JP2014073366A - Game board - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To be able to continue a sense of expectation toward winning for a long time even if a condition for winning has been set to operation order of a stop button.SOLUTION: When third stop operation coincides with and does not coincide with a predetermined operation condition in operation order of a stop button, winning of a predetermined winning combination is enabled and disabled, respectively.

Description

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

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

  In such a game machine, conditions are set in advance for the stop button operation order (for example, stop order such as stop operation of the left reel first, then the middle reel, and finally the right reel). When the operation matches the conditions, there is a gaming table that allows a winning combination by displaying a symbol combination corresponding to an internal winning combination on the symbol display window (for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2). Moreover, in such a game stand, in order to make it easy to win a winning combination internally, an operation sequence for winning a prize is notified through the effect device.

JP 2002-346037 A JP 2004-350799 A

  However, if conditions are set for the operation sequence of the stop buttons, if the player performs an unintended stop operation in the first stop operation (for example, the user may mistakenly notify the operation sequence or the stop button is disabled while the stop operation is disabled). If the player presses the button and stops operation in the order of operation that does not follow the notification, etc.), winning becomes impossible at the stage of the first stop operation, and the willingness of the game is quickly reduced. .

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a gaming machine capable of sustaining the expectation of winning for a long time even if conditions for winning are set in the operation sequence of stop buttons. With the goal.

  In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the gaming machine according to the present invention has, as one aspect thereof, a plurality of types of symbols, a plurality of reels that are rotationally driven, and whether or not internal winning of a plurality of types of predetermined roles is won or not. Based on lottery means for determining each of the plurality of reels, a stop switch for individually stopping rotation of the reels, a lottery result of the lottery means, and a stop operation of the stop switch. A stop control means for performing stop control related to the stop of rotation of the reel within a predetermined pull-in range, and a symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the display window by the stop control by the stop control means, by the lottery means A determining unit that determines whether or not a winning combination is determined based on whether or not the symbol combination is determined in accordance with an internal winning combination, The stop control means causes the first symbol combination to be stopped and displayed on the display window when the stop operation is the first stop operation order when the first lottery result is obtained by the lottery means. On the other hand, when the stop operation is a second stop operation order different from the first stop operation order, a second symbol combination different from the first symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the display window. If the stop operation is the first stop operation sequence when the first lottery control is performed and the lottery means results in a second lottery result different from the first lottery result, When the second symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the display window, and the stop operation is the second stop operation sequence, the first symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the display window. It performs the second stop control In the first stop control and the second stop control, the stop control unit performs the stop operation on the reel that is stopped first among the plurality of reels. The symbols of the first symbol combination corresponding to the reel and the symbols of the second symbol combination corresponding to the reel that has been stopped first are stopped and displayed on the display window. Features.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, even when the conditions for winning a prize are set in the operation sequence of the stop button, the expectation of winning can be maintained for a long time.

It is a perspective view showing the appearance of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic front view of a symbol display window of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a circuit block diagram of a control unit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a surface arrangement of symbols arranged on each reel of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a type of a role, a name of a role, a symbol combination corresponding to the role, a payout of a role, and remarks of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 26 shows an example of internal winning probabilities for single roles and duplicate roles in the setting N of the slot machine related to one embodiment of the present invention for each RT mode. It is the figure which showed the priority stop order of the combination of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, the name of a combination, and remarks (stop conditions at the time of stopping the symbol combination corresponding to a combination). FIG. 22 is a state transition diagram showing a transition of the gaming state of the main control unit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a flowchart showing a main control unit main process flow of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the 1st stop table preparation process of step S106 of FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing in detail a flow of reel control processing in step S108 of FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of a reel stop process in step S305 in FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing in detail a flow of a second stop table preparation process in step S306 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the game state control process of step S111 of FIG. FIG. 22 shows an example of a reel stop table for the left reel of the slot machine related to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel stop table regarding the middle reel of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 25 shows an example of a reel stop table for the right reel of the slot machine related to one embodiment of the present invention. 19 and FIG. 19, an outline of selection of the reel stop table when the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention is in the RT3 mode and the internal combination is won for special combination 2 (SB1) or replaying combination 1 (replay 1). FIG. 18 and FIG. 18, an outline of selection of a reel stop table in the case where the gaming state of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention is the internal winning of the special combination 2 (SB1) or the replaying combination 1 (replay 1) in the RT3 mode. FIG. FIG. 21 and FIG. 21 are diagrams showing an outline of selection of the reel stop table when the special combination 3 (SB2) or the replaying combination 2 (replay 2) is internally won in the RT3 mode of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is. FIG. 20 and FIG. 20 show an outline of selection of the reel stop table when the special combination 3 (SB2) or replay combination 2 (replay 2) is internally won in the RT3 mode of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an outline of selection of the reel stop table when the internal winning is made in the special combination 4 (SB3) or the replaying combination 1 & 2 (replay 1 & 2) in the RT3 mode of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, together with FIG. It is. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an outline of selection of the reel stop table in the case where the special combination 4 (SB3) or the replaying combination 1 & 2 (replay 1 & 2) is internally won in the RT3 mode of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an outline of selection of a reel stop table when “winning a small combination 1 to 3” is internally won in RT0-2 mode of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention, along with FIG. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an outline of selection of the reel stop table when “winning 1 to 3” is internally won in RT0-2 mode of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention, along with FIG. In the example shown in FIGS. 18-25, it is the table | surface which compared the winning possibility of the small combination 1 at the time of 1st stop operation. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop aspect of Example 1-1 of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop aspect of Example 1-2 of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop aspect of Example 1-3 of FIG. FIG. 25 is a state transition diagram showing a transition of the gaming state of the first sub control unit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a conceptual diagram which shows an example of the lottery table stored in the 1st sub control part of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 34 is a diagram for explaining the outline of the effect during the MB game of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, together with FIG. FIG. 33 is a diagram for explaining the outline of the effect during the MB game of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, together with FIG. It is a figure explaining the outline | summary of the push order alerting | reporting effect of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the outline | summary of the special pushing order alerting | reporting effect of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the outline | summary of MB continuation propriety effect of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. 4 is a flowchart showing a flow of a first sub control unit main process, a command process, a first sub control unit command reception interrupt process, and a first sub control unit timer interrupt process of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. . Flow of second sub-control unit main process, second sub-control unit command reception interrupt process, second sub-control unit timer interrupt process, and second sub-control unit image control process of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention It is a flowchart which shows. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing at the time of receiving a start lever of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 20 is a flowchart showing a flow of a first AT grant process of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the production | presentation setting process of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the effect setting process in MB of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the AT effect setting process of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of 2nd AT provision processing of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the stop button reception process of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention.

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

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

  A slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 includes a main body 101 and a front door 102 that is attached to the front surface of the main body 101 and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 101. Inside the center of the main body 101 (not shown), three reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface are stored and rotated inside the slot machine 100. It is configured to be able to. These reels 110 to 112 are rotationally driven by a driving device such as a stepping motor.

  In this embodiment, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the reels 110 to 112 are configured by attaching the belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member. When viewed from the player, three symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Then, by rotating the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 110 to 112 functions as a display device that displays a plurality of combinations of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display device. In this embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 100. However, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

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

  The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp indicating the winning line 114 that is valid. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the relationship between the nine display areas 1 to 9 of the symbol display window 113 and the pay line 114 employed in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, the right-down winning line (diagonal winning line L1) constituted by the display areas 1, 5, 9 and the right-up winning line (diagonal winning line L2) constituted by the display areas 3, 5, 7 are shown. Only two winning lines are set. In other words, in this embodiment, there are two winning lines 114 (also referred to as effective lines) that are valid.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The sound hole 181 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right portions of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for exciting games. An effect device 160 is disposed above the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided above the effect device 160. The effect device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 including two right shutters 163a and a left shutter 163b that can be opened and closed in a horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 157 (not shown) disposed on the back side of the shutter 163. When the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened outward in the horizontal direction in front of the liquid crystal display device 157, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 (not shown) is displayed in front of the slot machine 100 (game). The structure appears on the person side).

  In addition, even if it is not a liquid crystal display device, it should just be comprised so that various effect images and various game information can be displayed, for example, a multi-segment display (7-segment display), a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, a plasma display , A reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decorative object (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen may be hidden by the decorative object, so that the display screen looks irregular. In the present embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may be a curved surface.

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

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

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

  The basic circuit 302 includes a random number generation circuit 316 that is used as a hardware random number counter that fluctuates a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535, and a start signal output circuit 332 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When the activation signal is input from the activation signal output circuit 332, the CPU 304 starts game control (starts a main control unit main process described later).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub control unit 400 and enables communication with the first sub control unit 400. The information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 can transmit a signal such as a command to the first sub control unit 400, but the first sub control A signal such as a command cannot be transmitted from the unit 400 to the main control unit 300.

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the second sub control unit 500 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The second sub-control unit 500 receives a control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface, and includes a basic circuit 502 that controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter for measuring time, frequency, and the like. A timer 512 is mounted. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock. The second sub control unit 500 is provided with a ROM 506 that stores a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub control unit 500, data for image display, and the like.

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

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

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

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

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

  A plurality of types (10 types in the present embodiment) of symbols shown on the right side of the figure are arranged on the reels 110 to 112 by a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in the present embodiment). . Also, symbol numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating symbol arrangement positions (symbol positions) on the reels 110 to 112. For example, “blank 2 symbols” are placed on the number 0 frame on the left reel 110, “cherry symbols” are placed on the number 1 frame on the middle reel 111, and “replay symbols” are placed on the number 2 frame on the right reel 112. Has been.

<Type of role>
Next, the types of roles of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram showing the type of a combination (including an operating combination), the name of the combination, the symbol combination corresponding to the combination, the payout of the combination and the remarks.

  The role of the slot machine 100 can be broadly divided into a special role (bonus role) and a general role. The special combination (bonus combination) of this embodiment includes special combination 1 (MB), special combination 2 (SB1), special combination 3 (SB2), and special combination 4 (SB3). In addition, the general combination of the present embodiment includes replay combination 1 (replay 1) to replay combination 2 (replay 2) and small combination 1 (fruit 1) to small combination 6 (fruit 6). Needless to say, the type of combination is not limited to this, and can be arbitrarily adopted.

  The special combination 1 (MB: middle bonus) is a special combination (operating combination) in which an MB game (special game: MB gaming state or RT3 mode shown in FIG. 8) is started by winning. The corresponding winning symbol combination is “Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1”.

  In addition, the special character 1 (MB) carries over the flag. That is, when the special combination 1 (MB) is won internally, a flag indicating this (hereinafter referred to as the MB flag) is set (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). Even if 1 (MB) is not won, the flag indicating the internal winning is maintained until winning, and the special game 1 (MB) is still in internal winning even after the next game (see the special game shown in FIG. 8). (1 internal winning state or RT2 mode), the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1 (MB) is in a state where all the winning combinations can be won.

  Special combination 2 (SB1: single bonus 1), special combination 3 (SB2: single bonus 2) and special combination 4 (SB3: single bonus 3) are special combinations in which only one game is started by winning. (Operating role). The corresponding symbol combinations are “Watermelon 2-Cherry-Berry 1” for Special Role 2, “Watermelon 2-Cherry-Blank 1” for Special Role 3, and “Watermelon 2-Cherry-Blank 2” for Special Role 4.

  Re-playing role 1 (replay 1) and re-playing role 2 (replay 2) are the roles that can play a game without inserting medals (game media) in the next game by winning a prize. Not done. The combinations corresponding to the replaying player 1 are “Blank 2-Replay-Watermelon 1”, “Blank 1-Replay-Watermelon 1”, “Seven 2-Replay-Watermelon 1”, “BAR-Replay-Watermelon 1”, The combination corresponding to the replaying role 2 is “replay-replay-replay”.

  A small number of small roles 1 (fruit 1) to small portion 6 (fruit 6) are awarded (in this embodiment, 10 for small role 1, 2 for small role 2, and 1 for small roles 3-6). The medal will be paid out. The symbol combination corresponding to the small role 1 (fruit 1) is “Bell-ANY-Bell”, and the symbol combination corresponding to the small role 2 (fruit 2) is “Bell-ANY-Replay”, the small role 3 (fruit 3). ) Are “blank 2-ANY-bell”, “blank 1-ANY-bell”, “seven 2-ANY-bell”, and “BAR-ANY-bell”. The symbol combination corresponding to the small role 4 (fruit 4) is “Cherry-Bell-Bell”, and the symbol combination corresponding to the small role 5 (Fruit 5) is “Cherry-Bell-Blank 1”, and the small role 6 The symbol combination corresponding to (Fruit 6) is “Cherry-Bell-Blank 2”. Here, “ANY” indicates that any symbol may be used.

  In addition, each of the small roles 1 to 6 is an internal combination that can be elected internally by “overlapping small roles” in which at least two small roles overlap (at the same time). It is. In addition, each of Re-Gamer 1 and Re-Gamer 2 is able to win an internal prize by “Duplicate Re-Gamer” in which each of the two Re-Gamers is won internally by overlapping (simultaneously). It is a role.

<Internal winning probability of role>
Next, the internal winning probability of a combination will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows an example of the internal winning probability of the special combination and the general combination in the setting N for each RT mode.

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, in addition to a single combination that can be internally won for one type of special combination or general combination, a multiple combination that can be internally selected for a plurality of types of combinations is provided. As this duplicate combination, “re-playing combination 1 & 2” winning simultaneously for re-playing combination 1 and re-playing combination 2, “small combination 1-3” winning simultaneously with small combination 1, 2 and 3, small combination 1, 2 “Small 1 to 4” that wins 3 and 4 at the same time, “Small 1 to 3, Small 5” that wins simultaneously 3 and 4, 5 “5” and “5” are simultaneously elected, “1 to 3” and “6” are elected simultaneously. And “6” are selected at the same time. Note that a duplicate role is not a single role but a combination of a plurality of roles, and the condition device (flag) corresponding to the duplicate role does not operate, and a plurality of roles ( If it is an overlapping small combination, each of the condition devices corresponding to a plurality of small combinations included in the overlapping small combination is activated.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in the remarks column of the figure, in the RT3 mode (MB gaming state), when the special combination 2 (SB1) or replaying combination 1 (replay 1) is won internally, the left reel 110 is When the last stop (third stop) (specifically, the middle reel 111 → the right reel 112 → the pressing order of the left reel 110 or the right reel 112 → the middle reel 111 → the pressing order of the left reel 110), the effective line The main control unit 300 controls the reels 110 to 112 so that the symbol combinations corresponding to the small combination 1 (10 payouts) are aligned (the small combination 1 wins). When the middle reel 111 or the right reel 112 is finally stopped, the symbol combinations corresponding to the small combination 2 (two payouts) and the small combination 3 (one payout) are aligned (the small combination 2 and the small combination 3 The main control unit 300 controls the reels 110 to 112 to stop. Although details will be described later, in this embodiment, when the special combination 2 (SB1) is internally won during the RT3 mode (MB gaming state), the gaming state is the RT1 mode (high reprobability probability) as shown in FIG. State).

  Similarly, in the RT3 mode (MB game state), when the internal reel 111 is finally stopped (third stop) when the special combination 3 (SB2) or the re-playing combination 2 (replay 2) is internally won ( Specifically, left reel 110 → right reel 112 → middle reel 111 pressing order or right reel 112 → left reel 110 → middle reel 111 pressing order), corresponding to small part 1 (10-sheet payout) on the effective line The main control unit 300 performs stop control of the reels 110 to 112 so that the symbol combinations to be performed are aligned (the small combination 1 wins), and when the left reel 110 or the right reel 112 is finally stopped, the small combination 2 The main control unit 300 performs stop control of each of the reels 110 to 112 so that the symbol combinations corresponding to (two pieces payout) and the small combination 3 (one piece payout) are aligned (the small combination 2 and the small combination 3 win). DoAs will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, when the special combination 3 (SB2) is internally won during the RT3 mode (MB gaming state), the gaming state shifts to the RT1 mode (replay high probability state). It has become.

  Also, in the RT3 mode (MB gaming state), when the special combination 4 (SB3) or the re-playing combination 1 & 2 is won internally, when the right reel 112 is stopped (third stop) last (specifically, left (Reel 110 → middle reel 111 → right reel 112 pressing order or middle reel 111 → left reel 110 → right reel 112 pressing order), and a combination of symbols corresponding to the small part 1 (10-sheet payout) is aligned on the active line ( When the left reel 110 or the middle reel 111 is finally stopped, the main control unit 300 performs stop control of the reels 110 to 112 so that the small combination 1 (wins two pieces) and The main control unit 300 performs stop control of the reels 110 to 112 so that the symbol combinations corresponding to the small combination 3 (single payout) are aligned (the small combination 2 and the small combination 3 win). As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, when the special combination 4 (SB3) is internally won during the RT3 mode (MB gaming state), the gaming state shifts to the RT1 mode (replay high probability state). It has become.

  Further, in the RT0 to 2 mode (replay low probability gaming state, replay high probability state, special role 1 internal winning state), when “small role 1 to 3” are internally won, the left reel 110 → the middle reel 111 → When the right reel 112 is stopped in the order of pressing, the main control unit 300 causes each reel 110 to have a symbol combination corresponding to the small combination 1 (10 payouts) on the active line (the small combination 1 wins). Perform stop control of ~ 112. When the left reel 110, the middle reel 111, and the right reel 112 are stopped in the pressing order, the symbol combinations corresponding to the small combination 2 (two payouts) and the small combination 3 (one payout) are aligned (small combination). The main control unit 300 performs stop control of the reels 110 to 112 so that 2 and the small combination 3 win.

  Similarly, in the RT0-2 mode (replay low probability gaming state, replay high probability state, special role 1 internal winning state), when “winning a small role 1 to 4” is internally won, the left reel 110 → the right reel 112 → When the middle reel 111 is stopped in the pressing order, the main control unit 300 makes each symbol combination corresponding to the small combination 1 (10 payouts) on the active line (the small combination 1 wins). When the reels 110 to 112 are stopped and stopped in a pressing order other than the left reel 110 → the right reel 112 → the middle reel 111, the small combination 2 (two pieces are paid out) and the small part 3 (one piece is paid out) are supported. The main control unit 300 performs stop control of the reels 110 to 112 so that the symbol combinations to be performed are aligned (the small combination 2 and the small combination 3 win).

  In the RT0 to 2 mode (replay low probability gaming state, replay high probability state, special role 1 internal winning state), when the internal winning is “small role 1-3, small role 5”, the middle reel 111 → When the left reel 110 and the right reel 112 are stopped in the order of pressing, the main control unit 300 so that the symbol combinations corresponding to the small combination 1 (10 payouts) are aligned on the active line (the small combination 1 wins). Performs stop control of each reel 110 to 112, and when it is stopped in the pressing order other than the middle reel 111 → the left reel 110 → the right reel 112, the small part 2 (two pieces are paid out) and the small part 3 (one piece is paid out) The main control unit 300 performs stop control of the reels 110 to 112 so that the symbol combinations corresponding to are aligned (the small combination 2 and the small combination 3 win).

  Further, in the RT0 to 2 mode (replay low probability gaming state, replay high probability state, special role 1 internal winning state), when “small role 1-5” is internally won, the middle reel 111 → the right reel 112 → When the left reel 110 is stopped in the pressing order, the main control unit 300 causes each reel 110 to have a symbol combination corresponding to the small combination 1 (10 payouts) on the active line (the small combination 1 wins). When the stop control is performed in the order other than the middle reel 111 → the right reel 112 → the left reel 110, the symbols corresponding to the small combination 2 (two payout) and the small combination 3 (one payout) are controlled. The main control unit 300 performs stop control of the reels 110 to 112 so that the combinations are aligned (the small combination 2 and the small combination 3 win).

  Also, in the RT0-2 mode (low replay low-probability gaming state, high replay probability state, special role 1 internal winning state), when the internal winning is “small role 1-3, small role 6”, the right reel 112 → When the left reel 110 and the middle reel 111 are stopped in the order of pressing, the main control unit 300 so that the symbol combinations corresponding to the small combination 1 (10 payouts) are aligned on the active line (the small combination 1 wins). Performs stop control of each reel 110 to 112, and when it is stopped in the pressing order other than the right reel 112 → the left reel 110 → the middle reel 111, the small part 2 (two pieces are paid out) and the small part 3 (one piece is paid out). The main control unit 300 performs stop control of the reels 110 to 112 so that the symbol combinations corresponding to are aligned (the small combination 2 and the small combination 3 win).

  Further, in the RT0 to 2 mode (replay low probability game state, replay high probability state, special role 1 internal winning state), when “small role 1-6” is internally won, right reel 112 → middle reel 111 → When the left reel 110 is stopped in the pressing order, the main control unit 300 causes each reel 110 to have a symbol combination corresponding to the small combination 1 (10 payouts) on the active line (the small combination 1 wins). When the stop control is performed in the order other than the right reel 112, the middle reel 111, and the left reel 110, the symbols corresponding to the small combination 2 (two payouts) and the small combination 3 (one payout) are performed. The main control unit 300 performs stop control of the reels 110 to 112 so that the combinations are aligned (the small combination 2 and the small combination 3 win).

<Pattern combination stop priority>
Next, the stop priority order of the symbol combination corresponding to the combination will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is a figure which showed the priority stop order of a combination, the name of a combination, and remarks (stop conditions at the time of stopping the symbol combination corresponding to a combination).

  In this embodiment, during a non-MB game (RT0 to RT2 mode shown in FIG. 8), when a re-game is won internally, a small role (small role 1 to small role 6) or a special role (special role 1) Even if it is a case where the internal winning is in 4), the symbol combination corresponding to the re-playing combination (re-playing combination 1-2) is given priority over the symbol combination corresponding to the other winning combination. The main control unit 300 performs stop control of the reels 110 to 112 so as to stop on the effective line. For example, when the re-game 1 (replay 1) is internally won during the internal winning of the special role 1 (MB), the main control unit 300 selects the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game 1 (replay 1) as the internal winning. The reels 110 to 112 are controlled to stop on the active line in preference to the symbol combination corresponding to the special role 1 (MB).

  In addition, when a small role (small role 1 to 6) is elected internally, even if a special role (special role 1 to 4) is elected internally, a small role (small role 1 to small size) The main controller 300 causes the reel to stop the symbol combination corresponding to the combination 6) on the active line in preference to the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination (special combination 1, special combination 2) currently selected in the internal winning. The stop control of 110-112 is performed. For example, when the internal winning of the small role 1 (fruit 1) is made during the internal winning of the special role 1 (MB), the main control unit 300 selects the symbol combination corresponding to the small role 1 (fruit 1) during the internal winning. The reels 110 to 112 are controlled to stop on the active line in preference to the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1 (MB). That is, the priority stop order of the symbol combination of the combinations is: replay combination> small combination> special combination (bonus combination) in descending order of priority. Therefore, when one of the re-game players 1 and 2 is internally won, one of the re-game players 1 and 2 that have been internally won always stops on the active line.

  In addition, when the internal winning is made for the overlapping small combination, the main control unit 300 causes the combination having the largest number of medals to be paid out or the combination in which the medals can be paid out (reel 110 to 112 in the symbol display window 113). A symbol combination corresponding to a combination in which a part of the corresponding symbol combination is stopped and displayed in any one of the symbol areas 1 to 9 is prioritized over a symbol combination corresponding to another small winning combination. The stop control of the reels 110 to 112 is performed so as to stop on the line.

  On the other hand, during the MB game (RT3 mode shown in FIG. 8), as shown in the remarks column of FIG. Stop control of the reels 110 to 112 is performed so that a small combination that is not involved (small combination 1 or small combinations 2 and 3 according to the pressing order) is preferentially stopped on the active line. That is, in the MB game of the present embodiment, even if the special combination 2 to 4 and the re-playing combination 1 and 2 are won internally, the symbol combinations corresponding to the special combination 2 to 4 and the re-playing combination 1 and 2 won internally. Never stops on the active line.

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

  In the present embodiment, the gaming state of the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 includes the re-gaming low probability state (RT0 mode), the special role 1 (MB) internal winning state (RT2 mode), and the MB gaming state (RT3 mode). ) And replay high probability state (RT1 mode).

<Replay low probability state (RT0 mode)>
The content of the replay low probability state (RT0 mode) is not particularly limited. For example, the result of the internal lottery is almost lost, and the total number of medals that can be obtained during the game when the player has played multiple times is A game state that is less than the total number of medals inserted during the game. In the present embodiment, a special role 1 (MB) internal winning state (RT2 mode), an MB game state (RT3 mode), and a replay are described later. A gaming state other than the high probability state (RT1 mode).

  In this replay low probability state (RT0 mode), when the special combination 1 (MB) is won internally, the special combination 1 (MB) internal winning state (RT2 mode) is entered. In addition, when the replay high probability state (RT1 mode) is completed, the replay low probability state (RT0 mode) is entered.

<Special role 1 (MB) internal winning state (RT2 mode)>
This special combination 1 (MB) internal winning state (RT2 mode) refers to a gaming state in which a symbol combination corresponding to special combination 1 (MB) can be displayed on the active line. This special role 1 (MB) internal winning state (RT2 mode) is transferred when the special role 1 (MB) is internally won in the replay low probability state (RT0 mode) or the replay high probability state (RT1 mode). To do. Further, the process ends when the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1 (MB) is displayed on the active line, and shifts to the MB gaming state (RT3 mode) described below.

<MB gaming state (RT3 mode)>
The content of the MB gaming state (RT3 mode) is not particularly limited, but is a gaming state in which the player is more profitable than the low replay probability state. In this embodiment, the total number of medals acquired during the game is A game state that exceeds the total number of medals thrown into.

  Here, the MB gaming state refers to a stop range shorter than the normal stop range (190 msec: 4 frame moving range) (75 msec: 1 frame moving range) for at least one of the reels. ), And is a gaming state in which the reel is stopped within the predetermined stop range from the symbol position when the stop button is operated regardless of the result of the internal lottery. This is a game state that is advantageous for a player who can display a winning combination of symbols regardless of the result of the internal lottery. In the present embodiment, the middle reel 111 is controlled to stop within the movement range of one frame.

  In the present embodiment, when an internal winning is made for any of the small roles in the MB gaming state (hereinafter referred to as an internal winning for the small role during MB), all the internal winning flags of the small roles 1 to 6 are set. Turns on. That is, there is a possibility of winning any of the small roles 1 to 6. In addition, when any of the re-games is won internally (hereinafter referred to as at least when re-games are won internally), all the internal wins of small roles 1 to 6 in addition to the internal wins The flag turns on. That is, even in this case, there is a possibility of winning one of the small roles 1 to 6. In the MB gaming state, the relationship between the replay, the winning combination with a payout, and the bonus stop priority order can be arbitrarily set to a priority stop position different from the priority stop position in the normal gaming state.

  This MB gaming state (RT3 mode) shifts to the case where the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1 is displayed on the active line in the special combination 1 (MB) internal winning state (RT2 mode). In the MB gaming state (RT3 mode), medals exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 253) are paid when any of the special roles 2, 3, 4 is won internally, or during MB gaming. When it has been issued, the process is terminated, and a transition to a replay high probability state (RT1 mode) described below is made.

<Replay high probability state (RT1 mode)>
Although the content of the replay high probability state (RT1 mode) is not particularly limited, in this embodiment, the internal winning probability of the replaying player is set to be higher than the internal winning probability of the replaying player in the replaying low probability state (RT0 mode). It is a gaming state in which a change to increase is performed. Therefore, since the high probability of replaying (RT1 mode) of the present embodiment has a higher probability that the game can be continued without inserting medals, the player is more likely to play the game than the low replaying probability (RT0 mode). It is an advantageous gaming state. The re-probability high-probability state (RT1 mode) is a case where the special combination 2, 3, or 4 is won internally during the MB gaming state (RT3 mode), or a predetermined number (for example, 253) Transitions when medals exceeding are paid out. The replay high probability state (RT1 mode) ends when the symbol combination corresponding to any of the special combination 2, 3, 4 or the small combination 2 is displayed on the active line, and the replay low probability state. Transition to (RT0 mode).

  Note that if the internal winning of any of the special roles 2, 3, and 4 is made in a predetermined game in the MB gaming state (RT3 mode), the gaming state is changed from the MB gaming state (RT3 mode) at the time of the internal winning of the predetermined game. When the game shifts to the replay high probability state (RT1 mode) and wins a small role 1 (a small role where 10 medals are paid out) in the predetermined game, the game state remains in the replay high probability state (RT1 mode). . On the other hand, when winning a small combination 2 (a small combination where two medals are paid out) in the predetermined game, the gaming state shifts from the replay high probability state (RT1 mode) to the replay low probability state (RT0 mode). To do. From the above, the gaming state of the next game after the MB gaming state ends includes both a re-gaming high probability state (RT1 mode) and a re-gaming low probability state (RT0 mode).

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

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

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

  In step S102, medal insertion / start operation acceptance processing is executed. Here, it is checked whether or not a medal has been inserted, and the winning line display lamp 120 is turned on in response to the insertion of the medal. In addition, preparation is made for transmitting a medal insertion command indicating that a medal has been inserted to the first sub-control unit 400. 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. Also, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated. If it is determined that the start operation has been performed, the number of inserted medals is determined and the start lever 135 is operated with respect to the first sub-control unit 400. Prepare to send a start lever acceptance command indicating that.

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

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

  In step S105, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current gaming state, and an internal lottery is performed using this and the random number value acquired in step S104. As a result of the internal lottery, when any winning combination (including an operating combination) is won internally, the condition device (flag) of the internal winning combination is activated (the winning combination flag is turned ON). Further, in this step S105, preparation is made for transmitting an internal winning command indicating the result of the winning combination internal lottery to the first sub-control unit 400. For example, when the internal winnings of the small roles 1 to 3 are made, the internal winning command indicating that the internal winnings of the small roles 1 to 3 are sent to the first sub-control unit 400 is prepared, and the winning combination internal lottery is performed. If the result is a loss (no winning combination), preparation is made to send an internal winning command indicating a loss to the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S106, a first stop table preparation process is performed. In the first stop table preparation process, reel stop data (reel stop table described later) at the time of the first stop operation is selected based on the internal lottery result in step S105. Details of the first stop table preparation process will be described later.

  In step S107, the rotation of all reels 110 to 112 is started.

  In step S108, the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be received. When any one of the stop buttons is pressed, the reel stop control in which one of the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the pressed stop button is selected in step S106. A reel control process for stopping based on the data is performed. The reel control process will be described later in detail. When all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S109.

  In step S109, a winning determination is performed. Here, when a picture combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line 114, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For example, if “BELL-ANY-BELL” is aligned on the activated pay line, it is determined that the small role 1 (fruit 1) win. Also, in this step S109, preparation is made for transmitting a display determination command indicating the result of the winning determination to the first sub-control unit 400.

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

  In step S111, a game state control process (details will be described later) is performed in which control for shifting the game state is performed.

  Thus, one game is completed. Thereafter, returning to step S102 and repeating the above-described processing, the game proceeds. In addition, each command prepared for transmission in the above step is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400 by a main control unit timer interrupt process (not shown) (the main control unit 300 has a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, approximately A counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal once every 1.5 ms, and the main control unit timer interrupt process is executed in response to the timer interrupt signal).

<First stop table preparation process>
Next, the gaming state control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the first stop table preparation process in step S106 of FIG.

  In step S201, internal winning information which is a result of the winning combination internal lottery process is acquired. For example, in the case where the internal winning of “small roles 1 to 3” is won in the winning combination internal lottery process, the internal winning information indicating the internal winning of “small roles 1 to 3” is acquired.

  In step S202, game state information regarding the current game state is acquired. For example, when the current gaming state is a re-gaming low probability state (RT0 mode), gaming state information indicating the RT0 mode is acquired.

  In step S203, a reel stop table to be used at the time of the first stop operation is selected based on the acquired internal winning information and the acquired gaming state information. The selected reel stop table is the reel stop table for all reels, that is, the left reel 110, the middle reel 111, and the right reel 112. For example, in the case of Example 1-1 to be described later (see FIG. 18), for the left reel 110, the left reel stop table A (abbreviated as left A), and for the middle reel 111, the middle reel stop table B ( For the right reel 112, the right reel stop table A (abbreviated as right A) is selected.

  In step S204, the compression stop data of the selected reel stop table is read from the ROM 306, expanded, and stored in the RAM 308.

  In step S205, reference destination stop table information indicating the selected reel stop table is stored on the RAM 308. For example, in the case of Example 1-1 to be described later (see FIG. 18), information indicating left A, middle B, and right A is stored on the RAM 308.

<Reel control processing>
Next, the reel control process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the reel control process in step S108 of FIG.

  In step S301, it is determined whether or not any pressing operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 has been accepted. If any operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is accepted, the process proceeds to step S302, and if not, step S301 is repeated.

  In step S302, the stop button that has received the stop operation and the pressing order are specified. For example, when the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 110, the stop button that has received the stop operation is the stop button 137, and the stop operation is specified as the first stop operation.

  In step S303, based on the specified stop button and the pressing order, the pressed state information indicating the current pressed state of the stop button is updated and stored. For example, when the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 110, the pressing state information indicating that the first stop operation is the left reel 110 is stored, and the first reel is operated with respect to the left reel 110. When the stop operation and the second stop operation are performed on the middle reel 111, the pressed state information indicating that the first stop operation is the left reel 110 and the second stop operation is the middle reel 111 is stored.

  In step S <b> 304, preparation is made for transmitting a stop button reception command including pressed state information to the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S305, a reel stop process (details will be described later) is performed to stop the reel corresponding to the stop button that has been operated to stop.

  In step S306, a second stop table preparation process (details will be described later) for selecting a reel stop table to be used during the second stop operation and the third stop operation is performed.

  In step S307, it is determined whether all the reels, that is, all of the left reel 110, the middle reel 111, and the right reel 112 are stopped. If all of the reels are stopped, the process proceeds to step S308. If not, the process returns to step S301.

  In step S308, preparation is made to send a stop information command related to the stop of all reels to the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S309, information related to stop control related to the current game is cleared. Here, the information related to the stop control specifically includes symbol stop information indicating the stop symbols of each reel (for example, symbols stopped at the upper, middle and lower positions of the symbol display window 113), pressed state information, reference Indicates stop table information.

<Reel stop processing>
Next, the reel stop process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the reel stop process in step S305 of FIG.

  In step S401, stop data corresponding to the reference destination stop table is acquired. The stop data corresponding to the reference destination stop table is stop data stored on the RAM 308 in step S204 or step S505 described later. For example, as shown in Example 1-1 to be described later, when a stop operation (first stop operation) is performed on the left reel 110 (see FIG. 18), stop data of “left A” is acquired (see FIG. 18). (See FIG. 15 (a)).

  In step S402, symbol position data at the time when the stop button is stopped is acquired. Specifically, the symbol position (symbol number) of the symbol located at the middle position of the symbol display window 113 at the time when the stop button is stopped is acquired.

  In step S403, the number of drawn frames is set based on the acquired stop data and the acquired symbol position data. For example, the “left A” stop data shown in FIG. 15A is acquired, and when the symbol position of the symbol position data is 2, the number of frames to be drawn is set to 3.

  In step S404, the reel is stopped based on the acquired stop data, the acquired symbol position data, and the set number of drawn frames. For example, when the “left A” stop data shown in FIG. 15A is acquired and the symbol position of the symbol position data is 2, the replay symbol at the symbol position 20 stops at the middle position of the symbol display window 113. .

  In step S405, symbol stop information is stored on the RAM 308.

  In step S406, the stop data (reel stop table) related to the stopped reel is cleared.

<Second stop table preparation process>
Next, the second stop table preparation process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the second stop table preparation process in step S306 in FIG.

  In step S501, the pressed state information is acquired.

  In step S502, it is determined from the acquired pressing state information whether or not a third stop operation has been performed. When the third stop operation is performed, the second stop table preparation process is terminated, and when not (specifically, when the first stop operation is performed, or the second stop operation is performed) In the case), the process proceeds to step S503.

  In step S503, the reel being rotated is specified from the acquired pressing state information. For example, when the pressing state information indicating that the first stop operation is the left reel 110 is acquired, the rotating reels are determined to be the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112. Further, when the pressing state information is acquired in which the first stop operation is the left reel 110 and the second stop operation is the middle reel 111, the rotating reel is determined to be the right reel 112.

  In step S504, a reel stop table is selected for the rotating reel from the acquired pressing state information. Specifically, when it is determined that the first stop operation has been performed, a reel stop table used for the second stop operation is selected for the two reels that are rotating, and the second stop is determined from the acquired pressing state information. If it is determined that the operation has been performed, a reel stop table to be used for the third stop operation is selected for one rotating reel. For example, in the case of Example 1-1 to be described later (see FIG. 18), the “Middle B” and “Right A” reel stop tables are selected as the reel stop tables used during the second stop operation, and the third stop is performed. A reel stop table of “right A” (when the second stop reel is the middle reel 111) or “middle B” (when the second stop reel is the right reel 112) is selected as the reel stop table used at the time of operation.

  In step S505, the compression stop data of the selected reel stop table is read from the ROM 306, expanded, and stored in the RAM 308.

  In step S506, reference destination stop table information indicating the selected reel stop table is stored on the RAM 308. For example, in the case of Example 1-1 to be described later (see FIG. 18), information indicating middle B and right A is displayed during the second stop operation, and information indicating right A or middle B is displayed during the third stop operation. Store on the RAM 308.

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

  In step S601, it is determined whether or not the RT mode (game state) is the RT3 mode (MB game state). If the RT mode is RT3, the process proceeds to step S602; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S607.

  In step S602, it is determined whether or not any of the special roles 2 to 4 (SB1 to SB3) has been won internally. If any of the special roles 2 to 4 is won internally, the process proceeds to step S606, and if not, the process proceeds to step S603.

  In step S603, the payout counter that counts the number of medals paid out in the RT3 mode (MB gaming state) is updated.

  In step S604, preparation is made for transmitting a command (also referred to as a payout number command in MB) indicating the count number of the payout counter in the RT3 mode (MB gaming state).

  In step S605, it is determined whether or not the number of payouts indicated by the payout counter is greater than a predetermined value (253 in this embodiment). If the payout number is larger than the predetermined value, the process proceeds to step S606, and if not, the process proceeds to step S607.

  In step S606, since the number of medals paid out in the RT3 mode (MB gaming state) exceeds 253, the RT3 mode (MB gaming state) is terminated, and the RT mode is changed to the RT1 mode (replay high probability state). Set to.

  In step S607, it is determined whether the special combination 1 (MB) has been won internally. If the special combination 1 (MB) is won internally, the process proceeds to step S608; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S610.

  In step S608, since the special combination 1 (MB) has been won internally, the RT mode is set to the RT2 mode, and then in step S609, the MB flag is set.

  In step S610, it is determined whether a symbol combination corresponding to special combination 1 (MB) is displayed on the winning line. If the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1 (MB) is displayed on the winning line, the process proceeds to step S611. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S614.

  In step S611, since the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1 (MB) is displayed, the MB game is set. Next, in step S612, the RT mode is set to the RT3 mode (MB game state), and step S613 is performed. Then, the MB flag is reset.

  In step S614, it is determined whether or not the RT mode is the RT1 mode (replay high probability state). If the RT mode is the RT1 mode (replay high probability state), the process proceeds to step S615; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S620.

  In step S615, it is determined whether a symbol combination corresponding to any of the special combinations 2 to 4 (SB1 to SB3) is displayed on the winning line. If the symbol combination corresponding to any of the special combinations 2 to 4 is displayed on the winning line, the process proceeds to step S616, and if not, the process proceeds to step S618.

  In step S616, since one of the special roles 2 to 4 (SB1 to SB3) is won in the RT1 mode (replay high probability state), the RT mode is set to the RT0 mode (replay low probability state), Next, in step S617, an SB game is set.

  In step S618, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the small combination 2 (fruit 2) is displayed on the winning line. If the symbol combination corresponding to the small combination 2 is displayed on the winning line, the process proceeds to step S619, and if not, the process proceeds to step S620.

  In step S619, since the small role 2 (fruit 2) is won in the RT1 mode (replay high probability state), the RT mode is set to the RT0 mode (replay low probability state).

  In step S620, preparation for transmitting a command (game state command) indicating the current RT mode (game state) to the first sub-control unit 400 is made. For example, the gaming state commands include an RT0 command indicating the RT0 mode, an RT1 command indicating the RT1 mode, an RT2 command indicating the RT2 mode, an RT3 command indicating the RT3 mode, and the like.

<Reel stop table>
Next, an example of the reel stop table will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 15A and 15B conceptually illustrate a left stop table A (also referred to as left A) and a left stop table B (also referred to as left B), which are examples of the reel stop table for the left reel 110. FIGS. 16A and 16B show an intermediate stop table A (also referred to as intermediate A) and an intermediate stop table B (also referred to as intermediate B), which are examples of the reel stop table for the intermediate reel 111. FIGS. 17A and 17B conceptually show, as examples of a reel stop table related to the right reel 112, a right stop table A (also referred to as right A) and a right stop table B (also referred to as right B). ) Conceptually.

  The reel stop table is data in which the symbol position of the reel, the reel stop position, and the pull-in (number of frames to be pulled in) at the reel stop are associated with each other, and is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 306 in advance. FIGS. 15 to 17 show only the reel stop table that is selected when some of the winning combinations are won internally, but in reality, the reel stop table indicates the winning combination, game state, and A plurality of types are prepared according to the symbols stopped in the symbol areas 1 to 9.

  Among the symbol positions 0 to 20 of the reel stop table, symbol positions marked with black circles in the reel stop position items are symbol areas 2, 5, and 8 in the middle of the symbol display window 113 (the left reel 110 is symbol area 2). The middle reel 111 indicates the position of the symbol to be stopped in the symbol region 5 and the right reel 112 in the symbol region 8). The symbol position with an upward arrow in the reel stop position item indicates the symbol position that is not stopped in the symbol areas 2, 5 and 8 in the middle of the symbol display window 113. The reel is rotated by the number of drawing frames described in the item (1), and the reel is stopped at the nearest symbol position where a black circle is marked in the reel stop position item (retraction control). The symbol position of the reel on the reel stop table indicates the symbol number located at the middle position (symbol region 2, 5, 8) of the symbol display window 113 when the stop operation is performed.

  In the left stop table A shown in FIG. 15A, symbols corresponding to symbol positions 3, 7, 12, 16, and 20 in which a black circle is marked in the reel stop position item are displayed in the middle of the symbol display window 113. It is a table for stopping in area 2. That is, the left stop table A is a reel stop table that can stop the bell symbol in the upper symbol region 1 of the symbol display window 113 regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

  In the left stop table B shown in FIG. 15B, symbols corresponding to symbol positions 1, 5, 10, 14, and 18 in which black circles are marked in the reel stop position item are displayed in the middle symbol of the symbol display window 113. It is a table for stopping in area 2. That is, the left stop table B is a reel stop table that can stop the bell symbol in the lower symbol area 3 in the symbol display window 113 regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

  The middle stop table A shown in FIG. 16A is an example of a reel stop table selected in the RT0 to 2 mode, and symbol positions 3, 7, and 11 in which black circles are marked in the reel stop position item. , 16 and 20 is a table for stopping symbols in the middle symbol area 5 of the symbol display window 113. That is, the middle stop table A is a reel stop table that can stop the bell symbol in the middle symbol area 5 of the symbol display window 113 regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

  The middle stop table B shown in FIG. 16B is an example of a reel stop table selected in the RT3 mode, and the symbol positions 1, 3, 5, and 7 in which black circles are marked in the reel stop position item. , 9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20 is a table for stopping symbols in the middle symbol area 5 of the symbol display window 113. That is, the middle stop table B can stop the middle reel 111 within 0 to 1 frame (within 75 ms) from the stop operation, regardless of the timing of the stop operation, and the bell symbol is displayed on the symbol display window 113. This is a reel stop table for preferentially stopping in the middle symbol area 5.

  In the right stop table A shown in FIG. 17A, symbols corresponding to symbol positions 1, 5, 10, 14, and 18 in which black circles are marked in the reel stop position items are displayed in the middle of the symbol display window 113. This is a table for stopping the area 8. That is, the right stop table A is a reel stop table that can stop the bell symbol in the upper symbol area 7 of the symbol display window 113 regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

  In the right stop table B shown in FIG. 17B, symbols corresponding to symbol positions 3, 8, 12, 16, and 20 in which a black circle is marked in the reel stop position item are displayed in the middle of the symbol display window 113. This is a table for stopping the area 8. That is, the right stop table B is a reel stop table that can stop the bell symbol in the lower symbol area 9 of the symbol display window 113 regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

<Selection of reel stop table>
Next, an example of selection of the reel stop table will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. Selection of the reel stop table is executed in the first stop table preparation process (FIG. 10) and the second stop table preparation process (FIG. 13) described above.

  FIGS. 18 and 19 are diagrams showing an outline of selection of the reel stop table when the special state 2 (SB1) or the replaying role 1 (replay 1) is internally won when the gaming state is the RT3 mode.

  Example 1-1 shown in FIG. 18 shows an outline of selection of the reel stop table when the left reel 110 is stopped by pressing the stop button 137 in the first stop operation.

  First, as a reference stop table at the time of the first stop operation before the first stop operation, left A (left stop table A) for the left reel 110, middle B (middle stop table B) for the middle reel 111, For the right reel 112, right A (right stop table A) is selected (steps S203 to S205 in the first stop table preparation process). Here, the reel stop tables for left A, middle B, and right A, which are reference stop tables for the first stop operation, are other than so-called scissors (left → right → middle) or reverse scissors (right → left → middle). When the stop operation is performed in the order of pressing, the reel stop table is used to stop and display symbols so that the player is not perceived as much as possible. Note that the reference stop table at the time of the selected first stop operation is cleared when the first stop operation is performed.

  In this state, when the first stop operation is performed by pressing the stop button 137, the left reel 110 is controlled to stop according to the left A of the selected reel stop table. At this time, there is no possibility that the left reel 110 is the third stop reel, so there is no possibility of winning the small combination 1 (see the remarks in FIG. 6). Specifically, the bell symbol stops in the upper symbol area 1 of the symbol display window 113, and the blank 1 symbol, blank 2 symbol, seven 2 symbol, or BAR symbol stops in the lower symbol area 3 of the symbol display window 113. . Then, after the first stop operation and before the second stop operation, as a reference stop table at the time of the second stop operation, for the middle reel 111, the middle B (middle stop table B), and for the right reel 112, the right A ( Right stop table A) is selected (steps S504 to S506 in the second stop table preparation process). Note that the reference stop table at the time of the selected second stop operation is cleared when the second stop operation is performed.

  Next, when the second stop operation is performed by pressing the stop button 138, the middle reel 111 is controlled to be stopped according to the middle B of the selected reel stop table. Specifically, the middle reel 111 stops within 75 ms (within one frame) from the stop operation. Then, right A (right stop table A) is selected for the right reel 112 as the reference stop table at the time of the third stop operation after the second stop operation (second stop table preparation). Steps S504 to S506 in the process). Note that the reference stop table at the time of the selected third stop operation is cleared when the third stop operation is performed.

  Next, when the stop button 139 is pressed to perform a third stop operation, the right reel 112 is controlled to stop according to the right A of the selected reel stop table. Specifically, the bell symbol stops in the upper symbol region 7 of the symbol display window 113, and the replay symbol stops in the lower symbol region 9 of the symbol display window 113. As a result, the “bell design-ANY-replay design” is aligned on the right-down winning line L1, and “blank 1 design, blank 2 design, 7-2 design or BAR design—ANY on the right-down winning line L2. -“Bell design” is available, so small role 2 and small role 3 win (see remarks in FIG. 6).

  On the other hand, when the second stop operation is performed by pressing the stop button 139, the right reel 112 is controlled to stop according to the right A of the selected reel stop table. Specifically, the bell symbol stops in the upper symbol region 7 of the symbol display window 113, and the replay symbol stops in the lower symbol region 9 of the symbol display window 113. Then, after the second stop operation, medium B (medium stop table B) is selected as the reference stop table at the time of the third stop operation before the third stop operation (second stop table preparation). Steps S504 to S506 in the process).

  Next, when the stop button 138 is pressed to perform the third stop operation, the middle reel 111 is controlled to stop according to the inside B of the selected reel stop table. Specifically, the middle reel 111 stops within 75 ms (within one frame) from the stop operation. As a result, the “bell design-ANY-replay design” is aligned on the right-down winning line L1, and “blank 1 design, blank 2 design, 7-2 design or BAR design—ANY on the right-down winning line L2. -“Bell design” is available, so small role 2 and small role 3 win (see remarks in FIG. 6).

  FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of a stop mode of Example 1-1. In the stop mode shown in FIG. 27, in the first stop operation, the left reel 110 stops the bell symbol in the upper symbol region 1 in the symbol display window 113 and the seven second symbol in the lower symbol region 3 in the symbol display window 113. In the second stop operation or the third stop operation, the right reel 112 stops the bell symbol in the upper symbol region 7 of the symbol display window 113 and the replay symbol in the lower symbol region of the symbol display window 113. Since it stops at 9, it wins in the small roles 2 and 3, and 3 medals are paid out. In addition, the stop mode which the 1st stop reel of FIG. 27 shows is a stop mode which left the possibility that the small combination 1 and the small combination 2 and the small combination 3 also won a prize.

  Example 1-2 shown in FIG. 18 shows an outline of selection of the reel stop table when the middle reel 111 is stopped by pressing the stop button 138 in the first stop operation. As a reference stop table at the time of the first press, the left reel 110 is left A (left stop table A), the middle reel 111 is middle B (middle stop table B), and the right reel 112 is right. Since A (right stop table A) is selected (steps S203 to S205 in the first stop table preparation process) is the same as in Example 1-1, description thereof will be omitted.

  In such a state, when the first stop operation is performed by depressing the stop button 138, the middle reel 111 is controlled to stop according to the middle B of the selected reel stop table. Specifically, the middle reel 111 stops within 75 ms (within one frame) from the stop operation. At this time, there is a possibility that the left reel 110 may be the third stop reel, so there is a possibility of winning the small combination 1 (see the remarks in FIG. 6). Then, after the first stop operation and before the second stop operation, as a reference stop table at the time of the second second stop operation, the left reel 110 for the left A (left stop table A) and the right reel 112 for the right reel A (right stop table A) is selected (steps S504 to S506 in the second stop table preparation process).

  Next, when the second stop operation is performed by pressing the stop button 139, the right reel 112 is controlled to stop according to the right A of the selected reel stop table. Specifically, the bell symbol stops in the upper symbol region 7 of the symbol display window 113, and the replay symbol stops in the lower symbol region 9 of the symbol display window 113. At this time, there is a possibility that the left reel 110 may be the third stop reel, so there is a possibility of winning the small combination 1 (see the remarks in FIG. 6). Then, after the second stop operation, the left B (left stop table B) is selected for the left reel 110 as the reference stop table at the time of the third stop operation before the third stop operation (second stop table preparation) Steps S504 to S506 in the process). Here, the reference stop table is changed because there is a possibility of winning the small role 1 (fruit 1) after the second stop operation, so the bell symbol is displayed in the symbol area 3 in the lower stage of the symbol display window 113. This is for surely stopping.

  Next, when the stop button 137 is pressed to perform a third stop operation, the left reel 110 is controlled to stop according to the left B of the selected reel stop table. Specifically, the bell symbol stops in the symbol area 1 in the upper stage of the symbol display window 113. As a result, since the “bell symbol-ANY-bell symbol” is aligned on the winning line L2, the small role 1 wins and 10 medals are paid out. (See FIG. 6).

  On the other hand, when the second stop operation is performed by pressing the stop button 137, the left reel 110 is controlled to stop according to the left A of the selected reel stop table. Specifically, the bell symbol stops in the upper symbol area 1 of the symbol display window 113, and the blank 1 symbol, blank 2 symbol, seven 2 symbol, or BAR symbol stops in the lower symbol area 3 of the symbol display window 113. . At this time, there is no possibility that the left reel 110 is the third stop reel, so there is no possibility of winning the small combination 1 (see the remarks in FIG. 6). Then, right A (right stop table A) is selected for the right reel 112 as the reference stop table at the time of the third stop operation after the second stop operation (second stop table preparation). Steps S504 to S506 in the process).

  Next, when the stop button 139 is pressed to perform a third stop operation, the right reel 112 is controlled to stop according to the right A of the selected reel stop table. Specifically, the bell symbol stops in the upper symbol region 7 of the symbol display window 113, and the replay symbol stops in the lower symbol region 9 of the symbol display window 113. As a result, the “bell design-ANY-replay design” is aligned on the right-down winning line L1, and “blank 1 design, blank 2 design, 7-2 design or BAR design—ANY on the right-down winning line L2. -"Bell design" will be available, so you will win a small role 2 and a small role 3 and you will be paid out 3 medals.

  FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an example of a stop mode of Example 1-2. In the stop mode shown in FIG. 28, when the first stop reel is the middle reel 111 and the second stop reel is the right reel 112, the bell symbol stops in the upper symbol area 7 of the symbol display window 113, and the third reel In the stop operation, since the bell symbol stops in the symbol area 3 in the lower stage of the symbol display window 113, the left reel 110 wins the small role 1 and 10 medals are paid out. On the other hand, when the first stop reel is the middle reel 111 and the second stop reel is the left reel 110, the bell symbol stops in the symbol area 1 in the upper stage of the symbol display window 113, and the seven symbol is in the symbol display window 113. In the third stop operation, the right reel 112 stops the bell symbol in the upper symbol region 7 of the symbol display window 113 and the replay symbol in the lower symbol region of the symbol display window 113 in the third stop operation. Since it stops at 9, it wins in the small roles 2 and 3, and 3 medals are paid out. Note that the stop mode indicated by the first stop reel and the second stop reel in FIG. 28 is a stop mode that leaves the possibility of winning both the small combination 1 and the small combinations 2 and 3.

  Example 1-3 shown in FIG. 19 shows an outline of selection of the reel stop table when the right reel 112 is stopped by pressing the stop button 139 in the first stop operation. As a reference stop table at the time of the first press, the left reel 110 is left A (left stop table A), the middle reel 111 is middle B (middle stop table B), and the right reel 112 is right. Since A (right stop table A) is selected (steps S203 to S205 in the first stop table preparation process) is the same as in Example 1-1, description thereof will be omitted.

  In this state, when the first stop operation is performed by pressing the stop button 139, the right reel 112 is controlled to stop according to the right A of the selected reel stop table. Specifically, the bell symbol stops in the upper symbol region 7 of the symbol display window 113, and the replay symbol stops in the lower symbol region 9 of the symbol display window 113. At this time, there is a possibility that the left reel 110 may be the third stop reel, so there is a possibility of winning the small combination 1 (see the remarks in FIG. 6). As a reference destination stop table at the time of the second stop operation after the first stop operation and before the second stop operation, the left reel 110 for the left A (left stop table A) and the middle reel 111 for the middle B ( The middle stop table B) is selected (steps S504 to S506 in the second stop table preparation process).

  Next, when the second stop operation is performed by pressing the stop button 138, the middle reel 111 is controlled to be stopped according to the middle B of the selected reel stop table. Specifically, the middle reel 111 stops within 75 ms (within one frame) from the stop operation. At this time, there is a possibility that the left reel 110 may be the third stop reel, so there is a possibility of winning the small combination 1 (see the remarks in FIG. 6). Then, after the second stop operation, the left B (left stop table B) is selected for the left reel 110 as the reference stop table at the time of the third stop operation before the third stop operation (second stop table preparation) Steps S504 to S506 in the process). Here, the reference stop table is changed because there is a possibility of winning the small role 1 (fruit 1) after the second stop operation, so the bell symbol is displayed in the symbol area 3 in the lower stage of the symbol display window 113. This is for surely stopping.

  Next, when the stop button 137 is pressed to perform a third stop operation, the left reel 110 is controlled to stop according to the left B of the selected reel stop table. Specifically, the bell symbol stops in the symbol region 3 at the lower stage of the symbol display window 113. As a result, since the “bell symbol-ANY-bell symbol” is aligned on the winning line L2, the small role 1 wins and 10 medals are paid out. (See remarks in Figure 6).

  On the other hand, when the second stop operation is performed by pressing the stop button 137, the left reel 110 is controlled to stop according to the left A of the selected reel stop table. Specifically, the bell symbol stops in the upper symbol area 1 of the symbol display window 113, and the blank 1 symbol, blank 2 symbol, seven 2 symbol, or BAR symbol stops in the lower symbol area 3 of the symbol display window 113. . At this time, there is no possibility that the left reel 110 is the third stop reel, so there is no possibility of winning the small combination 1 (see the remarks in FIG. 6). Then, after the second stop operation, medium B (medium stop table B) is selected as the reference stop table at the time of the third stop operation before the third stop operation (second stop table preparation). Steps S504 to S506 in the process).

  Next, when the stop button 138 is pressed to perform the third stop operation, the middle reel 111 is controlled to stop according to the inside B of the selected reel stop table. Specifically, the middle reel 111 stops within 75 ms (within one frame) from the stop operation. As a result, the “bell design-ANY-replay design” is aligned on the right-down winning line L1, and “blank 1 design, blank 2 design, 7-2 design or BAR design—ANY on the up-rising winning line L2. Since the “bell designs” are available, the small role 2 and the small role 3 win and 3 medals are paid out (see the remarks in FIG. 6).

  FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an example of a stop mode of Example 1-3. 29, when the first stop reel is the right reel 112 and the second stop reel is the middle reel 111, in the first stop operation, the right reel 112 has the bell symbol at the upper stage of the symbol display window 113. In the third stop operation, the left reel 110 stops in the symbol area 3 in the lower stage of the symbol display window 113, so that the left reel 110 wins the small role 1 and 10 medals are awarded. To be paid out. On the other hand, when the first stop reel is the right reel 112 and the second stop reel is the left reel 110, in the first stop operation, the right reel 112 stops the bell symbol in the upper symbol area 7 of the symbol display window 113. At the same time, the replay symbol stops in the lower symbol area 9 of the symbol display window 113, and in the second stop operation, the left reel 110 stops the bell symbol in the upper symbol area 1 of the symbol display window 113 and the second 2 Since the symbol stops in the symbol area 3 in the lower stage of the symbol display window 113, the winning combination is given to the small combination 2 and the small combination 3, and three medals are paid out. Note that the stop mode indicated by the first stop reel in FIG. 29 is a stop mode that leaves the possibility that both the small combination 1 and the small combination 2 and the small combination 3 will win.

  From the above, in this embodiment, when the SB1 or the replay 1 is internally won in the RT3 mode, the third stop reel is the left reel 110 (specifically, the pressing order of the middle reel 111 → the right reel 112 → the left reel 110) Or right reel 112 → middle reel 111 → left reel 110 in the order of pressing), small role 1 (fruit 1) wins and 10 medals are paid out, while reels 110 to 112 are stopped by other stop operations. A small role 2 (fruit 2) and a small role 3 (fruit 3) win a prize and three medals are paid out.

  In the RT3 mode, when the SB1 wins the game, when winning a small role 1 (fruit 1), the gaming state of the next game is the RT1 mode, and the gaming state advantageous to the player continues. However, when winning a small combination 2 (fruit 2) and a small combination 3 (fruit 3), since the gaming state of the next game is the RT0 mode, the gaming state advantageous to the player ends.

  20 and 21 are diagrams showing an outline of selection of the reel stop table in the case where the internal combination is won in the special combination 3 (SB2) or the replaying combination 2 (replay 2) in the RT3 mode.

  Example 2-1 shown in FIG. 20 shows an outline of selection of the reel stop table when the middle reel 111 is stopped by pressing the stop button 138 in the first stop operation. In this case, even if the stop operation is performed in the order of the middle reel 111 → the left reel 110 → the right reel 112, or the stop operation is performed in the order of the middle reel 111 → the right reel 112 → the left reel 110, the middle reel 111 is Since it does not become a three-stop reel, it wins a small combination 2 and a small combination 3 and three medals are paid out.

  Example 2-2 shown in FIG. 20 shows an outline of selection of the reel stop table when the left reel 110 is stopped by pressing the stop button 137 in the first stop operation. In this case, when the stop operation is performed in the order of the left reel 110, the right reel 112, and the middle reel 111, the middle reel 111 becomes the third stop reel, so that it wins the small part 1 and 10 medals are paid out. . On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in the order of the left reel 110, the middle reel 111, and the right reel 112, the middle reel 111 does not become the third stop reel, so that it wins the small part 2 and the small part 3 and three medals are paid out. It is.

Example 2-3 illustrated in FIG. 21 illustrates an outline of selection of a reel stop table when the right reel 112 is stopped by pressing the stop button 139 in the first stop operation. In this case, when the stop operation is performed in the order of the right reel 112 → the left reel 110 → the middle reel 111, the middle reel 111 becomes the third stop reel, so that it wins the small part 1 and 10 medals are paid out. . On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in the order of the right reel 112, the middle reel 111, and the left reel 110, the middle reel 111 does not become the third stop reel, so that the winning combination of the small part 2 and the small part 3 is won and three medals are paid out. As described above, in this embodiment, when the SB2 or the replay 2 is internally won in the RT3 mode, the third stop reel is the middle reel 111 (specifically, the left reel 110 → the right reel 112 → the middle reel 111 is pressed). In order or right reel 112 → left reel 110 → middle reel 111 pressing order), small role 1 (fruit 1) wins and 10 medals are paid out, while other stop operations stop reels 110-112. Then, the small role 2 (fruit 2) and the small role 3 (fruit 3) win a prize, and three medals are paid out.

  In the RT3 mode, in the game that is won internally in SB2, when the small role 1 (fruit 1) is won, the gaming state of the next game is the RT1 mode, so the gaming state advantageous to the player continues. However, when winning a small combination 2 (fruit 2) and a small combination 3 (fruit 3), since the gaming state of the next game is the RT0 mode, the gaming state advantageous to the player ends.

  FIGS. 22 and 23 are diagrams showing an outline of selection of the reel stop table when the special combination 4 (SB3) or “re-playing combination 1 & 2” (“replay 1 & 2”) is internally won in the RT3 mode.

  Example 3-1 shown in FIG. 22 shows an outline of selection of a reel stop table when the right reel 112 is stopped by pressing the stop button 139 in the first stop operation. In this case, even if the stop operation is performed in the order of the right reel 112 → the left reel 110 → the middle reel 111, or the stop operation is performed in the order of the right reel 112 → the middle reel 111 → the left reel 110, the right reel 112 is Since it does not become a three-stop reel, it wins a small combination 2 and a small combination 3 and three medals are paid out (see remarks in FIG. 6).

  Example 3-2 shown in FIG. 22 shows an outline of selection of the reel stop table when the left reel 110 is stopped by pressing the stop button 137 in the first stop operation. In this case, when the stop operation is performed in the order of the left reel 110, the middle reel 111, and the right reel 112, the right reel 112 becomes the third stop reel, so that it wins the small part 1 and 10 medals are paid out. . On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in the order of the left reel 110 → the right reel 112 → the middle reel 111, the right reel 112 does not become the third stop reel. It is.

  Example 3-3 shown in FIG. 23 shows an outline of selection of the reel stop table when the middle reel 111 is stopped by pressing the stop button 138 in the first stop operation. In this case, when the stop operation is performed in the order of the middle reel 111 → the left reel 110 → the right reel 112, the right reel 112 becomes the third stop reel, so that it wins the small part 1 and 10 medals are paid out. . On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in the order of the middle reel 111 → the right reel 112 → the left reel 110, the right reel 112 does not become the third stop reel, so that the small combination 2 and the small combination 3 are won and three medals are paid out. It is.

  From the above, in this embodiment, when the SB3 or “Replay 1 & 2” is internally won in the RT3 mode, the third stop reel is the right reel 112 (specifically, the left reel 110 → the middle reel 111 → the right reel 112 In the order of pressing or pressing the middle reel 111 → the left reel 110 → the right reel 112), the small role 1 (fruit 1) wins and 10 medals are paid out. On the other hand, when the reels are stopped by other stop operations, Small role 2 (fruit 2) and small role 3 (fruit 3) win, and three medals are paid out.

  In the RT3 mode, if the game is won internally by SB3 and wins a small role 1 (fruit 1), the gaming state of the next game is the RT1 mode, and the gaming state advantageous to the player continues. However, when winning a small combination 2 (fruit 2) and a small combination 3 (fruit 3), since the gaming state of the next game is the RT0 mode, the gaming state advantageous to the player ends.

  FIGS. 24 and 25 are diagrams showing an outline of selection of the reel stop table in the case where “winning 1 to 3” is internally won in the RT0 to 2 modes. In the RT0 to 2 modes, when the “small roles 1 to 3” are won internally, as shown in the remarks of FIG. 6, the stop operation is performed in the order of the left reel 110 → the middle reel 111 → the right reel 112. In this case, the stop control of the reels is performed so that the small combination 1 is won and the small combination 2 and the small combination 3 are won in the case of a stop operation in the other order.

  Example 4-1 shown in FIG. 24 shows an outline of selection of the reel stop table when the middle reel 111 is stopped by pressing the stop button 138 in the first stop operation. In this case, even if the stop operation is performed in the order of the middle reel 111 → the left reel 110 → the right reel 112, or the stop operation is performed in the order of the middle reel 111 → the right reel 112 → the left reel 110, the winning combination of the small part 1 is won. Since the order of the above stop operation for performing is not coincident, the small combination 2 and the small combination 3 are won and three medals are paid out.

  Example 4-2 shown in FIG. 24 shows an outline of selection of the reel stop table when the right reel 112 is stopped by pressing the stop button 139 in the first stop operation. In this case, even if the stop operation is performed in the order of the right reel 112 → the left reel 110 → the middle reel 111, or the stop operation is performed in the order of the right reel 112 → the middle reel 111 → the left reel 110, the winning combination 1 is won. Since the order of the above stop operation for performing is not coincident, the small combination 2 and the small combination 3 are won and three medals are paid out.

  Example 4-3 shown in FIG. 25 shows an outline of selection of the reel stop table when the left reel 110 is stopped by pressing the stop button 137 in the first stop operation. In this case, when the stop operation is performed in the order of the left reel 110, the middle reel 111, and the right reel 112, the order of the stop operation for winning the small part 1 is the same, so the small part 1 is won, Ten medals are paid out. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in the order of the left reel 110 → the right reel 112 → the middle reel 111, the order of the stop operation for winning the small role 1 does not coincide with the above, so the small role 2 and the small role 3 are won. Three medals will be paid out.

  In RT0-2 mode, “small roles 1-4”, “small roles 1-3, small role 5”, “small roles 1-5”, “small roles 1-3, small role 6”, “small” Regarding the outline of selection of the reel stop table in the case of winning an internal winning combination “1-6”, the operation sequence of the stop buttons for winning the small role 1 is different, but the rest is the same as above, so the explanation will be given. Omitted. That is, in the case of winning internally for “small roles 1 to 4”, the order of left reel 110 → right reel 112 → middle reel 111, and in the case of internally winning “small roles 1 to 3, small role 5” When the internal reel 111 → the left reel 110 → the right reel 112, “small roles 1 to 5” are won internally, the middle reel 111 → the right reel 112 → the left reel 110, “the small roles 1 to 3, In the case of “Pocket 6” being won internally, the order of the right reel 112 → the left reel 110 → the middle reel 111 is stopped. When the stop operation is performed in the order of the reels 110, the reel stop control is performed so that the winning combination 1 is won.

  FIG. 26 shows the above-described Example 1 (Examples 1-1 to 3), Example 2 (Examples 2-1 to 3), Example 3 (Examples 3-1 to 3), and Example 4 (Examples 4-1 to 3). 6 is a table comparing the winning possibility of the small combination 1 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 26, when the game state is the RT3 mode and the special combination 2 (SB1) or the replaying combination 1 (replay 1) is won internally, the third stop reel is the left reel 110 and the small combination Since 1 (fruit 1) can be won, in the first stop operation, it is possible to win a small role 1 (fruit 1) by stopping at least other than the left reel 110. That is, at the time when the first stop operation is performed, the possibility of winning the small role 1 (fruit 1) is 2/3. Similarly, when the game state is the RT3 mode and the special combination 3 (SB2) or the replaying combination 2 (Replay 2) is won internally, the third stop reel is the middle reel 111 and the small combination 1 (fruit Since it is possible to win a prize in 1), in the first stop operation, it is possible to win a small part 1 (fruit 1) if at least other than the middle reel 111 is stopped. That is, at the time when the first stop operation is performed, the possibility of winning the small role 1 (fruit 1) is 2/3. Also, when the gaming state is the RT3 mode, when the special combination 4 (SB3) or the replaying combination 3 (Replay 3) is internally won, the third stop reel is the right reel 112 and the small combination 1 (fruit 1) In the first stop operation, it is possible to win the small part 1 (fruit 1) by stopping at least the parts other than the right reel 112. That is, at the time when the first stop operation is performed, the possibility of winning the small role 1 (fruit 1) is 2/3.

  On the other hand, when the gaming state is the RT0-2 mode, when the small wins 1 to 3 are internally won, the first stop reel is the left reel 110, the second stop reel is the middle reel 111, and the third stop reel is the right reel 112. Otherwise, it is impossible to win the small role 1 (fruit 1). Therefore, in the first stop operation, it is not possible to win the small role 1 (fruit 1) unless the left reel 110 is stopped. That is, at the time of performing the first stop operation, the possibility of winning the small role 1 (fruit 1) is 1/3.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the probability that the RT3 mode wins the small combination 1 (fruit 1) from which more medals are paid out is higher at the time of the first stop operation than the RT0 to 2 modes. Yes. That is, in the present embodiment, there is a combination (small combination 1) in which the stop operation order for winning is set, but in the RT3 mode, the third stop operation only needs to be matched, so selection in the first stop operation The room for the prize is wide, and the expectation of winning can be sustained longer than in the RT0-2 mode.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, when an AT lottery is won in the RT3 mode (MB game), the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 is AT (assist time) for a predetermined number of games thereafter. In the AT mode, a push order of a stop operation (specifically, a push order for winning a small combination 1) in which a small combination where more medals are paid out wins is notified. Therefore, in the AT mode, the player can acquire more medals if the player follows the notified pressing order.

  Further, as will be described in detail later, in the RT3 mode (MB game), even if not in the AT mode, when the order of the stop operation for winning the small role 1 (fruit 1) is not failed in the first stop operation, Since the stop operation order after the second stop operation is notified with a predetermined probability, even if not in the AT mode, the first stop operation fails in the order of the stop operation of the small part 1 (fruit 1) winning. Otherwise, the player can win the small role 1 reliably.

<Type of gaming state of first sub-control unit>
Next, with reference to FIG. 30, the types of gaming state in the first sub-control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The figure is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400. Here, the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 is classified based on the presence / absence of AT (assist time) and the gaming state of the main control unit 300. The AT in the present embodiment refers to a notification regarding the pressing order of the stop operation described above, and refers to a notification state in which a winning combination of a small role where more medals are paid out is navigated. Specifically, the order of stop operations is displayed on the screen by executing a push order notification effect described later using the liquid crystal display device 157.

  In the present embodiment, the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 includes the normal mode (mode 0), the normal MB gaming mode (mode 1), the AT / MB gaming mode (mode 3), and the AT. It can be roughly divided into a game mode (mode 2).

<Normal mode (Mode 0)>
The normal mode (mode 0) is a mode without AT, and the gaming state of the main control unit 300 is the RT0 mode (replay low probability state) or the RT1 mode (replay high probability state). In the normal mode (mode 0), when the gaming state of the main control unit 300 is in the RT3 mode (MB gaming state) (when an RT3 command is received from the main control unit 300), the normal MB gaming mode (mode 1) is entered.

<Normal MB game mode (mode 1)>
The normal MB gaming mode (mode 1) is a mode without AT, and the gaming state of the main control unit 300 is the RT3 mode (MB gaming state). When the AT flag is set in the normal MB gaming mode (mode 1), the mode is shifted to the AT / MB gaming mode (mode 3).

  Here, the AT flag is a flag indicating whether or not there is an AT. When the AT flag is set, the AT is in a mode, and when the AT flag is reset, the AT is in a mode. . In the present embodiment, as will be described later, when a predetermined number of games (for example, 7 games, 17 games, etc.) have elapsed in the MB gaming state, an AT grant lottery is performed as a bonus, and when an AT grant lottery is won, a predetermined game A number of ATs (for example, 50 games, 100 games, etc.) are given. When there is the number of AT games assigned (hereinafter referred to as the number of AT stock games) (when the number of AT stock games> 0), the AT flag is set and there is no number of AT stock games (AT When the number of stock games = 0, the AT flag is reset. In the AT mode, the number of AT stock games is decremented by 1 every time a game in the low replay probability state (RT0 mode) or the high replay probability state (RT1 mode) is consumed.

  Further, in the normal MB gaming mode (mode 1), when the gaming state of the main control unit 300 becomes the RT0 mode (replay low probability state) or the RT1 mode (replay high probability state) (from the main control unit 300 the RT0 command or When the RT1 command is received), a transition is made to the normal mode (mode 0).

<AT / MB game mode (mode 3)>
The AT / MB gaming mode (mode 3) is a mode with an AT, and the gaming state of the main control unit 300 is an RT3 mode (MB gaming state). That is, since there is an AT in the RT3 mode (MB gaming state), the gaming state is more advantageous for the player than the normal MB gaming mode (mode 1). In the AT / MB gaming mode (mode 3), when the gaming state of the main control unit 300 becomes the RT0 mode (replay low probability state) or the RT1 mode (replay high probability state) (RT0 command or RT1 from the main control unit 300). When a command is received), the mode shifts to the AT gaming mode (mode 2).

<AT game mode (mode 2)>
The AT game mode (mode 2) is a mode with an AT, and the game state of the main control unit 300 is the RT0 mode (replay low probability state) or the RT1 mode (replay high probability state). That is, since there is an AT in the RT0 mode (replay low probability state) or the RT1 mode (replay high probability state), the game state is more advantageous to the player than the normal mode (mode 0). In the AT gaming mode (mode 2), when the gaming state of the main control unit 300 becomes the RT3 mode (MB gaming state) (when the RT3 command is received from the main control unit 300), the mode shifts to the AT / MB gaming mode (mode 3). To do. In the AT game mode (mode 2), when the AT flag is reset, the mode is changed to the normal mode (mode 0).

<Lottery table and production mode of the first sub-control unit>
Next, the lottery table stored in the ROM 406 of the first sub-control unit 400 and the production aspect of the main effect will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 31A is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example of an AT lottery table, and FIG. 31B is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example of an MB continuation availability lottery table. 32 and FIG. 33 are MB game effects, FIG. 34 is a push order notification effect, FIG. 35 is a special push order notification effect, and FIG. FIG.

  The AT lottery table shown in FIG. 31 (a) is a table for lottery of whether to give ATs for a predetermined number of games. In the present embodiment, AT grant lottery is performed using this AT lottery table at the seventh game, the 17th game, and at the time of completion in the MB gaming state (RT3 mode). Of course, the content shown in FIG. 31A is merely an example, and AT grant lottery may be performed at a time other than the above.

  According to the AT lottery table shown in FIG. 31 (a), 0 games with a probability of 24576/32768 and 50 games with a probability of 8192/32768 are assigned to the seventh game in the MB gaming state (RT3 mode). The That is, in the seventh game in the MB gaming state (RT3 mode), AT is not given with a probability of 3/4, and 50 games of AT are given with a probability of 1/4. In addition, in the 17th game in the MB gaming state (RT3 mode), an AT of 50 games with a probability of 16384/32768 and 100 games with a probability of 16384/32768 will be given. That is, in the 17th game in the MB gaming state (RT3 mode), 50 games are assigned with a probability of 1/2, and 100 games are assigned with a probability of 1/2, so an AT is always given. Furthermore, when the MB game state (RT3 mode) is completed (when a predetermined number of medals are paid out and the RT3 mode is finished), an AT of 200 games is awarded with a probability of 32768/32768. That is, at the completion of the MB gaming state (RT3 mode), 200 games of AT are always given.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the lottery data is configured such that as the number of continuous games in the MB gaming state (RT3 mode) increases, the privilege to be given increases. In the MB gaming state (RT3 mode), the special roles 2 to 4 (SB1 to 3) are won internally (in this embodiment, the special roles 2 to 4 have a probability of about 1/10 as shown in FIG. 6). In the MB gaming state (RT3 mode), the player advances the game with anxiety that the advantageous gaming state will end suddenly. As described above, in the present embodiment, for each game, the game is progressed while holding a sense of tension with respect to whether or not the advantageous game state can be continued. As a reward in which the game state continues, a more advantageous privilege is given.

  FIG. 33 (c) shows an example of an effect when winning the AT award lottery in the seventh game in the MB gaming state (RT3 mode) (hereinafter, the effect when winning the AT award lottery is referred to as an AT award effect). ing. In the AT giving effect, as shown in FIG. 33C, the number of AT games to be given is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 when the start lever is operated. Note that the assigned AT is valid in games after the game. That is, when a mode without AT is currently set, the mode with AT is set for 50 games from that game. On the other hand, when a mode with AT is currently set, 50 games are added to the current number of AT games, so the AT section is further extended by 50 games.

  The MB continuation availability lottery table shown in FIG. 31B is a table for performing a lottery on whether or not to perform an MB continuation availability effect. Here, the MB continuation propriety effect is an effect that notifies at the time of all reels stop whether the MB gaming state (RT3 mode) ends in the game or continues after the next game. Using the liquid crystal display device 157, an MB continuation propriety effect is executed.

  FIG. 36 shows an example of an MB continuation effect. In the MB continuation effect, as shown in FIG. 36A, first, the shutter 163 (163a, 163b) is rattled with the shutter 163 (163a, 163b) opened and the liquid crystal display device 157 exposed. When the MB gaming state (RT3 mode) is continued after the tilt effect is performed, the screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 remains open with the shutter 163 (163a, 163b) open as shown in FIG. “Continue” is displayed above to notify that the MB gaming state (RT3 mode) continues. On the other hand, when the MB gaming state (RT3 mode) is not continued, the shutter 163 (163a, 163b) is closed to close the screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 and the liquid crystal display device 157 as shown in FIG. Is displayed on the screen to notify that the MB gaming state (RT3 mode) is over. In addition, since the shoji part of the lattice hole of the shutter 163 is formed of a translucent material, in this embodiment, even if the shutter 163 is closed and the screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 is shielded, the player Can clearly see the screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 through the shutter 163.

  In the MB gaming state (RT3 mode), it is determined whether or not to perform MB continuation lottery using each game and MB continuation availability lottery table. Specifically, in the MB gaming state (RT3 mode), when any of the special roles 2 to 4 (SB1 to 3) is internally won, 32768/32768, that is, the MB continuation effect is executed with a probability of 100%. In this case, since the gaming state shifts to the re-gaming high probability state (RT1 mode), as shown in FIG. 36 (c), an effect of displaying the end of the MB gaming state (RT3 mode) is displayed. Do. Also, in the MB gaming state (RT3 mode), when any of the re-game players 1, 2, 1 & 2 is internally won, it is determined whether or not to execute the MB continuation effect based on the lottery data corresponding to the number of games. . For example, in the 1st to 3rd games in the MB gaming state (RT3 mode), the MB continuation effect is executed with a probability of 3276/32768. In the 4th to 5th games, 6553/32768, and in the 6th game, 10922/32768 and the 7th game (games for which a privilege may be given) are approached, so that the winning probability increases. Has been. Similarly, in the 7th to 13th games, 3276/32768, in the 14th to 15th games, 6553/32768, and in the 16th game, 16384/32768 and the 7th game (a privilege may be given) It is set so that the winning probability increases as it approaches the game. When the re-game player is won internally in the MB gaming state (RT3 mode), there is no change in the gaming state, so that the MB gaming state (RT3 mode) continues as shown in FIG. An effect to display is performed.

  Since the reel stop mode is the same when the re-playing role is won internally and when the special roles 2 to 4 are won internally (refer to the remarks in FIG. 6), the player cannot select any of the reel stop modes. I can't judge whether I won the role internally. In this respect, the MB continuation propriety effect is the only means for notifying the player of the continuation of the MB gaming state (RT3 mode), so the MB continuation propriety effect is a game for the continuation propriety of the MB gaming state (RT3 mode). Can increase the person's tension.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 32 and FIG. 33, the effect during the MB game will be described. FIGS. 32 and 33 show examples of effects from the second game to the seventh game in the MB gaming state (RT3 mode).

  As described above, in the seventh game and the 17th game in the MB gaming state (RT3 mode), there is a possibility that AT is given (in the 17th game, it is certainly given), but in this embodiment, An effect of notifying the process until this privilege is granted is performed. In other words, the MB game effect is also an effect of notifying the process until the AT is granted. In this embodiment, the number of games until the privilege is granted (the number of games in which the AT is given) is calculated. Notification is performed. Specifically, notification is started 4 games before a game that may be given an AT. For example, when a start lever is received for 3 games, as shown in FIG. Change the shape and color of S1, blink, and when accepting the start lever of the 4 game, as shown in FIG. 32 (c), change the shape and color of the second circle S2 from the right, When the start lever for 5 games is received, as shown in FIG. 33 (a), the shape and the color of the third circle S3 from the right are changed and flashed, and the start lever for 6 games is received. Sometimes, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), the shape and color of the leftmost circle S4 are changed and blinking is performed. Thus, in this embodiment, the number of games from the position of a blinking circle until a privilege is granted can be grasped. Of course, you may alert | report in the aspect different from this, for example, you may display directly the numerical value which shows the number of games until privilege provision.

  Further, in addition to the notification on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 described above, notification by the speakers 272 and 277 is also performed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 32 and FIG. 33, the volume level is increased as the game is approached until the privilege is given, and the sense of expectation for granting the privilege is improved.

  Next, the push order notification effect will be described with reference to FIG. The push order notification effect is an effect that is executed when the state of the first sub-control unit 400 is the AT / MB game mode (mode 3) and the AT game mode (mode 2).

  FIG. 34 (a) shows an example of a push order notification effect in the MB gaming state (the state of the first sub-control unit 400 is the AT / MB gaming mode). The middle reel 111 is operated as the first stop operation and the left reel 110 is operated. Is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 157, with the second stop operation and the right reel 112 as the third stop operation. By following this stop order, the player can win the small role 1 and obtain 10 medals. In addition, even if the special combination 2-4 is won internally, the replay high probability state (RT1 mode) can be maintained.

  FIG. 34B shows an example of effects in the MB gaming state (the state of the first sub-control unit 400 is the normal MB gaming mode). In this case, since the push order is not displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 157, the small combination 1 or 2 is won according to the stop order operated by the player.

  FIG. 34 (c) shows an example of the eye press notification effect in the re-game high probability state (the state of the first sub-control unit 400 is the AT game mode). In the present embodiment, even in gaming states other than the MB gaming state (replay high probability gaming state, replay low probability state), duplicate small roles (“small roles 1 to 3”, “small roles 1 to 4”, “small roles” 1 to 3, Minor 5 ”,“ Minor 1-5 ”,“ Minor 1-3, Minor 6 ”,“ Minor 1-6 ”) In the replay high-probability gaming state (RT1 mode), in addition to this, in the case of internal winning in any of the special roles 2 to 4, A stop operation is displayed so as not to win the special roles 2 to 4 won internally. In the replay high probability game state (RT1 mode), if the special roles 2 to 4 are won, the game will shift to the replay low probability game state (RT0 mode), so that notification for avoiding the transition to the disadvantaged game state Production. For example, as shown in FIG. 34 (c), a wording aiming at the BAR symbol is notified, and non-winning to the special roles 2 to 4 is supported. Of course, the effect expression of the announcement notification effect is not limited to this, and other effect expressions may be used as long as they support non-winning special roles 2 to 4. For example, a direct wording such as removing SB may be displayed, or a special order 2 to 4 may be notified of a push order in which no winning is made.

  Next, the special push order notification effect will be described with reference to FIG. The special push order notification effect is when the state of the first sub-control unit 400 is in the normal MB game mode (mode 1) and matches the stop operation condition for winning the small role 1 in the first stop operation. It is an effect executed by lottery processing. The special push order notification effect is an effect of notifying the stop operation for winning the small role 1, more specifically, the press order of the stop buttons in the second stop operation and the third stop operation. For example, if the special state 2 or re-playing part 1 is internally won in the RT3 mode, whether or not the special push order notification effect is performed when the middle reel 111 or the right reel 112 is stopped in the first stop operation. When the lottery process is performed and the lottery process is won, a special push order notification effect is provided for notifying the order of the stop operation such that the left reel 110 is stopped by the third stop operation.

  FIG. 36 shows an example of the effect when the state of the first sub-control unit 400 is the normal MB game mode (mode 1) and the re-game player 1 (replay 1) is won internally. In this case, first, an effect image in which the pressing order is not displayed as shown in FIG. 34B is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 157. In such a state, when the middle reel 111 is stopped by the first stop operation and the lottery process is won, a stop operation (specifically, a prize for winning the small role 1 at the time of the first stop operation). Corresponds to (stops the left reel 110 by the third stop operation), so that a special push order effect is executed, and the right reel 112 is executed by the second stop operation, and the left reel 110 is stopped by the third stop operation. Is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 157.

  In this embodiment, the special push order notification effect is executed when the state of the first sub-control unit 400 is the normal MB game mode (mode 1), but the execution mode of the special push order notification effect is limited to this. Not. For example, in the normal mode (mode 0), when the first stop operation matches the operation order for winning the small role 1, the special push order notification effect may be executed in the same manner. .

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
The process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 4B is a flowchart of command processing of the first sub-control unit 400, and FIG. 4C is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 4D is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400.

  When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S701. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed.

  In step S702, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S703.

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

  In step S704, command processing (details will be described later) is performed. In the command processing, it is determined whether or not a command is received from the main control unit 300.

  In step S705, an effect control process is performed. For example, if there is a new command in step S704, the effect data corresponding to this command is read from the ROM 406, and if the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated.

  In step S706, if there is a command to the sound source IC 418 in the effect data read in step S705, this command is output to the sound source IC 418.

  In step S707, if there is a command to the various lamps 420 in the effect data read in step S705, this command is output to the drive circuit 422.

  In step S708, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S705, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S702. As a result, the set control command is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500.

  Next, command processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5B is a flowchart showing in detail the command processing in step S704 in FIG.

  In step S801, it is determined whether there is an unprocessed command in the command storage area of the RAM 408. If there is an unprocessed command, the process proceeds to step S802. If not, the command process ends.

  In step S802, the process jumps to a process corresponding to the received unprocessed command. For example, when the internal winning command is received, the process jumps to the effect setting process (details will be described later), and when the start lever reception command is received, the process jumps to the start lever reception process (details will be described later). Further, when a gaming state command is received, the mode of the sub-control unit 400 is updated according to the content of the received gaming state command. When the MB payout number command is received, the process jumps to the second AT grant process (details will be described later). When a stop button reception command is received, the process jumps to stop button reception processing (details will be described later).

  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 S901 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408 as an unprocessed command.

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

  In step S1001, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S702 in the first sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. Therefore, in step S702, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S1002, an effect random number update process is performed.

<Processing of second sub-control unit>
The process of the 2nd sub control part 500 is demonstrated using FIG. FIG. 6A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 7B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 8C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 4D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

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

  When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in S1801. In this initialization process, input / output port initialization, storage area initialization in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step S1802, 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 S1803.

  In step S1803, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step S1804, command processing is performed. The CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S1805, effect control processing is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S1804, processing such as reading the effect data corresponding to the command from the ROM 506 is performed, and when the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated.

  In step S1806, if there is a shutter control command in the effect data read in step S1805, shutter control corresponding to this command is performed.

  In step S1807, if there is an image control command in the effect data read in step S1805, image control corresponding to this command is performed (details will be described later), and the flow returns to step S1802.

  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 S1901 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub-control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

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

  In step S2001, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S1802 in the second sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. Accordingly, in step S1802, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S2002, various update processes for updating the production random number are performed.

  Next, the image control processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6D is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the image control process in step S1307 in FIG.

  In step S2101, 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 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 S2102, 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 S2103. If not, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it.

  In step S2103, 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 S2101, the CPU 504 includes information on the image data constituting the display image (the coordinate axis and image size of the VRAM 536). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 534. The VDP 534 performs parameter setting in accordance with the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step S2104, 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 S2105, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 534 is input based on the end of image drawing. If a generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S2106; Wait for input.

  In step S2106, 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.

<Process at start lever reception>
Next, the start lever reception process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The start lever reception process is a process executed when a start lever reception command is received in the command process of FIG. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing when a start lever is received.

  In step S1101, it is determined whether or not the mode of the first sub control unit 400 is mode 1 or mode 3. When the mode is mode 1 or mode 3, that is, when the game state of the main control unit 300 is the MB game state (including the game in which the internal winning is one of the special roles 2 to 4 in the MB game state) The process proceeds to S1102, and if not, the process proceeds to Step S1104.

  In step S1102, the number of MB games is updated. The number of MB games indicates the number of games (number of games) in MB games. Specifically, 1 is added to the number of MB games, and the added number of MB games is set as a predetermined number in the RAM 408 as MB game number information. Store in the area. The number of MB games is set to an initial value (0) when the mode of the first sub-control unit 400 transitions from mode 1 to mode 0 or from mode 3 to mode 2. ing.

  In step S1103, a first AT grant process (described later in detail) is performed.

  In step S1104, it is determined whether there is an AT stock game number. If there is an AT stock game number (AT stock game number> 0), the process proceeds to step S1105. If there is no AT stock game number, the start lever reception process is terminated.

  In step S1105, it is determined whether or not the mode of the first sub control unit 400 is mode 2. If the mode is mode 2, the process proceeds to step S1106; otherwise, the start lever reception process is terminated.

  In step S1106, 1 is subtracted from the number of AT stock games. That is, if the number of AT stock games is greater than 0 and the mode is mode 2, 1 is subtracted from the number of AT stock games. In other words, in this embodiment, the number of AT stock games is not subtracted in the MB gaming state.

  In step S1107, it is determined whether or not the number of AT stock games is zero. If the number of AT stock games is 0, the process proceeds to step S1108; otherwise, the start lever reception process is terminated.

  In step S1108, since the number of AT stock games is 0, the AT flag is reset.

  In step S1109, since the AT flag is reset in the MB gaming state, the mode of the first sub-control unit 400 is updated from mode 2 to mode 0.

<First AT grant process>
Next, the first AT grant process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The first AT assigning process is a flowchart showing in detail the first AT assigning process in step S1103 of FIG.

  In step S1201, it is determined whether or not the number of games in the MB gaming state (RT3 mode) is the seventh game. If the number of games in the MB gaming state (RT3 mode) is the seventh game, the process proceeds to step S1202, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1204.

  In step S1202, an AT grant lottery is performed using the AT lottery table. Specifically, the lottery process is performed using the lottery data of the seventh game in the AT lottery table shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, an AT of 0 game with a probability of 24576/32768 and 50 games with a probability of 8192/32768 are given (see FIG. 31A).

  In step S1203, the number of AT stock games is updated based on the result of the AT grant lottery in step S1202. For example, when 50 games of AT are given, 50 is added to the number of AT stock games and updated. More specifically, when a predetermined number of ATs are given in the game, AT grant information indicating that the AT has been given in the game and the number of AT games (for example, 50) given. The data is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 408.

  In step S1204, it is determined whether or not the number of games in the MB gaming state (RT3 mode) is the 17th game. If the number of games in the MB gaming state (RT3 mode) is the 17th game, the process proceeds to step S1205; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1207.

  In step S1205, an AT grant lottery is performed using the AT lottery table. Specifically, the lottery process is performed using the lottery data of the 17th game in the AT lottery table shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, 50 games with a probability of 16384/32768 and 100 games with a probability of 16384/32768 are awarded (see FIG. 31A).

  In step S1206, the number of AT stock games is updated based on the result of the AT grant lottery in step S1205. Note that AT grant information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 408 as in step S1203.

  In step S1207, it is determined whether there is an AT stock game number. If there is an AT stock game number (AT stock game number> 0), the process proceeds to step S1208; otherwise, the first AT grant process is terminated.

  In step S1208, it is determined whether the AT flag is set. If the AT flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1209. If the AT flag is set, the first AT grant process is terminated.

  In step S1209, since the AT stock game number> 0, the AT flag is set.

  In step S1210, since the AT flag is set in the MB gaming state (RT3 mode), the mode of the first sub control unit 400 is updated from mode 1 to mode 3.

  In the AT lottery table of the present embodiment, as described above, a privilege may be given to the seventh game (first specific game number) in the MB gaming state, and the 17th game (second specific game). In (number), the lottery data is configured so that a privilege is always given, but it is needless to say that lottery data different from this may be used. For example, in addition to the first specific game number and the second specific game number, in other games (for example, a specific game between 1 to 6 games or 8 to 16 games), an AT grant lottery May be performed.

<Production setting process>
Next, the effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG. The effect setting process is a process executed when an internal winning command is received in the command process of FIG. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the flow of the effect setting process.

  In step S1301, the internal winning information is updated based on the received internal winning command. For example, in the case of the internal winning command indicating the internal winning of “small roles 1 to 3”, the internal winning information is set to “small roles 1 to 3”.

  In step S1302, it is determined whether the mode of the first sub control unit 400 is mode 1 or mode 3. If the mode of the first sub-control unit 400 is mode 1 or mode 3, that is, if the gaming state of the main control unit 300 is the MB gaming state, the process proceeds to step S1303. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1304. .

  In step S1303, a mid-MB effect setting process (details will be described later) is executed.

  In step S1304, it is determined whether or not the mode of the first sub control unit 400 is mode 2. If the mode of the first sub-control unit 400 is mode 2 (AT game), that is, if the game state of the main control unit 300 is the RT0 mode or the RT1 mode and there is an AT, the process proceeds to step S1305. The process proceeds to step S1306.

  In step S1305, AT effect setting processing (details will be described later) is executed.

  In step S1306, other processing based on the received internal winning command is executed.

<In-MB production setting process>
Next, the MB effect setting process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the effect setting process during MB in step S1303 of FIG.

  In step S1401, MB game number information stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 408 is acquired.

  In step S1402, effect information for performing an effect during the MB game is set based on the MB game frequency information acquired in step S1401. Specifically, the display of the number of games until grant of a privilege (positions of blinking objects S1 to S4) and the volume levels of the speakers 272 and 277 are set according to the MB game number information (see FIGS. 32 and 33).

  In step S1403, AT grant information in the game stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 408 is acquired. For example, in the game, when the AT grant lottery is won and 50 games of AT are granted, the AT grant information indicating that the AT grant lottery is won and the AT grant game is 50 games is acquired. To do.

  In step S1404, effect information for performing an AT grant effect is additionally set based on the acquired AT grant information. For example, as shown in FIG. 33 (c), effect information indicating that an AT of 50 games has been assigned is set.

  In step S1405, it is determined whether the AT flag is set. If the AT flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1406. If not, the process proceeds to step S1408.

  In step S1406, a sorting lottery of push order display is performed. In this sort of lottery, there are two types of stop operations for winning a small role 1 when an internal winning is performed for a predetermined role in RT3 mode (see the remarks in FIG. 6), so which operation order is to be displayed. It is a lottery to do. For example, when the special combination 2 (SB1) is internally won in the RT3 mode, the operation order for winning the small combination 1 is the middle reel 111 → the right reel 112 → the left reel 110 and the right reel 112 → the middle reel 111. → Since there are two types of the left reel 110, the former operation order is selected by 1/2 and the latter operation order is selected by 1/2.

  In step S1407, effect information of the push order notification effect is additionally set. Specifically, the production information for displaying the pressing order of the stop buttons 137 to 139 as shown in FIG. 34A is set according to the internal winning information.

  In step S1408, the effect information when there is no push order notification is additionally set. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 34B, the production information for the production in which the pressing order of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is not displayed is set. As a result, the push order for winning the winning combination 1 is notified.

  In step S1409, using the MB continuation availability lottery table, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to execute the MB continuation availability effect. Specifically, the lottery is performed using the MB continuation availability lottery table shown in FIG.

  In step S1410, in the lottery in step S1409, it is determined whether or not the winning (MB continuation propriety effect is executed) (MB continuation propriety effect is not executed). If it is won, the process proceeds to step S1411. If not, the MB effect setting process is terminated.

  In step S1411, the effect information of the MB continuation effect is additionally set. Specifically, referring to the internal winning information, when an internal winning is made to any of the special roles 2 to 4 (SB 1 to 3), as shown in FIGS. , And the effect information for the effect of displaying to end the MB gaming state (RT3 mode), and when the re-game player is internally won, as shown in FIGS. 36 (a) and (b), And the effect information for the effect which performs the display which continues MB game state (RT3 mode) is additionally set.

<AT effect setting process>
Next, the AT effect setting process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the AT effect setting process in step S1305 of FIG.

  In step S1501, it is determined from the internal winning information whether any of special roles 2 to 4 has been internally won. If any of the special roles 2 to 4 is won internally, the process proceeds to step S1502, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1503.

  In step S1502, the effect information of the eye press notification effect for notifying that the BAR symbol is aimed is set (see FIG. 34C).

  In step S1503, from the internal winning information, duplicate small roles (“small roles 1 to 3”, “small roles 1 to 4”, “small roles 1 to 3, small role 5”, “small roles 1 to 5”, “ It is determined whether or not a small combination 1 to 3, a small combination 6 ", and a" small combination 1 to 6 ") are won internally. If the internal combination is won for the duplicate small combination, the process proceeds to step S1504. Otherwise, the AT effect setting process is terminated.

In step S1504, effect information of a push order notification effect is set. Specifically, the effect information of the effect that notifies the push order that the small combination 1 wins is set (see FIG. 34A).
<Second AT grant process>
Next, the second AT assigning process will be described with reference to FIG. The second AT assigning process is a process executed when an MB payout number command is received in the command process of FIG. FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the flow of the second AT assigning process.

  In step S1601, based on the MB payout number command, information on the payout number of medals in the MB gaming state (RT3 mode) (referred to as MB payout number information) is updated.

  In step S1602, it is determined whether the payout number in MB is greater than 253. If the payout number in MB is more than 253, the MB game state end condition is met, so the process proceeds to step S1603. Otherwise, the second AT grant process is ended.

  In step S1603, an AT grant lottery is performed using the AT lottery table. Specifically, lottery processing is performed using the lottery data at the time of completion of the AT lottery table shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, an AT of 200 games is given with a probability of 32768/32768, that is, a probability of 100% (see FIG. 31A).

  In step S1604, the number of AT stock games is updated based on the result of the AT grant lottery in step S1603. In this embodiment, since 200 games of AT are given, 200 is added to the number of AT stock games and updated. The AT assignment information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 408.

<Processing when the stop button is accepted>
Next, stop button reception processing will be described with reference to FIG. The stop button reception process is a process executed when a stop button reception command is received in the command process of FIG. FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing when a stop button is received.

  In step S1701, the pressed state information is updated based on the received stop button acceptance command.

  In step S1702, it is determined whether or not the state of the first sub-control unit 400 is the normal MB game mode (mode 1). If the state of the first sub-control unit 400 is the normal MB game mode (mode 1), the process proceeds to step S1703, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1708.

  In step S1703, it is determined whether the stop operation is a first stop operation. If the stop operation is the first stop operation, the process proceeds to step S1704. If not, the process proceeds to step S1708. Note that whether or not the stop operation is the first stop operation is determined based on the updated pressed state information.

  In step S1704, it is determined whether or not the first stop operation matches the stop operation for winning the small role 1. The process proceeds to step S1705 where the first stop operation coincides with the stop operation for winning the small combination 1, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1708.

  In step S1705, a lottery process for determining whether or not to execute a special push order notification effect is performed.

  In step S1706, it is determined whether or not the lottery process for determining whether or not the special push order notification effect is executed (executes the special push order notification effect) or not (does not execute the special push order notification effect). If it is won, the process proceeds to step S1707; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1708.

  In step S1707, the effect information of the special push order notification effect is set. Specifically, the effect information of the effect which notifies the pushing order that the small combination 1 wins is set (refer FIG.35 (b)).

  In step S1708, other processing is executed.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine 100), a plurality of types of symbols (for example, the reels 110 to 112) that are provided with a plurality of types of symbols and are driven to rotate, A lottery means (for example, main control unit 300, winning combination internal lottery process) for determining whether or not the internal winning of a plurality of types of predetermined roles is determined by lottery, provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, Based on a stop switch (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) for individually stopping the rotation, a lottery result of the lottery means, and a stop operation of the stop switch, within a predetermined pull-in range (for example, four frames) Stop control means (for example, main control unit 300, reel control processing) for performing stop control related to the stop of rotation of the reel, and stop by the stop control means. The combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on predetermined active lines (for example, diagonal winning lines L1 and L2) on the display window (for example, symbol display window 113) by the control is won by the lottery means. A game machine comprising: determination means (for example, main control unit 300, winning determination process) for determining whether or not to win a winning combination depending on whether or not the symbol combination is determined in accordance with The types of combinations include a first combination (for example, a small combination 1), and in the first combination, as the stop operation sequence of the stop switch for winning the first combination, Of the plurality of reels, a reel to be stopped last is set in advance (for example, the third stop reel is the right reel 112), and the stop control means is provided in the first combination based on the result of the lottery means. Elected, If the stop switch stop operation matches the stop switch stop operation sequence for winning the first winning combination, the first symbol combination corresponding to the first winning combination (for example, Bell-ANY) A stop control is performed to stop and display a bell or the like on the effective line.

  With such a configuration, in this embodiment, when the reel to be stopped last matches the preset stop operation order, the first combination can be won, so the stop button operation order Even if the conditions for winning a prize are set, the expectation of winning in one game can be maintained for a long time.

  Here, the 1st symbol combination corresponding to the 1st combination is a meaning including the symbol combination corresponding to each of all the combinations whose winning flag is ON when the 1st combination is won internally. For example, in the MB (middle bonus) gaming state, at least a part of the symbol combinations that can be won regardless of the result of the internal lottery may be used as the first symbol combination. Further, in the case where a plurality of types of winning combinations that are simultaneously won internally are won, at least a part of the symbol combinations corresponding to each of the plural types of winning combinations may be used as the first symbol combination.

  In addition, there are a plurality of stop operation orders of the stop switch for winning the first winning combination (for example, an operation order for stopping operation in the order of the middle reel 111 → the right reel 112 → the left reel 110, and the right reel 112 → the middle). (Operation order for stopping operation in the order of reel 111 → left reel 110). In this case, even if the stop switch is operated in a plurality of operation orders, it is possible to win the first combination, so that the willingness to play is not quickly reduced.

  The symbol combination corresponding to the first combination includes the first symbol combination and a second symbol combination different from the first symbol combination (for example, Bell-ANY-Replay, etc.), The stop control means, when the result of the lottery means wins the first combination internally, and when the stop operation of the stop switch coincides with the stop switch stop operation order for winning the first combination Causes the first symbol combination corresponding to the first combination to be stopped and displayed on the effective line, and the first combination is internally won according to the result of the lottery means, and the stop switch is operated to stop the first combination. It is preferable to perform stop control for stopping and displaying the second symbol combination on the effective line when the stop operation sequence of the stop switch for winning a winning combination does not coincide.

  In this case, if the operation order of the stop switches matches the predetermined stop operation order, the first symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, and if not, the second symbol combination is displayed. Since the stop display is performed on the active line, it is possible to determine whether or not the stop operation order is in accordance with a predetermined stop operation sequence by looking at the symbol combination displayed in the stop display.

  In addition, the stop control means may include a part of the first symbol combination and a part of the second symbol combination for a reel that is first stopped among the plurality of reels. It is preferable to perform stop control to stop and display the symbols on the effective line.

  In this case, at the stage of the first stop operation (first stop operation), it is unclear which symbol is stopped and displayed, so it is expected after the next stop operation (second stop operation, third stop operation). A feeling can be maintained.

  Further, a notification unit (for example, a liquid crystal display device 157, speakers 272, 277, various lamps 420, etc.) for notifying information related to the game, and a process for notifying the stop operation order of the stop switch are performed via the notification unit. Notification control means (for example, a first sub-control unit 400, a second sub-control unit 500, etc.), wherein the notification control means wins the first combination when the reel that is first stopped is operated. In the case where the reel is not the last stop operation set in the stop operation sequence of the stop switch for the stop switch, the stop switch for winning the first combination is awarded to the reel that is operated to stop thereafter. It is preferable to notify the stop order according to the stop operation order (for example, execute a special push order notification effect).

  In this case, if the reel that is first stopped is not the last reel that is set in the stop operation sequence of the stop switch for winning the first winning combination, Notifies the stop order according to the stop operation order of the stop switch for winning the first winning combination, so that the first symbol combination can be reliably stopped and displayed according to the notification. That is, if the pressing order of the first stop operation is not mistaken, the first symbol combination can be surely stopped and displayed.

  In this embodiment, the reel stop operation order is set as the stop operation condition of the stop switch for winning the first winning combination (specifically, the reel to be stopped last among the plurality of reels). However, the stop operation condition is not limited to this. For example, a stop operation condition may be set by adding a pushing element (for example, a stop operation near the Seven 1 symbol of the left reel 110) to a reel stop operation sequence (for example, the third stop reel is the left reel 110). .

  Moreover, although the slot machine 100 described above is a gaming machine including three reels 110 to 112, it is needless to say that it may be a gaming machine including four or more reels. In this case as well, whether or not to win a predetermined combination may be determined based on whether or not the reel to be stopped last matches a predetermined stop operation condition.

  Further, according to the gaming machine of the present embodiment (for example, the slot machine 100, etc.), a plurality of types of symbols are provided and a plurality of reels (for example, the reels 110 to 112) that are rotationally driven, and a plurality of predetermined numbers. A lottery means (for example, the main control unit 300, winning prize internal lottery process) for determining whether or not the internal winning of the type of combination is successful is provided for each of the plurality of reels, and the reels are individually rotated. Based on a stop switch (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) to be stopped, a lottery result of the lottery means, and a stop operation of the stop switch, the reel rotates within a predetermined pull-in range (for example, 4 frames). Stop control means (for example, main control unit 300, reel control processing) for performing stop control related to the stop of the stop, and stop control by the stop control means The winning combination is determined based on whether or not the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the display window (for example, symbol display window 113) is a symbol combination determined corresponding to the winning combination internally by the lottery means. Determining means (e.g., main control unit 300, winning determination process), wherein the stop control means is a first lottery result (e.g. If the stop operation is in the first stop operation order (for example, left middle right) in the case of winning (internal winning), the first symbol combination (for example, Bell-ANY-Bell) is displayed on the display window. When the stop operation is a second stop operation order (for example, right and left) different from the first stop operation order, the second different from the first symbol combination is displayed. Symbol combinations (eg Bell-AN -Replay) is stopped and displayed on the display window, and the second lottery result different from the first lottery result by the lottery means (for example, internal winning of small roles 1 to 4) When the stop operation is the first stop operation order (for example, left middle right), the second symbol combination (for example, Bell-ANY-Replay) is displayed on the display window. When the stop operation is the second stop operation order (for example, right and left), the first symbol combination (for example, Bell-ANY-Bell) is displayed on the display window. The second stop control is performed to stop display, and the stop control means is first stopped among the plurality of reels in each of the first stop control and the second stop control. For reels, said first The symbol of the first symbol combination corresponding to the reel that has been operated to stop and the symbol of the second symbol combination corresponding to the reel that has been initially operated to stop are displayed on the display window. It is characterized by being.

  With such a configuration, in the present embodiment, even if the conditions for winning in the stop button operation sequence are set, any symbol is stopped and displayed at the stage of the first stop operation (first stop operation). Since it is unclear whether it will be played, the expectation can be maintained after the next stop operation (second stop operation, third stop operation), and the expectation of winning in one game can be maintained for a long time.

  In addition, there is provided granting means (for example, main control unit 300, medal payout process, game state control process, etc.) for granting a predetermined profit, and the granting means displays the first symbol combination on the display window. If the second symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the display window, the second benefit can be obtained. (For example, two medals can be paid out), and the first profit is preferably a profit more advantageous to the player than the second profit.

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

100 slot machine 110, 111, 112 reel 113 symbol display window 114 winning line 130, 131, 132 medal insertion button 135 start lever 137, 138, 139 stop button 300 main control unit 400 first sub control unit 500 second sub control unit 157 Liquid crystal display device 272, 277 Speaker

Claims (2)

A plurality of reels that are subjected to multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
Lottery means for determining whether or not internal winning of a plurality of types of predetermined roles is determined by lottery;
A stop switch which is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and individually stops the rotation of the reels;
Stop control means for performing stop control related to stopping rotation of the reel within a predetermined pull-in range based on a lottery result of the lottery means and a stop operation of the stop switch;
Depending on whether or not the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the display window by the stop control means is a symbol combination determined corresponding to the winning combination internally by the lottery means, the winning combination is won. A game machine comprising a determination means for determining,
The stop control means includes
When the first lottery result is obtained by the lottery means,
When the stop operation is the first stop operation order, the first symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the display window, while the stop operation is different from the first stop operation order. If it is an operation order, perform a first stop control to stop and display a second symbol combination different from the first symbol combination on the display window,
In the case where a second lottery result different from the first lottery result is obtained by the lottery means,
When the stop operation is the first stop operation order, the second symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the display window, while when the stop operation is the second stop operation order. The second stop control is performed to stop and display the first symbol combination on the display window,
The stop control means includes
In each of the first stop control and the second stop control, among the plurality of reels, the first stop operation is performed on the first stop corresponding to the first stop operation. A game table, wherein the symbols of the symbol combination and the symbols of the second symbol combination corresponding to the reel that has been stopped first are stopped and displayed on the display window. The game table according to claim 1,
A granting means for granting a predetermined profit;
The giving means is
When the first symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the display window, the first profit can be given,
When the second symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the display window, a second benefit can be given,
The gaming machine characterized in that the first profit is a profit more advantageous to the player than the second profit.