JP2012100916A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To suppress a decline in a player's desire to play due to the lapse of an advantageous period.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: a game period setting means for setting a predetermined game period from a plurality of kinds of game periods including a first game period and a second game period more advantageous to the player than the first game period and continuous over a plurality of times of games; a notifying means for giving notification on a game; and a notification control means for controlling the notifying means. The game machine further includes an additional setting determining means for determining to perform additional setting for adding the game frequency of the second game period based on the establishment of predetermined addition conditions in a predetermined game to which the second game period is set. The notification control means controls the notifying means to give an additional setting determining notification which is a notification showing that the additional setting determination is made in a game to which the second game period is set after the additional setting determining means has made the additional setting determination.

Description

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

  A gaming machine typified by a slot machine rotates a reel by inserting a medal (game medium) and operating a start lever, determines a role by internal lottery, and operates a stop button to operate the reel. When the symbol combination is displayed on the symbol display window in accordance with the internal determination when the symbol is stopped, a combination is established. Generally, it is configured to be paid out.

  For such a slot machine, in order to improve the interest of the game, a game machine with a period (for example, a high probability period of replaying roles, a so-called AT period) that is advantageous for the player over a predetermined period is proposed. (For example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-5826 A

  However, in such a game machine, there is a problem that the player's willingness to play decreases as the advantageous period elapses.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that has a period advantageous to the player and that does not reduce the player's willingness to play while the advantageous period elapses.

  The gaming table of the present invention that solves the above problem includes a first gaming period and a second gaming period that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming period and continues for a plurality of games. A gaming machine comprising: a game period setting means for setting a predetermined game period from a plurality of types of game periods; a notification means for reporting a game; and a notification control means for controlling the notification means; Additional setting determining means for determining whether to perform additional setting for adding the number of games in the second gaming period based on establishment of a predetermined additional condition in a predetermined game for which a game period is set, The control means is a notification indicating that the additional setting has been determined after the additional setting determining means has made the determination of the additional setting and in the game in which the second game period is set. I will make a decision notification It is characterized in that for controlling the informing means.

  It is possible to suppress a decrease in the player's willingness to play due to the passage of an advantageous period.

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. FIG. 3 is a front view showing the slot machine 100 with the front door 102 opened. It is the figure which showed the circuit block diagram of a control part. It is the figure which expanded and showed the arrangement | sequence of the symbol given to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) 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. (A) is a transition transition diagram of the gaming state of the slot machine 100, and (b) is a table summarizing the transition conditions. It is a figure which shows the lottery table of the winning combination in each game state. 5 is a flowchart showing a flow of main processing of the main control unit 300. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit 300. (A) is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU of the first sub-control unit, (b) is a flowchart of command input processing executed in step S704 of (a), and (c) is the first sub-control unit. It is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of a control part, (d) is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of a 1st sub control part. 4 is a flowchart of command input processing executed by the first sub-control unit 400. It is a flowchart of the process at the time of internal winning command reception which the 1st sub control part 400 performs. 6 is a flowchart of AT setting processing executed by the first sub-control unit 400. It is a flowchart of the addition process which the 1st sub control part 400 performs. 7 is a flowchart of extra navigation setting processing executed by the first sub-control unit 400. It is a flowchart of the update process of the number of additional AT games executed by the first sub-control unit 400. It is a figure which shows the addition AT game number lottery table memorize | stored in ROM406 of the 1st sub control part 400. FIG. It is a figure which shows the precursor counter lottery table memorize | stored in ROM406 of the 1st sub-control part 400. It is a figure which shows the addition alerting | reporting pattern lottery table memorize | stored in ROM406 of the 1st sub-control part. It is a figure which shows the false precursor counter lottery table memorize | stored in ROM406 of the 1st sub-control part. It is a flowchart of the process at the time of the winning determination command reception which the 1st sub control part 400 performs. It is a flowchart of the extra alerting | reporting process which the 1st sub control part 400 performs. (A) is a flowchart of the main process which CPU504 of the 2nd sub control part 500 performs. (B) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500. (C) is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub-control unit 500. (D) is a flowchart of image control processing of the second sub-control unit 500. It is the figure which showed the outline | summary about an additional alert | report in time series. (A) is a figure which shows the case where an additional notification combination is won in the state where the permission flag is set, and (b) is a diagram which shows the case where the additional notification combination is won in a state where the permission flag is not set. . It is a figure explaining another apparatus.

  Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings, a gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention (for example, a spinning machine such as a slot machine 100 or a ball game machine) will be described in detail.

  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 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, and 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, and can be rotated inside the slot machine 100. Has been. 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 is displayed on the middle reel upper symbol, the symbol displayed on the middle reel 111 (position 5 in the drawing) is the middle reel middle symbol, and the symbol displayed on the lower reel 111 (position 6 in the drawing) is displayed. 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 each of 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 plurality of combinations of symbols in a variable manner. In other words, each of the reels 110 to 112 is provided on the gaming table 100 so that a plurality of types of symbols are applied and rotated. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as an effect image display device 157 can also be adopted 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. The main control unit 300 determines the position of the symbol in the rotation direction on the reel based on the detection result of the sensor, and stops the reels 110 to 112 so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line.

The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp that indicates an effective winning line. The winning line is a line for determining whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination described in FIG. 6 to be described later is displayed. In this embodiment, the left reel middle symbol, the middle reel middle symbol, and the right reel Consists of middle line L1 composed of reel middle design, left reel upper design, middle reel upper design and right reel upper design L2, left reel lower design, middle reel lower design and right reel lower design Lower line L3, left reel lower symbol, middle reel middle symbol and right reel upper symbol consisting of a right rising prize line L4, left reel upper symbol, middle reel middle symbol and right reel lower symbol consisting of a right reel Five winning lines of line L5 are provided. An effective winning line (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “effective line”) is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. In each case, for example, when one medal is bet, the middle line is valid, when two medals are bet, three lines with the upper line and the lower line are added, and three medals are bet The five lines to which the upper right winning line and the lower right winning line are added are valid as the winning line. The number of winning lines is not limited to 5 lines.

  The notification lamp 123 is, for example, a lamp that informs the player that a specific winning combination (specifically, a special combination) has been won internally in an internal lottery described later, or that the player is in the BB gaming state. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The replay lamp 122 informs the player that the current game can be replayed (the medal insertion is not required) when a replay game that is one of the winning games in the previous game is won. It is a lamp to inform. The reel panel lamp 128 is an effect lamp.

  The bet buttons 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 100. In this embodiment, every time the 1-bet bet button 130 is pressed, up to 3 cards are inserted, and when the 2-bet bet button 131 is pressed, 2 cards are inserted and the MAX bet button 132 is pressed. When it is done, 3 sheets are inserted. 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. Note that the one-bet bet button 130, the two-bet bet button 131, and the MAX bet button 132 are operation units that receive a predetermined insertion instruction operation for game media electronically stored in the storage means. Further, further limiting, the one-bet bet button 130, the two-bet bet button 131, and the MAX bet button 132 are game media stored electronically in storage means for electronically storing game media for use in the game. It is a throwing-in operation part which receives the operation for the instruction | indication for using for game.

  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 134. is there. The stored number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals stored electronically in the slot machine 100. The game information display 126 is a display for displaying various types of internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during a bonus game) as numerical values. The payout number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination. The 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 number of medals is inserted into the medal insertion slot 134 or the bet buttons 130 to 132 are operated and the start lever 135 is operated, the reels 110 to 112 start rotating. The operation on the start lever 135 is referred to as a game start operation. The start lever 135 is a predetermined operation unit among a plurality of operation units that accepts the player's operation. More specifically, the start lever 135 is a rotation instruction operation unit that receives an operation for instructing the reels 110 to 112 to start rotating by an operation by the player. That is, the start lever 135 instructs the start of rotation of a plurality of reels with a plurality of types of symbols, and corresponds to a start switch.

  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 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by operating the start lever 135, and are associated with the reels 110 to 112. 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 111 can be stopped by operating. That is, the stop switches 137 to 139 are provided for each of the reels 110 to 112 and individually stop the reels 110 to 112, and correspond to stop operation means. In other words, each of the stop switches 137 to 139 is provided in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of reels and instructs to stop the rotation of the plurality of reels, and corresponds to the plurality of stop switches. 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. The order in which stop buttons 137 to 139 are stopped to stop all the rotating reels 110 to 112 is called a stop operation order. 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 can be turned on to notify the player. The stop buttons 137 to 139 receive a stop operation for individually stopping the rotation of the reels 110 to 112. Further, the left stop button 137, the middle stop button 138, and the right stop button 139 are predetermined operation units among a plurality of operation units that receive the operation of 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 180 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 the horizontal direction, and an effect image display device 157 disposed on the back side of the shutter 163. When the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened outward in the horizontal direction before the effect image display device 157, the display screen of the effect image display device 157 appears on the front side (player side) of the slot machine 100. Yes. The effect image display device 157 displays various information related to the game or displays an effect image, and corresponds to an example of a notification unit. The display member shielded by the shutter 163 is not limited to the effect image display device 157, but may be any display device capable of displaying various effect images and various game information. For example, a multi-segment display (7-segment display) , A dot matrix display, an organic EL display, a plasma display, a reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen. These may be used as notification means. Note that the speaker 272, the speaker 277, various lamps, and the like also correspond to the notification unit. That is, the notification means referred to in the present invention refers to the effect image display device 157, various speakers 272 and 277, various lamps, etc., and the notification control means referred to in the present invention is a control section (for example, a first sub-control section) that controls these. 400, second sub-control unit 500, etc.). 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.

  FIG. 3 is a front view showing the slot machine 100 with the front door 102 opened. The main body 101 is a box that is surrounded by the upper surface plate 261, the left side plate 260, the right side plate 260, the lower surface plate 264, and the back plate 242, and that opens to the front. Inside the main body 101, a main control board storage case 210 that stores the main control board is disposed at a position that does not overlap with the ventilation port 249 provided on the upper portion of the back plate 242. Below the three reels 110 to 112 are arranged. On the side plate 260 on the left side of the main control board storage case 210 and the reels 110 to 112, a sub control board storage case 220 containing a sub control board is disposed. Further, an external concentrated terminal plate 248 that is connected to the main control board and outputs the information of the slot machine 100 to an external device is attached to the side plate 260 on the right side.

  The lower surface plate 264 is provided with a medal payout device 180 (a device for paying out medals accumulated in a bucket, sometimes called a “hopper”), above the medal payout device 180, that is, the reels 110 to 112. A power supply device 252 having a power supply board is disposed below the power supply device 252, and a power switch 244 is disposed on the front surface of the power supply device 252. The power supply device 252 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the slot machine 100 into a direct current, converts it into a predetermined voltage, and supplies it to each control unit and each device such as a main control unit 300 and sub-control units 400 and 500 described later. To do. Furthermore, a power storage circuit (for example, a capacitor) for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the external power source is cut off is provided. Yes.

  A medal auxiliary storage 240 is arranged on the right side of the medal payout device 180, and an overflow terminal is arranged behind this (not shown). The power supply device 252 is provided with a power cord connecting portion for connecting a power cord 264, and the power cord 264 connected thereto extends to the outside through a power cord hole 262 provided in the back plate 242 of the main body 101. Yes.

  The front door 102 is hinged to the left side plate 260 of the main body 101 via a hinge device 276, and an effect device 160 and an effect control board (which controls the effect device 160) are provided above the symbol display window 113. An upper speaker 272 is provided. Below the symbol display window 113, there are provided a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, and a passage 266 through which medals pass when the medal selector 170 drops illegal medals etc. on the medal tray 161. Yes. Further, a bass speaker 277 is provided at a position corresponding to the sound hole 180.

  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. FIG. 4 is 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 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 stop. ROM 306 for storing position, RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time, number of times, and the like 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 314 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 314 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 fluctuates a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535, and a start signal output circuit that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When the activation signal is input from the activation signal output circuit 338, the CPU 304 starts game control (starts main processing main processing described later).

  In addition, the main control unit 300 includes a sensor circuit 320, and the CPU 304 is inserted from various sensors 318 (a bet button 130 sensor, a bet button 131 sensor, a bet button 132 sensor, and a medal slot 141 at every interruption time. Medal reception sensor, start lever 135 sensor, stop button 137 sensor, stop button 138 sensor, stop button 139 sensor, checkout button 134 sensor, medal payout sensor for medals paid out from the medal payout device 180, index sensor for reel 110 , The index sensor of the reel 111, the index sensor of the reel 112, etc.).

  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. The random number generation circuit 316 that has received this signal 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 134 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. When detecting this signal, the CPU 304 determines that the reel has made one rotation, and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero.

  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 drive circuit 326 for driving the motor, various lamps 338 (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).

  Further, an information output circuit 334 (external concentration terminal board 248) is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is connected to an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 334. The game information (for example, game state) of the slot machine 100 is output to the information input circuit 652 provided.

  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, and the voltage monitoring circuit 338 includes the voltage of the power source. When the value is less than a predetermined value (9 v 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. The main control unit 300 outputs (or enables output) information to the first sub-control unit 400, but the first sub-control unit 400 does not output information to the main control unit 300 (or does not output it). The reason (that is, the reason for the one-way communication) is that an illegal signal is input to the main control unit 300 from an external device or an illegally modified first sub-control unit. This is to prevent unauthorized processing from being performed in the winning lottery processing performed by the control unit. Another reason is that the one-way communication reduces the inspection burden of the inspection organization that inspects the game machine program. The main control unit 300 in this embodiment is provided so that the result of the process performed by the first sub-control unit 400 cannot be input.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that receives a control command transmitted from the main control unit 300 via an input interface and controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 based on the control command. The basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404, a RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time and frequency. It is equipped with. 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 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.

  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. The second sub-control unit 500 is, for example, a control unit that controls display of the effect image display device 157, a control unit that controls various drive devices for effect (for example, a control unit that controls motor driving of the shutter 163). ), And the like.

  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 dividing 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 306 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.

  Next, the symbol arrangement applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 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.

<Pattern arrangement>
In each reel 110 to 112, a plurality of types (seven 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, a “watermelon” symbol is assigned to the number 1 frame of the left reel 110, a “bell” symbol is assigned to the number 0 frame of the middle reel 111, and a “bell” symbol is assigned to the number 2 frame of the right reel 112. The symbols “Seven 1” are arranged.

<Type of winning prize>
Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the types of winning combinations (including actuating combinations), symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination.

  Among the winning combinations in this embodiment, special combination 1 (BB (big bonus)) and special combination 2 (RB (regular bonus)) are assumed to be transferred to bonus games (special games). In addition, the re-playing role 1 to the re-playing role 7 may be referred to as “acting roles”, which are distinguished from winning roles as roles that can be replayed without newly inserting medals. The “winning combination” in FIG. 2 includes operating bonuses such as a big bonus, a regular bonus, and a re-game 1 to a re-game 7. In addition, “winning” in the present embodiment includes a case where a symbol combination of an actuator not accompanied by a medal payout (without medal payout) is displayed on an active line, for example, a big bonus, regular Bonuses and winnings for re-game players 1 to 7 are included.

  The winning combination of the slot machine 100 includes a big bonus (BB), a regular bonus (RB), a small combination (small combination 1 to small combination 3), and a replaying combination (replaying 1 to replaying 7). . Needless to say, the type of winning combination is not limited to this and can be arbitrarily adopted.

  “Big Bonus (BB)” (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “BB”) is a special combination (operating combination) in which a big bonus game (BB game), which is a special game, is started by winning. As for the corresponding symbol combination, BB is “Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1”. For BB, the flag is carried over. That is, when the BB is won internally, a flag indicating this is set (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300), but even if the BB is not won in the game, the internal winning until the win is won. The BB flag is kept standing, the BB is in the internal winning state even after the next game, and the symbol combination “Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1” corresponding to the BB is in a state of winning all together. The main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the RT5 gaming state (this is a special gaming state, which will be described in detail later in FIG. 7) based on the display of this symbol combination.

  The “regular bonus (RB)” is a special combination (operating combination) in which a special game is started by winning a prize. The corresponding symbol combination is “BAR-BAR-BAR”. For RB, the flag is carried over. That is, when the RB is won internally, a flag indicating this is set (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300), but even if the RB is not won in the game, the internal winning until the win is won. The RB flag is maintained, and the RB is in the internal winning state even after the next game, and the symbol combination “BAR-BAR-BAR” corresponding to the RB is in a state of winning a prize. The main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the RT5 gaming state (this is a special gaming state, which will be described in detail later in FIG. 7) based on the display of this symbol combination. Note that the special gaming state ends when the number of medals paid out exceeds a predetermined number, but the value set as the predetermined number of BB is larger than that of RB. Therefore, BB has a greater benefit to the player than RB.

  The “re-playing role (re-playing role 1 to re-playing role 7)” is a winning combination (operating role) that allows the player to play a game without inserting a medal (game medium) in the next game by winning, No medals will be paid out. The corresponding symbol combinations are “replay-replay-replay (ordinary replay)” for replayer 1, “replay-replay-bell (promotion replay 1)” for replayer 2, and “replay” for replayer 3. -Replay-Cherry (Promotion Replay 2) ", Re-Gamer 4 is" Bell-Replay-Cherry (Promotion Replay 3) ", Re-Gamer 5 is" Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2 (Additional Replay) ", Re The game combination 6 is “Bell-Replay-Bell (Tumble Replay 1)”, and the re-game combination 7 is “Bell-Replay-Replay (Tumble Replay 2)”.

  “Small (Small 1 to 3)” is a winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning, and the corresponding symbol combination is “Cherry-ANY--ANY (Cherry)” The small role 2 is “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon (watermelon)”, and the small role 3 is “ANY-bell-ANY (bell)”. The corresponding payout number is as shown in FIG. In the case of “cherry-ANY-ANY”, the upper reel, the suspended symbol or the lower symbol of the left reel 110 may be “cherry”, and the symbols of the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112 may be any symbols. The meaning of ANY in the small role 3 is the same as that of cherry.

<Type of gaming state>
Next, with reference to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the types and transitions of the gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described. FIG. 7A is a transition transition diagram of the gaming state of the slot machine 100, and FIG. 7B is a table summarizing the transition conditions. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a lottery table for winning combinations in each gaming state.

  FIG. 7A is a state transition diagram of the gaming state. As the gaming state of the main control unit 300, the replay low probability state (RT0), the replay high probability preparation state (RT1), the replay high probability state A (RT2), the replay high probability state B (RT3), a special role The game is roughly divided into six game states: an internal winning state (RT4) and a special game state (RT5). In addition, there are cases where the general gaming state (RT0 to RT4) and the special gaming state (RT5) are roughly classified. Moreover, the alphabet shown on the arrow which connects between each game state respond | corresponds with the table | surface which put together the transition conditions of FIG.7 (b), and when the conditions described in this table are satisfied, it plays a game toward the arrow direction. State transitions. For example, the condition for shifting from RT0 to RT1 is winning of the re-gamer 2 as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 8 shows 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 lottery probability is a value obtained by multiplying the lottery value divided by 65536 by 100. For example, in RT3, the lottery value of the small combination 1 is 512, and the winning probability of the small combination 1 is 512/65536 * 100≈8%.

<Replay low probability state (RT0)>
The re-game low probability state is a game state having the lowest internal winning probability of re-game in the normal game state, and is also an initial game state. In the replay low probability state, a winning combination to be internally won is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT0” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

  The condition device (winning combination or combination of winning combinations) that is internally won in the low replay probability state includes special combination 1, special combination 2, replay combination 1, replay combination 1-2, and small combination 1 There is a small role 2 and a small role 3. 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”. The condition device is a concept in which a winning combination that is won simultaneously is regarded as one winning combination, and the lottery result referred to in the present invention refers to a conditional device or a winning combination. It may be just the winning combination.

  Here, “re-playing combination 1-2” indicates that re-playing combination 1 and re-playing combination 2 are won at the same time. In this case, it is determined which symbol combination corresponding to which combination is displayed according to the stop operation order of the player. In the present embodiment, the stop operation order that is correct when “re-gamer 1-2” is won is determined by lottery, and the stop buttons 137 to 139 are pressed in the stop operation order in accordance with the stop operation order won by the player. It is provided so that the re-game players 2 are aligned when operated, and the re-game players 1 are aligned when not operated. The order of stopping the stop buttons 137 to 139 is “left (stop button 137), middle (stop button 138), right (stop button (139))” “left, right, middle” ”,“ Middle, left, right ”,“ middle, right, left ”,“ right, left, middle ”,“ right, middle, left ”. However, the present invention is not limited to the method of the present embodiment, and includes, for example, a plurality of control replays that are not displayed on the winning line (for example, replays 8 to replays). The replaying role 1-2 is displayed by distinguishing the “replaying role 1-2” into 6 patterns of “replaying role 1-2-8” to “replaying role 1-2-13”. Re-Gamer 2 by changing the order of stop operation If the stop operation order is correct, it may be displayed.In this case, the six condition devices “re-game player“ 1-2-8 ”to“ re-game player 1-2-13 ”are drawn with equal probability. Is done.

  The description of the “replaying role 1-2” is “replaying role 3-7”, “replaying role 1-4”, “replaying role 1-5”, “replaying role 1-6”, “ This is true for each of “re-playing role 1-7” and “small role 3”. For “Small 3”, the correct stop operation order is “left, middle, right”, “left, right, middle”, “middle, left or right, right or left”, “right, left, The lottery is drawn with equal probability from five patterns of “middle”, “right, middle, left”. If the correct stop operation sequence is reached, the middle reel middle stage symbol becomes a bell symbol, and the symbols on the three reels 111 on the three active lines become bell symbols. Then, the middle reel upper symbol becomes a bell symbol, and the symbol of the middle reel 111 on one effective line becomes a bell symbol. Even in the case of “small role 3”, a control small role is provided (for example, small role 4 to small role 8), and the stopping operation order that is correct is determined in the same manner as “re-playing role 1-2”. You may be made to do. Moreover, the correct stop operation sequence is not limited to the above-described 6 patterns or 5 patterns, and can be identified by stop buttons provided such as 2 patterns and 3 patterns determined only by the stop button operated by the first stop operation. Any pattern may be used, and a correct stop operation order may be a plurality of patterns.

  Further, the AT gaming state will be described.

  The player determines which stop operation order is the correct stop operation order, that is, which stop operation order is the stop operation order that is advantageous for the player. It cannot be recognized unless it is notified.

  Here, as will be described later, the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, when the winning combination provided with the above-described stop operation sequence that is the correct answer is won, The stop operation order that is the correct answer is notified. In this way, notification of an operation procedure (stop operation order or operation timing) that is advantageous to the player is referred to as operation procedure notification. In addition, a state in which the operation procedure notification is continuously executed over a plurality of games after a predetermined start condition is satisfied is called an AT game (AT game state). The operation procedure notified by the first sub-control unit 400 in the AT state is a stop operation sequence recommended by the game machine or the game machine manufacturer. Note that the AT gaming state set by the first sub-control unit 400 is more advantageous for the player than the non-AT gaming state, and continues for a plurality of games. Further, the non-AT gaming state is the first gaming period according to the present invention, and the AT gaming state is equivalent to the second gaming period.

  In addition, it has the meaning that the wave of a ball can be created by having an AT gaming state and a non-AT gaming state. That is, the first sub-control unit 400 does not notify the transition to RT1, RT2 or RT3 when in the non-AT gaming state, and even if the transition to RT1, RT2 or RT3 should occur, The notification not to be displayed is not performed, and the stop operation order in which the bell symbol stops at the middle stage of the middle reel 111 when the small combination 3 is won is not notified. On the other hand, when the AT gaming state is entered, a notification is made to shift to RT1, RT2 or RT3, and further, a stop to avoid displaying the symbol combination of the re-gamer 7 so as not to shift from RT1, RT2 or RT3 to RT0. The operation order is notified, and the stop operation order in which the bell symbol is stopped is notified to the middle stage of the middle reel 111 when the small combination 3 is won. From these things, it is provided so that the difference between an advantageous state and an unfavorable state can be increased, and a wave of emergence can be created. Furthermore, since the first sub-control unit 400 performs switching between the AT gaming state and the non-AT gaming state, there is an advantage that various play management can be performed within the range of the lottery program performed by the main control unit 300. In the AT gaming state, the operation condition notification may be made higher than in the non-AT gaming state, and in the AT gaming state, the operation condition notification may be always performed.

<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 the replay high probability state, a winning combination to be internally won is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT1” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

  In the replay high probability ready state, the condition device (winning combination) that is won internally includes special combination 1, special combination 2, replay combination 1, replay combination 3-7, small combination 1 and small combination 2 and small role 3. 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, as shown in FIG. 7, in the replay high probability ready state, when the replaying role 3-7 is won and the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying role 7 is displayed, the replaying low probability state is entered. To do.

<Replay high probability state A (RT2)>
The re-game high probability state A is a game state in which the internal winning probability of the re-game player is higher than the re-game high probability ready state. In the replay high probability state, a winning combination to be internally won 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 A, the condition device (winning combination) for internal winning includes special combination 1, special combination 2, replay combination 1, replay combination 1-4, and replay combination 1-7. There are small part 1, small part 2, and small part 3. 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, as shown in FIG. 7, in the replay high probability state A, when the replay combination 1-4 is won and the symbol combination corresponding to the replay combination 4 is displayed, the replay high probability state B is entered. Transition.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, in the replay high probability state A, when the replay combination 1-7 is won and the symbol combination corresponding to the replay combination 7 is displayed, the replay low probability state is entered. To do.

<Replay High Probability State B (RT3)>
The replay high probability state B is a game state in which the internal winning probability of the regame player is higher than that of the replay high probability state A. In the replay high probability state, a winning combination to be internally won is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT3” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

  In the replay high probability state B, the condition device (winning combination) for internal winning includes special combination 1, special combination 2, replay combination 1, replay combination 1-5, replay combination 1-6, There are a replay combination 1-7, a small combination 1, a small combination 2 and a small combination 3. 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, as shown in FIG. 7, in the replay high probability state B, when the replaying role 1-6 is won and the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying role 6 is further displayed, the replaying high probability state A is entered. Transition.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, in the replay high probability state B, when the recombination player 1-7 is won and the symbol combination corresponding to the replay player 7 is displayed, the replay low probability state is entered. To do.

<Special role 1 internal winning state (RT2)>
In the case of being in RT0, RT1, RT2, and RT3, if the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is won internally, the state shifts to the special combination internal winning state (RT4).

  The special combination internal winning state is a gaming state in which the special combination 1 or the special combination 2 is internally selected and the player can display a symbol combination corresponding to the special combination by performing a stop operation at a predetermined timing. In the special combination internal winning state, a winning combination to be internally won is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT4” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG. The winning combination to be internally won in the special combination internal winning state includes a re-playing combination 1, a small combination 1, a small combination 2, and a small combination 3. 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, as shown in FIG. 7, when a symbol combination corresponding to the special combination is displayed in the special combination internal winning state, the state shifts to a special game state described later.
<Special gaming state (RT5)>
The special gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state. In the special game state, the winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT5” 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 4 in the winning combination.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, when the specified number (for example, 345 for RT5 based on special role 1 is 108, for RT5 based on special role 2 is 108), replay is low. Transition to a probability state.

  Note that the internal winning probability of each combination is obtained from the lottery data prepared in the ROM 306 by calculating numerical data corresponding to the range of the lottery data associated with each combination from the range of random number values acquired during the internal lottery. It is obtained by a value divided by numerical data (for example, 65535). 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.

  Further, the low replay probability state and the special role internal winning state are game states in which the total number of medals to be acquired is less than the total number of medals inserted. Therefore, it is a gaming state that is disadvantageous for the player. Further, in the re-gaming high probability state, the total number of medals to be acquired exceeds the total number of medals inserted, and there may be a gaming state that is beneficial to the player. Further, the BB gaming state is set so as to be a gaming state that is beneficial to the player. That is, the BB gaming state is a gaming state in which the total number of medals to be acquired exceeds the total number of medals inserted. In the present embodiment, the BB gaming state ends when a predetermined payout amount is paid out, and during that time there is no transition to the gaming state, but it is started by winning a special role 1 and other special gaming states (A so-called RB gaming state or the like) may be executed continuously and repeatedly. In addition, the BB game state is determined when the BB general game excluding the RB game during the BB game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times) or when the number of RB games executed during the BB game is a predetermined number of times. It may be made to end when it reaches (for example, three times).

  Next, the main process of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit 300.

  Basic control of the game is performed mainly by the CPU 310 of the main controller 300, and the CPU 310 repeatedly executes the main process of the main controller shown in FIG.

  When power is supplied to the slot machine 100, first, various initialization processes are executed in step S101 of the main control part main process.

  In step S102, processing related to medal insertion is performed. Here, it is checked whether or not medals have been inserted, and the winning line display lamp 120 is turned on according to the number of medals inserted. In the case where the player has won the re-game player in the previous game, the same number of bets as the previous game can be played without additional insertion of medals. Also, processing related to the game start operation is performed. Here, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated. If it is determined that the start operation has been performed, the number of inserted medals is determined. Note that the start operation is not accepted when the bet number is not set.

  In step S103, a valid winning line is determined.

  In step S104, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 317 is acquired.

  In step S105, the internal lottery of the winning combination is performed using the random number value acquired in step S104 and the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306. In addition, preparation for transmitting an internal winning command is made based on the determination of the winning combination as a result of the internal lottery. The command prepared here is transmitted to the first sub control unit 400 in step S208 of the main control unit timer interrupt process of FIG. In this process, the main control unit 300 determines a predetermined lottery result from a plurality of predetermined lottery results based on the operation of the start lever 135, and corresponds to a lottery means. The plurality of types of lottery results include “re-gamer 1-5” which is a specific lottery result referred to in the present invention.

  In step S106, reel stop table candidates are selected for each stop operation sequence of the reels 110 to 112 based on the internal lottery result in step S105. For example, in the internal lottery in step S105, if it is determined that the small combination 1 has been internally won, the small reel 1 can be used as a reel stop table candidate for each of the left reel 110, the middle reel 111, and the right reel 112. A stop table for each reel 110 to 112 is selected. In addition, for a condition device provided with a correct push order and an incorrect answer push order, a correct answer push order and an incorrect answer push order are determined by lottery using a predetermined random number.

  In step S107, rotation of all reels 110 to 112 is started by reel rotation start processing.

  In step S108, based on the operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139, the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the respective stop buttons are stopped, and it is determined whether or not all the reels, that is, the reels 110 to 112 are all stopped. If all reels have stopped, the process proceeds to step S109. The main control unit 300 performs stop control of the reels 110 to 112 according to the stop table determined in step S106, and therefore the reels 110 to 110 are based on the operation results of the stop buttons 137 to 139 and the internal lottery result. The stop control related to the stop 112 is performed and corresponds to a stop control means.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 internally wins “re-game player 1-5”, which is a specific lottery result referred to in the present invention (becomes a specific lottery result derivation state), and the stop buttons 137 to 139 are provided. When the operated order matches a specific operation order (stop operation order to be correct), the reels 110 to 112 are stopped in a specific stop display mode (stop display mode in which the re-game player 5 wins). Control and stop operation in which “re-game player 1-5” is internally won (in a specific lottery result derivation state) and the order in which stop buttons 137 to 139 are operated is different from the specific operation order When the order (stop operation order different from the correct stop operation order) matches, the reels in a predetermined stop display mode (stop display mode in which the re-game player 1 wins) different from the specific stop display mode It controls to stop. As will be described later, the first sub-control unit 400 performs a notification of an extra notification on condition that a specific lottery result has been won, but a reel stop display mode and an additional notification of a specific lottery result winning. The execution conditions can be linked to each other, and the player can be surely added and recognized, and the player can be given a high sense of exaltation.

  Note that, even if the re-game player 1 wins or the re-game player 5 wins, the benefit of re-game can be obtained in both cases, so the main control unit 300 internally wins the “re-game player 1-5”. And the stop operation order in which the stop buttons 137 to 139 are operated is different from the specific operation order (stop operation order different from the correct stop operation order), In other words, on the basis of the fact that the re-game player 1 wins the winning operation sequence), the privilege granted based on a specific stop display mode (the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game player 5) by the privilege grant means described later The reels 110 to 112 are controlled to be stopped in a predetermined stop display mode (symbol combination corresponding to the replaying player 1) to which the same privilege (replaying) is given. With this configuration, the reel stop display mode can be uniquely associated with the additional notification described later, and the player's gaming motivation can be reduced based on the presence or absence of additional settings described later in the AT gaming state. Can be prevented.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the rotating reels 110 to 112 are stopped by operating the stop buttons 137 to 139, a predetermined symbol portion is displayed from the symbols displayed on the symbol display window at the time when the stop operation is performed. It is provided to stop after continuing to rotate up to (maximum 4 symbols). In other words, it is provided so that a predetermined symbol cannot be displayed on the effective line unless a stop operation is performed at a predetermined timing. The same applies to the “seven 2” symbol that is the symbol combination corresponding to the re-playing combination 5. For example, when the “seven 2” symbol is displayed as the upper symbol of the left reel 110, the upper symbol of the left reel is number 13. The left stop button 137 must be operated at a timing when any symbol from the “watermelon” symbol to the seventh symbol of No. 9 is displayed. As described above, the main control unit 300 is in the specific lottery result derivation state (the internal winning state of “re-gamer 1-5”), and at least one specific reel (in the present embodiment, each reel) The operation timing at which the stop operation means (in this embodiment, the stop buttons 137 to 139) corresponding to the reels 110 to 112 is operated is the specific operation timing (the timing at which the Seven 2 symbols are displayed on the effective line) ), The reels are controlled to stop in a specific stop display mode (stop display mode in which the Seven 2 symbols are displayed on the active line), and the specific lottery result derivation state (“re-game player 1- 5 ”is an internal winning state), and the operation timing when the stop operation means corresponding to the specific reel is operated differs from the specific operation timing. If it matches the timing (timing at which the Seven 2 symbols are not displayed on the active line), the reel is placed in a predetermined stop display mode (stop display mode in which the Seven 2 symbols are not displayed on the active line) different from the specific stop display mode. It is controlled to stop. By having comprised in this way, the interest of a game improves by making a player select whether it is related to execution of the superposition notification mentioned later, and decline in a game willingness can be prevented. The degree of rotation after the stop operation is performed is determined based on the pull-in number control table stored in the ROM 306.

  In step S109, the winning determination (display determination) of the symbol stopped by pressing the stop buttons 137 to 139 is performed. Here, when the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination internally or the winning combination is displayed (displayed) on the active line, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. In step S109, a setting corresponding to the result of the winning determination is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. The command prepared here is transmitted to the first sub control unit 400 in step S208 of the main control unit timer interrupt process of FIG. Further, information on the number of payouts corresponding to the symbol combination stored in the ROM 306 is acquired, and the information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 as a payout request number. The main control unit 300 performs a determination process for determining whether or not the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the active line is a symbol combination determined in advance corresponding to each of the roles, It can be said that it constitutes determination means.

  In step S110, a medal payout process is performed. In this medal payout process, if a winning combination with a payout is won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out. In other words, the main control unit 300 gives the player a profit based on the determination result of the determination means. In addition, in the process of step S108-step S110, since the main control part 300 performs the process which provides a predetermined | prescribed privilege to a player based on the stop display aspect of the stopped reels 110 to 112, it says to this invention. It corresponds to privilege grant means. In addition, the privilege provision means here may be provided only for the privilege that benefits the player for the increase or decrease of the game media. In this case, the medal payout, re-game setting, and increase in the number of AT games can be said to be a benefit that benefits the player with respect to the increase / decrease of the game medium, but only if a specific effect is performed. It may not correspond to the privilege granted by the privilege granting means.

  In step S111, game state control processing is performed. In this gaming state control process, control for shifting the gaming state is performed. For example, when the special role 1 wins, a special gaming state (RT5) is prepared so as to start from the next game. If a payout number equal to or greater than a specific number is paid out in, preparations are made so that the re-playing low-probability gaming state (RT0) can be started from the next time. Further, in the replay high probability state A (RT2), when the symbol combination of the replaying role 7 is displayed, preparation is made so that the replay low probability state (RT0) can be started from the next time.

  As described above, the main control unit 300 starts from using a game medium electronically stored in the storage means for electronically storing game media, and is electronically stored in the storage means. A plurality of reels, each of which is provided with a plurality of types of symbols, starts rotating when a predetermined rotation start instruction operation is received, and the rotation is performed. Based on the acceptance of the start instruction operation, whether or not the internal winning of a plurality of types of winning combinations is determined by lottery, each of the plurality of reels individually stops rotation by receiving a predetermined rotation stop instruction operation, If the condition based on the combination based on the lottery result and the combination of symbols when the reels are stopped matches the predetermined payout condition, the game medium is paid out and the match ends. If not, the game progression process is executed to proceed with a series of games (corresponding to one game according to the present invention) which are terminated without paying out the game medium, and constitutes a game progression means. . Further, the bet buttons 130 to 132, the start lever 135, and the stop buttons 137 to 139 that accept the insertion instruction operation advance the game based on the accepted operation.

  Further, the main control unit 300, based on accepting the operation of the start lever 135, determines whether the plurality of reels start rotating and whether or not the internal winning of a plurality of types of predetermined roles is won by lottery, Each of the plurality of reels 110 to 112 individually stops rotation based on receiving the operation of the plurality of stop switches 137 to 139, and there is a condition determined by the symbol combination when the plurality of reels 110 to 112 are stopped. If a predetermined payout condition (specifically, a specific symbol combination is displayed on the activated line) is met, the game medium is paid out.

  In addition, it is 1 to obtain a lottery result (that is, to give a profit to the player based on the stop of the reels 110 to 112) with a predetermined lottery opportunity (that is, whether or not the internal winning is determined by lottery). It may be a game of times.

  Next, timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU 310 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit 300.

  The main control unit 300 includes a timer circuit 315 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms). 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 310 to the stack area is performed.

  In step S202, WDT (watchdog timer) is restarted.

  In step S203, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, detection signals from various sensors (for example, medal insertion sensor 320, start lever sensor 321, stop button sensor 322, etc.) are input via the input interface 360, and the presence or absence of the detection signal is monitored. The signal is stored in a signal state storage area provided for each sensor in the RAM 313.

  In step S204, various game processes are performed. Specifically, an interrupt status is acquired (various interrupt statuses are acquired based on signals from various sensors), and processing according to this status is performed. For example, if the interrupt status is in the medal insertion process, the medal insertion acceptance process is performed. If the interrupt status is in the payout process, the medal payout process is performed.

  In step S205, timer update processing is performed. Various timers are updated for each time unit.

  In step S206, device monitoring / control processing is performed. Regarding the device monitoring / control processing, the signal states of various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step S203 are read to monitor the presence or absence of an error, and when an error is detected, error processing is executed. For example, the error state of the start lever 135 is monitored based on the signal state of the start lever sensor 321, and the error state of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is monitored based on the signal state of the stop button sensor 322.

  In step S207, if the status of each reel is “start rotation”, a reel control process is performed. In this reel control process, the rotation of the reels is controlled and the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the pressed stop buttons 137 to 139 is stopped based on the reel stop table determined in step S505 in FIG. .

  In step S208, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various set commands are transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. The output schedule information transmitted to the sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits in this embodiment, and bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bits 11 to 14. Is a command type (in this embodiment, a basic command, a start lever reception command, an effect command accompanying an effect lottery process, a rotation start command accompanying the start of rotation of the reels 110 to 112, and an operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139. Stop button reception command, stop position information command accompanying the stop processing of reels 110 to 112, payout number command and payout end command accompanying medal payout processing, etc., bits 0 to 10 are command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type) ).

  In the sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the effect 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 the command data included in the output schedule information Based on this information, the contents of the effect control can be determined.

  In step S209, external signal output processing is performed. Here, predetermined information (for example, information relating to the gaming state) is transmitted from the information output circuit 334 to the information input circuit 652 of the external device.

  In step S210, 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 S212, and when the low voltage signal is off (power supply shutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S211.

  In step S211, 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.

  On the other hand, in step S212, 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. Do.

  Next, processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the processing executed by the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 6A of the first sub control unit 400 is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 6B is a flowchart illustrating in detail the command input process executed in step S704 of FIG. FIG. 6C is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 4D is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400.

  The main process of the first sub control unit 400 is executed when a reset signal is input to the first sub control unit 400. First, in step S301 in FIG. 9A, 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.

  In step S302, it is determined whether or not the timer variable stored in the timer variable storage area which is a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400 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 S303.

  In step S303, 0 is substituted into the timer variable.

  In step S304, first sub-control unit command processing is performed. 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 when receiving a command, performs a predetermined process according to the received command. Details will be described later.

  In step S305, an effect control process is performed. Here, processing related to effect control, such as setting effect data, is performed based on the processing executed in step S304.

  In step S306, if there is a command to the sound source IC 418 in the effect data read in step S305, this command is output to the sound source IC 418.

  In step S307, if there is a command to various lamps 420 in the effect data read in step S305, this command is output to the drive circuit 422.

  In step S308, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S305, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S302.

  Next, the command input process in step S704 in FIG. 10A will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 5B is a flowchart of command input processing executed by the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S401, it is determined whether there is an unprocessed command. In this process, it is determined what command the command received from the main control unit 300 in the command reception process described in detail in FIG.

  In step S402, a predetermined process corresponding to the unprocessed command acquired in step S401 is executed. Specifically, when an internal winning command is acquired in step S401, processing based on the acquisition of the internal winning command is executed.

  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 S501, 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), and the timer interrupt process is performed by using the timer interrupt as a trigger. Execute in the cycle.

  In step S601, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S302 in the first sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. Therefore, in step S302 of FIG. 9A, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S602, transmission of a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S308 of FIG. The RAM 408 stores, in a predetermined storage area, a lottery random number for the number of additional AT games described later, a lottery random number value for a predecessor counter lottery described later, a lottery random number value for an additional pattern lottery described later, and a false number described later. It stores a lottery random value for the precursor counter. In this process, these random number values are updated.

  Next, the command input process executed by the first sub control unit 400 in step S304 of FIG. 11A will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of command input processing executed by the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S701, it is determined whether or not an internal winning command has been received in step S501 of FIG. If there is, the process proceeds to step S702, and if not, the process proceeds to step S703.

  In step S702, an internal winning command reception process is performed. Details will be described later.

  In step S703, it is determined whether or not a winning determination command is received in step S501 of FIG. If there is, the process proceeds to step S704, and if not, the process proceeds to step S705.

  In step S704, a winning determination command reception process is performed. Details will be described later.

  In step S705, processing is performed when another command is received.

  Next, the internal winning command reception process executed by the first sub control unit 400 in step S702 of FIG. 12 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the internal winning command reception process executed by the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S801, internal winning information is updated. Here, the internal winning information included in the internal winning command is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408.

  In step S802, it is determined whether an AT flag described later is set. If it is set, the process proceeds to step S803, and if it is not set, the process proceeds to S804.

  In step S803, an addition process is performed. Details will be described later.

  In step S804, AT setting processing is performed. Details will be described later.

  In step S805, other processing is performed.

  Next, the AT setting process executed by the first sub control unit 400 in step S804 in FIG. 13 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of AT setting processing executed by the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S901, it is determined whether or not an internal lottery is won. The AT lottery is a winning combination that triggers the AT lottery. In this embodiment, the special combination 1, the special combination 2, the small combination 1 and the small combination 2 correspond to the winning combination.

  In step S902, an AT lottery process is performed. Here, the AT lottery is performed based on the lottery value corresponding to each AT lottery and the random number for AT lottery stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 408.

  In step S903, it is determined whether or not the result of the lottery performed in step S902 is a win. When winning, the process proceeds to step S904, and when not winning, the process ends.

  In step S904, an initial value of the number of internal AT games is set in an AT game number storage area provided in the RAM 408. The value set here is 50 indicating the number of AT games for 50 times, but the value set according to predetermined conditions such as which lottery role the AT lottery role was, what lottery result the lottery result was, etc. May be different.

  In step S905, an AT flag is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408 of the first sub control unit 400. In the present embodiment, whether the AT gaming state or the non-AT gaming state is determined based on whether or not the AT flag is set. That is, the first sub-control unit 400 has a first game period (a period in which the non-AT game state is set) and a second that is more advantageous to the player than the first game period and continues for a plurality of games. And a predetermined game period (a period in the AT game state) from a plurality of types of game states including the game period (AT game state), and corresponds to the game period setting means referred to in the present invention.

  Next, the addition process executed by the first sub control unit 400 in step S803 of FIG. 13 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the extra process executed by the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S1001, it is determined whether or not an extra notification flag is set. Adding up means adding the number of games in which a gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state, such as the AT gaming state, is added, and adding up means notifying that there was an addition, The extra notification flag means a flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 408 in step S1206 of FIG. If it is set, the process proceeds to step S1002, and if it is not set, the process proceeds to step S1003.

  In step S1002, extra navigation setting processing is performed. Details will be described later.

  In step S1003, it is determined whether or not the additional combination has been won internally. If it has been won, the process proceeds to step S1004. If not, the process proceeds to step S1005. The extra combination is a winning combination that triggers the extra lottery executed in step S1201 of FIG. 17 to be described later. In this embodiment, the special combination 1, the special combination 2, the small combination 1 And small role 2 is that.

  In step S1004, an additional AT game number update process is performed. Details will be described later.

  In step S1005, effect data for notifying the pressing order is set. The push order notification is notification that prompts the player to perform a stop operation in a predetermined stop operation order. Here, when a value greater than or equal to 0 is set in a precursor counter, which will be described later, or a false precursor counter, which will be described later, the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying combination 4 is won when the “replaying combination 1-4” is won internally. Production data for informing the stop operation order displayed on the line is set, and other than that, the production data for informing the stop operation order in which the symbol combination corresponding to the re-player 1 is displayed on the winning line is set. Set.

  In addition, when the game state is RT3 and the winning lottery to be described later is won, but the number of added games is not notified to the player, and the “re-gamer 1-6” is won internally, The effect data for notifying the stop operation order in which the symbol combination corresponding to the game combination 1 is displayed on the winning line is set, and the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game player 6 is displayed on the winning line otherwise. The stop operation order is notified.

  Further, when the small combination 3 is won internally, effect data for notifying the stop operation sequence in which the bell symbol stops is set in the middle symbol of the middle reel 111.

  When “re-game player 1-5” is internally won, push order notification effect data is set in step S1103 or step S1104 of FIG. 16 to be described later. Do not set.

  In step S1006, the number of internal AT games and the number of remaining game displays are subtracted. Specifically, first, the number of AT games stored in the AT game number storage area is decremented. Next, in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 408, the value of the number of remaining AT games displayed by the effect image display device 157 (hereinafter “remaining game display number”) is stored. 1 is subtracted and a command for displaying the subtracted value is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500.

  In step S1007, other effect data is set.

  Next, the additional navigation setting process executed by the first sub control unit 400 in step S1002 of FIG. 15 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of extra navigation setting processing executed by the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S1101, it is determined whether or not “re-game player 1-5” has been won internally. If the internal winning is made, the process proceeds to step S1102, and if not, the process is terminated.

  In step S1102, it is determined whether an allowance flag described later is set. The allowance flag is a flag set in step S1311 of FIG.

  In step S <b> 1103, the push order notification effect data that prompts the re-gamer 5 to win is set. The effect data set here also notifies the operation timing for prompting the re-gamer 5 to win a prize together with the order of pressing.

  In step S1104, push order notification effect data for prompting the re-gamer 1 to win is set.

  As described above, the first sub-control unit 400 is in the specific lottery result derivation state (the state in which “re-gamer 1-5” has been won internally) and the additional setting (addition) has been determined (described later). However, the permission flag is not set unless the addition is determined), the notification means is controlled to notify the specific operation order (here, the stop operation order for winning the re-gamer 5), and the specific lottery result In the derived state and when the additional setting is not determined, a notification means (for example, a lamp) is notified so as to notify a predetermined operation order (stop operation order for winning the re-gamer 1) different from the specific operation order. And an effect image display device). In addition, when the first sub-control unit 400 notifies the stop operation order for winning the re-gamer 5, the effect image display device displays the symbol combination (seven 2-seven 2-seven 2) corresponding to the re-gamer 5. By outputting a command to be displayed to the second sub-control unit 500, notification indicating a specific operation timing is performed.

  Note that the game console is limited to one-way communication from the main control unit 300 to the first sub-control unit 400 mainly for the purpose of preventing fraud as described above, and only combines a specific stop display mode with an additional notification. If it tries to do so, the specific stop display mode will be stopped even when no additional notification is made, and the specific stop display mode (in this embodiment, the winning of the re-gamer 5) and the additional notification can be uniquely linked. Can not. Thus, only when there is an allowance flag, the specific stop display mode and the additional notification can be uniquely associated by performing the push order notification that prompts the re-gamer 5 to win in step S1103. Note that the first sub-control unit 400 also performs a push order notification for avoiding the winning of the re-gamer 7, and the push order notification for avoiding the winning of the re-gamer 7 and the push order notification in step S1103 or step S1104 are performed. Since the notification is made in such a manner that the player cannot be distinguished, the player plays the game in the push order in order to avoid disadvantages. But even if it carries out by the alerting | reporting aspect which can be distinguished, the effect of this invention can be achieved. However, in order to make the present invention more effective, it is better to perform in a notification mode that the player cannot distinguish.

  Next, the update process of the number of additional AT games executed by the first sub-control unit 400 in step S1002 of FIG. 15 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the process for updating the number of extra AT games executed by the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an extra AT game number lottery table stored in the ROM 406 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a precursor counter lottery table stored in the ROM 406 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a false precursor counter lottery table stored in the ROM 406 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an extra notification pattern lottery table stored in the ROM 406 of the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S1201, a lottery random number is acquired from the lottery random number for the number of extra AT games stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 408, and the lottery random number, information on the selected extra combination and the extra AT game stored in the ROM 406 are obtained. The number of AT games to be added is determined based on the number lottery table.

  Specifically, description will be made using the extra AT game number lottery table shown in FIG.

  For example, when a cherry is won as an extra role, the number of AT games to be added is determined based on a random number for lottery acquired from the cherry row. In the case of Cherry, as shown in the figure, 1% is the case where the number of AT games is 300G, 1% is 200G, 1% is 100G, 7% is 30G, and 30G is 30G Is 20%, 10G is 20%, and 0G (ie, no addition is performed) is 50%. The first sub-control unit 400 refers to this additional AT game number lottery table and determines how many additional AT games the number of games will be based on the random number for lottery.

  Next, in step S1202, it is determined whether or not it is determined to perform addition (ie, other than 0G is selected) as a result of the lottery performed in step S1201, and if it is determined to perform addition, the process proceeds to step S1203. If not, the process proceeds to step S1208.

  In step S1203, the number of internal AT games is added. Here, the value won in step S1201 is added to the current value in the AT game number storage area. As described above, the first sub-control unit 400 is in the AT gaming state based on a predetermined condition that the player has won the extra role and won the extra lottery in the game in which the gaming period in the AT gaming state is set. It is determined to perform an additional setting for adding the number of games in the game period, and corresponds to the additional setting determining means referred to in the present invention. The first sub-control unit 400 performs additional setting (additional setting of the number of AT games in this embodiment) based on the determination of the additional setting determination unit, and corresponds to the additional setting unit. Here, only an internal value is added, and the player cannot recognize whether or not the number of AT games has been added.

  In step S1204, it is determined whether or not an additional notification flag to be described later is set. If it is set, the process proceeds to step S1207, and if not set, the process proceeds to step S1205.

  In step S1205, the warning counter is initialized. The sign counter is a counter stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408. When the sign counter is set, the first sub-control unit 400 stops the game player 4 to win a prize as described in step S1005. Since operation notification is performed, it becomes easy to shift to RT3. As will be described later, the first sub-control unit 400 notifies that there is an extra based on the winning of the re-gamer 5 who is elected only in the case of RT3. Therefore, when the player shifts to RT3, the player becomes a precursor to the additional notification, and can play a game in expectation of the additional notification. In addition, the amount of profit that the player obtains does not change even if the “re-game player 1-5” is the push order for winning the re-game player 1 or the push order for winning the re-game player 5. Since it is troublesome for the player to frequently perform push order navigation for such simultaneous winning combinations, the push order notification is performed only when necessary.

  The first sub-control unit 400 acquires a lottery random number from the sign counter lottery random number stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 408, and the lottery random number, the second sub-control unit 500 causes the effect image display device 157 to The value of the precursor counter is determined based on the information of the remaining game display number displayed in the above and the precursor counter lottery table stored in the ROM 406.

  Specifically, description will be made using the precursor counter lottery table shown in FIG.

  For example, when the remaining game display number information is 25, the value of the precursor counter is determined based on the random number for lottery from the column “20 to 39”. In the case of “20 to 39”, as shown in the figure, the case of 0 is 34%, the case of 10G is 33%, and the case of 20G is 33%. The first sub-control unit 400 refers to such a precursor counter lottery table and determines how much the value of the precursor counter is to be set by lottery.

  In step S1206, an additional notification flag is set.

  In step S1207, an additional notification pattern is set. The additional notification pattern is the number of unreported additional games (the value obtained by subtracting the remaining game display number from the value stored in the AT game number storage area) and the lottery for the additional pattern stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 408. This is a notification pattern determined based on a random number for random lottery obtained and an additional AT game number lottery table stored in the ROM 406.

  This will be specifically described with reference to FIG.

  The first sub-control unit 400 refers to the table corresponding to 100G and executes the additional notification pattern lottery stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 408 when the number of unreported additional games is 100G in executing the process of step S1201. An additional notification pattern is determined based on the lottery random number acquired from the random lottery storage unit.

  For example, when selecting “Pattern with first gain notification of 30G, second add-on notification of 30G and third add-on notification of 40G” selected with a probability of 25%, the first sub-control unit 400 This information is stored in the additional pattern storage area of the RAM 408. This information is referred to in step S1402 of FIG.

  In addition, when there is an increase again after determining the additional notification pattern and performing the additional notification, the additional notification pattern is determined again.

  Further, for example, as shown in the table of “1st time: 10 times, 2nd time: 10 times, 3rd time: 20 times, 4th time: 30 times, 5th time: 30 times” of “100 non-notification added games”, When the additional notification is notified a plurality of times, the (N + 1) th notification notifies the number of additions greater than the Nth notification. By doing so, it is possible to further prevent a decrease in game motivation based on a more advantageous period.

  In step S1208, a false precursor counter is initialized. The false precursor counter is a counter stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408. When the false precursor counter is set, the first sub-control unit 400 wins the re-game player 4 as described in step S1005. Since the stop operation notification to be urged is performed, it is easy to shift to RT3. Up to this point, it is the same as the precursor counter, but since it is executed when there is no addition, no additional notification is executed even if the process shifts to RT3. However, since the player cannot distinguish from the case where the precursor counter is set, the game can be performed with the expectation of the additional notification due to the transition to RT3.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the winning determination command reception process executed by the first sub-control unit 400 in step S705 of FIG. 12 will be described in detail. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the winning determination command reception process executed by the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S1301, it is determined whether or not the AT flag is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408. If it has been set, the process proceeds to step S1302, and if not, the process ends.

  In step S1302, it is determined whether or not an additional notification flag is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408. If it is set, the process proceeds to step S1303. If it is not set, the process proceeds to step S1305.

  In step S1303, it is determined whether an allowance flag, which will be described later, is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408. If it is set, the process proceeds to step S1304. If it is not set, the process proceeds to step S1309.

  In step S1304, an extra notification process is performed. Details will be described later.

  In step S1305, it is determined whether or not the value of the false precursor counter is greater than 0. If it is larger, the process proceeds to step S1306.

  In step S1306, the false precursor counter is updated. Specifically, the value of the false precursor counter is decremented.

  In step S1307, the value of the precursor counter is updated. Specifically, the value of the precursor counter is decremented.

  In step S1308, it is determined whether or not the value of the precursor counter is a specified value (0 in the present embodiment). If so, the process proceeds to step S1309, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1310.

  In step S1309, an allowable flag is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408. Here, the permissible flag will be described. The permissible flag is a flag that is set for the first time when the value of the prognostic counter that is set based on winning the extra lottery becomes 0 (or when it is 0 from the beginning). Yes, the processing of step S1304 described later is executed on the condition that this flag is set. As will be described later, in the process of step S1304, it is determined whether or not the re-gamer 5 has won a prize, and if there is a prize, an extra notification for notifying that an extra has been performed in the past is executed. That is, the first sub-control unit 400 indicates that the additional setting has been determined in the game in which the AT gaming state is set after the additional combination is won and the additional setting is determined. The notification means (for example, the lamp, the speakers 272 and 277, the effect image display device 157 controlled by the second sub-control unit 500, etc.) is controlled so as to perform additional setting determination notification (addition notification) as notification. The first sub-control unit 400 sends a command to the second sub-control unit 500, and the second sub-control unit 500 notifies the predetermined notification means such as the effect image display device 157 in response to the command. In this case, it can be said that the first sub-control unit 400 controls the effect image display device indirectly.

  In step S1310, it is determined whether or not the value of the AT game number storage area of the RAM 408 is a specified value (0 in this embodiment). If so, the process proceeds to step S1311. If not, the process ends.

  In step S1311, the AT flag is cleared.

  In step S1312, the AT flag stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 408 is deleted.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 23, the extra notification processing executed by the first sub control unit 400 in step S1304 in FIG. 22 will be described in detail. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the extra notification process executed by the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S1401, it is determined whether or not the re-game player 5 has been won. If it has been won, the process proceeds to step S1402, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1406.

  In step S1402, the effect data for extra notification is set. Here, the effect data for the additional notification is set based on the additional pattern stored in the RAM 408 in step S1207 of FIG. For example, the additional notification is performed in three times, and when this time is the first time, the additional amount corresponding to the first time is notified. This notification is performed based on whether or not the re-game player 5 is won. The re-playing combination 5 is won by the main control unit 300 based on a lottery based on random numbers for winning combination lottery. As described above, the main control unit 300 acquires a random number from a random number generation unit (random number generation circuit 316) that generates a random number, and therefore corresponds to the random number acquisition unit according to the present invention. In any game in the gaming state, additional setting determination notification (addition notification) is performed at a timing based on the fact that the random number acquired by the main control unit 300 is a random number for displaying “re-game player 1-5”. The control means (lamp, effect image display device 157, etc.) is controlled. In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 performs additional setting notification (addition notification) based on the fact that each reel 110 to 112 is stopped in a stop display mode in which the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game player 5 stops on the active line. ) Is controlled to perform notification means (lamp, effect image display device 157, etc.).

  In step S1403, the remaining game display number is updated. Here, the number of games corresponding to the reported amount of addition is added to the remaining game display number and displayed.

  In step S1404, it is determined whether or not the superposition notification has been completed. If it has been completed, the process proceeds to step S1405. If it has not been completed, the process is terminated.

  In step S1405, the addition flag and the allowance flag are cleared.

  In step S1406, it is determined whether or not the remaining game display number is a specified value. If it is the specified value, the process proceeds to step S1407, and if it is not the specified value, the process ends.

  In step S1407, when the remaining game display number becomes 0 before the additional notification is performed, the effect of notifying the additional game number based on the additional pattern even though the replay 5 is not won. Set the data.

  As described above, a series of flow for executing the additional notification in the present invention has been described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 23. Here, a rough flow of processing until the additional notification is executed will be supplementarily described.

  The first sub-control unit 400 performs an AT lottery process in step S902 of FIG. 14 when the main control unit 300 has won the AT lottery as a result of the winning combination lottery, and if it wins, the first sub-control unit 400 performs 50G in steps S904 and S905. Set the AT gaming state.

  Next, in the AT gaming state, the first sub-control unit 400 performs lottery for the number of AT games to be added in step S1201 in FIG. 17 when the winning combination lottery of the main control unit 300 is won as an internal winning combination. If it is won, a precursor counter is set in step S1205, an additional notification flag is set in step S1206, and an additional notification pattern is determined in step S1207. On the other hand, if no extra is performed, a false precursor counter is set.

  Next, in step S1307 of FIG. 22, the first sub-control unit 400 decrements the value of the precursor counter every time a winning determination command is received, that is, for each game, and the value of the precursor counter becomes zero. In this case, an allowable flag is set in step S1309.

  Finally, in step S1401 of FIG. 23, the first sub-control unit 400 determines whether or not a winning combination lottery has been won as a result of the winning combination lottery of the main control unit 300, and if it has won, in step S1402 Set up an effect for extra notification. The effect data set here is finally notified from the effect image display device or the like through the processing of steps S305 to S308 in FIG.

  Note that while the allowance flag is set, it is determined in step S1102 in FIG. 16 that there is no allowance flag, so the notification that prompts the re-gamer 5 to win is not executed. If the operation is performed in accordance with the notification, the winning of the re-gamer 5 does not occur in step S1401 of FIG. Therefore, no additional notification is executed while the permission flag is set.

<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>
Next, processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart of the process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 6A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 7B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 8C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 4D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S1501 of FIG. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in S1501. In this initialization process, input / output port initialization, storage area initialization in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step S1503, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S1505.

  In step S1505, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step S1507, command processing is performed. The CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S1509, an effect control process is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S 1507, processing such as reading the production data corresponding to this command from the ROM 506 is performed, and when the production data needs to be updated, the production data is updated.

  In step S1511, if there is a shutter control command in the effect data read in step S1509, shutter control corresponding to this command is performed.

  In step S1513, if there is an image control command in the effect data read in step S1509, image control corresponding to this command is performed (details will be described later), and the flow returns to step S1503. For example, when there is an image control command (image display command) related to a suggestion notification or an operation condition notification from the first sub-control unit 400, an image suggestion notification or an operation condition notification is executed based on this control command.

  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 S1601 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub-control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

  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 S1701, the timer variable referred to in step S1503 in FIG.

  In step S1703, various update processes are performed.

  Next, the image control process in step S1513 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 S1801, an instruction to transfer image data 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 536 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504.

  In step S1803, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal is input from the VDP 534. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S1805. If not, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it. In step S1805, 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 S1801, the CPU 504 includes information on the image data constituting the display image (coordinate axes and image sizes of the VRAM 536). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, 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 S1807, 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 S1809, 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 S1811. Otherwise, a generation end interrupt signal is input. Wait for input. In step S1811, 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.

  Next, an outline of the additional notification will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an outline of the superposition notification in time series.

  A point on the illustrated arrow line indicating the passage of time indicates the AT start time. Specifically, a value of 50 is set in the AT game number storage area of the RAM 408 in step S904 in FIG. 14, and an AT flag is set in step S905 immediately thereafter. 11 in step S308, the second sub-control unit 500 receives the information and the effect image display device 157 receives the information and displays a special effect and the number of remaining game displays (displays). This indicates the time when the number of AT games) is notified. At this time, the value of the AT game number storage area (internal AT game number) is 50, the number of display AT games displayed on the effect image display device 157 by the second sub control unit 500 is also 50, and the number of elapsed AT games The number of games that have passed since the AT gaming state started is zero.

  A point B on the illustrated arrow line indicates a point in time when the additional combination is won internally. Specifically, this indicates the time when it is determined in step S1003 in FIG. 15 that the winning combination has been internally won, and the processing in step S1004 is executed. The number of internal AT games at this time becomes 140 due to the execution of the process of step S1203 in FIG. 17, but in this embodiment, since there is no additional notification until the condition for additional notification is satisfied, The number of AT games is 40, and the number of elapsed AT games is 10.

  The point C on the illustrated arrow line indicates a point in time when the additional notification is executed by the winning combination of “Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2”, which is the state after the allowance flag is set. is there. Specifically, since it is determined in step S1303 in FIG. 22 that there is an allowance flag, the process in step S1304 in FIG. 22 is executed, and it is determined in step S1401 in FIG. In particular, the effect data for the additional notification in step S1402 is set, and this effect data is output to the second sub-control unit 500 in step S308 of FIG. 11, and the second sub-control unit 500 receives the information and the effect image. This shows the point in time when the display device 157 is controlled to perform the superimposition notification. At this time, the number of internal AT games is 120, the number of displayed AT games is 70 due to additional notification, and the number of elapsed AT games is 30. At this point in time, the number of AT games for 50G is still unreported.

  The point D on the illustrated arrow line indicates a point in time when the additional notification is executed when the additional notification combination wins again. Specifically, it is the same as point C. The number of internal AT games at this time is 110, the number of displayed AT games is 110 due to the additional notification, and the number of elapsed AT games is 40. At this time, there is no unreported number of AT games.

  The first sub-control unit 400 displays the remaining game display number of the AT game as shown in the figure. In the present embodiment, the effect image display device 157 is used, but it may be notified by other notifying means. For example, another display device such as a 7-segment display may be used, or a notification derived from the remaining game display number, such as a display by a meter image, may be provided to indicate the remaining game display number. .

  Next, the relationship between the establishment of the additional combination and the setting of the allowable flag will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 (a) is a diagram showing a case where an extra notification combination is won in a state where an allowance flag is set, and FIG. 26 (b) is a case where an extra notification combination is won in a state where no allowance flag is set. FIG.

  In FIG. 26 (a), the additional notification combination is won in a state where the allowance flag is set. At this time, the 1st sub control part 400 alert | reports the stop operation order which the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game player 5 stops. When the player performs a stop operation in the order of the stop operations and performs a stop operation at a predetermined timing (stop timing at which the Seven 2 symbols stop on the active line), the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game player 5 is valid. Stopped on the line. Then, the first sub-control unit 400 gives an additional notification based on the fact that the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game player 5 is stopped and displayed.

  On the other hand, when the player does not perform the stop operation in the stop operation order or does not perform the stop operation at a predetermined timing, the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game player 1 is stopped and displayed.

  In FIG. 26 (b), the additional informing role is won in a state where the allowable flag is not set. At this time, the 1st sub control part 400 alert | reports the stop operation order in which the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game player 1 stops. When the player performs the stop operation in the stop operation order notified by the first sub-control unit 400, the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game player 1 is stopped and displayed, so that the additional notification is not executed. Thus, a player who does not want to receive an additional notification can intentionally prevent the additional combination from being displayed on the winning line, and the additional notification is displayed when the number of displayed AT games becomes zero (that is, the processing of step S1407 is executed). Can be set aside). Accordingly, it is possible to provide a game stand that does not impair the interest of the game even for a player who wants to enjoy the excitement that the AT game will end if there is no notification.

  It should be noted that the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500, in RT3, notify the player to win the re-game 6 out of “re-game 1-6” and allow flag in “re-game 1-5”. The notification that prompts the player to win the replay 1 when it is not established and the notification that prompts the player to win the replay 7 when the allowance flag is established may be notified in a manner that is indistinguishable from the player. By doing in this way, the player will follow the push order because he / she does not want to move from RT3 to RT0 due to the replay 6 winning. At this time, if both of the push order and the operation timing are not performed in an appropriate manner as described above, the re-gamer 5 is prevented from being arranged, so that the re-gamer 5 is prevented from winning a prize while keeping the push order. be able to.

  As described above, in the above-described embodiment, the first game period (for example, a period in which the AT is not in a gaming state) and the player are more advantageous than the first game period and continue for a plurality of games. A game period setting means (for example, a first sub-game period setting means) for setting a predetermined game period (for example, a period in the AT gaming state) from a plurality of types of game periods including a second gaming period (for example, a period in the AT gaming state) Control unit 400), notification means for performing notification regarding the game (for example, effect image display device 157, speaker 272 and speaker 277), and notification control means for controlling the notification means (for example, first sub-control unit 400 or second sub-control). Unit 500), and in a predetermined game in which the second game period is set, the number of games in the second game period is set to a predetermined additional condition. Additional setting determining means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400) that determines to perform additional setting to be added based on the establishment of (for example, winning of the additional role), and the notification control means includes the additional setting determining means. An additional setting determination notification (for example, “how much AT” is a notification indicating that the determination of the additional setting has been made in the game in which the second setting is performed after the determination of the additional setting. The game table is characterized by controlling the notification means so as to perform “notification indicating whether the number of games in the gaming state has been added”). As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in gaming motivation based on the passage of an advantageous period.

  Note that, for example, unlike the game stand of this embodiment, if the winning of the game based on the passage of an advantageous period can be suppressed, a game stand that only gives an extra notification in the game when winning by an extra lottery. If, for example, an advantageous game period of 100G (second game period) is set, the player will add “because the remaining 100G games will be played at the start of the advantageous game period”. I can play games with motivation. However, when the number of remaining games displayed in the advantageous game period becomes small, such as when the remaining 10G is reached after about 90G, “There will be a low probability that the game will be added because only the remaining 10G will be played. "The feeling of giving up became stronger and the willingness to play diminished. Here, as in the present invention, when there is an additional game, the additional notification is performed on the game after the game with the additional game, so that the number of remaining games in the advantageous game period is large at the start of the advantageous game period. Therefore, if the remaining number of games in an advantageous game period decreases, the probability of an additional notification increases, so the additional notification is performed only for the game that has been added. It is possible to suppress a decrease in the willingness to play based on the passage of a period more advantageous than the game table.

  In the present embodiment, the first gaming period is a period in the non-AT gaming state and the second gaming period is the period in the AT gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a first game period is a period in which a re-game is won with a predetermined probability, and a second game state is a game period in which a re-game is won with a probability higher than the predetermined probability (so-called re-play). The period during which the game has a high probability state).

  Further, the game period may include a plurality of game states. For example, the first game period is a period in which a re-game is won with a predetermined probability (RT0 in the present invention), and the second game period has a higher probability than the first game period. A plurality of gaming states to be won (RT1, RT2, and RT3 in the present invention) may be used. As described above, the concept of the game period is a concept wider than the game state.

  In addition, the second game period continues for a plurality of games, but another game period (for example, a period in a non-AT game state) may be sandwiched. For example, if it is determined that the second game period will be 100G, the second game period lasts 50G, then another game period lasts 10G, and then the second game period lasts 50G. Good. That is, the second game period does not necessarily have to be continuous.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the predetermined additional condition is selected as the winning combination. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the additional condition is different from the present embodiment, for example, that a specific lottery result is continuously derived. Also good.

  In addition, the additional setting determination notification in the present embodiment notifies the addition and the number of added games at the same time. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only the addition may be notified. In this embodiment, the additional notification is performed after the additional setting based on the additional setting determination. However, the additional notification may be performed after the additional setting determination, and then the additional setting may be performed.

  Further, the additional determination notification in the present embodiment is based on a condition that a predetermined winning combination is won as an additional determination notification condition that is a condition for performing additional determination notification. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a predetermined effect lottery is won It is good also as additional decision alerting | reporting conditions.

  Further, the additional setting determination notification in the present embodiment notifies a part or all of the added amount by one additional setting determination notification.

  Further, the additional setting means in this embodiment performs the additional setting so as to add the number of games added to the number of internal AT games, but is not limited thereto. For example, when 50 games are set as the second gaming state of one set and added, the second gaming state may be added for another set. In this case, a gaming state different from the second gaming state may be set between each set.

  Further, unlike the present embodiment, it is that the player has stopped the game period end condition in the AT gaming state according to an operation procedure in which the player makes an incorrect answer, and the first sub-control unit 400 performs the correct operation. The present invention may be applied to a game machine that avoids the player from performing an operation procedure that is incorrect by notifying the procedure. That is, such a game machine notifies an appropriate operation procedure so as not to perform an incorrect operation procedure, but an additional setting may be added to the number of notifications of this operation procedure. At this time, the “first game period” and the “second game period” are not predetermined periods, but the average amount of the number of games in the second game period is increased by the addition. Therefore, such an addition is also included in the additional setting referred to in the present invention.

  The notifying means notifies the remaining number of games in the second game period. That is, the storage means (RAM 408) for storing the remaining number of game times information of the second game period is provided, and the notification means (the first sub control unit 400 and the second sub control unit 500) is based on the remaining game number information. The notification suggesting the remaining number-of-games information is executed. The remaining number of games to be notified at this time may not necessarily be the exact remaining number of games, but when the second game period shifts to the first game period, the exact remaining number of games is displayed (that is, (After displaying that the remaining number of games has run out), the process proceeds.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, it is provided with random number acquisition means (for example, main control unit 300) for acquiring random numbers from random number generation means (for example, random number generation circuit 316) for generating random numbers, and the notification control means is random number acquisition means. Timing based on having acquired a predetermined random number (for example, timing based on winning of re-gamer 5 based on winning of re-gamer 5 in a predetermined game in a state where the AT game state is set) Thus, there is a description of a gaming machine characterized by controlling the notification means so as to perform additional setting determination notification. Thereby, the alerting | reporting timing of an additional setting determination alert | report can be made variable, and the interest of a player's game can be improved more.

  In the present embodiment, the random number generation circuit 316 is used as a random number generation means for generating a random number. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a random number generated on the software by the first sub-control unit 400 may be used as the random number generation means. .

  Further, the first sub-control unit 400 may perform the additional setting determination notification at a timing that is variable with respect to the remaining game display number. In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 executes an additional setting determination notification when the first condition (that is, winning the re-gamer 5) is established, and the second condition (remaining game display) that is different from the first condition The additional setting determination notification is also executed when the number is satisfied.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, a plurality of types of symbols are provided, a plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112) that are rotationally driven, and a stop operation unit that is provided for each of the reels and stops the reels individually. (E.g., stop buttons 137 to 139), lottery means (e.g., main control unit 300) for determining a predetermined lottery result (e.g., replaying player 1-5) from a plurality of predetermined lottery results by lottery, and stop Reel stop based on the operation result of the operation means (for example, in which order the stop operation means were operated to stop) and the lottery result derived by the lottery means (which combination or condition device was derived by lottery) Stop control means (for example, the main control unit 300) for performing stop control related to, the notification control means by the stop control means An explanation of a game stand characterized by controlling notifying means to perform additional setting determination notification based on the fact that the reel has been stopped in a specific stop display mode (for example, that the re-game player 5 has won a prize). Has been made. Since the stop display mode of each reel 110 to 112 is directly linked to the payout of medals, the stop display mode of each reel 110 to 112 can be linked to the additional notification, and the player can be surely recognized the additional notification. And a high sense of elevation can be given to the player. That is, if the player is clearly notified of the extra notification, the interest of the game can be improved more than the notification of the extra addition using the effect image display device 157 or the like. Since the reels 110 to 112 are the devices that are most interesting to the player indicating the number of game media to be paid out, the player can be added by performing an additional notification based on the winning of the reels 110 to 112. The effect of recognizing what happened is further enhanced. Further, in the present embodiment, since a specific stop display mode (winning of the re-playing game 5) and an additional notification (effect image display device 157, etc.) are linked, it has been clearly added by the player. Can be notified.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the lottery means includes a plurality of types of lotteries including specific lottery results (for example, re-gamers 1-5) whose stop display mode derived by the stop control means differs depending on the operation result of the stop operation means. A predetermined lottery result is determined by lottery from the result, and the stop control means is in a specific lottery result derivation state (for example, the re-gamer 1-5 is in the internal winning state) in which the specific lottery result is derived by the lottery means, and When the order in which the stop operation means is operated matches a specific operation order (for example, a stop operation order for winning the re-gamer 5), control is performed so that the reel is stopped in a specific stop display mode. In a lottery result derivation state, and the order in which the stop operation means is operated is different from a specific operation order (for example, a stop operation order in which the re-game player 5 is not awarded) If so, the reel is controlled to stop in a predetermined stop display mode different from the specific stop display mode, and the notification control means is in the specific lottery result derivation state and is added by the additional setting determination means When it is determined to perform the setting, the notification unit is controlled to notify the specific operation order, the specific lottery result derivation state is set, and the additional setting determination unit determines to perform the additional setting. If not, there is an explanation of a game table characterized by controlling the notification means so as to notify a predetermined operation order different from a specific operation order. Accordingly, the stop display mode of the reels 110 to 112 can be uniquely associated with the additional notification, and the player can be more surely recognized with the additional notification, and the player can be given a high sense of elevation. it can.

  In addition, as a problem when an additional notification is made based on the display of a specific stop display mode, since the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 are one-way communication, the first sub control 400 Since it is impossible to output to the main control unit 300 information indicating that no additional notification is executed, the main control unit 300 stops the reels 110 to 112 in a specific stop display mode even when no additional notification is performed. There is a case where it may be allowed to. In this case, the player's attention to the specific stop display mode decreases, and it is difficult to reliably recognize the additional notification. In this embodiment, a specific stop display mode and the additional notification are uniquely associated with each other by providing a pressing order in this embodiment, so that the additional notification can be recognized more reliably.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the privilege provision means (for example, main control part 300) which provides a predetermined privilege (for example, re-game) to a player based on the stop display aspect of the reel stopped by the stop control means is further provided. The privilege granting means is in a specific lottery result derivation state, and the reel is stopped in a predetermined stop display mode when the order in which the stop operating means is operated matches a predetermined operation order different from the specific operation order. Even when the game table is played, a game table is described in which the same privilege (for example, replay) as the privilege given based on a specific stop display mode is given to the player. As a result, it is possible to prevent a situation in which an operation order that is disadvantageous to the player is notified, and to prevent a decrease in game motivation.

  In the present embodiment, the replay 1-5 is cited as the specific lottery result derivation state. However, the combination is not limited to the replay combination, and any combination can be used as long as the combination of the combination with the same medal payout number. May be.

  In the above embodiment, the stop control means is in the specific lottery result derivation state, and the stop operation means corresponding to at least one of the reels (for example, each of the reels 110 to 112) is operated. When the operation timing coincides with a specific operation timing (for example, a timing at which the symbol combination corresponding to the re-playing game 5 is displayed on the winning line), the reel is stopped in a specific stop display mode. And a predetermined operation timing that is in a specific lottery result derivation state and the operation timing when the stop operation means corresponding to the specific reel is operated is different from the specific operation timing (for example, the re-game player 5 When the symbol combination corresponding to the symbol 2 is not displayed on the winning line), a specific stop The reel is controlled to stop in a predetermined stop display mode different from the display mode, and the notification control unit is in a specific lottery result derivation state, and it is determined to perform additional setting by the additional setting determination unit. Based on this, there is an explanation of a gaming machine characterized by controlling the notification means so as to perform notification indicating a specific operation timing. Thereby, it is possible to make the player select whether or not to execute the superimposing notification, to improve the interest of the game, and to prevent a decrease in the game motivation.

  In the present embodiment, when “re-gamer 1-2” is won, a push-order lottery that is a correct answer is performed, and re-gamer 2 wins a prize when a stop operation is performed in accordance with the push order. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the first stop operation is the stop operation of the left reel 110, the symbol combination (normal replay) corresponding to the replaying player 1 is displayed, and otherwise, the replaying player 2 A symbol combination (promotional replay) corresponding to may be displayed. In this case, if a push order other than the forward push is performed, a penalty (specifically, AT game lottery shall not be performed if a specific penalty granting condition (for example, non-AT gaming state, etc.) is satisfied. Etc.) may be given. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the transition from the replay low probability state to the replay high probability state in the non-AT game state, and the transition from the replay low probability state to the replay high probability state. It can be controlled by the control unit 400.

  In addition, the gaming table according to the present embodiment can be applied to other devices other than the gaming table. FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining other devices. The game table according to the present invention is shown in FIG. 31 (a). “Insert a bill into the bill insertion slot 2002, execute a lottery based on the bet 2004 and start 2006 operation, and display the lottery result on the lottery result display device 2008. Then, at the time of winning, the number of bonus coins is added to the remaining credit number, and when cashout 2008 is selected, the casino machine 2000 issues a receipt from the receipt issuing machine 2010 with a code corresponding to the remaining credit number. It may be.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 4B, the cellular phone 2001 having a storage unit for storing the electronic data for realizing the present invention, and the electronic data for realizing the present invention as shown in FIG. The present invention may be applied to a portable game machine 3000 having a storage unit for storing the video data and a home video game machine 4000 having a storage unit for storing electronic data for realizing the present invention.
More specifically, the mobile phone 2000 in FIG. 5B includes an operation unit operated by a player, a data acquisition unit that acquires game-related data via a mobile phone line, and acquired game-related data (this book And a control unit that controls the game based on the data stored in the storage unit and the operation of the operation unit.

  The portable game machine 3000 in FIG. 6C includes an operation unit operated by a player, a data acquisition unit that acquires data related to the game from a predetermined storage medium (DVD or the like), and acquired data related to the game (the present invention). And a control unit for controlling the game based on the data stored in the storage unit and the operation of the operation unit. The home video game machine 4000 in FIG. 6C includes an operation unit operated by a player, a data acquisition unit that acquires data related to the game from a predetermined storage medium (DVD or the like), and acquired data about the game ( And a control unit that controls the game based on the data stored in the storage unit and the operation of the operation unit.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 4D, the present invention may be applied to a data server 5000 that stores electronic data for realizing the present invention. In some cases, electronic data for realizing the present invention is downloaded from the data server 5000 to the home video game machine 4000 shown in FIG.

  In addition, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program in which the operation of a real machine such as a slot machine is simulated for a home game machine. In that case, a DVD-ROM, a CD-ROM, an FD (flexible disk), or any other storage medium can be used as a storage medium for storing the game program.

  In the present invention, a slot machine and a pachinko gaming machine are given as examples of gaming machines. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be suitable for an arrangement ball gaming machine, a ball ball gaming machine, a smart ball, and the like.

110 Left reel 111 Middle reel 112 Right reel 137 Left stop button 138 Middle stop button 139 Right stop button 157 Production image display device 300 Main control unit 400 First sub control unit 500 Second sub control unit

The game stand of the present invention that solves the above problems
A predetermined game period is set from a plurality of types of game periods including a first game period and a second game period that is more advantageous to the player than the first game period and continues for a plurality of games. A game period setting means,
An informing means for informing about a game;
Notification control means for controlling the notification means;
A game machine equipped with
In predetermined game to the second game period is set, with additional setting means for adding settings to add the number of games the second game period based on the predetermined additional condition is satisfied,
The notification control means includes
Said additional setting is a game after the game made, and, in the gaming where the second game period is set, additional configuration notification for notifying at least a portion of the number of games that have been added by the additional set The informing means is controlled to perform the following.

The first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500, the RT3, a notification that prompts the winning of replay one of the "replay 1 7" permission flag of the "replay 1-5" The notification that prompts the player to win the replay 1 when it is not established and the notification that prompts the player to win the regame 5 when the allowance flag is established may be notified in a manner that the player cannot distinguish. By doing in this way, the player will follow the push order because he / she does not want to move from RT3 to RT0 due to the replay 7 winning. At this time, if both of the push order and the operation timing are not performed in an appropriate manner as described above, the re-gamer 5 is prevented from being arranged, so that the re-gamer 5 is prevented from winning a prize while keeping the push order. be able to.

Claims (6)

A predetermined game period is set from a plurality of types of game periods including a first game period and a second game period that is more advantageous to the player than the first game period and continues for a plurality of games. A game period setting means,
An informing means for informing about a game;
Notification control means for controlling the notification means;
A game machine equipped with
An additional setting determining means for determining, in a predetermined game in which the second game period is set, to perform an additional setting for adding the number of games in the second game period based on establishment of a predetermined additional condition; ,
With
The notification control means includes
Additional setting is a notification indicating that the determination of the additional setting has been made in the game in which the second game period is set, after the additional setting determining unit determines the additional setting. A game machine characterized by controlling said notifying means so as to make a decision notification. In the game stand of Claim 1,
Random number acquisition means for acquiring random numbers from random number generation means for generating random numbers;
With
The notification control means includes
A game machine that controls the notifying unit to perform the additional setting determination notification at a timing based on the random number acquiring unit acquiring a predetermined random number. In the game stand according to claim 1 or 2,
A plurality of reels that are subjected to multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
Stop operation means provided for each of the reels, and individually stopping the reels;
Lottery means for determining a predetermined lottery result from a plurality of predetermined lottery results by lottery;
Stop control means for performing stop control related to the stop of the reel based on the operation result of the stop operation means and the lottery result derived by the lottery means;
Further comprising
The notification control means includes
A game machine that controls the notifying unit to perform the additional setting determination notification based on the fact that the reel is stopped in a specific stop display mode by the stop control unit. In the game stand of Claim 3,
The lottery means
A predetermined lottery result is determined by lottery from a plurality of types of lottery results including specific lottery results in which the stop display mode derived by the stop control unit differs depending on the operation result of the stop operation unit,
The stop control means includes
In the specific lottery result derivation state in which the specific lottery result is derived by the lottery means, and when the order in which the stop operation means is operated matches the specific operation order, the specific stop display mode To control the reel to stop,
When the specific lottery result is derived and the order in which the stop operation means is operated matches a predetermined operation order different from the specific operation order, the predetermined stop display mode is different from the specific stop display mode. Control to stop the reel in the stop display mode of
The notification control means includes
If the specific lottery result derivation state and the additional setting determination means has determined to perform the additional setting, the notification means is controlled to notify the specific operation order;
When the specific lottery result is derived and the additional setting determination means has not determined to perform the additional setting, the predetermined operation order different from the specific operation order is notified. A game machine characterized by controlling an informing means. In the game stand of Claim 4,
A privilege granting unit for granting a player a predetermined privilege based on the stop display mode of the reel stopped by the stop control unit;
The privilege granting means
The reel is stopped in the predetermined stop display mode when the specific lottery result is derived and the operation order of the stop operation means matches a predetermined operation order different from the specific operation order. In this case, the game table is characterized by giving the player the same privilege as the privilege given based on the specific stop display mode. In the game stand in any one of Claims 2 thru | or 5,
The stop control means includes
When the specific lottery result is derived and the operation timing at which the stop operation means corresponding to at least one specific reel among the reels is operated matches the specific operation timing, the specific stop Control to stop the reel in the display mode,
If the specific lottery result is derived and the operation timing at which the stop operation means corresponding to the specific reel is operated coincides with a predetermined operation timing different from the specific operation timing, the specific lottery result Control to stop the reel in a predetermined stop display mode different from the stop display mode of
The notification control means includes
Based on the fact that the specific lottery result derivation state has been determined and the additional setting determination unit has determined to perform the additional setting, the notification unit is configured to perform notification indicating the specific operation timing. A game stand characterized by control.