JP2013158501A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of preventing the fun of a game from decreasing, while enabling smooth game progress by reducing an invalid period for invalidating a stop operation.SOLUTION: When stop operation means corresponding to a first reel and a second reel are operated in this order, a performance means is controlled to carry out a first performance, when the stop operation means corresponding to the first reel is operated or the first reel is stopped by the stop control means, and the performance means is controlled to carry out a second performance, when the stop operation means corresponding to the second reel is operated or the second reel has is stopped by the stop control means. In a specific state where a first performance occurs simultaneously with a second performance, the performance means is controlled to preferentially carry out any one of the first performance and the second performance.

Description

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

  In game machines represented by slot machines, stop buttons are provided corresponding to a plurality of reels, and the corresponding reels are stopped in response to a player's stop operation on the stop buttons. 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been proposed an invalid period in which a stop operation is invalidated for a predetermined time (for example, 200 ms) between one stop operation and the next stop operation (for example, Patent Document 1). . However, depending on the length of the invalid period, the player's continuous stop operation may be hindered, which may impair smooth game progress.

JP 2011-67693 A

  As a method for achieving a smoother game progression, it may be possible to adopt a configuration in which the invalid period is reduced. However, if this configuration is adopted, the reel corresponding to the subsequent stop operation may stop at a timing closer to the timing at which the reel corresponding to the previous stop operation stops. There is a possibility that the entertainment of the game may be reduced because the combined performance cannot be appropriately executed.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and it is possible to suppress the decrease in the interest of the game while reducing the invalid period for invalidating the stop operation and smoothing the game progress. The purpose is to provide a playable table.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem,
A plurality of reels that are subjected to multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
Stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the reels, for individually stopping the rotation of the reels;
Stop control means for performing control to stop the reel within a maximum pull-in range based on an operation result of the stop operation means;
Directing means;
Production control means for controlling the production means,
A game stand that allows visual recognition of the symbols applied to each of the reels in a predetermined viewable area,
The stop control means includes
A case where a stop operation means corresponding to a predetermined reel being rotated is operated before the reel is stopped after the stop operation means corresponding to the reel being rotated is operated. Is for controlling the predetermined reel to stop,
The production control means includes
When the stop operation means corresponding to each of the first reel and the second reel are operated in order, the stop operation means corresponding to the first reel is operated, or the stop control is performed. Based on the control for stopping the first reel by the means, the effecting means is controlled to perform the first effect, and the stop operation means corresponding to the second reel is operated. Or controlling the effect means to perform a second effect based on the fact that the stop control means has performed control to stop the second reel,
In the specific state where the first effect and the second effect overlap, the effect means is controlled so that one of the first effect and the second effect is given priority. It is characterized by doing.

  According to this game stand, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being reduced while smoothing the game progress by the stop operation.

In addition, the gaming table described above is
A specific symbol combination is stopped in a predetermined area that defines one area for each of the reels within the viewable area, or a specific symbol combination that suggests that the predetermined profit is to be provided. A lottery means for deriving a predetermined lottery result from a plurality of types of lottery results including a specific lottery result,
The stop control means includes
In addition to the operation result of the stop operation means, based on the lottery result of the lottery means, control to stop the reel,
When the specific lottery result is derived by the lottery means, the first reel is set so that a specific symbol form is displayed in an area corresponding to the first reel in the viewable area. Allow specific control to stop,
When the specific lottery result is not derived by the lottery means, the specific control is not permitted to be performed,
The production control means includes
Controlling the effect means to perform the first effect suggesting that the specific control is performed by the stop control means or the specific control is performed by the stop control means;
In the specific state, the production control means may be controlled so as to give priority to the first production.

  According to this gaming machine, it is possible to reliably notify the player that a specific lottery result has been derived by preferentially executing the first effect.

In addition, the gaming table described above is
A specific symbol combination is stopped in a predetermined area that defines one area for each of the reels within the viewable area, or a specific symbol combination that suggests that the predetermined profit is to be provided. A lottery means for deriving a predetermined lottery result by lottery from a plurality of types of lottery results including a specific lottery result,
The stop control means includes
In addition to the operation result of the stop operation means, based on the lottery result of the lottery means, control to stop the reel,
Among the predetermined areas, each of the areas corresponding to the first reel and the second reel is allowed to perform specific control for stopping the symbols constituting the specific symbol combination,
The production control means includes
Controlling the effect means to perform the first effect suggesting that the specific control is performed by the stop control means or the specific control is performed by the stop control means;
In the specific state, the effect control means may be controlled so that the first effect is given priority.

  According to this gaming machine, it is possible to reliably notify the player that the specific control is performed or the specific control is performed by giving priority to the first effect.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game stand which can suppress reducing the interest of a game can be provided, eliminating the invalid period which invalidates stop operation and smoothing a game progress.

FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side). It is a figure which shows an example of a winning line. It is a circuit block diagram of a control part. It is a figure which expands and shows the arrangement of the design given to each reel in plane. 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 figure which shows the detail of the internal winning of the re-game player 1-2 and the re-game player 3-4. It is a figure which shows the detail of the internal winning of the small part 3a. It is a figure which shows a mode that the winning line of the small part 3 changes according to stop operation. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a stepping motor. It is a figure which shows the data for reel control by a table | surface. 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. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a reel rotation start process (step S113) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the reel rotation stop process (step S115) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the various game processes (step S217) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the reel control state determination process (step S2103) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the stop button reception process (step S2203) shown in FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a flow of each reel control process (step S2213) corresponding to the reel control state shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the acceleration control process (step S2403) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the constant speed control process (step S2407) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the drawing-in control processing (step S2411) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the brake control process (step S2413) 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 (a), (c) is 1st sub control. 4 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of a unit 400. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the production | presentation control process (step S309) shown to Fig.25 (a). FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a flow of a delayed effect data read process (step S3101) shown in FIG. 26. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process at the time of internal winning command reception shown in FIG. 26 (step S3105). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the read-out process (step S3303) of the notification effect data shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of AT setting processing (step S3305) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of AT lottery processing (step S3307) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process at the time of stop button reception command reception shown in FIG. 26 (step S3109). (A) is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500, (b) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500, and (c) is 5 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500, and (d) is a flowchart of image control processing of the second sub-control unit 500. It is a figure which shows the stop mode of the reel in which a certain effect and a tempered effect are performed. It is a figure which shows the stop data of a reel when an internal winning is carried out to a special combination. It is a figure which shows the detail of a certain effect production and a tempering production. It is a figure which shows the condition where two reels stop simultaneously. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect performed in the condition shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows having provided the determination period which can be considered that two reels stopped simultaneously. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect performed in the case shown to Fig.39 (a). It is a figure which shows an example of the effect performed in the case shown to Fig.39 (a). It is a figure which shows an example of the effect performed in the case shown to Fig.39 (a). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the modification of the data read process of the delay production shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the combination of the process in a main control part and a 1st sub control part. It is a figure which shows the combination of the process in a main control part and a 1st sub control part different from FIG.

  Hereinafter, a slot machine according to an embodiment of a gaming machine 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 diagram illustrating an example of a winning line.

  A slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 corresponds to an example of a game machine according to the present invention, and includes a main body 101 and a front door 102 that is attached to the front surface of the main body 101 and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 101. . 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. In addition, the area | region inside this display window 113 is corresponded to an example of the visually recognizable area | region in the game stand of this invention.

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

  The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp indicating the winning line 114 that is valid. The winning line is a line for determining whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination described in FIG. 5 described later is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the middle reel winning line L1 composed of the left reel middle symbol, the middle reel middle symbol and the right reel middle symbol, the left reel upper symbol, the middle reel middle symbol and the right reel lower symbol line L2 comprised of the right reel lower symbol. , A left reel lower symbol, a middle reel middle symbol, and a right reel upper symbol L3. A left reel upper symbol, a left reel upper symbol, a middle reel upper symbol, and a right reel upper symbol L4. There are two winning lines. FIG. 2 shows these winning lines. 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 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. These bet buttons 130 to 132 correspond to an example of operation means in the game table of the present invention.

  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 start lever 135 corresponds to an example of a rotation instruction operation unit in the game machine of the present invention.

  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 reels 110 to 112 being rotated is referred to as an operation order or a pressing order. Further, an operation order in which the first stop operation is the stop operation of the left reel 110 is called “forward press operation order” or simply “forward press”, and a stop operation in which the first stop operation is the stop operation of the right reel 112 is “ This is called “reverse pressing 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. These stop buttons 137 to 139 correspond to an example of the stop operation means in the game table of the present invention.

  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. It should be noted that the display device is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, but may be any display device capable of displaying various effect images and various game information. For example, a multi-segment display (7-segment display), a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, a plasma display , A reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen. 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 rendering means of the present invention.

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

  The control unit of the slot machine 100 can be broadly divided into main effects according to a main control unit 300 that controls the progress of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. And a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400. The main control unit 300 described below corresponds to an example of a lottery unit and a stop control unit of the present invention. The combination of the first sub control unit 400 and the second sub control unit 500 corresponds to an example of the effect control means of the present 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 corresponding stop buttons 137 to 139, respectively, 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 the corresponding medal insertion buttons 130 to 132, respectively, and the medal stored electronically in the RAM 308 is inserted into the game. Detecting a throwing operation when throwing as. 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 of the machine 100 (for example, information indicating the game state) 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 the control command. The basic circuit 402 stores data temporarily with the CPU 404. RAM 408, I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time and number of times are mounted. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. The ROM 406 stores a control program and data for controlling the entire first sub-control unit 400, a backlight lighting pattern, data for controlling various displays, and the like.

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

  The first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a sound source IC 418, and the sound source IC 418 is provided with speakers 272 and 277 via an output interface. The sound source IC 418 controls sound output from the amplifiers and speakers 272 and 277 in accordance with a command from the CPU 404. The sound source IC 418 is connected to an S-ROM (sound ROM) in which audio data is stored. The audio data acquired from the ROM is amplified by an amplifier and output from the speakers 272 and 277. The speakers 272 and 277 correspond to an example of the rendering 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, reel backlight, etc.) are connected. The various lamps 420 correspond to an example of the rendering means of the present invention.

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

  The second sub-control unit 500 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. In addition, the same figure is a figure which expand | deploys and shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol given to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) planarly.

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

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

  The winning combination of the slot machine 100 includes a special combination (special combination 1 and special combination 2) and a general combination (replay combination 1 to replay combination 7 and small combination 1 to small combination 7). 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, the special combination 1 is “Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1 (BB1)” and the special combination 2 is “Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2 (BB2)”.

  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 RT3). This flag is kept on until winning the internal winning combination, and it becomes easy to win the internal winning combination in subsequent games. In other words, even if the special 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 win, the symbol combination of “Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1 (BB1)” will be in a state where it is easy to win. This special combination internal winning state (RT3) 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 RT4) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1 or special combination 2. Further, in the 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 RT0). The special game state (RT4) and the replay low probability state (RT0) will be described later.

  Re-Gamer 1 to Re-Gamer 7 are winning characters (operating characters) that can play a game without inserting medals (game media) in the next game by winning, and no medals are paid out. . 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-Watermelon (Promotion Replay)", Replayer 4 is "Bell-Replay-Replay (Demotion Replay)", Replayer 5 is "Seven 1-Replay-Replay (Control Replay 1)", Replayer 6 is “Seven 2-Replay-Replay (Control Replay 2)”, and Replaying Player 7 is “BAR-Replay-Replay (Control Replay 3)”.

  Among the above-mentioned re-games, the re-game game 5 to the re-game game 7 are roles that are not won even if they are won internally. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when a replaying combination in which a replaying role to be won is different depending on an operation order, a replaying role 5 to a replaying role 7 are changed from the replaying role 1 to the replaying role 2 or the replaying role. 3 and the re-game player 4 are configured to be internally won (details will be described later). The re-playing role 5 to the re-playing role 7 are provided for control in order to change the state of the internal winning. When the internal winning is made, duplicate re-playing roles other than these roles (re-playing role 1) In addition, stop control of the reels 110 to 112 is performed so as to win the re-game combination 2 or the re-play game combination 3 and the re-play game combination 4). Therefore, the re-game player 5 will not win the re-game player 7.

  The main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the re-gaming high probability preparation state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT1) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game player 2. Further, based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying combination 3, the gaming state is shifted to a replaying high probability state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT2). Further, based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying role 4, the gaming state is shifted to the replaying low probability state (RT0). These replay high probability ready state (RT1) and replay high probability state (RT2) will be described later.

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

  “Small (1 to 7)” (hereinafter “Small 1”, “Small 2”, “Small 3”, “Small 4”, “Small 5”, “Small” 6 ”or“ small role 7 ”) is a winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning, and the corresponding symbol combination is“ ANY-Cherry-ANY (cherry) ” Small part 2 is “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon (Watermelon)”, Small part 3 is “ANY-Bell-ANY (Bell)”, Small part 4 is “Seven 1-Watermelon Bell (Control Small part 1)”, Small Role 5 is “Seven 2-watermelon-bell (control small role 2)”, Small role 6 is “BAR-watermelon-bell (control small role 3)”, and small role 7 is “BAR-BAR-BAR (one set) Role). The corresponding payout number is as shown in FIG. In the case of “ANY-Cherry-ANY”, the symbol of the middle reel 111 may be “Cherry”, and the symbol of the left reel 110 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.

  Among the above small roles, the small roles 4 to 6 are roles that are not won even if they are elected internally. In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the small combination 4 to the small combination 6 are overlapped with the small combination 3 in the internal winning combination when providing push order small combinations with different winning lines depending on the operation order ( Details will be described later). The small role 4 to the small role 6 are provided for control in order to change the state of the internal winning. When winning the internal, it is assumed that a prize is given to the overlapping small role 3 instead of these roles. In addition, the stop control of the reels 110 to 112 is performed. Therefore, the small combination 4 will not win the small combination 6.

  The main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state from the high replay probability state (RT2) to the low replay probability state (RT0) based on the symbol combination corresponding to the small role 3 being displayed on the upper winning line L4. Let In addition, when the first sub-control unit 400 receives information indicating that the small combination 1 and the small combination 2 have been internally won, a lottery is executed as to whether or not to grant the right to enter the AT gaming state, which will be described later. Further, when the information indicating that the small combination 7 has been internally won is received, a right to enter an AT gaming state to be described later is given.

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

  The slot machine 100 is roughly divided into a replay low probability state (RT0), a replay high probability preparation state (RT1), a replay high probability state (RT2), a special role internal winning state (RT3), and a special game state (RT4). There are a total of five gaming states, and these gaming states are controlled by the main control unit 300. FIG. 6A shows these five gaming states. FIG. 6B shows the transition conditions for each gaming state, and FIG. 6A shows the symbols corresponding to the transition conditions shown in FIG. 6B on the arrows connecting the gaming states. Has been. When the transition condition corresponding to the symbol described in each arrow is established, the gaming state transitions in the direction of the arrow. Conditions for this game state transition include, for example, winning a predetermined combination, winning a predetermined combination internally, stopping a specific 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. 7 is a diagram showing a lottery table for winning combinations in each gaming state. The horizontal axis represents each gaming state, and the vertical axis represents the lottery value for each winning combination. The internal winning probability of the winning combination in each gaming state described below is a random value obtained from the lottery data prepared in the ROM 306 corresponding to the range of the lottery data associated with each winning combination at the time of the internal lottery. Is obtained by dividing by numerical data in the range of (for example, 65535). For example, in the replay low probability state (RT0), 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 the drawings as appropriate.

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

  The winning combinations that are won internally in the low probability state of replay include special role 1, special role 2, replay role 1, replay role 1-2, small role 1, small role 2, small role 3a, small role 7 is there. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed. The fact that the symbol combination related to winning in the winning line is not stopped may be referred to as “losing”. In addition, the fact that the winning combination has not been won may be expressed as “winning”.

  Here, “re-game combination 1-2” indicates that re-play game combination 1 and re-play combination 2 are simultaneously elected internally. In this case, it is determined which symbol combination corresponding to which combination is displayed according to the operation order of the player. More specifically, when a stop operation is performed in accordance with a correct operation sequence that is a predetermined operation sequence, a symbol combination (preparation replay) corresponding to the re-game player 2 is displayed (in FIG. In other cases, the symbol combination (normal replay) corresponding to the replaying combination 1 is displayed (refer to the remarks column in FIG. 7 when the operation order is incorrect).

  In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, there are a plurality of 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 / right middle, middle left / right, middle right left, right left Middle, right, middle, left, 6 ways). The above-mentioned “re-gamer 1-2” has a plurality of types of “re-gamer 1-2” in which one of these operation orders is the correct operation order, depending on each of the plurality of operation orders. Exists. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the details of the internal winning of the re-game player 1-2 and the re-game player 3-4. From the top of FIG. 8, there are six internal winning roles (replaying role 1-2-5, replaying role 1-2-6, replaying role 1-2-7, replaying role 1-2-5-6, The re-game player 1-2-5-7 and the re-game player 1-2-5-6-7) are “re-game players 1-2” in which one of the above-described operation sequences is the correct operation sequence. . Here, for example, the re-game combination 1-2-5 indicates that three of the re-play game combination 1, the re-play game combination 2 and the re-play game combination 5 are internally won. In the same manner, at least one of the replaying combinations 5 to the replaying combination 7 is also won internally by overlapping with the replaying combination 1 and the replaying combination 2. In the present embodiment, the re-game player 5 to the re-game player 7 (control replay) are internally won by overlapping with the re-game player 1 and the re-game player 2, so that a plurality of “re-game players with different correct operation orders” are obtained. 1-2 "is provided. The operation order corresponding to each internal winning combination is as described in the remarks column. In addition, the internal winning probabilities of these multiple types of “re-gamer 1-2” are equal. The internal winning probability shown in FIG. 7 is the sum of the internal winning probabilities of these multiple 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 operation order may be referred to as “push order replay”.

  In the present embodiment, the internal winning probabilities of the multiple types of “re-gamer 1-2” are uniform, and for example, if a stop operation is performed in a specific operation order, it becomes easier to win the re-gamer 2 There is no advantage or disadvantage. However, these internal winning probabilities may be biased so that it is easier to win the re-gamer 2 when a stop operation is performed in a specific operation order. Further, in the present embodiment, the re-playing role 5 to the re-playing role 7 (control replay) are overlapped with the re-playing role 1 and the re-playing role 2 so as to be internally won, so that a plurality of “replays” having different correct operation orders are made. “Combination 1-2” is provided, but for example, after providing one internal winning combination of “re-playing combination 1-2”, the correct answer operation order is determined by lottery when internal winning is performed for this combination. It may be configured.

  In addition, when “Pocket 3a” is won internally, a winning line in which a symbol combination corresponding to the small role 3 is displayed is determined in accordance with the operation order of the player (see the remarks column in FIG. 7). More specifically, when a stop operation is performed in accordance with a correct operation sequence that is a predetermined operation sequence, the “bell symbol” is displayed 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 remarks column in FIG. 7 when the operation order is correct). 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. 7 when the operation sequence is incorrect).

  In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, there are a plurality of 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 middle right, right middle left, right right middle, (1st stop in the middle, total 5 ways) In the “small role 3a” described above, there are a plurality of types of “small roles 3a” in which one of these operation orders is the correct operation order.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing details of the internal winning of the small combination 3a. The five internal winning combinations (small part 3-4, small part 3-5, small part 3-6, small part 3-4-5, small part 3-4-6) in FIG. One of them is “small role 3a” with the correct operation order. Here, for example, the small combination 3-4 indicates that the small combination 3 and the small combination 4 overlap and win internally. Similarly, at least one of the small roles 4 to 6 is won in the same manner as the other roles. In the present embodiment, the small combination 4 to the small combination 6 (control small combination) are overlapped with the small combination 3 and are internally won, thereby providing a plurality of “small combinations 3 a” having different correct answer operation orders. The operation order corresponding to each internal winning combination is as described in the remarks column. In addition, the internal winning probabilities of these “small roles 3a” are smaller than the internal winning probabilities of the small roles 3-4 and 3-5. It is configured to increase the internal winning probability of the role 3-4-6. That is, the stop buttons 137 to 139 correspond to the middle reel 111 rather than the case where the stop buttons 137 corresponding to the left reel 110 are operated according to the first operation sequence (left middle right, left and right middle) first. In accordance with a second operation sequence (middle right left, middle left / right, right left middle, right middle left) in which one of the stop buttons 138 corresponding to the right reel 112 and the stop button 139 corresponding to the right reel 112 is first operated. If you are, it is higher. A small combination in which the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is determined by the operation order, such as “small combination 3a”, may be referred to as “push order small combination”.

  Further, when an AT gaming state to be described later is not set (referred to as “non-AT gaming state”), the stop buttons 137 to 139 are restricted from being operated in accordance with the second operation sequence described above, and the AT When the gaming state is set (simply referred to as “AT gaming state”), the second operation order is not restricted. More specifically, in the non-AT gaming state, if the stop buttons 137 to 139 are operated according to the second operation order (an operation order different from the first operation order described above), it is disadvantageous for the player. In the non-AT gaming state, when the stop buttons 137 to 139 are operated according to the first operation order, the above-mentioned penalty is not given. Yes.

  By configuring in this way, it is possible to increase the difference in the degree of advantage in each of the AT gaming state and the non-AT gaming state and improve the interest of the game.

  In the non-AT gaming state, when the stop buttons 137 to 139 are operated in accordance with the above-described second operation order, it is not always necessary to give a penalty. For example, an internal lottery result in the game or A penalty may be given with reference to a winning result in the game. More specifically, a penalty is awarded only when a predetermined combination (for example, a small combination 3a) with different expectations according to the operation order of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is won internally or when a predetermined combination is won. You may make it do.

  Further, such a configuration is an example, and, for example, by making the internal winning probability uniform, there may be no advantage or disadvantage depending on the operation order of the stop buttons 137 to 139. Further, in the present embodiment, the small combination 4 to the small combination 6 (control small combination) are overlapped with the small combination 3 to internally win, thereby providing a plurality of “small combinations 3a” having different correct operation sequences. For example, it is also possible to provide a single winning combination of “small combination 3a” and determine the correct operation sequence by lottery when the combination is won internally. Further, in this embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the number of payouts is different between the correct answer in the operation order and the incorrect answer. For example, in the correct answer in the operation order, there is a payout, In this case, there may be cases where there is no payout. In other words, any configuration may be used in which the correct answer in the operation order is more advantageous than the incorrect answer in the operation order. Further, in the above description, an example has been described in which more medals are paid out (advantageous) when the correct answer is made to the operation order. The structure which produces may be sufficient.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 10, an example will be described in which a small combination 3a is internally won and an operation is performed in the correct operation sequence, and a stop operation different from the correct operation sequence is performed. This figure is a diagram showing how the winning line of the small combination 3 changes according to the stop operation. In the left column (a) of FIG. 10, the small combination 3-4 is internally won, the stop operation is performed in accordance with the above correct operation sequence (left middle right), and the symbol combination corresponding to the small combination 3 is a down-right winning line. A state of being aligned in L3 is shown. In this case, a total of 12 medals are paid out because the middle stage winning line L1 and the right-up winning line L2 have won the small role 3. On the other hand, in the middle column (b) of FIG. 10, the small combination 3-4 is won internally, and the stop operation is performed in an operation sequence (middle right and left) different from the above correct operation sequence, and the symbol corresponding to the small combination 3 is displayed. A state in which the combination is aligned with the upper prize line L4 is shown. In the column (c) on the right side of FIG. 10, the small combination 3-4-6 is internally won, the stop operation is performed in accordance with the above correct operation sequence (right middle left), and the symbol combination corresponding to the small combination 3 is displayed. A state in which the winning line L2 is aligned to the right is shown. In this case, a total of twelve medals are paid out because the middle stage winning line L1 and the lower right winning line L3 have won the small role 3. On the other hand, when the small combination 3-4-6 is won internally and the operation is stopped in an operation sequence (middle right / left) different from the above correct operation sequence, the symbol combination corresponding to the small combination 3 is the upper winning line L4. 4 medals are paid out (see the middle row (b) in FIG. 10).

  The “small role 3a” described here is the same in the gaming state described below. In the present embodiment, the internal winning probabilities of multiple types of “small roles 3a” are not uniform. Specifically, since the internal winning probabilities of the small combination 3-4 and the small combination 3-5 are lower than others, a medal is obtained when the stop operation is performed in the operation sequence in which the first stop operation is the left stop button 137. It has become difficult.

  In FIG. 6, when a symbol combination corresponding to the replaying role 2 is displayed in the replaying low probability state (RT 0) (when winning the replaying role 2), a replaying high probability ready state described later It is shown that the process proceeds to (RT1). 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 (RT3) 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 shifts to a special gaming state (RT4) described later. ing.

<Replay high probability ready state (RT1)>
The re-game high probability ready state (RT1) is a game state in which the internal winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than that of the re-game low probability state (RT0). In the replay high probability preparation state (RT1), 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 high probability state (RT1), the winning combination that is won internally includes special role 1, special role 2, replay role 1, replay role 3-4, small role 1, small role 2, small role 3a, small There is a role 7. 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 operation order of the player. More specifically, when a stop operation is performed in accordance with a correct operation sequence that is a predetermined operation sequence, a symbol combination (promotion replay) corresponding to the re-game player 3 is displayed (in FIG. In other cases, the symbol combination (demotion replay) corresponding to the replaying player 4 is displayed (refer to the remarks column in FIG. 7 when the operation order is incorrect).

  In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, there are a plurality of 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 / right middle, middle left / right, middle right left, right left Middle, right, middle, left, 6 ways). The above-mentioned “re-game player 3-4” has a plurality of types of “re-game players 3-4” having one of these operation orders as the correct operation order, according to each of the plurality of operation orders. Exists. From the bottom of FIG. 8, there are six internal winning combinations (re-game player 3-4-5, re-game player 3-4-6, re-game player 3-4-7, re-game player 3-4-5-6, re-player The game combination 3-4-5-7 and the re-game combination 3-4-5-6-7) are “re-game combination 3-4” in which one of the above-described operation orders is the correct operation order. Here, for example, the replaying role 3-4-5 indicates that three of the replaying role 3, the replaying role 4, and the replaying role 5 are internally won. Similarly, at least one of the replaying combinations 5 to the replaying combination 7 is also internally won by overlapping with the replaying combination 3 and the replaying combination 4. In the present embodiment, the re-gamer 5 to the re-gamer 7 (control replay) are internally elected redundantly with the re-gamer 3 and the re-gamer 4, so that a plurality of “re-game players with different correct operation orders”. 3-4 ". The operation order corresponding to each internal winning combination is as described in the remarks column. Further, the internal winning probabilities of these multiple types of “re-game player 3-4” are equal. Also, the internal winning probability shown in FIG. 7 is the sum of the internal winning probabilities of these multiple types of “re-gamer 3-4”. This “re-game player 3-4” may also be referred to as “operation order replay” in the same manner as “re-game player 1-2”.

  In the present embodiment, the internal winning probabilities of a plurality of types of “re-gamer 3-4” are uniform, and for example, if a stop operation is performed in a specific operation order, it becomes easier to win the re-gamer 3 There is no advantage or disadvantage. However, these internal winning probabilities may be biased so that it is easier to win the re-gamer 3 when a stop operation is performed in a specific operation order. Further, in the present embodiment, the re-playing role 5 to the re-playing role 7 (control replay) are overlapped with the re-playing role 3 and the re-playing role 4 so as to be internally won, so that a plurality of “replays” with different correct answer operation orders are made. "Combination 3-4" is provided, but for example, after providing one internal winning combination of "re-playing combination 3-4", the correct answer operation order is determined by lottery when internal winning is performed for this combination It may be configured.

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

<Replay high probability state (RT2)>
The re-game high probability state (RT2) is a game state having the highest internal winning probability of the re-game player among all the game states. In the re-playing high probability state (RT2), the winning combination to be won internally is lottery with reference to the lottery table in the column “RT2” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

  In the replay high probability state (RT2), there are a special combination 1, a special combination 2, a replay combination 1, a small combination 1, a small combination 2, a small combination 3a, and a small combination 7. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  FIG. 6 shows that when the bell symbol is stopped on the upper line in the replay high probability state (RT2) (winning the small role 3 on the upper line winning line L4), the above replay low probability state (RT0) is reached. It has been shown to migrate. In addition, in the same figure, it is shown that if special winning 1 or special winning 2 is won internally, it will shift to the special winning internal winning state (RT3) described later. When the corresponding symbol combination is displayed (when the special combination 1 or the special combination 2 is won), it is indicated that the state shifts to a special gaming state (RT4) described later.

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

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

<Special gaming state (RT4)>
The special game state (RT4) is a game state that is 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 “RT4” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG. The only winning combination that is won internally in the special gaming state is only the small combination 3b. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  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 the number 5 shown in FIG. 2) regardless of the operation order (see the remarks column in FIG. 7). . As a result, the symbol combinations corresponding to the small role 3 are arranged on the three winning lines of the middle stage winning line L1, the lower right winning line L2, and the upper right winning line L3 shown in FIG. 2, so that 12 medals are paid out. The

  FIG. 6 shows that in the special game state (RT4), when the specified number is paid out, the game shifts to the re-game low probability state (RT0). Specifically, in the case of shifting to the special gaming state based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1, when the payout of 360 or more medals is completed, the re-gaming low probability state (RT0) is entered. Transition. In addition, when the game is shifted to the special game state based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 2, the game shifts to the re-gaming low probability state (RT0) when the payout of 120 or more medals is completed.

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

<AT gaming state>
The main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 of this embodiment controls five gaming states (RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4). On the other hand, in the first sub-control unit 400, when an internal winning is performed for any one of the small role 1, the small role 2 and the small role 7, there may be a case where a stop operation effect for informing information on the internal winning combination is started. is there. 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 won internally, the operation order for winning Re-Gamer 2 is notified, and when “Re-Gamer 3-4” is won internally, The operation order for winning the re-game player 3 is notified. Further, when the “small role 3a” is won internally, an operation order for displaying the “bell symbol” on the middle stage of the middle reel 111 (see the position of number 5 shown in FIG. 2) is notified. These internal winning combinations may be referred to as AT combinations.

  “Re-playing combination 1-2” is a combination to win internally in the re-playing low probability state (RT0). 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 combinations are common in that replays are given, the replay combination 2 is different in that the replay combination 2 shifts to a replay high probability ready state (RT1) that is a more advantageous game state for the player. . In other words, it is more advantageous for the player to win the re-game player 2 than to win the re-game player 1. For this reason, in the AT gaming state, when “re-gamer 1-2” is internally won, an effect of informing the 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 (RT1). When this winning combination is won internally, the winning combination is either the replaying role 3 (promotion replay) or the replaying role 4 (demotion replay). Although these roles are common in that replays are given, the replay role 3 shifts to the replay high probability state (RT2), which is a more advantageous game state for the player. The difference is that 4 shifts to a re-playing low probability state (RT0), 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 the “re-gamer 3-4” is internally won, an effect of informing the operation order for aligning symbols corresponding to the re-gamer 3 is executed.

  “Small 3a” is an internal winning combination in the gaming state except the special gaming state (RT4). 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 the “small role 3a” is internally won, an effect of informing the operation order for displaying the “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 AT number provided in the RAM 408 (sometimes referred to as the remaining AT number). Here, the number of ATs indicates the number of times that the AT flag set to OFF is switched on. In the present embodiment, when the AT flag is off, if the AT count is 1 or more, the AT flag is set on by subtracting 1 from the AT count. 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. In the present embodiment, when the small combination 1 or the small combination 2 is internally won, the number of ATs may be added by lottery. Further, when the small combination 7 is won internally, a predetermined value is added to the AT number. The AT flag set to ON is set to OFF when a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 times) are consumed.

  Note that the AT game state may be started and ended according to a predetermined condition (for example, when a specific game 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 (RT4) described above.

<Outline of stepping motor>
Here, an outline of the stepping motor responsible for the rotational drive of the reel in the gaming machine of the present embodiment and the control (normal rotation) of the reels 110 to 112 in a normal game will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an outline of a stepping motor.

  FIG. 11A is a cross-sectional view showing the structure around the rotation axis of the stepping motor. This stepping motor is a so-called PM-type stepping motor, and includes a rotor R around which a plurality of magnets are arranged and a stator S in which four electromagnets having a so-called two-phase winding configuration are arranged in order. (See the enlarged view of FIG. 11 (a)). In this embodiment, a PM type stepping motor is used, but another type of motor such as a so-called HB type stepping motor may be used.

  The magnets arranged on the rotor R are arranged so that N poles and S poles are alternately arranged at equal intervals, and the total number is 252. The four systems of electromagnets, electromagnet A1, electromagnet B1, electromagnet A2, and electromagnet B2, arranged on stator S, are arranged at equal intervals so as to face the magnet arranged on rotor R. The number of electromagnets in one system is 63, and 252 electromagnets are arranged in the entire stator S.

  This stepping motor applies force to the magnets arranged around the rotor R by controlling the four systems of electromagnets arranged on the stator S, and rotates the rotor R. FIG. 11B shows an example of control pulses used when controlling four systems of electromagnets. This pulse is an excitation type pulse called 1-2 phase excitation. In this method, the excitation pattern of the stator S is 8 patterns. In FIG. 11C, these eight excitation patterns are shown by signals for four electromagnets. This pattern is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

  When the reels 110 to 112 are rotated in the forward direction, the control shown in FIG. 11C is sequentially switched from top to bottom, such as pattern 1, pattern 2, pattern 3,. . Note that the control after the pattern 8 is switched to the pattern 1. When the reels 110 to 112 are rotated in the reverse direction, the pattern shown in FIG. 11C is controlled to be switched in order from bottom to top, contrary to the case of rotating in the forward direction. Note that the control after the pattern 1 is switched to the pattern 8. Furthermore, when the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, control for maintaining the excitation pattern may be performed. However, in this embodiment, in order to maintain the stopped state with a larger torque, the stopped state of the reels 110 to 112 is maintained by an excitation method called so-called two-phase excitation.

  The stepping motor of the present embodiment can rotate the reels 110 to 112 once by switching the excitation pattern 504 times. That is, the positions of the reels 110 to 112 can be controlled in increments of 0.71 ° (360 ° / 504). When moving one symbol, it is necessary to switch the excitation pattern 24 times (504 times / 21 symbols) in either the forward direction or the reverse direction.

  Hereinafter, the change of the excitation pattern at the time of performing the normal rotation executed in each game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a table showing reel control data.

  In FIG. 12, the reels 110 to 112 that are in a stopped state (stop control state) by operating the start lever 135 are gradually accelerated (acceleration control state) until reaching a constant speed, and then at a constant speed by an operation of stop operation. Details of data for performing a series of controls until the reels 110 to 112 that are rotating (constant speed control state / retraction control state) are stopped (brake control state) are shown. For example, the excitation pattern in the stopped state may not be constant for reasons such as adjusting the excitation pattern so that the positions of the symbols applied to the reels 110 to 112 stop on the effective line of the display window 113. . For this reason, in FIG. 12, the excitation pattern shown in FIG. 11 (c) is based on the excitation pattern that is in the stopped state, and other excitation patterns are represented by the number of times the excitation pattern is switched in the forward direction. Yes. FIG. 12 shows this number as the excitation pattern offset value. For example, when the reel is in a stopped state in the state of excitation pattern 2, an excitation pattern offset value of 0 indicates excitation pattern 2, and an excitation pattern offset value of 1 indicates excitation pattern 3. In other words, an excitation pattern offset value of 7 indicates excitation pattern 1.

  First, in the “stop control state” of the item “state”, data for maintaining the stop state of the reels 110 to 112 is shown. According to this data, it is shown that the stopped state of the reels 110 to 112 is maintained by maintaining one excitation pattern by the two-phase excitation method, and the current used by the stepping motor at that time is 20%. .

  Subsequently, control for starting rotation of the reels 110 to 112 is performed by operating the start lever 135. In the “acceleration control state” of the item “state”, data for performing control for accelerating the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 is shown. According to this data, the control for accelerating the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 is executed by sequentially switching the excitation pattern of the 1-2 phase excitation method and gradually shortening the switching interval. It is shown. It is shown that the current used by the stepping motor in this control is 100%.

  After the rotation speeds of the reels 110 to 112 reach a constant speed, the rotation speeds of the reels 110 to 112 are maintained at a constant speed until a brake control state described later is reached based on the operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139. In the item “state”, “constant speed control state / retraction control state” indicates data for maintaining the rotation speed of the reels 110 to 112 at a constant speed. According to this data, it is shown that the excitation pattern of the 1-2 phase excitation method is sequentially switched at equal intervals in accordance with a desired speed. By this control, the rotation speed of the reels 110 to 112 is kept constant. The current used by the stepping motor in this control is 60%. In the constant speed control state / retraction control state, only a total of eight excitation pattern offset values of 0 to 7 are shown, but this control state is repeated until the reels 110 to 112 are in the brake control state.

  After the rotation speeds of the reels 110 to 112 reach a constant speed, control to stop the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 is performed based on the operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139. Data for stopping the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 is shown in the “brake control state” of the item “state”. This data shows that the excitation pattern before the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 is maintained by the two-phase excitation method. By this control, the reels 110 to 112 are stopped. In order to shift to the stop control state of the two-phase excitation method after this brake control state, the two-phase excitation is always set in this brake control state. Further, it is shown that the current used by the stepping motor in this control is 20%.

<Outline of processing>
Hereinafter, processing in the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the second sub control unit 500 described above will be described with reference to flowcharts. Prior to this description, an outline of the operations brought about by these processes will be described.

  First, the pull-in will be described. It is difficult for most players to perform a stop operation when a predetermined symbol comes in a predetermined stop area. Therefore, when there is this predetermined symbol in a predetermined range upstream of the predetermined stop area from the rotation direction of the reel, by performing stop control to stop the predetermined symbol in the predetermined stop region, the interest of the game is reduced. To prevent or to ensure the fairness of the game. Such processing is called pull-in, and the range in which this pull-in is performed is called the pull-in range. However, if this pull-in range is provided indefinitely, the interest of the game will be reduced. Therefore, the maximum value is set in the pull-in range. The maximum value of the pull-in range is referred to as a maximum pull-in range (in this embodiment, a range corresponding to four symbols). Further, the number of symbols corresponding to the distance that the reel moves from the timing when the stop operation is performed by this pull-in to the stop is referred to as the number of drawn symbols.

  On the other hand, in order to win the winning combination in the slot machine, it is necessary to control the reel stop position (the position of the symbol displayed on the display window) including the above-described pull-in. As one of such processes, a process of controlling the stop position of the reel that can be the next stop target is performed based on the stop position of the reel on which the stop operation has been performed. In order to secure this processing time, the conventional game machine has a period (for example, 200 ms) for invalidating the stop operation until the next stop operation is possible after a stop operation is performed on a certain reel. It was.

  The present embodiment is configured such that the next stop operation can be accepted when the stop data of the reel to be stopped next is prepared by one stop operation. With this configuration, the time required until the next stop operation is shortened, and the player can perform the stop operation more smoothly than before. However, by adopting such a configuration, there arises a problem that execution timings of a tempered effect and a certain effect, which will be described later, overlap. Hereinafter, this problem will be described after describing the Tempe effect and the certain effect.

  Some conventional game machines perform an effect based on the display mode when the reels are sequentially stopped in a state before all the reels are stopped. In some cases, it can be expected that such an effect will bring a favorable result to the player. In the present embodiment, a tempered effect and a certain effect, which are types of such effects, are employed.

  Here, the tempering effect is an effect that is executed when the tempering state is reached. In this embodiment, the tempering state is a state in which only one reel rotates and the other reels stop. In the stopped reel, a symbol for winning a special role is at least one effective winning line. It means that it is stopped on top. That is, the winning position of the special combination is determined by the stop position of the last reel. The tempering effect is executed as an effect for causing the player to have the expectation that a special role may be won in this tempering state. The tempering state is not limited to the above, but is a state in which only one reel is rotated and the other reels are stopped, and a specific profit is suggested that suggests a predetermined profit or a predetermined profit. The symbol combination is stopped at a position corresponding to the stopped reel in a predetermined area (for example, an effective line) in which one symbol is defined for each of the reels 110 to 112 in the display window 113. Also good. Here, the specific symbol combination is not limited to the symbol combination constituting the special role described above, but the AT number (the number of times the AT gaming state is set) and the number of AT games (the length at which the AT gaming state is set). Like a symbol combination (for example, a small role 7) that constitutes a winning combination to be awarded, a symbol combination that provides a predetermined profit may be used. It may be a symbol combination that suggests that it provides a predetermined benefit, such as a symbol combination for notifying a person.

  On the other hand, the certain effect in the present embodiment is an effect suggesting that a special role is won internally by the player. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, if the first stop operation is performed at a predetermined timing on a specific reel (in this embodiment, the left reel 110) when the special combination is won internally, a specific symbol A specific reel is configured to be stopped in a mode (a mode in which Seven 1 or 7 2 is stopped in the middle stage of the left reel 110 (position 2 in FIG. 2), hereinafter referred to as a certain state). This specific symbol form is not derived if the first stop operation is performed at any timing when the special combination is not internally won. That is, the player can know that the special combination is won internally by this stop mode. When this predetermined stop mode is derived, a certain effect is executed as an effect suggesting that the special combination is won internally. In addition, it can be said that the certain effect is an effect that suggests that it will be in a tempered state thereafter.

  In addition, the certain state is not limited to the above-described one, and when the above-described specific lottery result is derived, by performing the first stop operation at a predetermined timing on the specific reel, the specific reel Is a state stopped in a specific symbol form, and when this specific lottery result is not derived, it may be in a state where it is not derived even if the first stop operation is performed at any timing. Here, the specific symbol mode means that a specific reel has stopped at a specific position, that is, a specific symbol number has stopped in the middle of the specific reel. In the present embodiment, an example in which a specific symbol aspect in a certain state is configured by a Seven 1 (or Seven 2) symbol that is a symbol constituting a special role has been described. However, a specific symbol aspect is configured. The design is not limited. For example, as a specific symbol mode, a mode in which a blank two symbol number “17” on the left reel is stopped in the middle may be used. That is, the specific symbol aspect may be an aspect that appears only when the player's profit is suggested.

  As described above, the game table of this embodiment is configured so that the stop operation can be performed smoothly. For this reason, for example, while a pull-in operation is being performed on a reel that has received a stop operation first, a stop operation for another reel is accepted, so that, for example, a reel that has received a stop operation first and a stop operation that is later A situation may arise where the accepted reels stop simultaneously. In this situation, there is a possibility that the execution timing of the above-described Tempe production and certain production will overlap. In this case, there is a possibility that the entertainment is not properly executed and the interest of the game is reduced. The gaming machine of the present embodiment solves such a problem by adopting a configuration in which one of these effects is preferentially executed when the execution timings of the two effects overlap.

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

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input resets by a reset interrupt and executes the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG. 13 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

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

  In step S103, medal insertion / start operation acceptance processing is executed. Here, it is checked whether or not a medal has been inserted, and the winning line display lamp 120 is turned on in response to the insertion of the medal. In addition, it prepares to send an insertion command indicating that a medal has been inserted. When a re-game player is won in the previous game, the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game are processed, 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. The reel stop data is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

  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, reel rotation stop processing is executed. In this process, 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. Details of the reel rotation stop process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  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.

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

  In step S121, game state control processing is performed. In the gaming state control process, the re-gaming low probability state (RT0), the re-gaming high probability preparation state (RT1), the re-gaming high probability state (RT2), the special role internal winning state (RT3), and the special gaming state (RT4). Processing relating 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 state 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. Details of the various game processes will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

  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, reel rotation start command accompanying the start of rotation of reels 110 to 112, stop Stop button reception command accompanying reception of the operation of buttons 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 state update command), bits 0 to 10 are command data It is composed of (a 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.

  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 process of the main control unit shown in FIG. 13 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 value of the game interval timer is zero. If the value of the game interval timer is 0, the process proceeds to step S1103, and if not, step S1101 is executed again. Note that the game interval timer is a timer provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 in order to adjust the interval between games, and is counted down by the timer update process described above (step S209 in FIG. 14). In the present embodiment, the value is initialized immediately before the reel rotation is started so that the value of the game interval timer becomes 0 when 4.1 seconds have elapsed from the previous reel rotation start (FIG. 15). Step S1103). This guarantees the minimum required time between games and suppresses gambling.

  In step S1103, the above-described game interval timer value is initialized, and the process proceeds to step S1105.

  In step S1105, the reel control state is set to the acceleration control state, and the process proceeds to step S1107. Here, the reel control state is information indicating the control state of the reel and is stored in the RAM 308. With reference to this information, the control relating to the rotation of the reel is executed.

  In step S1107, a stop button invalid timer value is set, and the flow advances to step S1109. Here, the stop button invalid timer is a timer used to secure a time until the reel reaches a constant rotation speed.

  In step S1109, other reel rotation start processing is executed. For example, preparation for transmitting a reel rotation start command to the first sub-control unit 400 is performed. When step S1109 ends, the reel rotation start process ends.

  Next, details of the reel rotation stop process (step S115) in the main process of the main controller shown in FIG. 13 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the reel rotation stop process (step S115) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1201, it is determined whether or not the value of the stop button invalid timer is 0. If it is 0, the process proceeds to step S1203, and if it is not 0, this step S1201 is executed again. By this step S1201, the rotation speed of the reels 110 to 112 can be made to reach a predetermined speed. Instead of using such a timer, it may be determined whether or not the rotation speed of the reels 110 to 112 is a predetermined speed using a sensor provided in each reel.

  In step S1203, all stop buttons 137 to 139 are activated. By this processing, an operation for stopping the reel can be accepted. Note that information indicating validation and invalidation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is stored in the RAM 308, and validation and invalidation are set by updating this information.

  In step S1205, it is determined whether or not the reel stop process permission flag stored in the RAM 308 is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1207. If not, step S1205 is executed again. In the present embodiment, in a stop button reception process (see FIG. 19), which will be described later, a process for determining whether or not an operation of an effective stop button 137 to 139 has been performed on a stoppable reel (step S2301 in FIG. 19). Step S2305) is executed, and the reel stop process permission flag for the reel that can be stopped when this determination is satisfied is set to ON (step S2307 in FIG. 19). That is, the reel stop process permission flag is provided for each reel.

  In step S1207, all the stop buttons 137 to 139 are invalidated. By this processing, an operation for stopping the reel is not accepted. After this process, the process proceeds to step S1209.

  In step S1209, the first sub-control unit 400 is prepared to send a stop button reception command, and the process proceeds to step S1211. The stop button reception command includes information that can identify the reel to be stopped, information that can identify the position of the reel when the stop button is operated (for example, position information of the symbol in the middle of the display window 113). And information capable of identifying the symbol position at the time of stop (for example, information on the symbol position at the time of the stop operation and information on the stop position based on the stop data and information on the number of drawn symbols).

  In step S1211, it is determined whether all the reels 110 to 112 have stopped. If all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S1213, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1215.

  In step S1213, all the reel stop process permission flags are set to OFF, and the reel rotation stop process ends.

  In step S1215, the reel stop process permission flag (information on the reel that is currently the target of the stop process) and stoppable reel information are referred to, and the stop data of the reel that can be the next stop target is updated. move on.

  In step S1217, all reel stop process permission flags are set to OFF, and the flow proceeds to step S1219.

  In step S1219, the stop buttons 137 to 139 corresponding to the stoppable reels are validated based on the stoppable reel information, and the process returns to step S1205.

  Next, details of various game processes (step S217) in the main control unit timer interrupt process of FIG. 14 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of various game processes (step S217) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S2101, the reel control state information stored in the RAM 308 is referred to. If this information is one of the acceleration control state, the constant speed control state, the pull-in control state, and the brake control state, the process proceeds to step S2103, and if it is not any of these four control states, the step is performed. The process proceeds to S2105.

  In step S2103, a reel control state determination process is executed, and various game processes are terminated. Details of the reel control state determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S2105, other various game processes are executed. For example, processing related to medal insertion, processing related to payout, processing that does not accept external input, and the like are executed.

  Next, details of the reel control state determination process (step S2103) in the various game processes of FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the reel control state determination process (step S2103) shown in FIG.

  First, in first step S2201, it is determined whether or not the stop button is valid. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2203; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2205.

  In step S2203, stop button reception processing is executed, and the flow advances to step S2205. Details of the stop button reception process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S2205, the processing from step S2207 to step S2213 described below is repeated for the number of reels (for each reel), and the reel control state determination processing ends.

  In step S2207, it is determined whether or not the excitation switching flag is set to ON. If this excitation switching flag is set to ON, the process proceeds to step S2209, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2213. This excitation switching flag is a flag that is set to ON during interrupt processing in order to update the excitation pattern offset value (FIG. 21, FIG. 22, etc.).

  In step S2209, the excitation pattern offset value is updated, and the process proceeds to step S2211.

  In step S2211, the excitation switching flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S2213.

  In step S2213, each reel control process corresponding to the reel control state is executed. Details of each reel control process corresponding to the reel control state will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, details of the stop button reception process (step S2203) in the reel control state determination process of FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the stop button reception process (step S2203) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S2301, it is determined whether an operation other than the stop buttons 137 to 139 has been accepted. Examples of such operations include operations of the bet buttons 130 to 132, the settlement button 134, and the start lever 135. When an operation other than the stop buttons 137 to 139 is received, the stop button receiving process is terminated. On the other hand, if an operation other than the stop buttons 137 to 139 has not been accepted, the process proceeds to step S2303.

  In step S2303, it is determined whether or not operation of two or more stop buttons among the stop buttons 137 to 139 has been accepted (stop button duplication acceptance). When the operation of two or more stop buttons is received, the stop button receiving process is terminated. On the other hand, if the operation of two or more stop buttons has not been received, the process proceeds to step S2305.

  In step S2305, it is determined whether an operation of a stop button corresponding to the stoppable reel has been accepted. If the operation of the stop button corresponding to the stoppable reel is received, the process proceeds to step S2307. On the other hand, when the operation of the stop button corresponding to the stoppable reel is not received, the stop button receiving process is ended.

  In step S2307, the stop process permission flag is set to ON for the reel corresponding to the stop button for which the operation has been accepted, and the process proceeds to step S2309. Note that the processing shown in FIG. 16 is executed when this flag is set to ON (see step S1205 in FIG. 16).

  In step S2309, at the timing when the stop button is operated, a process of acquiring the symbol position of the reel to be stopped is executed, and the process proceeds to step S2311.

  In step S2311, processing for deriving the number of drawn symbols is executed based on the symbol position acquired in step S2309 and the set stop data (see step S111 in FIG. 13 and step S1215 in FIG. 16). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2313.

  In step S2313, based on the number of drawing symbols derived in step S2311, the number of times the excitation pattern offset value is updated until the transition from the pulling control to the brake control is derived, and processing for setting this value in the pulling counter is executed. . In the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the excitation pattern offset value is updated every time interrupt processing is performed, and pull-in control is performed. The pull-in counter is used as a counter indicating the number of updates of the excitation pattern offset value necessary for performing pull-in control according to the number of pull-in symbols (see FIG. 23). The number of updates is also referred to as the number of interrupts until the transition from the pull-in control to the brake control. Further, a configuration may be adopted in which the excitation pattern offset value for the pull-in control is not updated every interruption.

  In step S2315, the reel control state is set to the pull-in control state, and the process proceeds to step S2317.

  In step S2317, stoppable reel information is updated. Specifically, the process of removing the reels that can be stopped by operating the stop button among the stoppable reels is executed. Thereafter, the stop button reception process is terminated.

  Next, details of each reel control process (step S2213) according to the reel control state in the reel control state determination process of FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the flow of each reel control process (step S2213) according to the reel control state shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S2401, it is determined whether or not the reel control state is the acceleration control state by referring to the reel control state in the RAM 308. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2403, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2405.

  In step S2403, an acceleration control process is executed, and each reel control process corresponding to the reel control state ends. Details of the acceleration control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S2401, the process proceeds to step S2405 when the reel control state is not the acceleration control state. In step S2405, it is determined whether or not the reel control state is a constant speed control state. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2407; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2409.

  In step S2407, a constant speed control process is executed, and each reel control process corresponding to the reel control state ends. Details of this constant speed control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S2405, the process proceeds to step S2409 when the reel control state is not the constant speed control state. In step S2409, it is determined whether the reel control state is a pull-in control state. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2411. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2413.

  In step S2411, the pull-in control process is executed, and each reel control process corresponding to the reel control state ends. Details of the pull-in control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S2413, a brake control process is executed, and each reel control process corresponding to the reel control state ends. Details of the brake control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the details of the acceleration control process (step S2403) in each reel control process according to the reel control state of FIG. 20 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the acceleration control process (step S2403) shown in FIG.

  First, in first step S2501, it is determined whether or not an acceleration start request has been made. Specifically, it is determined whether or not it is the first interruption in which the acceleration control state is set by referring to a flag set at the time of shifting to the acceleration control state, a value of an excitation switching counter described later, or the like. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2515; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2503.

  In step S2503, the value of the excitation maintenance counter is updated (counted down), and the process proceeds to step S2505. Here, the excitation maintaining counter is a counter used for counting the number of interruptions necessary for maintaining the excitation pattern. The value shown in the retention time column of the table shown in FIG. 12 is a value obtained by multiplying the interrupt time by 1.504 ms, which is the interrupt time. In this embodiment, the number of interruptions is set in the excitation maintaining counter, and the same excitation pattern is maintained until the required number of interruptions is satisfied, so that the same excitation pattern is maintained over the holding time shown in FIG. It is configured. The initial value of the excitation maintaining counter is set in step S2517 described later.

  In step S2505, it is determined whether or not the value of the excitation maintenance counter is zero. If this value is 0, the process proceeds to step S2507; otherwise, the acceleration control process is terminated.

  In step S2507, the excitation switching flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S2509. In addition, when this excitation switching flag is set to ON, the excitation pattern offset value shown in FIG. 12 is updated (step S2209 in FIG. 18).

  In step S2509, the value of the excitation switching counter is updated (counted down), and the process proceeds to step S2511. Here, the excitation switching counter is a counter used for counting the number of times of switching the excitation pattern offset value shown in FIG. For example, in the acceleration control state, the reel is accelerated by sequentially updating a total of 32 excitation pattern offset values (see FIG. 12). A value necessary for this update is set as the initial value of the excitation switching counter in step S2515 described later.

  In step S2511, it is determined whether or not the value of the excitation switching counter is zero. If this value is 0, the process proceeds to step S2513; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2517.

  In step S2513, the reel control state is set to the constant speed control state, and the flow proceeds to step S2514.

  In step S2515, the values of the symbol position and symbol interval counter (details will be described later) are set to values indicating the position of the reel in the state where the acceleration control state is completed, and this acceleration control process is terminated.

  In step S2517 which proceeds when it is determined in step S2501 that there is an acceleration start request, the value of the excitation switching counter is initialized, and the process proceeds to step S2519.

  In step S2519, the value of the excitation maintenance counter is initialized, and this acceleration control process is terminated.

  Next, the details of the constant speed control process (step S2407) in each reel control process according to the reel control state of FIG. 20 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the constant speed control process (step S2407) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S2601, the value of the symbol interval counter (details will be described later) is updated (counted down), and the process proceeds to step S2603.

  In step S2603, it is determined whether or not the value of the symbol interval counter is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2605; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2609.

  In step S2605, the symbol interval counter is initialized, and the process proceeds to step S2607.

  In step S2607, the symbol position is updated, and the process proceeds to step S2609.

  In step S2609, the excitation switching flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S2611.

  In step S2611, it is determined whether a signal (L level signal) from the index sensor is detected among the various sensors 318. If this signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S2613. If not, the constant speed control process is terminated.

  In step S2613, the symbol position and symbol interval counter are initialized. By step S2611 and step S2613, the symbol position and symbol interval counters are initialized every time the reel is at the reference position. With this configuration, an error occurring between the reel state derived by the symbol position and symbol interval counter and the actual reel state is cleared. When step S2613 ends, the constant speed control process ends.

  Here, a supplementary explanation will be given for the symbol position and symbol interval counter described above. First, the symbol position is information indicating in which position on the reel the symbol displayed on the display window 113 is a symbol. The symbol interval counter is information indicating how much the symbols are deviated from the positions shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the position of the symbol and the deviation of the symbol are measured as follows.

  First, when the symbols coincide with each position shown in FIG. 2, the number of excitation pattern switching required for movement for one symbol is set in the symbol interval counter (step S2605). In the present embodiment, the excitation pattern is switched once for one interrupt in the constant speed control state. For this reason, the number of excitation pattern switching times is counted by counting down the value of the symbol interval counter at every interruption. Here, when the value of the symbol interval counter becomes 0, one symbol has been moved. For this reason, when the value of the symbol interval counter becomes 0, the symbol interval counter value is set again (step S2605), and the symbol position is updated so as to indicate the state after movement for one symbol. (Step S2607). Each time the reel reaches the reference position (for example, the position corresponding to the number 0 shown in FIG. 4 is displayed in the middle of the display window 113), the symbol position and symbol interval counter are initialized (step S2611 and step S2613). In other words, the current state of the reels 110 to 112 can be grasped by using the symbol position and symbol interval counter. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the excitation pattern is switched 32 times from the stop control state to the constant speed control state through the acceleration control state. Accordingly, the symbol position and symbol interval counter information is updated in step S2515 shown in FIG. 21 so as to indicate the state of the reels 110 to 112 at the time when the acceleration control processing is completed. As described above, in this embodiment, the excitation pattern is switched once for one interrupt in the constant speed control state. For this reason, the structure which grasps | ascertains the state of a reel only using a symbol space | interval counter is employ | adopted. However, for example, when the excitation pattern is switched once by a plurality of interruptions, it may be impossible to grasp the reel state using only the symbol interval counter. In such a configuration, for example, a counter indicating the number of interruptions and a counter indicating the number of switching of excitation patterns may be separately provided.

  Next, details of the pull-in control process (step S2411) in each reel control process according to the reel control state of FIG. 20 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the pull-in control process (step S2411) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S2701, the pull-in counter is updated (counted down), and the process proceeds to step S2703.

  In step S2703, it is determined whether or not the value of the pull-in counter is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2705; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2709.

  In step S2705, the value of the brake counter is initialized, and the process proceeds to step S2707. This brake counter is a counter used for maintaining a brake control state in which processing for stopping the reels 110 to 112 is performed (brake control processing is executed at every interruption) (see FIG. 24). In this embodiment, the brake control state is maintained until 50 interruptions are made (see the holding time in FIG. 12). For this reason, this value is set as the initial value of the brake counter.

  In step S2707, the reel control state is set to the brake control state, and the pull-in control process ends.

  In step S2703, the constant speed control process is executed in step S2709 which is executed when the value of the pull-in counter is not 0. In step S2709, the same processing as the constant speed control processing described in FIG. 22 is executed. Therefore, the description of this constant speed control process is omitted here. When the constant speed control process ends, the pull-in control process ends.

  Next, the details of the brake control process (step S2413) in each reel control process according to the reel control state of FIG. 20 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the brake control process (step S2413) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S2801, the brake counter is updated (counted down), and the process proceeds to step S2803.

  In step S2803, it is determined whether or not the value of the brake counter is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2805; otherwise, the brake control process is terminated.

  In step S2805, the reel control state is set to the stop control state, and this brake control process is terminated.

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
Next, processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 25B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 25C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S301 in FIG. 25A, 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 the 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 out in step S309, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S303.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step 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. 25A, 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. In addition, timers for measuring the timing of starting the above-described tempered effects and certain certain effects (hereinafter referred to as “tempered effects timer” and “certain certain effects timer”, respectively) are updated. The details of the timer for the tempei effect and the timer for the certain effect will be described later (see FIGS. 27 and 32).

  Next, details of the effect control process (step S309) in the first sub-control unit main process of FIG. 25A 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, a delayed effect data read process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3103. The details of the delayed effect data reading process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3103, it is determined whether an internal winning command has been accepted. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3105, and if this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3107.

  In step S3105, 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 S3107.

  In step S3105, it is determined whether a stop button acceptance command has been accepted. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3109. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3111.

  In step S3109, a stop button reception command reception process is executed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3111.

  In step S3111, processing is executed when a command other than the internal winning command and the stop button reception command is received. Thereafter, this effect control process is terminated.

  Next, details of the delayed effect data read process (step S3101) in the effect control process of FIG. 26 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the delayed effect data read process (step S3101) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3201, it is determined whether or not the value of the certain effect timer is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3203, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3209.

  In step S3203, it is determined whether or not the value of the timer for timer production is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3205; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3207.

  In step S3205, the predetermined effect data is read out from the effect data for the certain effect and the effect data for the tempered effect, and the data read process of the delayed effect is ended. The process here is a process for executing only the pre-determined effect among the certain effect and the tempered effect.

  In step S3207, the effect data for the certain effect is read out, and the delayed effect data read process ends.

  In step S3209 which proceeds when the value of the certain effect timer is not 0 in step S3201, it is determined whether or not the value of the template effect timer is 0. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3211. If not, the delayed effect data reading process ends.

  In step S3211, the effect data for the tempered effect is read, and the delayed effect data reading process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 28, details of the internal winning command reception process (step S3105) in the effect control process of FIG. 26 will be described. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the internal winning command reception process (step S3105) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3301, it is determined with reference to the AT flag whether or not an AT game is being set. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3303. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3305.

  In step S3303, a process of reading notification effect data is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3307. The details of the process of reading the notification effect data will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3305, a process related to setting an AT game (AT setting process) is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3307. Details of the AT setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3307, a lottery process (AT lottery process) for determining whether or not to grant an AT game is executed, and the internal winning command reception process is terminated. Details of this AT lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 29, details of the notification effect data reading process (step S3303) in the internal winning command reception process of FIG. 28 will be described. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the notification effect data reading process (step S3303) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3401, it is determined whether or not the re-gamer 1-2 is internally won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3403; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3405.

  In step S3403, the effect data for notifying the stop operation (see the remarks column in FIGS. 7 and 8) for displaying the re-game player 2 is read, and the process of reading the effect data for notification is ended.

  In step S3405, it is determined whether or not the re-game player 3-4 is internally won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3407; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3409.

  In step S3407, the effect data for notifying the stop operation (see the remarks column in FIGS. 7 and 8) for displaying the re-game player 3 is read, and the process of reading the effect data for notification ends.

  In step S3409, it is determined whether or not the small combination 3a is internally won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3411. If not, the notification effect data reading process is terminated.

  In step S3411, effect data for notifying the stop operation (see the remarks column in FIGS. 7 and 9) in which a bell symbol is displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 111 (position number 5 shown in FIG. 2) is read out. Then, the notification effect data read process is terminated.

  Next, details of the AT setting process (step S3305) in the internal winning command reception process of FIG. 28 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the AT setting process (step S3305) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3501, the AT number (remaining AT number) stored in the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400 is referred to and it is determined whether or not this value is greater than zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S3503. If not, the AT setting process is terminated.

  In step S3503, it is determined whether the number of penalty games (details will be described later) stored in the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400 is greater than zero. If this condition is satisfied, the AT setting process is terminated. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3505.

  In step S3505, the AT flag is set to ON (AT setting), and the process proceeds to step S3507.

  In step S3507, 1 is subtracted from the value of the AT number, and this AT setting process is terminated.

  Here, the number of penalty games will be described. In the present embodiment, when the first stop operation is performed on other than the left reel 110 when not in the AT gaming state or the special gaming state, the value of the number of penalty games is added (see step S3717 in FIG. 32). If this value is greater than 0 (during the penalty period), no AT game is set (see step S3505 in FIG. 30), and no lottery of AT games is executed (see step S3605 in FIG. 31). ) Is configured as follows. In other words, a configuration is employed in which the player is disadvantaged if the first stop operation is not performed on the left reel 110. With this configuration, it is possible to enter a state in which the first stop operation is normally performed on the left reel 110 (when the game state is not the AT gaming state or the special gaming state). On the other hand, in the AT gaming state and the special gaming state, the penalty game number is not added by the stop operation, and the above restriction is released. With this configuration, the gaming table according to the present embodiment has a sharpness in the AT gaming state, the special gaming state, and other states, so that the player can be entertained. In addition, in this embodiment, the structure which does not perform the lottery which gives AT number in a penalty period is employ | adopted (refer FIG. 31), However, for example, the lottery which gives AT number is performed. In the configuration, the value of the number of ATs given during the penalty period is less than the normal (non-penalty period), or the lottery probability is lower than the normal (non-penalty period) during the penalty period. There may be.

  Next, the details of the AT lottery process (step S3307) in the internal winning command reception process of FIG. 28 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the AT lottery process (step S3307) shown in FIG.

  First, in first step S3601, it is determined whether or not the number of penalty games is greater than zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3609; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3603.

  In step S3603, it is determined whether or not a small combination 1, a small combination 2, or a small combination 7 is won internally. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3605; otherwise, the AT lottery process is terminated.

  In step S3605, a lottery for giving the AT number is executed, and one of the number of times of 0 or a predetermined number is derived by lottery. In the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which 0 wins are lost, but in the case of a loss, a configuration in which the number of ATs is not added may be used. In addition, when the small combination 7 is internally won, the winning is confirmed and the number of ATs increases. That is, the small role 7 is an internal winning combination in which a predetermined profit is always given to the player. When this AT lottery is executed, the process proceeds to step S3607.

  In step S3607, the number of ATs is added (updated) according to the lottery result in step S3605. Thereafter, the AT lottery process is terminated.

  In step S601, the penalty game value is subtracted in step S3609, which proceeds when the penalty game number is greater than 0, and the AT lottery process is terminated.

  Next, details of the stop button reception command reception process (step S3109) in the effect control process of FIG. 26 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the stop button reception command reception process (step S3109) shown in FIG.

  First, in first step S3701, it is determined whether or not the received stop button reception command is a command representing the first stop operation. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3709; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3703.

  In step S3703, it is determined whether or not the received stop button reception command is a command representing a second stop operation. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3705. If not, the stop button reception command reception process is terminated.

  In step S3705, it is determined whether or not special combination 1 or special combination 2 is on the active line. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3707. If not, the stop button reception command reception process is terminated.

  In step S3707, a timer for a tempered effect is set. Specifically, from the information included in the stop button reception command that can identify the symbol position at the time of stop button reception and the stop symbol position, the stop timing of the reel to be stopped is derived, and the execution of the tempei Timer is set. Here, even when the information that can identify the stop symbol position is information that can identify the drawing symbol number, the stop timing of the stop target reel is derived based on the information, and a timer until the execution of the tempering effect is set. . In addition, since the time from the reception of the stop button until the reel is stopped is small, a configuration in which the execution execution timing is not adjusted by such a timer may be used. When the timer is set as described above, the execution timing of the effect can be adjusted. After the timer is set, the stop button reception command reception process is terminated.

  In step S 3709, which proceeds when the received stop button reception command is a command representing the first stop operation in step S 3701, it is determined whether or not the first stop operation is an operation on the left reel 110. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3711; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3715.

  In step S3711, the symbol 1 and the symbol position at the time of stop button reception included in the stop button reception command are identifiable from the information on the stop reel position. 4), or it is determined whether the Seven 2 symbol stops at the middle stage of the left reel (stop symbol position is 9, see FIG. 4). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3713. If not, the stop button reception command reception process ends.

  In step S3713, a certain effect timer is set. Specifically, the stop timing of the reel to be stopped is derived from the information included in the stop button reception command that can identify the symbol position at the time of stop button reception and the stop symbol position, and execute the certain effect. Until the timer is set. Here, even when the information that can identify the stop symbol position is information that can identify the drawing symbol number, the stop timing of the reel to be stopped is derived based on the information, and a timer until the certain effect execution is set. The After the timer is set, the stop button reception command reception process is terminated.

  In step S3709, which proceeds when the first stop operation is an operation on a reel other than the left reel 110 in step S3709, whether the gaming state is the special gaming state or the AT gaming state is set. Determined. If this condition is satisfied, the stop button reception command reception process is terminated. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3717.

  In step S3717, the value of the penalty game number is updated. Here, the update process may be a process in which a predetermined value (for example, 5) is overwritten on the current value of the number of penalty games, or may be a process to be added. After this processing, the stop button reception command reception processing ends.

<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>
Next, the processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 33B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 33C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 33D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S401 in FIG. 33A, 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. 33A, 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.

  First, in the present embodiment, a reel stop mode in which a certain effect and a tempered effect are executed will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating a reel stop mode in which a certain effect and a tempered effect are executed.

  As described above, in the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, the first stop operation causes the left reel 110 (corresponding to an example of the first reel of the present invention) to have a seven 1 When the seven 2 is in a stopped state (a certain state), a certain effect (corresponding to an example of the first effect of the present invention) is executed. Further, when the middle reel 111 or the right reel 112 (corresponding to an example of the second reel of the present invention) is stopped by the second stop operation and enters the tempering state, the tempering effect (an example of the second effect of the present invention) Is equivalent).

  FIGS. 34A to 34D show aspects of the reels 110 to 112 when the first stop operation and the second stop operation are performed on the rotating reels 110 to 112. Among these, FIGS. 34 (a) and (b) show an example in which a certain state is established by the first stop operation and a temporary state is established by the second stop operation. In this case, a certain effect and a tempered effect are performed.

  On the other hand, in FIGS. 34C and 34D, in the first stop operation, the Seven 1 symbol stops at the middle stage of the middle reel 111 (not a certain state), and further, the second stop operation causes the tempered state. An example would be shown. In this case, the certain effect is not executed and only the tempered effect is performed. When the first stop operation is performed on the right reel 112, the certain effect is not executed and only the tempe effect is performed as in the case where the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel 111. Is called.

  Next, reel stop data from which the reel stop mode is derived will be described with reference to FIG. The figure is a diagram showing reel stop data when a special combination is won internally. Among these, in (a), a part of stop data when the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 110 is shown in a table. Also, (b) shows the stop data when the second stop operation is performed on the middle reel 111 when the Seven 1 symbol stops at the middle stage of the left reel 110 (the position of number 2 in FIG. 2). Some are shown in the table. 35 (a) and (b) show the stop data when the special combination 1 is won internally, while FIGS. 35 (c) and (d) show the stop when the special combination 2 is won internally. It is different in that it is data. In addition, since the operation in the case of special winning 2 internal winning is based on the same idea as the operation in the case of special winning 1 internal winning, the following mainly describes the case of special winning 1 internal winning. .

  In the leftmost item “symbol position” of each table shown in FIG. 35, a number indicating the arrangement position of the symbol shown in FIG. 4 is shown. The second item from the left shows a symbol applied to each reel corresponding to the number indicated in the “symbol position” item. In the third item “stop position” from the left, a black circle and an upward arrow indicate which position of the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the middle stage winning line L1 by pulling. More specifically, a black circle indicates that the corresponding symbol is a symbol drawn into the middle stage winning line L1 (numbers “2”, “5”, and “8” shown in FIG. 2), and the arrows It shows that when the stop operation is performed when the corresponding symbol is in the middle stage winning line L1, the drawing is performed. The rightmost item “Pull In” indicates the number of symbols to be drawn when a stop operation is performed when the corresponding symbol is on the middle stage pay line L1. By drawing a symbol corresponding to this number, the symbol corresponding to the black circle shown in the “stop position” is stopped on the middle stage winning line.

  Here, the first stop operation for the left reel 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the Seven 1 symbol corresponding to the symbol position “2” in the portion indicated by the thick frame (the range indicated by symbol positions “2” to “6”) in FIG. In the case of the symbol, the symbol is not drawn (the value of “pulling” corresponding to the symbol position “2” is 0). That is, the stop control of the left reel 110 is performed so that the Seven 1 symbol is stopped at the middle stage winning line L1 as it is. In addition, when the stop operation is performed when the watermelon symbol corresponding to the symbol position “3” is on the middle stage winning line L1, one symbol is drawn (the “draw” corresponding to the symbol position “3” is drawn). The value is 1). Similarly, when a stop operation is performed when the symbols corresponding to the symbol positions “4” to “6” are on the middle stage pay line L1, the drawing corresponding to each symbol position is performed (the symbol positions “4”). ”To“ 6 ”(see“ retraction ”values). That is, the stop control of the left reel 110 is performed so that the Seven 2 symbols are stopped at the middle stage winning line L1.

  If the stop operation is performed when the bell symbol corresponding to the symbol position “7” is in the middle stage winning line L1, the Seven 1 symbol is out of the maximum drawing range. For this reason, the Seven 1 symbol cannot be drawn into the middle stage winning line L1 by drawing. In this stop data, when the stop operation is performed when the bell symbol corresponding to the symbol position “7” is on the middle stage winning line L1, the watermelon symbol corresponding to the symbol position “3” is stopped on the middle stage winning line L1. become. At this time, since the Seven 1 symbol stops at the upper stage of the left reel 110, reel stop data that allows the special combination 1 to be aligned with the right-down winning line L3 is read by the subsequent stop operation.

  Further, when the stop operation is performed when the watermelon symbol corresponding to the symbol position “1” is in the middle stage winning line L 1, the drawing is not performed, and the Seven 1 symbol stops at the lower stage of the left reel 110. In this case, the reel stop data that permits the special combination 1 to be aligned on the right-up winning line L2 by the subsequent stop operation is read.

  Even if a stop operation is performed when symbols other than the symbol positions described above (symbol positions “1” to “7”) are in the middle stage of the left reel 110, the seven 1 symbol is stopped in the display window 113. There is no.

  As described above, the reel stop data shown in FIG. 35A allows the certain state of FIGS. 34A and 34B. Next, with reference to FIG. 35 (b), the reel stop data read when it is determined that the certain state is reached and the reel stop data of the middle reel 111 corresponding to the second stop operation will be described.

  According to the reel stop data shown in FIG. 35 (b), the second stop is performed when the symbol corresponding to the symbol positions “2” to “6” is in the middle stage of the middle reel 111 (position 5 in FIG. 2). When the operation is performed, the Seven 1 symbol stops in the middle. Even if a stop operation is performed when symbols other than these symbol positions (symbol positions “2” to “6”) are in the middle stage of the middle reel 111, the Seven 1 symbol does not stop in the middle stage.

  As described above, the temporary state shown in FIG. 34A is allowed by the reel stop data shown in FIGS. Note that even when the second stop operation is an operation corresponding to the right reel 112, reel stop data in which the tempering state is allowed is read, and the tempering state shown in FIG. 34B is allowed. .

  Note that the reel stop data is that the 7 symbols are always drawn in the middle if there is a 7 symbols in the maximum drawing range (a range where 4 symbols can be drawn), but it is not necessarily in the maximum drawing range. It does not have to be a configuration for drawing in.

  As described above, in the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, the reel stop data is set so that the certain state is allowed when the special combination is won internally. Therefore, depending on the timing of the stop operation, even when the special combination is won internally, there is a case where the certain state is not achieved. On the other hand, the tempei state may be established regardless of whether the special combination is won internally. That is, the certain effect and the tempered effect are not necessarily executed in the same game, but are performed based on the establishment of the respective execution conditions (certain state, tempered state).

  Next, details of the certain effect and the tempered effect will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram showing details of the certain effect and the tempered effect.

  FIG. 36 (a) shows an effect device for executing a certain effect and a tempered effect and its effect data. Specifically, the certain effect is executed by controlling the lamp A using the effect data A, controlling the lamp B using the effect data B1, and further controlling the sound device using the effect data C1. Is done. On the other hand, the Tempe effect is executed by controlling the lamp B using the effect data B2, and further controlling the sound device using the effect data C2. In this embodiment, the side lamp 144 is used for the lamp A, the reel backlight is used for the lamp B, and the speakers 272 and 277 are used as sound devices. However, the present invention is not limited to these devices. In addition, it is preferable that the lamp A and the lamp B are separate light emitting devices and can be independently controlled.

  FIG. 36B shows a certain effect produced based on the effect data shown in FIG. Specifically, the sound (effect data C1) suggesting that the certain state (the state in which the Seven 1 symbol is stopped in the middle stage by the first stop operation on the left reel 110) and the entire light emission of the left reel 110 are performed. (Production data B1) is shown. Although omitted in this figure, an effect that the side lamp 144 emits light is also executed (effect data A).

  FIG. 36 (c) shows a state of a tempered effect executed based on the effect data of FIG. 36 (a). Specifically, a sound (effect data C2) suggesting that a tempering state has been reached, and light emission (effect data B2) in the middle of the left reel 110 and the middle reel 111 are shown. The effect that the side lamp 144 emits light is not executed. In addition, the production | presentation aspect in each device is a different aspect by a certain production | presentation and a temperament production.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the stop operation can be smoothly performed by adopting a configuration in which the next stop operation is accepted when the reel stop data is prepared.

  Here, a case where the certain state and the tempering state are simultaneously established will be described.

  As described above, the game table of this embodiment is configured so that the stop operation can be performed smoothly. For this reason, for example, while a pull-in operation is being performed on a reel that has received a stop operation first, a stop operation for another reel is accepted, so that, for example, a reel that has received a stop operation first and a stop operation that is later A situation may arise where the accepted reels stop simultaneously. Hereinafter, a specific example will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows a situation where two reels stop simultaneously.

  FIG. 37A shows a state in which the reels 110 to 112 are rotating (step S113 in FIG. 13 and step S2407 in FIG. 20). Here, it is assumed that the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 110 when the replay symbol at the symbol position “6” of the left reel 110 is in the middle stage. FIG. 37 (b) shows the state of the first stop operation. Thereafter, the four reels are drawn in the left reel 110 (step S115 in FIG. 13 and step S2411 in FIG. 20). In addition, the reel stop data corresponding to the second stop operation is set in response to the first stop operation (step S1215 in FIG. 16). In the slot machine 100 of this embodiment, since the pull-in control is executed by interruption, the second stop operation can be accepted during the pull-in control.

  Here, it is assumed that the second stop operation for the middle reel 111 is received before the Seven 1 symbol stops at the middle stage of the left reel 110. In FIG. 37 (c), when the watermelon symbol at the symbol position “3” of the left reel 110 is in the middle stage (a state where the three symbols out of the four symbols are pulled in), the second stop is performed with respect to the middle reel 111. It shows the operation being performed. At this time, as shown in FIG. 37 (c), when the seven 1 symbols applied to both the left reel 110 and the middle reel 111 are on the same upper stage, both the left reel 110 and the middle reel 111 have one symbol worth. Is drawn, and the Seven 1 symbol is simultaneously stopped at the middle stage (step S115 in FIG. 13 and step S2413 in FIG. 20). FIG. 37 (d) shows a state in which the Seven 1 symbols are simultaneously stopped at the middle stage on both the left reel 110 and the middle reel 111. FIG.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the pull-in control for rotating the reel corresponding to the stop operation unit from the symbol position when the stop operation unit (stop buttons 137 to 139) is operated to the symbol position as the stop target (FIG. 13 and step S2411 in FIG. 20, and brake control for stopping the reel at the target position (step S115 in FIG. 13 and step S2413 in FIG. 20). The reel control is performed so that More specifically, two reels can be stopped simultaneously by switching the control state of a plurality of reels to the brake control state with a single interruption.

  In the situation shown in FIG. 37 (d), there is a certain state that is a condition for executing the certain effect (the seven one symbol is stopped at the middle stage of the left reel 110 by the first stop operation), and a condition for executing the tenpie effect. There is an overlap with a certain tempering state (a state in which the winning position of the special combination is determined by the stop position of the last reel). In this case, the execution timing of the above-described Tempe effect and the certain effect is duplicated (corresponding to an example of the specific state of the present invention). In this embodiment, a configuration in which one of the effects is prioritized in this case is adopted (step S3207 in FIG. 27) to prevent the entertainment of the game from being reduced without the effect being appropriately executed. . Hereinafter, a specific example of the effect by this configuration will be described.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram showing an example of effects performed in the situation shown in FIG.

  FIG. 38 (a) shows that after the stop button operation 1 (corresponding to the first stop operation in FIG. 37 (b)) is performed on the first reel (corresponding to the left reel 110 in FIG. 37), When one reel is in the pull-in control state, the stop button operation 2 (corresponding to the second stop operation in FIG. 37C) is performed on the second reel (corresponding to the reel 111 in FIG. 37). It is shown that. Further, it is shown that the first reel and the second reel are simultaneously in the brake control state (corresponding to the state shown in FIG. 37 (d)).

  In this embodiment, at the timing when the stop control state shown in FIG. 38 (a) is reached, one of the certain effect and the tempered effect is preferentially executed. Further, based on the switching from the pull-in control to the brake control, it is determined whether or not the two reels that are the targets of the first stop operation and the second stop operation are in a state of being stopped simultaneously, and the stop timing of each reel. Any one of the effects executed in accordance with is preferentially executed. Specific examples thereof are shown in FIGS. 38B to 38E.

  First, FIG. 38 (b) shows an effect pattern (pattern 1) that is executed with priority given to a certain effect. In this effect pattern, the certain effect described in FIG. 36 is executed by each device at the timing when the brake control state shown in FIG.

  Next, FIG. 38C shows an effect pattern (pattern 2) that is executed with priority given to the tempered effect. In this effect pattern, the temper effect described in FIG. 36 is executed by each device at the timing when the brake control state shown in FIG. As described with reference to FIG. 36, the effect by the lamp A is not executed in the Tempe effect (the lamp A is not used).

  FIG. 38D shows an effect pattern (pattern 3) that preferentially executes the tempered effect. However, with respect to the lamp A that is not used in the tempering effect, the effect is executed using the effect data of the certain effect. Accordingly, it is possible to notify the player that the state is certain while giving priority to the tempered effect.

  FIG. 38 (e) shows an effect pattern (pattern 4) that preferentially executes the certain effect. In this effect pattern, the tempered effect is continuously executed after the certain effect. Thereby, while giving priority to one effect, notification by both effects can be performed. In addition, the structure which performs a certain effect after performing a tempering effect previously may be sufficient.

  As described above, when one of the effects is preferentially executed, at least a part of the non-prioritized effects is not executed, or is executed after the priority effect, thereby giving priority to the effect. It can be said that it is completed before the production that is not prioritized. Therefore, you may perform a part of production which is not prioritized using the production device which is not used. By adopting a configuration that preferentially executes one effect, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being reduced while smoothing the stop operation.

  In FIG. 38, an example is described in which an effect is not executed before a certain effect or a tempered effect is performed. However, for example, an effect that expects a tempered or uncertain effect may be performed.

  In the description so far, an example has been described in which it is determined that two reels are stopped simultaneously using two timers, a certain effect timer and a tempered effect timer (step S3201 and step S320 in FIG. 27). S3203). Here, when the stop timings of the two reels are slightly shifted, the certain effect and the tempered effect may overlap depending on the degree of the shift (corresponding to an example of the specific state of the present invention). Accordingly, a predetermined period (determination period) is set in advance, and when two reels stop within this determination period, one of the two effects may be preferentially executed. . Even if it is not strictly a simultaneous stop, the production may overlap depending on the stop timing of the reel, so priority is given to one production based on the determination period so as not to reduce the interest of the game be able to.

  Specifically, in step S3203 in FIG. 27, the above-described configuration can be realized by proceeding to step S3205 when the tempering effect timer falls below a predetermined value. The above configuration can also be realized by using a timer or the like that sets the determination period. Hereinafter, a specific example of the outline of the operation by such processing will be described with reference to FIG. The figure is a diagram showing that a determination period in which two reels are considered to have stopped simultaneously is provided.

  In FIG. 39A, the period from when the first reel enters the brake control state (stop state) to when the second reel enters the brake control state (stop state) falls within the determination period. It has been shown that In this case, it is considered that the two reels are stopped at the same time, and one of the effects is preferentially executed as described in FIG.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 39B, the period from when the first reel enters the brake control state (stop state) to when the second reel enters the brake control state (stop state) exceeds the determination period. It is shown that. In this case, the two reels are not considered to be stopped at the same time, and one effect as described with reference to FIG. 38 is not preferentially executed.

  FIGS. 39C and 39D show examples in which the period in which the first reel is in the brake control state is the determination period. In FIG. 39 (c), it is considered that two reels are stopped at the same time as in FIG. 39 (a). In FIG. 39 (d), two reels are stopped at the same time as in FIG. 39 (b). Not considered. Note that the determination period illustrated in FIG. 39 is an example, and can be set in an arbitrary period. Furthermore, it may be a period determined in advance from the stop timing of the reel that has been stopped first. Even if the reel that has received the stop operation first stops later than the reel that has received the stop operation later, whether or not the stop interval between these two reels is a predetermined period. Thus, one of the effects can be executed with priority.

  Next, specific examples of effects executed in the case shown in FIG. 39A will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 40 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect executed in the case illustrated in FIG. FIG. 41 is a diagram showing an example of the effect executed in the case shown in FIG. FIG. 42 is a diagram showing an example of an effect executed in the case shown in FIG.

  FIG. 40A shows the situation shown in FIG. 39A again.

  FIG. 40 (b) shows an effect pattern (pattern 5) in which the certain effect is preferentially executed. In this effect pattern, the certain effect described with reference to FIG. 36 is executed by each device at the timing when the first reel enters the brake control state.

  FIG. 40C shows an effect pattern (pattern 6) that is executed with priority given to the certain effect. In this effect pattern, the tempered effect is continuously executed after the certain effect. Thereby, while giving priority to one effect, notification by both effects can be performed.

  FIG. 40D shows an effect pattern (pattern 7) that is executed with priority given to the certain effect. In this effect pattern, an effect that is prioritized after the determination period ends is executed. For this reason, for example, there are a plurality of certain effects and template effects, and priority can be set for these effects as a whole and executed appropriately.

  FIG. 40 (e) shows an effect pattern (pattern 8) for executing an effect that is not prioritized after the execution of the effect pattern of FIG. 40 (d). In this effect pattern, notification by both effects can be performed while giving priority to one effect.

  FIG. 41A shows the situation shown in FIG. 39A again.

  FIG. 41 (b) shows an effect pattern (pattern 9) that preferentially executes the tempered effect. In this effect pattern, the certain effect described with reference to FIG. 36 is started by each device at the timing when the first reel is in the brake control state, but thereafter the timing when the second reel is in the brake control state. Thus, the effect data for executing the tempered effect is set in the effect data for executing the certain effect. Thereby, it is possible to preferentially execute the tempering effect until the end without executing the certain effect until the end (completion of the effect).

  FIG. 41 (c) shows an effect pattern (pattern 10) that preferentially executes the tempered effect. This effect pattern differs from FIG. 41 (b) in the handling of the effect data of lamp A. Specifically, the lamp A is different in that an effect based on the effect data A with a certain effect is executed as it is. Since the lamp A is not used in the tempering effect, the effect is continued only with this device. Thereby, it is possible to notify the player that the state is in a certain state while giving priority to the tempered effect.

  FIG. 41D shows an effect pattern (pattern 11) that is executed with priority given to the tempered effect. In this effect pattern, when the second reel is in a brake control state in the determination period, a temper effect is executed at that time. For this reason, for example, there are a plurality of certain effects and template effects, and priority can be set for these effects as a whole and executed appropriately. If the second reel does not stop during the determination period, the certain effect is executed at the end of the determination period, and then the temper effect is executed when the second reel enters the brake control state.

  FIG. 41 (e) shows an effect pattern (pattern 12) for executing an effect that is not prioritized after the execution of the effect pattern of FIG. 41 (d). In this effect pattern, notification by both effects can be performed while giving priority to one effect.

  FIG. 42A shows the situation shown in FIG. 39A again.

  FIG. 42 (b) shows an effect pattern (pattern 13) that is executed with priority given to the tempered effect. In this effect pattern, an effect that is prioritized after the determination period ends is executed. For this reason, for example, there are a plurality of certain effects and template effects, and priority can be set for these effects as a whole and executed appropriately.

  FIG. 42 (c) shows an effect pattern (pattern 14) that preferentially executes the tempered effect. However, with respect to the lamp A that is not used in the tempering effect, the effect is executed using the effect data of the certain effect. Accordingly, it is possible to notify the player that the state is certain while giving priority to the tempered effect.

  FIG. 42 (d) shows an effect pattern (pattern 15) for executing an effect that is not prioritized after the execution of the effect pattern of FIG. 42 (b). In this effect pattern, notification by both effects can be performed while giving priority to one effect.

  Up to this point, the effect pattern in the case illustrated in FIG. 39A has been described with reference to FIGS. 40 to 42. As shown in these effect patterns, any one of the certain effect or the tempered effect can be preferentially executed.

  In addition, since there is little time from the reception of the stop button until the reel is stopped, a configuration is used in which the production is performed at the timing when the stop operation is performed without using a timer such as a timer for a tempered production or a timer for a certain production. May be adopted. That is, in FIG. 39 (a), it is determined whether or not the difference between the timer for the temporary effect and the timer for the certain effect (deviation of the start timing of the brake control state) falls within a preset determination period. Instead of this, it may be determined whether or not the operation interval of the stop operation for each reel falls within this determination period. In this case, when the operation interval of the stop operation falls within the determination period, a predetermined effect of the two effects is preferentially executed. In the present embodiment, a configuration using the timer as described above rather than the timing of the stop operation is employed so that the execution timing of the effect can be controlled more appropriately.

  Next, a modified example of the delayed effect data read processing described with reference to FIG. 27 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of a modification of the delayed effect data read processing shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3201 ', it is determined whether or not the value of the timer for tempering effect is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3203 '; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3209'.

  In step S3203 ', effect data for a tempered effect is read, and the process proceeds to step S3205'.

  In step S3205 ', it is determined whether or not the value of the certain effect timer is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3207 '. If not, the delayed effect data reading process ends.

  In step S3207 ', the effect data for the certain effect is read, and the data read process for the delayed effect ends.

  In step S3209 'which proceeds when the value of the tempered effect timer is not 0 in step S3201', it is determined whether or not the value of the certain effect timer is 0. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3207 '. If not, the delayed effect data reading process ends.

  In the modified example shown in FIG. 43, the setting of the preferential production data (definite production data) is performed later than the non-priority production data (tempe production data). . According to this example, when any one of the timer for the tempered effect and the timer for the certain effect becomes 0, the respective effect data is set. On the other hand, when both the timer for the tempered effect and the timer for the certain effect are 0 (two reels are stopped simultaneously), the data for the certain effect is overwritten on the data for the tempered effect once read. The As in this modification, the effect data when both the tempered effect timer and the certain effect timer become 0 as in the process shown in FIG. 27 by setting the effect data to be prioritized later. Setting processing (step S3205) becomes unnecessary. Therefore, for example, even when the certain effect and the tempered effect are configured to be executed immediately in response to the first stop operation and the second stop operation, either of these effects overlaps. The production can be executed with priority. If priority is given to the tempered effect, a process in which “tempered effect” and “certain effect” are replaced in FIG. 43 may be employed.

  Here, a modified example of the slot machine 100 described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 44 and 45. FIG. 44 is a diagram illustrating a combination of processes in the main control unit and the first sub-control unit. FIG. 45 is a diagram showing a combination of processes in the main control unit and the first sub control unit, which is different from FIG.

  FIG. 44A shows the processes in the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 in the slot machine 100 described above, and information handled in each process. First, a stop button reception command is transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first sub control unit 400 when a stop button operation is received (step S211 in FIG. 14 and step S1209 in FIG. 16). As described above, this command includes information that can identify the reel to be stopped, information that can identify the position of the reel when the stop button is operated (for example, position information of the symbol in the middle of the display window 113). ) And information capable of identifying the symbol position at the time of stop (for example, information on the symbol position at the time of the stop operation and information on the stop position based on the stop data and information on the number of drawn symbols). FIG. 44 (a) shows that these three pieces of information are derived. These pieces of information are acquired in step S2305, step S2309, and step S2311 shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, in the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the stop button reception command, the simultaneous stop determination process (steps S3201 and S3203 in FIG. 27), the priority effect selection process (step S3205 in FIG. 27), and the priority order. In response, an execution process (steps S311 to S315 in FIG. 25A) is executed. For the determination of simultaneous stop, as described in the modification example of FIG. 43, the effect data that is prioritized at the time of simultaneous stop is set by changing the setting timing of the effect data without providing the determination process. It may be a configuration. FIG. 44 shows that the simultaneous stop determination process is not essential by surrounding the simultaneous stop determination process with a dotted line. In addition, the priority effect selection process may be a process in which a priority effect is set by the flow described with reference to FIG.

  In FIG. 44 (a), the configuration using the stop button reception command has been described. However, the same applies to the reel stop command transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first sub control unit 400 when the reel is stopped. Operation can be realized. In this configuration, information on the stopped reel and information on the symbol position on which the reel has stopped may be transmitted by a reel stop command. Based on the reception timing of this command, it can be determined that the reels have stopped simultaneously. In addition, it is possible to determine whether or not the conditions (the certain state and the tempering state) when executing each effect are established based on the information on the stopped symbol position. Based on these results, it is only necessary to execute a process for selecting a preferential effect. It is also possible to prepare a reel stop command for simultaneous stop and use this command. In addition, the reel stop command transmission timing may be a timing when the reel control command enters the brake control state in addition to the timing when the reel control state enters the stop control state.

  As described above, in FIG. 44, the configuration in which the first sub control unit 400 executes three processes has been described. Some of these processes may be performed by the main control unit 300. FIG. 45 (a) shows a configuration in which the main control unit 300 takes charge of the simultaneous stop determination process and the priority effect selection process in FIG. 44 (a). Similarly, FIG. 45 (b) shows a configuration in which the main control unit 300 takes charge of the simultaneous stop determination process and the priority effect selection process in FIG. 44 (b).

  In the configuration shown in FIG. 45A, the main control unit 300 performs the simultaneous determination process for two reels. Further, here, it is determined based on each derived information whether or not a condition (a certain state or a tempered state) for executing each effect is established, and a priority effect selection process is executed. Then, the information on the selected effect is transmitted by a stop button reception command. The first sub-control unit 400 only needs to execute this effect. Note that the stop button reception command may be configured to transmit only a command corresponding to one of the two stopped reels.

  Also in the configuration shown in FIG. 45 (b), the main controller 300 performs the simultaneous determination process for two reels. Further, here, it is determined based on each derived information whether or not a condition (a certain state or a tempered state) for executing each effect is established, and a priority effect selection process is executed. Then, the information on the selected effect is transmitted by a stop button reception command. The first sub-control unit 400 only needs to execute this effect. Note that the reel stop command may be configured to transmit only a command corresponding to one of the two stopped reels.

  As described with reference to FIG. 45, some processing may be performed by either the main control unit 300 or the first sub control unit 400. 44 and 45, the example in which the stop button reception command and the reel stop command are individually used has been described, but a configuration in which an effect is performed using both commands may be used.

  In the present embodiment, the time required to receive the next stop button is the time required to complete the setting of stop data for the time committee. Here, a configuration may be adopted in which the operation of the stop button and the position of the reel at that time are stored, and the reel stop control is sequentially performed based on these. In this configuration, for example, even when two stop buttons are pressed at the same time, stop control can be performed, while the effect is preferentially executed, thereby preventing the entertainment of the game from being reduced.

  In the present embodiment, a configuration has been described in which a tempered effect and a certain effect are used, and one effect is given priority even when the reel stop timing is simultaneous or almost simultaneous. In the present invention, when two reels are stopped at different timings, effects are executed at the respective timings, while the stop timings of these two reels are the same (or the stop timing interval is within the determination period). In this case, when two effects are executed, the two effects overlap each other. Therefore, for example, the present invention can be applied not only to the first stop and the second stop but also to the case where the second stop and the third stop or the effects due to the first stop and the third stop overlap. In addition, although an example in which the certain effect is for the left reel 110 has been described, the reel is not limited from the beginning, such as a configuration in which some effect is performed on the reel that has stopped first instead of the left reel 110. Further, the certain effect and the tempered effect are executed on the condition of the symbol position and are not related to the operation order, but can also be applied to a configuration in which the effect is executed on the condition of the operation order. That is, an effect that is executed based on “the stop button corresponding to the first reel has been operated (pressing command)” or “the control to stop the first reel has been performed (stop command)” (The first effect) and the effect (the first effect that is executed based on the fact that the stop button corresponding to the second reel has been operated) or “the control that stops the second reel has been performed” Second production).

  If the corresponding effects start simultaneously because the reels are stopped at the same time, it is difficult to distinguish both effects. If the start time of each production is slightly different, the player may be able to recognize the difference between the productions, but if the start time of each production is completely the same, The possibility of not being able to recognize the difference is increased. In other words, when the start times of these effects are slightly different from when they are completely coincident with each other, there is a possibility that the latter may more confuse the player and reduce the interest of the game. For this reason, at least one effect can be recognized by the player by giving priority to one effect when the reels are stopped at the same time.

In the above explanation,
A plurality of reels (reels 110 to 112) which are provided with a plurality of kinds of symbols and are driven to rotate;
Stop operation means (stop buttons 137 to 139) provided for each of the reels for individually stopping the rotation of the reels;
Stop control means (main control unit 300) for controlling the reel to stop within a maximum pull-in range based on the operation result of the stop operation means;
Production means (side lamp 144, reel backlight, speakers 272, 277, liquid crystal display device 157);
Production control means (first sub-control unit 400) for controlling the production means,
A gaming machine (slot machine 100) that makes it possible to visually recognize a symbol applied to each of the reels in a predetermined visible area (display window 113),
The stop control means includes
A case where a stop operation means corresponding to a predetermined reel being rotated is operated before the reel is stopped after the stop operation means corresponding to the reel being rotated is operated. Is a control for stopping the predetermined reel (step S115 in FIG. 13, FIG. 20),
The production control means includes
When the stop operation means corresponding to each of the first reel (left reel 110) and the second reel (middle reel 111 or right reel 112) is operated in order, the first reel corresponds to the first reel. The effecting means is configured to perform a first effect (certain effect) based on the operation of the stop operation means or the control of stopping the first reel by the stop control means. And the second effect (based on the fact that the stop operation means corresponding to the second reel is operated or the stop control means performs control to stop the second reel) Control the production means to perform a tempering effect)
In the specific state where the first effect and the second effect overlap (the state where the certain effect and the tempered effect overlap, or the state where the certain effect and the tempered effect can overlap), the first effect The production means is controlled so as to give priority to one of the production and the second production (FIG. 38, FIG. 40 to FIG. 42) (step S3205 in FIG. 27). A game table is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
A specific area (for example, a winning line) that defines one area for each of the reels in the viewable area, or a specific profit that indicates the predetermined profit A lottery means (main control unit 300) for deriving a predetermined lottery result by lottery from a plurality of types of lottery results including a specific lottery result (for example, special role 1 or special role 2) that allows the symbol combination to be stopped. )
The stop control means includes
Based on the lottery result of the lottery means in addition to the operation result of the stop operation means, the reel is stopped (steps S111 and S115 in FIG. 13),
When the specific lottery result is derived by the lottery means, a specific symbol mode (seven 1 symbol or seven 2 symbol is displayed in the middle stage) in the region corresponding to the first reel in the viewable region. ) Is allowed to perform specific control to stop the first reel so that is displayed,
If the specific lottery result is not derived by the lottery means, the specific control is not allowed to be performed (if the special role is not internally elected, the 1st symbol or 7th symbol is displayed in the middle row. Is not)
The production control means includes
Control the effect means to perform the first effect (certain effect) suggesting that the specific control is performed by the stop control device or that the specific control is performed by the stop control device. And
In the specific state, there is described a game table characterized by controlling the effect control means so as to give priority to the first effect (FIGS. 38, 40 to 42). Yes.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
A specific area (for example, a winning line) that defines one area for each of the reels in the viewable area, or a specific profit that indicates the predetermined profit A lottery means (main control unit 300) for deriving a predetermined lottery result by lottery from a plurality of types of lottery results including a specific lottery result (for example, special role 1 or special role 2) that allows the symbol combination to be stopped. With
The stop control means includes
Based on the lottery result of the lottery means in addition to the operation result of the stop operation means, the reel is stopped (steps S111 and S115 in FIG. 13),
Of the predetermined area, each of the areas corresponding to the first reel and the second reel constitutes the specific symbol combination (seven 1 symbol for special combination 1 and seven 2 for special combination 2). To allow specific control to stop
The production control means includes
The first effect that suggests that the specific control is performed by the stop control unit or that the specific control is performed by the stop control unit (a certain effect that suggests that a tempering state is reached). Controlling the production means to perform,
In the specific state, there is described a game table characterized by controlling the effect control means so as to give priority to the first effect (FIGS. 38, 40 to 42). Yes.

100 slot machine 110 to 112 reel 113 display window 130 to 132 bet button 135 start lever 137 to 139 stop button 157 liquid crystal display device 272, 277 speaker 420 various lamps 300 main control unit 400 first sub control unit 500 second sub control unit

Claims (3)

A plurality of reels that are subjected to multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
Stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the reels, for individually stopping the rotation of the reels;
Stop control means for performing control to stop the reel within a maximum pull-in range based on an operation result of the stop operation means;
Directing means;
Production control means for controlling the production means,
A game stand that allows visual recognition of the symbols applied to each of the reels in a predetermined viewable area,
The stop control means includes
A case where a stop operation means corresponding to a predetermined reel being rotated is operated before the reel is stopped after the stop operation means corresponding to the reel being rotated is operated. Is for controlling the predetermined reel to stop,
The production control means includes
When the stop operation means corresponding to each of the first reel and the second reel are operated in order, the stop operation means corresponding to the first reel is operated, or the stop control is performed. Based on the control for stopping the first reel by the means, the effecting means is controlled to perform the first effect, and the stop operation means corresponding to the second reel is operated. Or controlling the effect means to perform a second effect based on the fact that the stop control means has performed control to stop the second reel,
In the specific state where the first effect and the second effect overlap, the effect means is controlled so that one of the first effect and the second effect is given priority. A game stand characterized by The game stand according to claim 1,
A specific symbol combination is stopped in a predetermined area that defines one area for each of the reels within the viewable area, or a specific symbol combination that suggests that the predetermined profit is to be provided. A lottery means for deriving a predetermined lottery result from a plurality of types of lottery results including a specific lottery result,
The stop control means includes
In addition to the operation result of the stop operation means, based on the lottery result of the lottery means, control to stop the reel,
When the specific lottery result is derived by the lottery means, the first reel is set so that a specific symbol form is displayed in an area corresponding to the first reel in the viewable area. Allow specific control to stop,
When the specific lottery result is not derived by the lottery means, the specific control is not permitted to be performed,
The production control means includes
Controlling the effect means to perform the first effect suggesting that the specific control is performed by the stop control means or the specific control is performed by the stop control means;
In the specific state, the game machine is configured to control the effect control means so as to give priority to the first effect. The game stand according to claim 1,
A specific symbol combination is stopped in a predetermined area that defines one area for each of the reels within the viewable area, or a specific symbol combination that suggests that the predetermined profit is to be provided. A lottery means for deriving a predetermined lottery result by lottery from a plurality of types of lottery results including a specific lottery result,
The stop control means includes
In addition to the operation result of the stop operation means, based on the lottery result of the lottery means, control to stop the reel,
Among the predetermined areas, each of the areas corresponding to the first reel and the second reel is allowed to perform specific control for stopping the symbols constituting the specific symbol combination,
The production control means includes
Controlling the effect means to perform the first effect suggesting that the specific control is performed by the stop control means or the specific control is performed by the stop control means;
In the specific state, the game machine is configured to control the effect control means so as to give priority to the first effect.