt time based on the received frequency division data. An interrupt request is transmitted to the CPU 304 at every interrupt time. In response to this interrupt request, the CPU 304 monitors each sensor and transmits a drive pulse. For example, when the clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 315b is set to 8 MHz, the frequency division value of the counter timer 312 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 306 is set to 47, the interrupt reference time is 256 × 47 ÷ 8 MHz. = 1.504 ms.

  The main control unit 300 includes a random number generation circuit 316 that is used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in a range of 0 to 65535 based on a clock signal input from the crystal oscillator 315a, and an activation signal when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 includes a start signal output circuit 338 that outputs a (reset signal), and when the start signal is input from the start signal output circuit 338, the CPU 304 starts game control (main control unit main processing described later). Start).

  Further, the main control unit 300 includes a sensor circuit 320, and the CPU 304 inserts various sensors 318 (a bet button 130 sensor, a bet button 131 sensor, a bet button 132 sensor, and a medal insertion slot 141 every interruption time). Medal medal acceptance sensor, start lever 135 sensor, stop button 137 sensor, stop button 138 sensor, stop button 139 sensor, settlement button 134 sensor, medal medal payout sensor paid out from medal payout device 180, index sensor for reel 110, The index sensor of the reel 111, the index sensor of the reel 112, etc.) are monitored.

  When the sensor circuit 320 detects the H level of the start lever sensor, a signal indicating this detection is output to the random number generation circuit 316. Receiving this signal, the random number generation circuit 316 latches the value at that timing and stores it in a register that stores the random value used for the lottery.

  Two medal acceptance sensors are installed in the internal passage of the medal insertion slot 141 and detect whether or not a medal has passed. Two start lever 135 sensors are installed inside the start lever 135 and detect a start operation by the player. The stop button 137 sensor, the stop button 138 sensor, and the stop button 139 are installed in each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and detect the operation of the stop button by the player.

  The bet button 130 sensor, the bet button 131 sensor, and the bet button 132 sensor are installed in each of the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132, and the medals stored electronically in the RAM 308 are inserted as inserted medals into the game. Detecting the input operation when The settlement button 134 sensor is provided on the settlement button 134. When the settlement button 134 is pressed once, the medals stored electronically are settled. The medal payout sensor is a sensor for detecting a medal paid out by the medal payout device 180. Each of the above sensors may be a non-contact type sensor or a contact type sensor.

  The index sensor of the reel 110, the index sensor of the reel 111, and the index sensor of the reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions on the mounting bases of the reels 110 to 112, and each time a light shielding piece provided on the reel frame passes. Becomes L level. Rotational position information indicating how much the reel is rotating from the reference position from once to the L level is calculated based on the value obtained by counting the clock signals output from the crystal oscillator 315b. Is done. When the CPU 304 detects the L level signal, the CPU 304 determines that the reel has made one rotation and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero. This rotational position information is stored in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300.

  The main control unit 300 is provided in a drive circuit 322 for driving a stepping motor provided in the reel devices 110 to 112, a drive circuit 324 for driving a solenoid provided in a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, and a medal payout device 180. A driving circuit 326 for driving the motor, various lamps 339 (a winning line display lamp 120, a notification lamp 123, a game medal insertion possible lamp 124, a re-game lamp 122, a game medal insertion lamp 129, a game start lamp 121, and a stored number display. A driving circuit 328 for driving the device 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127).

  In addition, an information output circuit 334 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is slotted into an information input circuit 652 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 334. The game information (for example, game state) of the machine 100 is output.

  Further, the main control unit 300 includes a voltage monitoring circuit 330 that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power management unit (not shown) to the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 330 is a voltage of the power source. When the value is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased is output to the basic circuit 302.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub control unit 400 and enables communication with the first sub control unit 400. Note that information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 is configured to be able to transmit signals such as commands to the first sub control unit 400. However, the first sub-control unit 400 is configured not to transmit a signal such as a command to the main control unit 300.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The first sub-control unit 400 corresponds to an example of the notification control unit of the present invention, and corresponds to an example of the determination unit of the present invention. The first sub control unit 400 receives the control command transmitted from the main control unit 300 via the input interface. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 based on the control command. The basic circuit 402 stores data temporarily with the CPU 404. RAM 408, I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time and number of times are mounted. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. The ROM 406 stores a control program and data for controlling the entire first sub-control unit 400, a backlight lighting pattern, data for controlling various displays, and the like.

  The CPU 404 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 406 to the counter timer 412 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 412 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency dividing data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 404 at each interrupt time. The CPU 404 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a sound source IC 418, and the sound source IC 418 is provided with speakers 272 and 277 via an output interface. The sound source IC 418 controls sound output from the amplifiers and speakers 272 and 277 in accordance with a command from the CPU 404. The sound source IC 418 is connected to an S-ROM (sound ROM) in which audio data is stored. The audio data acquired from the ROM is amplified by an amplifier and output from the speakers 272 and 277. The speakers 272 and 277 correspond to an example of notification means of the present invention.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 422, and various lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel 162 lamp, etc.) are provided to the drive circuit 422 via an input / output interface. It is connected. The various lamps 420 correspond to an example of notification means of the present invention.

  In addition, the CPU 404 transmits and receives signals to the second sub control unit 500 via the output interface. Second sub-control unit 500 performs various controls of effect device 160 including display control of effect image display device 157. Note that the second sub-control unit 500 is, for example, a control unit that controls display of the liquid crystal display device 157 and a control unit that controls various drive devices for presentation (for example, a control unit that controls motor driving of the shutter 163). For example, it may be configured by a plurality of control units. The second sub-control unit 500 corresponds to an example of display control means of the present invention.

  The second sub-control unit 500 includes a basic circuit 502 that receives the control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface and controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer for measuring time and frequency 512. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock. The ROM 506 stores a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub-control unit 500, data for image display, and the like.

  The CPU 504 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 506 to the counter timer 512 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 512 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 404 at each interrupt time. The CPU 504 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  The second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a drive circuit 530 that drives a motor of the shutter 163, and the drive circuit 530 is provided with a shutter 163 via an output interface. The drive circuit 530 outputs a drive signal to a stepping motor (not shown) provided in the shutter 163 in response to a command from the CPU 504.

  The second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a sensor circuit 532, and a shutter sensor 538 is connected to the sensor circuit 532 via an input interface. The CPU 504 monitors the state of the shutter sensor 538 every interruption time.

  The second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a VDP 534 (video display processor), and a ROM 506 and a VRAM 536 are connected to the VDP 534 via a bus. The VDP 534 reads out image data and the like stored in the ROM 506 based on a signal from the CPU 504, generates a display image using the work area of the VRAM 536, and displays the image on the effect image display device 157.

<Pattern arrangement>
Next, the symbol arrangement applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram in which the arrangement of symbols applied to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) is developed in a plane.

  In each reel 110 to 112, a plurality of types (10 types in this embodiment) of symbols shown on the right side of the figure are arranged in a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in this embodiment). Also, numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of symbols on the reels 110 to 112. For example, in the present embodiment, “watermelon design” is assigned to the number 1 frame of the left reel 110, “bell design” is assigned to the number 0 frame of the middle reel 111, and “seven 1” is assigned to the number 2 frame of the right reel 112. The “design” is arranged.

<Type of winning prize>
Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure shows the types of winning combinations (including actuating combinations), symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination.

  The winning combination of the slot machine 100 includes a special combination (special combination 1 and special combination 2) and a general combination (replay combination 1 to replay combination 7 and small combination 1 to small combination 8). Needless to say, the type of winning combination is not limited to this and can be arbitrarily adopted.

  Among the winning combinations in this embodiment, the special combination 1 and the special combination 2 are combinations that shift to a special gaming state in which a predetermined profit is given to the player. In addition, the re-playing role 1 to the re-playing role 7 are roles that enable re-playing without newly inserting medals. These winning combinations may be referred to as “acting combinations”. In addition, “winning” in the present embodiment includes a case where a symbol combination of an operating combination that does not accompany a medal payout (and does not accompany a medal payout) is displayed on the active line. A special combination 2 and a prize for replaying combination 1 to replaying combination 7 are included.

  The special combination 1 and the special combination 2 are combinations (operating combinations) that shift to a special gaming state by winning. However, medals will not be paid out for winning this role. In the corresponding symbol combination, special role 1 is “Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1 (BB)” or “Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2 (BB)”, and special role 2 is “BAR-BAR-BAR”. (RB) ".

  When the special combination 1 and special combination 2 are won internally, a special combination internal winning flag corresponding to the internal winning combination is set to ON (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). When this flag is set to ON, the main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special combination internal winning state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT3). This flag is kept on until winning the internal winning combination, and it becomes easy to win the internal winning combination in subsequent games. In other words, even if the special role is won internally, even if the special role is not won, the special game will be won internally in the next game and the symbol combination corresponding to the special role (for example, special role 1 was won internally). In this case, the symbol combination of “Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1 (BB)” or “Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2 (BB)” is ready to win.

  The main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special gaming state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT4) based on the display of the symbol combinations corresponding to the special combination 1 and the special combination 2. When the main control unit 300 shifts to the special game state based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special role 1 or the symbol combination corresponding to the special role 2, the main control unit 300 receives a predetermined number of payouts in the special game state. When completed, the gaming state is shifted to a re-gaming low probability state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT0). The special game state and the replay low probability state will be described later.

  “The re-playing role (re-playing role 1 to re-playing role 7) is a winning combination (operating role) that can play a game without inserting a medal (game medium) in the next game by winning a prize. Note that the corresponding symbol combinations are “replay-replay-replay (ordinary replay)” for replaying player 1, “replay-replay-bell (preparation replay)” for replaying player 2, and replaying. The game player 3 is “replay-replay-cherry (promotion replay)”, the re-game player 4 is “bell-cherry-bell (punk play)”, and the re-game player 5 is “bell-replay-replay (control replay 1)”. The re-playing role 6 is “Bell-Replay-Bell (Control Replay 2)”, and the re-playing role 7 is “Bell-Replay-Cherry (Control Replay 3)”. Note that the main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the re-gaming high probability preparation state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT1) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game player 2. . Further, based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying combination 3, the gaming state is shifted to a replaying high probability state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT2). Further, based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying role 4, the gaming state is shifted to the replaying low probability state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT0). These replay high probability ready state, replay high probability state, and replay low probability state will be described later.

  The re-game player may be any player who can play the next game without the player inserting medals. Therefore, for example, when a re-game is won, a medal may be automatically inserted in the next game (the medal insertion number is reset in a medal insertion number storage area described later), or a re-game is won. It is also possible to use a medal that has been thrown into the next game as it is in the next game.

  “Small (1 to 8)” (hereinafter, “Small 1”, “Small 2”, “Small 3”, “Small 4”, “Small 5”, “Small” “6”, “Small 7”, and “Small 8” may be a winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning. Corresponding symbol combinations are: “Cherry-ANY-ANY (cherry)” for small role 1, “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon (watermelon)” for small role 2, and “ANY-Bell-ANY (bell)” for small role 3. The small role 4 is “Seven 1-Cherry Bell (Control Bell 1)”, the small role 5 is “Seven 2-Cherry Bell” (Control Bell 2), and the small role 6 is “BAR-Cherry Bell” (Control Bell). 3) ", the small role 7 is" Seven 1-watermelon bell (control bell 4) ", and the small role 8 is" Seven 2-watermelon bell (control bell 5) ". The corresponding payout number is as shown in FIG. In the case of “cherry-ANY-ANY”, the left reel middle stage design of the left reel 110 may be “cherry”, and the design of the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112 may be any design. Further, the five roles from the small role 4 to the small role 8 are roles for associating the display position of the small role 3 with the stop operation and are not actually won. When the first sub-control unit 400 receives an internal winning command indicating that the special combination 1, special combination 2, small combination 1 and small combination 2 have been internally won, a lottery of AT games described later is executed (FIG. Step S503 shown in FIG. 12).

<Type of gaming state>
Next, the type and transition of the gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described. FIG. 6 is a transition diagram of the gaming state of the slot machine 100.

  The slot machine 100 is roughly divided into a replay low probability state (RT0), a replay high probability preparation state (RT1), a replay high probability state (RT2), a special role internal winning state (RT3), and a special game state (RT4). There are a total of five gaming states, and these gaming states are controlled by the main control unit 300. FIG. 6A shows these five gaming states. FIG. 6B shows the transition conditions for each gaming state, and FIG. 6A shows the symbols corresponding to the transition conditions shown in FIG. 6B on the arrows connecting the gaming states. Has been. When the transition condition corresponding to the symbol described in each arrow is established, the gaming state transitions in the direction of the arrow. Conditions for this game state transition include, for example, winning a predetermined combination, winning a predetermined combination internally, stopping a specific symbol combination on a specific winning line, and paying out a predetermined number of pieces. There are things to be done.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a lottery table for winning combinations in each gaming state. The horizontal axis represents each gaming state, and the vertical axis represents the lottery value for each winning combination. The internal winning probability of the winning combination in each gaming state described below is a random value obtained from the lottery data prepared in the ROM 306 corresponding to the range of the lottery data associated with each winning combination at the time of the internal lottery. Is obtained by dividing by numerical data in the range of (for example, 65535). For example, in RT4 (special gaming state), the lottery value of the small combination 2 is 512, and the winning probability of the small combination 2 is 512/65536 * 100≈8%. The lottery data is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each combination and lose is associated with each numerical range. It is determined whether the random number value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery is a value corresponding to the lottery data corresponding to which combination, and the internal lottery combination is determined. This lottery data is provided with settings 1 to 6 in which the winning probabilities of at least one combination are different, and a game shop clerk can arbitrarily select and set any set value.

  Hereinafter, the gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7 as appropriate.

<Replay low probability state (RT0)>
The replay low probability state is a game state in which the internal winning probability of replay is the lowest (unfavorable for the player) among other game states (for example, game states other than the special game state), and is referred to as a normal game state There is also. In the replay low probability state, a winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT0” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

  In the replay low probability state, the winning combination that is won internally includes special role 1, special role 2, replay role 1, replay role 1-2-5, replay role 1-2-6, replay role 1- 2-7, re-playing role 1-2-5-6, re-playing role 1-2-5-7, re-playing role 1-2-6-7, small role 1, small role 2, small role 3-4 Small role 3-5, small role 3-6, small role 3-7, small role 3-8. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed. In addition, the fact that the winning combination has not been won may be expressed as “winning”.

  Here, “re-playing combination 1-2-5” indicates that re-playing combination 1, re-playing combination 2 and re-playing combination 5 are won simultaneously. Similarly, “re-game player 1-2-6” means that re-game player 1, re-game player 2, and re-game player 6 were won at the same time, and “re-game player 1-2-7” It means that the game player 1, the re-game player 2, and the re-game player 7 are won at the same time, and “the re-game player 1-2-5-6” is the re-game player 1, the re-game player 2, the re-game player 5 , And re-playing role 6 are won simultaneously, and “re-playing role 1-2-5-7” means that re-playing role 1, re-playing role 2, re-playing role 5 and re-playing role 7 are simultaneously “Re-playing role 1-2-6-7” indicates that the re-playing role 1, the re-playing role 2, the re-playing role 6 and the re-playing role 7 are won simultaneously. In these cases, it is determined which symbol combination corresponding to which combination is displayed according to the stop operation order of the player (see the remarks column in FIG. 7). In the present embodiment, when “re-game player 1-2-5” is internally elected and the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop operation of the left reel 110, the stop operation of the middle reel 111, and the stop operation of the right reel 112. The symbol combination (preparation replay) corresponding to the re-game player 2 is displayed on the screen, and the symbol combination (normal replay) corresponding to the re-game player 1 is displayed otherwise. Further, when the “re-game player 1-2-6” is elected internally and the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop operation of the left reel 110, the stop operation of the right reel 112, and the stop operation of the middle reel 111, the replay The symbol combination (preparation replay) corresponding to the combination 2 is displayed, and the symbol combination (normal replay) corresponding to the replaying combination 1 is displayed otherwise. Further, when the “re-game player 1-2-7” is elected internally and the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop operation of the middle reel 111, the stop operation of the left reel 110, and the stop operation of the right reel 112, the replay The symbol combination (preparation replay) corresponding to the combination 2 is displayed, and the symbol combination (normal replay) corresponding to the replaying combination 1 is displayed otherwise. In addition, when “re-game player 1-2-5-6” is elected internally and the stop operation is performed in the order of stop operation of the middle reel 111, stop operation of the right reel 112, and stop operation of the left reel 110. The symbol combination (preparation replay) corresponding to the re-game player 2 is displayed, and in other cases, the symbol combination (normal replay) corresponding to the re-game player 1 is displayed. In addition, when “re-game player 1-2-5-7” is elected internally and the stop operation is performed in the order of stop operation of the right reel 112, stop operation of the left reel 110, and stop operation of the middle reel 111. The symbol combination (preparation replay) corresponding to the re-game player 2 is displayed, and in other cases, the symbol combination (normal replay) corresponding to the re-game player 1 is displayed. Further, when the “re-game player 1-2-6-7” wins internally and the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop operation of the right reel 112, the stop operation of the middle reel 111, and the stop operation of the left reel 110. The symbol combination (preparation replay) corresponding to the re-game player 2 is displayed, and in other cases, the symbol combination (normal replay) corresponding to the re-game player 1 is displayed. These are “replaying role 1-2-5”, “replaying role 1-2-6”, “replaying role 1-2-7”, “replaying role 1-2-5-6”, “ Like the re-playing role 1-2-5-7 and the re-playing role 1-2-6-7, the re-playing role in which the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is determined by the pressing order is indicated as “repressing replay” May be called.

  Here, “small role 3-4” indicates that small role 3 and small role 4 are won simultaneously. Similarly, “small role 3-5” indicates that small role 3 and small role 5 are simultaneously elected, and similarly, “small role 3-6” indicates that small role 3 and small role 6 are simultaneously elected. Similarly, “small role 3-7” indicates that small role 3 and small role 7 were simultaneously elected, and similarly, “small role 3-8” was simultaneously elected by small role 3 and small role 8 Refers to that. When these winning combinations are won internally, a symbol combination corresponding to the small combination 3 is displayed. More specifically, a bell symbol is placed on either the middle stage (see position 5 shown in FIG. 2) or the upper stage (see position 4 shown in FIG. 2) on the winning line of the middle reel 111. Is displayed. At this time, the position of the bell symbol displayed on the middle reel 111 is determined according to the stop operation order of the player (see the remarks column in FIG. 7). In the present embodiment, when the “small role 3-4” wins internally and the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop operation of the left reel 110, the stop operation of the middle reel 111, and the stop operation of the right reel 112, the middle reel A bell symbol is displayed in the middle row of 111, and in other cases, a bell symbol is displayed in the upper row of the middle reel 111. Further, when the “small role 3-5” wins internally and the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop operation of the left reel 110, the stop operation of the right reel 112, and the stop operation of the middle reel 111, the middle stage of the middle reel 111 A bell symbol is displayed on the other side, and in other cases, a bell symbol is displayed on the upper stage of the middle reel 111. Further, when the “small role 3-6” is elected internally and the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop operation of the middle reel 111, the stop operation of the left reel 110, and the stop operation of the right reel 112, or the middle reel 111 When a stop operation is performed in the order of stop operation, stop operation of the right reel 112, and stop operation of the left reel 110, a bell symbol is displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 111, and in the other cases, the upper stage of the middle reel 111 is displayed. A bell symbol is displayed on the screen. Further, when the “small role 3-7” wins internally, and the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop operation of the right reel 112, the stop operation of the left reel 110, and the stop operation of the middle reel 111, the middle stage of the middle reel 111 A bell symbol is displayed on the other side, and in other cases, a bell symbol is displayed on the upper stage of the middle reel 111. Further, when the “small role 3-8” wins internally, and the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop operation of the right reel 112, the stop operation of the middle reel 111, and the stop operation of the left reel 110, the middle stage of the middle reel 111 A bell symbol is displayed on the other side, and in other cases, a bell symbol is displayed on the upper stage of the middle reel 111. These “Minor role 3-4”, “Minor role 3-5”, “Minor role 3-6”, “Minor role 3-7”, and “Minor role 3-8” will be elected to the winning role. A small combination whose corresponding symbol combination is determined by the pressing order may be referred to as a “pressing order small combination”.

  FIG. 6 shows that when the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying player 2 is displayed (winning) in the replay low probability state (RT0), the replay high probability preparation state (RT1) described later is entered. Has been. Further, it is shown that when the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is won internally, the state shifts to a special combination internal winning state (RT3) described later. Furthermore, when a symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is displayed (winning), it is shown that the state shifts to a special gaming state (RT4) described later.

<Replay high probability ready state (RT1)>
The re-game high probability ready state is a game state in which the internal winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than that in the low re-game probability state. In addition, the game state is more easily shifted to a replay high probability state to be described later than the replay low probability state. In the replay high probability preparation state, a winning combination to be internally won is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column of “RT1” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

  In the replay high probability state, the winning combination that is won internally is Special Role 1, Special Role 2, Replay Role 1, Replay Role 3-4-5, Replay Role 3-4-6, Replay Role 3- 4-7, replay role 3-4-5-6, replay role 3-4-5-7, replay role 3-4-6-7, small role 1, small role 2, small role 3-4 Small role 3-5, small role 3-6, small role 3-7, small role 3-8. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  Here, “re-playing combination 3-4-5” indicates that re-playing combination 3, re-playing combination 4 and re-playing combination 5 are won simultaneously. Similarly, “re-playing role 3-4-6” indicates that re-playing role 3, re-playing role 4 and re-playing role 6 were simultaneously elected, and “re-playing role 3-4-7” It indicates that the game player 3, the re-game player 4 and the re-game player 7 are won at the same time, and “the re-game player 3-4-5-6” is the re-game player 3, the re-game player 4 and the re-game player 5 , And the re-playing role 6 are elected at the same time, and the “re-playing role 3-4-5-7” means that the re-playing role 3, the re-playing role 4, the re-playing role 5 and the re-playing role 7 are simultaneously “Re-playing role 3-4-6-7” indicates that the re-playing role 3, the re-playing role 4, the re-playing role 6 and the re-playing role 7 are won simultaneously. In these cases, it is determined which symbol combination corresponding to which combination is displayed according to the stop operation order of the player (see the remarks column in FIG. 7). In this embodiment, when “re-game player 3-4-5” wins internally and the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop operation of the left reel 110, the stop operation of the middle reel 111, and the stop operation of the right reel 112. The symbol combination (promotion replay) corresponding to the replaying role 3 is displayed on the display, and the symbol combination (punk play) corresponding to the replaying role 4 is displayed otherwise. In addition, when the “re-game player 3-4-6” wins internally and the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop operation of the left reel 110, the stop operation of the right reel 112, and the stop operation of the middle reel 111, the replay The symbol combination (promotion replay) corresponding to the combination 3 is displayed. In other cases, the symbol combination (puncture play) corresponding to the replaying combination 4 is displayed. In addition, when the “re-game player 3-4-7” is elected internally and the stop operation is performed in the order of stop operation of the middle reel 111, stop operation of the left reel 110, and stop operation of the right reel 112, replay The symbol combination (promotion replay) corresponding to the combination 3 is displayed. In other cases, the symbol combination (puncture play) corresponding to the replaying combination 4 is displayed. Further, when the “re-game player 3-4-5-6” is elected internally and the stop operation is performed in the order of stop operation of the middle reel 111, stop operation of the right reel 112, and stop operation of the left reel 110. The symbol combination (promotion replay) corresponding to the replaying role 3 is displayed, and the symbol combination (punk play) corresponding to the replaying role 4 is displayed otherwise. Further, when the “re-game player 3-4-5-7” is elected internally and the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop operation of the right reel 112, the stop operation of the left reel 110, and the stop operation of the middle reel 111. The symbol combination (promotion replay) corresponding to the replaying role 3 is displayed, and the symbol combination (punk play) corresponding to the replaying role 4 is displayed otherwise. Further, when the “re-game player 3-4-6-7” is elected internally and the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop operation of the right reel 112, the stop operation of the middle reel 111, and the stop operation of the left reel 110. The symbol combination (promotion replay) corresponding to the replaying role 3 is displayed, and the symbol combination (punk play) corresponding to the replaying role 4 is displayed otherwise.

  These are “re-playing role 3-4-5”, “re-playing role 3-4-6”, “re-playing role 3-4-7”, “re-playing role 3-4-5-6”, “ Like the “re-playing role 3-4-5-7” and “re-playing role 3-4-6-7”, the re-playing role in which the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is determined by the pressing order is set to “push order”. Sometimes called “replay”.

  FIG. 6 shows that when the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying role 3 is displayed in the replaying high probability ready state (RT1), the state shifts to the replaying high probability state (RT2) described later. When the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying role 4 is displayed, it is indicated that the replaying low probability state (RT0) described above is entered. In addition, in the same figure, it is shown that if special winning 1 or special winning 2 is won internally, it will shift to a special winning internal winning state (RT3), which will be described later, and a symbol corresponding to special winning 1 or special winning 2 When the combination is displayed (winning), it is shown that the state shifts to a special gaming state (RT4) described later.

<Replay high probability state (RT2)>
The re-game high probability state is a game state in which the internal winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than the re-game low probability state or the re-game high probability ready state. In the replay high probability state, the winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT2” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG. In the replay high probability state, the winning combination that is won internally includes special role 1, special role 2, replay role 1, small role 1, small role 2, small role 3-4, small role 3-5, small role 3 -6, small role 3-7, small role 3-8. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  FIG. 6 shows that when the small role 3 (bell) is displayed on the upper winning line L4 in the replay high probability state (RT2), the state shifts to the above-mentioned replay high probability preparation state (RT1). ing. Further, it is shown that when the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is won internally, the state shifts to a special combination internal winning state (RT3) described later. Furthermore, when a symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is displayed (winning), it is shown that the state shifts to a special gaming state (RT4) described later.

<Special role internal winning state (RT3)>
The special combination internal winning state is a state in which the special combination internal winning flag is set to ON, and corresponds to either the special combination 1 or the special combination 2 when the player performs a stop operation at a predetermined timing. This is a gaming state in which symbol combinations can be displayed. In the special combination internal winning state, the winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT3” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG. The winning combination for internal winning in the special role internal winning state includes re-playing role 1, small role 1, small role 2, small role 3-4, small role 3-5, small role 3-6, small role 3-7 There is a small role 3-8. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  Further, FIG. 6 shows that when a symbol combination corresponding to special role 1 or special role 2 is displayed in the special role internal winning state (RT3), the state shifts to a special game state (RT4) described later. Has been.

<Special gaming state (RT4)>
The special game state (RT4) is a game state that is more advantageous than the replay low probability state (RT0). In the special game state, the winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT4” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG. In the special game state, there are a small combination 1, a small combination 2, and a small combination 3 as winning combinations that are won internally. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  As is apparent from the lottery values shown in FIG. 7, RT4 has a higher expected value of the number of game media to be paid out than RT0. For this reason, the special gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the re-gaming low probability state.

  FIG. 6 shows that, in the special game state, when the specified number is paid out, the re-game low probability state (RT0) is entered. Specifically, in the case of shifting to the special gaming state based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1, when the payout of 360 or more medals is completed, the re-gaming low probability state (RT0) is entered. Transition. In addition, when the game is shifted to the special game state based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 2, the game shifts to the re-gaming low probability state (RT0) when the payout of 120 or more medals is completed.

  In this embodiment, the special game state ends when a specified number of payouts are executed. For example, the special game state ends when a predetermined combination (for example, a single bonus) is won, or a predetermined number of times ( For example, the game may be ended when there are 8 winnings or when a predetermined number of games (for example, 6 times) are played.

<AT gaming state>
The main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 of this embodiment controls five gaming states (RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4). In the first sub-control unit 400, when the gaming state is a gaming state other than the special gaming state (RT4), there may be a case where a stop operation effect for informing information related to the internal winning combination is executed. Hereinafter, the state where the stop operation effect is executed is referred to as an AT (assist time) gaming state. Here, the details of this AT gaming state will be described.

  In the AT gaming state, when the winning combination is won internally, an effect of notifying the operation timing or the pressing order of the stop operation means is executed so as to bring a result advantageous to the player. Specifically, when the winning combination of items 4 to 9 of the item “number” shown in FIG. 7 is internally won, the push order for winning the re-playing combination 2 is notified, and “numbers” 10 to 15 are notified. When the winning combination is won internally, the push order for winning the re-playing role 3 is informed, and when the “number” winning combination from 18 to 22 is won internally, the middle stage of the middle reel 111 (see FIG. 2). The order of pressing for displaying the bell symbol is notified to (see position 5).

  Roles 4 through 9 of the item “number” shown in FIG. 7 are internal winning combinations in the replay low probability state (RT0). When these winning combinations are won internally, the winning combination is either the replaying role 1 (normal replay) or the replaying role 2 (preparation replay). Although these combinations are common in that replays are given, the replay combination 2 is different in that the replay combination 2 shifts to a replay high probability ready state (RT1) that is a more advantageous game state for the player. . In other words, it is more advantageous for the player to win the re-game player 2 than to win the re-game player 1. For this reason, in the AT gaming state, when the winning combination of items 4 to 9 of the item “number” shown in FIG. 7 is internally won, the stop operation order for aligning the symbols corresponding to the re-playing combination 2 (of the present invention) An effect that notifies an example of the second operation condition) is executed. Here, the roles from 4 to 9 of the item “number” shown in FIG. 7 correspond to an example of a specific lottery result in the present invention, and the operation conditions described in the first and second lines of the remarks column are as follows. The combination corresponds to an example of a combination of the second operation condition and the first operation condition corresponding to these lottery results.

  Roles from 10 to 15 of the item “number” shown in FIG. 7 are internal winning combinations in the replay high probability ready state (RT1). When these winning combinations are won internally, the winning combination is either the replaying role 3 (promotion replay) or the replaying role 4 (punk play). These roles are common in that replay is given. However, while the replaying role 3 is a role that shifts to the replaying high probability state (RT2), which is a more advantageous gaming state for the player, the replaying role 4 is a gaming state that is disadvantageous for the player. It is a role to shift to the replay low probability state (RT0). In other words, it is more advantageous for the player to win the replaying role 3 than to win the replaying role 4. For this reason, in the AT gaming state, when an internal winning combination of items “number” 10 to 15 shown in FIG. 7 is won internally, a stop operation sequence for aligning symbols corresponding to the re-game player 3 (in accordance with the present invention) An effect that notifies an example of the second operation condition) is executed. Here, the combination of items “number” from 10 to 15 shown in FIG. 7 corresponds to an example of a specific lottery result in the present invention, and the operation conditions described in the first and second lines of the remarks column. The combination corresponds to an example of a combination of the second operation condition and the first operation condition corresponding to these lottery results.

  Roles 18 to 22 of the item “number” shown in FIG. 7 are internal winning combinations in game states other than the special game state (RT4). When these winning combinations are won internally, the bell symbol is displayed on either the middle stage (see position 5 shown in FIG. 2) or the upper stage (see position 4 shown in FIG. 2). When the bell symbol is displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 111, the winning combination 3 is won in each of the middle stage winning line L1, the right-down winning line L2, and the right-up winning line L3. That is, three small roles 3 are won simultaneously, and a total of 12 medals are paid out. On the other hand, when the bell symbol is displayed on the upper stage of the middle reel 111, only the upper prize line L4 wins the small role 3, and only four medals are paid out. That is, it is more advantageous for the player to display the bell symbol on the middle stage than to display the bell symbol on the upper stage of the middle reel 111. Further, when a bell symbol is displayed on the upper stage of the middle reel 111 when the gaming state is in the re-gaming high probability state (RT2), the gaming state shifts to the re-gaming high probability preparation state (RT1), so that the player It will have an adverse result. Therefore, in the AT gaming state, when an internal winning combination of items “number” 18 to 22 shown in FIG. 7 is internally won, a stop operation sequence for displaying a bell symbol on the middle stage of the middle reel 111 (the present invention). The effect of notifying the second operation condition) is executed. Here, the items 18 to 22 of the item “number” shown in FIG. 7 correspond to an example of a specific lottery result in the present invention, and the operation conditions described in the first and second lines of the remarks column are as follows. The combination corresponds to an example of a combination of the second operation condition and the first operation condition corresponding to these lottery results.

  In the slot machine 100 of this embodiment, when the number of AT games provided in the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400 is 1 or more in a game state other than the special game state (RT4), the first sub-control unit main process In (see FIG. 10A), an effect of entering the AT gaming state is executed. As for the number of AT games, when a special combination 1, special combination 2, small combination 1 and small combination 2 are won internally, a predetermined number is added by lottery. Note that the AT gaming state may be started and ended according to a predetermined condition regardless of the number of AT games.

<Main control unit main processing>
Next, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit.

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input resets by a reset interrupt and executes the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG. 8 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

  When the power is turned on, first, various initial settings are made in step S101. In this initial setting, setting of a stack initial value to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of interrupt prohibition, initial setting of the I / O 310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, operation permission to the WDT 314, and initial setting Set the value.

  In step S103, medal insertion / start operation acceptance processing is executed. Here, it is checked whether or not a medal has been inserted, and the winning line display lamp 120 is turned on in response to the insertion of the medal. Note that when a re-win is won in the previous game, a process of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed, so that it is not necessary for the player to insert medals. Further, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated. If there is an operation of the start lever 135, the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, the number of inserted medals is determined and an effective winning line is determined.

  In step S107, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 316 is acquired.

  In step S109, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current gaming state, and an internal lottery is performed using this and the random value acquired in step S107. As a result of the internal lottery, when any winning combination (including an operating combination) is won internally, the flag of the winning combination is turned ON.

  In step S111, reel stop data is selected based on the internal lottery result.

  In step S113, rotation of all reels 110 to 112 is started.

  In step S115, the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be received. When any one of the stop buttons is pressed, the reel stop control in which one of the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the pressed stop button is selected in step S111. Stop based on data. At this time, preparation for transmission of stop commands (first stop command, second stop command, and third stop command) corresponding to each of the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop is performed. When all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S117.

  In step S117, a winning determination is performed. Here, it is determined that the winning combination is won when a pattern combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line 114. For example, if “ANY-Bell-ANY” is aligned on the activated winning line, it is determined that the player has won the bell.

  In step S119, if any winning combination with payout is won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out according to the number of winning lines.

  In step S121, game state control processing is performed. In the gaming state control process, a process relating to transition of each gaming state of a re-gaming low probability state, a re-gaming high probability ready state, a re-gaming high probability state, a special role internal winning state, and a special gaming state is performed and started. The game state is shifted when the condition and the end condition are satisfied. Thus, one game is completed. Thereafter, returning to step S103 and repeating the above-described processing, the game proceeds.

<Main timer 300 timer interrupt processing>
Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S201, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

  In step S203, the WDT 314 is periodically changed to the initial value (32.8 ms in this embodiment) so that no WDT interruption occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S205, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port status update process, the detection signals of the sensor circuits 320 of the various sensors 318 are input via the input ports of the I / O 310 to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signals, and each of the various sensors 318 is partitioned in the RAM 308. Store in the provided signal state storage area.

  In step S207, various game processes are performed. Specifically, an interrupt status is acquired (various interrupt statuses are acquired based on signals from various sensors 318), and processing according to this status is performed (for example, the interrupt status of each acquired stop button 137 to 139). Based on the stop button reception process).

  In step S209, timer update processing is performed. Various timers are updated for each time unit.

  In step S211, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that the output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits in the present embodiment, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 11 -14 are command types (in this embodiment, basic command, start lever reception command, internal winning command, effect command accompanying effect lottery processing, rotation start command accompanying the start of rotation of reels 110 to 112, stop buttons 137 to 139 Stop command (first stop command, second stop command, third stop command) associated with the acceptance of the operation, stop position information command associated with the reel 110 to 112 stop processing, payout number command associated with the medal payout processing, and payout end Command, command indicating gaming state, etc.), bits 0 to 10 are command data (frame Is composed of predetermined information) corresponding to de type.

  In the first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined.

  In step S213, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to an information input circuit 652 separate from the slot machine 100 via the information output circuit 334.

  In step S215, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, first, the signal states of the various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area in step S205 are read, and the presence / absence of errors relating to medal insertion abnormality and medal payout abnormality is monitored. (Not shown) Error processing is executed. Further, according to the current gaming state, the medal selector 170 (medal blocker in which the solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates), various lamps 338, and various 7-segment (SEG) indicators are set.

  In step S217, it is monitored whether the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply shutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S221. When the low voltage signal is off (power supply shutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S219.

  In step S219, various processes for ending the timer interrupt end process are performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register. Thereafter, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S221, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. After that, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
Next, processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 10B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 10C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S301 in FIG. 10A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S301. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. Internal winning information, RT information indicating a gaming state, reel stop information, and an operation error flag, which will be described later, are initialized in step S301.

  In step S303, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S305.

  In step S305, 0 is substituted into the timer variable.

  In step S307, command processing is performed. In this command processing, the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 determines whether or not a command has been received from the main control unit 300, and if there is an unprocessed command, executes processing according to the command. The command processing in step S307 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S309, effect control processing is performed. For example, when a new command is processed in step S 307, a process for reading the effect instruction information corresponding to the command from the effect instruction queue provided in the RAM 408 is performed. This process includes, for example, performing a process such as reading effect data from the ROM 406, and performing an effect instruction information update process when the effect instruction information needs to be updated.

  In step S311, sound control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S309. For example, if there is a command to the sound source IC 418 in the effect instruction information read in step S309, this command is output to the sound source IC 418.

  In step S313, lamp control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S309. For example, if there is a command to the various lamps 420 in the effect instruction information read in step S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 422.

  In step S315, an information output process is performed for setting to transmit a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 based on the processing result of step S309. For example, when there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect instruction information read out in step S309, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S303.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S317 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408 as an unprocessed command.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms). Execute in the cycle.

  In step S319, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S303 in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. 10A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S321, transmission of a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S315, an effect random number update process, and the like are performed.

  Next, details of the command input process (step S307) in the first sub-control unit main process of FIG. 10A will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the command input process (step S307) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S401, it is determined whether an internal winning command has been accepted. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S403, and if this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S405.

  In step S403, an internal winning command reception process is executed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S405, it is determined whether a first stop command has been accepted. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S407, and if this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S411.

  In step S407, the first stop command reception process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S409. Details of the processing in step S407 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S409, processing is executed when a command that is neither an internal winning command nor a stop command is received. For example, when a gaming state control command is received, RT information provided in the RAM 408 is updated in accordance with information indicating continuation and change of the gaming state included in the gaming state control command. Thereafter, the command input process is terminated.

  In step S <b> 411, which proceeds when it is determined that the first stop command has not been received in step S <b> 405, it is determined whether the second stop command has been received. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S413, and if this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S415.

  In step S413, the second stop command reception process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S409. Details of the processing in step S413 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S <b> 415, which is performed when it is determined in step S <b> 411 that the second stop command has not been received, it is determined whether a third stop command has been received. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S417, and if this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S409.

  In step S417, a third stop command reception process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S409. Details of the processing in step S417 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, details of the internal winning command reception processing (step S403) in the command processing of FIG. 11 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the internal winning command reception process (step S403) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S501, the internal winning information is updated. The internal winning information is provided in the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400, and is updated based on an internal winning command indicating internal winning information transmitted from the main control unit 300.

  In subsequent step S503, the AT information is updated. This will be specifically described below.

  First, when the gaming state is not the special gaming state (RT4) and the number of AT games is 1 or more, a process of subtracting 1 from the number of AT games is performed. At this time, when the number of AT games is 0 or in a special game state, this subtraction process is not performed. Whether or not the gaming state is a special gaming state is determined based on RT information provided in the RAM 408.

  Next, when the internal winning information updated in the previous step S501 indicates special role 1, special role 2, small role 1, and small role 2, a lottery is executed to determine whether or not to add the number of AT games. Is done. When the number of AT games is added by this lottery, a lottery for determining the number of AT games to be added is further executed. The value of the number of AT games to be added is determined by lottery from 50, 100, 150, and 300 when the internal winning information indicates special role 1 or special role 2, and the internal winning information is small. In the case of indicating the combination 1 or small combination 2, it is determined by lottery from 10, 30, 50, 100. The value determined here is added to the number of AT games. After these processes, the process proceeds to step S505.

  In step S505, it is determined whether or not the game is in the AT gaming state. If the gaming state is in the AT gaming state, the process proceeds to step S507. If not, the process proceeds to step S511. Here, when the number of AT games is 1 or more and the gaming state is a gaming state other than the special gaming state, it is determined that the player is in the AT gaming state, and otherwise, it is determined that the player is not in the AT gaming state. Is done.

  In step S507, it is determined whether or not an operation error flag is on. If this flag is on, the process proceeds to step S509, and if it is off, the process proceeds to step S513. This operation error flag is a flag indicating that an operation that does not follow the stop operation effect in the AT gaming state (hereinafter sometimes referred to as an operation error), and is set to ON when an operation that does not follow the stop operation effect is performed. Is done.

  In step S509, the setting for executing the AT game is performed according to a second notification mode described later. This setting content includes, for example, a setting of an effect executed by the first sub control unit 400 and a command transmission preparation for causing the second sub control unit 500 to execute the effect. After this setting, the process proceeds to step S511.

  In step S511, other processing based on the internal winning command is executed, and this internal winning command reception processing is terminated.

  In step S513, which is executed when the operation error flag is not turned on in step S507, a setting for executing an AT game is performed according to a first notification mode described later. This setting content includes, for example, a setting of an effect executed by the first sub control unit 400 and a command transmission preparation for causing the second sub control unit 500 to execute the effect. After this setting, the process proceeds to step S511.

  Next, details of the first stop command reception process (step S407) in the command process of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the first stop command reception process (step S407) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S601, the reel stop information is updated. This reel stop information is provided in the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400. Information indicating the reels stopped by each stop operation from the first stop operation to the third stop operation and the stopped reels are provided. Information indicating which symbols are stopped and displayed is stored. Each stop command from the first stop command to the third stop command includes information indicating the reel on which the stop operation has been performed and information indicating the stop position of the reel. Based on the information included in these commands, the above-described information is included. Reel stop information is updated. After this update process, the process proceeds to step S603.

  In step S603, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is AT, and if the gaming state is AT, the process proceeds to step S605. If not, the process proceeds to step S613.

  In step S605, it is determined whether or not an operation error flag is on. If this flag is on, the process proceeds to step S613, and if not, the process proceeds to step S607.

  In step S607, it is determined whether or not the first stop operation matches the stop operation effect (navigation). Here, based on the reel stop information updated in step S601, information indicating which reel is the first stopped reel is acquired, and it is determined whether or not it matches the notification content by the stop operation effect. The notification content by the stop operation effect is stored in the ROM 406 of the first sub-control unit 400 in association with the internal winning information. That is, the notification content is acquired by collating with the internal winning information provided in the RAM 408. If the first stop operation coincides with the stop operation effect, the process proceeds to step S613; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S609.

  In step S609, the operation error flag is set to ON. This flag is a flag indicating that the player does not follow the stop operation effect (operation error), and is stored in the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400. After setting this flag, the process proceeds to step S611.

  In step S611, preparation for transmission of an operation error flag setting command is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S613. This operation error flag setting command is a command transmitted when the operation error flag is set to ON, and is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 by the information output process (step S315) shown in FIG. Receiving this command, the second sub control unit 500 switches the background image at the time of the stop operation effect from the first background image to the second background image. Details of this will be described later.

  In step S613, other processes based on the first stop command are executed, and the first stop command reception process is terminated.

  Next, details of the second stop command reception process (step S413) in the command process of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the second stop command reception process (step S413) shown in FIG. The second stop command reception process can be described by replacing the first stop command with the second stop command in the description of the first stop command reception process. For this reason, the detailed contents are referred to the description using FIG. 13 and will be briefly described here.

  First, in the first step S701, the reel stop information is updated (refer to step S601 in FIG. 13 for details). After this update process, the process proceeds to step S703.

  In step S703, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is AT, and if the gaming state is AT, the process proceeds to step S705. If not, the process proceeds to step S713.

  In step S705, it is determined whether or not the operation error flag is on. If this flag is on, the process proceeds to step S713. If not, the process proceeds to step S707.

  In step S707, it is determined whether or not the second stop operation matches the stop operation effect (navigation) (refer to step S607 in FIG. 13 for details). If the second stop operation matches the stop operation effect, the process proceeds to step S713, and if not, the process proceeds to step S709.

  In step S709, the operation error flag is set to ON. After setting this flag, the process proceeds to step S711.

  In step S711, preparation for transmission of an operation error flag setting command is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S713.

  In step S713, other processes based on the second stop command are executed, and the second stop command reception process ends.

  Next, details of the third stop command reception process (step S417) in the command process of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the third stop command reception process (step S417). In addition, about the location where the process similar to the process in the process at the time of the 1st stop command reception shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S801, the reel stop information is updated (refer to step S601 in FIG. 13 for details). After this update process, the process proceeds to step S803.

  In step S803, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is AT, and if the gaming state is AT, the process proceeds to step S805, and if not, the process proceeds to step S813 (see step S603 in FIG. 13 for details).

  In step S805, it is determined by referring to the reel stop information whether all stop operations from the first stop operation to the third stop operation coincide with the stop operation effect (navigation). If all the stop operations coincide with the stop operation effect, the process proceeds to step S807, and if not, the process proceeds to step S813.

  In step S807, it is determined whether or not the operation error flag is on. If this flag is on, the process proceeds to step S809. If not, the process proceeds to step S813.

  In step S809, the operation error flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S811.

  In step S811, preparation for transmission of an operation error flag erasure command is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S813. This operation error flag deletion command is a command that is transmitted when the operation error flag is set to OFF, and is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 by the information output process (step S315) shown in FIG. The second sub-control unit 500 that has received this command switches the second background image that has been set in response to the operation error flag setting command to the first background image. Details of this will be described later.

  In step S813, other processes based on the third stop command are executed, and the third stop command reception process ends.

<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>
Next, the processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 16B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 16C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 16D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S901 in FIG. 16A, various initial settings are performed. When power is turned on, initialization processing is first executed in step S901. In this initialization process, input / output port initialization, storage area initialization in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step S903, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S905.

  In step S905, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step S907, command processing is performed. In the command processing, the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command is received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S909, an effect control process is performed. Specifically, if there is a new command in step S907, processing corresponding to this command is performed. For example, when the operation error flag setting command or the operation error flag deletion command is transmitted, a process of reading effect data for performing image control relating to the background image and effect data relating to the shutter effect from the ROM 506 is executed. In addition, it includes a process of reading other effect data from the ROM 506 and performing an effect data update process when the effect data needs to be updated.

  In step S911, shutter control processing is performed based on the processing result in step S909. For example, if there is a shutter control command in the effect data read in step S909, shutter control corresponding to this command is performed.

  In step S913, image control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S909. For example, if there is an image control command in the effect data read in step S909, image control corresponding to this command is performed. For example, image control relating to a display image (notification image, background image) is executed. This image control process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this image control process ends, the process returns to step S903.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects the strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400. In step S915 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub control unit 400 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 508 as an unprocessed command.

  Next, the second sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is predetermined by using the timer interrupt as a trigger. Execute in the cycle.

  In step S917, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S903 in the second sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 16A, and the original timer variable storage area is stored. Accordingly, in step S903, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S919, an effect random number update process is performed.

  Next, the image control process in step S913 in the main process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

  In step S921, an image data transfer instruction is issued. Here, the CPU 504 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 536. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the effect image display device 157. Next, the CPU 504 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 506), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 536), and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 534 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 534 transfers the image data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 534 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504.

  In step S923, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal from VDP 534 is input. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S925. Otherwise, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it.

  In step S925, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 536 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 536 in step S921, the CPU 504 sets information on the image data (coordinate axes and image size of the VRAM 536). , VRAM coordinates (placement coordinates), transparency, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 534. The VDP 534 performs parameter setting in accordance with the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step S927, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 504 instructs the VDP 534 to start drawing an image. The VDP 534 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 504.

  In step S929, it is determined whether a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 534 based on the end of image drawing has been input. If a generation end interrupt signal has been input, the process proceeds to step S931; Wait for input.

  In step S931, a scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 508 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

  The characteristic operation of the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings as appropriate based on the above-described contents. Here, an example of the operation when the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment is in the AT gaming state will be described.

  In the AT gaming state, as described above, a stop operation effect is executed according to the winning combination internally. The slot machine 100 of this embodiment performs a stop operation effect by switching between two types of modes, a first notification mode and a second notification mode. In the following description, in order to make the difference between the first notification mode and the second notification mode report easier to understand, it is assumed that the conditions such as the winning combination are the same.

  FIG. 17 is a view showing a stop operation effect aspect in the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing image data used for the stop operation effect. First, a 1st alerting | reporting aspect is demonstrated using Fig.17 (a) and (b).

  FIG. 17A shows a first background image that is a background image in the first notification mode. The first background image shown in FIG. 17A is obtained by superimposing the characters shown in FIGS. 18B to 18E on the forest image shown in FIG. Of these images, by continuously switching and displaying the images shown in FIGS. 18B to 18D, it is possible to make this character appear to be running.

  FIG. 17B shows a state in which images representing three numbers “1”, “3”, and “2” are displayed in the center of the screen in order from the left, superimposed on the first background image. Yes. The image representing these three numbers is a first notification image used to notify the stop order of the plurality of reels 110 to 112. FIGS. 18F to 18H show three images used for the first notification image. When this first notification image is displayed, the character image shown in FIG. 18E is used as the first background image.

  Next, a 2nd alerting | reporting aspect is demonstrated using FIG.17 (c) and (d).

  FIG. 17C shows a second background image that is a background image in the second notification mode. The second background image shown in this figure is obtained by processing the first background image shown in FIG. More specifically, the smoke image shown in FIG. 18 (i) and the message image shown in FIG. 18 (i) are superimposed on the first background image. The smoked image shown in FIG. 18 (i) is an image with a low pixel value (for example, all RGB are 0) and has a transparency (to be described later) set (for example, 50). Further, the message image shown in FIG. 18 (j) is an image representing a message “attention !!” that alerts the player.

  The transparency set in the smoke image is a value in the range of 0 to 100 indicating how much the pixels of the image hidden when the images are superimposed are transmitted. It can also be said that the degree to which the set image is transparent is determined. For example, when a second image with transparency I set is superimposed on the first image, a value obtained by multiplying the pixel value of the first image by I / 100 and the pixel value of the second image ( The sum of the value multiplied by 100−I) / 100 is the pixel value that is actually displayed.

  For example, if the transparency of the smoke image is set to 0, the first background image is hidden behind the smoke image and cannot be seen at all. On the other hand, when the transparency of the smoke image is set to 100, the smoke image is not visible and the first background image can be completely confirmed. In the slot machine 100 of this embodiment, the transparency of the smoke image is set to 50, and the pixel value of the first background image and the pixel value of the smoke image are added in half and displayed. Since the smoke image has a low pixel value, the first background image is displayed dimly.

  FIG. 17D shows a state in which images representing three numbers “1”, “3”, and “2” are displayed in the center of the screen in order from the left, superimposed on the second background image. Yes. The image representing these three numbers is a second notification image used to notify the stop order of the plurality of reels 110 to 112. Similar to the first notification image, the second notification image is created using the three images shown in FIGS. However, the second notification image is different from the first notification image in that these three images are enlarged and used. For this reason, the second notification image is larger in size than the first notification image. Note that the second notification image and the first notification image may be images of the same size, and in this case, the player can be alerted without reducing the player's understanding of the operation conditions.

  Next, switching timing from the first notification mode described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18 to the second notification mode will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of the switching timing from the first notification mode to the second notification mode.

  FIG. 19 shows the flow from the top to the bottom of the figure from the end of the (N-1) th game to the start of the (N + 1) th game through the Nth game. These three games are in the AT gaming state, and the stop operation effect described above is executed. Here, the operation error flag is set to OFF in the (N-1) th game. This figure shows a state in which a stop operation effect is executed using the liquid crystal display device 157 and the shutter 163.

  First, at the end of the (N-1) th game, the first background image shown in FIG. 17 (a) is shown. Here, it is assumed that the Nth game is started by inserting three medals and operating the start lever 135. In response to the operation of the start lever 135, the main control unit 300 executes an internal lottery process (step S109 shown in FIG. 8). Here, as a result of the internal lottery, if the stop operation is performed in the order of the left reel 110, the right reel 112, and the middle reel 111, a winning combination (for example, the re-playing winning combination 1-2 shown in FIG. -6, it is assumed that the re-playing role 3-4-6 and the small role 3-5) are won internally.

  In response to the result of the internal winning, the first sub-control unit 400 executes an internal winning command reception process shown in FIG. Here, since the operation error flag is in an off state, the AT game according to the first notification mode is set (step S513 shown in FIG. 12). In the second image from the top in FIG. 19, the first background image and the first notification image shown in FIG. 17B are displayed, and a state in which the push order notification in the first notification mode is being executed is shown. ing.

  Here, it is assumed that the first stop operation is an operation of the left stop button 137 and the second stop operation is an operation of the middle stop button 138. In this case, although the first stop operation follows the stop operation effect, the second stop operation does not follow the stop operation effect, so the operation error flag is set to ON by the second stop command reception process shown in FIG. 14 step S709).

  When the operation error flag is set to ON, an operation error flag setting command is subsequently transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 (step S711 shown in FIG. 14). In response to this command, the second sub-control unit 500 executes an effect of once closing the shutter 163 (step S911 shown in FIG. 16A). The third image from the top shown in FIG. 19 shows the shutter 163 being closed. While the shutter is closed, the second sub-control unit 500 executes the transition from the first notification mode to the second notification mode in step S913 shown in FIG. When the switching to the second notification mode is completed, the shutter 163 is opened. The lowermost image shown in FIG. 19 shows a state in which the shutter 163 is opened and the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157 is switched to the second notification mode.

  Thereafter, the Nth game is completed through the third stop operation. Further, the N + 1th game is started by the insertion of the medal and the operation of the start lever 135. However, since the operation error flag remains set to ON, the AT game in the second notification mode is set (step shown in FIG. 12). S509). That is, at the start of the (N + 1) th game, the second background image is displayed.

  As described above, by switching from the first notification mode to the second notification mode when an operation different from the notification content is performed, it is possible to more reliably notify the player that the player has missed the pressing order. In particular, it is possible to prevent a situation in which an unfavorable result is brought to the player due to a mistake in pushing order. Moreover, since the 2nd alerting | reporting aspect uses the image processed based on the 1st alerting | reporting aspect, it can tell that it missed, without changing the flow of production abruptly. In the example of FIG. 19, the example in which the second operation does not match the notification content has been described. However, if the first stop operation does not match the notification content, the second sub-control unit 500 is operated at that time. A miss flag setting command is transmitted, and the mode is switched to the second notification mode (step S611 shown in FIG. 13).

  Next, the switching timing from the second notification mode described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18 to the first notification mode will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of the switching timing from the second notification mode to the first notification mode.

  FIG. 20 shows the flow from the top to the bottom of the figure from the end of the (N-1) th game to the start of the (N + 1) th game through the Nth game. These three games are in the AT gaming state, and the stop operation effect described above is executed. Here, in the (N-1) th game, the operation error flag is set to ON. This figure shows a state in which a stop operation effect is executed using the liquid crystal display device 157 and the shutter 163.

  First, at the end of the (N-1) th game, the first background image shown in FIG. 17 (c) is shown. Here, it is assumed that the Nth game is started by inserting three medals and operating the start lever 135. In response to the operation of the start lever 135, the main control unit 300 executes an internal lottery process (step S109 shown in FIG. 8). Here, as a result of the internal lottery, if the stop operation is performed in the order of the left reel 110, the right reel 112, and the middle reel 111, a winning combination (for example, the re-playing winning combination 1-2 shown in FIG. -6, it is assumed that the re-playing role 3-4-6 and the small role 3-5) are won internally.

  In response to the result of the internal winning, the first sub-control unit 400 executes an internal winning command reception process shown in FIG. Here, since the operation error flag is in an ON state, an AT game according to the second notification mode is set (step S509 shown in FIG. 12). In the second image from the top in FIG. 19, the second background image and the second notification image shown in FIG. 17D are displayed, and a state in which the push order notification in the second notification mode is being executed is shown. ing. As described above, since the second notification image is larger than the first notification image, the player can be notified of the details of the stop operation.

  Here, it is assumed that the stop operation from the first stop operation to the third stop operation is performed according to the stop operation effect. In this case, the operation error flag is set to OFF by the third stop operation command reception process shown in FIG. 15 (step S809 shown in FIG. 15).

  When the operation error flag is set to OFF, an operation error flag deletion command is subsequently transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 (step S811 shown in FIG. 15). In response to this command, the second sub-control unit 500 executes an effect of once closing the shutter 163 (step S911 shown in FIG. 16A). The third image from the top shown in FIG. 19 shows the shutter 163 being closed. While the shutter is closed, the second sub control unit 500 executes the transition from the second notification mode to the first notification mode in step S913 shown in FIG. When switching to the first notification mode is completed, the shutter 163 is opened. The bottom image shown in FIG. 19 shows a state in which the shutter 163 is opened and the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157 is switched to the first notification mode.

  Thereafter, the Nth game is completed through the third stop operation. Further, the N + 1th game is started by inserting a medal and operating the start lever 135. However, since the operation error flag is set to OFF, the AT game in the first notification mode is set (step S513 shown in FIG. 12). ). That is, at the start of the (N + 1) th game, the first background image is displayed.

  As described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20, the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment changes the mode of the stop operation effect from the first notification mode to the second notification mode when an operation different from the notification content by the stop operation effect is performed. In addition, when the operation is performed according to the notification content by the stop operation effect, the mode of the stop operation effect is switched from the second notification mode to the first notification mode. By this operation, it is possible to more reliably tell the player that an operation error has occurred and to reduce the occurrence of subsequent operation errors. In particular, since the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment provides an advantageous result according to the stop operation effect, it is possible to prevent the player from having an unfavorable result due to an operation error. Moreover, since the 2nd alerting | reporting aspect uses the image processed based on the 1st alerting | reporting aspect, it can tell that the operation mistake was carried out, without changing the flow of production rapidly. In the example of FIG. 19, the example in which the second operation does not match the notification content has been described. However, if the first stop operation does not match the notification content, the second sub-control unit 500 is operated at that time. A miss flag setting command is transmitted, and the mode is switched to the second notification mode (step S611 shown in FIG. 13).

  Here, the notification mode switching by the liquid crystal display device 157 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram showing how the notification mode of the liquid crystal display device 157 is switched using the image data copied to the VRAM 536.

  As described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18, the first notification mode in the liquid crystal display device 157 includes the first background image and the first notification image. Among these, the first background image is composed of a forest image shown in FIG. 18A and a character image shown in FIGS. 18B to 18E. Also, the first notification image is constituted by the numerical images shown in FIGS.

  The second notification mode in the liquid crystal display device 157 includes a second background image and a second notification image. Of these, the second background image is composed of the first background image, the smoke image shown in FIG. 18 (i), and the message image shown in FIG. 18 (j). Further, the second notification image is configured by the numerical images shown in FIGS. 18F to 18H, similarly to the first notification image.

  In the AT gaming state, these image data (image group shown in FIG. 18) are copied from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536. In the VDP 534, processing for generating a display image using these image data is executed (step S927 shown in FIG. 16D).

  For example, the image (a) and the image (b) are used, parameters for superimposing these are set (see step S925 shown in FIG. 16D), and an instruction to start drawing is given (step S927 shown in FIG. 16D). The first background image can be displayed. FIG. 21A shows that among the images copied to the VRAM 536, image data indicating the first background image is created using the images (a) and (b) and stored in the frame buffer. ing. Also, an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157 is shown by the stored image data.

  On the other hand, when displaying the second background image, first, in addition to the image (a) and the image (b) which are image data used when displaying the first background image, the image (i) and the image (j) Is read. When these images are used, the above-described parameters such as transparency are set (see step S925 shown in FIG. 16D), and an instruction to start drawing is given (see step S927 shown in FIG. 16D). To do. The VDP 534 performs a superimposition process according to the above parameters, and generates a second background image in the frame buffer. In FIG. 21B, image data indicating the second background image is created using the images (a), (b), (i), and (j) among the images copied to the VRAM 536, It is shown that it is stored in the frame buffer. Also, an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157 is shown by the stored image data.

  The second background image is an image processed by the image (i) and the image (j) based on the first background image. That is, the second background image is generated using image data used for the first background image. In the above example, the first background image and the second background image have been described, but the same can be said for the first notification image and the second notification image. That is, the second notification image is generated using image data used for the first notification image.

  In the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment, image data used for production is read from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536 and then the drawing process is executed. This is because if the image data stored in the ROM 506 is read every time it is produced, it takes time to read and the progress of the game is hindered. Therefore, when the first notification mode and the second notification mode are switched instantaneously as in the stop operation effect described above, it is necessary to prepare all the image data to be used in the VRAM 534.

  Here, consider a case where an image group used for the first notification mode and an image group used for the second notification mode are prepared separately. When the capacity of the VRAM 536 is small, it may be difficult to prepare two types of image groups. Also, when transferring image data from the ROM 506, there is a problem that it takes time to transfer.

  When the first background image is processed to generate the second background image as in the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, it is not necessary to prepare an image group for each notification mode. The problem can be reduced. Furthermore, since all the images (i) are images having the same pixel value, the information amount of the image data can be greatly compressed by enlarging and using the image of one pixel. Further, by processing the first background image, it is possible to notify that the stop operation effect is not followed without changing the flow of the effect. Although processing the image to VDP 534 takes processing time, the above-described calculation of the transparency is simple and can be processed without affecting the progress of the game.

  Further, the VDP 534 may be directly processed so as to dim the pixel value of the background image without using the image (i). Depending on the performance of the liquid crystal display device 157, there may be a case where the number of pixels increases and processing time is considered. In this case, the bit string indicating the pixel value can be processed at a high speed by so-called bit shift.

  So far, the aspect of the stop operation effect using the liquid crystal display device 157 has been described. Hereinafter, the aspect using the lamp and the sound will be described. FIG. 22 is a view showing a modification of the slot machine 100 provided with lamps corresponding to the stop buttons for the stop operation effect. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing the light emission timing of the stop operation effect by the lamp shown in FIG.

  FIG. 22 shows a left reel stop navigation lamp 4201 provided on the left side of the casing of the slot machine 100, a middle reel stop navigation lamp 4202 provided on the top, and a right reel stop navigation lamp provided on the right side. A lamp 4203 is shown. Further, three lamps arranged vertically are shown on the right side of the reels 110 to 112. An enlarged view of this lamp is shown on the right. The three lamps arranged vertically are, in order from the top, a left reel stop navigation lamp 4211, a middle reel stop navigation lamp 4212, and a right reel stop navigation lamp 4213. These six lamps (4201, 4202, 4203, 4211, 4212, 4213) correspond to the various lamps 420 shown in FIG.

  Of the lamps shown in FIG. 22, the left reel stop navigation lamps 4201 and 4211 perform notification indicating the operation of the left stop button 137. Similarly, the middle reel stop navigation lamps 4202 and 4212 give notifications indicating the operation of the middle stop button 138, and the right reel stop navigation lamps 4203 and 4213 indicate the operation of the right stop button 139. Information is provided. For example, when the stop operation is performed in the order of the middle stop button 138, the left stop button 137, and the right stop button 139, each lamp is turned on at the timing shown in FIG. That is, when the start lever 135 is operated, the middle reel stop navigation lamps 4202 and 4212 are turned on. When the first stop operation is performed, the left reel stop navigation lamps 4201 and 4211 are turned on and the second stop operation is performed. Then, the right reel stop navigation lamps 4203 and 4213 are turned on. If an operation error is made, the light emission mode shown in FIG. This light emission mode is a mode in which the light emission of the lamp shown in FIG. That is, the light emission mode illustrated in FIG. 23A is the first notification mode, and the light emission mode illustrated in FIG. 23B is the second notification mode.

  When performing a stop operation effect by sound, for example, the two notification modes may be switched as the first notification mode and the second notification mode according to the operation error. As examples of the two notification modes, there are modes in which the tone color is changed or the volume is changed.

  The above-described notification mode by the liquid crystal display device 157, the notification mode by the lamp, and the notification mode by sound may be combined with each other. For example, any two may be selected and combined, or all three may be combined. In this way, by switching between the two modes, it is possible to alert the player and prevent an operation error.

  In the above description, the example in which the order from the first stop operation to the third stop operation is notified has been described, but the present invention may be applied to the case where the stop operation timing is notified. That is, when the notified stop operation timing is not followed, the notification mode may be switched. Also, in the above description, both the push order replay and the push order small role win the winning combination if you make an operation mistake. However, if you make a mistake in this role, Also good. In other words, even if the winning combination is lost, another winning combination may be won internally, and a stop operation effect may be given so that the winning combination is not lost.

In the above explanation,
A plurality of rotation driven reels (reels 110 to 112) are operated based on a plurality of times operation of stop operation means (stop buttons 137 to 139) for individually stopping the rotation of the plurality of reels. A gaming machine (slot machine 100) that provides a profit to a player in accordance with a type of symbols displayed when the reels are stopped and a stop display mode including how the symbols are arranged,
Lottery means (main control unit 300) for deriving any lottery result from a plurality of predetermined lottery results (see FIG. 7) including one or a plurality of specific lottery results;
Stop control means (main control unit 300) for performing stop control related to stopping rotation of the plurality of reels based on the operation result of the stop operation means and the lottery result derived by the lottery means;
Informing means (liquid crystal display device 157, lamp 420, speakers 272, 277) for informing about the operation of the stop operation means,
A notification control unit (a combination of the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500) that controls the notification unit;
The stop control means (main control unit 300)
In the specific lottery result derivation state in which the specific lottery result is derived by the lottery means (in the state where the “number” shown in FIG. 7 is an internal winning combination of 4 to 15 and 18 to 22), the operation of the stop operation means When the result matches the first operation condition (the operation condition described in the second line of the remarks column in FIG. 7), the first stop display mode (the symbol described in the second line of the remarks column in FIG. 7) In combination, a stop control is performed so as to stop the rotation of the plurality of reels, and the operation result of the stop operation means is a second operation condition (the first line in the remarks column of FIG. The second stop display mode (the symbol combination described in the first line of the remarks column in FIG. 7), which is advantageous for the player as compared to the first stop mode. Stop control to stop the rotation of multiple reels,
The notification control means (a combination of the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500)
The notifying means is controlled so as to perform notification indicating the second operation condition in the specific lottery result derivation state, and the stop operation means is in accordance with the second operation condition in the specific lottery result derivation state. Control of the notification means (step S513 shown in FIG. 12, step S909 shown in FIG. 16 (a), see FIG. 20) so as to perform notification indicating the second operation condition in the first notification mode when operated. And when the stop operation means is operated in accordance with the first operation condition in the specific lottery result derivation state, a notification indicating the second operation condition in a second notification mode different from the first notification mode A game table characterized by performing control of the notification means so as to perform (see step S509 shown in FIG. 12, step S909 shown in FIG. 16A, and FIG. 19). It has been.

Also,
A gaming machine (slot machine 100) as described above,
The notification means (liquid crystal display device 157, lamp 420, speakers 272, 277 liquid crystal display device 157) includes at least display means (liquid crystal display device 157),
The notification control unit (a combination of the first sub control unit 400 and the second sub control unit 500) includes at least a display control unit (second sub control unit 500) that controls the display unit,
The display control means (second sub-control unit 500)
In the specific lottery result derivation state, when the stop operation unit is operated according to the second operation condition, the display unit displays the suggestion image suggesting the second operation condition on the first background image. (See FIGS. 17A and 17B) and suggesting the second operation condition when the stop operation means is operated in accordance with the first operation condition in the specific lottery result derivation state. A gaming machine characterized by controlling the display means (see FIGS. 17C and 17D) so as to display an image superimposed on a second background image different from the first background image. Has been.

further,
A gaming machine (slot machine 100) as described above,
Whether the actual actual operation that is the operation result of the stop operation means (stop buttons 137 to 139) is different from the conditional operation that should have been performed according to the second operation condition when the actual operation is performed. And a determination means (first sub-control unit 400, step SS607 shown in FIG. 13, step S707 shown in FIG. 14) for determining whether or not the stop operation means is operated.
The image display control means (second sub-control unit 500)
In the case where the display unit is controlled to display the first background image, if the determination unit determines that the actual operation and the conditional operation are different, the first background image is immediately displayed. There is a gaming table characterized by performing control so as to switch to and display the second background image (see step S909 shown in FIG. 16A and FIG. 19).

in addition,
A gaming machine as described above,
The display control means (second sub-control unit 500) performs control so as to process the first background image and display the second background image (see FIG. 21). Are listed.

100 slot machine 110 to 112 reel 137 to 139 stop button 157 liquid crystal display device 272, 277 speaker 420 lamp 300 main control unit 400 first sub control unit 500 second sub control unit

Claims (4)

The types of symbols displayed when the plurality of reels are stopped based on the fact that the plurality of reels that are rotationally driven are operated a plurality of times by the stop operation means for individually stopping the rotation of the plurality of reels. A game stand that provides a profit to a player according to a stop display mode including how to arrange the symbols,
Lottery means for deriving any lottery result from a plurality of predetermined lottery results including one or more specific lottery results;
Stop control means for performing stop control for stopping rotation of the plurality of reels based on the operation result of the stop operation means and the lottery result derived by the lottery means;
An informing means for informing about the operation of the stop operation means;
A notification control means for controlling the notification means,
The stop control means includes
In the specific lottery result derivation state in which the specific lottery result is derived by the lottery means, when the operation result of the stop operation means matches the first operation condition, the plurality of reels are displayed in the first stop display mode. When stop control is performed so as to stop the rotation, and the operation result of the stop operation means matches a second operation condition different from the first operation condition, it is advantageous for the player compared to the first stop mode. In a second stop display mode, stop control is performed to stop the rotation of the plurality of reels,
The notification control means includes
The notifying means is controlled so as to perform notification indicating the second operation condition in the specific lottery result derivation state, and the stop operation means is in accordance with the second operation condition in the specific lottery result derivation state. When operated, the notification means is controlled so as to notify the second operation condition in the first notification mode, and the stop operation means is in accordance with the first operation condition in the specific lottery result derivation state. A game table characterized by controlling the notification means so as to perform notification indicating the second operation condition in a second notification mode different from the first notification mode when operated. The game stand according to claim 1,
The notification means includes at least display means,
The notification control means includes at least display control means for controlling the display means,
The display control means includes
In the specific lottery result derivation state, when the stop operation unit is operated according to the second operation condition, the display unit displays the suggestion image suggesting the second operation condition on the first background image. When the stop operation means is operated in accordance with the first operation condition in the specific lottery result derivation state, a suggestion image that suggests the second operation condition is different from the first background image. A game table, wherein the display means is controlled so as to be superimposed on a background image. The game stand according to claim 2,
Whether the actual operation that is the operation result of the stop operation means is different from the conditional operation that should have been performed according to the second operation condition when the actual operation is performed is determined by the stop operation means. A determination means for determining each operation;
The image display control means includes
In the case where the display unit is controlled to display the first background image, if the determination unit determines that the actual operation and the conditional operation are different, the first background image is immediately displayed. A game machine that controls to switch to a second background image for display. The game table according to claim 2, wherein
The game table, wherein the image control means performs control so as to process the first background image and display the second background image.