JP2012165963A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine reducing a selection mistake of a player.SOLUTION: This game machine includes: a setting allowable performance form-setting means setting a prescribed performance form from a plurality of kinds of predetermined performance forms as a setting allowable performance form based on the establishment of a prescribed condition, and setting a prescribed performance form from the plurality of kinds of performance forms as the setting allowable performance form according to prescribed order every time it is decided that a clocking result has become a prescribed clocking result by a decision means for deciding whether or not the clocking result of a clocking means has become the prescribed result; and a notification control means controlling a notification means to perform an identification notification allowing identification of the setting allowable performance form set by the setting allowable performance form-setting means, and controlling the notification means to perform a changeover suggestion notification suggesting that the setting allowable performance form set by the setting allowable performance form-setting means is changed over.

Description

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

  In order to improve the interest of the game in the conventional game stand, the player is given a plurality of options, and the player is allowed to select a favorite one from the options, and an effect according to the player's selection result There is a gaming table that performs. For example, the game tables disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2 display a switchable selection among a plurality of choices every predetermined time and display when the player operates a predetermined operation unit. It is comprised so that the production | presentation according to the option which was done can be performed.

JP 2005-131286 A JP 2007-209372 A

  However, in the conventional techniques disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2, the selectable options displayed before and after the timing when the options are switched are unclear, or the options that are displayed as selectable are suddenly displayed. Since it is switched, there is a problem that selection mistakes of the player frequently occur.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming table that can reduce selection mistakes of a player.

In order to solve the above problems, the first game machine of the present invention is:
A game machine that executes a predetermined effect according to a set effect form,
A selection operation detecting means for detecting a selection operation for selecting the setting effect form;
A timing means for starting timing based on the fact that a predetermined condition is established;
Determining means for determining whether or not the timing result of the timing means has become a predetermined result;
A predetermined production form is set as a setting allowable production form from a plurality of predetermined production forms, and is set based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and the time measurement result of the time measuring means is determined by the determination means as a predetermined time measurement result. Each time it is determined that it has become, a setting allowable effect form setting means for setting a predetermined effect form as the setting allowable effect form according to a predetermined order from the plurality of kinds of effect forms,
An effect form setting means for setting the setting allowable effect form set by the setting allowable effect form setting means as the set effect form based on the selection operation being detected by the selection operation detecting means,
Informing means for informing about the set allowable effect form set by the setting allowable effect form setting means,
A notification control means for controlling the notification means,
The notification control means is
The notification means is controlled so as to perform identification notification that makes it possible to identify the setting allowable effect form set by the setting allowable effect form setting means, and the setting permission set by the setting allowable effect form setting means The notification means is controlled to perform switching suggestion notification that suggests that the effect form is switched.

  According to this gaming machine, it is possible to reduce a player's selection mistake by combining the identification notification and the switching suggestion notification.

Here, the first game stand is
The notification means is
Including a first notification means and a second notification means different from the first notification means,
The notification control means is
Control may be performed so that the switching notification is performed by the first notification unit, and the identification notification is performed by the second notification unit.

  According to this gaming machine, it is possible to reduce selection mistakes by performing switching suggestion notification and identification notification with separate devices and allowing the player to clearly identify each notification.

In addition, the above game table is
Comprising a selection operation means operated to select a setting effect form;
The selection operation detecting means is
The operation of the selection operation means is detected,
The selection operation means is
Controlled by the notification control means, comprising a light emitting means for performing the identification notification by emitting light in a visual aspect corresponding to each of the plurality of types of effect forms,
The second notification means is
The light emitting means may be used.

  According to this gaming machine, since the identification notification is performed by the selection operation means, the player can be made to recognize the identification notification until immediately before selection, and selection errors can be reduced.

In order to solve the above problems, the second game machine of the present invention is:
A game machine that executes a predetermined effect according to a set effect form,
A selection operation detecting means for detecting a selection operation for selecting the setting effect form;
A timing means for starting timing based on the fact that a predetermined condition is established;
Determining means for determining whether or not the timing result of the timing means has become a predetermined result;
A predetermined production form is set as a setting allowable production form from a plurality of predetermined production forms, and is set based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and the time measurement result of the time measuring means is determined by the determination means as a predetermined time measurement result. Each time it is determined that it has become, a setting allowable effect form setting means for setting a predetermined effect form as the setting allowable effect form according to a predetermined order from the plurality of kinds of effect forms,
An effect form setting means for setting the setting allowable effect form set by the setting allowable effect form setting means as the set effect form based on the selection operation being detected by the selection operation detecting means,
Informing means for informing about the set allowable effect form set by the setting allowable effect form setting means,
A notification control means for controlling the notification means,
The notification control means is
Controlling the notifying means so as to perform identification notification that enables the setting allowable effect form set by the setting allowable effect form setting means to be identified;
The above game table is further
An initialization operation detecting means for detecting an initialization operation for initializing a time measurement result of the time measuring means;
When the initialization operation is detected by the initialization operation detection means, the time measurement result of the time measurement means is initialized, and the time measurement result of the time measurement means is determined to be a predetermined time measurement result by the determination means. Even in the case, initialization means for initializing the timing result of the timing means,
It is provided with.

  According to this gaming machine, selection mistakes can be reduced by initializing the timing results and clarifying the options.

Here, the second game machine is
The notification control means is
The notification means may be controlled so as to perform switching suggestion notification that suggests that the setting allowable presentation form set by the setting allowable presentation form setting means is switched.

  According to this gaming machine, by performing the switching suggestion notification, it is possible to recognize the timing at which the setting permissible effect form is switched, so that the player can accurately initialize the time measurement result.

In order to solve the above problems, the third game machine of the present invention is:
A game machine that executes a predetermined effect according to a set effect form,
A selection operation detecting means for detecting a selection operation for selecting the setting effect form;
A timing means for starting timing based on the fact that a predetermined condition is established;
Determining means for determining whether or not the timing result of the timing means has become a predetermined result;
A predetermined production form is set as a setting allowable production form from a plurality of predetermined production forms, and is set based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and the time measurement result of the time measuring means is determined by the determination means as a predetermined time measurement result. Each time it is determined that it has become, a setting allowable effect form setting means for setting a predetermined effect form as the setting allowable effect form according to a predetermined order from the plurality of kinds of effect forms,
An effect form setting means for setting the setting allowable effect form set by the setting allowable effect form setting means as the set effect form based on the selection operation being detected by the selection operation detecting means,
Informing means for informing about the set allowable effect form set by the setting allowable effect form setting means,
Notification control means for controlling the notification means;
An erroneous setting suppression period setting means for setting an erroneous setting suppression period over a predetermined period including a timing at which it is determined by the determination means that the timing result of the timing means has become a predetermined timing result;
With
The production form setting means is
If the erroneous setting suppression period is set by the erroneous setting suppression period setting unit, the erroneous setting suppression period is not set even if the selection operation is detected by the selection operation detecting unit. When the erroneous setting suppression period is not set by the setting means, the selection operation detecting means performs the selection operation with the setting allowable effect form set by the setting allowable effect form setting means as the setting effect form. It sets based on having been detected, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

  According to this gaming machine, it is possible to reduce a player's selection mistake by providing the setting suppression period.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game stand which can reduce a player's selection mistake can be provided.

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 a circuit block diagram of a control part. It is the figure which expanded and showed the arrangement | sequence of the design given to each reel planarly. It is a figure which shows the kind of winning combination (including an operating combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination. FIG. 3 is a transition diagram of the gaming state of the slot machine 100. FIG. It is a figure which shows the lottery table of the winning combination in each game state. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. 10 is a flowchart showing a flow of reel rotation start processing (step S113) shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the selection table of a delay timer. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the winning determination process (step S117) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the timer update process (step S209) shown in FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a flow of device monitoring processing (step S215) shown in FIG. (A) is a flowchart of the main process which CPU404 of the 1st sub control part 400 performs, (b) is a flowchart of the process at the time of command reception of Fig.13 (a), (c) is 1st. 5 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the sub-control unit 400. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the production | presentation control process (step S309) shown to Fig.16 (a). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process at the time of internal winning command reception shown in FIG. 17 (step S3103). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process at the time of a setting permissible presentation form update command reception shown in FIG. 17 (step S3107). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the game time update command reception time process (step S3115) shown in FIG. (A) is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500, (b) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500, and (c) is 5 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500, and (d) is a flowchart of image control processing of the second sub-control unit 500. (A) is a figure which shows the selection screen of the effect form in a special game state, (b) is a figure which shows the correspondence of the character displayed on the selection screen shown by (a), and effect form. It is a figure which shows the detail of the movement of the character shown to Fig.22 (a). FIG. 24 is a diagram showing the effects of FIG. 23 divided into effects corresponding to one setting allowable effect form update command. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the display content of the liquid crystal display device 157, and the character selected. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation shown in FIG. 23, and the production | presentation form which can be selected along progress of time. It is a figure which shows the aspect of identification alerting | reporting. FIG. 27 is a diagram in which the lighting color of the bet button lamp 200 and its lighting timing are added to the content shown in FIG. 26. 10 is a flowchart showing a device monitoring process flow used in the first modification of the slot machine 100. FIG. In the 1st modification of the slot machine 100, it is a figure which shows the operation | movement at the time of operating the start lever 135 during selection of an effect form. 10 is a flowchart showing a timer update process used in a second modification of the slot machine 100. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of device monitoring processing used in the second modified example of the slot machine 100. FIG. FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating effects and selectable effects in the second modification of the slot machine 100 in a manner similar to FIG.

  Hereinafter, a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The slot machine of this embodiment described below starts rotating when a predetermined number of game media are inserted and a plurality of reels each having a plurality of types of symbols receive a predetermined rotation start instruction operation. At the same time, it is determined by lottery whether or not the internal winning of a plurality of types of roles is won based on receiving the rotation start instruction operation, and each of the reels individually rotates by receiving a predetermined rotation stop instruction operation. If the conditions determined by the combination based on the result of the lottery and the combination of symbols when the reels stop meet the predetermined payout conditions, the game medium is paid out and the game ends. This is a game machine that advances a series of games that are completed without paying out game media.

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

  A slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 corresponds to an example of a first gaming table according to the present invention. . Inside the center of the main body 101 (not shown), three reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface are stored and rotated inside the slot machine 100. It is configured to be able to. These reels 110 to 112 are rotationally driven by a driving device such as a stepping motor.

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

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

  The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp indicating the winning line 114 that is valid. The winning line is a line for determining whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination described in FIG. 6 to be described later is displayed. In this embodiment, the left reel middle symbol, the middle reel middle symbol, and the right reel Middle winning line L1 composed of middle reel design, left reel upper symbol, lower reel winning line L2 composed of middle reel middle symbol and right reel lower symbol, left reel lower symbol, middle reel middle symbol and right reel upper symbol 4 winning lines including an upward winning line L3, a left reel upper symbol, a middle reel upper symbol, and an upper reel upper symbol L4. A valid pay line (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “valid line”) is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment is a three-wager dedicated machine, and any winning line is not effective when the number of inserted medals is less than three, and all winning lines L1 when three medals are bet. ~ L4 becomes effective. When the winning line becomes valid, the game can be started by operating the start lever 135. The number of winning lines is not limited to 4 lines. For example, three middle winning lines L1, right falling winning lines L2, and right rising winning lines L3 may be set as valid winning lines, or the number of winning lines corresponding to the number of bets is set as effective winning lines. May be.

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

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

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

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

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

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139 including a left stop button 137, a middle stop button 138, and a right stop button 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 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 112 can be stopped by operating. Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. In addition, reels that are stopped in response to these stop operations are sequentially referred to as a first stop reel, a second stop reel, and a third stop reel. Further, the order of stopping the stop buttons 137 to 139 in order to stop all the rotating reels 110 to 112 is called a stop operation order or a pressing order. Further, the stop operation sequence in which the first stop operation is the stop operation of the left reel 110 is called “forward press stop operation sequence” or simply “forward press”, and the first stop operation is the stop operation of the right reel 112. Is called “reverse pressing stop operation sequence” or simply “reverse pressing”. Note that a light emitter may be provided inside each stop button 137 to 139, and when the stop button 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitter may be turned on to notify the player.

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

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

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

  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 (device for paying out medals accumulated in a bucket), and has a power supply board above the medal payout device 180, that is, below the reels 110 to 112. A power supply device 252 is provided, and a power switch 244 is provided 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 145.

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

  The control unit of the slot machine 100 can be broadly divided into main effects according to a main control unit 300 that controls the progress of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. And a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400. The main control unit 300 described below corresponds to an example of the selection operation detecting unit, the time measuring unit, the determining unit, the setting allowable production form setting, and the production form setting unit of the present invention. Moreover, the combination of the 1st sub control part 400 and the 2nd sub control part 500 is equivalent to an example of the alerting | reporting control means of this invention.

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

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

  Further, the main control unit 300 includes a sensor circuit 320, and the CPU 304 inserts various sensors 318 (a bet button 130 sensor, a bet button 131 sensor, a bet button 132 sensor, and a medal insertion slot 141 every interruption time). Medal acceptance sensor, start lever 135 sensor, left stop button 137 sensor, middle stop button 138 sensor, right stop button 139 sensor, checkout button 134 sensor, medal payout sensor for medals paid out from the medal payout device 180, left reel 110 The index sensor of the middle reel 111, the index sensor of the right 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. Receiving this signal, the random number generation circuit 316 latches the value at that timing and stores it in a register that stores the random value used for the lottery.

  Two medal acceptance sensors are installed in the internal passage of the medal insertion slot 141 and detect whether or not a medal has passed. Two start lever 135 sensors are installed inside the start lever 135 and detect a start operation by the player. The left stop button 137 sensor, the middle stop button 138 sensor, and the right stop button 139 sensor are installed in the respective 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 left reel 110, the index sensor of the middle reel 111, and the index sensor of the right reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions on the mounting bases of the reels 110 to 112, and light shielding pieces provided on the reel frame pass therethrough. Each time you do it, it goes to L level. Rotational position information indicating how much the reel is rotating from the reference position from once to the L level is calculated based on the value obtained by counting the clock signals output from the crystal oscillator 315b. Is done. When the CPU 304 detects the L level signal, the CPU 304 determines that the reel has made one rotation and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero. This rotational position information is stored in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 422, and various kinds of lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel 162 lamp, bet button lamp, etc.) are connected to the drive circuit 422 via an input / output interface. 200). The various lamps 420 correspond to an example of notification means of the present invention. Among these, the bet button lamp 200 corresponds to an example of the second notification unit and the light emitting unit of the present invention.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In each reel 110 to 112, a plurality of types (9 types in this embodiment) of symbols shown on the right side of the figure are arranged in a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in this embodiment). Also, numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of symbols on the reels 110 to 112. For example, in the present embodiment, “watermelon design” is assigned to the number 1 frame of the left reel 110, “bell design” is assigned to the number 0 frame of the middle reel 111, and “seven 1” is assigned to the number 2 frame of the right reel 112. The “design” is arranged.

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

  The winning combination of the slot machine 100 includes a special combination (special combination 1, special combination 2) and a general combination (replay combination 1 to replay combination 4 and small combination 1 to small combination 3). The types of winning combinations are not limited to these combinations and can be arbitrarily adopted.

  Among the winning combinations in this embodiment, the special combination 1 and the special combination 2 are combinations that shift to a special gaming state in which a predetermined profit is given to the player. In addition, the replaying role 1 to the replaying role 4 are roles that allow replaying without newly inserting medals. These winning combinations may be referred to as “acting combinations”. In addition, “winning” in the present embodiment includes a case where a symbol combination of an operating combination that does not accompany a medal payout (ie, does not accompany a medal payout) is displayed on the active line. A special combination 2 and a prize for replaying combination 1 to replaying combination 4 are included.

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

  When the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is won internally, a special combination internal winning flag corresponding to the internal winning combination is set to ON (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). When this flag is set to ON, the main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special combination internal winning state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT4). This flag is kept on until winning the internal winning combination, and it becomes easy to win the internal winning combination in subsequent games. In other words, even if the special winning combination 1 or special winning combination 2 is not won, the special combination will be selected in the next and subsequent games, and the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination (for example, the special combination) In the case of winning an internal winning 1, the combination of “Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1 (BB)” or “Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2 (BB)” will be in a state where it is easy to win. This special combination internal winning state (RT4) will be described later.

  The main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special gaming state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT5) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1 or special combination 2. Further, in this special game state, when a predetermined number of payouts are made, the game is shifted to a re-game low probability state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT1). The special game state (RT5) and the replay low probability state (RT1) will be described later.

  The re-playing role (re-playing role 1 to re-playing role 4) is a winning combination (operating role) that can play a game without inserting a medal (game medium) in the next game by winning a prize. No withdrawal will be made. The corresponding symbol combinations are “replay-replay-replay (ordinary replay)” for replayer 1, “replay-replay-bell (preparation replay)” for replayer 2, and “replay-” for replayer 3. “Replay-Cherry (Promotion Replay)”, and the replaying role 4 is “Bell-Replay-Replay (Tumble Replay)”. Note that the main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the re-gaming high probability preparation state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT2) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the re-gamer 2. . Further, based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying combination 3, the gaming state is shifted to the replaying high probability state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT3). Further, based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying role 4, the gaming state is shifted to the replaying low probability state (RT1). These replay high probability ready state (RT2) and replay high probability state (RT3) will be described later.

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

  A “small role (small role 1 to small role 3)” (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “small role 1”, “small role 2”, and “small role 3” respectively), a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning a prize. In the winning combination, the small combination 1 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 symbol of the left reel 110 may be “cherry”, and the symbol of the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112 may be any symbol. In the case of “ANY-bell-ANY”, the symbol of the middle reel 111 may be “bell”, and the symbol of the left reel 110 and the right reel 112 may be any symbol.

<Type of gaming state>
Next, the type and transition of the gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described. FIG. 7 is a transition diagram of the gaming state of the slot machine 100.

  The slot machine 100 is roughly divided into a replay low probability state (RT1), a replay high probability preparation state (RT2), a replay high probability state (RT3), a special role internal winning state (RT4), and a special game state (RT5). There are a total of five gaming states, and these gaming states are controlled by the main control unit 300. FIG. 7A shows these five game states. FIG. 7B shows the transition conditions for each gaming state, and FIG. 7A shows the symbols corresponding to the transition conditions shown in FIG. 7B on the arrows connecting the gaming states. Has been. When the transition condition corresponding to the symbol described in each arrow is established, the gaming state transitions in the direction of the arrow. Conditions for this game state transition include, for example, winning a predetermined combination, winning a predetermined combination internally, stopping a specific combination of symbols on a specific winning line, and playing a specified number of games. And a predetermined number of payouts may be made.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a lottery table for winning combinations in each gaming state. The horizontal axis represents each gaming state, and the vertical axis represents the lottery value for each winning combination. The internal winning probability of the winning combination in each gaming state described below is a random value obtained from the lottery data prepared in the ROM 306 corresponding to the range of the lottery data associated with each winning combination at the time of the internal lottery. Is obtained by dividing by numerical data in the range of (for example, 65535). For example, in RT5 (special game state), the lottery value of the small combination 1 is 512, and the winning probability of the small combination 1 is 512/65536 * 100≈8%. The lottery data is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each combination and lose is associated with each numerical range. It is determined whether the random number value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery is a value corresponding to the lottery data corresponding to which combination, and the internal lottery combination is determined. This lottery data is provided with settings 1 to 6 in which the winning probabilities of at least one combination are different, and a game shop clerk can arbitrarily select and set any set value.

  Hereinafter, the gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8 as appropriate.

<Replay low probability state (RT1)>
The replay low probability state is a game state in which the internal winning probability of replay is the lowest (unfavorable for the player) among other game states (for example, game states other than the special game state), and is referred to as a normal game state There is also. In the replay low probability state, a winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT1” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

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

  Here, “re-playing combination 1-2” indicates that re-playing combination 1 and re-playing combination 2 are won simultaneously. In this case, it is determined which symbol combination corresponding to which combination is displayed according to the stop operation order of the player. More specifically, when a stop operation is performed in accordance with a correct operation sequence that is a predetermined stop operation sequence, a symbol combination (preparation replay) corresponding to the re-game player 2 is displayed (in the remarks column of FIG. 8, In other cases, the symbol combination (normal replay) corresponding to the replaying game 1 is displayed (refer to the remarks column in FIG. 8).

  In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, there are a plurality of stop operation orders depending on the combination of the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation (for example, left middle right, left and right middle, middle left and right, middle right and left, A total of 6 types, middle left and right, left middle) The “re-game player 1-2” explained above has one of these stop operation orders as the correct answer operation order, and the “re-game player 1-2” corresponds to each of a plurality of stop operation orders. There are multiple types. It should be noted that the internal winning probabilities of these multiple types of “re-gamer 1-2” are equal. Further, the internal winning probability shown in FIG. 8 is the sum of the internal winning probabilities of these plural types of “re-gamer 1-2”. Like this “re-game player 1-2”, a re-game player in which the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is determined by the pressing order may be referred to as “push-order replay”.

  In addition, when “Pocket 3a” is won internally, a winning line on which a symbol combination corresponding to the small role 3 is displayed is determined according to the stop operation order of the player (see the remarks column in FIG. 8). More specifically, when a stop operation is performed according to a correct operation sequence that is a predetermined stop operation sequence, the “bell symbol” is placed in the middle stage of the middle reel 111 (see the position of number 5 shown in FIG. 2). In other cases, the “bell symbol” is displayed on the upper stage of the middle reel 111 (see the position of the number 4 shown in FIG. 2).

  When the “bell symbol” is displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 111 (see the position of the number 5 shown in FIG. 2), the middle stage winning line L1, the lower right winning line L2, and the upper right winning line L3 shown in FIG. The symbol combinations corresponding to the small role 3 are arranged on one pay line, and 12 medals are paid out (refer to the correct answer in the push order in the remarks column in FIG. 8). When the “bell symbol” is displayed on the upper stage of the middle reel 111 (see the position of the number 4 shown in FIG. 2), the symbol combinations corresponding to the upper prize line L4 shown in FIG. It is paid out (refer to the remarks column in FIG. 8 when the push order is incorrect).

  In the slot machine 100 of this embodiment, there are a plurality of stop operation orders depending on the combination of the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation (for example, left / right / middle / left / right, middle right / left, right / left middle, middle (Total 5 types of first stop). In the “small role 3a” described above, there are a plurality of “small roles 3a” in which one of these stop operation orders is the correct answer operation order in accordance with each of the plurality of stop operation orders. Note that the internal winning probabilities of these “small roles 3a” are equal. A small combination in which the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination, such as “small combination 3a”, is determined by the pressing order may be referred to as “pressing order small combination”. The “small role 3a” described here is the same in the gaming state described below.

  In FIG. 7, when a symbol combination corresponding to the replaying role 2 is displayed in the replaying low probability state (RT1) (when winning the replaying role 2), a replaying high probability preparation state to be described later It is shown that the process proceeds to (RT2). Also, the figure shows that when the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is won internally, the state shifts to a special combination internal winning state (RT4) described later. Further, when a symbol combination corresponding to special role 1 or special role 2 is displayed (when winning special role 1 or special role 2), it is indicated that the state will shift to a special gaming state (RT5) described later. ing.

<Replay high probability ready state (RT2)>
The re-gaming high probability ready state (RT2) is a gaming state in which the internal winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than that in the re-gaming low probability state (RT1). In the replay high probability preparation state (RT2), a winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT2” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

  In the replay high probability state (RT2), the winning combinations that are won internally include special role 1, special role 2, replay role 1, replay role 3-4, small role 1, small role 2, and small role 3a. . If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  Here, the “replaying role 3-4” indicates that the replaying role 3 and the replaying role 4 are won simultaneously. In this case, it is determined which symbol combination corresponding to which combination is displayed according to the stop operation order of the player. More specifically, when a stop operation is performed in accordance with a correct operation sequence that is a predetermined stop operation sequence, a symbol combination (promotion replay) corresponding to the re-game player 3 is displayed (in the remarks column of FIG. 8, In other cases, the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying game 4 (falling replay) is displayed (refer to the remarks column in FIG. 8).

  In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, there are a plurality of stop operation orders depending on the combination of the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation (for example, left middle right, left and right middle, middle left and right, middle right and left, A total of 6 types, middle left and right, left middle) The above-mentioned “re-game player 3-4” has one of these stop operation orders as the correct operation order, and the “re-game player 3-4” corresponds to each of a plurality of stop operation orders. There are multiple types. It should be noted that the internal winning probabilities of these multiple types of “re-gamer 3-4” are equal. Further, the internal winning probability shown in FIG. 8 is the sum of the internal winning probabilities of these plural types of “re-game player 3-4”. This “re-game player 3-4” may also be referred to as “push order replay” in the same manner as the “re-game player 1-2”.

  In FIG. 7, when a symbol combination corresponding to the replaying role 3 is displayed in the replaying high probability preparation state (RT2) (when the replaying role 3 is won), a replaying high probability state to be described later is displayed. (RT3) is displayed, and when the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying role 4 is displayed (when winning the replaying role 4), the replaying low-probability state (RT1) described above is entered. Has been shown to do. Further, in the same figure, it is shown that when special winning 1 or special winning 2 is won internally, it will shift to the special winning internal winning state (RT4) described later. When the corresponding symbol combination is displayed (when the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is won), it is indicated that the state shifts to a special gaming state (RT5) described later.

<Replay high probability state (RT3)>
The re-game high probability state (RT3) is a game state having the highest internal winning probability of the re-gamer among all the game states. In the replay high probability state (RT3), a winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT3” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

  In the replay high probability state (RT3), there are a special combination 1, a special combination 2, a replay combination 1, a small combination 1, a small combination 2, and a small combination 3a. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  FIG. 7 shows that when a predetermined number of games have been consumed in the replay high probability state (RT3), the state shifts to the above-mentioned replay low probability state (RT1). Further, in the same figure, it is shown that when special winning 1 or special winning 2 is won internally, it will shift to the special winning internal winning state (RT4) described later. When the corresponding symbol combination is displayed (when the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is won), it is indicated that the state shifts to a special gaming state (RT5) described later.

<Special role internal winning state (RT4)>
The special combination internal winning state (RT4) is a state in which the special combination internal winning flag is set to ON, and the player performs either the special combination 1 or the special combination 2 by performing a stop operation at a predetermined timing. It is a gaming state in which a symbol combination corresponding to can be displayed. 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 that is won internally 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 3a. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  Also, FIG. 7 shows that when a symbol combination corresponding to special role 1 or special role 2 is displayed in the special role internal winning state (RT4), the state shifts to a special game state (RT5) described later. Has been.

<Special gaming state (RT5)>
The special game state (RT5) is a game state that is most advantageous to the player among all the game states. 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 3b as a winning combination that is won internally. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  Here, when the “small role 3b” is won internally, the “bell symbol” is displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 111 (see the position of number 5 shown in FIG. 2) regardless of the stop operation order (see FIG. 8). See remarks column). As a result, the symbol combination corresponding to the small role 3 is arranged on the three winning lines of the middle stage winning line L1, the lower rightward winning line L2, and the upper right winning line L3 shown in FIG. 2, so that 12 medals are paid out. The

  FIG. 7 shows that, in the special game state (RT5), when the specified number is paid out, the re-game low probability state (RT1) is entered. Specifically, in the case of shifting to the special gaming state based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1, when the payout of 360 or more medals is completed, the re-gaming low probability state (RT1) is entered. Transition. In addition, in the case of shifting to the special gaming state based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 2, when the payout of 120 or more medals is completed, the transition to the re-gaming low probability state (RT1) is performed.

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

<AT gaming state>
The main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 of this embodiment controls five gaming states (RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, RT5). On the other hand, in the first sub-control unit 400, when the gaming state is any one of the re-gaming low probability state (RT1), the re-gaming high probability preparation state (RT2), and the re-gaming high probability state (RT3), There is a case where a stop operation effect for informing information on the winning combination is started. Hereinafter, the state where the stop operation effect is executed is referred to as an AT (assist time) gaming state. Here, the details of this AT gaming state will be described.

  In the AT gaming state, when the winning combination is won internally, an effect of notifying the operation timing or the pressing order of the stop operation means is executed so as to bring a result advantageous to the player. Specifically, when “Re-Gamer 1-2” is internally won, the push order for winning Re-Gamer 2 is notified, and when “Re-Gamer 3-4” is internally won. The re-playing player 3 is notified of the push order for winning. Further, when the “small role 3a” is won internally, the pressing order for displaying the “bell symbol” on the middle stage of the middle reel 111 (see the position of the number 5 shown in FIG. 2) is notified. These internal winning combinations may be referred to as AT combinations.

  “Re-game combination 1-2” is a combination that is won internally in the low-replay probability state (RT1). When this winning combination is won internally, the winning combination is either the replaying role 1 (normal replay) or the replaying role 2 (preparation replay). Although these roles are common in that replays are given, they differ in that the replaying role 2 is a role that shifts to the replay high probability ready state (RT2), which is a more advantageous gaming state for the player. . In other words, it is more advantageous for the player to win the re-game player 2 than to win the re-game player 1. For this reason, in the AT gaming state, when “re-gamer 1-2” is internally won, an effect of informing the stop operation order for aligning symbols corresponding to re-gamer 2 is executed.

  “Re-playing combination 3-4” is a combination for internal winning in the re-playing high probability ready state (RT2). When this winning combination is won internally, the winning combination is either the replaying role 3 (promotion replay) or the replaying role 4 (falling replay). Although these roles are common in that replays are given, the replay role 3 shifts to a replay high probability state (RT3), which is a more advantageous game state for the player, whereas the replay role The difference is that 4 shifts to a re-playing low probability state (RT1), which is a disadvantageous gaming state for the player. In other words, it is more advantageous for the player to win the replaying role 3 than to win the replaying role 4. For this reason, in the AT gaming state, when “re-gamer 3-4” is internally won, an effect of informing the stop operation order for aligning symbols corresponding to re-gamer 3 is executed.

  “Small 3a” is a combination that is won internally in the gaming state except the special gaming state (RT5). When an internal winning is made for this role, the “bell design” is displayed on either the middle stage of the middle reel 111 (see the position of number 5 shown in FIG. 2) or the upper stage of the middle reel 111 (see the position of number 4 shown in FIG. 2). Is done. As described above, when the “bell symbol” is displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 111, 12 medals are paid out, and when the “bell symbol” is displayed in the lower stage of the middle reel 111, four medals are paid out. . That is, it is more advantageous for the player to display the “bell symbol” on the upper stage of the middle reel 111 than on the lower stage of the middle reel 111. For this reason, in the AT gaming state, when “small role 3a” is internally won, an effect of informing the stop operation sequence for displaying “bell symbol” on the middle stage of the middle reel 111 is executed.

  In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, when the AT flag provided in the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400 is set to ON, an effect of entering the AT gaming state is executed in the first sub-control unit main process. The This AT flag is set to ON according to the number of ATs provided in the RAM 408. Here, the number of ATs indicates the number of times that the AT flag set to OFF is switched on. For example, when the AT flag is off, if the AT count is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the AT count and the AT flag is set to on. If the AT count is 0, the AT flag remains off. The number of ATs is stored in the RAM 408 of the first sub control unit 400 and is added according to a predetermined condition. For example, when the game state is the special game state (RT5) and the game is won internally, 1 is added to the AT number. Note that the AT gaming state may be started and ended according to a predetermined condition (for example, when a specific gaming state is entered) regardless of the number of ATs. Further, a lottery for determining whether to add the number of ATs according to a predetermined condition may be executed. In a state where the AT game is being executed, the player can easily obtain medals. Depending on the length of this period or the like, there may be a situation that is more advantageous to the player than the special gaming state (RT5) described above.

<Outline of processing>
Here, an outline of characteristic processes among the processes executed in the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described.

  In the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the special gaming state (RT5) is entered by winning the special combination 1. In this embodiment, in the special gaming state, effects corresponding to three types of effects forms (forms 1st effect form to 3rd effect form) that are different from each other can be executed, and which effect form the player sets. It can be selected (see FIG. 22). More specifically, when transitioning to the special gaming state, a character indicating each of the above-described effect forms is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157. At this time, one of the effect forms is set as a settable effect form. The character indicating the effect form set as the settable effect form is displayed surrounded by a frame together with a message indicating that the effect form can be selected by a predetermined operation (in the present embodiment, the input operation). The player can perform an effect corresponding to this effect form by selecting the effect form set to the settable effect form by performing a predetermined operation (in the present embodiment, a closing operation).

  In the effect form set in the settable effect form, each of the effect forms is set in order for each predetermined period. That is, each of the effect forms is switched according to a predetermined order. The player can select this when his / her favorite performance form is set to the setable production form.

  Further, the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment causes a predetermined effect to be executed based on the winning combination when the above-described effect form is set, and an operation related to the progress of the game is performed while this effect is being executed. Processing that is not accepted or processing that is extended when an operation related to the progress of the game is performed is executed. Note that these processes are processes called freezes. Hereinafter, the period during which the freeze is executed may be referred to as a delay period.

  Hereinafter, processing of the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to the drawings.

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

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input starts reset by a reset interrupt and executes the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG. 9 according to a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

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

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

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

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

  In step S109, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current gaming state, and an internal lottery is performed using this and the random value acquired in step S107, and the result of the internal lottery is shown. Preparation for transmitting the internal winning command to the first sub-control unit 400 is performed. As a result of the internal lottery, when any winning combination (including an operating combination) is won internally, the flag of the winning combination is turned on.

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

  In step S113, reel rotation start processing is executed to start rotation of all reels 110 to 112. Details of the reel rotation start process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S115, the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be received. When any one of the stop buttons is pressed, the stop table is referred to stop the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button, and the stop table is set. One of the reels 110 to 112 is stopped according to the number of drawn frames. When all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S117.

  In step S117, a winning determination process is performed. Here, it is determined that the winning combination is won when a pattern combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line 114. For example, if “ANY-Bell-ANY” is aligned on the activated pay line, it is determined that the small role 3 has been won. The details of the winning determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

  In step S121, game state control processing is performed. In the game state control process, a replay low probability state (RT1), a replay high probability preparation state (RT2), a replay high probability state (RT3), a special role internal winning state (RT4), and a special game state (RT5). Processing related to the transition of each gaming state is performed, and the gaming state is shifted when the start condition or the end condition is satisfied. In addition, preparation for transmission of a game state update command indicating the current game state is made. Thus, one game is finished. Thereafter, the process proceeds by returning to step S103 and repeating the above-described processing.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S207, various game processes are executed, and processes according to the interrupt status are executed.

  In step S209, timer update processing is performed. Various timers are updated for each time unit. Details of the timer update process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S211, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands prepared for transmission are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that the output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits in the present embodiment, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 11 -14 are command types (in this embodiment, basic command, input command, start lever reception command, internal winning command, effect command accompanying effect lottery processing, rotation start command accompanying the start of rotation of reels 110 to 112, stop button Stop button reception command accompanying reception of operations 137 to 139, stop position information command accompanying stop processing of reels 110 to 112, winning determination command, payout number command and payout end command accompanying medal payout processing, reel stop command, game Status update command, setting allowable production form update command, setting performance Mode setting command), bit 0 is composed of command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

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

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

  In step S215, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, first, the signal states of the various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area in step S205 are read, and the presence / absence of errors relating to medal insertion abnormality and medal payout abnormality is monitored. (Not shown) Error processing is executed. Further, the medal selector 170 (medal blocker in which a solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates), various lamps 339, and various 7-segment (SEG) indicators are set according to the current gaming state. Details of the device monitoring process will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

  Next, details of the reel rotation start process (step S113) in the main control unit main process of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the reel rotation start process (step S113) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1101, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a special gaming state (RT5). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1103. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1115.

  In step S1103, the value of the delay timer is set according to the result of the internal lottery and the effect form currently being set. In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, which effect form is set in the special game state (RT5) is stored as the set effect form in the RAM 308 in the main control unit 300 (about the set effect form). Will be described later). The currently set effect form is determined according to the set effect form. The delay timer is a timer for executing the above-described freeze, and details of this operation will be described later.

  Here, a setting example of the delay timer in step S1103 will be described more specifically with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a selection table for the delay timer. In this figure, for each of the three types of effect forms (first effect form, second effect form, and third effect form), the result of the internal lottery is either small role 1, small role 2, or loss. The value of the delay timer set in the case of For example, when the first effect form is set, a value corresponding to 3 seconds is set in the delay timer regardless of whether the result of the internal lottery is a small combination 1, a small combination 2, or a loss. In addition, when the second effect form is set, a value corresponding to 5 seconds is set in the delay timer only when the result of the internal lottery is lost, and the result of the internal lottery is the small combination 1 and the small combination 2 In some cases, the delay timer is set to 0 (or no value is set). When the third effect form is set, the delay timer is set to 0 (or no value is set) regardless of whether the result of the internal lottery is a small combination 1, a small combination 2, or a loss.

  In step S1105 following step S1103, it is determined whether the value of the delay timer is greater than zero. If the value of the delay timer is greater than 0, the process proceeds to step S1107. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1115.

  In step S1107, the delay timer setting flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S1109. The delay timer setting flag is provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300.

  In step S1109, preparation for transmission of the delay timer setting command is performed, and the process proceeds to step S1111. This delay timer setting command is a command for causing the first sub-control unit 400 to execute a predetermined effect in the delay period described above. The first sub-control unit 400 is set to execute a predetermined effect upon receiving this command (step S3117 in FIG. 17).

  In step S1111, it is determined whether or not the value of the delay timer is zero. If the value of the delay timer is 0, the process proceeds to step S1113, and if not, step S1111 is executed again. The value of the delay timer is counted down by a timer update process described later (step S2115 in FIG. 14). By this process, this step S1111 is repeated until the value set in the delay timer is counted down to 0, and a process (freeze) for delaying the game is performed. By the delay process in step S1111, the first sub-control unit 400 can surely show the player the predetermined effect (step S3117 in FIG. 17) executed by receiving the delay timer setting command.

  In step S1113, the delay timer setting flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S1115.

  In step S1115, reel rotation is started. If a value (other than 0) is set in the delay timer, the reel rotation is started after the delay process (freeze) in step S1111. In this case, the period from step S1107 to step S1113 corresponds to the delay period described above.

  In step S1117, other processing relating to the reel rotation start is executed, and this reel rotation start processing is terminated. In step S1117, a stop button effective wait timer is set so as not to accept the operation of the stop button until the reel rotation speed reaches a predetermined speed.

  Next, details of the winning determination process (step S117) in the main process of the main control unit in FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the winning determination process (step S117) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1201, information (stopped symbol position information) indicating which symbols are displayed on the display window 113 by the stopped reels 110 to 112 is acquired. Further, it is also determined which winning combination is won using this stop symbol position information. If this stop symbol position information is acquired, it will progress to step S1203.

  In step S1203, preparation for transmitting a winning determination command is made, and the process proceeds to step S1205. This winning determination command is a command for causing the first sub-control unit 400 to execute a predetermined effect in accordance with the winning combination. The first sub-control unit 400 is set to execute a predetermined effect upon receiving this command (step S3117 in FIG. 17).

  In step S1205, it is determined whether or not the special combination 1 has been won. If the special combination 1 is won, the process proceeds to step S1207. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1219.

  In step S1207, a predetermined value is set in the winning timer, and the process proceeds to step S1209.

  In step S1209, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning timer is zero. If the value of the winning timer is 0, the process proceeds to step S1211, and if not, step S1209 is executed again. The value of the winning timer is counted down in a timer update process described later (step S2117 in FIG. 14). That is, by repeating this step S1209 until the value set in the winning timer is counted down to 0, processing for delaying the progress of the game is performed. While the delay process is being executed in step S1207, the first sub-control unit 400 notifies that the special combination 1 has been won by receiving the winning determination command indicating that the special combination 1 has been won. Production is performed.

  In step S1211, the first effect form is set as the setting allowable effect form described above, and the process proceeds to step S1213. As described above, in the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment, when an effect form set as the setting allowable effect form is selected, an effect corresponding to the effect form is executed in the special gaming state (RT5). . At this time, the setting allowable effect form is set by switching in order at predetermined time intervals, but this step S1211 is a process of setting the first effect form as an initial state of the setting allowable effect form. The effect form handled here is information indicating a series of effects (for example, a pointer or a tag indicating effect data). The same meaning is used hereinafter.

In step S1213, preparation for transmitting a setting allowable effect form update command is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1215. The first sub-control unit 400 that has received this command executes a predetermined effect (step S3107 in FIG. 17).
In step S1215, the selection timer is initialized. Here, the selection timer is a timer that manages the time until the effect form that can be selected by the player is switched. The selection timer is counted down in a timer update process described later (step 2103 in FIG. 14). In the initialization in step S1215, the value is set so that the value of the selection timer becomes 0 when the switching time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses. Note that the value of the selection timer is stored in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300.

  In step S1217, the effect form selection flag is set to ON, and then the process proceeds to step S1219. The effect form selection flag is a flag that is set to ON when the player can select an effect form, and is provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300.

  In step S1219, processing related to other winning determination processing is executed, and the winning determination processing ends.

  Next, details of the timer update process (step S209) in the main control unit timer interrupt process of FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the timer update process (step S209) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S2101, it is determined whether or not the effect form selection flag game is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2103, and if this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2113.

  In step S2103, a selection timer update process is executed. More specifically, processing for subtracting the value of the selection timer is executed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2105. Note that the main control unit 300 that performs the process of step S2103 corresponds to an example of a time measuring unit of the present invention.

  In step S2105, it is determined whether or not the value of the selection timer is zero. If the value of the selection timer is 0, the process proceeds to step S2107; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2113. The main control unit 300 that performs the process of step S2105 corresponds to an example of a determination unit of the present invention.

  In step S2107, update processing of the setting permissible effect form is executed. By this update process, the content of the setting allowable effect form is switched in order from the first effect form to the third effect form. Specifically, when the first effect form is set to the setting allowable effect form, the second effect form is set to the setting allowable effect form, and the second effect form is set to the setting allowable effect form. In this case, when the third effect form is set as the setting allowable effect form, and when the third effect form is set as the setting allowable effect form, the first effect form is set as the setting allowable effect form. When this process ends, the process advances to step S2109. The main control unit 300 that performs the process of step S2107 corresponds to an example of a setting allowable effect form setting unit of the present invention.

  In step S2109, preparation for transmission of the setting permissible effect form update command is executed, and the process proceeds to step S2111. This setting allowable effect form update command is a command for causing the first sub-control unit 400 to execute an effect indicating that the setting allowable effect form has been updated. The first sub-control unit 400 is set to execute a predetermined effect upon receiving this command (see FIG. 19).

  In step S2111, the selection timer is initialized. Here, as in step S1215 described above, the value is set so that the value of the selection timer becomes 0 when the switching time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2113.

  In step S2113, it is determined whether or not the delay timer setting flag is set to ON. If the delay timer setting flag is set to ON, the process proceeds to step S2115; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2117.

  In step S2115, a delay timer update process is performed, and the value of the delay timer is subtracted. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2117.

  In step S2117, other processing related to timer update processing is executed. For example, processing such as updating a winning timer is executed. Thereafter, the timer update process ends.

  Next, details of the device monitoring process (step S215) in the main control unit timer interrupt process of FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the device monitoring process (step S215) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S2201, it is determined whether or not the bet buttons 130 to 132 have been operated using the sensors provided on the bet buttons 130 to 132. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2203. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2213. The main control unit 300 that performs the process of step S2201 corresponds to an example of a selection operation detection unit of the present invention.

  In step S2203, it is determined whether or not an effect form selection flag is set to ON. If this flag is set to ON, the process proceeds to step S2205, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2211.

  In step S2205, the effect form set in the setting allowable effect form is set as the set effect form, and the process proceeds to step S2207. Here, the set effect form indicates an effect form executed in the special game state (RT5), and is provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. In the first sub-control unit 400, the effect in the special gaming state (RT5) is executed according to the effect form set in the set effect form (step S3217 in FIG. 18). Note that the main control unit 300 that performs the process of step S2205 corresponds to an example of an effect form setting unit of the present invention.

  In step S2207, a preparation for transmitting a set effect form setting command is executed, and the process proceeds to step S2209. This setting effect form setting command is executed when the player has selected the effect form set in the setting allowable effect form, that is, the effect corresponding to this effect form is set and executed in the special gaming state (RT5). This is a command for causing the first sub-control unit 400 to execute an effect indicating this. The first sub-control unit 400 is set to execute a predetermined effect upon receiving this command (step S3111 in FIG. 17).

  In step S2209, the effect form selection flag is set off (erased). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2113.

  In step S2211, which is performed when the effect form selection flag is set to OFF in step S2203, other processing relating to the operation of the bet buttons 130 to 132 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S2113.

  In step S2113, processing related to other device monitoring processing is executed, and this device monitoring processing ends.

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
Next, processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 16B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 16C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S301 in FIG. 16A, 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 this process, an area for storing internal winning information that is information representing the result of the internal winning and an area for storing RT update information that is information indicating the gaming state are provided in the RAM 408, respectively.

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

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

  In step S307, command processing that is processing corresponding to each command received from the main control unit 300 is executed.

  In step S309, effect control processing is performed. Here, preparation for the production is performed according to the production reservation information in the production reservation area provided in the RAM 408. This preparation includes, for example, performing a process such as reading the effect data from the ROM 406 and performing an effect data update process when the effect data needs to be updated. Details of this effect control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S321 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

  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 S331, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S303 in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. 16A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S333, transmission of a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S315, an effect random number update process, and the like are performed.

  Next, details of the effect control process (step S309) in the first sub control unit main process of FIG. 16A will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the effect control process (step S309) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3101, it is determined whether or not an internal winning command has been accepted. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3103. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3105.

  In step S3103, an internal winning command reception process is executed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3105.

  In step S3105, it is determined whether a setting allowable effect form update command has been accepted. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3107. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3109.

  In step S3107, a setting permissible effect form update command reception process is executed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3109.

  In step S3109, it is determined whether a set effect form setting command has been received. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3111. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3113.

  In step S3111, effect data according to the set effect form is read. This effect data is data for notifying which effect form has been set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3113.

  In step S3113, it is determined whether a gaming state update command has been accepted. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3115, and if this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3117.

In step S3115, a game state update command reception process is executed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3117. In step S3117, processing is executed when a command other than the internal winning command, the setting allowable effect form update command, the set effect effect form setting command, and the gaming state update command is received. For example, processing such as reading of effect data corresponding to a case where a delay timer setting command or a winning determination command is received is performed. Thereafter, this effect control process is terminated.

  Next, details of the internal winning command reception process (step S3103) in the effect control process of FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the internal winning command reception process (step S3103) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3201, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a special gaming state (RT5). This gaming state is determined based on RT information, which is information indicating the gaming state, provided in the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3203. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3207.

  In the next step S3203, it is determined whether or not the internal winning result is lost based on the internal winning information included in the internal winning command. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3205; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3209.

  In step S3205, 1 is added to the AT number, and the process proceeds to step S3209.

  In step S3207 which proceeds when the special gaming state (RT5) is not set in step S3201, other AT number addition processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3209.

  In step S3209, it is determined whether or not an internal winning combination (AT combination) in which the stop operation effect is executed is determined. In the present embodiment, whether or not the re-playing role 1-2, the re-playing role 3-4, and the small role 3a (refer to the role of the item “number” shown in FIG. 8 are 4, 5, and 8) is internally won. Is determined. If these winning combinations are won internally, the process proceeds to step S3211. If not, the process proceeds to step S3215.

  In step S3211, it is determined whether or not the AT flag is set to ON. If the AT flag is set to ON, the process proceeds to step S3213, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3215.

  In step S3213, in accordance with the internal winning combination, effect data for notifying the stop operation condition (see the correct answer in the remarks column in FIG. 8) for the player to obtain an advantageous result is read out. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3215.

  In step S3215, other processing based on the internal winning command is executed. Here, processing such as reading of the effect data prepared in the processing at the game state update command reception time is executed. Furthermore, processing such as readout of basic effect data in a special gaming state, read-out of effect data for chance notification, and the like are performed. Then, the process at the time of internal winning command reception is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the details of the setting allowable effect form update command reception process (step S <b> 3107) in the effect control process of FIG. 17 will be described. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the setting allowable effect form update command reception process (step S3107) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3301, effect data for executing an effect in which an effect form that can be selected by the player is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157 and then this selectable effect form is switched to another effect form. Then, the process proceeds to step S3303. Here, the effect that the selectable effect form is switched to another effect form suggests that the selectable effect form is switched to another effect form, and corresponds to an example of the switching suggestion notification of the present invention. To do. Details of the switching suggestion notification will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3303, the effect data for identification notification is read. For example, when the first effect form is set as the setting allowable effect form, effect data reading processing for lighting the bet button lamp 200 in blue is performed. Similarly, when the second effect form is set as the setting allowable effect form, effect data for lighting the bet button lamp 200 in green is used, and when the third effect form is set as the setting allowable effect form. In this case, effect data reading processing for lighting the bet button lamp 200 in red is performed. Then, the process at the time of accepting this setting permissible effect form update command is terminated.

  Next, the details of the game state update command reception process (step S3115) in the effect control process of FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the game state update command reception process (step S3115) shown in FIG.

  First, in first step S3401, it is determined whether or not the AT flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3409; otherwise (when the AT flag is off), the process proceeds to step S3403.

  In step S3403, it is determined whether there is a remaining AT count, that is, whether the AT count is not zero. If there is a remaining AT count, the process proceeds to step S3405. If not, the process proceeds to step S3413.

  In step S3405, the AT flag is set on, and the process proceeds to step S3407.

  In step S3407, the remaining AT times are subtracted. Specifically, 1 is subtracted from the AT count. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3413.

  In step S3409, which proceeds when the AT flag is set to ON in step S3401, the game state transitions from the re-gaming high probability state (RT3) to the re-gaming low probability state (RT1), or the re-game player 4 wins. , It is determined whether or not any of them is satisfied. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3411. If not, the process proceeds to step S3413.

  In step S3411, the AT flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S3413.

  In step S3413, other processing based on the game state update command is executed. For example, RT information provided in the RAM 408 is updated according to information indicating continuation and change of the gaming state included in the gaming state control command. When this process ends, the game state update command reception process ends.

<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>
Next, the process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 21B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 21C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 21D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S401 in FIG. 21A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S401. In this initialization process, input / output port initialization, storage area initialization in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step S403, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S405.

  In step S405, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step S407, command processing is performed. In the command processing, the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command is received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S409, effect control processing is performed. Specifically, if there is a new command in step S407, processing corresponding to this command is performed. For example, a process of reading effect data for performing image control relating to the background image and effect data relating to the shutter effect from the ROM 506 is executed. In addition, it includes a process of reading other effect data from the ROM 506 and performing an effect data update process when the effect data needs to be updated.

  In step S411, shutter control processing is performed based on the processing result in step S409. For example, if there is a shutter control command in the effect data read in step S409, shutter control corresponding to this command is performed.

  In step S413, image control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S409. For example, if there is an image control command in the effect data read in step S409, image control corresponding to this command is performed. For example, image control relating to a display image (notification image, background image) is executed. This image control process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this image control process ends, the process returns to step S403.

  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 S415 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 S417, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S403 in the second sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 21A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S403, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S419, an effect random number update process is performed.

  Next, the image control process in step S413 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 S421, 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 534 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504.

  In step S423, 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 S425. If not, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it.

  In step S425, 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 S421, the CPU 504 includes information on the image data constituting the display image (the coordinate axis and image size of the VRAM 536). , VRAM coordinates (placement coordinates), transparency, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 534. The VDP 534 performs parameter setting in accordance with the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step S427, 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 S429, it is determined whether or not 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 S431; Wait for input.

  In step S431, a scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 508 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

  The characteristic operation of the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described below based on the above-described content.

  As described above, the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment allows the player to select an effect form in the special game state when winning the special role 1 and shifting to the special game state (RT5) ( (See step S3301 in FIG. 19). The outline about selection of this effect form is demonstrated using FIG. FIG. 22A is a diagram showing a selection screen for an effect form in the special gaming state, and FIG. 22B shows a correspondence relationship between the character displayed on the selection screen shown in FIG. FIG.

  FIG. 22A shows a state in which three characters (character 1 at the bottom center of the screen, character 2 at the top left in the screen, and character 3 at the top right in the screen) are displayed. When a predetermined time (5 seconds in this embodiment) elapses, the characters 1 move toward the character 3, the character 2 moves toward the character 1, and the character 3 is the character 3. Move toward position 2. That is, the three characters move in the counterclockwise direction on the screen, and their positions are changed (see step S2107 in FIG. 14). In FIG. 22A, this change in position is indicated by a dotted arrow.

  In addition, a square frame is displayed at the bottom center of the screen in FIG. 22A, and the character 1 is contained therein. This frame indicates characters that can be selected by the player. In the initial state, character 1 is displayed in this frame (see step S1211 in FIG. 13), and thereafter, the character 1 is sequentially switched to another character every predetermined time (see step S2107 in FIG. 14). The player performs a predetermined operation (operation of the bet buttons 130 to 132 in the present embodiment), thereby setting an effect form corresponding to the character displayed in the frame (step S2205 in FIG. 15). Each of these characters corresponds to the set effect form. When the character 1 is selected, the first effect form is set, when the character 2 is selected, the second effect form is set, and when the character 3 is selected. A third effect form is set (see FIG. 22B).

  Here, the details of the selection screen described above will be described more specifically with reference to FIGS. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing details of the movement of the character shown in FIG. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing the effects of FIG. 23 divided into effects corresponding to one setting allowable effect form update command.

  FIG. 23 shows a flow of effects accompanying transmission of a setting allowable effect form update command. More specifically, the middle from “Display A” to “Display B” corresponds to the rendering by the first setting allowable rendering mode update command, and 2 from the middle of “Display B” to the middle of “Display D”. Corresponding to the effect by the third setting allowable effect form update command, corresponding to the effect by the third setting allowable effect form update command from the middle of “Display D” to the middle of “Display F”. To the middle of “Display B” corresponds to the effect by the fourth setting allowable effect form update command. In the fourth effect of the setting allowable effect form update command, the effect shown in FIG. 23 is completed, and the second week is entered. When the setting allowable effect form update command is continuously transmitted, the effect is executed according to this flow.

  First, when winning a special combination 1, the first effect form is set as the setting allowable effect form, and the setting allowable effect form update command is transmitted (step S1211 and step S1213 in FIG. 13). The first sub-control unit 400 that has received this first setting permissible effect form update command displays the initial state of the effect form selection screen on the liquid crystal display device 157. “Display A” shows this initial state. Further, after the state of “Display A” is displayed for a certain period of time (for example, 3 seconds), from this “Display A” state, character 1 moves toward the position of character 3, and character 2 moves to the position of character 1. The character 3 moves toward the character 2 position. “Display B” shows a state in which the character is moving. The effect so far is set in advance so as to be executed in a predetermined time (5 seconds in the present embodiment). FIG. 24A shows a portion corresponding to the first setting permissible effect form update command. In the initial state, an effect starting from the middle image in FIG. 24A (“Display A” in FIG. 23) is executed. At this time, in order to prevent the effect from starting from the middle and becoming an effect shorter than the value of the selection timer, the effect of displaying “Display A” for a longer time is executed.

  When the predetermined time elapses, the setting allowable effect form is updated to the second effect form, and a setting allowable effect form update command is transmitted (steps S2107 and S2109 in FIG. 14). The first sub-control unit 400 that has received the second setting permissible effect form update command causes the liquid crystal display device 157 to start an effect of character movement following “display B”, and then temporarily stops at “display C”. Further, an effect leading to “display D” is executed. “Display C” shows a state in which the player can select an effect form that can be selected from character 1 to character 2. When “Display C” is temporarily stopped (for example, 3 seconds), character 1 moves toward the position of character 3, character 2 moves toward the position of character 1, and character 3 moves to the position of character 2. Move towards. “Display D” shows a state in which the character is moving. The effects from “display B” to “display D” are set in advance so as to be executed in a predetermined time (5 seconds in this embodiment). FIG. 24B shows a portion corresponding to the second setting allowable effect form update command.

  When a predetermined time further elapses, the setting allowable effect form is updated to the third effect form, and a setting allowable effect form update command is transmitted (steps S2107 and S2109 in FIG. 14). The first sub-control unit 400 that has received this third setting permissible effect form update command causes the liquid crystal display device 157 to begin the effect of character movement following “Display D”, and then temporarily stops at “Display E”. Further, an effect leading to “display F” is executed. “Display E” shows a state in which the player can select an effect form from character 2 to character 3. When “Display E” is temporarily stopped (for example, 3 seconds), character 1 moves toward character 3, character 2 moves toward character 1, and character 3 moves to character 2. Move towards. “Display F” shows a state where the character is moving. The effects from “display D” to “display F” are set in advance so as to be executed in a predetermined time (5 seconds in this embodiment). FIG. 24C shows a portion corresponding to the third setting permissible effect form update command.

  When a predetermined time further elapses, the setting allowable effect form is updated to the first effect form, and a setting allowable effect form update command is transmitted (steps S2107 and S2109 in FIG. 14). The first sub-control unit 400 that has received this fourth setting allowable effect form update command causes the liquid crystal display device 157 to start an effect of character movement following “Display F”, and then temporarily stops at “Display A”. Further, an effect leading to “display B” is executed. “Display A” shows a state in which the player can select an effect form that can be selected from character 3 to character 1. When “Display A” is temporarily stopped (for example, 3 seconds), character 1 moves toward character 3, character 2 moves toward character 1, and character 3 moves to character 2. Move towards. “Display B” shows a state in which the character is moving. The effects from “Display F” to “Display B” are set in advance so as to be executed in a predetermined time (5 seconds in this embodiment). FIG. 24A shows a portion corresponding to the fourth setting permissible effect form update command. With the processing so far, the display content of the liquid crystal display device 157 enters the second week through the initial state of “display A”. Thereafter, the effects shown in FIG. 23 are executed as the predetermined time elapses.

  The effects of moving the character in “Display B”, “Display D”, and “Display F” shown in FIG. 23 are effects that suggest that the character (effect form) that can be selected by the player is switched. This effect corresponds to an example of the switching suggestion notification of the present invention. Since the player can know that the selectable character (effect form) is switched by this effect, if he wants to surely select his favorite effect form, he can refrain from selecting during this effect. However, there are also players who perform a selection operation during the production of “Display B”. In such a case, there is a risk of selecting a production form against the player's intention. A specific example will be described with reference to FIGS. 23, 25, and 26. FIG.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the display content of the liquid crystal display device 157 and the selected character. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing the effects shown in FIG. 23 and selectable effects forms over time. In FIG. 26, the passage of time is shown in the right direction, and the display content of the liquid crystal display device 157 is shown below. Further, at the bottom of the figure, selectable effects forms (characters) corresponding to the passage of time are shown.

  For example, in the case of “display A” or “display C” shown in FIG. 23, selectable characters are clear and the player does not select them by mistake. FIG. 25A shows that the character 1 is selected when the bet buttons 130 to 132 are operated in the state of “display A”. FIG. 25C shows that the character 2 is selected when the bet buttons 130 to 132 are operated in the state of “display C”.

  However, in the state shown in “Display B” in FIG. 23, there is a risk of selecting an effect form (selection error) against the player's intention. For example, it is assumed that when a player operates the bet buttons 130 to 132 to select the character 1, the selectable character is switched to the character 2. In this case, a player who knows that the character 2 has been selected may have a reduced willingness to play. Further, in the state shown in “Display B”, the character 1 moves away from the frame indicating the effect forms that can be selected by the player, while the character 2 moves into the frame. The player who sees this situation may determine that the character 2 can be selected even though it is not yet selectable, and may select an effect form unintentionally. That is, in the state of “display B”, such a problem is caused by the fact that the player can not clearly select an effect form that can be selected. FIG. 25B shows that when one of the bet buttons 130 to 132 is operated in the “display B” state, one of the character 1 and the character 2 is selected.

  The above contents will be described with reference to FIG. For example, in the period indicated by “Display A” or “Display C”, the player can select only one effect form (character), so the player does not make a selection mistake. However, in the period corresponding to “display B”, character 1 is selected in the first half and character 2 is selected in the second half. However, since this boundary is unclear, there is a risk of selecting an effect form (selection mistake) against the player's intention. In FIG. 26, the time zone in which the effect form that can be set by the player is unclear between the display content of the liquid crystal display device 157 and the selectable character is indicated by the left-down hatching. As in the case of “Display B”, even when the state of the liquid crystal display device 157 is “Display D” and “Display F”, the effect forms that can be set by the player are unclear.

  As described above, in the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment, since the switch suggestion notification is executed to suggest that the player can switch the effect form that can be selected, an operation error due to the sudden change of the selectable effect form is performed. Can be prevented. In other words, during the period when the switching suggestion notification is not made, the selectable effect forms are clear, and during this period, the player can surely select his / her favorite effect form. However, in this switching suggestion notification, there is a possibility that the effect form that can be selected depending on the notification mode becomes unclear, such as the effect of “Display B” in FIG. The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment solves this problem by executing identification notification in addition to switching suggestion notification. Hereinafter, this identification notification will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an aspect of identification notification. In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, an effect of turning on the bet button lamp 200 is executed in parallel with the effect of the liquid crystal display device 157 described above in a state where the player can select the effect form (FIG. 19). Step S3303). More specifically, the bet button lamp 200 is lit in blue when the first effect form is selectable, and the bet button lamp 200 is lit in green when the second effect form is selectable. In a state where the effect form can be selected, an effect of lighting the bet button lamp 200 in red is executed. FIG. 27A shows that the bet button lamp 200 is lit in a color corresponding to the effect form. FIG. 27B shows the character corresponding to the effect form and the lighting color of the bet button lamp 200.

  FIG. 28 is a diagram showing the content shown in FIG. 26 with the lighting color of the bet button lamp 200 and its lighting timing added. For example, when the liquid crystal display device 157 is in the “display B” state, it is unclear which of the first effect form and the second effect form can be selected as described above with reference to FIG. Here, even if the liquid crystal display device 157 is in the “display B” state, the player can know the presentation modes that can be selected by the bet button lamp 200. In FIG. 28, the x mark indicates that the indefinite period indicated by the left-downward hatching in FIG. 26 has been eliminated.

  As described above, the selectable presentation forms are unclear with the switching suggestion notification alone, but this unclear state can be resolved by performing the identification notification. In addition, when the identification notification is executed independently and the switching suggestion notification is not executed, the selectable effect forms are switched suddenly, and a selection mistake cannot be prevented. By using the switching suggestion notification and the identification notification together as in the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent a player's selection mistake.

  The switching suggestion notification described above is for a character to move, but is not limited to this, for example, a number indicating the time until an arrow indicating the movement of the character is displayed or the currently selectable presentation mode is changed. Or a meter may be displayed, or a character may be blinked so that the blinking cycle is gradually shortened. In addition, for example, the character may give up movement by making a calm movement or the like, and it may be suggested that the selectable effect form is switched. Furthermore, you may show clearly the timing which the production | presentation form which can be selected switches by these display modes.

  Moreover, although the identification notification described above lights the bet button lamp 200 in a different color, for example, a blinking pattern may be changed. In addition to the bet button lamp 200, notification means such as speakers 272 and 277 may be used. At this time, by making the notification means for performing the identification notification different from the notification means for performing the switching suggestion notification, it is possible to prevent a situation in which an effect form that can be selected by the player is overlooked. In the case of the present embodiment, since the operating means for accepting the selection operation performs identification notification, it is possible to notify the player of a presentation form that can be clearly selected by the player. Further, the identification notification may be a notification of a selectable effect form, or a predetermined period before and after the selectable effect form is switched.

  The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment selects an effect form by operating the bet buttons 130 to 132. However, the operation means for receiving the selection operation is, for example, a start lever 135 or stop buttons 137 to 139. There may be. Furthermore, it may be possible to select the effect form when the medal is maintained regardless of the bet button. In this embodiment, since the operation for selecting the effect form also serves as the operation for advancing the game, the player can perform the selection operation smoothly. Moreover, although the case where a production | presentation form was selected in response to having won special role 1 was demonstrated, this opportunity is not limited to winning of special role 1, for example, as a result of internal lottery other than special role 1 The effect form may be selected based on the result of lottery means other than the internal lottery or the digestion of a predetermined number of games.

  The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment has determined the value of the delay timer and the contents of the effect during the special game state based on the set effect form and the internal winning combination (steps S1103 in FIG. 11 and steps in FIG. 17). S3117), a process for changing how to produce an effect may be executed without using a delay timer.

  The slot machine 100, which is an example of the first gaming table of the present invention, has been described above with reference to FIGS. Hereinafter, a first modified example in which the configuration of the slot machine 100 described above is changed will be described. This first modified example corresponds to an example of the second game machine of the present invention.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the flow of device monitoring processing used in the first modification of the slot machine 100. The device monitoring process shown in FIG. 29 is obtained by adding a new process (portion surrounded by a dotted line in the drawing) immediately before step S2213 of the device monitoring process shown in FIG. The device monitoring process shown in FIG. 29 will be described below. In addition, about the part which is common in FIG. 15, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the device monitoring process shown in FIG. 29, if the bet buttons 130 to 132 are not operated in step S2201, step S2221 is executed after step S2209 and after step S2211. In step S2221, it is determined whether the start lever 135 has been operated. If the start lever 135 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S2223; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2213. The operation of the start lever 135 here corresponds to an example of the initialization operation in the second game machine of the present invention. The main control unit 300 executing step S2221 corresponds to an example of an initialization operation detecting unit in the second game machine of the present invention.

  In step S2223, it is determined whether or not the effect form selection flag is set to ON. If this flag is set to on, the process proceeds to step S2225. If not (if set to off), the process proceeds to step S2229.

  In step S2225, the selection timer is initialized as in step S1215 shown in FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2227. The main control unit 300 that executes step S2225 and step S2111 of FIG. 14 corresponds to an example of initialization means in the second game machine of the present invention.

  In step S2227, preparation for transmission of the selection timer initialization command is executed, and then the process proceeds to step S2213. Note that the first sub-control unit 400 that has received this command performs processing to be executed from the middle of the effect being executed by the setting allowable effect form update command (processed in step S3117 shown in FIG. 17). Details of the effect contents by this processing will be described later.

  In step S2229 which proceeds when the effect form selection flag is set to OFF in step S2223, other processing relating to the operation of the start lever 135 is executed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2213.

  Here, a characteristic operation brought about in the first modification of the slot machine 100 by the device monitoring process of FIG. 29 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure shows the operation when the start lever 135 is operated during the selection of the effect form in the first modification of the slot machine 100. FIG. In the following description, it is assumed that the identification notification described with reference to FIGS.

  In the device monitoring process in FIG. 29 described above, the selection timer is initialized when the start lever 135 is operated during the selection of the effect form (step S2225 shown in FIG. 29).

  For example, the liquid crystal display device 157 is in the “display B” state at the timing indicated by T1 during the production shown in FIG. At this time, although the first effect form is selectable, the selectable effect form is not clear for the player. In this case, when the start lever 135 is operated, the selection timer is initialized and goes back to the timing indicated by T2. At this time, if “display F” is displayed on the liquid crystal image display device 157, the player is confused. In order to prevent this, when the selection timer is initialized by the start lever 135, the effect is started from the “display A” state (step S3117 shown in FIG. 17). FIG. 30B shows that the state of the liquid crystal display device 157 has returned to “display A” by operating the start lever 135 at the timing T1 shown in FIG. Furthermore, a state in which the bet buttons 130 to 132 are operated at this time to select the character 1 is shown.

  In addition, the liquid crystal display device 157 is in the “display B” state at the timing indicated by T3 during the production shown in FIG. At this time, although the second effect form is selectable, the selectable effect form is not clear for the player. In this case, when the start lever 135 is operated, the selection timer is initialized and goes back to the timing indicated by T4. At this time, if “display B” is displayed on the liquid crystal image display device 157, the player is confused. In order to prevent this, when the selection timer is initialized by the start lever 135, the effect is started from the state of “display C” (step S3117 shown in FIG. 17). FIG. 30C shows that the liquid crystal display device 157 is in the “display C” state by operating the start lever 135 at the timing T3 shown in FIG. Furthermore, a state in which the character 2 is selected by operating the bet buttons 130 to 132 at this time is shown.

  As described above, by enabling the player to initialize the selection timer, the player can clearly recognize the presentation modes that can be selected. In the example described above, the selection timer is initialized using the start lever 135. However, for example, initialization may be performed using the stop buttons 137 to 139. At this time, it is preferable that the operation means for accepting initialization of the selection timer is different from the operation means for accepting an operation for selecting an effect form. By making these operating means different, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused. In addition, although this 1st modification demonstrated the case where there existed switching notification, the switching notification does not need to be performed. In this case, there is a problem that the effect forms that can be selected by the player are suddenly switched. However, the selection operation is performed after clarifying the selectable effect forms by performing the initialization immediately before the selection operation. Can prevent operation mistakes.

  So far, the first modification of the slot machine 100 has been described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30. Hereinafter, a second modification in which the configuration of the slot machine 100 described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 28 is changed will be described. This second modification corresponds to an example of the third game machine of the present invention.

  First, the timer update process used in the second modification of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the timer update process used in the second modification of the slot machine 100. The timer update process shown in FIG. 31 is obtained by adding a new process (a part surrounded by a dotted line in the figure) between steps S2103 and S2105 of the timer update process shown in FIG. The main control unit 300 that executes this process corresponds to an example of an erroneous setting suppression period setting unit in the third gaming machine of the present invention. The timer update process shown in FIG. 31 will be described below. In addition, about the part which is common in FIG. 14, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the timer update process shown in FIG. 31, step S2121 is executed after step S2103 is completed. In this step S2121, it is determined whether or not the value of the selection timer is a specified value 1 (for example, a value corresponding to the remaining 1 second). If the value of the selection timer is the specified value 1, the process proceeds to step S2123. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2127.

  In step S2123, the erroneous setting suppression flag is set on, and the process proceeds to step S2125. Here, the erroneous setting suppression flag is a flag used to prevent the player from accepting the selection operation of the effect form, and is provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300.

  In step S2125, preparation for transmission of an erroneous setting suppression flag setting command is executed, and the process proceeds to step S2127. The first sub-control unit 400 that has received this command executes an effect that informs that the effect mode cannot be selected (processed in step S3117 shown in FIG. 17). Details of the effect contents by this processing will be described later.

  In step S2127, it is determined whether or not the value of the selection timer is a specified value 2 (for example, a value corresponding to a time elapsed from one second from the initial state of the selection timer). If the value of the selection timer is the prescribed value 2, the process proceeds to step S2129, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2105.

  In step S2129, the erroneous setting suppression flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S2105.

  Step S2105 and subsequent steps are the same as the timer update process described with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, a device monitoring process used in the second modification of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the flow of device monitoring processing used in the second modification of the slot machine 100. The device monitoring process shown in FIG. 32 is obtained by adding a new process (portion surrounded by a dotted line in the figure) immediately before step S2205 of the device monitoring process shown in FIG. The device monitoring process shown in FIG. 32 will be described below. In addition, about the part which is common in FIG. 15, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the device monitoring process shown in FIG. 32, step S2230 is executed after step S2203 is completed. In this step S2230, it is determined whether or not the erroneous setting suppression flag is set to ON. If the erroneous setting suppression flag is set to ON, the process proceeds to step S2213. If not (if set to OFF), the process proceeds to step S2205.

  Here, a characteristic operation of the slot machine 100 by the timer update process of FIG. 31 and the device monitoring process of FIG. 32 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure shows the effects and selectable effects in the second modification of the slot machine 100 in the same manner as in FIG.

  In the timer update process of FIG. 31 described above, when the value of the selection timer reaches the specified value 1, the erroneous setting suppression flag is set to ON, and when the value of the selection timer reaches the specified value 2, the erroneous setting suppression flag is set to OFF. (Steps S2123 and S2129 in FIG. 31). Further, an effect of notifying that the effect form cannot be selected by turning off the bet button lamp 200 is also executed (step S2125 in FIG. 31 and step S3117 in FIG. 17).

  The period from when the erroneous setting suppression flag is set to on until when the erroneous setting suppression flag is set to off is set so that the presentation mode selectable by the liquid crystal display device 157 overlaps with an unclear period. While is set to ON, an operation for selecting the effect form is not accepted (step S2230 in FIG. 32). In other words, the timer update process of FIG. 31 and the device monitoring process of FIG. 32 provide an erroneous operation suppression period during which the player cannot perform a selection operation during a period in which the presentation form selectable by the liquid crystal display device 157 is unclear. It is characterized by that. That is, by setting an erroneous setting suppression period in the unclear period, an operation error by the player can be prevented. In FIG. 30, an effect form is selected during a period in which “display B”, “display D”, and “display F”, which are effects where the selectable effect form (setting allowable effect form) is unclear. Inability to do so is indicated by “not selectable” characters, and this indicates that an unclear period (the portion indicated by the left-down hatching) has been eliminated by a cross. Further, since the erroneous operation suppression period can be known by turning off the bet button lamp 200, a player's operation error can be more effectively prevented. Note that the configuration for initializing the selection timer by the start lever 135 described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30 may be combined. At this time, the selection timer may be initialized by operating the bet buttons 130 to 132 during the erroneous setting suppression period. According to this configuration, it is possible to perform the selection of the effect form and the initialization of the selection timer by the same operation means. In addition, it is preferable to change the light emission mode of the bet button lamp 200. Further, the above-described switching suggestion notification may be performed during the erroneous operation suppression period.

In the above explanation,
A game machine that executes an effect (for example, an effect based on a delay timer setting command) predetermined by a set effect form (first effect form to third effect form),
A selection operation detecting means (main control unit 300 executing step S2201 in FIG. 15) for detecting a selection operation (for example, an operation of the bet buttons 130 to 132, a medal care) for selecting the setting effect form;
Clocking means (main control unit 300 executing step S2103 in FIG. 14) for starting timing based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (winning of special role 1);
Determination means (main control unit 300 executing step S2105 in FIG. 14) for determining whether or not the time measurement result of the time measurement means has become a predetermined result;
A predetermined effect form is set as a setting allowable effect form from a plurality of predetermined effect forms (first effect form to third effect form) based on the establishment of the predetermined condition (step S1211 in FIG. 13). ) Each time it is determined by the determination means that the time measurement result of the time measurement means has become a predetermined time measurement result, a predetermined effect form is set as the setting allowable effect form from the plurality of types of effect forms in a predetermined order. (Step S2107 in FIG. 14) setting allowable production form setting means (main control unit 300);
An effect form setting means (FIG. 15) that sets the set allowable effect form set by the setting allowable effect form setting means as the set effect form based on the selection operation being detected by the selection operation detecting means (FIG. 15). Main control unit 300) for executing step S2205 of FIG.
Informing means (liquid crystal display device 157, bet button lamp 200, speakers 272, 277) for informing about the setting allowable effect form set by the setting allowable effect form setting means,
Notification control means (first sub-control unit 400 and second sub-control unit 500) for controlling the notification means,
The notification control means includes
The notification means is controlled to perform identification notification (see FIG. 27) that makes it possible to identify the setting allowable presentation form set by the setting allowable presentation form setting means (step S3303 in FIG. 19) and the setting. The notification means is controlled to perform switching suggestion notification (see display B, display D, and display F in FIG. 23) that suggests that the setting allowable presentation form set by the allowable presentation form setting means is switched (see FIG. 19). Step S3301) of the game machine (slot machine 100) is described.

Also,
A gaming machine as described above,
The notification means includes
A first notification means (liquid crystal display device 157) and a second notification means (bet button lamp 200) different from the first notification means;
The notification control means includes
There is described a game stand characterized by controlling the switching suggestion notification to be performed by the first notification means and controlling the identification notification by the second notification means. .

further,
A gaming machine as described above,
Selection operation means (bet buttons 130 to 132) operated to select a setting effect form;
The selection operation detecting means includes
Detecting an operation of the selection operation means;
The selection operation means includes
Controlled by the notification control means, comprising a light emitting means (bet button lamp 200) for performing the identification notification by emitting light in a visual form corresponding to each of the plurality of types of effect forms,
The second notification means includes:
A game table characterized by being the light emitting means is described.

Also,
A game machine that executes an effect (for example, an effect based on a delay timer setting command) predetermined by a set effect form (first effect form to third effect form),
A selection operation detecting means (main control unit 300 executing step S2201 in FIG. 15) for detecting a selection operation (for example, an operation of the bet buttons 130 to 132, a medal care) for selecting the setting effect form;
Clocking means (main control unit 300 executing step S2103 in FIG. 14) for starting timing based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (winning of special role 1);
Determination means (main control unit 300 executing step S2105 in FIG. 14) for determining whether or not the time measurement result of the time measurement means has become a predetermined result;
A predetermined effect form is set as a setting allowable effect form from a plurality of predetermined effect forms (first effect form to third effect form) based on the establishment of the predetermined condition (step S1211 in FIG. 13). ) Each time it is determined by the determination means that the time measurement result of the time measurement means has become a predetermined time measurement result, a predetermined effect form is set as the setting allowable effect form from the plurality of types of effect forms in a predetermined order. (Step S2107 in FIG. 14) setting allowable production form setting means (main control unit 300);
An effect form setting means (FIG. 15) that sets the set allowable effect form set by the setting allowable effect form setting means as the set effect form based on the selection operation being detected by the selection operation detecting means (FIG. 15). Main control unit 300) for executing step S2205 of FIG.
Informing means (liquid crystal display device 157, bet button lamp 200, speakers 272, 277) for informing about the setting allowable effect form set by the setting allowable effect form setting means,
Notification control means (first sub-control unit 400 and second sub-control unit 500) for controlling the notification means,
The notification control means includes
The notification means is controlled so as to perform identification notification (see FIG. 27) that makes it possible to identify the setting allowable effect form set by the setting allowable effect form setting means (step S3303 in FIG. 19),
The game table further comprises:
Initialization operation detecting means (main control unit 300 executing step S2221 in FIG. 29) for detecting an initialization operation (for example, operation of the start lever 135) for initializing the time measurement result of the time measuring means;
When the initialization operation is detected by the initialization operation detection means, the time measurement result of the time measurement means is initialized (step S2225 in FIG. 29), and the time measurement result of the time measurement means is set to a predetermined time by the determination means. Even when it is determined that a result has been obtained, the time measurement means initializes the time measurement result (step S2111 in FIG. 14); the initialization means (main control unit 300);
A gaming table (a first modified example of the slot machine 100) is provided.

further,
A gaming machine as described above,
The notification control means includes
The notifying unit is controlled to perform a switching suggestion notification (see display B, display D, and display F in FIG. 23) that suggests that the setting allowable rendering mode set by the setting allowable rendering mode setting unit is switched. A game table characterized by (step S3301 in FIG. 19) is described.

in addition,
A game machine that executes an effect (for example, an effect based on a delay timer setting command) predetermined by a set effect form (first effect form to third effect form),
A selection operation detecting means (main control unit 300 executing step S2201 in FIG. 15) for detecting a selection operation (for example, an operation of the bet buttons 130 to 132, a medal care) for selecting the setting effect form;
Clocking means (main control unit 300 executing step S2103 in FIG. 14) for starting timing based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (winning of special role 1);
Determination means (main control unit 300 executing step S2105 in FIG. 14) for determining whether or not the time measurement result of the time measurement means has become a predetermined result;
A predetermined effect form is set as a setting allowable effect form from a plurality of predetermined effect forms (first effect form to third effect form) based on the establishment of the predetermined condition (step S1211 in FIG. 13). ) Each time it is determined by the determination means that the time measurement result of the time measurement means has become a predetermined time measurement result, a predetermined effect form is set as the setting allowable effect form from the plurality of types of effect forms in a predetermined order. (Step S2107 in FIG. 14) setting allowable production form setting means (main control unit 300);
An effect form setting means (FIG. 15) that sets the set allowable effect form set by the setting allowable effect form setting means as the set effect form based on the selection operation being detected by the selection operation detecting means (FIG. 15). Main control unit 300) for executing step S2205 of FIG.
Informing means (liquid crystal display device 157, bet button lamp 200, speakers 272, 277) for informing about the setting allowable effect form set by the setting allowable effect form setting means,
Notification control means for controlling the notification means (first sub-control unit 400 and second sub-control unit 500);
An erroneous setting suppression period is set over a predetermined period including a timing at which the determination means determines that the time measurement result of the time measurement means has become a predetermined time measurement result (see the portion surrounded by a dotted line in FIG. 31). A setting suppression period setting means (main control unit 300);
With
The production form setting means
If the erroneous setting suppression period is set by the erroneous setting suppression period setting means, the erroneous setting suppression period is not set even if the selection operation is detected by the selection operation detecting means. When the erroneous setting suppression period is not set by the setting unit, the selection operation is performed by the selection operation detecting unit using the setting allowable effect form set by the setting allowable effect form setting unit as the set effect form. A gaming table (second modified example of the slot machine 100) characterized in that it is set based on the detection (see the portion surrounded by a dotted line in FIG. 32) is described.

100 slot machines 110 to 112 reels 130 to 132 bet buttons 135 start levers 137 to 139 stop buttons 157 liquid crystal display device 200 bet button lamps 272 and 277 speakers 420 various lamps 300 main control unit 400 first sub control unit 500 second sub control Part

Claims (6)

A game machine that executes a predetermined effect according to a set effect form,
A selection operation detecting means for detecting a selection operation for selecting the setting effect form;
A timing means for starting timing based on the fact that a predetermined condition is established;
Determining means for determining whether or not the timing result of the timing means has become a predetermined result;
A predetermined production form is set as a setting allowable production form from a plurality of predetermined production forms based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and the time measurement result of the time measuring means is determined by the determination means as a predetermined time measurement result. Each time it is determined that it has become, a setting allowable effect form setting means for setting a predetermined effect form as the setting allowable effect form according to a predetermined order from the plurality of types of effect forms;
An effect form setting means for setting the set allowable effect form set by the setting allowable effect form setting means as the set effect form based on the selection operation being detected by the selection operation detecting means,
Informing means for informing about the setting allowable effect form set by the setting allowable effect form setting means,
A notification control means for controlling the notification means,
The notification control means includes
The notification means is controlled so as to perform identification notification that makes it possible to identify the setting allowable effect form set by the setting allowable effect form setting means, and the setting permission set by the setting allowable effect form setting means A game table characterized by controlling the notification means so as to perform switching suggestion notification that suggests that the effect form is switched. The game stand according to claim 1,
The notification means includes
Including a first notifying unit and a second notifying unit different from the first notifying unit,
The notification control means includes
A game table, wherein the switching suggestion notification is controlled to be performed by the first notification means, and the identification notification is controlled to be performed by the second notification means. The game stand according to claim 2,
Comprising a selection operation means operated to select a setting effect form;
The selection operation detecting means includes
Detecting an operation of the selection operation means;
The selection operation means includes
Controlled by the notification control means, comprising a light emitting means for performing the identification notification by emitting light in a visual aspect corresponding to each of the plurality of types of effect forms,
The second notification means includes:
A game table characterized by being the light emitting means. A game machine that executes a predetermined effect according to a set effect form,
A selection operation detecting means for detecting a selection operation for selecting the setting effect form;
A timing means for starting timing based on the fact that a predetermined condition is established;
Determining means for determining whether or not the timing result of the timing means has become a predetermined result;
A predetermined production form is set as a setting allowable production form from a plurality of predetermined production forms based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and the time measurement result of the time measuring means is determined by the determination means as a predetermined time measurement result. Each time it is determined that it has become, a setting allowable effect form setting means for setting a predetermined effect form as the setting allowable effect form according to a predetermined order from the plurality of types of effect forms;
An effect form setting means for setting the set allowable effect form set by the setting allowable effect form setting means as the set effect form based on the selection operation being detected by the selection operation detecting means,
Informing means for informing about the setting allowable effect form set by the setting allowable effect form setting means,
A notification control means for controlling the notification means,
The notification control means includes
Controlling the notifying means so as to perform an identification notification that makes it possible to identify the setting allowable effect form set by the setting allowable effect form setting means,
The game table further comprises:
An initialization operation detecting means for detecting an initialization operation for initializing a time measurement result of the time measuring means;
When the initialization operation is detected by the initialization operation detection means, the timing result of the timing means is initialized, and the determination means determines that the timing result of the timing means has become a predetermined timing result. In some cases, initialization means for initializing the time measurement result of the time measurement means;
A game table characterized by comprising: The game table according to claim 4,
The notification control means includes
A gaming machine characterized by controlling the notifying means so as to perform a switching suggestion notification suggesting that the setting allowable effect form set by the setting allowable effect form setting means is switched. A game machine that executes a predetermined effect according to a set effect form,
A selection operation detecting means for detecting a selection operation for selecting the setting effect form;
A timing means for starting timing based on the fact that a predetermined condition is established;
Determining means for determining whether or not the timing result of the timing means has become a predetermined result;
A predetermined production form is set as a setting allowable production form from a plurality of predetermined production forms based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and the time measurement result of the time measuring means is determined by the determination means as a predetermined time measurement result. Each time it is determined that it has become, a setting allowable effect form setting means for setting a predetermined effect form as the setting allowable effect form according to a predetermined order from the plurality of types of effect forms;
An effect form setting means for setting the set allowable effect form set by the setting allowable effect form setting means as the set effect form based on the selection operation being detected by the selection operation detecting means,
Informing means for informing about the setting allowable effect form set by the setting allowable effect form setting means,
Notification control means for controlling the notification means;
An erroneous setting suppression period setting means for setting an erroneous setting suppression period over a predetermined period including a timing at which it is determined by the determination means that the timing result of the timing means has become a predetermined timing result;
With
The production form setting means
If the erroneous setting suppression period is set by the erroneous setting suppression period setting means, the erroneous setting suppression period is not set even if the selection operation is detected by the selection operation detecting means. When the erroneous setting suppression period is not set by the setting unit, the selection operation is performed by the selection operation detecting unit using the setting allowable effect form set by the setting allowable effect form setting unit as the set effect form. A game table that is set based on detection.