JP2013202170A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game board capable of maintaining fairness between players even in a game without an intention of allowing the players to perform an advantageous operation.SOLUTION: (1) When it is scheduled to notify information regarding a stop operation sequence of a stop switch in a prescribed mode and a prescribed lottery result predetermined by a lottery means is obtained, a stop operation sequence (a stop operation sequence in which a predetermined stop switch is set as a first stop operation button and another predetermined stop switch is set as a second stop operation button) that executes a predetermined game process is notified, and (2) when it is not scheduled to notify the information regarding the stop operation sequence of the stop switch in a prescribed mode and the prescribed lottery result predetermined by the lottery means is obtained, if a first stop operation is received for the stop switch, a stop operation sequence in which a stop switch different from another predetermined stop switch is set as a second stop operation button is notified.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a slot machine (pachislot) and a pachinko machine.

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

  Such a gaming machine includes a gaming machine that notifies the pressing order of stop buttons in a state advantageous to the player (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-350799 A

  However, in the gaming machine that notifies the pressing order of the stop button, if there is no notification of the pressing order of the stop button, the player operates the stop button in the desired pressing order, so due to the difference in operability, The game results may not be fair. That is, in a game where there is no intention to perform an operation that is advantageous to the player (for example, an operation that provides the player with a predetermined benefit), there is no notification of the pressing order of the stop buttons, so that different game results may be obtained depending on the operation procedure. There is a problem that it is not possible to maintain fairness among players.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a gaming table that can maintain fairness among players even in a game that is not intended to allow a player to perform an advantageous operation. Objective.

  In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the gaming machine according to the present invention, as one aspect thereof, has three types of symbols and three reels that are rotationally driven, and whether or not internal winning of a plurality of types of predetermined roles is won or not. Lottery means for determining the lottery by lottery, three stop switches provided corresponding to the three reels, respectively, for stopping the rotation of the three reels individually, lottery results of the lottery means, and stop of the stop switch Based on the operation, a stop control means for performing stop control related to the stop of rotation of the reel, and a symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line by the stop control by the stop control means is a predetermined display mode. If it is, stop the three stop switches using the game process execution means for executing the predetermined game process, the effect device, and the effect device. A game machine having a notification means for notifying information relating to a work order in a predetermined manner, wherein one of the three stop switches recommended to be stopped first is first Set as a recommended stop operation stop switch, the predetermined display mode has a predetermined lottery result predetermined by the lottery means, and the three stop switches except the first recommended stop operation stop switch The first stop operation is accepted for one stop switch that is a switch, the second stop operation is accepted for another stop switch that is a stop switch other than the one stop switch, and the remaining stop switch Is displayed on the active line when the third stop operation is accepted. And when the notification means plans to notify information related to the stop operation order of the three stop switches in a predetermined manner, and there is a predetermined lottery result predetermined by the lottery means. Executes a first notification process for notifying that the one stop switch is operated as a stop switch for the first stop operation, and the other one stop switch is operated as a stop switch for the second stop operation. There is no predetermined lottery result predetermined by the lottery means, and the first notifying means to be enabled and the information regarding the stop operation order of the three stop switches are not scheduled in a predetermined manner. When the first stop operation is received for the first stop switch, the remaining stop switch is moved to the second stop operation. Second notification means for enabling execution of a second notification process for notifying that the switch is operated as a stop switch, and information related to the stop operation order of the three stop switches is scheduled to be notified in a predetermined manner. If not, when there is an initial stop operation acceptance for the stop switches other than the first recommended stop operation stop switch, the stop operation acceptance is not an acceptance for the first stop operation recommendation stop switch. And third informing means for enabling execution of a third informing process for informing that.

  As another aspect, the gaming machine according to the present invention, as another aspect, determines by lottery whether or not internal reels of a plurality of types of symbols, which are provided with a plurality of types of rotations, and a plurality of types of predetermined roles are won. Based on the lottery means, four stop switches provided corresponding to the four reels, respectively, for stopping the rotation of the four reels individually, the lottery result of the lottery means, and the stop operation of the stop switch. A stop control means for performing stop control related to the stop of rotation of the reel, and a symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line by the stop control by the stop control means is in a predetermined display mode. Includes a game process execution means for executing a predetermined game process, an effect device, and information related to the stop operation sequence of the four stop switches using the effect device. And a notifying means for informing in a predetermined manner, of the four stop switches, one stop switch that is recommended to be stopped first is set as a recommended stop operation first stop switch. The predetermined display mode is one stop which has a predetermined lottery result predetermined by the lottery means and is a stop switch other than the first stop operation recommended stop switch among the four stop switches. There is a first stop operation reception for the switch, and there is a second stop operation reception for another stop switch that is a stop switch excluding the one stop switch, the one stop switch and the other stop switch There is a third stop operation acceptance for one other stop switch except for one stop switch. When the fourth stop operation is accepted for the remaining stop switch, the display is displayed in a stop manner on the effective line, and the notification means displays information on the stop operation order of the four stop switches. When it is scheduled to notify in a predetermined manner and there is a predetermined lottery result predetermined by the lottery means, the one stop switch is a stop switch for the first stop operation, A first notification process is performed to notify that one stop switch is operated as a stop switch for the second stop operation, and the further one stop switch is operated as a stop switch for the third stop operation. The first notification means for enabling and the information regarding the stop operation order of the four stop switches are scheduled to be notified in a predetermined manner. And when there is a predetermined lottery result predetermined by the lottery means, there is a first stop operation reception for the one stop switch, and for the other one stop switch. A second notifying unit capable of executing a second notifying process for notifying that the remaining stop switch is operated as a stop switch for the third stopping operation when receiving a second stopping operation; If the information about the stop operation sequence of the four stop switches is not scheduled to be reported in a predetermined manner, the first stop operation acceptance is made to the stop switches other than the first stop operation recommended stop switch. A third notification for notifying that the reception of the stop operation has not been received for the first recommended stop operation stop switch. Characterized in that it comprises a third notifying means which allows executing the management, the.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, even if the game is not intended to allow the player to perform an advantageous operation, fairness among the players can be maintained.

It is a perspective view showing the appearance of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic front view of a symbol display window of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a circuit block diagram of a control unit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a surface arrangement of symbols arranged on each reel of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a type of a combination, a name of a combination, a symbol combination corresponding to a combination, and a payout of a combination according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 25 shows an example of an internal winning probability of a combination in setting N of the slot machine related to the embodiment of the present invention for each RT mode. FIG. 10 is a state transition diagram showing a transition of the gaming state of the main control unit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a flowchart showing a main control unit main process flow of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a flowchart showing a flow of main control unit timer interrupt processing of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the gaming state control process of FIG. 8 together with FIG. 11. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing in detail a flow of the gaming state control process of FIG. 8 together with FIG. 10. 12 is a flowchart illustrating in detail a flow of signal output processing in step S321 in FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a flow of a first sub-control unit main process, a first sub-control unit command reception interrupt process, and a first sub-control unit timer interrupt process of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. Flow of second sub-control unit main process, second sub-control unit command reception interrupt process, second sub-control unit timer interrupt process, and second sub-control unit image control process of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention It is a flowchart to show. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the effect of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the presentation control process of step S405 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the process at the time of the internal lottery command reception of step S1102 of FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing in detail a flow of processing at the time of receiving a first stop operation command in step S1104 of FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing in detail a flow of processing at the time of game state command reception in step S1106 of FIG. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the production | presentation of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention (modification 1). It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the production of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention (modification 2). It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the effect of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention (modification 3). It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the production | presentation of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention (modification 4). It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the production | presentation of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention (modification 5). It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the production | presentation of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention (modification 6). It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the production | presentation of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention (modification 7). It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the production | presentation of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention (modification 8). It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the production | presentation of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention (modification 9). It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the production | presentation of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention (modification 9).

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

<Overall configuration>
FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a slot machine 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the slot machine 100, a game is started when a medal is inserted, and a medal is paid out according to the result of the game.

  A slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 includes a main body 101 and a front door 102 that is attached to the front surface of the main body 101 and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 101. 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 this 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 attaching the belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member. When viewed from the player, three symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. 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 plurality of combinations 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.

  Backlights (not shown) for illuminating individual symbols displayed on the symbol display window 113 are arranged on the rear surfaces 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 (index 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, and the light projecting unit of this optical sensor. A light-shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the light receiving portion and the light receiving portion. 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. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the relationship between the nine display areas 1 to 9 of the symbol display window 113 and the pay line 114 employed in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, the upper horizontal winning line (horizontal winning line L1) constituted by the display areas 1, 4, and 7, the middle horizontal winning line (horizontal winning line L2) constituted by the display areas 2, 5, and 8, the display. Lower horizontal winning line (horizontal winning line L3) constituted by the areas 3, 6, 9 and lower right winning line (diagonal winning line L4) constituted by the display areas 1, 5, 9 and the display areas 3, 5, Five pay lines, ie, a right-up pay line composed of 7 (diagonal pay line L5), are set. In other words, in the present embodiment, there are five pay lines 114 (also referred to as valid lines) that are valid.

  The notification lamp 123 is, for example, a lamp that informs the player that a specific winning combination (specifically, a bonus) has been won internally in an internal lottery to be described later or that a bonus game is in progress. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The replay lamp 122 informs the player that the current game can be replayed (the medal need not be inserted) when winning a replay which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game. It is a lamp. The reel panel lamp 128 is an effect lamp.

  The bet buttons 130 to 132 are medal insertion buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 100. In this embodiment, each time the bet button 130 is pressed, a maximum of 3 cards are inserted, 2 when the bet button 131 is pressed, and 3 when the bet button 132 is pressed. It has become so. Hereinafter, the bet button 132 is also referred to as a MAX (max) bet button. The game medal insertion lamp 129 lights up the number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a prescribed number of medals are inserted, the game start is informed that the game can be started. The lamp 121 is turned on.

  The medal slot 141 is an slot for a player to insert a medal when starting a game. That is, the medal can be inserted electronically by the bet buttons 130 to 132, or an actual medal can be inserted from the medal slot 141. The medal insertion includes both. 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. In the present embodiment, the stored number display unit 125, the game information display unit 126, and the payout number display unit 127 are configured by a 7 segment (SEG) display unit.

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

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type push switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by operating the start lever 135, and are provided in association with the reels 110 to 112. . 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. Also, the reel that is the target of the first stop operation is referred to as the first stop reel, the reel that is the target of the second stop operation is the second stop reel, and the reel that is the target of the third stop operation is the third stop reel. Note that a light emitter may be provided in each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and when the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitter can be turned on to notify the player.

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

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

  The sound hole 181 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 (not shown) disposed on the back side of the shutter 163. When the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened outward in the horizontal direction in front of the liquid crystal display device 157, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 (not shown) is displayed in front of the slot machine 100 (game). The structure appears on the person side).

  In addition, even if it is not a liquid crystal display device, it should just be comprised so that various effect images and various game information can be displayed, 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.

<Circuit configuration of control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

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

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used in the internal lottery of a winning combination, and reel stop. A ROM 306 for storing a position, a RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 312 for measuring time and frequency It is installed. 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 control unit 500 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined cycle output from the crystal oscillator 314b 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 314b 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 basic circuit 302 includes a random number generation circuit 316 that is used as a hardware random number counter that fluctuates a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535, and a start signal output circuit 332 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When the activation signal is input from the activation signal output circuit 332, the CPU 304 starts game control (starts a main control unit main process described later).

  Further, the basic circuit 302 is provided with a sensor circuit 320, and the CPU 304 is inserted from various sensors 318 (a bet button 130 sensor, a bet button 131 sensor, a bet button 132 sensor, and a medal slot 141 every interruption time). Medal medal acceptance sensor, start lever 135 sensor, stop button 137 sensor, stop button 138 sensor, stop button 139 sensor, settlement button 134 sensor, medal medal payout sensor paid out from medal payout device 180, index sensor for reel 110, The index sensor of the reel 111, the index sensor of the reel 112, etc.) are monitored.

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

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

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

  The index sensor of the reel 110, the index sensor of the reel 111, and the index sensor of the reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions on the mounting bases of the reels 110 to 112, and each time a light shielding piece provided on the reel frame passes through L Become a level. When detecting this signal, the CPU 304 determines that the reel has made one rotation, and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero.

  The main control unit 300 is provided in a drive circuit 322 for driving a stepping motor provided on the reels 110 to 112, a drive circuit 324 for driving a solenoid provided in a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, and a medal payout device 180. A drive circuit 326 for driving a motor, and various lamps 338 (a winning line display lamp 120, a notification lamp 123, a game medal insertion possible lamp 124, a re-game lamp 122, a game medal insertion lamp 129, a game start lamp 121, a stored number indicator 125, a game information display 126, and a payout number display 127) are provided.

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

  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. The 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 can transmit a signal such as a command to the first sub control unit 400, but the first sub control A signal such as a command cannot be transmitted from the unit 400 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 includes a basic circuit 402 that receives the control command transmitted from the main control unit 300 via the input interface and controls the entire first sub control unit 400 based on the control command. Yes. This basic circuit 402 is equipped with a CPU 404, a RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time, frequency, and the like. doing. 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. In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 stores a ROM 406 in which a control program and data for controlling the entire first sub-control unit 400, data for controlling the lighting pattern of the backlight, various displays, and the like are stored. Provided.

  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 speakers 272 and 277 are connected to the sound source IC 418 via an output interface. The sound source IC 418 controls sound output from the amplifiers and speakers 272 and 277 in accordance with a command from the CPU 404. The sound source IC 418 is connected to an S-ROM (sound ROM) in which audio data is stored. The audio data acquired from the ROM is amplified by an amplifier and output from the speakers 272 and 277.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is also provided with a drive circuit 422. Various lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel 162, etc.) are connected to the drive circuit 422 via an input / output interface. Is connected.

  In addition, the CPU 404 transmits and receives signals to the second sub control unit 500 via the output interface. The second sub control unit 500 of the slot machine 100 controls the liquid crystal display device 157, the shutter 163, and the like. Note that the second sub-control unit 500 may be configured by a plurality of control units such as a control unit that controls the liquid crystal display device 157 and a control unit that controls the shutter 163.

  Next, the second sub control unit 500 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The second sub-control unit 500 receives a control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface, and includes a basic circuit 502 that 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 for measuring time, frequency, and the like. A timer 512 is mounted. 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 second sub control unit 500 is provided with a ROM 506 that 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 504 for 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 for driving the shutter 163, and the shutter 163 is connected to the drive circuit 530 via an output interface. The drive circuit 530 outputs a drive signal to a stepping motor (not shown) provided in the shutter 163 in response to a command from the CPU 504.

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

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

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

  A plurality of types (seven types in this embodiment) of symbols shown on the right side of the same figure are arranged on each reel 110 to 112 in a predetermined number of frames (21 frames numbered 0 to 20 in this embodiment). . Also, numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the positions (symbol positions) of symbols on the reels 110 to 112. For example, “re-playing design” is placed on the number 0 frame of the left reel 110, “watermelon design” is placed on the number 1 frame of the middle reel 111, and “BB design” is placed on the number 2 frame of the right reel 112. Has been.

<Type of role>
Next, the types of roles of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is a figure which showed the kind of combination (including an operating combination), the name of a combination, the symbol combination corresponding to a combination, and the payout of a combination.

  The role of the slot machine 100 can be broadly divided into a special role (bonus role) and a general role. The special combination (bonus combination) of this embodiment includes BB (big bonus: also referred to as special combination 1) and RB (regular bonus: also referred to as special combination 2). In addition, the general combination of the present embodiment includes replay 1 to replay 6 of replays (also referred to as replay), small watermelon (also referred to as small 2), and bell (also referred to as small 3 to 5). ), Cherry (also called small role 1). Needless to say, the type of combination is not limited to this, and can be arbitrarily adopted.

  BB (Big Bonus) is a special combination (operating combination) in which a special game BB game (game in the special game state shown in FIG. 7) is started by winning. The corresponding symbol combination is “BB symbol-BB symbol-BB symbol”.

  In the present embodiment, the flag is carried over for BB. That is, when BB is won internally, a flag indicating this (hereinafter referred to as a BB flag) is set (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300), but BB is not won in the game. However, the flag is maintained until winning, the BB is in the internal winning state after the next game (special role internal winning state shown in FIG. 7), and the symbol combinations corresponding to the BB are ready to win. is there.

  The RB (regular bonus) is a special combination (operating combination) in which a special game RB game (special game state game shown in FIG. 7) is started by winning. The corresponding symbol combination is “RB symbol-RB symbol-RB symbol”. In the present embodiment, flag carryover is performed for RB as well as BB described above.

  Replay 1 (normal replay), replay 2 (RT3 replay), replay 3 (control replay), replay 4 (control replay), replay 5 (control replay) and replay 6 (control replay) Thus, in the next game, a medal (game medium) can be played without inserting a medal, and the medal is not paid out. The symbol combination corresponding to replay 1 (normal replay) is “replay symbol-replay symbol—replay symbol”, and the symbol combination corresponding to replay 2 (RT3 setting replay) is “regame symbol—replay”. The symbol combination corresponding to “symbol-bell symbol” and replay 3 (control replay) is “bell symbol—replay symbol—replay symbol”, and the symbol combination corresponding to replay 4 (control replay) is “replay”. The symbol combination corresponding to “symbol-bell symbol-replay symbol”, replay 5 (control replay) is “replay symbol-bell symbol—bell symbol”, and the symbol combination corresponding to replay 6 (control replay) is: “Bell symbol-Bell symbol-replay symbol”.

  As will be described in detail later, replay 2 (RT3 setting replay) is a symbol combination that involves a transition of the gaming state. In this embodiment, replaying 2 (RT3 setting replay) is performed in the normal gaming state (RT0 mode). When the symbol combination corresponding to) is displayed, the gaming state shifts to a re-gaming high probability state A (RT3 mode).

  The watermelon, bell, and cherry are used for paying out a predetermined number of medals (12 watermelons, 8 bells, and 4 cherries in this embodiment) by winning. The symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon is “Watermelon symbol-Watermelon symbol-Watermelon symbol”, the symbol combination corresponding to the bell is “Bell symbol—Bell symbol—Bell symbol”, and the symbol combination corresponding to the cherry is “Cherry symbol— ANY-ANY ". Here, “ANY” indicates that any symbol may be used.

<Internal winning probability of role>
Next, the internal winning probability of a combination will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows an example of the internal winning probability of the special combination and the general combination in the setting N for each RT mode. As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, there are five gaming states of RT0 mode to RT4 mode. The RT0 mode is the normal gaming state shown in FIG. 7, the RT1 mode is the special gaming state shown in FIG. 7, the RT2 mode is the special role internal winning state shown in FIG. 7, and the RT3 mode is the replaying game shown in FIG. The high probability state A and the RT4 mode are the replay high probability state B shown in FIG.

  For the internal winning probability of each combination, the numerical data corresponding to the range of the lottery data associated with each combination is represented by the numerical data in the range of random values acquired in the internal lottery described later (in this embodiment, 65536). It is calculated by dividing by. The lottery data is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each combination and lose is associated with each numerical range. In a winning combination internal lottery process to be described later, it is determined whether the random value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery is a value corresponding to the lottery data corresponding to any of the combinations, and the internal winning combination is determined. Actually, in this lottery data, settings 1 to 6 are prepared in which the winning probabilities of at least one combination are different, and a clerk of the game shop can arbitrarily select and set any set value. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, in addition to a single combination that can be internally won for one type of special combination or general combination, a multiple combination that can be internally selected for a plurality of types of combinations is provided. The duplicate roles include “replay 1, 2, 3, 4” winning simultaneously for replays 1, 2, 3, and 4 and “replay 1,2, 3 and 5 winning simultaneously” 3, 5 ”, Replay 1, 2, 3, and 6 won simultaneously“ Replay 1, 2, 3, 6 ”, Replay 1, 2, 4, and 5 won simultaneously“ Replay 1, 2 4, 5 ”,“ replay 1, 2, 4, 6 ”winning simultaneously for replays 1, 2, 4, and 6 and“ replay 1, 2, 5, 6 ". Note that a duplicate role is not a single role but a combination of a plurality of roles, and the condition device (flag) corresponding to the duplicate role does not operate, and a plurality of roles ( If it is an overlapping small combination, each of the condition devices corresponding to a plurality of small combinations included in the overlapping small combination is activated.

  In this embodiment, as shown in the remarks column of the figure, when any one of the condition devices 4 to 9 is activated in the RT0 mode (normal game state), the predetermined stop operation order is met. Only in the replay 2 is won, otherwise in the replay 1 is won.

  For example, when the condition device 4 is activated and “replay 1, 2, 3, 4” is internally won, the first stop reel is the left reel 110, the second stop reel is the middle reel 111, and the third stop reel. Is set to the right reel 112, the main control unit 300 performs stop control of the reels 110 to 112 so that the symbol combinations corresponding to the replay 2 are aligned on the active line (the replay 2 wins). When the stop operation sequence is other than the above, the main control unit 300 performs stop control of the reels 110 to 112 so that the symbol combinations corresponding to the replay 1 are aligned (the replay 1 wins).

  In this way, the condition device 4 (“replay 1, 2, 3, 4”), the condition device 5 (“replay 1, 2, 3, 5”), the condition device 6 (“replay 1, 2, 3, 4”) 6 ”), condition device 7 (“ replay 1, 2, 4, 5 ”), condition device 8“ replay 1, 2, 4, 6 ”), condition device 9“ replay 1, 2, 5, 6 ” "May be referred to as" push order replay "because the combination of symbols of the re-gamer that is stopped and displayed on the active line differs depending on the stop operation order. On the other hand, the replay 1 in which the same symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line regardless of the stop operation order may be referred to as “normal replay (push order unrequired replay)”. For example, the condition device 4 (“replay 1, 2, 3, 4”) is not treated as an individual condition device, and the replay 1, 2, 3, 4 is treated as the condition device 4-1 (replay 1 ), Condition device 4-2 (replay 2), condition device 4-3 (replay 3), condition device 4-4 (replay 4).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the bell of the small role is subdivided into three, that is, a small role 3 (Bell 1), a small role 4 (Bell 2), and a small role 5 (Bell 3). . In the present embodiment, as shown in the remarks column of the figure, when any of the condition devices 12 to 14 is activated, the player wins the bell only when the predetermined stop operation sequence is matched, and is not so. Sometimes they won't win the bell.

  For example, in the case where the small role 3 (Bell 1) is won internally, when the first stop reel is the left reel 110, the symbol combinations corresponding to the bell are aligned on the active line (Bell wins) The main control unit 300 performs stop control of the reels 110 to 112, and when the stop operation sequence is other than the above, the main control unit prevents the symbol combination corresponding to the bell from being aligned on the effective line (the bell does not win a prize). 300 performs stop control of each of the reels 110 to 112.

  Thus, the condition device 12 (small role 3: Bell 1), the condition device 13 (small role 4: Bell 2), and the condition device 14 (small role 5: Bell 3) have symbols corresponding to the bells depending on the stop operation order. Since it is determined whether or not to stop display on the active line, it may be referred to as “push order bell”. The push order replay and the push order bell may be collectively referred to as “push order”.

  As described above, when an internal winning is performed in the push order replay at RT0 and a stop operation corresponding to a predetermined stop operation sequence is performed to win the re-game player 2, the gaming state shifts to RT3. As will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, RT0 is in a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than RT3. Therefore, the winning of re-player 2 in RT0 means a transition to an advantageous gaming state. To do. On the other hand, even if internal winning is performed in the push order replay at RT0, if the stop operation corresponding to the predetermined stop operation order is not performed, the replay 1 is won, so the game state is not shifted.

  Also, when the winning order bell is won internally and a stop operation corresponding to a predetermined stop operation sequence is performed to win the bell, a predetermined number (8) of medals are paid out. On the other hand, even if the winning order bell is won internally, if no stop operation corresponding to the predetermined stop operation order is performed, the bell is not won, and no medal is paid out.

  However, in the above-mentioned case, the player won the internal winning combination as long as the information that is advantageous to the player such as which winning combination is won internally or which stop operation order is optimal is not performed. It cannot be recognized and the stop operation that is advantageous to the player cannot be performed reliably. In this regard, in the present embodiment, when the first sub-control unit 400 is in an AT (assist time) mode, which will be described later, a notification effect regarding the procedure of the stop operation (referred to as an operation procedure notification effect) is performed, which is advantageous for the player. (Specifically, a transition to an advantageous gaming state, a stop operation for paying out medals, an internal winning combination), and as long as this instruction is followed, the player will benefit Can do. On the other hand, when the first sub-control unit 400 is not in the AT mode, information that is advantageous to the player is not notified, so there is a possibility that the game is performed by changing the stop operation order to the dark clouds. Therefore, when the first sub-control unit 400 is not in the AT mode, the game result is designed to be the same regardless of the stop operation order (for example, the same stop operation order for each game) And the same result when the stop operation order is different for each game). However, assuming that all stop operation sequences are assumed, it takes an enormous amount of time to make adjustments so that the same result is obtained. Therefore, when the first sub-control unit 400 is not in the AT mode, a specific stop operation procedure is recommended. As long as the recommended stop operation procedure is followed, the same game results (strictly speaking, when not playing a so-called missed role, playing a missed role, etc. Therefore, it is designed so that the expression is correct so that the game results are almost the same.

  In the present embodiment, when the first sub-control unit 400 is not in the above-described AT mode, the player performs a stop operation at his / her own discretion, but in the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, the first stop reel is moved to the left. A first stop operation for the reel 110 is recommended. In other words, in the present embodiment, the irregular pushing with the first stop reel other than the left reel 110 is not recommended in the design other than the AT mode.

<Reel stop control>
Next, an outline of the stop control of the reels 110 to 112 will be described. The reel stop control is performed by selecting any one of a plurality of predetermined reel stop data based on a predetermined condition (for example, the result of the internal winning process of the winning combination described above), and the selected reel stop data. Based on.

  In this embodiment, so-called pull-in control (frame slip control) is performed. With the pull-in control, the stop position of the reels 110 to 112 is shifted within a certain number of frames (number of symbols) (drawing range; here, a maximum of four frames) after each stop button 137 to 139 is operated by the player. Refers to control. The reel stop data is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300. Each reel stop data is allowed to allow a predetermined winning combination symbol combination to be displayed on the winning line 114 and to prohibit any winning combination symbol combination from being displayed on the winning line 114. And control.

  An example of the admissible control is, for example, when a winning combination is won internally, or when a BB is won internally (flag carryover), and the player operates the stop buttons 137 to 139. Control is performed so that the symbol combinations of winning combinations are displayed together within the range of the above-mentioned number of frames. However, since it is only “permitted”, there are cases where the symbol combinations are not aligned depending on the timing of operating each of the stop buttons 137 to 139.

  For example, when the small role 2 (watermelon) is won internally, the watermelon symbols are arranged in more than 4 frames, so if the timing of operating the stop buttons 137 to 139 is not suitable, the watermelon symbols will be the winning line 114. Never stop.

  However, 100% may be arranged depending on the arrangement of symbols on the reels 110 to 112 and the number of drawn frames. For example, since the replay symbol arrangement interval corresponding to the replay 1 (normal replay) is a maximum of 4 frames, if the replay game 1 is won internally, 100% will be won regardless of the timing.

  On the other hand, for example, the prohibition control is performed when, for example, the internal lottery result is lost and the BB internal winning is not being performed (the flag is being carried over), and the timing at which the player operates each of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is illustrated. At best, control is performed so that the symbol combinations of winning combinations are not displayed together within the range of the number of frames.

<Type of game state of main control unit>
Next, the types of gaming states in the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the gaming state of the main control unit 300.

  In the present embodiment, the gaming state of the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 includes a normal gaming state (RT0 mode), a replay high probability state A (RT3 mode), and a replay high probability state B (RT4 mode). The special role internal winning state (RT2 mode) and the special gaming state (RT1 mode) can be broadly classified. In the present embodiment, the replay high probability state A (RT3 mode) and the replay high probability state B (RT4 mode) are collectively referred to as a high probability replay state.

<Normal gaming state (RT0 mode)>
The contents of the normal gaming state (RT0 mode) are not particularly limited. For example, the result of the internal lottery is largely lost, and the total number of medals that can be obtained during the game when the player plays a game for a predetermined period is A game state that is less than the total number of medals inserted in.

  In this normal gaming state (RT0 mode), when a special combination BB or RB is won internally, the special combination internal winning state (RT2 mode) is entered. Further, when winning the replay 2, the game shifts to a replay high probability state A (RT3 mode). Further, when the specified number of games (1000 games in this embodiment) is consumed in the normal gaming state (RT0 mode), the state shifts to the re-gaming high probability state B.

<Replay high probability state A (RT3 mode)>
The content of the replay high probability state A (RT3 mode) is not particularly limited, but in this embodiment, the internal winning probability of the replaying player is higher than the internal winning probability of the replaying player in the normal gaming state (RT0 mode). The gaming state. Accordingly, the high probability state A (RT3 mode) of the present embodiment has a higher probability that the game can be continued without inserting medals, and thus is advantageous to the player compared to the normal gaming state (RT0 mode). It has become a game state. Here, the advantage in the present embodiment is, specifically, that the game stand pays out with respect to the total number of game media used by the player as a bet amount when playing a game for a predetermined period. The ratio of the total number of game media, which is a so-called payout rate, means that the advantage to the player compared to the normal game state (RT0 mode) means that the payout rate is larger than that in the normal game state (RT0 mode).

  The re-game high probability state A (RT3 mode) shifts to the case where the re-game 2 is won in the normal game state (RT0 mode). In addition, when the specified number of games (50 games in the present embodiment) is consumed in the replay high probability state A (RT3 mode), the replay high probability state A (RT3 mode) ends, and the normal game state (RT0 mode) ). That is, the replay high probability state A (RT3 mode) is a replay high probability state in which the number of continuous games is finite. Further, in the replay high probability state A (RT3 mode), when a special winning combination BB or RB is won internally, the state shifts to the special winning internal winning state (RT2 mode).

<Replay high probability state B (RT4 mode)>
The content of the replay high probability state B (RT4 mode) is not particularly limited, but in this embodiment, the internal winning probability of the replaying player is higher than the internal winning probability of the replaying player in the normal gaming state (RT0 mode). The gaming state. Therefore, the re-game high probability state B (RT4 mode) of the present embodiment has a higher probability that the game can be continued without inserting medals, and is therefore more advantageous to the player than the normal game state (RT0 mode). It has become a game state. In this embodiment, the replay high probability state B (RT4 mode) has substantially the same internal lottery data as the replay high probability state A (RT3 mode) (see FIG. 6; The lottery value is slightly different).

  The re-gaming high probability state B (RT4 mode) is shifted to when the specified number of games (1000 games in this embodiment) are consumed in the normal gaming state (RT0 mode). In the replay high probability state B (RT4 mode), when a special combination BB or RB is won internally, the special combination internal winning state (RT2 mode) is entered.

  Unlike the replay high probability state A (RT3 mode), the replay high probability state B (RT4 mode) is a replay high probability state in which the number of continuous games is infinite. Therefore, in this embodiment, the re-gaming high probability state B (RT4 mode) is a gaming state that is more advantageous than the re-gaming high probability state A (RT3 mode).

  As described above, the replay high probability state of the present embodiment includes two game states having different game periods (number of continuous games) and different advantages. The replay high probability state of the present embodiment is a gaming state in which the total number of medals that can be acquired during a game when the player plays a game for a predetermined period is greater than the total number of medals inserted during the game. .

<Special role internal winning state (RT2 mode)>
This special combination internal winning state (RT2 mode) refers to a gaming state in which a symbol combination corresponding to the internally won BB or RB can be displayed on the active line. This special role internal winning state (RT2 mode) is the special game BB or the replay high probability state A (RT3 mode) or the replay high probability state B (RT4 mode). Shifts when RB is won internally. Further, when the symbol combination corresponding to the internally won BB or RB is displayed on the valid active line, the process is terminated, and the state shifts to the special game state (RT1 mode).

<Special gaming state (RT1 mode)>
The content of the special gaming state (RT1 mode) is not particularly limited, but it is the gaming state that has the greatest profit for the player, and the total number of medals acquired during the game exceeds the total number of medals inserted during the game. Refers to the game state.

  The special game state (RT1 mode) shifts to the case where the symbol combination corresponding to the BB or RB won in the special combination internal winning state (RT2 mode) is displayed on an effective winning line. Further, in the bonus game, medals exceeding a predetermined number (456 in the case of the BB game and 320 in the case of the RB game) are paid out during the game. ) And transition to the normal gaming state (RT0 mode).

<Game state of the first sub-control unit>
The gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 can be broadly divided into a normal mode and an AT mode. Here, the AT mode is a gaming state in which operation information (stop operation order, internal winning combination) that is advantageous to the player when the internal winning is performed for the push order or the small roles 1 and 2 is normally performed. The mode is a normal state in which no advantageous operation information is notified even if the winning combination and the small combinations 1 and 2 are internally won. That is, the period in which the AT mode is set is a period in which information related to the stop operation sequence of the stop switch is scheduled to be reported in a predetermined manner. Examples of the predetermined mode include an image display mode based on image display, an audio output mode based on audio output, a lamp light emission mode based on lamp emission, and the like. Either of these may be performed alone, or a plurality of these may be performed. On the other hand, the period not in the AT mode is a period in which information related to the stop operation sequence of the stop switch is not scheduled to be reported in a predetermined manner.

  More specifically, in the AT mode, the effect image display device 157 is used to notify the stop operation procedure, that is, the stop operation order and the stop operation timing in the case where the winning combination or the small roles 1 and 2 are internally won. Since the operation procedure notification effect for notifying (internal suggestion of the winning combination) is performed, the player can win a predetermined small role or have an advantageous gaming state by following the instruction of the operation procedure notification Or the benefits are granted. Specifically, when any of the condition devices 4 to 9 is activated, the stop operation order for winning the replay 2 is notified, and when any of the condition devices 12 to 14 is activated, The stop operation order for winning the bell is notified, and when either of the condition devices 10 or 11 is activated, the winning combination is notified. Thus, since the AT mode is a state in which a large profit is given to the player, the player is expected to follow the instruction of the operation procedure notification effect. Since the AT mode is a state where a privilege is granted, it is also referred to as a state where a privilege setting is performed (a state where there is a privilege setting).

  In the present embodiment, the state in which the gaming state of the main control unit 300 is the high probability re-gaming state (RT3, 4) and the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 is the AT mode is referred to as an ART state.

  On the other hand, in the normal mode, the operation procedure notification effect is not executed unless a special condition is satisfied. Here, establishment of a special condition means that any of the condition devices 6 to 9 is activated (a recommended first stop operation (a stop operation in which the left reel 110 is the first stop reel in the present embodiment)). This means a case where there is a possibility that the replay 2 is still won as a result of the first stop operation. In such a case, for the stop operation after the second stop operation, an operation procedure notification effect for notifying the stop operation order for avoiding winning of the replay 2 is executed. The gameability of the present embodiment promotes the replay 2 win in the AT mode, but does not promote the replay 2 win from the viewpoint of fairness among the players in the normal mode. is there. Hereinafter, the operation procedure notification effect for promoting the replay 2 winning in the AT mode is also referred to as replay 2 winning promotion notification, and the operation procedure notification effect for avoiding the replay 2 winning in the normal mode is also referred to as replay 2 winning avoidance notification.

  In the present embodiment, when the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 is in the normal mode, the condition device 10 (small role 1) operates in the normal gaming state (RT0 mode), and the bonus lottery is won. The privilege setting is performed, and the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 shifts from the normal mode to the AT mode. In addition, when the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 is in the AT mode and the gaming state of the main control unit 300 is shifted to the normal gaming state (RT0 mode), the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 Shift from the AT mode to the normal mode.

<Main control unit main processing>
Next, the main process of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit 300.

  Basic control of the game is performed mainly by the CPU 304 of the main controller 300, and the CPU 304 repeatedly executes the main process of the main controller shown in FIG.

  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 S102, 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, preparation is made for transmitting a medal insertion command indicating that a medal has been inserted to the first sub-control unit 400. 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.

  In step S103, the number of inserted medals is determined and an effective winning line is determined.

  In step S104, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 316 is acquired.

  In step S105, 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 number value acquired in step S104. As a result of the internal lottery, when any winning combination (including an operating combination) is won internally, the condition device (flag) of the internal winning combination is activated (the winning combination flag is turned ON). Also, in this step S105, preparation is made for transmitting an internal lottery command indicating the result of the winning combination internal lottery to the first sub-control unit 400. For example, when a watermelon is won internally, the internal lottery command indicating that the watermelon has been internally won is prepared for transmission to the first sub-control unit 400. In the case of (winning), preparation for transmitting an internal lottery command indicating a loss to the first sub-control unit 400 is made.

  In step S106, reel stop data is selected based on the internal lottery result.

  In step S107, the rotation of all reels 110 to 112 is started. Also, in this step S107, preparations are made to transmit a spinning cylinder rotation start command indicating that all reels 110 to 112 have started to rotate to the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S108, the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be received. When any one of the stop buttons is pressed, the reel stop control in which one of the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the pressed stop button is selected in step S106. Stop based on data. In step S108, when the first stop operation is received, the first stop operation command is received. When the second stop operation is received, the second stop operation command is received. When the third stop operation is received, the third stop operation is executed. Each command is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that the first to third stop operation commands include information on the rotation number (indicating one of the left reel 110, the middle reel 111, or the right reel 112) and the stop symbol position (upper reference) where the stop operation has been performed. . When all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S109.

  In step S109, a winning determination (display determination) is performed. Here, when a symbol combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line 114, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For example, if “bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” are arranged on the activated winning line, it is determined that the bell is won. Also, in this step S109, preparation is made for transmitting a winning determination command indicating the result of the winning determination to the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S110, a medal payout process is performed. In this medal payout process, if a winning combination with a payout is won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out.

  In step S111, a game state control process (details will be described later) is performed. In this game state control process, control for shifting the game state is performed. For example, in the case of BB winning, preparation is made so that the BB game can be started from the next time. Further, in this step S111, preparation is made for transmitting a gaming state command indicating the gaming state to the first sub-control unit 400.

  Thus, one game is completed. Thereafter, returning to step S102 and repeating the above-described processing, the game proceeds. The various commands prepared in the above steps are transmitted in a command setting transmission process (step S206 in FIG. 9) of the main control unit timer interrupt process described later.

<Main control unit timer interrupt processing>
Next, the timer interrupt process 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 1.5 ms), and the main control unit timer is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. Interrupt processing 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 S202, 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 in about 1.5 ms which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S203, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port status update process, the detection signals of the sensor circuits 320 of the various sensors 318 are input via the input ports of the I / O 310 to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signals, and each of the various sensors 318 is partitioned in the RAM 308. Store in the provided signal state storage area.

  In step S204, various game processes are performed. Specifically, an interrupt status is acquired (various interrupt statuses are acquired based on signals from various sensors 318), and processing according to this status is performed (for example, the interrupt statuses of the acquired stop buttons 137 to 139). Based on the stop button reception process).

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

  In step S206, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that the output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits in the present embodiment, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 11 -14 is a command type (for example, basic command, start lever reception command, production command accompanying production lottery processing, rotation start command accompanying the start of rotation of the reels 110 to 112, stop accompanying acceptance of operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 A button reception command, a stop position information command accompanying a stop process of the reels 110 to 112, a payout number command and a payout end command accompanying a medal payout process, a command indicating a game state, etc.), bits 0 to 10 are command data (command type Corresponding predetermined information).

  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 S207, 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. For example, in the present embodiment, as will be described later, when the game state of the main control unit 300 is a normal game state (RT0 mode) and the replay 2 is won, the game state of the main control unit 300 is set to the re-game height. Since the transition is made to the probability state A (RT3 mode), a gaming state signal indicating that the gaming state has changed from RT0 to RT3 is output.

  In step S208, 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 S203 are read, and the presence / absence of errors relating to medal insertion abnormality and medal payout abnormality is monitored. (Not shown) Error processing is executed. Further, according to the current gaming state, the medal selector 170 (medal blocker in which the solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates), various lamps 338, and various 7-segment (SEG) indicators are set.

  In step S209, it is monitored whether or not 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 S220, and when the low voltage signal is off (power supply shutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S210.

  In step S210, 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 S220, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 as return data, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. After that, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

<Game state control processing>
Next, the gaming state control process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the gaming state control process in step S111 of FIG.

  In step S301, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the RT0 mode. If the current gaming state is the RT0 mode, the process proceeds to step S302, and if not, the process proceeds to step S307.

  In step S302, it is determined whether or not the replay 2 is won. If the game 2 is won, the process proceeds to step S303, and if not, the process proceeds to step S304.

  In step S303, since the game 2 is won in the RT0 mode, the gaming state is set to the RT3 mode, and then the process proceeds to step S311. In step S303, a game number counter for counting the number of games in the RT3 mode is initialized (0 cleared).

  In step S304, the number of games (number of continuous games) in the RT0 mode is counted. Specifically, the value of the game number counter for counting the number of games in the RT0 mode is incremented.

  In step S305, it is determined whether or not the number of games in the RT0 mode is 1000 games. If the number of games in the RT0 mode is 1000 games, the process proceeds to step S306, and if not, the process proceeds to step S311.

  In step S306, since 1000 games have been consumed in the RT0 mode, the gaming state is set to the RT4 mode, and then the process proceeds to step S311.

  In step S307, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the RT3 mode. If the current gaming state is the RT3 mode, the process proceeds to step S308; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S311.

  In step S308, the number of games in RT3 mode (number of continuous games) is counted. Specifically, the value of the game number counter for counting the number of games in the RT3 mode is incremented.

  In step S309, it is determined whether or not the number of games in the RT3 mode is 50 games. If the number of games in the RT3 mode is 50 games, the process proceeds to step S310, and if not, the process proceeds to step S311.

  In step S310, since 50 games have been consumed in the RT3 mode, the gaming state is set to the RT0 mode, and then the process proceeds to step S311. In step S310, a game number counter for counting the number of games in the RT0 mode is initialized (0 cleared).

  In step S311, it is determined whether or not BB or RB, which is a special role, is internally won. If the special winning combination BB or RB has been won internally, the process proceeds to step S312; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S313.

  In step S312, since BB or RB, which is a special role, is internally won, the gaming state is set to the RT2 mode, and then the process proceeds to step S319.

  In step S313, it is determined whether or not a special combination BB or RB has been won. If a special combination BB or RB is won, the process proceeds to step S314. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S315.

  In step S314, since a special combination BB or RB is won, the gaming state is set to the RT1 mode, and then the process proceeds to step S319. In step S314, the payout number counter for counting the number of medal payouts in the RT1 mode is initialized (0 cleared).

  In step S315, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the RT1 mode. If the current gaming state is the RT1 mode, the process proceeds to step S316; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S319.

  In step S316, the number of medals paid out in the RT1 mode is counted. Specifically, the payout number paid out in the game is added to the payout number counter for counting the number of medals paid out in the RT1 mode.

  In step S317, it is determined whether or not the number of medals paid out in the RT1 mode has exceeded a prescribed number (456 in the case of a BB game, 320 in the case of an RB game). If the number of medals paid out in the RT1 mode exceeds the prescribed number, the process proceeds to step S318, and if not, the process proceeds to step S319.

  In step S318, since medals exceeding the prescribed number are paid out in the RT1 mode, the gaming state is set to the RT0 mode. In step S318, a game number counter for counting the number of games in the RT0 mode is initialized (0 cleared).

  In step S319, preparation for transmitting a gaming state command indicating the gaming state to the first sub-control unit 400 is made.

  In step S320, preparation for transmitting the value of the game number counter (RT0 mode, RT3 mode) is made.

  In step S321, a signal output process (details will be described later) accompanying the transition of the gaming state is performed.

  In step S322, other gaming state control processing is performed.

<Signal output processing>
The signal output process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of signal output processing in step S321 of FIG.

  In step S351, it is determined whether or not the game 2 has been won in the game. If the game 2 is won, the process proceeds to step S352, and if not, the process proceeds to step S353.

  In step S352, the game 2 is won in the RT0 mode, and the gaming state shifts to the RT3 mode. Therefore, preparation is made to output a state change signal indicating that the gaming state shifts to the RT3 mode. After the process of step S352 is completed, the process proceeds to step S353.

  In step S353, preparations for outputting other signals are made.

  Note that the various signals prepared in step S352 and step S353 are transmitted in the external signal setting process (step S207 in FIG. 9) of the main control unit timer interrupt process described above.

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
The process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 5B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 5C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400.

  When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S401. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed.

  In step S402, 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 S403.

  In step S403, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step S404, command processing is performed. In the command processing, it is determined whether a command is received from the main control unit 300 (whether there is an unprocessed command in the command storage area of the RAM 408).

  In step S405, effect control processing (described later in detail) is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S404, processing such as reading the effect data corresponding to this command from the ROM 406 is performed, and when it is necessary to update the effect data, the effect data is updated.

  In step S406, if there is a command to the sound source IC 418 in the effect data read in step S405, this command is output to the sound source IC 418.

  In step S407, if there is a command to the various lamps 420 in the effect data read in step S405, this command is output to the drive circuit 422.

  In step S408, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S405, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S402. As a result, the set control command is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S501 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). Execute in the cycle.

  In step S601, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S402 in the first sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. Therefore, in step S402, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S602, an effect random number update process is performed.

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

  First, the main process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the power is turned on, first, initialization processing is executed in S701. In this initialization process, input / output port initialization, storage area initialization in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step S702, 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 S703.

  In step S703, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step S704, command processing is performed. The CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S705, an effect control process is performed. For example, if there is a new command in step S704, the effect data corresponding to this command is read from the ROM 506, and if the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated.

  In step S706, if there is a shutter control command in the effect data read in step S705, shutter control corresponding to this command is performed.

  In step S707, if there is an image control command in the effect data read in step S705, image control corresponding to this command is performed (details will be described later), and the process returns to step S702.

  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 S801 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 a timer interrupt process is performed in response to this timer interrupt. Execute in the cycle.

  In step S901, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S702 in the second sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. Therefore, in step S702, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S902, various update processing for updating the random number for performance and the like are performed.

  Next, the image control processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4D is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of image control processing in step S707 in FIG.

  In step S1001, 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 S1002, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal from VDP 534 is input. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S1003. Otherwise, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it.

  In step S1003, 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 S1001, 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 (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 534. The VDP 534 performs parameter setting in accordance with the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step S1004, 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 S1005, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 534 is input based on the end of image drawing. If the generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S1006. If not, the generation end interrupt signal is determined. Wait for input.

  In step S1006, 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.

<Director overview>
Next, the effect of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15A is a diagram illustrating a stop button recommendation operation according to the present embodiment and a stop operation sequence for replay 2 to win when the condition device 9 is activated.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, when the first sub control unit 400 is in the normal mode (when not in the AT mode), a stop operation using the left reel 110 as the first stop reel is recommended. When the condition device 9 is activated in the winning combination internal lottery process, a stop operation is performed in which the first stop reel is the right reel 112, the second stop reel is the middle reel 111, and the third stop reel 110 is the left reel 110. If it does, it will come to win the replay 2 (see FIG. 6).

  Therefore, when the first sub-control unit 400 is in the AT mode and the condition device 9 is activated in the state where the privilege setting is performed, the stop operation sequence for winning the replay 2 before the first stop operation. (Specifically, a stop operation sequence in which the first stop reel is the right reel 112, the second stop reel is the middle reel 111, and the third stop reel 110 is the left reel 110). Winning promotion notification) is performed (step S1). As a result, when the player performs a stop operation according to the notification content, the player re-games 2 and outputs a state change signal indicating a game state transition to RT3 (step S2).

  On the other hand, in the state where the first sub-control unit 400 is in the normal mode and the privilege setting is not performed, even if the condition device 9 is activated, the operation procedure notification effect related to the stop operation procedure is performed before the first stop operation. It is not executed (step S3).

  In a state where there is no such notification, when the player performs the first stop operation and performs the stop operation with the first stop reel as the left reel 110 or the middle reel 111 (step S4), before the second stop operation In addition, the operation procedure notification effect (replay 2 winning avoidance notification) related to the stop operation procedure is not executed for the stop operation after the second stop operation (step S5). This is because there is no possibility of winning the replay 2 depending on the result of the first stop operation. That is, in this case, even if the player performs the second stop operation and the third stop operation, the player will not win the re-game 2 (step S8).

  On the other hand, when a stop operation is performed with the first stop reel as the right reel 112 without such notification (step S6), the winning of replay 2 is avoided before the second stop operation. Operation procedure notification effect (a replay 2 winning avoidance notification) for notifying the stop operation sequence (specifically, the stop operation sequence in which the second stop reel is the left reel 110 and the third stop reel is the middle reel 111) (Step S7). That is, even when the first sub-control unit 400 is not in the AT mode and the privilege setting is not performed, the stop operation for the stop operation after the second stop operation is performed in order to avoid winning in the replay 2. Announce the order. As a result, when the player performs a stop operation according to the notification content, winning in the re-game 2 is avoided, and output of a state change signal indicating a game state transition to RT 3 is also avoided (step S8). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, the replay 2 winning promotion notification notification mode (see step S1) and the replay 2 winning avoidance notification notification mode (see step S7) are the same.

  In the present embodiment, in the state where the privilege setting is performed (AT mode), when the internal winning is performed in the push order replay, the notification for the replay 2 winning is performed before the first stop operation. When the setting is made (AT mode), the internal winning for the push order replay is the case where the replay 2 is scheduled to be displayed, and the push order in the state where the privilege setting is not made (normal mode) In case of internal winning for replay, there will be no notification for replay 2 winning before the first stop operation, so in the case where bonus setting is not performed (normal mode) It is also said that there is no plan to display the replay 2.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the slot machine 100 is scheduled to display the replay 2, the replay 2 winning promotion notification for allowing the replay 2 to win is performed before the first stop operation. If the machine 100 does not plan to display the replay 2 and there is a possibility of winning the replay 2 as a result of the first stop operation, the replay is performed with respect to the stop operation after the second stop operation. Replay 2 winning avoidance notification for avoiding winning 2 is performed. Accordingly, when the slot machine 100 does not plan to display the replay 2, the possibility of winning the replay 2 can be reduced as much as possible. Therefore, the slot machine 100 can perform an operation advantageous to the player (predetermined to the player). In a game that is not intended to perform an operation that brings about the benefit of the player, fairness among players can be maintained.

  Conventionally, in a game where there is no intention to perform an advantageous operation for the player, the player operates the stop button in a favorite stop operation order. In some cases, the game results may not be fair. However, in the present embodiment, even in a game that is not intended to cause the player to perform an advantageous operation, the notification of avoiding the winning of the re-game 2 is performed in consideration of the content of the first stop operation. Can maintain fairness.

  In FIG. 15, the case where the condition device 9 is activated has been described as an example, but any one of the condition devices 6 to 8 where the replay 2 wins when the first stop reel is other than the left reel 110. This is the same even when is activated. That is, when the slot machine 100 has no plan to display the replay 2, any of the condition devices 6 to 8 is activated by the winning combination internal lottery process, and as a result of the first stop operation, When there is a possibility of winning, a replay 2 winning avoidance notification for avoiding winning of the replay 2 is performed regarding the stop operation after the second stop operation.

  The effect control process will be described below based on the effect outline of the present embodiment described above.

<Production control processing>
Next, the effect control process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the effect control process in step S405 of FIG.

  In step S1101, it is determined whether an internal lottery command as an unprocessed command is stored. If an internal lottery command as an unprocessed command is stored, the process proceeds to step S1102, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1103.

  In step S1102, internal lottery command reception processing (details will be described later) is executed.

  In step S1103, it is determined whether or not the first stop operation command as an unprocessed command is stored. If the first stop operation command as an unprocessed command is stored, the process proceeds to step S1104, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1105.

  In step S1104, first stop operation command reception processing (details will be described later) is executed.

  In step S1105, it is determined whether a gaming state command as an unprocessed command is stored. If a game state command as an unprocessed command is stored, the process proceeds to step S1106, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1107.

  In step S1106, game state command reception processing (details will be described later) is executed.

  In step S1107, other effect control processing is performed. For example, when a special role is won, an effect is set to congratulate the bonus prize.

<Internal lottery command reception process>
Next, the internal lottery command reception process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the internal lottery command reception process in step S1102 of FIG.

  In step S1201, it is determined whether there is a privilege setting. If there is a privilege, that is, if the first sub control unit 400 is in the AT mode, the process proceeds to step S1202, and if there is no specific setting, that is, if the first sub control unit 400 is in the normal mode, step S1208 is performed. Proceed to

  In step S1202, it is determined based on the internal lottery command whether any of the condition devices 4 to 9 has been activated. If any of the condition devices 4 to 9 is activated, that is, if the internal winning is performed in the push order replay, the process proceeds to step S1203. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1204.

  In step S1203, in the game (AT mode) in which the privilege is set, since the internal winning is performed in the push order replay, the operation procedure notification effect (replay 2) indicating the stop operation sequence for stopping and displaying the replay 2 on the active line. (Winning promotion notification) is set. For example, when the condition device 4 is established, the operation procedure notification effect (replay 2 winning promotion is promoted with the first stop reel as the left reel 110, the second stop reel as the middle reel 111, and the third stop reel as the right reel 112. Notification) is set.

  In step S1204, based on the internal lottery command, it is determined whether any of the condition devices 12 to 14 is activated. If any of the condition devices 12 to 14 is activated, that is, if the push order bell is internally won, the process proceeds to step S1205; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1206.

  In step S1205, in the game in which the privilege is set (AT mode), since the winning bell is internally won, the operation procedure notification effect indicating the stop operation order for stopping and displaying the bell on the active line is set. For example, when the condition device 12 is activated, an operation procedure notification effect is set in which the first stop reel is the left reel 110, the second stop reel is the middle reel 111, and the third stop reel is the right reel 112.

  In step S1206, based on the internal lottery command, it is determined whether any of the condition devices 11 to 12 has been activated. If any of the condition devices 11 to 12 is activated, that is, if the cherry or watermelon is won internally, the process proceeds to step S1207. Otherwise, the internal lottery command reception process is terminated.

  In step S1207, in the game (AT mode) in which the privilege is set, since the small winning combination 1 (cherry) or the small winning combination 2 (watermelon) is internally won, setting of the operation procedure notification effect indicating the winning combination internally is set. I do. For example, when the small winning combination 1 (cherry) is won internally, an operation procedure notification effect for notifying the cherry symbol is set.

  In step S1208, it is determined based on the internal lottery command whether or not the condition device 10 has been activated. If the condition device 10 is activated, that is, if the cherry is won internally, the process proceeds to step S1209. Otherwise, the internal lottery command reception process is terminated.

  In step S1209, based on the gaming state command, it is determined whether or not the gaming state of the main control unit 300 is in the RT0 mode (normal gaming state). If the gaming state of the main control unit 300 is in the RT0 mode, the process proceeds to step S1210. Otherwise, the internal lottery command reception process is terminated.

  In step S1210, a privilege lottery is performed in which whether or not a privilege is set is determined by lottery. In this embodiment, privilege lottery data that is won with a probability of 1/3 is used.

  In step S1211, it is determined whether or not a bonus lottery has been won. If the bonus lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S1212. If the bonus lottery is not won, the internal lottery command reception process is terminated.

  In step S1212, privilege setting is performed. In other words, in the present embodiment, in the RT0 mode (normal game state), when a small role 1 (cherry) is internally won and a privilege lottery is won, a privilege is set thereafter. That is, the first sub control unit 400 shifts to the AT mode.

  In the present embodiment, when any of the condition devices 4 to 14 is established in the game with the privilege setting (AT mode), the player is notified when the internal lottery command is received (before the first stop operation). An operation procedure notification effect for performing an advantageous operation is executed.

  In this embodiment, in the game with the privilege setting (AT mode), any of the condition devices 4 to 14 is operated, the operation procedure notification effect is executed, and the player does not perform the stop operation according to the notification. However, no penalty is set, but a penalty may be set separately. The penalty is a penalty that is disadvantageous to the player. For example, there is a penalty that prevents the privilege lottery in step S1210 from being performed a predetermined number of times (for example, once). In addition, it is good also as a penalty which makes the probability of winning a privilege low by making 1/3 the winning probability 1/3 in the privilege lottery of step S1210. Further, for example, even if any of the condition devices 4 to 14 is activated in the winning combination internal lottery process, the operation procedure notification effect may not be executed for a predetermined number of games (penalty period).

<Processing upon receipt of first stop operation command>
Next, the first stop operation command reception process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the process at the time of receiving the first stop operation command in step S1104 of FIG.

  In step S1301, it is determined whether there is a privilege setting. When there is a privilege setting, that is, when the first sub control unit 400 is in the AT mode, the first stop operation command reception process is terminated, and there is no privilege setting, that is, the first sub control unit 400 is in the normal mode. In the case, the process proceeds to step S1302.

  In step S1302, one of the condition devices 6 to 9 is activated based on the internal lottery command, that is, “replay 1, 2, 3, 6”, “replay 1, 2, 4, 5”, “replay”. If any of the “games 1, 2, 4, 6” or “re-games 1, 2, 5, 6” is won internally, the process proceeds to step S1303. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1305.

  In step S1302, it is determined whether there is a privilege setting. When there is a privilege setting, the first stop operation command reception process is terminated, and when there is no privilege setting, the process proceeds to step S1303.

  In step S1303, based on the first stop operation command, it is determined from the contents of the first stop operation whether there is a possibility of replay 2 winning. For example, if the condition device 9 is established and the first stop reel is the right reel 112, it is determined that there is a possibility of replay 2 winning, the condition device 9 is established and the first stop reel is established. If the reel is the middle reel 111, it is determined that there is no possibility of replay 2 winning. If the stop operation order of the first stop operation is a stop operation order with the possibility of winning a second game, the process proceeds to step S1304. Otherwise, the first stop operation command reception process is ended.

  In step S1304, an operation procedure notification effect (replay 2 winning avoidance notification) indicating a stop operation order in which replay 2 is not displayed on the active line is set. For example, when the condition device 9 is activated by the winning combination internal lottery process and the first stop reel is the right reel 112 in a game with no privilege setting (normal mode), the second stop reel is the left reel 110, the first reel An operation procedure notification effect (replay 2 winning avoidance notification) in which the 3 stop reel is the middle reel 111 is set.

  In step S1305, based on the first stop operation command, it is determined whether or not the first stop reel targeted for the first stop operation is the middle reel 111. If the first stop reel is the middle reel 111, the process proceeds to step S1307; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1306.

  In step S1306, based on the first stop operation command, it is determined whether or not the first stop reel targeted for the first stop operation is the right reel 112. If the first stop reel is the right reel 112, the process proceeds to step S1307; otherwise, the first stop operation command reception process is terminated.

  In step S1307, in a game with no privilege setting (normal mode) and a game in which none of the condition devices 6 to 9 is activated by the winning combination internal lottery process, the first stop reel is the middle reel 111 or the right reel 112. Since the stop operation was performed, that is, the recommended first stop operation was not performed, the warning notification is set. Examples of the warning notification include notification by image display by image display, notification by voice output, and lamp emission notification by lamp emission. As notification by image display, there is notification that a message image indicating that the first stop operation which is not recommended is performed is output to the effect image display device 157. As a notification by voice output, there is a notification that outputs a warning sound “Boobu”. As lamp emission notification by lamp emission, there is notification that the side lamp 144 is fully lit. The notification which performs any of these may be sufficient, and it is good also as an information mode which performs a plurality.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, there is a possibility of winning the replay 2 when there is no privilege setting (the first sub-control unit 400 is in the normal mode) and the other reels than the left reel 110 are the first stop reels. In the case of internal winning for a certain push order replay, if there is still a possibility of winning in replay 2 as a result of the first stop operation, the replay is performed when the first stop operation command is received (before the second stop operation). An operation procedure notification effect (replay 2 winning avoidance notification) for avoiding winning of the game 2 is executed.

  Further, in the case where there is no privilege setting (the first sub-control unit 400 is in the normal mode) and the game is not internally won in the push order replay that is the target of the replay 2 winning avoidance notification, the recommended first stop operation is recommended. In a case where the stop operation (specifically, the stop operation with the first stop reel as the left reel 110) is not performed, a warning notification is given when the first stop operation command is received, and the recommended first stop operation is performed. Let the player recognize that there was no.

  That is, in this embodiment, the replay 2 winning avoidance notification and the warning notification are not executed simultaneously. This is because if the replay 2 winning avoidance notification and the warning notification are executed simultaneously, the player may be erroneously recognized that the notification content of the replay 2 winning avoidance notification is not good.

  In the present embodiment, when the re-game 2 winning avoidance notification is executed (step S1304), no particular penalty is set even if the player does not perform a stop operation according to the notification. Alternatively, a penalty may be set. Further, when warning notification is executed (step S1307), no penalty is set, but a penalty may be set separately.

<Processing at the time of game state command reception>
Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the processing at the game state command reception time will be described in detail. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of processing at the time of game state command reception in step S1106 of FIG.

  In step S1401, based on the gaming state command, it is determined whether or not the gaming state of the main control unit 300 is the RT0 mode (normal gaming state). If it is in the RT0 mode, the process proceeds to step S1402, and if not, the game state command reception process is terminated.

  In step S1402, it is determined whether or not the gaming state of the main control unit 300 has been changed in the game. If the game state of the main control unit 300 is changed in the game, the process proceeds to step S1403. Otherwise, the game state command reception process is terminated.

  In step S1403, it is determined whether there is a privilege setting. If there is a privilege setting, that is, if the first sub-control unit 400 is in the AT mode, the process proceeds to step S1404, and if there is no privilege setting, that is, if the first sub-control unit 400 is in the normal mode, the gaming state command End reception processing.

  In step S1404, the privilege setting is cleared. That is, when the game state of the main control unit 300 shifts to RT0 (normal game state) in the game with the privilege setting, the privilege setting is cleared.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first sub-control unit 400 is in a privileged state, that is, in the AT mode, and the gaming state of the main control unit 300 shifts to the normal gaming state (RT0 mode), the first sub-control unit 400 The control unit 400 shifts to a state without a privilege, that is, a normal mode.

<Modification 1>
FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an outline of effects of the first modification. Specifically, FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a flow of effects when the first sub-control unit 400 is in the normal mode and the condition device 9 is activated in the winning combination internal lottery process.

  In the above embodiment, if the slot machine 100 does not plan to display the replay 2 and the first stop operation results in the possibility of winning the replay 2 before the second stop operation, In addition, although the operation procedure notification effect (replay 2 winning avoidance notification) for avoiding the replay 2 winning is performed, in the modified example 1, in addition to this, the second stop operation is performed according to the content of the replay 2 winning avoidance notification. When the recommended first stop operation is not performed, the recommended second stop operation is notified, and the recommended second stop operation is notified after the recommended second stop operation is notified. When the stop operation is not performed, a warning notification is performed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 20, in the state where the first sub-control unit 400 is in the normal mode and the privilege setting is not performed, the operation procedure is performed before the first stop operation even if the condition device 9 is activated. The notification effect is not executed (step S11). Next, when the player performs a first stop operation using the first stop reel as the right reel 112 (step S12), the second stop reel is moved to the left before the second stop operation in order to avoid the re-game 2 winning. An operation procedure notification effect (replay 2 winning avoidance notification) is executed with the reel 110 and the third stop reel as the middle reel 111 (step S13).

  However, unlike the notification content, when the player performs a second stop operation using the second stop reel as the middle reel 111 (step S14), the slot machine 100 outputs a warning sound and displays an effect image. A warning is displayed on the screen of the device 157 (for example, a message such as “Please operate as instructed” is displayed) (step S15). In this case, as a result, the replay 2 is won.

  Here, the warning sound output in step S15 is preferably the same sound as the warning sound set in step S1307 of FIG. This is because the player can recognize that there has been a stop operation error by listening to the same warning sound.

  As described above, according to the present modification, when the second stop operation is not performed according to the content of the replay 2 winning avoidance notification, the warning is performed, so that the player will stop following the replay 2 winning avoidance notification from the next time. The operation starts.

<Modification 2>
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an outline of the effects of the second modification. Specifically, FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating the flow of effects when the first sub-control unit 400 is in the normal mode and the condition device 9 is activated in the winning combination internal lottery process.

  In the modified example 2, even if the second stop operation is performed according to the operation procedure notification effect (replay 2 winning avoidance notification), it is notified that there is no privilege after the third stop operation ends. Generally, when a stop operation is performed in accordance with the content of the notification indicating the stop operation order, the player thinks that there is a privilege to which some profit is given, so clearly indicate that there is no privilege In this way, the player is not expected to have strange expectations.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 21, in the state where the first sub-control unit 400 is in the normal mode and the privilege setting is not performed, the condition device 9 operates, and the player sets the first stop reel to the right reel 112. When the first stop operation is performed, in order to avoid replay 2 winning, an operation procedure notification is made with the second stop reel as the left reel 110 and the third stop reel as the middle reel 111 before the second stop operation. Production (replay 2 winning avoidance notification) is executed (step S21).

  Next, in accordance with this notification content, a second stop operation is performed with the second stop reel as the left reel 110 (step S22), and a third stop operation is performed with the third stop reel as the middle reel 111 (step S23). After the third stop operation, the slot machine 100 performs a stop operation recommended after the next game on the screen of the effect image display device 147 and displays that there is no privilege (for example, “ After the next game, please stop the left reel first ", and display words such as" No special benefits "(step S24).

  As described above, according to the present modification, when the second stop operation is performed according to the content of the re-game 2 winning avoidance notification, it is notified that there is no privilege after the third stop operation, so that the player's expectation is improved. Can be prevented.

<Modification 3>
FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an outline of the effects of the third modification. Specifically, FIG. 22 shows the first stop when the first sub-control unit 400 is in the normal mode and the condition device 9 is activated in the winning combination internal lottery process, and the first stop reel is the right reel 112. The example of an image at the time of operating is shown.

  In FIG. 22A, before the second stop operation, a warning notification indicating that the first stop operation was not a recommended operation is performed on the same screen (for example, “Do not stop the right reel first. ”Please display” message) and a replay 2 winning avoidance notification that avoids replay 2 winning in the second stop operation (for example, “Please stop the left reel next” message and the operation target An example of an image when a stop button image is displayed) is shown.

  In the above embodiment, when the slot machine 100 does not plan to display the replay 2, the second stop operation is performed when the recommended first stop operation is not performed and there is a possibility that the replay 2 may be won. In the third modification, in addition to this operation procedure notification effect (replay 2 winning avoidance notification), a replay 2 winning avoidance notification (replay 2 winning avoidance notification) was executed. The warning notification for the first stop operation is also simultaneously performed on the same screen.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 22 (a), the operation procedure notification effect (replay 2 winning avoidance notification) and warning notification notification mode for avoiding the replay 2 winning are displayed at the same time, as shown in FIG. 22 (b). A notification mode in which both are alternately displayed at a predetermined period as shown in FIG.

  As described above, according to the present modification, the notification for the first stop operation and the notification for the second stop operation are clarified, and the re-game 2 winning avoidance notification and the warning notification are simultaneously performed, so the player is confused by two instructions. You can grasp the contents without doing.

<Modification 4>
FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an outline of the effect of the fourth modification. Specifically, FIG. 23 shows the notification mode of the operation procedure notification effect (bell winning promotion notification) when the first sub-control unit 400 is in the AT mode, and the internal in the push order replay. It shows that the notification mode of the operation procedure notification effect (replay 2 winning promotion notification) in the case of winning is different. Here, FIG. 23 (a) is a notification mode in the case of internal winning in the push order bell, and FIG. 23 (a) is a notification mode in the case of internal winning in the push order replay.

  In this modification, the size of the character indicating the stop operation order, the shape of the object indicating the stop operation order, the color, and the like are changed to make the two different. That is, as shown in FIG. 23, in the push order replay, the character size indicating the stop operation order is made larger than in the push order bell, and the shape of the object indicating the stop operation order is not a circle but a square. It is said. Further, in the case of the push order replay, it is preferable to display an image of a color that does not recognize the symbol of the small role (light blue, yellow, green, red, etc. that are aware of the symbol of the small role are not preferable. For example, black) ).

  As described above, according to the present modification, the notification mode of the operation procedure notification effect when the internal win is won for the push order bell and the notification mode of the operation procedure notification effect when the internal win is selected for the push order replay are different. The player can clearly recognize the case of internal winning in the push order replay.

<Modification 5>
FIG. 24 is a timing chart showing an outline of effects of the fifth modification. Specifically, FIG. 24 shows a case where the first sub-control unit 400 is in the normal mode and the condition device 9 is activated in the winning combination internal lottery process, and the first stop operation with the first stop reel as the right reel 112 is shown. In addition, the timing chart is shown when the second stop operation is not performed according to the operation procedure notification effect (replay 2 winning avoidance notification).

  In the modified example 5, both the re-game 2 winning avoidance notification and the warning notification are performed at the time of the second stop operation. However, since the execution timing is shifted, the player can recognize both effects without confusion. It has become.

  Specifically, when the first sub-control unit 400 is in the normal mode, when the condition device 9 is activated in the winning combination internal lottery process and the stop operation is performed with the first stop reel as the right reel 112, the first sub-control is performed. First, when receiving the first stop operation command, the unit 400 outputs a warning sound 1 indicating that the first stop operation is not a recommended stop operation for a predetermined period (0.1 second) as a warning notification. In the present modification, the period from the stop operation until 0.2 seconds elapses is a stop operation invalid period during which the next stop operation cannot be performed. Is output during this stop operation invalid period.

  Next, since the second sub-control unit 500 receives the first stop operation command after the output of the warning sound 1, the operation procedure notification effect for avoiding the replay 2 winning at this reception timing (replay 2 winning) Avoidance notification), that is, a notification image indicating a stop operation order in which the second stop reel is the left reel 110 and the third stop reel is the middle reel 112 is output on the effect image display device 157.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, a predetermined condition is established depending on the content of the first stop operation (the first stop operation is not a recommended operation, and there is still a possibility of replay 2 winning). In the case where both are executed together, first, the warning sound 1 is output, and then, after the output of the warning sound 1 is finished, the operation procedure notification effect (replay 2 winning avoidance notification) is performed. First, it is grasped visually that the first stop operation is not the recommended stop operation, and then the second stop reel is visually left by the operation procedure notification effect (replay 2 winning avoidance notification). It can be understood that a stop operation for the reel 110 is instructed. In this modified example, the operation procedure notification effect (replay 2 winning avoidance notification) is a visual notification effect. In addition to this, an auditory notification effect (for example, “Aim for the left”) is used. (Sound output) may be executed in accordance with the display timing of the notification image.

  Next, when the stop operation is not performed in accordance with the instruction of the operation procedure notification effect (replay 2 winning avoidance notification) in the second stop operation, that is, when the stop operation is performed with the second stop reel as the middle reel 111. First, the first sub-control unit 400 first outputs a warning sound 2 indicating that the second stop operation was not the stop operation instructed as a warning notification when receiving the second stop operation command for a predetermined period (0.1). Output for seconds). The warning sound 2 is output during the stop operation invalid period (0.2 seconds) provided after the second stop operation.

  Next, since the second sub control unit 500 receives the second stop operation command after the output of the warning sound 2, the warning display is made at this reception timing, that is, the second stop operation is not the stop operation as instructed. A notification image to be displayed (for example, an image displaying a message “Please operate as instructed”) is output on the effect image display device 157.

  Finally, when the third stop operation is performed and the second sub control unit 500 receives the third stop operation command, the second sub control unit 500 displays a warning at this reception timing, that is, sets a penalty after the next game. A notification image (for example, an image displaying the word “Penalize is set”) indicating that the action is performed is output on the effect image display device 157.

  As described above, in this modified example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied by the content of the second stop operation (the second stop operation is not performed according to the content of the replay 2 winning avoidance notification) and the warning notification is executed. Outputs the warning sound 2 after the second stop operation, and then displays the warning after the output of the warning sound 2 is completed. 2 It is grasped that the stop operation is not the instructed stop operation, and then it is grasped by the warning display that the second stop operation is not the instructed stop operation visually. Further, in this modified example, since a warning for giving a penalty is further displayed after the third stop operation, the player recognizes that a penalty will be given in the subsequent games. As a result, the player thereafter performs the second stop operation according to the recommended first stop operation and the operation procedure notification effect (replay 2 winning avoidance notification).

  In addition, when not performing the recommended 1st stop operation, when not performing the 2nd stop operation according to the content of the operation procedure alerting | reporting effect (replay 2 winning avoidance alert | report), in addition to the effect mentioned above Alternatively, the game may be frozen for a predetermined period (for example, 1 second), and the progress of the game may be delayed without accepting the stop operation.

  As described above, according to the present modification, when both the replay 2 winning avoidance notification and the warning notification are performed, first, the warning notification by the audio notification is executed, and then the replay 2 winning avoidance notification by the image notification is executed. The player can clearly recognize each of the two notifications.

<Modification 6>
FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an outline of effects of the sixth modification. In the modified example 6, unlike the symbol combinations, winning combination lottery data, and game state transitions shown in FIG. 4 to FIG. 7, there is a symbol combination that shifts from a normal gaming state to a high-probability re-gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state. The effect when there are two types is shown. For example, as shown in FIG. 25 (a), the first predetermined combination is won internally, the first stop reel is the right reel 112, the second stop reel is the middle reel 111, and the third stop reel is the left reel 110. When the stop operation is performed, the specific symbol combination 1 (☆-☆-☆) is displayed on the active line, and the second predetermined combination is won internally, and the first stop reel is the middle reel 111, the first reel When the stop operation is performed with the second stop reel as the right reel 112 and the third stop reel as the left reel 110, the specific symbol combination 2 (Δ-Δ-Δ) is displayed on the active line and the normal gaming state To shift to a high probability replay state. Further, in this modification, when the specific symbol combination 1 is stopped and displayed on the effective line and when the specific symbol combination 2 is stopped and displayed on the effective line, an information input circuit provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like The game information (for example, the game state) is output to 652, but this game information is displayed when the specific symbol combination 1 is stopped on the active line and when the specific symbol combination 2 is stopped on the active line. Different game information (for example, when a specific symbol combination 1 is stopped and displayed on an active line, and when a specific symbol combination 2 is stopped and displayed on an active line, a signal is output to different signal output terminals) Yes.

  In this modification as well, as shown in FIG. 25A, when the first sub-control unit 400 is in the normal mode, the recommended first stop operation is a stop using the first stop reel as the left reel 110. It is an operation. Further, when the first sub-control unit 400 is in the AT mode, when the first predetermined combination is won internally, an operation procedure notification effect (predetermined combination) indicating a stop operation sequence for stopping and displaying the specific symbol combination 1 on the active line. When the first sub-control unit 400 is in the AT mode and the internal winning is made in the second predetermined role, the stop operation sequence for stopping and displaying the specific symbol combination 2 on the active line is executed. An operation procedure notification effect (predetermined winning combination promotion notification) is executed.

  FIG. 25B is a diagram showing the flow of effects when the first predetermined combination or the second predetermined combination is won internally.

  When the first sub-control unit 400 is in the AT mode and the first predetermined combination or the second predetermined combination is won internally, the specific symbol combination 1 or 2 is placed on the active line before the first stop operation. Stop operation sequence for stop display (specifically, (1) when the specific symbol combination 1 is stopped and displayed, the first stop reel is the right reel 112, the second stop reel is the middle reel 111, and the third stop reel is left. (2) When the specific symbol combination 2 is stopped and displayed, the first stop reel is the middle reel 111, the second stop reel is the right reel 112, and the third stop reel is the left reel 110. An operation procedure notification effect (predetermined winning combination promotion notification) for notifying the stop operation order) is performed. As a result, when the player performs a stop operation in accordance with this notification content, the specific symbol combination 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed on the active line, and a state change signal indicating a game state transition to the high probability re-gaming state is output. (Step S31).

  On the other hand, when the first sub-control unit 400 is in the normal mode and the privilege setting is not performed, even if the first predetermined combination or the second predetermined combination is won internally, before the first stop operation, The operation procedure notification effect (predetermined winning combination promotion notification) related to the stop operation procedure is not executed (step S32). Next, when the player performs a first stop operation with the first stop reel as the left reel 110 without such notification (step S33), before the second stop operation, the second stop operation is performed. The operation procedure notification effect relating to the stop operation procedure is not executed even for the stop operation after the stop operation (step S34). This is because there is no possibility that the specific symbol combination 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed on the active line depending on the result of the first stop operation. That is, in this case, even if the player performs the second stop operation and the third stop operation, the specific symbol combination 1 or 2 is not stopped and displayed on the active line (step S37).

  On the other hand, when the second predetermined combination is won internally and the first stop operation is performed with the first stop reel as the middle reel 111 without such notification, or the first predetermined combination When the first stop operation is performed in which the first stop reel is the right reel 112 in a state where there is no such notification in the internal winning (step S35), the specific symbol combination 1 or 2 is stopped on the active line. Therefore, before the second stop operation, the stop operation sequence for avoiding the stop display of the specific symbol combination 1 or 2 (specifically, (1) the stop display of the specific symbol combination 1 is displayed. In order to avoid the stop operation sequence in which the second stop reel is the left reel 110 and the third stop reel is the middle reel 111, (2) when the stop display of the specific symbol combination 2 is to be avoided, the second stop reel is left Reel 110, third stop Operating procedure notification effect for informing stop operation order) to the Le a right reel 112 (predetermined combination prize avoid notification) (step S36). As a result, when the player performs a stop operation in accordance with the notification content, the stop display of the specific symbol combination 1 or 2 is avoided, and the output of the state change signal indicating the game state transition to the high probability replay state is also avoided. (Step S37).

  As described above, according to the present modification, even when there are two types of symbol combinations that shift from the normal gaming state to the high probability re-gaming state, the first sub-control unit 400 is in the normal mode and the first predetermined When the winning combination or the second predetermined combination is won internally, the operation procedure notification effect (predetermined winning combination promotion notification) is not executed, but when there is a possibility of the predetermined winning combination winning internally due to the contents of the first stop operation, Since the operation procedure notification effect (predetermined winning combination avoidance notification) is executed after one stop operation, fairness among the players can be maintained even in a game that is not intended to cause the player to perform an advantageous operation.

<Modification 7>
FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an outline of the effects of the modified example 7. In the modified example 7, as in the modified example 6, there are two types of symbol combinations to be notified of the operation procedure notification effect, but the types of combinations corresponding to the two types of symbol combinations are different. That is, in the modified example 7, as shown in FIG. 26 (a), the specific symbol combination 1 (☆-☆-☆) accompanied by the transition of the gaming state and the symbol combination of the small role A that receives five medal payouts ( (Δ-Δ-Δ) (hereinafter referred to as a specific symbol combination 2). When a predetermined combination is won and a stop operation is performed in which the first stop reel is the right reel 112, the second stop reel is the middle reel 111, and the third stop reel is the left reel 110, the specific symbol combination 1 (☆-☆-☆) is displayed on the active line, a transition to the high probability replaying state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state occurs, and the small role A is elected and the first stop reel is placed in the middle When a stop operation is performed with the reel 111, the second stop reel as the right reel 112, and the third stop reel as the left reel 110, the specific symbol combination 2 (Δ-Δ-Δ) is displayed on the active line. A predetermined number of medals are paid out. Further, when the specific symbol combination 1 is stopped and displayed on the active line, game information (for example, a game state) is output to the information input circuit 652 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like.

  In this modification as well, as shown in FIG. 26A, when the first sub-control unit 400 is not in the AT mode, the recommended first stop operation is a stop with the first stop reel as the left reel 110. It is an operation. In addition, when the first sub-control unit 400 is in the AT mode and the internal winning is performed for the predetermined role, an operation procedure notification effect (predetermined winning combination promotion notification indicating the stop operation sequence for stopping and displaying the specific symbol combination 1 on the active line) ), And when the first sub-control unit 400 is in the AT mode, when the small combination A is won internally, an operation procedure showing a stop operation sequence for stopping and displaying the symbol combination of the small combination A on the active line A notification effect (small role A winning promotion notification) is executed.

  FIG. 26 (b) is a diagram showing the flow of effects when the predetermined winning combination or small combination A is won internally.

  When the first sub-control unit 400 is in the AT mode and the predetermined combination or small combination A is internally won, the stop operation for stopping and displaying the specific symbol combination 1 or 2 on the active line before the first stop operation. In order (specifically, (1) when the specific symbol combination 1 is stopped and displayed, the first stop reel is the right reel 112, the second stop reel is the middle reel 111, and the third stop reel is the left reel 110. (2) When the specific symbol combination 2 is stopped and displayed, a stop operation order in which the first stop reel is the middle reel 111, the second stop reel is the right reel 112, and the third stop reel is the left reel 110). An operation procedure notification effect for notification (prescribed role winning promotion notification or small role A winning promotion notification) is performed. As a result, when the player performs a stop operation according to the notification content, the specific symbol combination 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed on the active line (step S41).

  On the other hand, in the state where the first sub-control unit 400 is in the normal mode and the privilege setting is not performed, the operation related to the stop operation procedure is performed before the first stop operation even if the predetermined combination or small combination A is internally won. The procedure notification effect (predetermined winning combination promotion notification or small role A winning promotion notification) is not executed (step S42). Next, when the player performs a first stop operation with the first stop reel as the left reel 110 without such notification (step S43), the second stop operation is performed before the second stop operation. The operation procedure notification effect relating to the stop operation procedure is not executed even for the stop operation after the stop operation (step S44). This is because there is no possibility that the specific symbol combination 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed on the active line depending on the result of the first stop operation. That is, in this case, even if the player performs the second stop operation and the third stop operation, the specific symbol combination 1 or 2 is not stopped and displayed on the active line (step S50).

  On the other hand, when a first stop operation is performed in which the first stop reel is the right reel 112 in a state where there is no such notification in a predetermined combination (step S45), the specific symbol combination 1 May be stopped on the active line, and therefore, before the second stop operation, the stop operation sequence for avoiding the stop display of the specific symbol combination 1 (specifically, the second stop reel is set to the left reel 110). Then, an operation procedure notification effect (predetermined winning combination avoidance notification) for notifying the stop operation sequence in which the third stop reel is the middle reel 111 is performed (step S46). As a result, when the player performs a stop operation according to the notification content, the stop display of the specific symbol combination 1 is avoided, and the output of the state change signal indicating the game state transition is also avoided (step S50).

  If the first stop operation is performed with the first stop reel as the middle reel 111 in a state where there is no such notification to the small role A (step S47), before the second stop operation is performed. An operation procedure for informing a stop operation sequence (specifically, a stop operation sequence in which the second stop reel is the left reel 110 and the third stop reel is the right reel 112) for avoiding the stop display of the specific symbol combination 2. Notification effect (small role A winning avoidance notification) (step S48) or stop operation sequence for prompting stop display of specific symbol combination 2 (specifically, the second stop reel is the right reel 112, and the third stop reel is the left reel) An operation procedure notification effect (small role A winning promotion notification) for notifying the stop operation order 110 is performed (step S49). Here, the decision whether to avoid the stop display of the specific symbol combination 2 depends on the result of the lottery process. Thereby, when the player performs a stop operation according to the content of the small role A winning avoidance notification, the stop display of the specific symbol combination 2 is avoided (step S50) and stopped according to the content of the small role A winning promotion notification. When the operation is performed, the specific symbol combination 2 is stopped and displayed on the active line (step S51).

  As described above, in the present modification, when the first sub-control unit 400 is in the normal mode and there is a possibility that the specific symbol combination 2 may be stopped and displayed on the active line from the content of the first stop operation, The notification that avoids the stop display of the specific symbol combination 2 is not performed, but the notification that the specific symbol combination 2 displays the stop may be performed. That is, even if the first sub-control unit 400 is in the normal mode, the player may obtain a predetermined profit by following the contents of the operation procedure notification effect. This also motivates the player to follow the stop operation sequence of the operation procedure notification effect (predetermined winning combination avoidance notification, small role A winning avoidance notification).

  As described above, when there are two types of symbol combinations to be notified of the operation procedure notification effect, not only a winning combination but also a winning is promoted for any one of the symbol combinations in which the game medium is paid out. Notification may be performed.

  As described above, according to the present modification, even if there are two types of symbol combinations to be notified of the operation procedure notification effect, the first sub-control unit 400 is in the normal mode and has won the predetermined combination or small combination A internally. Sometimes, the operation procedure notification effect (predetermined winning combination promotion notification, small role A winning promotion notification) is not executed, but when there is a possibility of winning the winning combination internally from the contents of the first stop operation, after the first stop operation Since there is a case where an operation procedure notification effect (predetermined winning combination avoidance notification, small role A winning avoidance notification) is executed, even if the game is not intended to perform an advantageous operation for the players, fairness among the players can be improved. May keep.

<Modification 8>
FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an outline of the effect of the modified example 8. In the above embodiment, when the first sub-control unit 400 is in the normal mode, the recommended first stop operation is one (for example, the stop operation with the first stop reel as the left reel 110). In this regard, in Modification Example 8, when the first sub control unit 400 is in the normal mode, there are two recommended first stop operations, and this point is different from the above embodiment. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27A, when the first sub control unit 400 is in the normal mode, a first stop operation is recommended in which the first stop reel is the left reel 110 or the middle reel 111.

  In this modification, when a predetermined operation is internally won, and a stop operation is performed in which the first stop reel is the right reel 112, the second stop reel is the middle reel 111, and the third stop reel is the left reel 110. In particular, a specific symbol combination (☆-☆-☆) is displayed on the active line so as to shift to a high-probability re-playing state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state. Further, when the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, game information (for example, a game state) is output to an information input circuit 652 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like. In addition, when the first sub-control unit 400 is in the AT mode, when a predetermined combination is won internally, an operation procedure notification effect (predetermined combination winning promotion notification) indicating a stop operation sequence for stopping and displaying a specific symbol combination on the effective line. Is supposed to run.

  FIG. 27B is a diagram showing the flow of effects when an internal winning is performed for a predetermined combination.

  When the first sub-control unit 400 is in the AT mode and the internal winning combination is given for the predetermined role, before the first stop operation, a stop operation sequence (specifically, a specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line) An operation procedure notification effect (predetermined winning combination promotion notification) for notifying the first stop reel as the right reel 112, the second stop reel as the middle reel 111, and the third stop reel as the left reel 110) is performed. As a result, when the player performs a stop operation according to the notification content, the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, and a state change signal indicating a game state transition to an advantageous gaming state is output (step S61). ).

  On the other hand, in the state where the first sub-control unit 400 is in the normal mode and the privilege setting is not performed, the operation procedure notification effect (the stop operation procedure is performed before the first stop operation) even if the predetermined combination is won internally. The predetermined winning combination promotion notification is not executed (step S62). Next, when the player performs the first stop operation with the first stop reel as the left reel 110 or the middle reel 111 without such notification (step S63), before the second stop operation. Furthermore, the operation procedure notification effect related to the stop operation procedure is not executed for the stop operation after the second stop operation (step S64). This is because there is no possibility that the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line depending on the result of the first stop operation. That is, in this case, even if the player performs the second stop operation and the third stop operation, the specific symbol combination is not stopped and displayed on the active line (step S67).

  On the other hand, when the first stop operation is performed with the first stop reel as the right reel 111 in a state where there is no such notification in the internal winning of a predetermined combination (step S65), the specific symbol combination is Since there is a possibility of stop display on the active line, before the second stop operation, a stop operation sequence for avoiding the stop display of the specific symbol combination (specifically, the second stop reel is set to the left reel 110, An operation procedure notification effect (notification of a predetermined winning combination avoidance notification) for notifying the stop operation sequence in which the third stop reel is the middle reel 111 is performed (step S66). As a result, when the player performs a stop operation according to the notification content, the stop display of the specific symbol combination is avoided, and the output of the state change signal indicating the game state transition to the advantageous game state is also avoided (step S67).

  As described above, according to this modification, even when there are two recommended first stop operations, when the first sub-control unit 400 is in the normal mode and the internal winning combination is given for the predetermined role, the operation procedure notification is made. Although the effect (predetermined winning combination promotion notification) is not executed, but there is a possibility of the predetermined winning combination based on the content of the first stop operation, the operation procedure notification effect (predetermined winning combination avoidance notification) is executed after the first stop operation. Even if the game is not intended to allow the player to perform an advantageous operation, fairness among the players can be maintained.

<Modification 9>
28 and 29 are diagrams showing an outline of effects of the modification 9. In the modification 9, the slot machine 700 having four reels performs the above-described operation procedure notification effect (winning promotion notification, winning avoidance notification). That is, as shown in FIG. 28B, the slot machine 700 includes a left reel 701, a left middle reel 702, a right middle reel 703, and a right reel 704, and the reels 701 to 704 are stopped. Stop buttons 711 to 714 are provided. Specifically, a left stop button 711 for stopping the left reel 701, a left middle stop button 712 for stopping the left middle reel 702, a right middle stop button 713 for stopping the right middle reel 703, and a right stop for stopping the right reel 704. A button 714 is provided. In this modification, the first stop operation for the stop buttons 711 to 714 is the first stop operation, the second stop operation is the second stop operation, the third stop operation is the third stop operation, and the last stop operation is performed. This is called a fourth stop operation. Further, the reel that is the target of the first stop operation is the first stop reel, the reel that is the target of the second stop operation is the second stop reel, the reel that is the target of the third stop operation is the third stop reel, and the fourth stop The reel to be operated is called a fourth stop reel.

  In such a slot machine 700, the predetermined winning combination is internally won, the first stop reel is the right reel 704, the second stop reel is the right middle reel 703, the third stop reel is the left middle reel 702, the fourth stop reel. Stop operation to set the reel to the left reel 701, or the first stop reel to the right reel 704, the second stop reel to the left middle reel 702, the third stop reel to the right middle reel 703, and the fourth stop reel to the left reel 701 When the stop operation is performed, the specific symbol combination 1 (☆-☆-☆) is displayed on the active line so that the normal gaming state shifts to the high probability re-gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state. It has become.

  In this modification as well, when the first sub control unit 400 is in the normal mode, the recommended first stop operation is a stop operation in which the first stop reel is the left reel 701. In addition, when the first sub-control unit 400 is in the AT mode, when a predetermined combination is won internally, an operation procedure notification effect (predetermined combination winning promotion is shown) indicating one stop operation sequence for stopping and displaying a specific symbol combination on the active line. Notification).

  FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a flow of effects when an internal winning is performed for a predetermined combination.

  When the first sub-control unit 400 is in the AT mode and the internal winning combination is given for the predetermined role, before the first stop operation, a stop operation sequence (specifically, a specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line) (1) Stop operation sequence in which the first stop reel is the right reel 704, the second stop reel is the right middle reel 703, the third stop reel is the left middle reel 702, and the fourth stop reel is the left reel 701, or (2) Operation procedure notification effect for notifying the first stop reel as the right reel 704, the second stop reel as the left middle reel 702, the third stop reel as the right middle reel 701, and the fourth stop reel as the left reel 701). (Prescribed role winning promotion notification). As a result, when the player performs a stop operation in accordance with the notification content, the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, and a state change signal indicating a game state transition to the high probability re-playing state is output (step S71).

  On the other hand, in the state where the first sub-control unit 400 is in the normal mode and the privilege setting is not performed, the operation procedure notification effect (the stop operation procedure is performed before the first stop operation) even if the predetermined combination is won internally. The predetermined combination winning promotion notification is not executed (step S72). Next, when the player performs a first stop operation with the first stop reel as one of the left reel 701, the left middle reel 702, or the right middle reel 703 without such notification (step S73). ) Before the second stop operation, the operation procedure notification effect relating to the stop operation procedure is not executed for the stop operation after the second stop operation (step S74). This is because there is no possibility that the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line depending on the result of the first stop operation. That is, in this case, no matter how the player performs the third stop operation and the fourth stop operation, the specific symbol combination is not stopped and displayed on the active line (step S81).

  On the other hand, even when the first winning operation is performed with the first reel being the right reel 704 in a state where there is no such notification in the internal winning combination (step S75), the second stopping operation is performed. Before, the operation procedure notification effect regarding the stop operation procedure is not executed for the stop operation after the second stop operation (step S76). This is because the specific symbol combination may still be stopped and displayed on the active line at this point, but the stop operation can be performed three more times.

  Next, when the player sets the second stop reel to the left reel 701 without such notification (step S77), the operation procedure notification effect related to the stop operation procedure is performed before the third stop operation. It is not executed (step S78). This is because there is no possibility that the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line depending on the result of the second stop operation. That is, in this case, even if the player performs the third stop operation and the fourth stop operation, the specific symbol combination is not stopped and displayed on the active line (step S81).

  However, if the player sets the second stop reel to the left middle reel 702 or the right middle reel 703 without such notification (step S79), the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line. Therefore, before the third stop operation, the stop operation sequence for avoiding the stop display of the specific symbol combination (specifically, (1) when the second stop reel is the left middle reel 702) Is a stop operation sequence in which the third stop reel is the left reel 701 and the fourth stop reel is the right middle reel 703. (2) When the second stop reel is the right middle reel 703, the third stop reel is left An operation procedure notification effect (predetermined winning combination avoidance notification) for notifying the reel 701 and the stop operation sequence in which the fourth stop reel is the left middle reel 702 is performed (step S80). As a result, when the player performs a stop operation according to the notification content, the stop display of the specific symbol combination is avoided, and the output of the state change signal indicating the game state transition to the high probability re-gaming state is also avoided ( Step S81).

  As described above, according to the present modification, even in a slot machine having four reels, when the first sub-control unit 400 is in the normal mode and an internal winning is made for a predetermined role, an operation procedure notification effect (predetermined (No winning promotion notification) is executed, but when there is a possibility of a predetermined winning combination based on the contents of the first stop operation and the second stop operation, the operation procedure for the stop operation after the second stop operation and after the third stop operation Since the notification effect (predetermined winning combination avoidance notification) is executed, the fairness among the players can be maintained even if the game is not intended to allow the player to perform an advantageous operation.

<Others>
In the above embodiment and the modification, the example of the slot machine 100 using medals (coins) as a game medium is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a slot using game balls (for example, pachinko balls) as game media. It can also be applied to machines.

  Further, the slot machine may be a slot machine that only exchanges electronic data without using a medal. In this case, the game medium includes electronic data corresponding to a medal, The input includes inputting the digitized data from a predetermined external device (electronic storage device), and the payout of the game medium is the conversion of the digitized data to the predetermined external device (electronic storage device). Including output.

<Summary of Embodiment>
As described above, according to the gaming table (for example, the slot machine 100) of the above-described embodiment, the three types of symbols (for example, the reels 110 to 112) to which a plurality of types of symbols are applied and rotationally driven are determined in advance. Lottery means (for example, main control unit 300, winning prize internal lottery S105) for determining whether or not the internal winning of the plurality of types of winning combinations is made by lottery, and the three reels provided corresponding to each of the three reels Based on the three stop switches (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) for individually stopping the rotation of the reels, the lottery result of the lottery means, and the stop operation of the stop switch, the stop control for stopping the rotation of the reels is performed. Stop control means (for example, main control unit 300, reel stop data selection S106, reel stop control processing S108) and the stop control procedure When the symbol combination stopped and displayed on a predetermined active line by a stop control by a stage is a predetermined display mode (for example, a symbol combination corresponding to the replay 2), a predetermined game process ( For example, game process execution means for executing a game state transition process for shifting to a more advantageous game state, a state change signal output process for indicating transition to a more advantageous game state, etc. Process S109, medal payout process S110, gaming state control process S111), an effect device (for example, speakers 272, 277, various lamps 420, shutter 163, effect image display device 157, etc.) and the effect device, Information means (for example, the first operation information notification effect) for information on the stop operation order of the three stop switches in a predetermined manner (for example, operation procedure notification effect) A game machine including a sub-control unit 400, a second sub-control unit 500, an effect control process S405, a sound control process S406, an effect control process S705, and an image control process S707), and stops the three reels. Of the three stop switches, one or two stop switches (for example, the stop button 137) that are recommended to be stopped first are set as recommended stop switches for the first stop operation, and the predetermined display mode is the lottery There is a predetermined lottery result determined in advance by means (for example, push order replay is an internal winning), and among the three stop switches, one stop switch that is a stop switch excluding the first stop operation recommended stop switch ( For example, the first stop operation is accepted for the stop button 139), and the one stop If there is a second stop operation acceptance for another stop switch (for example, stop button 138) that is a stop switch excluding the switch, and a third stop operation acceptance for the remaining stop switch, In this display mode, the information is stopped and displayed on the effective line, and the notification unit is scheduled to notify information related to the stop operation order of the three stop switches in a predetermined mode (for example, the first sub-control unit 400). In the AT mode), and when there is a predetermined lottery result predetermined by the lottery means, the one stop switch is a stop switch for the first stop operation, and the other one is A first notification process for notifying the stop switch to operate as a stop switch for the second stop operation (for example, replay 2 winning) The first notification means that can execute the promotion notification) and the information regarding the stop operation order of the three stop switches are not scheduled to be reported in a predetermined mode (for example, the first sub-control unit 400 is in the normal mode). And when there is a predetermined lottery result predetermined by the lottery means, when the first stop operation is received for the one stop switch, the remaining stop switch ( For example, a second notification means that can execute a second notification process (for example, replay 2 winning avoidance notification) that notifies the stop button 137) to operate as a stop switch for the second stop operation; When the information about the stop operation sequence of the three stop switches is not scheduled to be reported in a predetermined manner (for example, the first sub-control unit 400 is in the normal mode). In the case of the first stop operation recommended stop switch, when the first stop operation is received for the stop switches (for example, stop buttons 138 and 139), the stop operation reception is the first stop operation reception. It has a basic configuration that includes a third notification unit that can execute a third notification process (for example, warning notification) for notifying that the stop operation recommended stop switch has not been received.

  In this basic configuration, in a slot machine having three reels, when it is not planned to report information related to the stop operation sequence of the stop switch, and there is a predetermined lottery result, the first When there is a possibility that the predetermined display mode is stopped from the content of the stop operation, the second notification process for notifying the operation procedure for avoiding the predetermined display mode is executed after the first stop operation. Even if the game is not intended to be operated in an advantageous manner, fairness among players can be maintained.

  In the second notification process of the basic configuration described above, “notify that the remaining stop switch is operated as a stop switch for the second stop operation” is “the remaining stop switch is the second stop In addition to the notification mode “notify as operation”, the notification mode “notify the other one stop switch as the third stop operation”, and “second stop operation of the remaining stop switch, and the other one A notification mode of “notifying the stop switch as the third stop operation” is also included.

  Further, in the third notification means of the basic configuration described above, if the information related to the stop operation sequence of the three stop switches is not scheduled to be reported in a predetermined manner, the first stop operation recommended stop switch When the first stop operation is received for the stop switches other than, a third notification process for notifying that the stop operation reception is not reception for the first stop operation recommended stop switch can be executed. "If the information about the stop operation order of the three stop switches is not scheduled to be reported in a predetermined manner, the third notification process is executed regardless of the lottery result of the lottery means." In addition to “Yes”, “Not scheduled to notify information related to the stop operation sequence of the three stop switches in a predetermined manner and to the lottery means” If the third executing the notification process "is also included when a predetermined drawing result did predetermined I. That is, the notification means having the above basic configuration may execute the second notification process and the third notification process at the same time, and does not execute the second notification process and the third notification process at the same time. Including both cases.

  In addition, according to the gaming table (for example, slot machine 700) of the above-described embodiment, four types of reels (for example, reels 701 to 704) which are provided with a plurality of types of symbols and are rotationally driven, and a plurality of types determined in advance. The lottery means (for example, main control unit 300, winning combination internal lottery S105) for determining whether or not the internal winning of the combination is won by lottery, and the four reels are provided corresponding to each of the four reels. Stop control means (for example, stop buttons 711 to 714) to be stopped and stop control means for performing stop control related to the stop of rotation of the reel based on the lottery result of the lottery means and the stop operation of the stop switch ( For example, main control unit 300, reel stop data selection S106, reel stop control process S108), and stop by the stop control means If the symbol combination stopped and displayed on a predetermined active line is in a predetermined display mode (for example, a symbol combination corresponding to a specific symbol combination (☆-☆-☆)) Game processing execution means (for example, a main control unit) that executes a game process (for example, a game state transition process for shifting to a more advantageous gaming state, a state change signal output process indicating a transition to a more advantageous gaming state, etc.) 300, display determination process S109, medal payout process S110, gaming state control process S111), an effect device (for example, speakers 272, 277, various lamps 420, shutter 163, effect image display device 157, etc.) and the effect device. Using the notification means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400, the second sub-control Part 500, effect control process S405, sound control process S406, effect control process S705, image control process S707), and among the four stop switches for stopping the four reels, One stop switch (for example, stop button 711) that recommends a stop operation is set as the first stop operation recommended stop switch, and the predetermined display mode is determined by a predetermined lottery result predetermined by the lottery means. Yes (for example, a predetermined role is an internal winning), and among the four stop switches, the first stop switch (for example, stop button 714) that is a stop switch excluding the first recommended stop operation stop switch There is a stop operation reception and is a stop switch other than the one stop switch. There is a second stop operation reception for one stop switch (for example, the stop button 713), and yet another stop switch (for example, a stop button) excluding the one stop switch and the another one stop switch. When the third stop operation is received with respect to the button 712) and the fourth stop operation is received with respect to the remaining stop switch, this is a display mode in which the stop is displayed on the effective line, and the notification means Plans to notify information related to the stop operation sequence of the four stop switches in a predetermined manner (for example, when the first sub-control unit 400 is in the AT mode), and is determined in advance by the lottery means. When there is a predetermined lottery result (for example, internal winning of a predetermined role), the one stop switch is set for the first stop operation. The first switch is informed to operate the top switch, the another stop switch as a stop switch for the second stop operation, and the further one stop switch as the stop switch for the third stop operation. The first notification means that can execute the notification process (for example, a predetermined prize winning promotion notification) and information regarding the stop operation order of the four stop switches are not scheduled in a predetermined manner (for example, When the first sub-control unit 400 is in the normal mode) and there is a predetermined lottery result predetermined by the lottery means, the first stop operation is received for the one stop switch. When the second stop operation is received for the other stop switch, the remaining stop switch (for example, stop The second informing means for enabling execution of a second informing process (for example, a predetermined prize winning avoidance informing notice) for informing the user to operate the button 711) as a stop switch for the third stopping operation; When it is not scheduled to report information related to the stop operation sequence of the stop switch in a predetermined manner, the stop switch other than the first stop operation recommended stop switch (for example, any one of the stop buttons 712 to 714) is provided. On the other hand, when the first stop operation is received, the third notification process (for example, warning notification) for notifying that the stop operation reception is not reception for the first stop operation recommended stop switch can be executed. And providing a third notification means.

  In this other basic configuration, even in the case of a slot machine having four reels, there is a case where it is not planned to report information on the stop switch stop operation order, and there is a predetermined lottery result. In this case, when there is a possibility that the predetermined display mode is stopped and displayed based on the contents of the first stop operation and the second stop operation, the second operation is to notify the operation procedure for avoiding the predetermined display mode after the second stop operation. Thus, even if the game is not intended to cause the player to perform an advantageous operation, fairness among the players can be maintained.

  Note that “notify the remaining stop switch to be operated as a stop switch for the third stop operation” in the second notification process is “notify the remaining stop switch as the third stop operation”. In addition to the notification mode, the notification mode “notifies the further one stop switch as the fourth stop operation”, and “the remaining stop switch the third stop operation, and the further one stop switch A notification mode of “notifying as the fourth stop operation” is also included.

  Further, in the third notification means of another basic configuration described above, if the information about the stop operation sequence of the four stop switches is not scheduled to be reported in a predetermined manner, the first stop operation is recommended. When the first stop operation is received for the stop switches other than the stop switch, a third notification process for notifying that the stop operation reception is not reception for the first stop operation recommended stop switch can be executed. “If the information regarding the stop operation order of the four stop switches is not scheduled to be reported in a predetermined manner, the third notification process is performed regardless of the lottery result of the lottery means”. In addition to the case of “executing”, “the information regarding the stop operation sequence of the four stop switches is not scheduled to be reported in a predetermined manner, and the drawing player If the third executing the notification process "is also included when a predetermined drawing result was not predetermined by. In other words, the notification means having the other basic configuration may execute the second notification process and the third notification process at the same time, and simultaneously execute the second notification process and the third notification process. Including both cases where there is no.

  In the above basic configuration, the second notification means first executes a warning notification process for notifying that the first stop operation acceptance is not the recommended first stop operation, and then ends the warning notification process. It is preferable to execute the second notification process later.

  In this case, since the warning notification and the second notification processing can be executed at different timings, the player can confirm that the first stop operation was not recommended and the contents of the subsequent stop operations, respectively. Accurately grasp.

  Further, the effect device includes a sound output device (for example, speakers 271 and 277) and an image display device (for example, effect image display device 157), and the second notification means is the sound output device. It is preferable that the warning notification process is executed using the image display and the second notification process is executed using the image display device.

  In this case, since each notification is performed via different five senses, the player's understanding of the notification can be deepened.

  Further, in the above-described configuration, the plurality of types of roles include one stop operation order in which the stop operation order of the stop switch is predetermined (for example, the first stop reel is the left reel 110 and the second stop reel is the middle reel 111). The third stop reel is a stop operation sequence in which the right reel 112 is used), and a small role (for example, a bell) to which a predetermined number of game media are given in the case of winning is included. When a predetermined small combination notification condition (for example, the first sub-control unit 400 is in the AT mode and the small combination 3 is an internal winning) is established, the predetermined small combination notification that notifies the one stop operation order is performed. When a combination notification condition is satisfied, the information processing apparatus includes a fourth notification unit that executes a fourth notification process for notifying the one stop operation order, and a notification mode of the first notification process and the second notification process And the fourth report Notification manner of treatment varies is preferably.

  In this case, the player can recognize the first and second notification processes related to the predetermined game process from the difference in the notification mode.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made to the embodiments of the present invention without departing from the gist of the present invention. Such modifications and changes can be made, and those accompanying such modifications and changes are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the invention only list the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done.

100, 700 Slot machines 110, 111, 112, 701, 702, 703, 704 Reel 113 Symbol display window 114 Winning line 130, 131, 132 Medal insertion button 135 Start lever 137, 138, 139, 711, 712, 713, 714 Stop button 157 Liquid crystal display device 272, 277 Speaker 300 Main control unit 400 First sub control unit 500 Second sub control unit

Claims (5)

Three reels that are given multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
Lottery means for determining whether or not internal winning of a plurality of types of predetermined roles is determined by lottery;
Three stop switches provided corresponding to each of the three reels and individually stopping the rotation of the three reels;
Stop control means for performing stop control related to the stop of rotation of the reel based on the lottery result of the lottery means and the stop operation of the stop switch;
A game process execution means for executing a predetermined game process when the symbol combination stopped and displayed on a predetermined active line by the stop control by the stop control means is in a predetermined display mode;
A directing device;
A notifying means for notifying in a predetermined manner information relating to the stop operation order of the three stop switches using the effect device;
Among the three stop switches, one or two stop switches that are recommended to be stopped first are set as recommended stop switches for the first stop operation.
The predetermined display mode is:
There is a predetermined lottery result predetermined by the lottery means, and among the three stop switches, the first stop operation is accepted for one stop switch that is a stop switch excluding the first stop operation recommended stop switch. Yes, when there is a second stop operation reception for another stop switch that is a stop switch excluding the one stop switch, and there is a third stop operation reception for the remaining stop switch, It is a display mode that is stopped and displayed on the active line,
The notification means includes
When it is scheduled to notify information related to the stop operation order of the three stop switches in a predetermined manner and there is a predetermined lottery result predetermined by the lottery means, the one stop switch is A first notification means for enabling execution of a first notification process for notifying a stop switch for a first stop operation and operating the other one stop switch as a stop switch for a second stop operation When,
If the information regarding the stop operation order of the three stop switches is not scheduled to be reported in a predetermined manner, and there is a predetermined lottery result predetermined by the lottery means, the one stop switch When the first stop operation is received, the second notification process that enables execution of the second notification process for notifying the remaining stop switch to operate as a stop switch for the second stop operation is performed. Means,
If the information about the stop operation order of the three stop switches is not scheduled to be reported in a predetermined manner, the first stop operation is accepted for the stop switches other than the first stop operation recommended stop switch. A third notification means for enabling execution of a third notification process for notifying that the stop operation reception is not reception for the first stop operation recommended stop switch,
A game table characterized by comprising: Four reels that are given multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
Lottery means for determining whether or not internal winning of a plurality of types of predetermined roles is determined by lottery;
Four stop switches provided corresponding to each of the four reels and individually stopping the rotation of the four reels;
Stop control means for performing stop control related to the stop of rotation of the reel based on the lottery result of the lottery means and the stop operation of the stop switch;
A game process execution means for executing a predetermined game process when the symbol combination stopped and displayed on a predetermined active line by the stop control by the stop control means is in a predetermined display mode;
A directing device;
A notifying means for notifying information on the stop operation order of the four stop switches in a predetermined manner using the effect device;
Of the four stop switches, one stop switch that is recommended to be stopped first is set as a recommended stop switch for the first stop operation,
The predetermined display mode is:
There is a predetermined lottery result predetermined by the lottery means, and among the four stop switches, the first stop operation is accepted for one stop switch that is a stop switch excluding the first stop operation recommended stop switch. There is a second stop operation reception for another stop switch that is a stop switch excluding the one stop switch, and yet another one excluding the one stop switch and the other one stop switch. When there is a third stop operation reception with respect to the stop switch, and there is a fourth stop operation reception with respect to the remaining stop switch, it is a display mode that is stopped and displayed on the effective line,
The notification means includes
When it is scheduled to notify information related to the stop operation order of the four stop switches in a predetermined manner, and there is a predetermined lottery result predetermined by the lottery means, the one stop switch is The stop switch for the first stop operation, the other one stop switch as the stop switch for the second stop operation, and the further one stop switch as the stop switch for the third stop operation First informing means for enabling execution of the first informing process for informing so as to
If the information regarding the stop operation order of the four stop switches is not scheduled to be reported in a predetermined manner, and there is a predetermined lottery result predetermined by the lottery means, the one stop switch When the first stop operation is received and the second stop operation is received with respect to the other one stop switch, the remaining stop switch is used as a stop switch for the third stop operation. Second notification means for enabling execution of a second notification process for notification to operate;
If the information about the stop operation order of the four stop switches is not scheduled to be reported in a predetermined manner, the first stop operation is accepted for the stop switches other than the first stop operation recommended stop switch. A third notification means for enabling execution of a third notification process for notifying that the stop operation reception is not reception for the first stop operation recommended stop switch,
A game table characterized by comprising: The game stand according to claim 1 or 2,
The second notification means includes
First, a warning notification process for notifying that the first stop operation reception is not the recommended first stop operation is performed,
Next, the game table is characterized in that the second notification process is executed after the warning notification process is completed. The game table according to claim 3,
The rendering device has a sound output device and an image display device,
The second notification means includes
A game table, wherein the warning notification process is executed using the sound output device, and the second notification process is executed using the image display device. The game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The plurality of types of combinations include a small combination that wins when the stop operation sequence of the stop switch is a predetermined stop operation sequence and is given a predetermined number of game media when winning.
The notification means includes
A fourth informing means for executing a fourth informing process for informing the stop operation sequence when the predetermined small combination informing condition is established;
The game table characterized in that the notification mode of the first notification process and the second notification process are different from the notification mode of the fourth notification process.