JP2013248377A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To limit the number of patterns of changing reel stop modes in performances.SOLUTION: A game machine includes a reel control means 300 and a notification control means 400. The reel control means 300 executes stop control to stop a first symbol mode formed of symbols applied to predetermined reels 110-112 in a first stop area if a specific lottery result is derived by a lottery means 300, and permits execution of presentation rotation control to change the mode from a first stop mode to a second stop mode by rotating at least one of the predetermined reels stopped in the first stop mode. The notification control means 400 controls a notification means to show operating conditions including at least part of operating conditions for stopping the predetermined reels in the first stop mode if at least the specific lottery result is derived by the lottery means.

Description

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

  Conventionally, for example, a slot machine is known as one of game machines. In this slot machine, a specified number of medals are inserted, the reel is rotated by operating the start lever, the role is determined internally by internal lottery, and the reel is stopped by displaying the stop button and displayed. Based on the fact that a combination is established when a combination of symbols predetermined according to the combination determined internally is displayed on the window, and a combination with a medal payout is established, a prescribed number corresponding to the established combination The medal is paid out. Some of these slot machines try to increase interest in the production by providing a freeze period during which a presentation related to a predetermined game is performed and acceptance of the next operation for advancing the game is invalidated. (For example, patent document 1).

  By the way, the performance itself that is performed simply by providing such a freeze period is not different from the performance performed outside the freeze period, and does not increase the player's interest in the performance.

  Therefore, as a method of increasing the player's interest in the effect, it is required to perform an effect that involves switching the stop mode of the reel that the player is most interested in.

JP 2010-227276 A

  However, since the reels are stopped in various stopping modes by the player's operation, the number of switching patterns is increased in order to produce effects involving switching of the reel stopping modes, and the control burden and capacity burden are large. Problems such as becoming.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and it is possible to limit the number of reel stop mode switching patterns in the production while performing an effect involving switching of the reel stop mode. The purpose is to provide.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem,
A plurality of reels that are subjected to multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
Stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and operated to individually stop the plurality of reels being rotated;
Lottery means for deriving one lottery result from a plurality of types of lottery results by lottery;
Reel control means for executing control related to the plurality of reels, including stop control for stopping the plurality of reels based on the one lottery result derived by the lottery means and the operation result of the stop operation means;
An informing means for informing about an operation condition of the stop operation means;
A gaming table that includes a notification control unit that controls the notification unit, and that allows visual recognition of a symbol applied to each of the plurality of reels in a predetermined viewable region,
The plurality of reels are:
It is configured to include a predetermined reel composed of one or more reels,
The lottery means
One lottery result is derived by lottery from multiple types of lottery results including a specific lottery result,
The reel control means includes
When the specific lottery result is derived, the visual recognition of the first symbol aspect which is one or a plurality of symbol aspects of a plurality of symbol aspects constituted by the symbol applied to the predetermined reel The stop control is executed to stop at a first stop area which is one or a plurality of stop areas among a plurality of stop areas in which one symbol area is defined for each of the plurality of reels in the possible area. Configured and possible
The control is executed in a state where all the predetermined reels are stopped, and is a control for switching a stop mode constituted by the predetermined reels by rotating at least one of the predetermined reels. It is configured to be able to execute production rotation control,
As the effect rotation control, from the first stop mode in which the first symbol mode is stopped in the first stop region, a second symbol mode that is the same as or different from the first symbol mode is the first symbol mode. Execute control to switch to the second stop mode stopped in the second stop area the same or different from the stop area,
When the predetermined permissible condition is satisfied and the predetermined reel is not stopped in the first stop mode, the effect rotation control is configured to be unexecutable,
When the predetermined permissible condition is satisfied and the predetermined reel is stopped in the first stop mode, the effect rotation control is configured to be executable.
The notification control means includes
In at least a part of cases where the specific lottery result is derived, an operation condition including at least a part of an operation condition for stopping the predetermined reel in the first stop mode is notified. And controlling the notification means.

  Here, the maximum pull-in range is the maximum that the symbol applied to the reel can be moved during a predetermined period from when the reel is rotated at a constant speed until the reel stops. It is a range. Within this range, the stop position of the symbol can be adjusted.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to limit the number of switching patterns of the reel stop mode in the production while performing the production involving the switching of the reel stop mode.

FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side). It is a figure which shows an example of the winning line for every inserted number of sheets. It is a circuit block diagram of a control part. It is a figure which expands and shows the arrangement of the design given to each reel in plane. It is a figure which shows the kind of winning combination (including an operating combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination. FIG. 3 is a transition diagram of the gaming state of the slot machine 100. FIG. It is a figure which shows the lottery table of the winning combination in each game state. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of the winning combination internal lottery process (step S109) of FIG. It is a flowchart of the reel rotation process (step S113) of FIG. It is a flowchart of the reel stop control process (step S115) of FIG. 13 is a flowchart of an effect rotation preparation process (step S1319) in FIG. (A) is a flowchart of the main process which CPU404 of the 1st sub control part 400 performs, (b) is a flowchart of the process at the time of command reception of (a), (c) is 1st sub control. 4 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of a unit 400. It is a flowchart of the production | presentation control process (step S309) of Fig.14 (a). 16 is a flowchart of internal winning command reception processing (step S3103) in FIG. 15. It is a flowchart of the effect rotation command reception process (step S3107) of FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of a game state update command reception process (step S3111) in FIG. 15; FIG. (A) is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500, (b) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500, and (c) is 5 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500, and (d) is a flowchart of image control processing of the second sub-control unit 500. It is a figure which shows an example of effect rotation at the time of internal winning of the small part 4, and an effect of a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows having provided the production pattern for every symbol given to the reel. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel stop data at the time of internal winning of the small role. It is a figure which shows an example of effect rotation at the time of internal winning of the small role 4. 4 is a view showing an example of a stop area that can be defined in a display window 113 provided in the slot machine 100. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the modification of effect rotation. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop aspect of a reel at the time of internal winning of the small part. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop aspect of a reel when the internal winning result in a special game state (RT5) is a loss. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel stop data when the internal winning result in the special game state (RT5) is lost. It is the figure which compared the reel stop data of the 1st stop and the 2nd stop when the small combination 4 is the internal winning and the internal winning result during the RT5 setting is a loss. It is the figure which compared the reel stop data of the 3rd stop when the small winning combination 4 wins an internal winning, and the internal winning result in setting RT5 is lost. It is a figure which shows the space | interval of the bell symbol given to the reel. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop mode of the reel at the time of internal winning of the small combination 3a. It is a figure which shows an example of effect rotation at the time of internal winning of the small role 3a. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop aspect of a reel at the time of internal winning of the small part 3b. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop aspect of a reel at the time of winning a re-game player 1 by the correct operation order. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop aspect of a reel at the time of the internal winning of the re-game player 1 in embodiment which changed the design given to the reel. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning different from the symbol arrangement | positioning shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the amount of rotation of a reel required for effect rotation. It is a figure which shows the range which arranges a replay symbol in Fig.36 (a). (A) is a figure which shows the combination of a 1st-3rd symbol aspect, (b) is a figure which shows the combination of a 1st-3rd stop area | region. It is a figure which shows the number of patterns of the stop aspect of an effect object reel. It is a figure which compares the number of effect rotation patterns of this invention, and the number of effect rotation patterns when not using this invention. It is a figure which compares the stop pattern number of the production | presentation object reel shown in FIG. 41, and the stop pattern number of the production | presentation object reel according to 7 notification notification effects.

  Hereinafter, a slot machine according to an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a first embodiment) will be described with reference to the drawings.

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

  First, the basic configuration of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side). FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a winning line for each inserted number.

  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, approximately three symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed in the vertical direction from the display window 113 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Specifically, using FIG. 2A, the symbols displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 110 (position 1 shown in the figure) are the upper stage of the left reel 110 and the middle stage of the left reel 110 (position 2 shown in the figure). ) The symbol displayed on the left reel middle symbol, the symbol displayed on the lower column of the left reel 110 (position 3 in the figure), the symbol displayed on the lower reel symbol on the left reel, and the upper part of the middle reel 111 (position 4 in the diagram). The displayed symbols are displayed in the middle reel upper symbol, the left reel 111 in the middle symbol (position 5 in the figure), the symbol displayed in the middle reel middle symbol, and the middle reel 111 in the lower symbol (position 6 in the diagram). The symbol displayed on the lower stage of the middle reel, the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the right reel 112 (position 7 in the figure), the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the right reel 112, and the picture displayed on the middle stage of the right reel 112 (position 8 in the figure). The right reel middle design, the lower reel 112 lower The symbols displayed at (9 positions shown in the figure) are called the right reel lower symbols, and the symbols of each reel 110 to 112 are three in the vertical direction on the reels 110 to 112 through the display window 113, for a total of 9 symbols. Displayed. Then, by rotating the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 110 to 112 functions as a display device that displays a 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. In addition, the area | region inside this display window 113 is corresponded to an example of the visually recognizable area | region in the game stand of this invention.

  Backlights (not shown) for illuminating individual symbols displayed on the 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 (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each of the reels 110 to 112. The light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of the optical sensor are provided. A light shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the two. Based on the detection result of the sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line.

  The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp indicating the winning line 114 that is valid. The winning line is a line for determining whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination described in FIG. 5 described later is displayed. FIG. 2A shows a winning line that is valid when three medals are inserted, and FIG. 2B shows a winning line that is valid when two medals are inserted. It is shown.

  In the present embodiment, the middle reel winning line L1 composed of the left reel middle symbol, the middle reel middle symbol and the right reel middle symbol, the left reel upper symbol, the middle reel middle symbol and the right reel lower symbol line L2 comprised of the right reel lower symbol. , A left reel lower symbol, a middle reel middle symbol, and a right reel upper symbol L3. A left reel upper symbol, a left reel upper symbol, a middle reel upper symbol, and a right reel upper symbol L4. There are two winning lines. A valid pay line (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “valid line”) is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment can start a game by using two medals in a special gaming state to be described later, and by using three medals in a gaming state other than the special gaming state. It has become. When the game is started using three medals, the winning lines L1 to L4 are valid, and when the game is started using two medals, the winning lines L2 and L3 are valid. When the winning line becomes valid, the game can be started by operating the start lever 135. Note that if the number of medals corresponding to the gaming state is not bet, no winning line is activated and the game cannot be started. The number of winning lines is not limited to 4 lines or 2 lines. For example, three middle winning lines L1, right falling winning lines L2, and right rising winning lines L3 may be set as valid winning lines, or the number of winning lines corresponding to the number of bets is set as effective winning lines. May be.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The sound hole 145 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right portions of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for exciting games. An effect device 160 is disposed above the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided above the effect device 160. The effect device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 including two right shutters 163a and a left shutter 163b that can be opened and closed in a horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 157 (effect image) disposed on the back side of the shutter 163. And a display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 appears on the front side (player side) of the slot machine 100 when the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened horizontally outward in front of the liquid crystal display device 157. It has become. It should be noted that the display device is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, but may be any display device capable of displaying various effect images and various game information. For example, a multi-segment display (7-segment display), dot matrix display, organic EL display, plasma display , A reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decorative object (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen may be hidden by the decorative object, so that the display screen looks irregular. In the present embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may be a curved surface. The liquid crystal display device 157 corresponds to an example of notification means of the present invention.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<Pattern arrangement>
Next, the symbol arrangement applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same figure is a figure which expand | deploys and shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol given to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) planarly.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The “small role (small role 1 to small role 4)” (hereinafter referred to as “small role 1”, “small role 2”, “small role 3”, and “small role 4” respectively) A winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out. Corresponding symbol combinations are: “ANY-Cherry-ANY (cherry)” for small role 1, “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon (watermelon)” for small role 2, and Small role 3 Is “ANY-Bell-ANY (Bell)”, and the small part 4 is “Blank 2-BAR-BAR (1 sheet part)”. The corresponding payout number is as shown in FIG. In the case of “ANY-Cherry-ANY”, the symbol of the middle reel 111 may be “Cherry”, and the symbol of the left reel 110 and the right reel 112 may be any symbol. In the case of “ANY-bell-ANY”, the symbol of the middle reel 111 may be “bell”, and the symbol of the left reel 110 and the right reel 112 may be any symbol.

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

  The slot machine 100 is roughly divided into a replay low probability state (RT1), a replay high probability preparation state (RT2), a replay high probability state (RT3), a special role internal winning state (RT4), and a special game state (RT5). There are a total of five gaming states, and these gaming states are controlled by the main control unit 300. FIG. 6A shows these five gaming states. FIG. 6B shows the transition conditions for each gaming state, and FIG. 6A shows the symbols corresponding to the transition conditions shown in FIG. 6B on the arrows connecting the gaming states. Has been. When the transition condition corresponding to the symbol described in each arrow is established, the gaming state transitions in the direction of the arrow. Conditions for this game state transition include, for example, winning a predetermined combination, winning a predetermined combination internally, stopping a specific combination of symbols on a specific winning line, and playing a specified number of games. And a predetermined number of payouts may be made.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a lottery table for winning combinations in each gaming state. The horizontal axis represents each gaming state, and the vertical axis represents the lottery value for each winning combination. The internal winning probability of the winning combination in each gaming state described below is a random value obtained from the lottery data prepared in the ROM 306 corresponding to the range of the lottery data associated with each winning combination at the time of the internal lottery. Is obtained by dividing by numerical data in the range of (for example, 65535). For example, in RT5 (special game state), the lottery value of the small combination 4 is 512, and the winning probability of the small combination 4 is 512/65536 * 100≈8%. The lottery data is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each combination and lose is associated with each numerical range. It is determined whether the random number value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery is a value corresponding to the lottery data corresponding to which combination, and the internal lottery combination is determined. This lottery data is provided with settings 1 to 6 in which the winning probabilities of at least one combination are different, and a game shop clerk can arbitrarily select and set any set value.

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

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

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

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

  In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, there are a plurality of operation orders depending on the combination of the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation (for example, left middle right, left / right middle, middle left / right, middle right left, right left Middle, right, middle, left, 6 ways). The above-mentioned “re-gamer 1-2” has a plurality of types of “re-gamer 1-2” in which one of these operation orders is the correct operation order, depending on each of the plurality of operation orders. Exists. It should be noted that the internal winning probabilities of these multiple types of “re-gamer 1-2” are equal. Further, the internal winning probability shown in FIG. 7 is the sum of the internal winning probabilities of these plural types of “re-gamer 1-2”. Like this “re-game player 1-2”, a re-game player in which the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is determined by the pressing order may be referred to as “push-order replay”.

  In addition, when “Pocket 3a” is won internally, a winning line in which a symbol combination corresponding to the small role 3 is displayed is determined in accordance with the operation order of the player (see the remarks column in FIG. 7). More specifically, when a stop operation is performed in accordance with a correct operation sequence that is a predetermined operation sequence, the “bell symbol” is displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 111 (see the position of number 5 shown in FIG. 2). In other cases, the “bell symbol” is displayed on the upper stage of the middle reel 111 (see the position of the number 4 shown in FIG. 2).

  When the “bell symbol” is displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 111 (see the position of the number 5 shown in FIG. 2), the middle stage winning line L1, the lower right winning line L2, and the upper right winning line L3 shown in FIG. The symbol combinations corresponding to the small combination 3 are arranged on one pay line, and 12 medals are paid out (refer to the correct answer in the pushing order in the remarks column in FIG. 7). When the “bell symbol” is displayed on the upper stage of the middle reel 111 (see the position of the number 4 shown in FIG. 2), the symbol combinations corresponding to the upper prize line L4 shown in FIG. It is paid out (refer to the remarks column in FIG. 7 when the push order is incorrect).

  In the slot machine 100 of this embodiment, there are a plurality of operation orders depending on the combination of the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation (for example, left / right middle, left middle right, right / left middle, right middle / left, (1st stop in the middle, total 5 ways) The “small role 3a” described above has a plurality of “small roles 3a” in which one of these operation orders is the correct operation order. Note that the internal winning probabilities of these “small roles 3a” are equal. A small combination in which the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination, such as “small combination 3a”, is determined by the pressing order may be referred to as “pressing order small combination”. The “small role 3a” described here is the same in the gaming state described below.

  On the other hand, when the “small role 3b” is won internally, the “bell symbol” is displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 111 (see the position of the number 5 shown in FIG. 2) regardless of the operation order (see the remarks column in FIG. 7). reference). As a result, the symbol combinations corresponding to the small role 3 are arranged on the three winning lines of the middle stage winning line L1, the lower right winning line L2, and the upper right winning line L3 shown in FIG. 2, so that 12 medals are paid out. The The “small role 3b” described here is the same in the gaming state described below unless otherwise specified.

  In FIG. 6, when the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying role 2 is displayed in the replaying low probability state (RT1) (when winning the replaying role 2), the replaying high probability preparation state described later It is shown that the process proceeds to (RT2). Also, the figure shows that when the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is won internally, the state shifts to a special combination internal winning state (RT4) described later. Further, when a symbol combination corresponding to special role 1 or special role 2 is displayed (when winning special role 1 or special role 2), it is indicated that the state will shift to a special gaming state (RT5) described later. ing.

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

  In the replay high probability state (RT2), the winning combination that is won internally is Special Role 1, Special Role 2, Replay Role 1, Replay Role 3-4, Small Role 1, Small Role 2, Small Role 3a, Small There is a role 3b. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  Here, the “replaying role 3-4” indicates that the replaying role 3 and the replaying role 4 are won simultaneously. In this case, it is determined which symbol combination corresponding to which combination is displayed according to the operation order of the player. More specifically, when a stop operation is performed in accordance with a correct operation sequence that is a predetermined operation sequence, a symbol combination (promotion replay) corresponding to the re-playing player 3 is displayed (in FIG. In other cases, the symbol combination (falling replay) corresponding to the replaying combination 4 is displayed (refer to the remarks column in FIG. 7).

  In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, there are a plurality of operation orders depending on the combination of the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation (for example, left middle right, left / right middle, middle left / right, middle right left, right left Middle, right, middle, left, 6 ways). The above-mentioned “re-game player 3-4” has a plurality of types of “re-game players 3-4” having one of these operation orders as the correct operation order, according to each of the plurality of operation orders. Exists. It should be noted that the internal winning probabilities of these multiple types of “re-gamer 3-4” are equal. Also, the internal winning probability shown in FIG. 7 is the sum of the internal winning probabilities of these multiple types of “re-gamer 3-4”. This “re-game player 3-4” may also be referred to as “push order replay” in the same manner as the “re-game player 1-2”.

  In FIG. 6, when a symbol combination corresponding to the replaying combination 3 is displayed in the replaying high probability preparing state (RT2) (when winning the replaying combination 3), the replaying high probability state described later (RT3) is displayed, and when the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying role 4 is displayed (when winning the replaying role 4), the replaying low-probability state (RT1) described above is entered. Has been shown to do. Further, in the same figure, it is shown that when special winning 1 or special winning 2 is won internally, it will shift to the special winning internal winning state (RT4) described later. When the corresponding symbol combination is displayed (when the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is won), it is indicated that the state shifts to a special gaming state (RT5) described later.

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

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

  FIG. 6 shows that when a predetermined number of games have been consumed in the replay high probability state (RT3), the state shifts to the above-mentioned replay low probability state (RT1). Further, in the same figure, it is shown that when special winning 1 or special winning 2 is won internally, it will shift to the special winning internal winning state (RT4) described later. When the corresponding symbol combination is displayed (when the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is won), it is indicated that the state shifts to a special gaming state (RT5) described later.

<Special role internal winning state (RT4)>
The special combination internal winning state (RT4) is a state in which the special combination internal winning flag is set to ON, and the player performs either the special combination 1 or the special combination 2 by performing a stop operation at a predetermined timing. It is a gaming state in which a symbol combination corresponding to can be displayed. In the special combination internal winning state, the winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT4” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG. The winning combination for internal winning in the special combination internal winning state includes a replaying combination 1, a small combination 1, a small combination 2, a small combination 3a, and a small combination 3b. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  In addition, FIG. 6 shows that when the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1 or the special combination 2 is displayed in the special combination internal winning state (RT4), the state shifts to the special game state (RT5) described later. Has been.

<Special gaming state (RT5)>
The special game state (RT5) is a game state that is most advantageous to the player among all the game states, and is a game state in which the maximum number of medals that can be inserted is two. In the special game state, a winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT5” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG. In the special game state, a winning combination that is won internally includes a small combination 3b and a small combination 4. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed. In this special game state (RT5), since the maximum number of medals that can be inserted is two, as shown in FIG. 2 (b), the winning lines are L2 and L3. Since the symbol combinations corresponding to the small role 3 are aligned on the two winning lines, the downward-sloping winning line L2 and the rising-right winning line L3, eight medals are paid out.

  FIG. 6 shows that, in the special game state (RT5), when the specified number is paid out, the re-game low probability state (RT1) is entered. Specifically, in the case of shifting to the special gaming state based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1, when the payout of 360 or more medals is completed, the re-gaming low probability state (RT1) is entered. Transition. In addition, in the case of shifting to the special gaming state based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 2, when the payout of 120 or more medals is completed, the transition to the re-gaming low probability state (RT1) is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, when the AT flag provided in the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400 is set to ON, an effect of entering the AT gaming state is executed in the first sub-control unit main process. The This AT flag is set to ON according to the AT number provided in the RAM 408 (sometimes referred to as the remaining AT number). Here, the number of ATs indicates the number of times that the AT flag set to OFF is switched on. In the present embodiment, the gaming state is any one of the re-gaming low probability state (RT1), the re-gaming high probability preparation state (RT2), and the re-gaming high probability state (RT3), and the AT flag is off. In this case, if the AT count is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the AT count and the AT flag is set to ON. If the AT count is 0, the AT flag remains off. The number of ATs is stored in the RAM 408 of the first sub control unit 400 and is added according to a predetermined condition. In the present embodiment, 1 may be added to the number of ATs by lottery when the small winning combination 3a is won internally and the small winning combination 4 is won internally. Further, when the small role 3b is internally won in any of the replay low probability state (RT1), the replay high probability ready state (RT2), and the replay high probability state (RT3), the AT number 1 is added to. Further, when the game state is the special game state (RT5) and the player wins an internal win, 1 is added to the AT number. The AT flag set to ON is set to OFF when the gaming state shifts from the special gaming state (RT5) to the re-gaming low probability state (RT1).

  Note that the AT gaming state may be started and ended according to a predetermined condition (for example, when a specific gaming state is entered) regardless of the number of ATs. Further, a lottery for determining whether to add the number of ATs according to a predetermined condition may be executed. In a state where the AT game is being executed, the player can easily obtain medals. Depending on the length of this period or the like, there may be a situation that is more advantageous to the player than the special gaming state (RT5) described above.

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

  In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, when the small combination 3a or the small combination 4 is internally won, the effect rotation described later is executed by lottery. In the present embodiment, the effect rotation refers to at least one of these effect target reels after the effect target reels (in this embodiment, all reels 110 to 112 are used as effect target reels) are stopped by a stop operation. Is an effect of rotating the image by a predetermined rotation amount. Further, the effect target reel is a reel that is used to make a player visually recognize a predetermined mode by this effect rotation. Further, among the effect target reels, a reel rotated by effect rotation is referred to as a rotation target reel.

  The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment is configured so that a preferable stop mode (details will be described later) is easily derived when performing the effect rotation when the small combination 3a or the small combination 4 is internally won. That is, it is configured such that a preferred symbol aspect is derived in the game flow as a stop aspect before rotation. In this way, the stop mode before rotation can be narrowed to some extent, and the processing amount is reduced by predetermining the amount of rotation necessary to achieve the predetermined stop mode, and the production with a small data capacity The rotation is executed. Note that the stop mode means that a predetermined symbol is stopped at a predetermined position in the visually recognizable region (in the present embodiment, in the display window 113).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S111, reel stop data is selected based on the internal lottery result. The reel stop data is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

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

  In step S115, the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be received. When any one of the stop buttons is pressed, the stop table is referenced to stop the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button, and the stop table is set. Any one of the reels 110 to 112 is stopped according to the number of drawn frames. When all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S117. Details of the reel stop control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S209, timer update processing is performed. More specifically, various timers are updated for each time unit. If a delay counter (details will be described later) is set, the delay counter is subtracted.

  In step S211, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands prepared for transmission are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that the output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits in the present embodiment, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 11 -14 are command types (in this embodiment, basic command, input command, start lever reception command, internal winning command, effect command accompanying effect lottery process, rotation start command accompanying the start of rotation of reels 110 to 112, stop button Stop button reception command accompanying reception of operations 137 to 139, stop position information command accompanying stop processing of reels 110 to 112, winning determination command, payout number command and payout end command accompanying medal payout processing, reel stop command, game Status update command, production rotation command), bits 0-10 are commands It is composed of the data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the details of the winning combination internal lottery process (step S109) in the main process of the main control unit in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the winning combination internal lottery process (step S109) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1101, an internal lottery of a winning combination is executed based on the random number acquired in step S107 shown in FIG. Note that the fact that a winning combination is drawn may be referred to as an internal winning combination. After this internal lottery, the process proceeds to step S1103.

  In step S1103, it is determined whether the small combination 3a or the small combination 4 has been internally won. If these winning combinations are won internally, the process proceeds to step S1105, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1111.

  In step S1105, a lottery for determining whether or not to perform effect rotation (hereinafter referred to as effect rotation execution lottery) is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1107. The timing of the effect rotation execution lottery is not limited to the winning combination internal lottery process, but any timing from the timing of step S1105 (the timing at which the small role 3a or the small role 4 is won internally) to the timing at which the effect rotation is executed. It may be. The effect rotation execution lottery may not be performed. For example, since the information of the stopped symbol can be referred to at the timing when the processing such as step S115 and step S117 in FIG. 8 is performed, it may be determined whether or not the effect rotation is executed based on this information. In this case, an effect rotation preparation flag described later is not necessary.

  In step S1107, it is determined whether or not the effect rotation execution lottery in step S1105 has been won. If the lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S1109, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1111.

  In step S1109, the effect rotation preparation flag is set to ON. The effect rotation preparation flag is stored in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. When the effect rotation preparation flag is set to ON, the process proceeds to step S1111.

  In step S <b> 1111, preparation for transmitting an internal winning command indicating the result of the internal lottery to the first sub-control unit 400 is executed. The internal winning command includes information indicating the presence / absence of the effect rotation preparation flag in addition to the result of the internal winning. When this internal winning command transmission preparation is completed, the winning combination internal lottery process shown in FIG.

  Next, details of the reel rotation process (step S113) in the main process of the main controller shown in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the reel rotation process (step S113) shown in FIG.

  First, in first step S1201, it is determined whether or not the effect rotation flag is set to ON. This effect rotation flag is a flag that is set to ON in step S1407 in FIG. 13 described later, and is provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1203. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1213.

  In step S1203, a delay counter is set. This delay counter is a timer that determines a time for delaying the progress of the game during the effect rotation, and the value is set according to each effect rotation. The value of the delay counter is stored in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. After setting the delay counter, the process proceeds to step S1205.

  In step S1205, the reel to be rotated by the effect rotation (reel to be rotated) and its rotation amount are referred to, and the process proceeds to step S1207. The reels to be rotated and the rotation amount refer to information set in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 in step S1405 in FIG.

  In step S1207, when performing the effect rotation, the rotation direction of the reel is set in the direction opposite to the normal rotation direction. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1209.

  In step S1209, the rotation processing of the rotation target reel is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1211.

  In step S1211, preparation for transmitting the effect rotation command to the first sub-control unit 400 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1213. This effect rotation command includes information indicating the reel to be rotated and its rotation amount.

  In step S1213, it is determined whether or not the value of the delay counter is zero. If the value of the delay counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S1215, and if not, step S1213 is executed again. The value of the delay counter is counted down by the timer update process described above (step S209 in FIG. 9). This step S1213 is repeatedly executed until the value set in the delay counter is counted down to zero. As a result, processing (freezing) for delaying the game is performed. By executing the delay process in step S1213, the player can be sure to show the effect rotation, and the first sub-control unit 400 receives a predetermined effect (FIG. 15) that is executed when the effect rotation command is received. Step S3107) can be reliably shown to the player. The process of counting down a value other than 0 set in the delay counter corresponds to an example of the delay means of the present invention.

In step S1215, it is determined whether or not the value of the game interval timer is zero. If the value of the game interval timer is 0, the process proceeds to step S1217, and if not, step S1215 is executed again. Note that the game interval counter is a counter provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 in order to adjust the interval between games, and is counted down by the timer update process described above (step S209 in FIG. 9). In the present embodiment, the value is initialized immediately before the reel rotation is started so that the value of the game interval counter becomes 0 when 4.1 seconds have elapsed from the start of the previous reel rotation (FIG. 11). Step S1217). In addition, the context of the determination process of whether or not the game interval counter is 0 and the determination process of whether or not the value of the delay counter is 0 are not particularly limited, and may be any context.

  In step S1217, the value of the game interval counter described above is initialized, and the process proceeds to step S1219.

  In step S1219, if the rotation direction of the reel is set in the reverse direction to perform the effect rotation, the rotation direction of the reel is set to the normal rotation direction. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1221.

  In step S1221, processing for starting the rotation of all reels 110 to 112 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1223.

  In step S1223, preparation for transmitting a reel rotation start command to the first sub-control unit 400 is executed, and a series of reel rotation processing ends. The first sub-control unit 400 that has received this reel rotation start command executes a predetermined effect (see step S3113 in FIG. 15).

  Next, details of the reel stop control process (step S115) in the main control unit main process of FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the reel stop control process (step S115) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1301, it is determined whether or not the rotation speeds of the reels 110 to 112 are constant by using sensors provided on each reel. If the rotation is constant, the process proceeds to step S1303. If not, the process of step S1301 is executed again.

  In step S1303, it is determined whether there has been an effective stop button operation. This effective stop button operation is an operation of a stop button corresponding to a rotating reel, and is an operation that has not been invalidated by, for example, the delay processing described above. If the stop button is operated, the process proceeds to step S1305. If not, the process of step S1303 is executed again.

  In step S1305, the symbol position information indicating the position of the symbol applied to the reel is obtained by the rotation, and the process proceeds to step S1307.

  In step S1307, the reel stop position is determined based on the symbol position information acquired in step S1305 and the reel stop data selected in the main process of the main control unit (see step S111 in FIG. 8), and the process proceeds to step S1309. . In this reel stop data, the number of drawn symbols (details will be described later) corresponding to the symbol position information when the stop operation is performed is set, and drawing (details will be described later) is performed with reference to this value. Thus, a predetermined symbol can be made visible on the display window 113.

  Here, the pull-in will be described.

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

  In step S1309, the reel to be stopped is stopped at the stop position determined in step S1307. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1311.

  In step S1311, the reel stop information is updated, and the process proceeds to step S1313. Here, the reel stop information refers to information indicating the stop order of the reels 110 to 112 and the symbol position of the stopped reel.

  In step S1313, preparation is made to transmit a reel stop command to the first sub-control unit 400, and the process proceeds to step S1315. The first sub-control unit 400 that has received the reel stop command executes a predetermined effect (step S3113 in FIG. 15).

  In step S1315, a stop button (valid stop button) that can accept an operation is updated. In this process, the operation for the stop button corresponding to the reel whose rotation has been stopped is set to be invalid. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1317.

  In step S1317, it is determined whether all the reels 110 to 112 have stopped. If all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S1319, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1321.

  In step S1319, the effect rotation preparation process is executed, and then the reel stop control process ends. This effect rotation preparation process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1321 which proceeds when all the reels 110 to 112 are not stopped in step S1317, the reel stop data is updated. More specifically, the reel stop data for the rotating reel is updated based on the symbol position information of the already stopped reel. As a result, among the symbols applied to the reels that have already stopped, the symbols that are visible in the display window 113 are stopped in accordance with the positions of the symbols applied to the rotating reel. It is possible to adjust the pattern aspect visible in 113. After the reel stop data is updated, the process proceeds to step S1303.

  Next, details of the effect rotation preparation process (step S1319) in the reel stop control process of FIG. 12 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the effect rotation control process (step S1319) shown in FIG.

  First, in first step S1401, it is determined whether or not the effect rotation preparation flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1403. If this condition is not satisfied, the effect rotation preparation process is terminated. This effect rotation preparation flag is a flag that is set to ON in the winning combination internal lottery process (step S1109 in FIG. 10).

  In step S1403, referring to the result of the internal lottery (step S1101 in FIG. 10) and the reel stop information (step S1311 in FIG. 12), the process proceeds to step S1404.

  In step S1404, it is determined whether or not the reels 110 to 112 are stopped at the preparation stage. In order for the player to visually recognize a specific stop mode by the effect rotation, it is necessary to set in advance the stop mode before the effect rotation, the rotation reel by the effect rotation, and the rotation amount thereof. The preparatory item defines a stop mode before this effect rotation, and this information is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300. In the present embodiment, when the small combination 4 is won internally, the stop mode shown in the top diagram of FIGS. 23A to 23C is used as a preparation item. Further, when the small combination 3a is internally won, the stop mode shown in the top diagram of FIGS. 33 (a) and (b) is used as a preparation item. If the reels 110 to 112 are stopped at the preparation stage, the process proceeds to step S1405. If not, the process proceeds to step S1409. In addition, the above-described determination process for determining whether or not the preparation is performed may be executed based on any information as long as it is information that can determine whether or not the stop mode of the reels 110 to 112 is preparation. The information includes, for example, the stopped symbol position, the winning result, the number of payouts, the game state of the transfer destination, and the like.

  In step S1405, the reel to be rotated and its rotation amount are set based on the contents referred to in step S1403. Specifically, when the small combination 4 is won internally, the reel that is finally stopped (stopped by the third stop operation) is set as the rotation target reel, and the rotation amount is for one symbol. When the small combination 3a is internally won, the reel that is stopped later among the left reel 110 and the right reel 112 is set as a rotation target reel, and the rotation amount is for two symbols. Note that these pieces of information are stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300. After this process, the process proceeds to step S1407.

  In step S1407, the effect rotation flag provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S1409.

  In addition to the configuration in which the effect rotation flag is turned on when the preparation eyes are derived as in steps S1404 to S1407 so far, the effect rotation flag set to ON in advance is set to other than the preparation eyes. You may employ | adopt the structure set to OFF when it becomes a stop mode.

  In step S1409, the effect rotation preparation flag is set to OFF, and this effect rotation preparation process ends.

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
Next, processing of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. FIG. 14A is a flowchart of a main process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 14B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 14C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S301 in FIG. 14A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S301. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. In this process, an area for storing internal winning information that is information representing the result of the internal winning and an area for storing RT update information that is information indicating the gaming state are provided in the RAM 408, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S331, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S303 in the first sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 14A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

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

  Next, details of the effect control process (step S309) in the first sub-control unit main process of FIG. 14A will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the effect control process (step S309) shown in FIG.

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

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

  In step S3105, it is determined whether an effect rotation command has been received. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3107. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3109.

  In step S3107, an effect rotation command reception process is executed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3109.

  In step S3109, it is determined whether a gaming state update command has been accepted. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3111. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3113.

  In step S3111, a game state update command reception process is executed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3113.

  In step S3113, processing is executed when a command other than the internal winning command, the effect rotation command, and the gaming state update command is received. For example, processing such as reading of effect data corresponding to a case where a reel rotation start command or a reel stop command is received is performed. Thereafter, this effect control process is terminated.

  Next, details of the internal winning command reception process (step S3103) in the effect control process of FIG. 15 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the internal winning command reception process (step S3103) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3201, it is determined based on the internal winning information included in the internal winning command whether or not the small combination 3a has been internally won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3203. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3209.

  In step S3203, it is determined whether or not the AT flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3207; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3205. Note that the AT flag is set to ON in a game state update command reception process described later (step S3409 in FIG. 18).

  In step S3205, based on the information on the effect rotation preparation flag included in the internal winning command, it is determined whether or not the effect rotation preparation flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3207; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3219.

  In step S3207, effect data for notifying the operation condition (operation order) for stopping the bell symbol at the middle stage of the middle reel 111 (see the position of number 5 in FIG. 2A) is read. The first sub control unit 400 and the second sub control unit 500 execute effects according to the read effect data (see step S311 to step S315 in FIG. 14 and FIG. 19). The effect is similarly executed for the subsequent effect data. After the effect data is read, the process proceeds to step S3219.

  In step S3201, the process proceeds to step S3209 when the small combination 3a is not internally won. In step S3209, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the special gaming state (RT5) and whether the winning combination or the small combination 4 is internally won. . If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3211. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3213. Note that information indicating the gaming state is included in the gaming state update command, and is stored in the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400 when this command is received.

  In step S3211, the effect data for 7 notifications is read. Here, “7 assortment” means that the two-seven symbols are aligned in the middle stage winning line L1 shown in FIG. 2A (in the special gaming state, the invalid line not related to the winning line; hereinafter referred to as the middle stage line). Refers to that. When the effect data is read, the process proceeds to step S3219.

  Whether the AT flag is set to ON in step S3213 which proceeds when the condition that the gaming state is the special gaming state (RT5) and the internal winning of the lost game or the small role 4 is not satisfied in step S3209 It is determined whether or not. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3215; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3219.

  In step S3215, based on the internal winning information included in the internal winning command, it is determined whether or not the AT combination has been won internally. Specifically, it is determined whether or not “re-game player 1-2” or “re-game player 3-4” is internally won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3217. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3219.

  In step S3217, effect data for executing an operation notification (AT notification) for obtaining an advantageous result (refer to the correct answer in the remarks column in FIG. 7) in accordance with the internal winning combination is read. . Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3219.

  In step S3219, it is determined whether the effect rotation preparation flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3221, and if not, the internal winning command reception process is terminated.

  In step S3221, 1 is added to the number of ATs, and this internal winning command reception process is terminated.

  Note that this embodiment is configured such that the notification of the operation condition is executed when the effect rotation preparation flag is on, and there is a causal relationship between them, but this is not the only case. The process for turning on the effect rotation preparation flag and the process for notifying the operation condition may be executed independently based on the internal winning information, and at least the effect rotation preparation flag is turned on. It suffices if the operation condition is notified in at least a part of the case.

  Next, details of the effect rotation command reception process (step S3107) in the effect control process of FIG. 15 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the effect rotation command reception process (step S3107) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3301, information indicating the effect rotation reel and the amount of rotation included in the effect rotation command is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S3303.

  In step S3303, effect data corresponding to the information acquired in step S3301 is read. In the present embodiment, the effect rotation is limited to a predetermined internal winning combination (the small combination 3a in RT1 to RT3 and the small combination 4 in RT5). It is suppressed. That is, since the process of executing the effect becomes simple, this effect can be easily matched with the effect rotation. After the effect data is read, the effect rotation command reception process is terminated.

  Next, details of the game state update command reception process (step S3111) in the effect control process of FIG. 15 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the game state update command reception process (step S3111) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3401, if the gaming state is any one of the re-gaming low probability state (RT1), the re-gaming high probability preparation state (RT2), and the re-gaming high probability state (RT3), the small role 3b is internally stored. It is determined whether or not any of the conditions in which a winning combination or a special gaming state (RT5) has been won and no winning combination has been internally won (in which a winning has been won internally) is satisfied. If one of these two conditions is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3403, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3405.

  In step S3403, 1 is added to the AT number (remaining AT number), and the process proceeds to step S3405.

  In step S3405, it is first determined whether or not the AT flag is set to ON. If the AT flag is set to ON, the process proceeds to step S3413. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3407.

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

  In step S3407, it is first determined whether or not the AT number (remaining AT number) is 1 or more. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3409; otherwise, the game state update command reception process is terminated.

  In step S3409, the AT flag is set on, and the process proceeds to step S3411.

  In step S3411, 1 is subtracted from the AT number (remaining AT number), and this gaming state update command reception process is terminated.

  In step S3413, which proceeds when the AT flag is set to ON in step S3405, information indicating a new gaming state included in the gaming state update command and the current stored in the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400. Based on the information indicating the gaming state (RT information), it is determined whether or not the gaming state has shifted from the special gaming state (RT5) to the re-gaming low probability state (RT1). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3415. If not, the game state update command reception process is terminated.

  In step S3415, the AT flag is set to off (deletion of the AT flag). Thereafter, the game state update command reception process is terminated.

<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>
Next, processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 19B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 19C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 19D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S401 in FIG. 19A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S401. In this initialization process, input / output port initialization, storage area initialization in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects the strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400. In step S415 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub-control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

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

  In step S417, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S403 in the second sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 19A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S403, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

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

  Next, the image control process in step S413 in the main process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

  In step S421, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 504 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 536. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the effect image display device 157. Next, the CPU 504 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 506), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 536), and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 534 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 534 transfers the image data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 534 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504.

  In step S423, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal is input from the VDP 534. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S425. If not, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it.

  In step S425, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 536 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 536 in step S421, the CPU 504 includes information on the image data constituting the display image (the coordinate axis and image size of the VRAM 536). , VRAM coordinates (placement coordinates), transparency, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 534. The VDP 534 performs parameter setting in accordance with the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step S427, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 504 instructs the VDP 534 to start drawing an image. The VDP 534 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 504.

  In step S429, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 534 based on the end of image drawing has been input. If a generation end interrupt signal has been input, the process proceeds to step S431; Wait for input.

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

  The characteristic operation of the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described below based on the above-described content. First, an outline of this operation and problems to be solved by the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect rotation and the effect of the liquid crystal display device when the small combination 4 is won internally. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing that an effect pattern is provided for each symbol provided on the reel.

  First, a game is started by the start lever 135 and an internal lottery is executed (step S109 in FIG. 8). To do. According to this result, reel stop data that permits the above-described preparation (for example, the stop mode shown in FIG. 20B, see the description of step S1404 in FIG. 13) is read (step S111 in FIG. 8). Further, the reels 110 to 112 are rotated by the reel rotation process (step S1221 in FIG. 11). On the other hand, a reel rotation start command is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400, and a predetermined effect is executed by the liquid crystal display device 157 (step S3113 in FIG. 15). FIG. 20A shows a state in which the reels 110 to 112 are rotating and a state in which an effect is being executed by the liquid crystal display device 157.

  Subsequently, when a stop operation is performed on all reels, stop control is performed according to the reel stop data (step S115 in FIG. 8). Here, as a result of performing a stop operation at a predetermined timing, which will be described later, the Seven 2 symbols applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 are stopped in the display window 113, and the description will be continued assuming that the above preparations have been made. . In FIG. 20 (b), a state of stoppage that is one of the preparations (a state in which the seven symbols are stopped at the lower stage of the left reel 110 and the middle reel 111 and the lower stage of the right reel 112) is derived. It is shown.

  Further, when a medal is inserted to start the next game and the start lever 135 is operated, effect rotation is executed (step S1201 to step S1209 in FIG. 11). In addition, an effect rotation command is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400, and a predetermined effect is executed by the liquid crystal display device 157 (step S3107 in FIG. 15). FIG. 20C shows the first scene of the effect rotation and the effect by the liquid crystal display device 157, and FIG. 20D shows the last scene of the effect rotation and the effect by the liquid crystal display device 157. It is shown.

  After the effect rotation and the effect by the liquid crystal display device 157 are executed, all the reels 110 to 112 start rotating again (step S1221 in FIG. 11), and the liquid crystal display device 157 performs the effect by receiving the reel rotation start command. (Step S3113 in FIG. 15). FIG. 20E shows a state in which the reels 110 to 112 are rotating and a state in which an effect is being executed by the liquid crystal display device 157.

  On the other hand, it is assumed that, as a result of performing the stop operation from the state shown in FIG. In this case, the effect rotation is not executed, and the game continues as it is (see step S1404 in FIG. 13). FIG. 20 (f) shows a state in which a stop mode different from the preparation eyes is derived. Further, it is shown that the effect rotation is not executed after the start lever 135 is operated, and the process is shifted to the scene shown in FIG. The operation described with reference to FIG. 20 is an example of the characteristic operation in the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment.

  Here, the problems of the conventional slot machine regarding the effect rotation executed from FIGS. 20C to 20D will be described. In the conventional slot machine, it is assumed that the effect rotation for deriving a predetermined stop mode is executed after the reel rotation stops. Here, since there are various patterns of patterns that can be taken when the rotation of the reel is stopped, there is a problem that the number of effect rotation patterns increases, and the control burden and the data capacity increase.

  Therefore, a method of storing data used for effect rotation so as to be able to cope with all the patterns of the pattern that can be taken when the rotation of the reel is stopped is conceivable, but this method has a problem that the data capacity increases. There is. FIG. 21 shows that when the symbol shown in symbol position 10 can be derived regardless of which symbol is derived to the display window among the symbols applied to one reel, the same number of effect patterns as the symbol is present. It has been shown to be necessary.

  Next, in order not to increase the data capacity, a method of performing effect rotation by calculating each reel and how much to rotate each time according to all the pattern patterns that can be taken when the reel rotation stops is also considered. However, even with such a method, in order to make the progress of the game compatible with such processing, the processing becomes complicated, and the control burden of each hardware is incurred. For this reason, for example, the time required for the effect rotation increases, it becomes difficult to match the timing of the progress of the game and other effects, or the game cannot be smoothly advanced.

  In addition, if the production is performed corresponding to all the patterns of the pattern mode that can be taken when the rotation of the reel is stopped, the time required for deriving the predetermined stop mode after starting the production rotation also varies. The gap between the performance execution timing as shown in FIG. 22 (e) and the timing at which a predetermined stop mode is derived may become large.

  The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to derive a symbol pattern before the rotation due to the effect rotation when the small combination 3a or the small combination 4 is won internally. In other words, the stop mode before the rotation is made visible using the conventional game flow. As a result, the stop mode before the effect rotation is narrowed down to some extent and the number of patterns of the effect rotation is limited, thereby shifting the processing load, the data capacity, the execution timing of the effect and the timing at which the predetermined stop mode is derived. It solves the problem. Furthermore, by performing the effect rotation when the predetermined stop mode (preparation eye) is reached, the effect rotation as intended can be surely executed.

  Hereinafter, details of these operations will be described with reference to the drawings with appropriate reference to the above-described flowcharts. First, of the operations described with reference to FIG. 20, the operations excluding effects by the liquid crystal display device 157 will be described.

  A stop operation for winning a prize in the small combination 4 when the small combination 4 is internally won while the special gaming state (RT5) is set will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, the symbol combination corresponding to the small role 4 is “blank 2-BAR-BAR”. In the case where the small role 4 is elected internally, the timing at which these symbols can be drawn into all the reels 110 to 112 (for example, the timing at which the corresponding symbol is in the maximum drawing range from one of the winning lines) ), The stop control is executed so that the small combination 4 is won. This stop control is executed according to the stop data read from the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 (steps S111 and S115 in FIG. 8 and steps S1305 to S1309 in FIG. 12).

  On the other hand, in the case where the small winning combination 4 is won internally, when the symbol corresponding to the small winning combination 4 cannot be drawn, the stop control is executed so as to be lost (steps S1305 to S1309 in FIG. 12). . The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment, when performing stop control that causes a loss, causes each reel to stop at a predetermined position in the display window 113 based on the timing of the stop operation. The control is performed, and the effect rotation is executed after this control. Hereinafter, this flow will be specifically described.

  First, the timing of the stop operation for stopping the Seven 2 symbols of each reel at a predetermined position in the display window 113 and the stop control of each reel when the small combination 4 is internally won.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of reel stop data when the small combination 4 is won internally. Among these, (a) shows a part of stop data when the first stop operation or the second stop operation is performed on the left reel 110 in a table, and (b) shows in the middle reel 111. On the other hand, a part of the stop data when the first stop operation or the second stop operation is performed is shown in a table, and (c) shows that the first stop operation or the second stop operation is performed on the right reel 112. A part of the stop data is shown in the table. Further, (d) to (f) show stop data used when it is determined that a loss occurs at the time of the first stop and the second stop. More specifically, part (d) of the stop data when the third stop operation is performed on the left reel 110 is shown in a table, and part (e) of FIG. A part of the stop data when the third stop operation is performed is shown in a table, and (f) shows a part of the stop data when the third stop operation is performed on the right reel 112 in a table. Has been.

  The item “symbol position” at the left end of each table shown in FIG. 22 shows a number indicating the arrangement position of the symbols shown in FIG. The second item from the left shows a symbol applied to each reel corresponding to the number indicated in the “symbol position” item. In the third item “stop position” from the left, a black circle and an upward arrow indicate which position of the symbol is to be stopped and displayed on the middle line by pulling. More specifically, a black circle indicates that the corresponding symbol is a symbol drawn into the middle line (numbers “2”, “5”, and “8” shown in FIG. 2), and an arrow corresponds to the symbol. When the symbol is on the middle line, the drawing is performed when the stop operation is performed. The rightmost item “retraction” indicates the number of symbols to be drawn when a stop operation is performed when the corresponding symbol is on the middle line. By drawing a symbol corresponding to this number, the symbol corresponding to the black circle shown in the “stop position” stops at the middle line.

  In the stop data shown in FIG. 22, when the stop operation is performed at the timing when the symbol surrounded by the thick frame is on the middle stage winning line, a loss is generated using the 7 symbols of each reel. Details of this process will be described below.

  First, with reference to FIGS. 22A to 22C, the flow from the internal winning of the small role 4 to the second stop operation will be described.

  The stop operation was performed when Seven 2 symbols corresponding to symbol position “9” in the portion indicated by the thick frame in FIG. 22A (range indicated by symbol positions “9” to “13”) are in the middle line. In this case, the symbol is not drawn (the value of “drawing” corresponding to the symbol position “9” is 0). That is, the stop control of the left reel 110 is performed so that the Seven 2 symbols are stopped at the middle line as they are. In addition, when the blank operation corresponding to the symbol position “10” is in the middle line and the stop operation is performed, one symbol is drawn in (the value of “retraction” corresponding to the symbol position “10”). 1). Similarly, when a stop operation is performed when the symbols corresponding to the symbol positions “11” to “13” are in the middle stage line, the drawing corresponding to each symbol position is performed (the symbol positions “11” to “11”). (See “Retraction” value corresponding to “13”). That is, the stop control of the left reel 110 is performed so that the Seven 2 symbols are stopped at the middle line.

  That is, in the stop data shown in FIG. 22A, when the symbol corresponding to the portion indicated by the thick frame (the range indicated by the symbol positions “9” to “13”) is on the middle line, 2. When the stop operation is performed, stop control of the left reel 110 is performed so that the Seven 2 symbols are stopped at the middle line. Similarly, in the stop data shown in FIGS. 22B and 22C, when the symbol corresponding to the portion indicated by the thick frame (the range indicated by symbol positions “10” to “14”) is in the middle line, When the 1 stop operation or the 2nd stop operation is performed, the stop control of the left reel 110 is performed so as to stop the Seven 2 symbols in the middle line.

  Next, after winning the small role 4 internally, the third stop operation is performed after two Seven 2 symbols stop on the middle stage line by the first stop operation and the second stop operation, and further the effect rotation is executed. A flow is demonstrated using FIG.22 (d)-(f) and FIG. FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of effect rotation when the small combination 4 is won internally.

  For example, when it is determined that two Seven 2 symbols stop on the middle line of the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112 and become lost, the stop data for stopping the left reel 110 is shown in FIG. The indicated reel stop data is read out. If the third stop operation is performed when the symbol corresponding to the portion indicated by the thick frame (the range indicated by symbol positions “8” to “12”) in the reel stop data is on the middle stage line, the seven symbols are displayed. The left reel 110 is controlled to stop at the bottom of the display window 113 (the position of the number “3” shown in FIG. 2). That is, the Seven 2 symbols stop at the positions of numbers “3”, “5”, and “8” shown in FIG. 2 (see the top diagram in FIG. 23C).

  Similarly, when it is determined that two Seven 2 symbols stop on the middle line of the left reel 110 and the right reel 112 to cause a loss, and the reel stop data shown in FIG. When the third stop operation is performed when the symbol corresponding to the portion indicated by the thick frame (the range indicated by symbol positions “9” to “13”) is in the middle line, the numbers “2” and “6” illustrated in FIG. "7" will stop at the position of "8" (refer to the top diagram of Fig. 23 (b)).

  In addition, when it is determined that two Seven 2 symbols stop on the middle line of the left reel 110 and the middle reel 111 and lose, and the reel stop data shown in FIG. When the third stop operation is performed when the symbol corresponding to the portion indicated by the frame (the range indicated by symbol positions “9” to “13”) is on the middle line, the numbers “2”, “5”, “ The Seven 2 symbol stops at the position “9” (see the top diagram in FIG. 23A).

  As described above, when the small role 4 is won internally, a stop operation is performed at a predetermined timing (a timing corresponding to a portion indicated by a thick line in each stop data in FIG. 22), so that three seven 2 It can be lost due to the stop mode (see the top diagram of FIGS. 23A to 23C) where the symbols are not aligned with the middle line. This stop mode corresponds to an example of the preparation described above. This preparation is a preferable stop mode for deriving the effect rotation target mode to be described later by effect rotation. In the present embodiment, this preparation item is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300. In addition, since a symbol different from the Seven 2 symbol is drawn at a timing other than the predetermined timing, the Seven 2 symbol stops in an area outside the display window 113.

  In addition, as described above, in the present embodiment, the stop mode in which the three seven 2 symbols are not aligned with the middle line regardless of the operation order of the stop buttons 137 to 139 (FIG. 23A). The reel stop data that can be lost according to (c) is read out, but this is not limited to the case where there is no concept of the operation order in the stop button. A concept may be provided. Specifically, when the stop buttons 137 to 139 are operated in accordance with a predetermined operation order, the reel stop data shown in FIGS. 22A to 22F is allowed to be selected (3). In addition to these seven 2 symbols, the reels 110 to 112 are allowed to stop in a stop mode (see the top diagram in FIGS. 23A to 23C) in which the two lines are not aligned with the middle line. When the stop button is not operated in accordance with a predetermined operation sequence, the reel stop data is not selected (a stop mode in which the three seven 2 symbols are not aligned with the middle stage line (FIGS. 23A to 23)). It is only necessary that the reels 110 to 112 are not permitted to be stopped) (see the top drawing of c)). That is, the stop buttons 137 to 139 for stopping the reels 110 to 112 in the stop mode (see the top diagram of FIGS. 23A to 23C) in which the three seven 2 symbols are not aligned with the middle line. The operation condition requires the operation timing of each stop button in addition to the operation order of these stop buttons.

  Next, the flow of effect rotation will be described from the preparation described above.

  First, whether or not to execute the effect rotation is performed in a winning combination internal lottery process (step S109 in FIG. 8). More specifically, when the small combination 4 is won internally, a lottery is executed as to whether or not the effect rotation is executed (step S1105 in FIG. 10), and when the lottery is won, the effect rotation preparation flag is set to ON ( Step S1111 in FIG.

  In the reel stop control process (step S115 in FIG. 8 and FIG. 12) executed after the winning combination internal lottery process, when all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the stop mode is the same as that in the above preparation. If the effect rotation preparation flag is set to ON, an effect rotation flag that is a flag for executing effect rotation is set to ON (step S1407 in FIG. 13). Further, the reel to be rotated and the amount of rotation at the time of effect rotation are also set (step S1405 in FIG. 13). When the small combination 4 is internally won, the reel stopped by the third stop operation is set as the rotation target reel, and the rotation amount is for one symbol.

  Thereafter, when the start lever 135 is operated to start the next game by performing a medal insertion operation, a reel rotation process is executed through a predetermined process (step S113 in FIG. 8). In this reel rotation process, when the effect rotation flag is set to ON, the rotation process is executed according to the set rotation target reel and the rotation amount (step S1201 to step S1209 in FIG. 11). By this processing, effect rotation is performed in which the reel stopped by the third stop operation rotates backward by one symbol. That is, from the preparatory eye (see the top diagram of FIGS. 23A to 23C), the effect rotation that changes to the stop mode in which the three seven 2 symbols are aligned on the middle line is executed. The second figure from the top in FIGS. 23 (a) to 23 (c) shows a state in which the two 2 symbols are in a stopped state aligned with the middle line. In the following, the stop mode in which the Seven 2 symbols are aligned with the middle line by this effect rotation is referred to as an effect rotation target mode. This effect rotation target mode is a stop mode in which the player can be entertained in the stop mode after performing the effect rotation. The effect rotation in the present embodiment is to rotate the reel to be rotated at the same time by the set amount of rotation. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the set amount of rotation is divided into a plurality of times. A reel may be rotated. More specifically, each time a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined operation unit (for example, the bet buttons 130 to 132) is operated, the rotation is rotated by a part of the rotation amount required for the effect rotation. There may be.

  After the effect rotation is executed, a process of rotating all the reels 110 to 112 is executed to advance the game (step S1221 in FIG. 11). 23 (a) to 23 (c) shows a state where all the reels 110 to 112 are rotating. In this case, the timing for starting the rotation of all the reels 110 to 112 may be random. More specifically, for example, each of the reels 110 to 112 is provided with a plurality of rotation start delay tables in which the time from the completion of the performance rotation to the start of rotation is associated with each of the reels 110 to 112. This delay table may be determined by lottery, and the rotation of each of the reels 110 to 112 may be started based on the determined delay table. With such a configuration, it is possible to change the pattern of the stop mode for the player who performs the stop operation smoothly (hurry up).

  The operation described above corresponds to an example of a characteristic operation in the first embodiment. When the Seven 2 symbol does not stop at the position shown in the top diagram of FIGS. 23A to 23C, the effect rotation is not executed (step S1404 shown in FIG. 13). That is, the effect rotation as intended by the designer can be reliably executed by this effect rotation. Further, in this embodiment, when the effect rotation is executed, 1 is added to the AT number, so that the player can enjoy the effect rotation more. In addition, in this embodiment, the number of patterns of effect rotation is limited by using the stop control for the internal winning combination which is the control in the conventional game so that the stop mode before the rotation by the effect rotation can be derived. (In this embodiment, only three patterns of effect rotation can be performed), and it is possible to reduce an increase in control burden and data capacity, or to suppress a deviation in timing between the execution timing of the effect and a predetermined stop mode. There are cases where it can be done.

  In this example, as shown in the top diagram in FIGS. 23A to 23C, the three seven 2 symbols which are one design mode are not aligned with the middle line in this embodiment. Stop mode, that is, one design mode is a stop mode that is stopped at one line of a plurality of lines. However, the present invention is not limited to such a case. It is good also as a stopped stop aspect, and one symbol aspect of some symbol aspects (a part of all the symbol aspects comprised by all reels 110-112) is one of several lines. It is good also as a stop mode stopped on the line. Thus, even if it is a case where a preparatory eye is comprised, the number of patterns of effect rotation can be restrict | limited and the effect mentioned above can be acquired. In this embodiment, since the relative relationship between the first stop mode and the second stop mode is uniform, the amount of rotation required to switch from the first stop mode to the second stop mode is predetermined. However, as described above, if the relative relationship between the first stop mode and the second stop mode is not uniform (there are multiple patterns), What is necessary is just to comprise so that the rotation amount required in order to switch from a stop mode to a 2nd stop mode may be derived | led-out from a 1st stop mode and a 2nd stop mode.

  In the above description, the three reels 110 to 112 correspond to an example of an effect target reel in the gaming machine of the present invention. Moreover, the said preparation (the top aspect of Fig.23 (a)-(c)) is equivalent to an example of the 1st stop aspect in the game stand of this invention. At this time, the three seven 2 symbols correspond to the first symbol mode in the gaming machine of the present invention, and the position where the seven 2 symbols stop corresponds to an example of the first stop region (FIG. 23A). (Refer to the line indicated by SL1 in (c)). The small role 4 corresponds to an example of a first lottery result in the gaming machine of the present invention. Further, the effect rotation target mode (see the second drawing from the top of FIGS. 23A to 23C) corresponds to an example of the second stop mode in the game machine of the present invention. At this time, the three seven 2 symbols correspond to the second symbol form in the gaming machine of the present invention, and the position where the seven 2 symbols stop corresponds to an example of the second stop region (FIG. 23A). (Refer to the line indicated by SL2 in (c)).

  Here, a modified example of the embodiment in the case where the winning combination 4 is won internally will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of a stop area that can be defined in the display window 113 provided in the slot machine 100. FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of a modification example of the effect rotation.

  In the embodiment when the small role 4 is won internally, the line indicated by SL1 in FIGS. 23 (a) to 23 (c) is the first stop area, and the line indicated by SL2 in FIG. 23 is the second stop area. However, these stop areas are merely examples, and any area may be used as long as one display area is assigned to one effect target reel in the display window 113. In FIG. 24, an example of a stop area in which one symbol area is assigned to one effect target reel in the display window 113 is indicated by a dotted line. These stop areas may overlap with a winning line for determining whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination has been prepared, or whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination has been prepared. It may be an invalid line that is not determined.

  In the embodiment in which the small role 4 is elected internally, no profit is given to the player in the preparation stage, and 1 is added to the AT number when it becomes the production rotation target aspect, As in this embodiment, when the second stop mode is entered, a profit may be given to the player. By configuring in this way, the interest of the game can be improved. Even if no profit is given, the player can be entertained by the effect rotation.

  In the example in the case where the small role 4 is won internally, the case where the first symbol aspect and the second symbol aspect are the same symbol aspect (three seven two symbols) has been described. For example, FIG. ) As shown in FIG. 1, the first symbol pattern (Seven 2 symbols) may be different from the second symbol pattern (Seven 1 symbols).

  In the embodiment in which the small combination 4 is won internally, the three reels 110 to 112 are used as the production target reels, but it is not necessary to use all of the plurality of reels as the production target reels. For example, a configuration may be used in which only the left reel 110 is used as a production target reel, and production rotation is executed using only the left reel 110.

  In the embodiment in which the small combination 4 is won internally, the case of effect rotation by reverse rotation has been described, but there is no particular limitation on the rotation direction, and the forward direction (the rotation direction of the reel in a normal game). Alternatively, the rotation direction may be set for each effect target reel, or may be rotated once in the forward direction and then in the reverse direction. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the effect rotation in which the third stopped reel is reversely rotated by one symbol has been described. However, for example, a rotation amount corresponding to one reel rotation may be added (reverse rotation by 22 symbols). ).

  In the embodiment in which the small combination 4 is won internally, a configuration in which the first stop area and the second stop area are different from each other by only one effect target reel has been described (for example, in FIG. Only the reel 112 is different.) In this case, since only one effect target reel is different, only one rotation target reel is required. That is, since only the effect target reels need to be rotated when changing from the first stop mode to the second stop mode, the control burden in effect rotation can be reduced and the data capacity can be reduced. In addition, this structure is an example, Comprising: You may comprise so that a 1st stop area and a 2nd stop area may not overlap at all, and a 1st stop area and a 2nd stop area are the same area | regions. You may comprise so that it may become.

  Here, the case where the first stop area and the second stop area described above are the same area will be described in more detail. When the first stop area (see SL1) and the second stop area (see SL2) described with reference to FIG. 23 are the same area (for example, both areas are SL2), The two stop modes are the same stop mode. That is, the effect rotation is executed from the state where the first stop mode is displayed, and the first stop mode is displayed again. In the present embodiment, only one symbol (seven 2 symbols) constituting the first symbol aspect is applied to each of the reels 110 to 112. Therefore, in the effect rotation in this case, the rotation target reel is again at the same position. Stop it. For example, the same symbol is displayed once more by rotating one turn (for 21 symbols) (either forward direction or reverse direction), or the same symbol is displayed in the reverse direction after rotating in the forward direction. The same symbol may be displayed again by rotating. In addition, when a plurality of symbols constituting the first symbol aspect are applied to the reel to be rotated, rotation control is executed so that any one of these symbols is displayed in the first stop area. You may let them. That is, from the stop mode in which the symbols (seven 2 symbols) constituting the first symbol mode are stopped in the first stop area (middle line), the second symbol mode is the same as the first symbol mode by the production rotation. You may comprise so that it may become a stop mode (stop mode corresponding to the 2nd stop mode) which stopped in the 2nd stop field same as the 1st stop field. In this case, the rotation amount required for the effect rotation is a rotation amount (for example, one rotation (22 symbols)) that is an integral multiple of the rotation amount for rotating the reels 110 to 112 once. 112 may be all reels, or may be a part of the reels 110 to 112. In addition, the design (seven 2 symbols) constituting the first design mode is configured to be changed to the first stop mode by effect rotation from the first stop mode stopped in the first stop region (middle stage line). May be.

  In the embodiment in which the small combination 4 is won internally, the configuration in which the line indicated by SL1 in FIGS. 23A to 23C changes to three patterns by the stop operation has been described. In addition to this, for example, the first stop area is limited to only one pattern of the line SL shown in FIG. 23 (a), and the effect rotation that rotates backward by one symbol of the right reel 112 is executed. The structure which fixed the one stop area | region and the reel to be rotated may be sufficient.

  In the embodiment in which the small combination 4 is internally won, the example in which the effect rotation is started by receiving the start lever 135 after all the reels that are the effect target reels are stopped has been described. That is, accepting the start lever 135 corresponds to an example of the effect start condition. The effect start condition is not limited to the reception of the start lever 135, and may be any condition that is satisfied while the effect target reel is stopped after the effect target reel is stopped. For example, the effect target reel It is good also as production start conditions that all stopped. Note that the above-described effect rotation execution lottery may be performed when the condition for starting the effect rotation is satisfied.

  In the embodiment in the case where the small combination 4 is won internally, the first design mode stopped in the first stop area has been described for the effect rotation that moves to the second stop area (see FIG. 23). In addition to this, for example, as shown in FIG. 25 (b), the first design mode (seven 2 symbols) is stopped from the stop mode in which the first stop mode (middle winning line L1) is stopped. You may comprise so that the 2nd symbol aspect (seven 1 symbol) different from a symbol aspect may become the stop aspect stopped in the 1st stop area | region. Note that the gaming table configured as described above is referred to as a second embodiment.

  Up to here, the operation excluding the effects by the liquid crystal display device 157 has been described among the operations described with reference to FIG. Among these, in order to make the preparation shown in the top diagram of FIGS. 23A to 23C, in each stop table of FIG. 22, a stop operation is performed at a timing corresponding to a portion surrounded by a thick line. Explained what needs to be done. However, if no information is given to the player, the stop operation may not be performed at this timing. In order to solve this problem, for example, the liquid crystal display device 157 may perform an effect of notifying the stop operation for the preparation. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the frequency at which the effect rotation is executed.

  In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, in order to increase the frequency of execution of the above-mentioned effect rotation when the small role 4 is internally won, an effect (hereinafter referred to as 7-set notification) that notifies a stop operation that becomes an operation motivation improvement mode described later. (Referred to as production) is executed by the liquid crystal display device 157 (see step S3211 in FIG. 16). The configuration with this effect will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram showing an example of a reel stop mode when the small combination 4 is won internally.

  FIG. 26 shows the same state as that shown in FIG. Here, the liquid crystal display device 157 displays “7 Aim for 7 (seven 2 symbols)”. It can be expected that the player performs a stop operation aiming at the Seven 2 symbols appearing in the display window 113 by the 7-set notification effect. If the stop operation is performed aiming at the Seven 2 symbol, the stop operation is performed at the timing corresponding to the portion surrounded by the thick line shown in FIG. The frequency which becomes the top of Drawing 23 (a)-(c)) can be raised. Note that this 7-set notification effect is an example of an effect that notifies the player of the operation timing. In addition, the 7-set notification effect is not limited to the direct expression such as “aiming for 7 (seven 2 symbols)” described above, and it is desired to derive the top stop mode in FIGS. 23 (a) to (c). It may be an effect (for example, a display of “chance”) that is executed only occasionally. Thereby, the frequency at which the effect rotation is executed can be increased, and the player can be entertained.

  In the above description, the liquid crystal display device 157 corresponds to an example of a notification unit of the present invention. Moreover, the combination of the 1st sub control part 400 and the 2nd sub control part 500 is corresponded to an example of the alerting | reporting control means of this invention. Note that the notification means is not limited to the liquid crystal display device 157, and for example, speakers 272, 277 and a lamp 420 may be used.

  Up to this point, the description has been given of the effects (seven notification effects) executed using the liquid crystal display device 157 in order to increase the frequency at which the effect rotation is executed. Here, a configuration in which the player more eagerly aims at the Seven 2 symbols when the above-described seven uniform notification effects are executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28. FIG. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of a reel stop mode when the internal winning result in the special gaming state (RT5) is a loss. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of reel stop data when the internal winning result in the special gaming state (RT5) is a loss. The reel stop data items in FIG. 28 are the same as those described with reference to FIG.

  In the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment, when the internal winning result in the special gaming state (RT5) is a loss, the above-described seven-set notification effects are executed in the same manner as in the case where the small role 4 is internally won (see FIG. 16 step S3211). FIG. 27 shows a state in which the above seven uniform notification effects are executed when an internal winning is made in the special game state.

  On the other hand, the reel stop data read according to the internal winning result (step S111 in FIG. 8) can align the Seven 2 symbols to the middle line by performing a stop operation at a predetermined timing described later. In the reel stop data corresponding to each reel shown in FIGS. 28A to 28C, a range corresponding to the timing at which the Seven 2 symbols can be stopped at the middle line is indicated by a thick frame. . When the above seven notifications are made, it can be expected that the player performs a stop operation aiming at the Seven 2 symbol appearing in the display window 113. If the stop operation is performed aiming at the Seven 2 symbol, the stop operation is performed at the timing corresponding to the range surrounded by the thick frame in the reel stop data in FIGS. Can be increased (see the diagram shown at the bottom of FIG. 27). Since the middle line is not effective in the special game state, even if Seven 2 symbols are aligned on the winning line, the special combination 1 is not won (is lost). In the following, a stop mode in which Seven 2 symbols are aligned on the middle line when an internal winning is made in a special game state will be referred to as an operation motivation improvement mode. At this time, the three seven 2 symbols correspond to an example of the third symbol aspect in the present invention, and the position where the seven 2 symbols stop corresponds to an example of the third stop region. Thus, the third symbol aspect may be the same symbol aspect as at least one of the first symbol aspect and the second symbol aspect described above. The third stop area may also be the same stop area as at least one of the first stop area and the second stop area described above (details will be described later). In addition, the stop operation for deriving the operation motivation improvement mode is a stop operation that facilitates deriving the preparation. Furthermore, this operation motivation improvement mode is a stop mode that is more advantageous to the player as the player motivates the stop operation for deriving. In addition, as an advantageous stop mode here, for example, a stop mode in which medals are often paid out, a stop mode in which a transition is made to a special game state or a high replay probability state, or a period during which AT games are executed is granted or extended. Stop mode to be used.

  Further, the player's degree of advantage is compared between the preparation item (see the bottom diagram in FIG. 26) and the operation motivation improvement mode (see the bottom diagram in FIG. 27). First, in these stop modes, no prize is won and no medals are paid out. Therefore, there is no difference in the merit of paying out medals. On the other hand, in the preparation, when it is decided to execute the effect rotation by lottery, 1 is added to the AT number (step S3221 in FIG. 16), whereas in the operation motivation improvement mode, the AT number is always 1. Addition is performed (step S3403 in FIG. 18). Therefore, it can be said that the operation motivation improvement mode is a stop mode that is more advantageous for the player than the preparation eye. The operation motivation improvement mode is not limited to the mode in which the AT right can be obtained more easily than the preparation eye as in this embodiment, and any operation mode that is more advantageous for the player than the preparation eye can be obtained. It may be a stop mode.

  When the 7-notification effect is executed, the player is eagerly aiming for the Seven 2 design in the hope that the player will be in the above-described mode of operation improvement even when the small role 4 is elected internally. become. This makes it easy to derive the above-mentioned preparations, so that the frequency of effect rotation can be increased. Further, the preparation and the operation motivation improvement mode are the same when the first stop operation and the second stop operation are performed (see the upper and middle diagrams of FIG. 26 and the upper and middle diagrams of FIG. 27). The player's willingness to operate can be maintained until the third stop operation is performed.

  Since the preparatory eye uses an area on the downstream side in the rotation direction of the reel from the operation motivation improvement mode, in order to derive the operation motivation improvement mode, when the Seven 2 symbols are attracted to the middle line, the preparation eye is derived. Seven 2 symbols will be attracted to the required pull-in range. In other words, by preparing the preparation in the region downstream of the operation direction of the reel with respect to the operation motivation improvement mode, it is possible to imagine that the operation motivation improvement mode is derived and to make it easy to derive the preparation eye. it can. Note that, as in the present embodiment, the effect rotation target mode after the effect rotation and the operation motivation improvement mode are set to the same stop mode, and the stop mode and the preparation eye are made different in the final production target reel. Thus, it is possible to execute the effect rotation by controlling only one reel while maintaining the player's willingness to operate until the third stop operation is performed.

  In the above description, the losing in the special gaming state corresponds to an example of the second lottery result on the gaming table of the present invention. The operation motivation improvement mode corresponds to an example of a third stop mode in the game machine of the present invention. At this time, the position where the three Seven 2 symbols are stopped corresponds to an example of the third stop region.

  Up to this point, the configuration has been described in which the player is more eager to aim at the Seven 2 symbols when the above-described seven notification effects are executed. Here, with reference to FIG. 29 and FIG. 30, in the special gaming state (RT5), the case where the small role 4 is internally won to derive the above-mentioned preparatory eye and the case where the player loses the internal winning are derived. In this case, the reel stop data when the stop operation is performed in the order of the left reel 110, the middle reel 111, and the right reel 112 are compared. FIG. 29 is a diagram comparing the reel stop data of the first stop and the second stop when the small combination 4 is won internally and the internal win result during the RT5 setting is a loss. FIG. 30 is a diagram comparing the reel stop data of the third stop when the small combination 4 is won internally and when the internal winning result during the RT5 setting is lost. In the following description, the above effect will be confirmed, and a modified example of reel stop data will be described.

  First, FIG. 29A shows reel stop data of the left reel 110 to be first stopped. In both reel stop data, the range for drawing the Seven 2 symbols into the middle stage line is the same (see the portion surrounded by the bold line). In other words, the first stop operation for making the preparation when the small winning combination 4 is won internally and the first stop operation for making the operation motivation improvement mode when winning the internal winning combination are the same stop operation. is there.

  Next, FIG. 29B shows reel stop data of the middle reel 111 to be second stopped. As in the case of FIG. 29A, the range for drawing the Seven 2 symbols to the middle line is the same (see the portion surrounded by the thick line). That is, the second stop operation for making the above-mentioned preparation when the small combination 4 is won internally and the second stop operation for making the operation motivation improvement mode when the internal winning is made for the loss are the same stop operation. is there.

  Further, FIG. 30 shows reel stop data of the right reel 112 to be third stopped. Unlike the case of FIG. 29 above, when the small role 4 is won internally, the Seven 2 symbol is stopped below the middle line (more specifically, the position of the number “9” shown in FIG. 2). Retraction is performed. The stop operation in which this pull-in is performed is a stop operation at a timing when the symbols corresponding to the symbol positions “9” to “13” are in the middle line. On the other hand, when an internal win is won, the drawing is performed so that the Seven 2 symbols are stopped on the middle line. The stop operation in which the pull-in is performed is a stop operation at a timing when the symbols corresponding to the symbol positions “10” to “14” are in the middle line. That is, the third stop operation for making the preparation when the small winning combination 4 is won internally and the third stop operation for making the operation motivation improvement mode when the winning combination is lost are strictly different. It is a stop operation. However, looking at the reel stop data of both, the stop position of the Seven 2 symbol is the difference of one symbol, so the stop corresponding to the symbol position “10” to “13” is in the middle line If it is an operation, it is possible to derive both a preparation eye and an operation motivation improvement mode. In addition, for example, the case where the stop position of the Seven 2 symbol is a difference between two symbols is conceivable. However, when the size of the display window 113 is smaller than the maximum drawing range (four symbols in this embodiment). There is a stop operation at a timing at which both modes can be derived.

  Furthermore, the stop operation notified by the seven notification effects “aiming for the Seven 2 symbols” is a stop operation including at least the stop operation at the timing when the Seven 2 symbols can be visually recognized in the display window 113. In the case of winning internally in the special gaming state, the stop operation for stopping the Seven 2 symbols on the middle line in accordance with the notification at the timing when the display window 113 becomes visible is indicated by the number “1” shown in FIG. This is a stop operation at a timing when there are Seven 2 symbols at positions “2”, “4”, “5”, “7”, and “8”. In FIG. 29 and FIG. 30, a range corresponding to this timing is indicated by a region surrounded by a dotted line. The stop operation at this timing is a stop operation capable of deriving both stop modes of the preparation eye and the operation motivation improvement mode.

  As described above, when the small role 4 is internally won, even if the notification of the stop operation for performing the operation motivation improvement mode is performed, the frequency of the effect rotation can be increased. .

  29 and 30, the case where the drawing of the Seven 2 symbols is performed in the maximum drawing range has been described. However, for example, when the Seven 2 symbols are in the display window 113, the drawing range is executed so that the drawing is performed. May be a narrower configuration. Hereinafter, this modification will be described.

  First, the case where the drawing is performed when the symbol is in the display window 113 will be specifically described with reference to FIG. In order to stop the symbol at the number “1”, it is necessary to perform a stop operation at a timing when the symbol is at the position of the number “1”. Similarly, in order to stop the symbols at the numbers “4” and “7”, it is necessary to perform a stop operation at the timing when the symbols are at the positions of the numbers “4” and “7”, respectively. Further, in order to stop the symbol at the number “2”, it is necessary to perform a stop operation at the timing when the symbols are at the positions of the numbers “1” and “2”. Similarly, to stop the symbol at the number “5”, to stop the symbol at the number “8” in order to stop the symbol at the position of the numbers “4” and “5”, the number “7”. It is necessary to perform a stop operation at the timing when the symbol is at the position “8”. Further, in order to stop the symbol at the number “3”, it is necessary to perform a stop operation at a timing when the symbol is located at the positions of the numbers “1” to “3”. Similarly, in order to stop the symbol at the number “6”, in order to stop the symbol at the number “9” in order to stop the symbol at the number “6”, the number “7”. It is necessary to perform a stop operation at the timing when there is a symbol at the position “9” to “9”.

  Here, with respect to the case where the stop operation for deriving the operation motivation improvement mode is notified when the small role 4 is internally won in the special gaming state (RT5) in the above-described modification, FIG. 29 and FIG. 30 are used again. I will explain.

  First, as described above, the first stop operation for the left reel 110 and the second stop operation for the middle reel 111 are the same in both the preparation eye and the operation motivation improving mode.

  Among the stop operations for deriving the operation motivation improvement mode, the third stop operation for the last right reel 112 is the stop operation at the timing when the number of the numbers “7” and “8” shown in FIG. This is a stop operation at the timing when the symbols corresponding to the symbol positions “10” and “11” shown in FIG. 30 are at the position of the number “8” shown in FIG. Note that the range surrounded by the dotted line shown in FIG. 30 corresponds to this timing. On the other hand, among the stop operations for deriving the preparatory stitches, the third stop operation for the last right reel 112 is a stop at the timing when there are Seven 2 symbols at the positions “7” to “9” shown in FIG. This is a stop operation at the timing when the symbols corresponding to the symbol positions “9” to “11” shown in FIG. 30 are at the position of the number “8” shown in FIG. The timing of the stop operation for deriving the operation motivation improvement mode is included in the timing of the stop operation for deriving this preparation.

  As described above, the stop operation for deriving the operation motivation improvement mode is included in the stop operation for deriving the preparation eye. Therefore, when the small combination 4 is won internally, the frequency of the effect rotation can be increased by notifying the stop operation for deriving the operation motivation improvement mode. In the above description, in order to make it easier to derive the preparation eyes, the preparation eyes are formed in the region on the downstream side in the rotation direction of the reel from the operation motivation improvement mode. The preparatory eye may be configured to be established in the region upstream of the reel rotation direction with respect to the operation motivation improving mode. That is, it is only necessary that at least the stop operation for deriving the preparation eye is provided with a stop operation overlapping with the stop operation for deriving the operation motivation improvement mode. Furthermore, it is preferable that the overlapping stop operation is configured such that the symbol (for example, Seven 2 symbols) to be targeted includes at least a part of the stop operation existing in the area in the display window 113. Even in the case of such a configuration, it is possible to imagine that the operation motivation improvement mode is derived and to easily derive the preparation eyes. Here, a modification in which the above-described pull-in range is limited to the display window 113 with respect to the configuration of the first embodiment described above is referred to as a third embodiment. Moreover, what applied the difference of the structure of 1st Embodiment mentioned above and 2nd Embodiment to the modification which limited the drawing range demonstrated above in the display window 113 is called 4th Embodiment.

  Up to this point, the embodiment of the operation related to the effect rotation executed when the “small role 4” is won internally, and the modification thereof have been described.

  Subsequently, it is executed when the small role 3a is internally won in any of the replay low probability state (RT1), the replay high probability preparation state (RT2), and the replay high probability state (RT3). The production rotation will be described. This configuration is referred to as a fifth embodiment.

  First, the small role 3a will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing the interval between the bell symbols applied to the reels 110 to 112. As described above, the small role 3a has a plurality of operation sequences (for example, right / left / middle, middle / left / right, middle / right / left, right / left / middle, middle / first-stop) in combination of the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation. One of them is a correct operation order. When the stop operation is performed in accordance with this correct operation sequence (hereinafter referred to as the correct order of pressing), the “bell symbol” is displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 111 (see the position of number 5 shown in FIG. 2). In other cases (hereinafter, referred to as incorrect pressing order), the “bell symbol” is displayed on the upper stage of the middle reel 111 (see the position of number 4 shown in FIG. 2).

  In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, a plurality of bell symbols are provided on the reels 110 to 112, and the interval is set so that the bell symbol can be stopped in the display window 113 at any timing. It is arranged in the space. FIG. 31 shows that the bell symbols applied to each reel are provided at intervals of a maximum of 4 symbols.

  For example, a case will be described in which a stop operation is performed at a timing when the replay symbol at symbol position “11” on the left reel is at the position of number “2” shown in FIG. When the bell symbol is stopped at the position of the number “3” shown in FIG. 2 by this stop operation, the drawing is not performed. In this case, the bell symbol at the symbol position “12” stops at the position of the number “3” shown in FIG. Further, when the bell symbol is stopped at the position of the number “2” shown in FIG. 2 by this stop operation, the drawing for four symbols is performed. In this case, the bell symbol at the symbol position “7” stops at the position of the number “2” shown in FIG. Further, when the bell symbol is stopped at the position of the number “1” shown in FIG. 2 by this stop operation, the drawing for three symbols is performed. In this case, the bell symbol at the symbol position “7” stops at the position of the number “1” shown in FIG.

  As described above, in the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, the bell symbol is placed on the reels 110 to 112 so that the bell symbol can be stopped in the display window 113 by being pulled in regardless of the timing of the stop operation. There are several. By using this configuration, it is possible to perform stop control that makes the bell symbol stop position different between when the correct answer is in the pressing order and when the incorrect answer is in the pressing order. Hereinafter, this specific example will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows an example of a reel stop mode when the small combination 3a is internally won.

  In FIG. 32, when the stop operation in the order of left middle right is the correct operation sequence, the stop mode when the stop operation is performed according to this correct operation sequence is shown in the leftmost column. (See FIG. 32 (a)). Further, in the case where the stop operation in the order of middle right and left is the correct operation sequence, the stop mode when the stop operation is performed according to the correct operation sequence is shown in the middle column (FIG. 32 (b). )reference). Further, the stop mode when the push order is incorrect in both of the above two cases is shown in the rightmost column (see FIG. 32C).

  In the correct answer in the pushing order, the bell symbol is placed in the middle stage of the middle reel 111 so that the three winning lines of the middle stage winning line L1, the lower rightward winning line L2, and the upper right winning line L3 shown in FIG. The operation stops at the position of number 5 shown in FIG. At this time, reading of the reel stop data for stopping the bell symbols is also performed on the left reel 110 and the right reel 112 so that the bell symbols are stopped obliquely, and stop control based on the data is executed. By this process, the bell symbol stops at the upper stage of the reels that are stopped first among the left reel 110 and the right reel 112, and the bell symbol stops at the lower stage of the reels that are stopped later. That is, when the left reel stops before the right reel, the bell symbols are aligned on the downward-sloping winning line L3 shown in FIG. 2A (see FIG. 32A), and the left reel is behind the right reel. When stopped, bell symbols are aligned on the upward winning line L2 shown in FIG. 2A (see FIG. 32B). Note that these stop modes are stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 as preparations when the small combination 3a is internally won.

  On the other hand, when the answer is incorrect, the bell symbol stops at the upper stage of the middle reel 111 (see the position of the number 4 shown in FIG. 2) so that the small role 3 is won on the upper prize line L4 shown in FIG. At this time, reading of the reel stop data for stopping the bell symbol on the left reel 110 and the right reel 112 and stop control based on this data are executed so that the bell symbol is aligned with the upper winning line L4. (See FIG. 32C).

  Next, the operation in the case of winning the lottery (step S1105 in FIG. 10) for performing the effect rotation after winning the small combination 3a will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram showing an example of effect rotation when the small combination 3a is won internally.

  When the small role 3a is won internally, and then the lottery that performs the effect rotation is won, the stop operation is performed in accordance with the correct operation sequence, and the above preparations are made (see FIGS. 32 (a) and (b)). On the condition (step S1404 in FIG. 13), the effect rotation that rotates in the opposite direction by two symbols is executed with the reel that is stopped later among the left reel 110 and the right reel 112 as the rotation target reel (FIG. 11). Step S1201 to step S1209, FIG. 13 step S1405), and then all reels start to rotate (step S1221 in FIG. 11).

  For example, when the right order is correct and the right reel 112 is stopped after the left reel 110, the right reel 112 is rotated in the reverse direction by two symbols. Rotates. FIG. 33A shows this operation. In the correct push order, when the left reel 110 is stopped after the right reel 112, a process of rotating the left reel 110 in the reverse direction by two symbols is executed, and thereafter all reels Rotates. FIG. 33B shows this operation. In these cases, the bell symbols are stopped at the positions of numbers “1”, “5”, and “7” shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the pressing order is incorrect, the effect rotation is not executed. Therefore, in this case, the bell symbol does not stop at the positions of the numbers “1”, “5” and “7” shown in FIG.

  In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, when the small combination 3a is internally won, an effect (hereinafter referred to as a push order effect) for notifying the correct operation sequence may be executed by the liquid crystal display device 157 (FIG. 16). Step S3207). More specifically, this push order effect is executed when the AT flag is set to ON or when the effect rotation preparation flag is set to ON. When the operation is performed in accordance with this effect, more medals are paid out (12 in the correct push order, 4 in the incorrect answer), and it can be expected that the player performs a stop operation in accordance with this effect. For this reason, when the push order is notified, it becomes easy to align the bell symbols on the right-up winning line L2 or the right-down winning line L3, and the frequency of effect rotation is increased.

  Here, the small combination 3b will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows an example of a reel stop mode when the small combination 3b is internally won. In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, when the internal winning is performed in any one of the replay low probability state (RT1), the replay high probability preparation state (RT2), and the replay high probability state (RT3), the AT number is increased. A small combination 3b (see step S3403 in FIG. 18) that is a combination to which 1 is added is provided. The small role 3b is a role in which bell symbols are always aligned at the positions of numbers “1”, “5”, and “7” shown in FIG. FIG. 34 shows a case where the stop operation is performed in the order of left middle right and a case where the stop operation is performed in the order of right middle left. In either case, the numbers “1” “5” “ It is shown that the bell pattern is aligned at the position “7”. In this case, the winning combination 3 is won in the middle stage winning line L1, the rising right winning line L2, and the falling right winning line L3, and 12 medals are paid out. When the bell symbols are aligned at the positions of numbers “1”, “5”, and “7” shown in FIG. 2 by the small role 3b, 12 medals are paid out and the AT number is given, which is advantageous to the player. Can impress the player.

  It is assumed that the player who has such an impression wins the small role 3a and follows the pushing order, and the bell symbols are aligned on the upward winning line L2. Here, when the effect rotation is further executed, the bell symbols are aligned at the positions of numbers “1”, “5”, and “7” shown in FIG. 2, so that the player knows that it is advantageous to himself and plays more games. Can enjoy.

  The operation described above corresponds to an example of a characteristic operation in the fifth embodiment. By this effect rotation, the player can be entertained regardless of the correct answer or the incorrect answer in the pressing order. Further, in the present embodiment, when the effect rotation is executed, 1 is added to the AT number, and the player can more enjoy the effect rotation being executed. Yes. Further, in the present embodiment, by using the stop control for the internal winning combination which is the control in the conventional game, it is possible to derive the symbol pattern before the rotation by the effect rotation, thereby suppressing the increase in the effect pattern ( In the present embodiment, only three patterns of effect rotation), the control burden is reduced, and the effect rotation can be executed with a small data capacity. In the above description, an example has been described in which bell symbols are aligned with either the right-up winning line L2 or the right-down winning line L3 at the correct push order answer. You may make it perform effect rotation which uses the reel 110 as a rotation object reel. In addition, since the correct operation order is determined in advance for the small combination 3a, a reel to be operated later in the correct operation order among the left reel 110 and the right reel 112 may be set as a rotation target reel. In this case, the reel to be rotated may be determined before the stop operation is performed. Further, if there is a margin in processing, after the bell symbols are aligned with the upper stage winning line L4 when the push order is incorrect, an effect rotation that rotates the middle reel 111 in the forward direction by one symbol may be performed. That is, you may comprise so that the aspect derived | led-out by the effect rotation at the time of an incorrect push order and the aspect derived | led-out by the effect rotation at the time of a correct push order may become the same aspect. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player's willingness to play even if the answer is incorrect in the push order.

  In the above description, the three reels 110 to 112 correspond to an example of an effect target reel in the gaming machine of the present invention. In addition, the stop mode (see the top diagrams of FIGS. 33 (a) and (b)) in which the bell symbols are aligned on the right-up winning line L2 and the right-down winning line L3 is the first stop in the gaming machine of the present invention. This corresponds to an example of a stop mode. At this time, the three bell symbols correspond to the first symbol mode in the gaming machine of the present invention, and the winning line L2 and the right-down winning line L3 where the bell symbol is stopped correspond to an example of the first stop region. (See the line indicated by SL3 in FIGS. 33 (a) and (b)). The small role 3a corresponds to an example of a first lottery result in the gaming machine of the present invention. Furthermore, the stop mode in which the bell symbols are stopped at the positions of numbers “1”, “5”, and “7” shown in FIG. 2 corresponds to an example of the second stop mode in the gaming machine of the present invention. At this time, the position where the three bell symbols are stopped corresponds to an example of the second stop region (see the line indicated by SL4 in FIGS. 33A and 33B).

  Here, a modified example of the embodiment (fifth embodiment) when the small combination 3a is won internally will be described.

  In the fifth embodiment, the example in which the line indicated by SL3 in FIGS. 33A and 33B is the first stop region and the line indicated by SL4 in FIG. 33 is the second stop region has been described. These stop areas are merely examples, and any area may be used as long as one display area is assigned to one effect target reel in the display window 113 (see FIG. 24). It should be noted that these stop areas may overlap with the winning line for determining whether or not the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination are complete, or may be unrelated to the winning line.

  In the fifth embodiment, twelve medals are awarded when the pressing order is followed, and further, effect rotation is executed and 1 is added to the number of ATs. As in this embodiment, when the second stop mode is entered, a profit may be given to the player. By configuring in this way, the interest of the game can be improved. Even if no profit is given, the player can be entertained by the effect rotation.

  In the fifth embodiment, the first symbol form (three bell symbols) moves from the first stop region (see SL3 in FIG. 33) to the second stop region (see SL4 in FIG. 33) by effect rotation. An example was described. In addition to this, for example, when the lower-right winning line L3 is set as the first stop area (see SL3 shown in FIG. 33A), the first pattern mode (three bell symbols) is aligned in this area. From the second design area (bell-) different from the first design mode in the second stop area (see SL4 shown in FIG. 33A) by effect rotation that reversely rotates the right reel 112 by three symbols. (Bell-Replay) may be stopped. The stop mode in which the second symbol mode is in the second stop region corresponds to an example of the second stop mode in the gaming machine of the present invention. In this case, it is necessary to apply these symbols so that the replay symbols can be visually recognized from any state in which any bell symbol can be visually recognized with the same rotation amount. That is, among the reels to be rotated, the reel (right reel 112) on which both the symbol (bell symbol) constituting the first symbol aspect and the symbol (replay symbol) constituting the second symbol aspect are applied, The symbol (replay symbol) that constitutes the second symbol aspect needs to be applied from the symbol (bell symbol) that constitutes one symbol aspect, adjacent to or at a predetermined interval. For example, in the right reel 112 shown in FIG. 4, since the replay symbol is arranged at a position adjacent to any bell symbol, the first stop mode is surely changed to the second stop mode by the effect rotation. Can do.

  In the fifth embodiment, the three reels 110 to 112 are used as the production target reels. However, all of the plurality of reels may not be used as the production target reels. For example, a configuration may be used in which only the left reel 110 is used as a production target reel, and production rotation is executed using only the left reel 110.

  In the fifth embodiment, the case of performing the effect rotation by the reverse rotation has been described. However, there is no particular limitation on the rotation direction, and it may be the forward direction (the rotation direction of the reel in a normal game) or the effect target. The rotation direction may be set for each reel, or may be rotated once in the forward direction and then in the reverse direction. Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the reel rotates reversely for two symbols by effect rotation. However, for example, a rotation amount corresponding to one rotation of the reel may be added (reverse rotation for 23 symbols).

  In the fifth embodiment, the configuration in which the first stop area and the second stop area differ by one production target reel has been described (for example, in FIG. 33A, only the right reel 112 is different). . In this case, since only one effect target reel is different, only one rotation target reel is required. In other words, since it is only necessary to rotate the effect target reel when changing from the first stop mode to the second stop mode, it is possible to reduce the control burden in the effect rotation and reduce the data capacity burden. In addition, this structure is an example, Comprising: You may comprise so that a 1st stop area and a 2nd stop area may not overlap at all, and as already mentioned above, a 1st stop area and a 2nd stop area May be configured to be the same region.

  In the embodiment in which the small combination 3a is internally won, the example in which the effect rotation is started by receiving the start lever 135 after all the reels that are the effect target reels are stopped has been described. That is, accepting the start lever 135 corresponds to an example of the effect start condition. The condition for starting the effect rotation is not limited to accepting the start lever 135, but may be a condition that is satisfied while the effect target reel is stopped after the effect target reel is stopped. The production start condition may be that all the production target reels are stopped.

  In the embodiment in which the small combination 3a is internally won, the first design mode stopped in the first stop area has been described for the effect rotation that moves to the second stop area (see FIG. 33). In addition to this, from the state where the first symbol mode (for example, three bell symbols) is stopped in the first stop area (for example, the upward winning line L2), the effect rotation (for example, the right reel 112 is rotated by one symbol in reverse). The second design mode (for example, bell-bell-replay) different from the first design mode may be configured to stop in the first stop area. Note that the gaming table configured in this manner is referred to as a sixth embodiment.

  Up to this point, about the effect rotation when the small role 3a is internally won in any of the game states of low replay probability (RT1), replay high probability ready state (RT2), and replay high probability state (RT3) explained.

  Subsequently, an example (hereinafter, referred to as a seventh embodiment) in which effect rotation is performed when an internal winning is performed in a pushing order different from the small combination 3a will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram showing an example of a reel stop mode when winning the re-gamer 1 in the correct answer operation sequence. In the winning combination lottery table shown in FIG. 7, there is no winning combination for the re-playing combination 1 at the correct push order, but in this seventh embodiment, the re-playing combination 1 is set at the correct pressing order. Explain that there is an internal winning combination to win.

  First, the replay symbols composing the re-playing combination 1 are arranged such that the interval between symbols is a maximum of 4 symbols (see FIG. 4), similarly to the interval between bell symbols (see FIG. 31). This interval is because the maximum pull-in range is 4 symbols. In FIG. 31, the case where the bell symbol can be drawn into the display window 113 at any timing has been described. However, as with the bell symbol, the replay symbol can be displayed at any timing. You can pull in. Furthermore, the effect rotation as shown in FIGS. 33 (a) and 33 (b) can be executed using these replay symbols. FIG. 35A shows an example in which the effect rotation is executed not by the bell symbol but by the replay symbol. The left reel 110 rotates forward by one symbol and the right reel 112 rotates by the symbol. A state in which the effect rotation that rotates in the reverse direction by one is executed is shown. In this case, a stop mode in which the replay symbols are aligned with the middle stage winning line L1 is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 as a preparation item.

  FIG. 35 (a) shows an example (seventh embodiment) in which the re-game player 1 wins at the correct answer in the pressing order, and the line indicated by SL5 is an example of the first stop area in the game machine of the present invention. The line indicated by SL6 in the drawing corresponds to an example of a second stop area in the game machine of the present invention. Note that these stop areas are merely examples, and any area may be used as long as one display area is assigned to one effect target reel in the display window 113 (see FIG. 24). It should be noted that these stop areas may overlap with the winning line for determining whether or not the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination are complete, or may be unrelated to the winning line.

  In the seventh embodiment, the game can be played again by winning the re-game player 1, but it is not advantageous to the player by performing the effect rotation. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and a profit may be given to the player when the second stop mode is set. By configuring in this way, the interest of the game can be improved. Even if no profit is given, the player can be entertained by the effect rotation.

  In the seventh embodiment, the first symbol form (three replay symbols) is changed from the first stop region (see SL5 in FIG. 35A) to the second stop region (see SL6 in FIG. 35A). An example of moving to has been described. In addition to this, for example, as shown in FIG. 35 (b), from the stop mode in which the first symbol mode (three replay symbols) is stopped in the first stop region (see SL5 in FIG. 35 (a)) The effect rotation may be performed so that a second design mode (replay-replay-watermelon) different from the one design mode becomes a stop mode stopped in the second stop area. The stop mode in which the second symbol mode is in the second stop region corresponds to an example of the second stop mode in the gaming machine of the present invention. In this case, it is necessary to apply these symbols so that the watermelon symbol can be visually recognized from any replay symbol that can be visually recognized with the same rotation amount. That is, among the reels to be rotated, the reel (right reel 112) on which both the symbol (replay symbol) constituting the first symbol aspect and the symbol (watermelon symbol) constituting the second symbol aspect are applied. The symbol (watermelon symbol) constituting the second symbol aspect needs to be applied adjacent to the symbol (replay symbol) constituting one symbol aspect or at a predetermined interval. For example, in the frames A to E indicated by dotted lines in FIG. 35 (d), watermelon symbols are arranged at positions spaced by one symbol regardless of the replay symbols applied to the right reel 112. It is shown that. With such a configuration, the first stop mode can be reliably changed to the second stop mode by effect rotation. In the case of this configuration, for example, an effect rotation that rotates the left reel 110 by one symbol in the forward direction and rotates the right reel 112 by three symbols in the reverse direction may be executed.

  In the seventh embodiment, the three reels 110 to 112 are used as the production target reels. However, all of the plurality of reels may not be used as the production target reels. For example, a configuration may be used in which only the left reel 110 is used as a production target reel, and production rotation is executed using only the left reel 110.

  In the seventh embodiment, the case of performing the effect rotation in which the reverse direction and the forward direction are combined has been described. Further, it may be rotated once in the forward direction and then in the reverse direction. Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the effect rotation in which the third stopped reel is rotated by one symbol has been described. However, for example, a rotation amount corresponding to one reel rotation may be added (rotation by 22 symbols). ).

  In the seventh embodiment, the configuration in which the first stop region and the second stop region are different by two effect target reels has been described (in FIG. 35A, the left reel 110 and the right reel 112 are different). In addition to this, for example, an overlap portion is provided in the first stop area and the second stop area so that only one of the effect target reels is rotated by effect rotation (there is one rotation target reel). Also good. In this case, when changing from the first stop mode to the second stop mode, only one effect target reel needs to be rotated, so the control burden in effect rotation can be reduced and the data capacity can be reduced. In addition, this structure is an example, Comprising: You may comprise so that a 1st stop area and a 2nd stop area may not overlap at all, and as already mentioned above, a 1st stop area and a 2nd stop area May be configured to be the same region.

  In the said 7th Embodiment, the conditions similar to the Example which won the above-mentioned small combination 4 and the small combination 3a internally can be employ | adopted as start conditions of production rotation. For example, when the start lever 135 is received after all the reels are stopped, or when all the production target reels are stopped, conditions that are satisfied while the production target reels are stopped after the production target reels are stopped are produced. It can be a starting condition. These conditions correspond to an example of an effect start condition in the game machine of the present invention.

  In the said 7th Embodiment, the 1st symbol aspect stopped in the 1st stop area demonstrated the effect rotation which moves to a 2nd stop area (refer Fig.35 (a)). In addition to this, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), for example, the first symbol mode (three replay symbols) is stopped from the stop mode in which the first stop region (middle winning line L1) stops, and the effect rotation (right reel) 112 may be configured such that a second design mode (replay-replay-watermelon) different from the first design mode is stopped in the first stop region by reverse rotation of 2 symbols. Note that the gaming machine thus configured is referred to as an eighth embodiment.

  So far, the embodiment in which the re-game player 1 is won at the correct push order has been described.

  Next, an example (hereinafter, a ninth embodiment) in which the symbol configuration of the reel of the slot machine 100 described above is changed will be described.

  In the embodiment described using the small role 4 described above, when the operation for deriving the above-described operation motivation improvement mode (the mode in the lowermost stage in FIG. 27) is internally won by the small role 4, and A configuration has been described in which notification is made (see step S3211 in FIG. 16, liquid crystal display device 157 shown in FIG. 26 and FIG. 27) in any case where a win in a special gaming state is won internally. Accordingly, it is possible to increase the frequency at which the above-described preparation item (the mode in the lowermost stage in FIG. 26) is derived and increase the frequency at which the effect rotation is executed.

  The two stop modes (preparation eye, operation motivation improvement mode) in the above-described embodiment are configured using the same symbol mode (three seven two symbols). The ninth embodiment described below is a modification in which the symbols constituting these two stopping modes are different from the above-described examples. First, the effect rotation operation according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing an example of a reel stop mode when the re-game player 1 is internally won in the embodiment in which the design applied to the reel is changed. In the following embodiments, the line connecting the numbers “3”, “6”, and “9” of the display window 113 is assumed to be an effective winning line (hereinafter referred to as a lower winning line L5). Further, a description will be given assuming that the stop mode in which the re-game player 1 shown at the top of FIGS. 36A to 36C is on the winning line is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 as a preparation item.

  First, in the replay low probability state (RT1), the replay high probability ready state (RT2), and the replay high probability state (RT3), the replay player 1 is internally elected, and the effect rotation is further performed. Suppose that a lottery is executed. In addition, it is assumed that the above-mentioned seven notification effects (see the liquid crystal display device 157 in FIGS. 26 and 27) are executed by winning the effect rotation.

  The player who sees these seven notification effects has the expectation that he may have won the special role 1 composed of three seven 2 symbols. Since the special combination 1 is a combination that makes a transition to a special gaming state (RT5) that is advantageous to the player, it can be expected that the player performs a stop operation aiming at the Seven 2 symbols. In the present embodiment, even when the special combination 1 is won internally, seven notification effects are provided.

  When the stop operation is performed aiming at the Seven 2 symbol, the Seven 2 symbol is aligned with the lower winning line L5 until the first stop and the second stop. Further, when the third stop operation is performed so that the Seven 2 symbols are aligned with the lower winning line L5, the Seven 2 symbols do not stop at the lower winning line L5, and the re-game 1 is established on another effective winning line. . At the top of FIG. 36 (a), when the right reel 112 is stopped for the third time, the Seven 2 symbols do not stop at the lower winning line L5, and the re-playing combination 1 is established at the lower falling winning line L3. The appearance is shown. At the top of FIG. 36 (b), when the middle reel 111 is stopped for the third time, the Seven 2 symbols do not stop at the lower winning line L5, and the re-playing combination 1 is established at the upper winning line L4. The situation is shown. At the top of FIG. 36 (c), when the left reel 110 is stopped for the third time, the second game is not stopped at the lower winning line L5, but the re-playing combination 1 is established at the rising winning line L2. The appearance is shown.

  As described above, since it can be expected to win the special combination 1 until it is finally stopped, it can be expected that the player operates according to the seven notification effects.

  In the present embodiment, when the re-gamer 1 is internally elected and operated in accordance with the seven notification effects, the re-player role 1 is established more frequently by drawing in the replay symbol at a specific position. In addition, a reel in which the Seven 2 symbol and the replay symbol that becomes visible later than this symbol are arranged close to each other is adopted. Hereinafter, this reel will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement different from the symbol arrangement shown in FIG.

  In the left reel 110 shown in FIG. 37, there are arranged two symbols and a replay symbol that can be visually recognized with a delay (see symbol positions “9” and “7”). In the middle reel 111 shown in FIG. 37, a seven 2 symbol and a replay symbol that can be visually recognized with a delay are arranged in succession (see symbol positions “10” and “9”). In the right reel 112 shown in FIG. 37, a 7-two symbol and two replay symbols that can be visually recognized with a delay are sequentially arranged (see symbol positions “10” to “8”). By adopting the reels arranged in this manner and aiming at the Seven 2 symbol, the replaying combination 1 can be established by the replay symbol at a specific position.

  Next, FIG. 38 is used for the amount of rotation of the reel necessary for effect rotation from the mode shown in the uppermost stage of FIG. 36 to the mode in which the Seven 1 symbols are aligned with the middle stage line shown in the middle stage of FIG. I will explain. This figure shows the amount of reel rotation required for effect rotation. FIG. 38 shows, for each reel, the rotation amount for aligning the Seven 1 symbols at symbol position “2” on the middle line from the top mode of FIGS. 36 (a) to (c). .

  In order to change from the stop mode in which the re-game player 1 shown at the top of FIG. 36 (a) is won to the stop mode in which the Seven 1 symbols are arranged on the middle stage line, the left reel 110 is equivalent to 6 symbols and the middle reel 111. May be rotated in the forward direction by 7 symbols and the right reel 112 by 6 symbols. Therefore, this effect rotation is executed when the re-game player 1 is won in the lower right winning line L3.

  In order to change from the stop mode in which the re-playing combination 1 shown at the top of FIG. 36 (b) is won to the stop mode in which the Seven 1 symbols are aligned on the middle stage line, the left reel 110 is equivalent to 6 symbols and the middle reel 111. May be rotated in the forward direction by 8 symbols and the right reel 112 by 7 symbols. Therefore, when the re-game player 1 is won in the upper prize line L4, this effect rotation is executed.

  In order to change from the stop mode in which the re-playing combination 1 shown at the top of FIG. 36 (c) is won to the stop mode in which the Seven 1 symbols are arranged on the middle stage line, the left reel 110 is equivalent to 4 symbols and the middle reel 111. For 7 symbols and the right reel 112 for 7 symbols may be rotated in the forward direction. Therefore, this effect rotation is executed when winning the re-game player 1 on the upward winning line L2.

  The above-described seven notification effects make it easy to derive the stop mode shown at the top of each of FIGS. 36A to 36C, so the frequency of effect rotation is high in the flow shown in FIG. 36. Become. In this embodiment, since it is determined whether or not the effect rotation is performed according to the stop mode, the effect rotation may be executed even when the replaying game 1 is won by a replay symbol that is not at a specific position. . In this case, although it does not become the mode shown in the second figure from the top of FIGS. 36A to 36C, the player can be entertained by effect rotation.

  Here, taking the case of FIG. 36 (a) as an example, the range of replay symbols that can be pulled in when a stop operation for aligning Seven 2 symbols is performed will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a range in which the replay symbols are arranged in FIG.

  First, the left reel 110 will be described. In the left reel 110, it is necessary to arrange the replay symbol so that the replay symbol can be stopped at the top when the stop operation is performed to stop the Seven 2 symbol at the bottom.

  Here, in order to stop the Seven 2 symbol at the bottom of the left reel 110, it is assumed that the stop operation is performed when the Seven 2 symbol at the symbol position “9” is at the position of the number “3” shown in FIG. At this time, the symbol at the symbol position “7” can be stopped at the top of the left reel 110 which is separated from the bottom of the left reel 110 by two symbols. Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the maximum drawing range is for 4 symbols, the drawing can be used to stop at the top of the left reel 110 up to the symbol at symbol position “3”. That is, if the replay symbol is placed in a range where the maximum pull-in range (for 4 symbols) is added to the distance (for 2 symbols) to the position to stop the 7 2 symbol and the position to stop the replay symbol (for 2 symbols), The probability that this replay symbol is drawn by the targeted stop operation is increased. When aiming at the Seven 2 symbol, it is preferable to place the replay symbol close to the Seven 2 symbol in consideration of the case where the stop operation is performed earlier than the above timing. When the stop operation is performed at a timing when the Seven 2 symbol is at the bottom of the left reel 110, the symbol at the symbol position “8” cannot be stopped at the top of the left reel 110. In the present embodiment, in consideration of these points, the replay symbol is arranged at the symbol position “7”.

  In accordance with the explanation by the left reel 110, in the middle reel 111, the position to stop the Seven 2 symbol (the symbol constituting the third symbol aspect) and the position to stop the replay symbol (the symbol constituting the first symbol aspect) are stopped. The replay symbols are arranged in a range (5 symbols) obtained by adding the maximum pull-in range (4 symbols) to the distance (1 symbol) (symbol position “9”). In the right reel 112, the replay is performed in a range (4 symbols) obtained by adding the maximum pull-in range (for 4 symbols) to the distance (for 0 symbols) to the position to stop the 7 2 symbols and the position to stop the replay symbol. Symbols are arranged (symbol positions “8” and “9”). In the present embodiment, the example in which the region where the replay symbols are aligned (first stop region) and the region where the seven 2 symbols are aligned (third stop region) is described, but the right reel 112 is used. These areas can be made the same by arranging the replay symbols in the maximum pull-in range from the Seven 2 symbols as in the configuration shown in FIG. Accordingly, for example, when the Seven 2 symbols are aimed at the lower winning line L5, the replay symbols can be arranged on the lower winning line L5. That is, in the present embodiment, the first symbol pattern to be stopped in the first stop region is not limited to the three replay symbols described above, and may be any symbol pattern that is the same as or different from the first symbol pattern.

  In addition, the Example (9th Embodiment) demonstrated using the said FIG. 36 to FIG. 39 is a modification of the Example at the time of internal winning of the above-mentioned small part 4, About parts other than the said description, it is the above-mentioned. This is the same as the example in which the small winning combination 4 was won internally.

  Furthermore, here, the combinations applicable to the present embodiment among the combinations of the first to third symbol aspects and the first to third stop regions described above will be organized using FIG.

  First, when considering the combination of symbol patterns, for example, all five patterns from A-1 to A-5 in FIG. Exists. Similarly, when considering combinations of stop regions, there are all five patterns B-1 to B-5 as shown in FIG. That is, when all the combinations of the first to third symbol aspects and the first to third stop regions are considered, all of B-1 to B-5 are associated with each of A-1 to A-5. There will be a pattern.

  Here, for example, considering the combination corresponding to (a) of FIG. 23, the first symbol aspect, the second symbol aspect, and the third symbol aspect in this case are all three seven 2 symbols, One stop region is the line SL1, and both the second stop region and the third stop region are the line SL2. Therefore, the combination corresponding to this case is a combination of A-1 and B-4. Similarly, in FIG. 25 (a), the first symbol form and the third symbol aspect in this case are both three seven two symbols, and the second symbol aspect is three seven one symbols. In addition, the first stop area is the same line as the above-described line SL1, and the second stop area and the third stop area are the same lines as the above-described line SL2. Therefore, the combination corresponding to this case is a combination of A-3 and B-4.

  By the way, it is premised that the first stop mode and the third stop mode are different from each other because it is easy to derive the preparation eyes by the above-described operation motivation improvement mode. That is, when the first symbol aspect and the third symbol aspect are the same symbol aspect, and the first stop area and the third stop area are the same stop area, specifically, A-1 In the combination of B-1, A-1 and B-3, A-3 and B-1, and A-3 and B-3, this premise is not satisfied.

  Therefore, the combination of the 1st-3rd symbol aspect and 1st-3rd stop area | region applicable to this embodiment respond | corresponds to B-1 to B-5 with respect to A-1 to A-5, respectively. The combination shown by the pattern which remove | excluded 4 patterns of A-1 and B-1, A-1 and B-3, A-3 and B-1, and A-3 and B-3 from all the 25 patterns attached. Become.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment will be supplemented with reference to FIGS. In the following supplementary explanation, a case where all the reels 110 to 112 are continuously used as effect reels will be described as an example.

  First, the number of patterns in which the reels 110 to 112 are stopped will be described with reference to FIG. As described with reference to FIG. 4, 21 symbols are provided on each of the reels 110 to 112. For this reason, the number of stop patterns in which all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped is 9261 patterns as shown in FIG. The number of stop patterns is not a number that takes into account the internal winning results, but each reel stops within the maximum pull-in range after the stop button is operated, so even if the internal winning results are taken into account. The number of stop patterns in which all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped is enormous.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 42, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the number of stop patterns (preparation eyes) in which effect rotation is executed corresponding to each of the enormous number of stop patterns shown in FIG. 41 described above is limited. (For example, the three stop patterns shown in the top diagram of FIGS. 23A to 23C at the time of the internal winning of the small role 4) and configured to perform effect rotation according to the limited stop pattern Yes. With this configuration, the number of effect rotation patterns required for stopping the Seven 2 symbols on the middle line corresponding to each of the enormous number of stop patterns shown in FIG. 41 described above. The number is much smaller than the number of patterns.

  However, as shown in FIG. 42, if the number of stop patterns in which the effect rotation is executed is limited, the possibility that the reels 110 to 112 are stopped in these stop patterns is reduced, so that the effect rotation itself can be executed. The problem that the nature becomes low occurs. Therefore, in the present embodiment, by executing the above-described seven notification effects, the possibility that the reels 110 to 112 are stopped in the stop pattern in which the effect rotation is executed as shown in FIG. It is configured to increase the possibility of being executed.

  In addition, as one of the methods for increasing the possibility that the reels 110 to 112 are stopped in the stop pattern in which the effect rotation is executed, the number of the symbols constituting the preparation eyes is increased in each of the reels 110 to 112. (For example, each of the reels 110 to 112 may be designed so that these symbols always exist within the maximum pull-in). However, in such a method, the symbols constituting the preparatory eye may be changed to other symbols. As a result, the number of the symbols 110 to 112 on the reels 110 to 112 is remarkably impaired. However, it is possible to prevent the degree of freedom of the symbol arrangement of the reels 110 to 112 from being impaired while increasing the possibility that the effect rotation is performed by executing the seven notification effects as in the present embodiment. May be possible.

  More specifically, in the present embodiment, each of the reels 110 to 112 has only one symbol (seven two symbols) constituting the first symbol aspect. It is configured to prevent that the degree of freedom of the symbol arrangement is impaired. Not only in such a case, the reels 110 to 112 are a reel provided with one symbol constituting the first symbol aspect and a reel provided with a plurality of symbols constituting the first symbol aspect. Including at least one reel (hereinafter referred to as a specific reel) configured such that at least one of the plurality of symbol intervals exceeds the maximum pull-in range. If configured, it may be possible to prevent the freedom of the symbol arrangement of the reels 110 to 112 from being impaired.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the symbol which comprises the 1st symbol aspect and the symbol which comprises the 3rd symbol aspect are the same symbols (seven 2 symbols), it is a case where the operation motivation improvement aspect mentioned above is used. Even if it exists, it may prevent that the freedom degree of the symbol arrangement | sequence of the reels 110-112 will be impaired. In addition, when the 1st symbol aspect and the 3rd symbol aspect are the same aspect like this embodiment, the effect which prevents that the freedom degree of the symbol arrangement of reels 110-112 will be impaired more. However, the present invention is not limited to such a case, and even if the symbols constituting the first symbol aspect and the symbols constituting the third symbol aspect are different in at least one of the reels 110 to 112, The above-mentioned specific reel is a reel to which one symbol constituting the third symbol aspect is applied, and a reel to which a plurality of symbols constituting the third symbol aspect are applied. If it is configured to include at least one of the reels configured such that at least one of the symbol intervals exceeds the maximum pull-in range, the operation motivation improvement mode is used. It may be able to prevent that even become impaired flexibility of the symbol arrangement of the reel 110 to 112.

  Further, the present embodiment is configured such that the effect rotation is not executed when the reels 110 to 112 are not stopped at the preparation stage. However, the reels 110 to 112 are not limited to such a case. If it is not stopped at the above, the effect rotation different from the effect rotation described above may be executed. The different effect rotations may be, for example, effect rotations different from the effect rotations for stopping the reels 110 to 112 in a specific stop mode, and more specifically, the reels are set in the normal rotation direction. Includes those that rotate in different directions, and those that rotate the reel at a rotation speed different from normal. In this way, even if the reels 110 to 112 are not stopped at the preparatory stage, if the above-described different effect rotation is executed, the effect rotation that originally suggests information advantageous to the player It is possible to make the player surely recognize information indicating that is executed.

In the above explanation,
A plurality of reels (reels 110 to 112) which are provided with a plurality of kinds of symbols and are driven to rotate;
Stop operation means (stop buttons 137 to 139) provided corresponding to each of the reels and individually stopping the rotating reels;
Lottery means (main control unit 300) for deriving one lottery result from a plurality of types of lottery results by lottery;
Based on the lottery result derived by the lottery means and the operation result of the stop operation means, the reel control means (main control unit) executes control related to the rotation of the reel, including control for stopping the reel within the maximum pull-in range. 300),
A game table in which a symbol applied to each of the reels can be visually recognized in a predetermined viewable area (area in the display window 113) configured with a predetermined range within the maximum pull-in range for each of the reels. And
The plurality of reels are:
One or more effects in which a plurality of types of symbols including a first configuration symbol (seven two symbols) constituting a first symbol aspect (three seven two symbols) configured by one or a plurality of types of symbols are applied. Including the target reels (reels 110 to 112),
The lottery means
In the first stop area (line SL1 shown in each of FIGS. 23A to 23C) in which an area for one symbol is defined for one effect target reel in the viewable area, the first One lottery result is derived by lottery from a plurality of types of lottery results including the first lottery result (pocket 4) that allows the design mode to be stopped.
The reel control means includes
When the first lottery result is derived by the lottery means and the stop operation means corresponding to the effect target reel is operated, the first effect applied to the effect target reel that is to be stopped. When the configuration symbol is in the region within the maximum pull-in range from the first stop region, control for stopping the first configuration symbol in the first stop region is executed (steps S1309 and FIG. 22 in FIG. 12). Reel stop control for the stop operation at the timing surrounded by the thick line in the reel stop table shown in FIG.
When the first lottery result is derived by the lottery means and the stop operation means corresponding to the effect target reel is operated, the first effect applied to the effect target reel that is to be stopped. When the configuration symbol is outside the region within the maximum pull-in range from the first stop region, control is performed to stop the first configuration symbol in a region different from the first stop region (FIG. 12 step S1309, reel stop control for a stop operation at a timing other than the timing surrounded by the thick line in the reel stop table shown in FIG.
When the first lottery result is derived by the lottery means and the first symbol mode is the first stop mode in which the first pattern mode is stopped in the first stop region, the effect target reel is On the basis of the fact that the production start condition (operation of the start lever 135) that is established after all are stopped is established, production rotation control for rotating at least one of the production target reels by a predetermined rotation amount is performed. If the first lottery result is derived by the lottery means and the first stop mode is different from the first stop mode, the effect rotation control is not executed (step of FIG. 11). S1209, steps S1404 and S1405 in FIG. 13)
Furthermore, the reel control means includes
From the first stop mode (the top mode of FIGS. 23A to 23C), the second design mode (in the example of FIG. 23) that is the same or different from the first design mode. Seven 2 symbols, in the example of FIG. 25, Seven 1 symbol) is an area in which an area for one symbol is defined for one effect target reel in the viewable area, and the first stop area and Is a second stop mode (second from the top in FIGS. 23A to 23C) that is stopped in a different second stop region (line SL2 shown in FIGS. 23A to 23C). , The second rotation from the top of FIG. 25 (a) (the third rotation of the reel that is stopped in the example of FIG. 23 is reversed by one symbol) in a predetermined rotation. A game machine (slot machine 100, No. 1) that performs the effect rotation control as an amount Embodiment) have been described.

Also,
A gaming machine as described above,
An informing means (liquid crystal display device 157) for informing about the operating condition of the stop operating means;
A notification control unit (first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500) for controlling the notification unit;
The lottery means
Within the viewable region corresponding to the effect target reel, the effect target reel is within the region including the first stop region and the region upstream of the first stop region in the rotation direction of the effect target reel. In a third stop area that is different from the first stop area (see the position where the Seven 2 symbols are stopped at the bottom of FIG. 27), the area for one symbol is defined for one. In the state where the first design mode is stopped, it becomes a third stop mode (the mode of the lowermost stage in FIG. 27) that is advantageous to the player as compared to the first stop mode. One lottery result is derived from a plurality of types of lottery results including the second lottery result to be allowed (losing in the special gaming state)
The reel control means includes
When the second lottery result is derived by the lottery means and the stop operation means corresponding to the effect target reel is operated, the first effect applied to the effect target reel that is to be stopped. The structure symbol is an area (number “shown in FIG. 2A”) that includes the third stop area and the area upstream of the third stop area in the rotation direction of the effect target reel in the viewable area. 1 ”,“ 2 ”,“ 4 ”,“ 5 ”,“ 7 ”,“ 8 ”), and a predetermined region included in a region within the maximum pull-in range from the third stop region (middle winning prize shown in FIG. 2A) If it is within the range of 4 symbols upstream of the line L1 in the rotational direction), control for stopping the first configuration symbol in the third stop region is executed (shown in steps S1309 and FIG. 28 in FIG. 12). The table enclosed in bold lines on the reel stop table Reel stop control) and for stopping operation at timing,
When the second lottery result is derived by the lottery means and the stop operation means corresponding to the effect target reel is operated, the first effect applied to the effect target reel that is to be stopped. When the configuration symbol is outside the predetermined area, control is performed to stop the first configuration symbol in an area different from the third stop area (steps S1309 and FIG. 28 in FIG. 12). Reel stop control for a stop operation at a timing other than the timing surrounded by the thick line in the reel stop table shown in FIG.
The notification control means includes
When the first lottery result or the second lottery result is derived by the lottery means, an operation condition for stopping the first symbol mode in the third stop area is notified (FIG. 16). The game table is described in step S3211, which is a presentation by the liquid crystal display device 157 of FIGS. 26 and 27).

Also,
A gaming machine as described above,
An informing means (liquid crystal display device 157) for informing about the operating condition of the stop operating means;
A notification control unit (first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500) for controlling the notification unit;
The notification control means includes
When the first lottery result is derived by the lottery means, control is performed to notify an operation condition for stopping the first symbol mode in the first stop area (executed by the liquid crystal display device 157). The game stand is characterized by the fact that the stop operation is effected in preparation).

Also,
A gaming machine as described above,
The lottery means
Only the area for the reel to be stopped last among the production target reels is different from the first stop area, and the other areas are the third stop area (one of FIG. 26) overlapped with the first stop area. The first lottery result is selected from a plurality of types of lottery results including the second lottery result that allows the third stop mode to be established. Is derived,
The reel control means includes
When the second lottery result is derived by the lottery means and the stop operation means corresponding to the effect target reel is operated, the first effect applied to the effect target reel that is to be stopped. In a state where the structural symbol is in the predetermined area, when the effect target reel is a reel other than the reel to be stopped last among the effect target reels, the third stop area is the first stop Execute the control to stop the first configuration symbol in the area overlapping the stop area (in FIG. 26 and FIG. 27, the same mode until the first stop, the second stop),
When the second lottery result is derived by the lottery means and the stop operation means corresponding to the effect target reel is operated, the first effect applied to the effect target reel that is to be stopped. In a state where the structural symbol is in the predetermined area, when the effect target reel is the reel to be stopped last among the effect target reels, the third stop area is the first stop area. Describes a game machine characterized in that it performs control for stopping the first structural symbol in a different area (in FIGS. 26 and 27, the third stop is different).

Also,
A gaming machine as described above,
The reel control means includes
The third stop area is used as the second stop area (in the second mode from the top of FIGS. 23 (a) to 23 (c) and the bottom stage in FIG. 27) The rotation amount necessary to change from the first stop mode to the second stop mode in which the first symbol mode is stopped in the second stop region. There is described a gaming machine characterized in that the effect rotation control is executed as a rotation amount.

Also,
A plurality of reels (reels 110 to 112) which are provided with a plurality of kinds of symbols and are driven to rotate;
Stop operation means (stop buttons 137 to 139) provided corresponding to each of the reels and individually stopping the rotating reels;
Lottery means (main control unit 300) for deriving one lottery result from a plurality of types of lottery results by lottery;
Based on the lottery result derived by the lottery means and the operation result of the stop operation means, the reel control means (main control unit) executes control related to the rotation of the reel, including control for stopping the reel within the maximum pull-in range. 300),
A game table in which a symbol applied to each of the reels can be visually recognized in a predetermined viewable area (area in the display window 113) configured with a predetermined range within the maximum pull-in range for each of the reels. And
The plurality of reels are:
One or more effects in which a plurality of types of symbols including a first configuration symbol (seven two symbols) constituting a first symbol aspect (three seven two symbols) configured by one or a plurality of types of symbols are applied. Including the target reels (reels 110 to 112),
The lottery means
Allowing the first symbol form to stop in a first stop region (see FIG. 25 (b)) that defines a region for one symbol for one effect target reel within the viewable region. A lottery result is derived from a plurality of types of lottery results including the first lottery result (small role 4).
The reel control means includes
When the first lottery result is derived by the lottery means and the stop operation means corresponding to the effect target reel is operated, the first effect applied to the effect target reel that is to be stopped. When the configuration symbol is in a region within the maximum pull-in range from the first stop region, control is performed to stop the first configuration symbol in the first stop region (step S1309 in FIG. 12),
When the first lottery result is derived by the lottery means and the stop operation means corresponding to the effect target reel is operated, the first effect applied to the effect target reel that is to be stopped. When the configuration symbol is outside the region within the maximum pull-in range from the first stop region, control is performed to stop the first configuration symbol in a region different from the first stop region (FIG. 12 step S1309)
When the first lottery result is derived by the lottery means and the first symbol mode is the first stop mode in which the first pattern mode is stopped in the first stop region, the effect target reel is On the basis of the fact that the production start condition (operation of the start lever 135) that is established after all are stopped is established, production rotation control for rotating at least one of the production target reels by a predetermined rotation amount is performed. If the first lottery result is derived by the lottery means and the first stop mode is different from the first stop mode, the effect rotation control is not executed (step of FIG. 11). S1209, steps S1404 and S1405 in FIG. 13)
Furthermore, the reel control means includes
From the first stop mode (the top mode of FIG. 25 (b)), a second design mode different from the first design mode is a state where the second design mode is stopped in the first stop region. A game characterized in that the effect rotation control is executed with a rotation amount required for the stop mode (second mode from the top in FIG. 25B) as a predetermined rotation amount. A table (a modification of the slot machine 100, the second embodiment) is described.

Also,
A plurality of reels (reels 110 to 112) which are provided with a plurality of kinds of symbols and are driven to rotate;
Stop operation means (stop buttons 137 to 139) provided corresponding to each of the reels and individually stopping the rotating reels;
Lottery means (main control unit 300) for deriving one lottery result from a plurality of types of lottery results by lottery;
Based on the lottery result derived by the lottery means and the operation result of the stop operation means, the reel control means (main control unit) executes control related to the rotation of the reel, including control for stopping the reel within the maximum pull-in range. 300),
An informing means (liquid crystal display device 157) for informing about the operating condition of the stop operating means;
A notification control unit (first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500) for controlling the notification unit;
A game table in which a symbol applied to each of the reels can be visually recognized in a predetermined viewable area (area in the display window 113) configured with a predetermined range within the maximum pull-in range for each of the reels. And
The plurality of reels are:
One or more effects in which a plurality of types of symbols including a first configuration symbol (seven two symbols) constituting a first symbol aspect (three seven two symbols) configured by one or a plurality of types of symbols are applied. Including the target reels (reels 110 to 112),
The lottery means
In the first stop area (line SL1 shown in each of FIGS. 23A to 23C) in which an area for one symbol is defined for one effect target reel in the viewable area, the first One lottery result is derived by lottery from a plurality of types of lottery results including the first lottery result (pocket 4) that allows the design mode to be stopped.
The reel control means includes
When the first lottery result is derived by the lottery means and the stop operation means corresponding to the effect target reel is operated, the first effect applied to the effect target reel that is to be stopped. The structural symbol includes at least the first stop area of the viewable area and the area that is upstream of the first stop area in the rotation direction of the effect target reel, and the first stop When it is in a predetermined area included in the maximum pull-in range from the area, control is performed to stop the first configuration symbol in the first stop area (shown in steps S1309, FIG. 29, and FIG. 30 in FIG. 12). Reel stop control for the stop operation at the timing surrounded by the dotted line in the reel stop table)
When the first lottery result is derived by the lottery means and the stop operation means corresponding to the effect target reel is operated, the first effect applied to the effect target reel that is to be stopped. If the configuration symbol is outside the predetermined region, control is performed to stop the first configuration symbol in a region different from the first stop region (steps S1309, FIG. 29, and FIG. 30 in FIG. 12). Reel stop control for a stop operation at a timing other than the timing enclosed by the dotted line in the reel stop table shown in FIG.
When the first lottery result is derived by the lottery means and the first symbol mode is the first stop mode in which the first pattern mode is stopped in the first stop region, the effect target reel is On the basis of the fact that the production start condition (operation of the start lever 135) that is established after all are stopped is established, production rotation control for rotating at least one of the production target reels by a predetermined rotation amount is performed. If the first lottery result is derived by the lottery means and the first stop mode is different from the first stop mode, the effect rotation control is not executed (step of FIG. 11). S1209, steps S1404 and S1405 in FIG. 13)
Furthermore, the reel control means includes
From the first stop mode (the top mode of FIGS. 23A to 23C), the second design mode (in the example of FIG. 23) that is the same or different from the first design mode. Seven 2 symbol, in the example of FIG. 25, Seven 1 symbol) is stopped in a second stop region (line SL2 shown in each of FIGS. 23A to 23C) different from the first stop region. The amount of rotation necessary for the second stop mode (the second mode from the top in FIGS. 23A to 23C, the second mode from the top in FIG. 25A) (see FIG. 23). In the example, the effect rotation control is executed with a predetermined amount of rotation of the third stopped reel in reverse by one symbol)
The notification control means includes
When the first lottery result is derived by the lottery means, a control (step S3211 in FIG. 16) for informing an operation condition for stopping the first symbol mode in the first stop area is executed. A gaming table (a modification of the slot machine 100, the third embodiment) is described.

Also,
A plurality of reels (reels 110 to 112) which are provided with a plurality of kinds of symbols and are driven to rotate;
Stop operation means (stop buttons 137 to 139) provided corresponding to each of the reels and individually stopping the rotating reels;
Lottery means (main control unit 300) for deriving one lottery result from a plurality of types of lottery results by lottery;
Based on the lottery result derived by the lottery means and the operation result of the stop operation means, the reel control means (main control unit) executes control related to the rotation of the reel, including control for stopping the reel within the maximum pull-in range. 300),
An informing means (liquid crystal display device 157) for informing about the operating condition of the stop operating means;
A notification control unit (first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500) for controlling the notification unit;
A game table in which a symbol applied to each of the reels can be visually recognized in a predetermined viewable area (area in the display window 113) configured with a predetermined range within the maximum pull-in range for each of the reels. And
The plurality of reels are:
One or more effects in which a plurality of types of symbols including a first configuration symbol (seven two symbols) constituting a first symbol aspect (three seven two symbols) configured by one or a plurality of types of symbols are applied. Including the target reels (reels 110 to 112),
The lottery means
Allowing the first symbol form to stop in a first stop region (see FIG. 25 (b)) that defines a region for one symbol for one effect target reel within the viewable region. A lottery result is derived from a plurality of types of lottery results including the first lottery result (small role 4).
The reel control means includes
When the first lottery result is derived by the lottery means and the stop operation means corresponding to the effect target reel is operated, the first effect applied to the effect target reel that is to be stopped. The structural symbol includes at least the first stop area of the viewable area and the area that is upstream of the first stop area in the rotation direction of the effect target reel, and the first stop When it is in the predetermined area included in the maximum pull-in range from the area, the control for stopping the first configuration symbol in the first stop area is executed (step S1309 in FIG. 12),
When the first lottery result is derived by the lottery means and the stop operation means corresponding to the effect target reel is operated, the first effect applied to the effect target reel that is to be stopped. If the configuration symbol is outside the predetermined region, control is performed to stop the first configuration symbol in a region different from the first stop region (step S1309 in FIG. 12),
When the first lottery result is derived by the lottery means and the first symbol mode is the first stop mode in which the first pattern mode is stopped in the first stop region, the effect target reel is On the basis of the fact that the production start condition (operation of the start lever 135) that is established after all are stopped is established, production rotation control for rotating at least one of the production target reels by a predetermined rotation amount is performed. If the first lottery result is derived by the lottery means and the first stop mode is different from the first stop mode, the effect rotation control is not executed (step of FIG. 11). S1209, steps S1404 and S1405 in FIG. 13)
Furthermore, the reel control means includes
From the first stop mode (the top mode of FIG. 25 (b)), a second design mode different from the first design mode is a state where the second design mode is stopped in the first stop region. The effect rotation control is executed with the rotation amount necessary for the stop mode (second mode from the top in FIG. 25B) as a predetermined rotation amount,
The notification control means includes
When the first lottery result is derived by the lottery means, a control (step S3211 in FIG. 16) for informing an operation condition for stopping the first symbol mode in the first stop area is executed. A gaming table (a modification of the slot machine 100, the fourth embodiment) is described.

Also,
A plurality of reels (reels 110 to 112) which are provided with a plurality of kinds of symbols and are driven to rotate;
Stop operation means (stop buttons 137 to 139) provided corresponding to each of the reels and individually stopping the rotating reels;
Lottery means (main control unit 300) for deriving one lottery result from a plurality of types of lottery results by lottery;
Based on the lottery result derived by the lottery means and the operation result of the stop operation means, the reel control means (main control unit) executes control related to the rotation of the reel, including control for stopping the reel within the maximum pull-in range. 300),
A game table in which a symbol applied to each of the reels can be visually recognized in a predetermined viewable area (area in the display window 113) configured with a predetermined range within the maximum pull-in range for each of the reels. And
The lottery means
A first symbol form (three bell symbols) that is made up of one or more kinds of symbols arranged on the one or more effect reels of the reels and arranged within the maximum pull-in range is within the viewable region. The first lottery result (small part 3a) that allows to be stopped in the first stop area (line SL3 shown in FIG. 33) that defines one area for one effect target reel. One lottery result is derived by lottery from multiple types of lottery results including
The reel control means includes
When the first lottery result is derived by the lottery means and the stop operation means corresponding to the production target reel is operated according to a specific operation order (push order of the remarks column corresponding to the small role 3a in FIG. 7) At the time of correct answer, the control corresponding to the reel to be stopped among the symbols constituting the first symbol mode is stopped in the first stop region (step S1309 in FIG. 12, FIG. 32A). ) And (b))
When the first lottery result is derived by the lottery means and the stop operation means corresponding to the production reel is operated according to an operation order different from the specific operation order (corresponding to the small role 3a in FIG. 7) Control to stop the symbol corresponding to the reel to be stopped among the symbols constituting the first symbol mode in a region different from the first stop region at the time of incorrect answer of the remarks column to be pressed) (See step S1309 in FIG. 12, FIG. 32C),
When the first lottery result is derived by the lottery means and the first symbol mode is the first stop mode in which the first pattern mode is stopped in the first stop region, the effect target reel is On the basis of the fact that the production start condition (operation of the start lever 135) that is established after all are stopped is established, production rotation control for rotating at least one of the production target reels by a predetermined rotation amount is performed. If the first lottery result is derived by the lottery means and the first stop mode is different from the first stop mode, the effect rotation control is not executed (step of FIG. 11). S1209, steps S1404 and S1405 in FIG. 13)
Furthermore, the reel control means includes
From the first stop mode (the top mode in FIGS. 33 (a) and (b)), the first design mode or a design mode different from the first design mode, and the effect target reel A second symbol aspect constituted by a symbol constituting the first symbol aspect in each of one or a plurality of reels and a symbol applied adjacently or with a predetermined symbol interval is within the viewable region. In an area where one symbol area is defined for one effect target reel and stopped in a second stop area (see line SL4 shown in FIG. 33) different from the first stop area. The amount of rotation necessary for the second stop mode (the second mode from the top in FIGS. 33A and 33B) is set to a predetermined rotation amount (in the example of FIG. 33, the left reel 110 and Of the right reel 112, the reel that stopped later Amusement machine, characterized in that it is intended to perform the effect rotation control for the symbol two minute reverse rotation) (the slot machine 100, the fifth embodiment), it is described.

Also,
A plurality of reels (reels 110 to 112) which are provided with a plurality of kinds of symbols and are driven to rotate;
Stop operation means (stop buttons 137 to 139) provided corresponding to each of the reels and individually stopping the rotating reels;
Lottery means (main control unit 300) for deriving one lottery result from a plurality of types of lottery results by lottery;
Based on the lottery result derived by the lottery means and the operation result of the stop operation means, the reel control means (main control unit) executes control related to the rotation of the reel, including control for stopping the reel within the maximum pull-in range. 300),
A game table in which a symbol applied to each of the reels can be visually recognized in a predetermined viewable area (area in the display window 113) configured with a predetermined range within the maximum pull-in range for each of the reels. And
The lottery means
A first symbol form (three bell symbols) that is made up of one or more kinds of symbols arranged on the one or more effect reels of the reels and arranged within the maximum pull-in range is within the viewable region. In the first lottery result (see FIG. 33B), the first lottery result is permitted to be stopped in a first stop region (see the line SL3 shown in FIG. 33B) that defines one symbol region for one effect target reel. One lottery result is derived by lottery from a plurality of types of lottery results including small roles 3a),
The reel control means includes
When the first lottery result is derived by the lottery means and the stop operation means corresponding to the production target reel is operated according to a specific operation order (push order of the remarks column corresponding to the small role 3a in FIG. 7) At the time of correct answer, the control corresponding to the reel to be stopped among the symbols constituting the first symbol aspect is stopped in the first stop region (steps S1309 and FIG. 32 (b) in FIG. 12). )))
When the first lottery result is derived by the lottery means and the stop operation means corresponding to the production reel is operated according to an operation order different from the specific operation order (corresponding to the small role 3a in FIG. 7) Control to stop the symbol corresponding to the reel to be stopped among the symbols constituting the first symbol mode in a region different from the first stop region at the time of incorrect answer of the remarks column to be pressed) (See step S1309 in FIG. 12, FIG. 32C),
When the first lottery result is derived by the lottery means and the first symbol mode is the first stop mode in which the first pattern mode is stopped in the first stop region, the effect target reel is On the basis of the fact that the production start condition (operation of the start lever 135) that is established after all are stopped is established, production rotation control for rotating at least one of the production target reels by a predetermined rotation amount is performed. If the first lottery result is derived by the lottery means and the first stop mode is different from the first stop mode, the effect rotation control is not executed (step of FIG. 11). S1209, steps S1404 and S1405 in FIG. 13)
Furthermore, the reel control means includes
From the first stop mode (the top mode in FIG. 33 (b)), the first design mode is different from the first design mode, and each of one or more reels among the production target reels is the first mode. A state in which the second symbol aspect (bell-bell-replay) composed of a symbol constituting one symbol aspect and a symbol provided adjacent to or at a predetermined interval is stopped in the first stop region The effect rotation control is executed with the rotation amount necessary for the second stop mode (the right reel 112 is reversely rotated by one symbol) as a predetermined rotation amount. A table (a modification of the slot machine 100, a sixth embodiment) is described.

Also,
A gaming table as described above (see the modification examples in FIGS. 36 to 39),
An informing means (liquid crystal display device 157) for informing about the operating condition of the stop operating means;
A notification control unit (first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500) for controlling the notification unit;
The production target reel is
The third configuration symbol (three seven symbols) that is different from the first symbol mode (three replay symbols) and that is composed of one or more kinds of symbols. Seven 2 design) is given,
The lottery means
A third stop different from the first stop area (see line SL7 shown in FIG. 39), which is an area in which an area for one symbol is defined for one effect target reel in the viewable area. In the region (see line SL8 shown in FIG. 39), the third stop mode (in the lower stage winning line), which is advantageous to the player as compared with the first stop mode, in which the third symbol mode is stopped. One lottery result is derived from a plurality of types of lottery results including the second lottery result (special role 1) that allows the two 2 symbols to be arranged),
The reel control means includes
When the lottery means derives the second lottery result and the stop operation means corresponding to the effect target reel is operated, the third configuration applied to the effect target reel that is to be stopped From the third stop area, the pattern includes at least an area including the third stop area and the area upstream of the third stop area in the rotation direction of the effect target reel in the viewable area. When it is in a predetermined area (lower winning line) included in the area within the maximum drawing range, the control (step S1309 in FIG. 12) for stopping the third configuration symbol in the third stop area is executed.
When the lottery means derives the second lottery result and the stop operation means corresponding to the effect target reel is operated, the third configuration applied to the effect target reel that is to be stopped When the symbol is outside the predetermined region, control is performed to stop the third component symbol in a region different from the third stop region (step S1309 in FIG. 12).
The notification control means includes
When the first lottery result or the second lottery result is derived by the lottery means, the operation condition for stopping the third symbol mode in the third stop area (7 in FIGS. 26 and 27) A uniform notification effect),
In the effect target reel, the third configuration symbol is in a region where the third stop region and the region on the upstream side in the rotation direction of the effect target reel with respect to the third stop region in the viewable region are combined. In the case, the first configuration symbol and the third configuration symbol are applied so that the state in which the first configuration symbol is within the maximum pull-in range from the first stop region is established (FIG. 39). A gaming table (9th embodiment), which is characterized in that it is a graphic arrangement shown in FIG.

In addition, in the game table, the production target reel is
When the third configuration symbol is in the predetermined region (lower prize line), the first configuration symbol is established so that the state in which the first configuration symbol is in the region within the maximum pull-in range from the first stop region is established. It is described that one configuration symbol and the third configuration symbol are applied (see the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 39).

In addition, in the game table, the production target reel is
When the first lottery result is derived by the lottery means and the operation is performed according to the operation condition notified by the notification control means, the first configuration symbol is stopped in the first stop area. It is described that the interval between the first configuration symbol and the third configuration symbol is determined (see the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 39).

Also,
A gaming table as described above (see the modification examples in FIGS. 36 to 39),
An informing means (liquid crystal display device 157) for informing about the operating condition of the stop operating means;
A notification control unit (first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500) for controlling the notification unit;
The lottery means
A third symbol aspect (three seven two symbols), which is composed of symbols applied to the production target reel and is different from the first symbol aspect (three replay symbols), is the first stop region (FIG. 39). The third stop mode that is advantageous to the player as compared to the first stop mode (a mode in which Seven 2 symbols are aligned on the right-down winning line) is a state stopped at the line SL7 shown in FIG. One lottery result is derived from a plurality of types of lottery results including the second lottery result (special role 1) that permits
The reel control means includes
When the second lottery result is derived by the lottery means and the stop operation means corresponding to the effect target reel is operated, the symbols constituting the third constituent symbols are to be stopped. When the symbol applied to the production target reel is in a predetermined region included in the region within the maximum pull-in range from the first stop region, control to stop the third component symbol in the first stop region ( Step S1309) of FIG.
When the second lottery result is derived by the lottery means and the stop operation means corresponding to the effect target reel is operated, the symbols constituting the third constituent symbols are to be stopped. When the symbol applied to the production target reel is outside the predetermined region, control is executed to stop the third component symbol in a region different from the first stop region (step in FIG. 12). S1309)
The production target reel is
When the symbol constituting the third symbol aspect is in any position within the predetermined region, the state where the first component symbol is in the region within the maximum pull-in range from the first stop region is established. As shown in FIG. 39, these symbols have been applied (refer to the description of FIG. 39, in which a replay symbol is arranged in the maximum drawing range from Seven 2 symbols).
The notification control means includes
When the first lottery result or the second lottery result is derived by the lottery means, an operation condition (7 in FIGS. 26 and 27) stops the third symbol mode in the first stop area. A gaming table (9th embodiment) is described, which is for reporting a uniform notification effect).

further,
A plurality of reels (reels 110 to 112) which are provided with a plurality of kinds of symbols and are driven to rotate;
A plurality of stop operation means (stop buttons 137 to 139) provided corresponding to the plurality of reels and operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
Lottery means (main control unit 300) for deriving one lottery result from a plurality of types of lottery results by lottery;
The one of the plurality of reels operated based on the one lottery result derived by the lottery means and the operation result of the one stop operation means operated among the plurality of stop operation means. Reel control means (main control unit 300) for executing control related to the plurality of reels, including stop control (step S1309 in FIG. 12) for stopping the reel corresponding to the stop operation means;
An informing means (liquid crystal display device 157) for informing about an operating condition of one or more of the plurality of stop operating means;
Notification control means for controlling the notification means (first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500),
A game table that allows a symbol provided on each of the plurality of reels to be visually recognized in a predetermined visible region (region in the display window 113),
The plurality of reels are:
It is configured to include a production target reel (reels 110 to 112) composed of one or more reels,
The lottery means
One lottery result is derived by lottery from a plurality of types of lottery results including a specific lottery result (for example, small role 4),
The reel control means includes
When the specific lottery result is derived by the lottery means, a first symbol aspect which is one or a plurality of symbol aspects of a plurality of symbol aspects constituted by a symbol applied to the effect target reel (Three seven 2 symbols) is one or more stop regions among a plurality of stop regions that define one symbol region for each of the plurality of reels in the viewable region. The stop control for stopping in the stop region (line SL1 shown in each of FIGS. 23A to 23C) is executable,
The control is executed in a state where all the production target reels are stopped, and by rotating at least one of the production target reels (for example, the reel that has been stopped last among the reels 110 to 112). An effect rotation control (step S1209 in FIG. 11, step S1405 in FIG. 13) for switching a stop mode configured by the effect target reel is configured to be executable.
As the effect rotation control, from the first stop mode (the top mode of FIGS. 23A to 23C) in which the first symbol mode is stopped in the first stop region, the first The second symbol aspect (three seven 2 symbols) identical to the symbol aspect of the second stop area (line SL1 shown in each of FIGS. 23A to 23C) is the same as the first stop area. Control to switch to the stopped second stop mode (the top mode in FIGS. 23A to 23C),
When the production target reel is not stopped in the first stop mode, the production rotation control is not executed,
When the production target reel is stopped in the first stop mode, execution of the production rotation control is permitted (step S1404 in FIG. 13).
The notification control means includes
When the specific lottery result is derived by at least the lottery means, the operation condition including at least a part of the operation condition for stopping the effect target reel in the first stop mode is notified. A game table characterized by controlling the notification means (see step S3211 in FIG. 16 and the effect by the liquid crystal display device 157 in FIG. 26) (in the third embodiment, the first stop area and the second stop area are In the same case).

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The reel control means includes
Based on the operation of one of the plurality of stop operation means, the reel corresponding to the operated one of the plurality of reels is stopped within a maximum pull-in range. To perform stop control,
The production target reel is
A reel having one symbol constituting the first symbol aspect, and a reel having a plurality of symbols, and at least one interval of the plurality of symbol intervals is the maximum pull-in range. It is configured to include at least one of the reels configured to exceed (refer to the description of the degree of freedom of the symbol arrangement in the description using FIGS. 41 to 44),
The notification control means includes
When the specific lottery result is derived by at least the lottery means, the operation condition including at least a part of the operation timing for stopping the reel to be produced in the first stop mode is notified. A game table (in the third embodiment, the first stop region and the second stop) that control the notification means (step S3211 in FIG. 16 and notification of operation timing by the liquid crystal display device 157 in FIG. 26). (Refer to the modification in the case where the regions are the same).

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

Claims (2)

A plurality of reels that are subjected to multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
Stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and operated to individually stop the plurality of reels being rotated;
Lottery means for deriving one lottery result from a plurality of types of lottery results by lottery;
Reel control means for executing control related to the plurality of reels, including stop control for stopping the plurality of reels based on the one lottery result derived by the lottery means and the operation result of the stop operation means;
An informing means for informing about an operation condition of the stop operation means;
A gaming table that includes a notification control unit that controls the notification unit, and that allows visual recognition of a symbol applied to each of the plurality of reels in a predetermined viewable region,
The plurality of reels are:
It is configured to include a predetermined reel composed of one or more reels,
The lottery means
One lottery result is derived by lottery from multiple types of lottery results including a specific lottery result,
The reel control means includes
When the specific lottery result is derived, the visual recognition of the first symbol aspect which is one or a plurality of symbol aspects of a plurality of symbol aspects constituted by the symbol applied to the predetermined reel The stop control is executed to stop at a first stop area which is one or a plurality of stop areas among a plurality of stop areas in which one symbol area is defined for each of the plurality of reels in the possible area. Configured and possible
The control is executed in a state where all the predetermined reels are stopped, and is a control for switching a stop mode constituted by the predetermined reels by rotating at least one of the predetermined reels. It is configured to be able to execute production rotation control,
As the effect rotation control, from the first stop mode in which the first symbol mode is stopped in the first stop region, a second symbol mode that is the same as or different from the first symbol mode is the first symbol mode. Execute control to switch to the second stop mode stopped in the second stop area the same or different from the stop area,
When the predetermined permissible condition is satisfied and the predetermined reel is not stopped in the first stop mode, the effect rotation control is configured to be unexecutable,
When the predetermined permissible condition is satisfied and the predetermined reel is stopped in the first stop mode, the effect rotation control is configured to be executable.
The notification control means includes
In at least a part of cases where the specific lottery result is derived, an operation condition including at least a part of an operation condition for stopping the predetermined reel in the first stop mode is notified. A game stand for controlling the notification means. The game stand according to claim 1,
The reel control means includes
When the predetermined allowable condition is satisfied and the predetermined reel is not stopped in the first stop mode, the predetermined reel is moved in a rotation direction different from the normal rotation direction. A game characterized in that at least one of a rotation control and a control for rotating the predetermined reel at a rotation speed different from a normal rotation speed is executed instead of the effect rotation control. Stand.