JP2014079631A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of executing a reel control performance by a main control board, while reflecting information generated in a sub control board thereon.SOLUTION: A main control board 100A of a game machine 1 includes: reel performance temporary determination means (e.g., internal lottery means IL) for temporarily determining execution of a reel control performance; acceptance period setup means AS that, when the execution of the reel control performance is temporarily determined, sets an acceptance period when an input of a prescribed operation (e.g., depressing of a MAXBET button 11) by a player is accepted; and reel performance execution means (RP) that, when the prescribed operation is input in the acceptance period, executes the reel control performance. Further, a sub control board 100B of the game machine 1 includes prescribed operation acceptance performance means AP that, when the execution of the reel control performance is temporarily determined, executes a performance of accepting an input of the prescribed operation according to information (e.g., a game state managed by the sub control board 100B) generated in the sub control board.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  As an effect of the gaming machine, in addition to displaying a moving image on a display unit attached to the upper part of the front door, there is an effect of controlling the reel of the gaming machine with an operation different from that during normal gaming. Although the effect on the display unit is controlled on the sub-control board, the effect on the reel control (hereinafter also referred to as the reel control effect in the present specification) is controlled on the main control board.

  Some gaming machines have an AT (assist time) function for notifying a stop operation order for winning a small order in the pressing order by controlling images and sounds on the sub-control board. In the AT state, the push order and timing that are advantageous to the player are notified by the image and the sound, so that the payout of the push order small combination can be reliably received.

  Further, in relation to the AT function, a plurality of types of game states are determined on the sub-control board, and the winning probability of the AT game given to the player changes in these types of game states. As a result, the complex game characteristics of the gaming machine are realized.

  In addition, Patent Document 1 below describes a swivel type gaming machine that can release a freeze effect to shorten or cancel a freeze time when a predetermined release condition is satisfied based on a player's operation. Has been.

JP 2011-177578 A

  Here, transmission of information from the sub control board to the main control board is prohibited from the viewpoint of preventing fraud, and the main control board side determines the game state and the like managed on the sub control board. It has become difficult to do.

  On the other hand, the reel control effect is recognized as an effect that is highly likely to give a player some kind of privilege because the visual impact is large and the effect duration is long. For this reason, if the reel control effect can be executed at an appropriate opportunity by reflecting the game state of the sub-control board, processing contents, etc., it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest in the gaming machine or to improve the interest. It is thought that it leads to improvement.

  In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can execute a reel control effect on a main control board by reflecting information generated on a sub-control board.

  The present invention will be described below. In order to facilitate understanding of the invention, reference numerals and the like in the attached drawings are appended in parentheses, but the present invention is not limited to the display form.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, in view of the above-described problems, a plurality of reels (R1 to R3) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged and rotationally driven, and a rotational driving start instruction for starting rotational driving of the plurality of reels. And a plurality of stop operation means (13a) provided for the plurality of reels for the player to input a stop instruction for stopping the rotation drive. 13c), a main control board (100A), and a sub control board (100B) that receives a signal from the main control board in one way, the main control board, Reel effect provisionally determining means (for example, internal lottery means IL) for temporarily determining execution of a reel control effect for controlling at least one of a plurality of reels in a specific manner, and execution of the reel control effect is temporarily determined. And a reception period setting means (AS) for setting a reception period for receiving an input of a predetermined operation (for example, pressing of the MAXBET button 11) by the player, and when the predetermined operation is input during the reception period. And reel effect execution means (RP) for executing the reel control effect, and the sub control board is information generated in the sub control board when execution of the reel control effect is provisionally determined. In accordance with (for example, a gaming state managed by the sub-control board 100B), there is provided predetermined operation receiving effect means (AP) for performing an effect to accept the input of the predetermined operation.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, in view of the above problems, a plurality of reels (R1 to R3) that are rotationally driven with a plurality of types of symbols arranged thereon, and a rotational drive that starts rotational driving of the plurality of reels Start operation means (12) for the player to input a start instruction, and a plurality of stop operation means for the player to input a stop instruction provided corresponding to the plurality of reels to stop the rotational drive. (13a to 13c), a main control board (100A), and a sub control board (100B) that receives a signal from the main control board in one way, the main control board, First reel effect determining means (for example, internal lottery means IL) for determining execution of a first reel control effect for controlling at least one of the plurality of reels in a specific manner; and the first reel control effect. And the reception period setting means (AS) for setting a reception period for receiving an input of a predetermined operation (for example, pressing of the MAXBET button 11) by the player, and at least a part of the reception period. A first reel effect executing means (RP1) for executing the first reel control effect during the period to be executed and a second reel control effect for executing the second reel control effect when the predetermined operation is input during the reception period. Reel effect execution means (RP2), and when the execution of the first reel control effect is determined, the sub control board performs the predetermined operation according to the information generated on the sub control board. And a predetermined operation receiving effect means (AP) for effecting to accept the input.

  In one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the sub-control board further includes a game state setting means (PS) for setting any one of a plurality of game states to the predetermined operation. The accepting effect means may provide an effect to accept the input of the predetermined operation according to the gaming state set by the gaming state setting means.

  In one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the plurality of types of gaming states set by the gaming state setting means on the sub-control board include a first gaming state (for example, a low probability state), Penalty state set when an operation order different from a reference operation order for operating the stop operation means is input in one or a plurality of games in which the operation order of the stop operation means is not notified And the predetermined operation receiving effect means does not perform the effect of accepting the input of the predetermined operation in the penalty state, and accepts the input of the predetermined operation in the first gaming state. It is good also as performing.

  In one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the sub-control board provides one or a plurality of notification games for notifying the player of the pushing order or timing that is advantageous to the player according to the result of the internal lottery. The plurality of types of gaming states set by the gaming state setting unit on the sub-control board include a first gaming state (for example, a low probability state). ) And a second gaming state (for example, a high probability state) in which an expected value to which the notification game is given by the lottery process by the notification game giving means is higher than the first gaming state, and the predetermined operation The accepting effect means may increase the probability of performing the effect indicating that the input of the predetermined operation is received in the second gaming state than in the first gaming state.

  Further, in one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the reception period starts after the timing when the rotation drive start instruction is output, and reaches a predetermined timing within a period during which one game is being executed. It is good also as a feature that it sets so that it may end.

  Also, in one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, during the reception period, after the start operation means is input, the rotation drive of the plurality of reels is in a steady rotation state and the stop instruction can be input. It may be characterized in that it is set in at least a part of the period up to.

  In one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the main control board determines the predetermined operation to be received during the reception period by selecting any one of a plurality of predetermined operation modes. It is good also as having operation mode determination means (MS).

  In one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the input of the predetermined operation is performed via one or a plurality of operation means (for example, the MAXBET button 11, the stop buttons 13a to 13c, or a combination thereof). It may be characterized by being received by the main control board.

  Further, in one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the first reel effect executing means includes an invalid period setting means (NE) for setting a period for invalidating an input of a stop instruction by the stop operation means, The predetermined operation may be input through the stop operation means (13a to 13c) corresponding to the plurality of reels for which the input of the stop instruction is invalidated by the invalid period setting means.

  Further, in one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the reel effect provisional deciding means is that the first small combination (for example, the small combination 2A) is won internally, or the first small combination is won internally. The reel control effect is provisionally determined by a lottery process that is further executed, and the sub-control board has won the first small role internally, or the first small role is internally A plurality of notification games that receive information indicating that the lottery process has been won by a lottery process that is further executed when winning, and notify the push order or timing advantageous to the player according to the result of the internal lottery It is good also as having the information game provision means (AG) which provides.

  In the aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the main control board further includes game state setting means (GS) for setting any one of a plurality of game states to the reel effect. The provisional determination means provisionally determines the execution of the reel control effect when the game state setting means causes a transition to a predetermined game state, and the sub-control board has a push order or timing that is advantageous to the player. Including a game state setting means (PS) for setting any one of a plurality of types of game states, including a notification game state (AT state) for notifying a plurality of games, and receiving the predetermined operation The means (AP) is a case where execution of the reel control effect is tentatively determined, and when the information game state is in effect, the effect of accepting the predetermined operation is performed. It may be.

  Also, in one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the main control board executes a control for starting the rotational drive so as to make a steady rotation in a predetermined direction in accordance with the rotational drive start instruction, and enters a steady rotational state. In response to the stop instruction from the stop operation means input after the reel, the reel is stopped within a predetermined pull-in range, and the reel normal control means (RC) for executing control to stop the reel until the next one game starts. ), And the reel effect execution means switches the control from the reel normal control means to execute the reel control effect when the predetermined operation is input during the reception period. It is good also as controlling.

  Also, in one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the main control board executes a control for starting the rotational drive so as to make a steady rotation in a predetermined direction in accordance with the rotational drive start instruction, and enters a steady rotational state. In response to the stop instruction from the stop operation means input thereafter, the reel normal control means for executing control to stop the reel within a predetermined pull-in range and stop the reel until the next game starts. RC), and the control by the first reel effect execution means may be switched to the control by the reel normal control means when the predetermined operation is not input during the reception period. .

  Further, in one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the main control board or the sub control board receives a predetermined benefit for the player when the predetermined operation is input during the reception period. It may be characterized by further having a privilege granting means to be granted.

  The terms used in this specification have the following meanings.

  “Game media” refers to game medals or game balls.

  The “winning line” refers to a set of display positions at which the symbols in the display row are determined as a combination. “Effective line” means a winning line activated by a betting process or an automatic betting process.

  “One game (one game)” refers to a series of processes from when a bet process is started until the next bet process becomes possible.

  The “game value” is a privilege that is granted by winning a prize. For example, there is one that gives a condition for starting another type of game or a dividend.

  “Combination” refers to a combination of symbols (arrangement of symbols) necessary for giving a game value among the symbol combinations. For example, red 7 and 7-7-7.

  “Prize” refers to a privilege that is granted when a role is displayed on the active line, a start prize that gives conditions for starting another type of game, and a small role that gives a dividend. There is a re-game award that gives a condition for starting the next game without inserting a prize, a game medium or credits. The start prize includes a BB prize, MB prize, SB prize, RB prize, and CB prize. Note that a plurality of winning combinations may correspond to one prize.

  The “role lottery table” is information in which a numerical range is associated with each of a plurality of lottery objects, and means a winning probability (lottery probability) for each lottery object. Each lottery object includes one or a plurality of winning combinations, but a lottery object corresponding to “losing” may exist. The “role lottery table” may also be referred to as an “internal lottery table”.

  “Internal lottery” means that one numerical value is acquired (random number extraction) from a plurality of numerical values generated from a sequence generator configured by hardware or software, and the random number value acquired by referring to the role lottery table It means a lottery process that is executed by deriving a lottery object to which. When a plurality of prizes are associated with one lottery object and the acquired random number value belongs to the numerical range of the lottery object, each of the plurality of prizes is won.

  “Internal winning” means that the random value acquired in the internal lottery belongs to a numerical range corresponding to any lottery object in the role lottery table. In this specification, it may be simply “winning”.

  “Lossing” means a case where the random value acquired in the internal lottery falls within the numerical range of the lottery object corresponding to the loss of the role lottery table, or does not belong to any numerical range in the role lottery table Say. Further, in this specification, “losing” may be referred to as “unfair”.

  The “symbol” refers to a character, figure, symbol, color, or a combination thereof, which is displayed on the display column or a unit of the constituent elements of the role.

  “Winning” means that a combination of symbols displayed on a winning line validated by a bet operation is determined to be a predetermined combination.

  “Non-winning” means that the combination of symbols displayed on the active line in the betting operation is determined not to be a predetermined combination. For non-winning prizes, if any of the winning combinations are allowed to be displayed on the active line due to the result of the internal lottery, the winning buttons are not aligned on the active line by operating the stop button. And, in the case of losing in the internal lottery, there are cases where the combination is not complete. Also, the former case is called “missing”.

  The “winning flag” refers to data that stores which symbol combination is permitted to be displayed on the active line based on the result of the internal lottery. As a general rule, the winning flag set based on the result of the internal lottery is cleared at the end of one game.

  “Push order small combination” means a small combination in which whether or not a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is displayed on the active line is determined by the operation sequence of the stop button input by the player. The “push order re-gamer” refers to a re-gamer whose combination of symbols displayed on the active line differs depending on the operation sequence of the stop button input by the player.

  The “inserted number” refers to the number of game media required to start one game, and refers to the number of medals inserted by the player when starting the one game.

  “Number of payouts” refers to the number of game media to be paid out in response to a combination that has stopped on the active line. If a combination stops on multiple winning lines, the total amount of dividends given to each combination It becomes the number. However, an upper limit “15” (sheets) is set for the number of payouts, and when the total number of payouts given to each combination exceeds 15, the upper limit of 15 is the number of payouts. Become.

  “Releasing rate” means the ratio of the number of payouts to the number of inserted game media (number of payouts / number of input). When the payout rate is 1 (100%), the number of game media inserted and the number of payouts Means the same value.

  “Bet operation” means that a pay line corresponding to the number of inserted cards (the number of bets) is activated by inserting game media or credits. Control according to the bet operation is called bet processing, and the same bet line as the previous game is automatically enabled in the next game that won the bet processing by inserting the game media, the storage bet processing by inserting the credit, and the re-game prize. Includes automatic bet processing.

  The “RB game” means that the number of symbol combinations related to the small role award is increased or the winning probability of the small role award is increased as compared with the normal game until the predetermined condition is satisfied from the next game in which the RB award is won. A game that is played in a fluctuating manner. The RB game is referred to as a first type special object in the game rules.

  The “BB game” means that the number of symbol combinations (role) related to the RB award is increased or the probability of winning the RB award compared to the normal game until the predetermined condition is satisfied from the next game where the BB award is won. A game that is performed by changing the RB game, or a game that is performed by continuously starting an RB game.

  In addition, “RB game” and “BB game” in this specification are rules relating to the recognition of the gaming machine and the type verification, etc. (National Public Security Commission Regulation No. 4 on February 12, 1960), respectively. Of "Type 1 Special Features" and "Type 1 Special Features" in Appendix 2 (meaning of terms in technical standards) (hereinafter referred to as "Game Rules") It is a term corresponding to “actuating device”.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which can perform the reel control effect in a main control board reflecting the information produced | generated in the sub control board can be provided.

It is a figure for demonstrating the gaming machine 1 which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the reel variable display apparatus of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. 1 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows arrangement | positioning of the symbol printed on the three reel belt | band | zone in the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of combination set in the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. FIG. 3 is a view for explaining a winning combination lottery table in each game state in the gaming machine 1. It is a figure for demonstrating the game state set by the sub control board | substrate side in the gaming machine 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the lottery table of AT lottery in each game state set with a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the transfer lottery table between the low-probability state, high-probability state, and ultra-high-probability state set with a sub control board | substrate. It is a figure which shows the functional structure of the game machine 1 in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the flow of one game in the main control board of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the process of the sub control board | substrate of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of the production | presentation set process in the sub control board of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the functional structure of the game machine 1 in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the flow of one game in the main control board of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the functional structure of the game machine 1 in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the functional structure of the game machine 1 in 4th Embodiment. 6 is a timing chart for explaining a reception period set in one game of each embodiment, a case where a predetermined operation is input during the reception period, and a reel control effect is executed.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[1-1. Appearance structure of gaming machine]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 includes a box-shaped main body 2 having an open front surface and a front door 3 disposed on the front surface of the main body 2. The main body 2 and the front door 3 are fixed on one side by a hinge so that they can be opened and closed. The front door 3 displays an operation unit OP on which buttons for a player to play a game, a reel window 20 for visually recognizing a symbol of the reel variable display device RL, and information for progressing the game. It consists of a panel display portion DP on which indicators are arranged, an indicator on which information for proceeding the game is displayed, an effect display portion TP on which an illumination device is arranged, and a saucer portion BP.

  The operation section OP includes a medal insertion slot 10, a MAXBET button 11, a bet button for setting the number of game media to bet on one game, a start lever 12, a left stop button 13a, a middle stop button 13b, and a right stop button 13c. A settlement button 14 and a display screen operation button 15 are provided. A medal slot 10 is disposed on the right side of the upper surface of the operation unit OP, and a MAXBET button 11 is disposed on the left side of the upper surface. The game of the gaming machine 1 can be started by medal insertion operation or bet button operation, and automatic bet processing associated with re-game prize winning. A start lever 12 for rotating the reels R1 to R3 is arranged on the front side of the lower position of the MAXBET button 11, and a left stop button 13a for stopping the rotation of the left reel R1 and a middle reel are arranged on the right side thereof. A middle stop button 13b for stopping the rotation of R2 and a right stop button 13c for stopping the rotation of the right reel R3 are arranged.

  In addition, after the reels R1 to R3 start rotating, the first input operation to stop the reel among the stop buttons 13a to 13c is the first stop operation, and the next input operation is the second stop operation. The last input operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Of the stop buttons 13a to 13c, the first button pressed to stop the reel is the first stop button, the next button pressed is the second stop button, and the last button pressed is the third stop. This is called a button. Of the reels R1 to R3, the first reel that is controlled to stop is the first stop reel, the second reel that is controlled to stop is the second stop reel, and the last reel that is controlled to stop is the third stop reel. To do. Further, “forward press” means an operation sequence in which the first stop operation is input to the left stop button 13a, the second stop operation is input to the middle stop button 13b, and the third stop operation is input to the right stop button 13c. “Pinch” refers to an operation sequence in which the first stop operation is input to the left stop button 13a, the second stop operation is input to the right stop button 13c, and the third stop operation is input to the middle stop button 13b. Further, “anomalous pressing” refers to an operation order in which the first stop operation is input in addition to the left stop button 13a.

  On the left side of the start lever 12, a payment button 14 is provided for adjusting the credit stored in the storage device and paying out a medal to the medal tray 40. This checkout button 14 is used when the game is stopped.

  The panel display unit DP is provided with a reel window 20, a game guide indicator 22, and a game value information display unit 23. The game value information display unit 23 includes a credit number display 23a, a payout number display 23c, and an obtained number display 23b. The reel window 20 is made of a transparent acrylic plate that allows three consecutive symbols per reel, and the player can view nine symbols of the three reels through the reel window 20.

  The gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment has a horizontal winning line L1 at the middle display position of the reel window 20. That is, the upper display position on the left reel R1 is U1, the middle display position is M1, the lower display position is D1, the upper display position on the middle reel R2 is U2, the middle display position is M2, the lower display position is D2, and the right reel R3 is on the right reel R3. When the upper display position is U3, the middle display position is M3, and the lower display position is D3, the pay line L1 corresponds to the middle display positions M1-M2-M3 in the reels R1 to R3.

  Further, on the right side of the reel window 20, a game guide display 22 in which a plurality of LEDs such as a display unit that lights up in accordance with a winning combination and an LED that lights up in accordance with a game state is provided. Further, below the reel window 20, a credit number display 23a for displaying the number of credits stored in the storage device, a payout number display 23c for displaying the number of payouts awarded when winning, and a predetermined game are displayed. The game value information display unit 23 is configured by an acquired number display 23b that displays the acquired number by accumulating the number of awarded dividends.

  The effect display unit TP includes a display 30 composed of a liquid crystal display or the like that displays the progress of the game as an image, an electric LED 31 that displays the game state by changing the color or lighting pattern according to the game state, and the game A speaker 32 is provided for outputting BGM to be changed according to the state, operation sound according to button operation, and guide sound.

  The medal tray BP is provided with a medal tray 40 for storing game medals discharged from the medal payout outlet 40 a by driving the medal payout device, and an ashtray 41 is provided on the left side of the medal tray 40.

[1-2. Configuration of variable reel display device]
FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing the structure of the reel variable display device RL of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 2A shows the structure of the entire reel variable display device RL, and shows a state in which the right reel R3 is removed to show the inside of the reel variable display device. FIG. 2B shows the detailed structure of the right reel R3.

  The reels R1 to R3 have 21 various symbols (symbol number PN = 1) on reel frames 56a to 56c made of transparent ABS resin or the like having a plurality of spoke portions and radial frames extending radially from the shaft portion. To 21) are printed on the peripheral surfaces of the reel frames 56a to 56c. The reels R <b> 1 to R <b> 3 are inserted along guide rails 51 a to 51 c corresponding to the respective reels provided above and below the case body 50 of the reel variable display device RL, and are accommodated in the case body 50. The reel R3 will be described with reference to FIG. 2B, but the reels R1 and R2 have the same structure. The reel R3 is fixed to the stepping motor 54c and rotates. For the rotation of the reel R3, a stepping motor 54c that rotates once by supplying a pulse of 400 steps is used. By supplying a predetermined pulse, a predetermined symbol can be displayed on the reel window 20. Further, a backlight device 53c provided with LEDs (not shown) is provided so that light can be irradiated from the inside of the reel band 58c. Thus, by irradiating light from the inside of the reel band 58c by the backlight device 53c, the player can make the symbols on the reel band 58c stand out.

  A detection plate 57c is attached to one of the spoke portions, and a reel position detection signal 55c can be output by the reel position detection sensor 55c every time the reel R3 rotates once. The position of the detection plate 57c and the reel band 58c is set so that the symbol number PN = 1 is positioned on the winning line L1 at the center of the reel window 20 when 10 steps are advanced after detecting the reel position detection signal 155c. It is set.

  The reel R3, the stepping motor 54c to which the reel R3 is fixed, the backlight device 53c, and the reel position detection sensor 55c are fixed to the base plate 52c to form one unit. Further, the reel variable display device RL is configured such that the base plate 52c is inserted along the guide rail 51c provided on the case body 50 of the reel variable display device RL and accommodated in the case body 50. Although the stepping motor 54c, the backlight device 53c, the detection plate 57c, the reel position detection sensor 55c, and the reel position detection signal 155c are not shown, in the reel R1, the stepping motor 54a, the backlight device 53a, the detection plate 57a, the reel The reel R2 corresponds to the position detection sensor 55a and the reel position detection signal 155a, and the reel R2 corresponds to the stepping motor 54b, the backlight device 53b, the detection plate 57b, the reel position detection sensor 55b, and the reel position detection signal 155b.

[2. Electrical configuration of gaming machine]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1. The gaming machine 1 includes a main control board 100A that performs main control of the game, and a sub control board 100B that performs display control on the display 30 and displays an image. The main control board 100A includes a CPU (central processing unit) 101, a clock generation circuit a102, a clock generation circuit b103, a ROM (read-onlymemory) 104, a RAM (random-accessmemory) 105, a data transmission circuit 106, and an input / output port 107. ing. Note that a CPU 101 incorporating a ROM or RAM can be employed. In that case, the external ROM 104 and RAM 105 are not required.

  The CPU 101 reads out the program stored in the ROM 104 based on the timing of the CLK signal generated by the clock generation circuit a102, and sequentially executes the program. When the power is turned on, the CPU 101 executes the main program from a predetermined address, and starts from a predetermined address at the timing of the INTR signal generated by the clock generation circuit b103 different from the cycle of the clock generation circuit a102. Run the interrupt program. Here, the interval between INTR signals is, for example, 2 milliseconds. The CPU 101 stores various flags, various counters, or various game information in the RAM 105 according to the execution of the program. Even when the power supplied from the outside is cut off, the RAM 105 retains stored information by the battery, and when the power is restored after that, the RAM 105 resumes from the state immediately before the occurrence of the power cut. The CPU 101 reads the state of various buttons and sensors via the input / output port 107 and drives various motors.

  The bet operation instruction signals 111a to 111c, the start operation instruction signal 112, the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c, and the settlement operation instruction signal 114 are respectively a bet button and a start lever 12 including the MAX button 11 provided in the operation unit OP. These signals are detected in response to the stop buttons 13 a to 13 c and the settlement button 14 being operated by the player, and are sent to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. The display control signals 123a to 123c are display signals to be displayed on the credit number display 23a, the earned number display 23b, and the payout number display 23c provided in the panel display unit DP, respectively, via the input / output port 107. Driven by the CPU 101. The reel position detection signals 155a to 155c correspond to the respective reels of the variable reel display device RL, and are detected once every time the reel rotates once, and are sent to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. The reel drive signals 154a to 154c are stepping motor drive signals that drive the reels R1 to R3 of the variable reel display device RL, and are driven by the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. By controlling the stepping motor with the reel drive signals 154a to 154c, it is possible to start and stop the rotation drive of each of the reels R1 to R3, and further control the rotation speed, and execute the reel control effect. be able to.

  The medal insertion signal 160 is a sensor signal for detecting a medal provided in a medal detection device provided inside the front door 3 that passes the inserted game medal from the medal insertion slot 10. To the CPU 101. The medal block signal 161 is a signal for driving a solenoid provided in the medal detection device, and is driven by the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. The medal payout signal 162 is a sensor signal for detecting a medal provided in the medal discharge unit of the medal payout device, and is sent to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. The payout drive signal 163 is a signal for driving a motor provided in the medal payout device, and is driven by the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107.

  The CPU 101 outputs various commands to the sub control board 100B via the data transmission circuit 106. The sub-control board 100B includes a CPU (central processing unit) 191, a clock generation circuit c192, a clock generation circuit d193, a ROM (read-onlymemory) 194, a RAM (random-accessmemory) 195, a data input circuit 196, a graphic LSI, and its peripheral circuits. The display circuit 197 is provided. The CPU 191 reads the program stored in the ROM 194 based on the timing of the CLK signal generated by the clock generation circuit c192, and sequentially executes the program. When the power is turned on, the CPU 191 executes the main program from a predetermined address, and starts from a predetermined address at the timing of the INTR1 signal generated by the clock generation circuit d193 different from the cycle of the clock generation circuit c192. Run the interrupt program. Here, the interval of the INTR1 signal is, for example, 2 milliseconds. The CPU 191 stores various flags, various counters, or various game information in the RAM 195 in accordance with the execution of the program. Further, an INTR2 signal is generated based on a strobe signal transmitted in synchronization with the data transmission timing from the data transmission circuit of the main control board 100A, and an interrupt program starting from a predetermined address is generated at the timing of the INTR2 signal. Run.

  The sub control board 100B receives various commands from the main control board 100A, and outputs an instruction to display an effect image associated with the game on the display circuit 197. The sub-control board 100B also controls lighting of the lighting device by the game guide display 22 and the lighting LED 31, lighting control of the backlight devices 53a to 53c provided in the reel variable display device RL, and sound such as BGM. Is controlled from the speaker 32.

[3. About gaming machine 1]
Here, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment sets a reception period for receiving a predetermined operation (reel control effect execution operation) from the player after the start of one game by the start lever 12, and the predetermined operation is performed during the reception period. The reel control effect is executed when is input. For example, the sub-control board 100B determines whether or not to display that the input of a predetermined operation is accepted during the reception period according to the game state managed in the sub-control board 100B. Therefore, by inputting a predetermined operation, the main control board 100A can execute the reel control effect by reflecting the information generated by the sub control board 100B.

  Specifically, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the execution of the reel control effect is provisionally determined according to the result of the internal lottery by the internal lottery unit IL, the reels R1 to R3 are moved after the start lever 12 is input. A reception period is set until it is detected that the steady rotational speed is reached. Then, if the game state of the sub control board 100B is other than the penalty state, as a predetermined operation to be input by the player, “Press the MAXBET button” is displayed during the reception period, and the game state on the sub control board 100B is In the penalty state, the message “Press the MAXBET button” is not displayed. When the MAXBET button 11 is input during the reception period, the normal control driving of the reel is switched to the reel control effect. It has become.

  In the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, as will be described later, AT lottery is not executed in a penalty state, and if a reel control effect occurs in the penalty state, the player expects it unnecessarily. This leads to a decline in interest. However, in the penalty gaming state, the sub-control board 100B controls the display of “press the MAXBET button” not to be performed during the reception period of the operation for executing the reel control effect. It is not carried out in a short time, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest.

  Here, the reel control effect means an effect brought about by control different from the operation included in the normal control drive of the reel, for example, an effect caused by a freeze effect or an irregular rotation drive. Further, the normal control driving of the reel here means that the reels R1 to R3 start to rotate in a predetermined manner when the start operation instruction signal 112 from the start lever 12 is received. The steady rotation drive control that maintains the state of steady rotation at a speed of 80 rpm or less, and the input by the stop operation by the stop buttons 13a to 13c when each reel is in the steady rotation state are made possible. The control mode includes stop control for stopping each reel within a predetermined pull-in range by a stop operation.

  The freeze effect is an effect brought about by not executing the reel rotation drive or forcibly stopping the reel rotation drive, or the reel stop operation by the stop buttons 13a to 13c is predetermined. This means an effect brought about by setting an invalid period.

  In addition, the effects by the irregular rotation drive include, for example, intermittent rotation of the reel, reverse rotation of the reel, stop after a slight rotation of the reel, and normal rotation of the reel alternately.・ Reverse rotation, rotation by changing the rotation speed of the reel in a mode different from the rotation until the normal rotation in the normal control mode, and maintaining a speed different from the normal rotation in the normal control mode This refers to the production by rotating.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has an AT (Assist Time) function for notifying the stop operation order and timing for winning a push order small part or the like by controlling images and sounds on the sub-control board 100B. Furthermore, it has a plurality of game states with different replay probabilities. The gaming machine 1 also has a winning line L1 (effective line) that is horizontal at the middle display position of the reel window 20.

  Here, the “AT function” is an operation that is advantageous to the player when a winning combination is selected in which the combination of symbols to be stopped on the active line is different according to the operation of the stop buttons 13a to 13c. A function for executing an “AT game (notification game)” with an effect of notifying an aspect. A state in which an AT game is executed is called an AT state, and a state in which an AT game is not executed is called a non-AT state. . Further, the lottery process for determining the future assignment of the AT game is also referred to as “AT lottery”. In the AT state according to the present embodiment, in accordance with the result of the internal winning, the push order that is advantageous to the player is controlled by controlling the image and sound by the sub-control board 100B. Notification of the push order for winning 1B to 1G, and notification of the push order for displaying a specific symbol combination to be promoted to a gaming state in which replay is highly probable when the re-game players B to G are won. . Further, the AT state continues until a predetermined condition is satisfied, and in this embodiment, a notification game of a predetermined number of games is given by the AT lottery and the notification game of the number of games is consumed. The AT state continues.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1, in a game in which there is no notification of the pressing order or the like, as the reference pressing order (reference operation order) for operating the stop buttons 13a to 13c, the left reel is used as the first stop reel. Push is recommended. And, as will be described later, a specific symbol combination that promotes to a game state with a high probability of replay is displayed on the active line when an irregular push is input, so in the non-AT state It is difficult to shift to a game state in which replay is highly probable. In other words, the gaming machine 1 recommends the player to input the reference operation order in the non-AT state to suppress the payout rate, while in the AT state, it is informed of a game state or a pushing order with a high probability of replaying. Benefits can be obtained, and a large wave of waves can be created between the AT state and the non-AT state.

[3-1. About arrangement of design]
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the arrangement of symbols printed on the reel bands 58a to 58c in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. On the left, middle and right reels, 21 symbols are printed at equal intervals. Since stepping motors 54a to 54c that rotate once by supplying a pulse of 400 steps are used, when 21 symbols are arranged, the interval of symbols becomes 19 steps. Further, when 10 steps are advanced after the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected, the symbol number PN = 1 is positioned on the winning line L1 in the middle stage of the reel window 20, so that the reel position detection signal If the process proceeds 29 steps after detecting 155a to 155c, the symbol number PN = 2 is positioned in the middle stage of the reel window, and if the process proceeds 48 steps, the symbol number PN = 3 is positioned in the middle stage of the reel window, and the process proceeds 390 steps. For example, symbol number PN = 21 is located in the middle of the reel window. When the processing proceeds beyond step 390, reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected again. As a result, a predetermined symbol can be positioned in the middle of the reel window by the number of steps to be advanced based on the timing at which the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected.

[3-2. About types of roles and role lottery tables]
Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the types of winning combinations established in the gaming machine 1 will be described, and with reference to FIG. 6, the winning lottery table referred to during the internal lottery of the gaming machine 1 will be described.

  Specifically, FIG. 5 (a) shows a combination of special roles, symbols 1 through 3 and the number of payouts, etc. FIG. 5 (b) shows an internal lottery drawing. It is a figure explaining the symbol combination (re-game players 1-9) corresponding to the target re-game players A-G and the game state of the transfer destination.

  FIG. 6 also shows a normal game state (RT2) in the gaming machine 1, a first replay high probability state (RT3) in which the replay probability is higher than the normal game state, and a first replay high probability state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination lottery table of the combination formed in the 2nd replay high probability state (RT4) in which the replay probability improves further. The probability (lottery probability) that each lottery object wins internally in the combination lottery table in FIG. 6 corresponds to a value obtained by dividing the lottery value associated with each lottery by 65536. In FIG. 6, notation for the role lottery tables other than RT2 to RT4 is omitted.

  Among the winning combinations in FIG. 5A, special combination 1 (BB1 (Big Bonus 1)) and special combination 2 (BB2 (Big Bonus 2)) are “Red Seven-Red Seven-Red Seven” and “ It is composed of a combination of symbols of “Blue Seven-Blue Seven-Blue Seven”, and is used for shifting to the bonus game state. The special combination 3 (RB (regular bonus)) is composed of a combination of symbols of “red seven-red seven-blue seven”, which is also a combination for shifting to the bonus game state. The small combination is a combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning. Needless to say, the type of combination is not limited to that shown in FIG.

  “Big Bonus (BB1, BB2)” and “Regular Bonus (RB)” are special roles in which a bonus game (BB game) which is a special game is started by winning. For big bonuses and regular bonuses, flags are carried over, and when BB1 or the like is won internally, a flag indicating this is raised (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 105 of the main control board 100A). Even if you do not win BB1, etc., the flag indicating the internal winning will be maintained until winning, and the combination of symbols corresponding to each special role will be on the active line even after the next game. is there.

  Further, “small role 1”, “small role 2”, and “small role 3” correspond to “bell role”, “watermelon role”, and “middle cherry role” in the gaming machine 1, respectively. “ANY” in “Pocket 3” is an allowable symbol indicating that the symbol of the middle reel in the active line may be any symbol.

  Next, the re-game combination (replay) shown in FIG. 5B is a combination that allows the game to be played without newly inserting medals. As shown in the figure, when re-gamer A is elected internally, it is controlled so that only replay 1 that does not involve the transition of the game state is stopped, and re-players B to C and re-games D to G are controlled. Then, the reels are controlled so as to display a specific symbol combination for changing the game state according to the pressing order associated with each.

  For re-playing role A, the symbol combination of re-playing 1 (replay-replay-replay) is associated, and for re-playing role groups B-C, replays 2-5 (Bell 1 / Bell 2-Replay-Bell) 1 / Bell 2) is associated with a combination of symbols of replays 6-7 (Bell 1 / Bell 2-Replay-Replay). 5 and replays 8 to 9 (replay-replay-bell 1 / bell 2) are associated with each other.

  Here, in the case where the re-game group B has won internally, when the middle reel is set to the first stop, one of the re-games 6 to 7 is displayed and the state shifts to the RT3 game state, and another reel is In the case of the first stop, any one of the replays 2 to 5 is displayed and the state is shifted to the RT2 game state. When the re-game combination group C is won internally, the game moves to the RT3 game state when the right reel is set to the first stop, and shifts to the RT2 game state when the other reels are set to the first stop. In addition, when the re-game group D is won internally, when the stop button 13 is stopped in the order of middle / right / left push, the re-games 8 to 9 are displayed and the state shifts to the RT4 game state. If Gamer E is won internally, the game moves to the RT4 game state in the middle / left / right operation order, and if Re-Gamer Group F is won internally, the operation order is right / left / middle. In this case, it is set to transition to the RT4 game state in the case of the right, middle, and left operation sequence when the re-gamer G is internally elected in the transition to the RT4 game state.

  Further, in the small roles 1A to 1G (bell), when the small role 1A that is controlled to stop winning so that any winning order is input and the left stop button 13a are set to the first stop (that is, left / middle)・ In the case of the small combination 1B, 1C, and the middle / right stop buttons 13b to 13c that the bell wins in the right or left / right / middle push order) (ie, middle / right / left, In the case of pressing in the order of middle / left / right, right / left / middle, right / middle / left), the small roles 1D to 1G are awarded. In addition, when a small order 1B to a small part 1G, which is a push order small combination, wins an internal win, if a push order in which a bell cannot be won is input, ) ”Is displayed.

  In particular, when the “small role 2A” shown in FIG. 6 is won internally, the main control board 100A provisionally decides to execute the reel control effect and accepts an operation to execute the reel control effect by the player. Set the period. In addition, when “Small 2B” corresponding to the same symbol combination as “Small 2A” is won internally, the execution of the reel control effect is not tentatively determined and the reception period is not set.

[3-3. AT lottery and game status on sub-control board]
Next, the gaming state and AT lottery on the sub-control board 100B in the gaming machine 1 will be described.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a gaming state set on the sub-control board 100B side.

  As shown in FIG. 7, when the sub control board 100B acquires the right of the AT game in the low probability state, the high probability state, or the ultra-high probability state, the sub control board 100B shifts to the AT preparation state and sets the stay period of several games. After that, it is set to shift to the AT state (notification game state). In addition, the sub-control board 100B is set so as to shift to a penalty state in principle when the player inputs an irregular push in a state where there is no notification effect such as the push order. The penalty state continues, for example, according to the number of times that the player inputs the operation sequence that is not recommended, and in the penalty state, it is handled so as to be more disadvantageous in the AT lottery than all other gaming states. Sanctions such as no AT lottery is executed (the AT game winning probability is zero).

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a lottery table for AT lottery in each gaming state set on the sub-control board 100B. As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, AT lottery is executed in a gaming state other than the penalty state. In addition, when a new AT lottery is won in the AT state or the like, the number of games of the winning notification game is further added to extend the AT state. The number of AT games that the player has acquired the right is counted in the RAM 195, and when the counted number of AT games becomes zero, the AT state shifts to the low probability state as shown in FIG. ing.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a transition lottery table between a low probability state, a high probability state, and a very high probability state. As shown in the figure, different lottery tables are referred to when the small combination 2A, the small combination 2B, and the small combination 3 are won internally and when other than these small combinations are won internally. Further, the transfer lottery when the small combination 2A, the small combination 2B, and the small combination 3 are won internally is executed when the AT game is not won in the AT lottery in FIG.

  FIG. 9A is a transition lottery table that is referred to when a prize other than the small role 2A, the small role 2B, and the small role 3 is won internally, or in the case of an incorrect selection, and FIG. It is a transfer lottery table that is referred to when the small combination 2B and the small combination 3 are won internally. The probability that the game state transition occurs corresponds to the value obtained by dividing the value shown in the transition lottery table by 65536. In the case of FIG. 9A, the transition from the ultra-high probability state to the high probability state. (Falling) occurs with a relatively high probability of 10,000 / 65536, and the transition (promotion) from the low probability state to the high probability state occurs with a relatively low probability of 1000/65536. Further, as shown in these drawings, when the small combination 2B and small combination 3 are won internally, the gaming state is easily promoted.

[3-4. Functional configuration of gaming machine]
Hereinafter, the functional configuration of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be specifically described.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a functional configuration of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, and is realized mainly by the main control board 100A and the sub control board 100B. As shown in the figure, the main control board 100A includes an internal lottery unit IL, a reel normal control unit RC, a reel production execution unit RP, a reception period setting unit AS, a winning determination processing unit WJ, and a RAM 105. It is comprised including. The normal reel control unit RC includes a steady rotation drive unit RC1 and a stop control unit RC2, and the reel effect execution unit RP further includes an irregular rotation drive unit IR. The sub control board 100B includes an effect control unit PC, a notification game giving unit AG, a game state setting unit PS, and a RAM 195. The effect control unit PC further includes a predetermined operation receiving effect unit AP. The notification game giving unit AG includes a notification game lottery unit AL.

[3-4-1. Functional configuration of main control board 100A]
The main control board 100A controls the entire game executed on the gaming machine 1 by executing a main program and an interrupt program stored in advance in the ROM 104. When the CPU 101 of the main control board 100A accepts inputs such as a bet button operation by the player, a game medium input by the player, and an operation of the start lever (start operation unit) 12, the internal lottery unit IL performs an internal lottery. In addition, the reel drive signals 154a to 154c are generated to control the rotation of the reels R1 to R3. In particular, in the present embodiment, when the press of the MAXBET button (betting number setting unit) 11 is accepted during the period set by the reception period setting unit AS, the reels R1 to R3 are controlled by the reel effect execution unit RP. And the irregular rotation drive is executed.

  The internal lottery section IL is configured to include a random number generator for generating random numbers, and at the timing when the start operation instruction signal 112 is detected, one random number within a certain range, for example, 0 to 65535. Generate numeric values. Further, the internal lottery unit IL selects a role lottery table corresponding to the current game state. The internal lottery unit IL derives the lottery object corresponding to the numerical range of the random value as information indicating the result of the internal lottery by comparing the random number generated by the random number generator with the selected combination lottery table. The result of the internal lottery is recorded not only in the RAM 105 but also in the internal lottery result storage area in the RAM 195 as a winning flag corresponding to the result of the internal lottery. This winning flag is referred to not only in determining the effect table, but also in the lottery regarding AT games, the setting of the lottery conditions for AT games, and the like.

  Further, the internal lottery unit IL of the present embodiment also serves as a means for temporarily determining the execution of the reel control effect. When the small role 2A is internally selected, the execution of the reel control effect is temporarily determined, and the reception period The accepting period is set by the setting unit AS. In addition, the reception period said here may be a period set so that it may be fluctuate | varied for every game, such as not only the predetermined time defined beforehand but a player's input.

  The reel normal control unit RC is a functional block that controls the driving of the reels R1 to R3 in accordance with the result of the operation of the start lever 12 and stop button 13 by the player and the result of the internal lottery. The regular rotation driving unit RC1 and the stop control unit It is configured to include RC2.

  The steady rotation drive unit RC1 first outputs reel drive signals 154a to 154c in response to the input of the start lever 12 by the player, starts rotation of each reel, and after reaching a predetermined steady rotation speed, Control to maintain speed. Further, the stop control unit RC2 selects reel control information (reel stop control table) for determining the stop mode of each reel based on the result of the internal lottery, and after detecting that each reel has reached a steady rotational speed. An input of a stop operation instruction signal by the stop button 13 is accepted. And stop control part RC2 performs stop control which stops a symbol on effective line L1 based on selected reel control information and timing when stop button 13a-13c is pushed.

  In addition, when the stop button is input when the symbol of each reel is located at the middle display position, the reel control information indicates how many symbols are rotated from that position and then stopped (that is, Information indicating the number of sliding frames). The number of sliding frames is any value from 0 to 4.

  The reception period setting unit AS receives an input of a reel control effect execution operation by the player when the small role 2A is internally won by the internal lottery unit IL (when the execution of the reel control effect is provisionally determined). Set. The bet operation instruction signal 111c from the MAXBET button 11 is not output after one game is started by the start lever 12, and the reception period setting unit AS is limited to the MAXBET button only during the set reception period. 11 is received as an instruction to start reel control production.

  In the present embodiment, the reception period is set to a period from when the start lever 12 is input to when it is detected that each reel has reached a steady rotational speed and when the player can input a stop operation. Become. Thus, since the acceptance period is set before the player's stop operation can be input, in the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, regardless of whether or not a predetermined operation is input during the acceptance period, It is difficult for the game to progress.

  The reel effect execution unit RP is a functional block that temporarily interrupts the reel control by the reel normal control unit RC and executes the reel control effect when a reel control effect execution operation is input during the reception period. ing. The irregular rotation drive unit IR in this embodiment controls to start irregular rotation driving of the reels R1 to R3 immediately after the input of the MAXBET button 11 during the reception period. In addition, about the kind of this irregular rotation drive, you may determine by a lottery process separately, and one type of irregular rotation drive determined beforehand may be performed. Further, during irregular rotation driving, it is also a period during which input of a stop instruction by the stop buttons 13a to 13c is invalid. When the reel control effect by the reel effect execution unit RP is finished, the control is switched again to the control by the reel normal control unit RC, and the steady rotation control by the steady rotation driving unit RC1 and the stop control of each reel by the stop control unit RC2 are executed. The

  The winning determination processing unit WJ determines whether or not a winning is made based on the combination of symbols stopped on the active line after the symbols of all reels are stopped.

[3-4-2. Functional configuration of sub-control board 100B]
Next, a functional configuration of the sub control board 100B will be described. The sub control board 100B is a control board belonging to a lower level of the main control board 100A, and signals and information are transmitted from the main control board 100A, but signals and information are input from the sub control board 100B to the main control board 100A. You can't do that. That is, a signal is transmitted in one way from the main control board 100A to the sub control board 100B.

  The effect control unit PC sets an effect pattern to be displayed on the display device 30, and executes the set effect pattern.

  The notification effect control unit AC executes a notification effect according to the result of the internal lottery when the gaming state set by the gaming state setting unit PS becomes the AT state. This notification effect is to notify the operation sequence that is advantageous to the player on the display 30, and when the re-players B to G are internally elected, the game state in which the re-game is highly probable. The operation order etc. which display the specific symbol combination which will be staying on a valid line are alert | reported. Moreover, the function by predetermined operation reception production | presentation part AP in presentation control part PC is mentioned later.

  The notification game giving unit AG is a functional block that executes processing for determining whether or not to give a notification game to a player in the future, and includes a notification game lottery unit AL. The notification game lottery unit AL in the present embodiment performs lottery processing with reference to the lottery table described in FIG. 8 when the internal lottery unit IL wins the small roles 2A, 2B, and 3 internally. Run. Specifically, the notification game lottery unit AL executes a lottery process according to the result of the internal winning and the gaming state set by the gaming state setting unit PS. When the notification game is won by the lottery process, the number of notification games to be given to the player is stored in the AT game counter of the RAM 195. In addition, the number of notification games to be given to the player by one win may be a predetermined number of games, may be determined separately by lottery processing, or determined according to the gaming state. Also good.

  Next, the game state setting unit PS is a functional block for setting the game state managed on the sub-control board 100B side, and results of the internal lottery by the internal lottery unit IL and lottery processing by the notification game lottery unit AL. Depending on the result, control is performed so that one gaming state is set from among a plurality of gaming states. In addition, the game state setting unit PS is triggered when an irregular push is input when the player stays in a low-probability state or the like and there is no push order notification that is advantageous to the player. Set the state to transition to the penalty state. The gaming state set by the gaming state setting unit PS is recorded in the RAM 195 as a flag indicating the gaming state, and is referred to during processing by the notification game lottery unit AL and the like. In the penalty state and the AT state, the number of penalty games and the number of AT games are accumulated in the RAM 195, and every time one game is consumed, the number of accumulated games is decremented to zero. When the number of penalty games and the number of AT games become zero, the gaming state setting unit PS sets the gaming state to a low probability state.

  Here, when the sub-control board 100B receives the information indicating that the execution of the reel control effect has been tentatively determined (that is, information indicating that the small role 2A has won internally), the predetermined operation receiving effect part AP receives the information. Then, referring to the game state by the game state setting unit PS, an effect that prompts input of an operation that triggers the start of the reel control effect is executed. In addition, the display of the effect by the predetermined operation receiving effect part AP and the setting of the reception period by the reception period setting unit AS are substantially synchronized, and the display of the effect by the predetermined operation reception effect part AP has a reception period. It is executed until the end timing.

[4. About the operation of the gaming machine]
Next, details of the overall operation of the gaming machine 1 will be described. The CPU 101 performs an initialization process after turning on the power, and executes the process of the flowchart shown in FIG.

[4-1. One game flow]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the contents of one game flow on the main control board 100A of the present embodiment. First, the CPU 101 determines whether or not an inserted bet operation by the medal insertion signal 160 or a stored bet operation by pressing the MAXBET button 11 is performed, and waits until any signal is detected (S100). If any signal is detected, the CPU 101 proceeds to the next step, determines whether a start lever operation has been performed based on the start operation instruction signal 112, and waits until a signal is detected (S101). When the CPU 101 detects the start operation instruction signal 112, the bet operation is prohibited (S102). More specifically, the solenoid of the medal selector device is turned off by the medal block signal 161, the passage route of the medal selector device is switched, and the game medal is discharged to the medal tray 40 even when it is inserted from the medal insertion slot 10. Also, bet operation instruction signals 111a to 111c are not accepted.

  Next, the internal lottery unit IL obtains the counter value via the input / output port 107 from the counter circuit that sequentially increments every 10 nanoseconds in the range of 0000H to FFFFH and makes one round in about 1.6 milliseconds. It is set as a numerical value (S103). Next, referring to the flag indicating the game state recorded in the RAM 105, a combination lottery table corresponding to the game state is selected (S104). Then, the internal lottery unit IL uses the selected combination lottery table to determine which numerical value range set for each combination to be a lottery target on the combination lottery table belongs to the winning lottery table. A flag is set (S105). Next, based on the winning flag set in step S105, the stop control unit RC2 prepares a stop control table to be referred to in the reel stop control (S106).

  In the gaming machine 1, the elapsed time required for one game is measured in order to prevent the player from consuming many game medals in a short time. In this embodiment, the minimum consumption time of one game is 4.1 seconds, and 15 games or more cannot be executed per minute. Specifically, referring to a timer value that counts down to 0 every 2 milliseconds indicating the elapsed time of one game, when the timer value reaches 0, the timer value is set to an initial value corresponding to 4.1 seconds. Reset to the value (2050). Therefore, even if the start lever 12 is operated in step S101, if 4.1 seconds have not elapsed since the start of rotation of the reel of the previous game, the reels R1 to R3 are not rotated and are placed in a standby state (S107). ). Then, after the elapse of 4.1 seconds, the CPU 101 supplies pulses as reel drive signals 154a to 154c, drives the stepping motor sequentially or simultaneously, and starts steady rotation driving of the three reels (S108a).

  In S108a, the CPU 101 starts steady rotation driving of the three reels R1 to R3 through an acceleration period of 10 steps. After S108a, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution of the reel control effect is provisionally determined (S108b). If the execution of the reel control effect is provisionally determined (in the case of YES), the three reels are determined. A period until it is detected that R1 to R3 have reached the steady rotational speed is set as a reception period (S108c). In S108d, the CPU 101 determines whether or not an operation for executing the reel control effect is input during the reception period. If the operation is input (in the case of YES), the reel normal control unit RC performs the reel operation. The control is switched to the reel control by the reel execution effect section RP, and the irregular rotation drive is executed (S108e).

  Then, after the end of the reel control effect in S108e, or when the execution of the reel control effect is not tentatively determined (NO in S108b), or when the execution operation of the reel control effect is not in the reception period (NO in S108d). In this case, after detecting that the steady rotational speed of each reel has been reached, acceptance of the input of the stop operation by the stop buttons 13a to 13c is started, and the process proceeds to S109 to stop the reel by the stop control unit RC2. Execute control processing.

  Next, when all reels are stopped by the reel stop control process, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a winning combination is established on an effective winning line (S110), and if winning is set for each winning combination. Giving game value. In S110, it is also determined whether or not a specific symbol combination is stopped on the active line, and a game state setting process on the main control board 100A is also executed. Next, the CPU 101 performs a winning flag clear process (S112). In S112, if the winning flag established in the game is a special role that can carry over the flag, the winning flag is cleared only when winning, and the winning flag is not cleared if it is missed without winning. . On the other hand, if the winning flag established in the game is a small role award that the flag cannot carry over, the winning flag is cleared regardless of whether the winning flag is won or not missed.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a re-game prize has been won (S113). If it is determined that a win has been won, an automatic bet process is performed (S100a), and the process returns to step S101 to start the next game. If it is determined that the player has not won a prize, the prohibition of the betting operation performed in step S102 is canceled (S114) so that a game medal can be inserted or an input of the MAXBET button 11 can be accepted, and in preparation for the start of the next game. Therefore, the process returns to step S100.

[4-2. About processing of sub control board]
Next, processing of the sub control board 100B when receiving a command from the main control board 100A will be described with reference to FIG.

  In S1501, it is determined whether there is an unprocessed command received from the main control board 100A. If there is, the process proceeds to S1502. If not, exit.

  In S1502, command analysis is performed to analyze what command is determined as an unprocessed command in S1501.

  In S1503, it is determined whether an internal lottery command has been received. If an internal lottery command has been received, the process proceeds to S1504, and if it is not an internal lottery command, the process proceeds to S1508.

  In S1504, AT lottery processing is performed. As described above, the AT lottery process of the present embodiment is executed in accordance with the result of the internal lottery and the like. When the small combination 2A, the small combination 2B, and the small combination 3 are internally selected, FIG. The AT lottery process is executed with reference to the lottery table described in.

  In S1505, game state setting processing is performed. Specifically, when the future assignment of the AT game is confirmed in the AT lottery process in S1504, control is performed to set the AT ready state. Further, in the case where the AT game is not won in S1504 and in the case of a low probability state or the like, the transition lottery is executed with reference to the lottery table shown in FIG. Set. In addition, if the AT game is not won in S1504 and the AT state or the penalty state, the process of subtracting the number of continuous games is executed. Set to transition to the probability state.

  In S1506, an effect set process is performed, which will be described in detail later.

  In S1507, other processing based on the internal winning command is executed.

  In step S1508, it is determined whether a stop button reception command is received. The main control board 100A transmits a stop button accepting command when accepting an input of a stop operation of the stop buttons 13a to 13c by the player. If this stop button reception command is received, the process proceeds to S1509 to execute a stop command reception process, and if not, the process proceeds to S1510.

  In the process at the time of accepting the stop command in S1509, it is first determined whether or not the reference operation order has been input in the case of a game in which the operation order that is advantageous to the player has not been reported. At this time, if it is determined that an irregular push has been input, the game state setting means PS gives 5 games to the player as the number of penalty games, counts it in the RAM 195, and sets the game state to the penalty state. Execute processing such as

  In step S1510, another process corresponding to another command is executed. The other commands are, for example, a demo screen displayed when a demo command for displaying a demo screen is received from the main control board 100A, or a payout screen when a payout command for displaying a payout screen is received from the main control board 100A. Is displayed.

  In this embodiment, when the reel control effect execution operation is input during the acceptance period and the main control board 100A executes the reel control effect, the sub control board 100B executes the reel control effect. A command indicating that is received (S1510). At this time, the effect control unit PC overwrites the effect set in S1506 and executes the effect corresponding to the executed reel control effect in order to execute the effect corresponding to the reel control effect executed on the main control board 100A. A newly set process or the like may be executed.

[4-3. About production set processing]
Here, the effect setting process in S1506 will be described. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a flowchart of processing for setting an effect to be displayed according to the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1.

  First, in S1506a, the effect control unit PC determines whether or not the execution of the reel control effect is provisionally determined. In the present embodiment, when the lottery subject of the small role 2A is derived as a result of the internal lottery, it is determined that the reel control effect has been provisionally determined, and the process proceeds to S1506b.

  In particular, in S1506b, it is determined whether or not the gaming state set in the sub-control board 100B is other than the penalty state. When the state is other than the penalty state, in S1506c and S1506d, an effect to be displayed during the reception period and a process for setting the effect after the end of the reception period are executed.

  If NO in S1506a and S1506b, a process for setting an effect is executed based on the result of the internal lottery (S1506e).

  In the processing of S1506e, the effect control unit PC refers to the flag corresponding to the result of the internal lottery recorded in the RAM 195, selects the effect table recorded in the ROM 194, and newly generates the random value and the effect table. Set the performance to be executed based on the. In the AT state, the effect selected by the notification effect control unit AC is set. Further, for example, when the gaming state is a penalty state, an effect may be set to present or suggest to that effect to the player.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  In the first embodiment described above, when the execution of the reel control effect is provisionally determined by the reel effect provisional determination means (when the small role 2A is internally won by the internal lottery unit IL), the reception period is set, The reel control effect is executed by inputting a reel control effect start operation during the reception period. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, when the execution of the first reel control effect is determined by the first reel effect determining means (when the small role 2A is won internally), the reception period is set and The first reel control effect is executed during the reception period. Then, when the execution operation of the second reel control effect is input during the reception period, the second reel control effect is further started.

  In other words, in the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment, some reel control effects are executed during the reception period set after the start of the start lever 12, and a predetermined operation by the player is input during the reception period. As a result, the remaining reel control effects are executed. Hereinafter, the second embodiment will be described in more detail.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a functional configuration of the gaming machine 1 in the second embodiment, and FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the contents of one game flow on the main control board 100A of the second embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the main control board 100A in the second embodiment includes a first reel effect execution unit RP1 and a second reel effect execution unit RP2 instead of the reel effect execution unit RP. .

  First, the internal lottery part IL of the second embodiment also serves as means for determining the execution of the first reel control effect, and when the execution of the first reel control effect is determined (the small role 2A is internal) In the case of winning), the first reel effect execution unit RP1 executes the first reel control effect by switching the control from the normal control drive of the reel.

  When the execution of the first reel control effect is determined (when the small role 2A is internally won by the internal lottery unit IL), the reception period setting unit AS performs an operation for executing the second reel control effect by the player. Set the acceptance period to accept input. The reception period in the second embodiment is set in a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds) after the start lever 12 is input.

  Here, in particular, the first reel effect execution unit RP1 executes the reel control effect so as to overlap with at least a part of the reception period. For example, the first reel effect execution unit RP1 sets an invalid period for invalidating input of a stop instruction by the stop buttons 13a to 13c in synchronization with the reception period, and the normal control mode of the reel during the invalid period. An irregular rotation drive that rotates at a speed that is about three-fourths of the steady rotation speed at is executed.

  The second reel effect execution unit RP2 performs the second reel control effect following the first reel control effect by the first reel effect execution unit RP1 when the execution operation of the second reel control effect is input during the reception period. Reel control effect is executed. The second reel effect execution unit RP2 executes the irregular rotation drive in the same manner as the reel effect execution unit RP of the first embodiment. When the second reel control effect by the second reel effect execution unit RP2 is finished, the control is switched again to the control by the reel normal control unit RC, the steady rotation control by the steady rotation driving unit RC1, and each reel by the stop control unit RC2. Stop control is executed.

  Next, the main control board 100A in the second embodiment executes one game process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. The flowchart shown in the figure is different from the flowchart in the first embodiment in step S108 and the like.

  First, in S108a, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution of the first reel control effect is determined. If YES, the CPU 101 executes the first reel control effect while setting the reception period. Control (S108b, S108c). In S108d, the CPU 101 determines whether or not an operation for executing the second reel control effect is input during the reception period. If YES, the CPU 101 executes the second reel control effect (S108e).

  If NO in S108a and S108d, and after the execution of the second reel control effect in S108e, the routine proceeds to S108f to start steady rotation driving, and further proceeds to S109 to execute a reel stop control process.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, the first reel control effect is executed during the reception period, thereby making it difficult to overlook the input opportunity of the reel control effect execution operation. The production will be executed.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  First, the first reel effect execution unit RP1 in the third embodiment executes a freeze effect that sets a period during which the reel stop operation by the stop buttons 13a to 13c is invalid in synchronization with the reception period. During the invalid period, an operation for executing the second reel control effect is input via the stop buttons 13a to 13c.

  In addition, the execution operation of the second reel control effect is determined as any one of a plurality of preset operation modes each time the first reel control effect is executed and the acceptance period is set. The predetermined operation reception effect part AP executes the effect so as to present the determined operation mode to the player.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment. As shown in the figure, the main control board 100A in the third embodiment includes a first reel effect execution unit RP1 and a second reel effect execution unit RP2, as in the second embodiment, and further includes an operation An aspect determining unit MS and an input operation determining unit MJ are included.

  Further, as described above, the first reel effect execution unit RP1 includes the invalid period setting unit NE that sets the invalid period of the input of the reel stop instruction by the stop buttons 13a to 13c and executes the freeze effect. . In the present embodiment, the reception period and the invalid period are set in advance according to the input of the start lever 12 (for example, 5 seconds), and each reel is set while these are set. The steady rotation drive may be started, or the irregular rotation drive may be started.

  The operation mode determination unit MS is a functional block that determines an operation mode to be input by the player during the reception period. For example, one operation is selected from six operation modes in which three stop buttons are input once. The mode is determined. The operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit MS is transmitted to the sub-control board 100B, and the operation mode is displayed on the display 30 by the predetermined operation reception effect unit AP.

  The input operation determination unit MJ determines whether or not the same operation mode as the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit MS is input during the reception period. When the input operation determination unit MJ determines that the same operation mode is input during the reception period, the second reel effect execution unit RP2 executes the second reel control effect. When the input operation determination unit MJ determines that the same operation mode is not input during the reception period, the second reel effect execution unit RP2 does not execute the second reel control effect, The control is switched from the control by the reel effect execution unit RP1 to the reel control by the reel normal control unit RC.

  That is, in the gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment, the operation order of the stop buttons 13a to 13c is displayed during the reception period in which the first reel control effect is executed in a gaming state different from the penalty state. It becomes. Therefore, even if the stop buttons 13a to 13c are pushed to the dark clouds during the acceptance period in the penalty state, it is difficult to execute the second reel control effect.

  Here, in the case of the second embodiment, in the penalty state, the display of “Press the MAXBET button” is not executed during the reception period in which the first reel control effect is executed. However, because the first reel control effect is executed, it is also conceivable that the player appropriately presses the MAXBET button 11 to forcefully execute the second reel control effect. With respect to this point, in the third embodiment, one of a plurality of types of operation order is determined and displayed on the display 30. Therefore, the player presses the dark cloud. However, it is difficult to execute the second reel control effect. The gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment is different from the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment in such points, but the other points are almost the same, and therefore the other points Detailed description will be omitted.

[Fourth embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 1 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  First, in the gaming machine 1 according to the fourth embodiment, the game state setting means GS also serves as a means for temporarily determining execution of the reel control effect, and when the transition from RT3 to RT4 occurs, the reel control effect. Is temporarily determined and a reception period is set. Then, the predetermined operation receiving effect section AP in the sub control board 100B receives the start operation of the reel control effect such as “please hit the MAXBET button repeatedly” when the transition from RT3 to RT4 occurs in the AT state. The effect of the effect is executed. The gaming machine 1 according to the fourth embodiment is different from the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment in such points, but the other points are almost the same, and the details about the other points are as follows. Such explanation is omitted.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the fourth embodiment.

  The reception period setting unit AS sets a reception period when a game state transition from RT3 to RT4 occurs. This acceptance period is set for a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) before the end of one game (before the automatic betting process is performed) after the reels R1 to R3 are stopped.

  When the information indicating that the game state transition from RT3 to RT4 has occurred is received from the main control board 100A, the predetermined operation reception effect section AP refers to the gaming state set on the sub control board 100B. At this time, if the gaming state set on the sub control board 100B is the AT state, the control is performed so as to display “please hit the MAXBET button repeatedly” in accordance with the reception period set on the main control board 100A. To do.

  In other words, in the fourth embodiment, when the game shifts to RT4 where the replay is highly probable due to the AT state, the message “Please repeatedly press the MAXBET button” is displayed, and the reel control is performed by repeatedly pressing the MAXBET button. Production is performed. In addition, in the gaming machine 1 of the fourth embodiment, if the input of the operation order notified in the AT state is mistaken, a fall from RT4 to RT2 occurs, and the operation at the time of internal winning of the re-game player groups B to G is performed. When re-promoted to RT4 by notification of the order, the message “Please repeatedly press the MAXBET button” is displayed again. The player can advance the game smoothly by not obeying the display at this time.

  Although the gaming machine 1 of the fourth embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the above-described points, the other points are substantially the same, and the description thereof is omitted.

[Others]
FIG. 18 is a timing chart for explaining a reception period in one game of each embodiment, a reel control effect period that is executed when a predetermined operation is input during the reception period, and the like.

  FIG. 18A corresponds to the first embodiment, and the upper timing chart shows a case where the small role 2A is not won and no acceptance period is set, and the middle timing chart shows the small role 2A. Shows the case where a predetermined operation is not input during the reception period even though the reception period is set, and the lower timing chart shows that the small role 2A wins and receives the input of the predetermined operation during the reception period Is displayed and the predetermined operation is input. Note that the reception period may not be set corresponding to the period in which the steady rotation of each reel starts. For example, as shown in FIG. 18B, between the first stop operation and the second stop operation. It may be set, or may be set between the first stop operation and the third stop operation. The acceptance period may be set during the period from when the start lever 12 is pressed until the prohibition of the bet operation is released (S113) until one game is completed. In addition, the reception period for accepting a predetermined operation is set to a short period such as 2 seconds or less, 1 second or less, and 0.5 seconds or less, and the reception period starts to notify the predetermined operation. You may make it acceptable when the difference | error of timing and the input timing of predetermined operation is small. By doing so, it is possible to differentiate between those who play games with a sense of tension and those who do not, and reduce malfunctions.

  FIG. 18C corresponds to the second embodiment. In the upper timing chart, although the reception period is set and the first reel control effect is executed, a predetermined operation is performed during the reception period. The case where no input is made is shown, and the lower timing chart shows the case where a predetermined operation is inputted during the reception period and the second reel control effect is executed. In the second embodiment, when a predetermined operation is input during the reception period, the second reel control effect is started after the end, but the second operation immediately after the input of the predetermined operation. A reel control effect may be started. In addition, the period during which the first reel control effect is executed and the reception period are set during a period from when the start lever 12 is pressed until the betting operation is released (S113) until the end of the game. Just do it. Further, a period during which the first reel control effect is executed may be set in a part of the reception period, and a part of the period during which the first reel control effect is executed overlaps with the reception period. Anything is acceptable.

  FIG. 18D corresponds to the fourth embodiment, and after a stop operation for each reel is input, a reception period of 3 seconds is set, and a predetermined operation is input to thereby provide a reel control effect. Is to be executed. If the predetermined operation is not input, the next game is started by the automatic betting process because the replay 8 or 9 is stopped on the active line.

  In the first embodiment and the like, the reel control effect execution operation received during the reception period is a press of the “MAXBET button”, but an input by another operation mode may be received. For example, MAXBET The button may be pressed a plurality of times, or an input operation of the start lever 12 may be performed. Further, the operation mode may be a combination of the MAXBET button 11 and the stop buttons 13a to 13c, as long as the operation mode is input via one or a plurality of operation means for outputting a signal to the main control board 100A. .

  The reel control effect in the first embodiment or the like is an effect by irregular rotation drive, but may be another reel control effect such as a freeze effect that forcibly stops the rotation drive of the reel.

  In the first embodiment and the like, the internal lottery unit IL also serves as means for temporarily determining execution of the reel control effect and means for determining execution of the first reel control effect. When an internal winning is made, execution of the reel control effect may be provisionally determined by executing a further lottery process. Further, a reel control production provisional deciding unit or the like may be provided separately from the internal lottery unit IL, and a lottery process for provisionally deciding the execution of the reel control production may be executed irrespective of the internal lottery process. . Note that when the lottery process of the main control board 100A is won, a notification game may be provided by the notification game providing unit AG.

  As shown in the AT lottery table of FIG. 8 of the first embodiment or the like, it is desirable that the AT game is surely given when the small combination 2A is won internally except in the penalty state. However, the present invention is not limited to this mode, and even when an effect that prompts an operation to execute a reel control effect is executed, there may be a case where no AT game is given. Further, for example, after winning the AT game right by winning the small role 2A or the like, in the game after the digestion of several games, the reception period may be set and an effect urging the execution operation of the reel control effect may be executed.

  In the first embodiment or the like, in the penalty state, the effect of accepting the input of the reel control effect execution operation is not executed, and in the other game state, the input of the reel control effect execution operation is input. However, for example, the probability of executing the effect indicating that the input of the operation for executing the reel control effect is to be performed is higher in the high probability state than in the low probability state. You may make it set as follows.

  In the first embodiment and the like, the game state by the game state setting unit PS is referred to, and an effect of accepting an operation input that triggers the start of the reel control effect is executed. Based on information indicating the result of processing on the sub-control board, such as the result of the notification game lottery unit AL in 100B, the predetermined operation receiving effect unit AP may execute the effect.

  In the first embodiment, etc., the acceptance period is set in the game for which the execution of the reel control effect is provisionally determined, but the acceptance period is set in the game executed after the game. Also good. Similarly, in the present embodiment, in the same game as the game for which the reception period is set, a reel control effect is executed triggered by an input during the reception period, but a game executed after the same game. In this case, a reel control effect may be executed.

  In the first embodiment and the like, the reel control effect is executed when the player's start operation of the reel control effect is input during the reception period. For example, an effect that prompts the start operation of the reel control effect is provided. When a player's reel control production start operation is input, a lottery process for a notification game to be given to the player may be separately executed with the input as an opportunity. Alternatively, a predetermined privilege may be separately provided. Further, for example, the predetermined operation receiving effect section AP is controlled to display “Let's hit the MAXBET button repeatedly”, and the privilege to be given to the player according to the number of MAXBET buttons input by the player is given preferential treatment. As described above, the privilege to be granted may be determined according to the operation content input by the player.

  In the present embodiment, the winning line is only the winning line L1 which is the center of the reel window 20. However, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine having a plurality of winning lines. Not too long.

  Needless to say, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine, R1-R3 reel, 12 Start lever (start operation part), 13a-13c Stop button (stop operation part), 30 Display (image display part), 100A main control board, 100B sub-control board, 101, 191 CPU.

Claims (16)

A plurality of reels that are rotationally driven with a plurality of types of symbols arranged thereon;
Start operation means for a player to input a rotation drive start instruction to start rotation drive of the plurality of reels;
Rotation drive means for starting rotation of the plurality of reels in response to input of the rotation drive start instruction, and controlling so as to maintain a predetermined steady rotation speed;
A plurality of stop operation means that are provided corresponding to the plurality of reels and that allow a stop instruction to be input to stop the rotation drive in a state where the steady rotation speed is maintained;
A main control board;
A sub-control board that receives a signal from the main control board in one way,
The main control board is
Reel production provisional deciding means for provisionally deciding execution of a reel control production for controlling at least one of the plurality of reels in a specific manner;
A reception period setting means for setting a reception period for receiving an input of an execution instruction operation to be an instruction to execute the reel control effect when execution of the reel control effect is provisionally determined;
Reel execution executing means for executing the reel control effect when the execution instruction operation is input during the reception period;
The reception period set by the reception period setting unit is set in a state where the plurality of reels are controlled by the rotation driving unit,
The sub-control board is
Execution of determining whether or not an effect of accepting an input of the execution instruction operation is performed during the reception period according to information generated in the sub-control board when execution of the reel control effect is provisionally determined. Having instruction operation accepting directing means,
A gaming machine characterized by that. A plurality of reels that are rotationally driven with a plurality of types of symbols arranged thereon;
Start operation means for a player to input a rotation drive start instruction to start rotation drive of the plurality of reels;
Rotation drive means for starting rotation of the plurality of reels in response to input of the rotation drive start instruction, and controlling so as to maintain a predetermined steady rotation speed;
A plurality of stop operation means that are provided corresponding to the plurality of reels and that allow a stop instruction to be input to stop the rotation drive in a state where the steady rotation speed is maintained;
A main control board;
A sub-control board that receives a signal from the main control board in one way,
The main control board is
First reel effect determining means for determining execution of a first reel control effect for controlling at least one of the plurality of reels in a specific manner;
First reel effect executing means for executing the first reel control effect determined to be executed by the first reel effect determining means;
Second reel control effect execution means for executing a second reel control effect different from the first reel control effect;
A reception period setting means for setting a reception period for receiving an input of an execution instruction operation to be an instruction to execute the second reel control effect when execution of the first reel control effect is determined;
The reception period is set to overlap with at least a part of a period in which the first reel control effect is executed,
The second reel effect execution means executes the second reel control effect when the execution instruction operation is input during the reception period,
The sub-control board is
When the execution of the first reel control effect is determined, the execution instruction operation acceptance is determined according to the information generated on the sub-control board as to whether or not the effect of accepting the input of the execution instruction operation is performed. Have production means,
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The sub-control board is
It further has a game state setting means for setting any one of a plurality of types of game states,
The execution instruction operation accepting effect means determines whether or not to perform an effect to accept the input of the execution instruction operation according to the gaming state set by the gaming state setting means.
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine according to claim 3,
The plurality of types of gaming states set by the gaming state setting means on the sub control board include:
In the first game state and in one or a plurality of games in which the operation order of the stop operation means has not been notified, an operation order different from a reference operation order for operating the stop operation means is input. The penalty state set in the case, and
The execution instruction operation receiving effect means does not perform an effect to accept the input of the execution instruction operation in the penalty state, and performs an effect to accept the input of the execution instruction operation in the first gaming state. ,
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine according to claim 3,
The sub-control board is
According to the result of the internal lottery, there is a notification game giving means for executing a lottery process for giving one or a plurality of notification games for notifying the pushing order or timing advantageous to the player,
The plurality of types of gaming states set by the gaming state setting unit on the sub control board include a first gaming state and an expected value to which the notification game is given by a lottery process by the notification game giving unit. A second gaming state higher than the first gaming state,
The execution instruction operation reception effect means increases the probability of performing an effect indicating that the input of the execution instruction operation is received in the second gaming state than in the first gaming state.
A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The reception period is set to start after the timing when the rotation drive start instruction is output and to end at a predetermined timing within a period during which one game is being executed.
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine according to claim 1,
The acceptance period is a period from the input of the rotation drive start instruction until the stop instruction can be input.
A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The main control board is
Having an operation mode determination means for determining the execution instruction operation received during the reception period by selecting any one from a plurality of predetermined operation modes;
A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
Input of the execution instruction operation is received by the main control board via one or a plurality of operation means.
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine according to claim 2,
The first reel effect executing means has an invalid period setting means for setting a period for invalidating an input of a stop instruction by the stop operation means,
The execution instruction operation is input via the stop operation unit corresponding to the plurality of reels for which the input of the stop instruction is invalidated by the invalid period setting unit.
A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The reel effect provisional deciding means tentatively decides to execute the reel control effect by a lottery process executed when the first winning combination is won internally or when the first winning combination is won internally. And
The sub-control board is
The player receives information indicating that the first small role has been won internally, or that the lottery process has been won by a lottery process that is further executed when the first small role has been internally won. Having a notifying game giving means for giving a plurality of notifying games for notifying the advantageous pushing order or timing according to the result of the internal lottery,
A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The main control board further includes game state setting means for setting any one of a plurality of types of game states.
The reel effect provisional deciding means provisionally decides to execute the reel control effect when a transition to a predetermined game state occurs by the game state setting means,
The sub-control board is
Including a game state setting means for setting any one of a plurality of game states, including a notification game state in which a push order or timing advantageous to a player is notified over a plurality of games;
The execution instruction operation accepting effect means performs the effect of accepting the execution instruction operation when the execution of the reel control effect is tentatively determined and in the notification gaming state.
A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The main control board is
In response to the stop instruction from the stop operation means that is input in a state where the steady rotational speed is maintained, the reel is stopped within a predetermined pull-in range, and the next one game is performed. Reel normal control means for executing control to stop the reel until it starts,
The reel effect execution means controls the plurality of reels to execute the reel control effect by switching from the control by the reel normal control means when the execution instruction operation is input during the reception period.
A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to claim 2,
The main control board is
In response to the stop instruction from the stop operation means that is input in a state where the steady rotational speed is maintained, the reel is stopped within a predetermined pull-in range, and the next one game is performed. Reel normal control means for executing control to stop the reel until it starts,
The control by the first reel effect execution means is switched to the control by the reel normal control means when the execution instruction operation is not input during the reception period.
A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The main control board or the sub control board is
In the reception period, it has further a privilege grant means for granting a predetermined privilege to the player, triggered by the execution instruction operation being input.
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine according to claim 1,
The reception period set by the reception period setting means is set to start before the stop instruction can be input by the plurality of stop operation means.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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