JP2014200439A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of selectively executing a wide variety of predetermined control by allowing game control means to relate to control of performance control means in the slot machine presupposing a configuration for permitting only unidirectional communication to the performance control means from the game control means.SOLUTION: Based on a determination procedure in that a player operates a stop switch according to a determination navigation performance by a sub-control part 91 and the number of times of the operation, a main control part 41 identifies a performance control state at a side of the sub-control part 91, and selectively executes a plurality of kinds of predetermined control according to the identified performance control state.

Description

  The present invention allows a game to be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using gaming value, and a variable display capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified. The present invention relates to a slot machine in which one game is completed when a display result is derived to the device, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery, and first, a bet number is determined by a player's BET operation. The reel is started to rotate by being set and the start operation is performed in a state in which the prescribed number of bets is set, and the rotation is stopped by operating a stop button provided corresponding to each reel. When all reels stop rotating, a predetermined winning combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter referred to as a combination) is derived on the winning line. Occur.

  The types of winning combinations include small roles, special roles, and replaying roles. Here, in the winning of a small role, the player can obtain a profit that a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of small role. In the special role winning, the player can obtain a profit that the next game is shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. In the winning of the re-gamer, it is possible to obtain a profit that the next game can be performed without consuming new medals for setting the number of bets.

  In order for winning of each combination to occur, generally, it is a condition that a winning is made by an internal lottery performed in advance (usually when the start lever is operated). In addition, the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination in the internal lottery is aligned with the effective line, and the combination of symbols configuring the winning combination not selected in the internal lottery is not aligned with the effective line. Reel control is performed.

  In this type of conventional slot machine, both of them can only communicate in one direction from a main control unit as a game control means for controlling a game to a sub-control unit as an effect control means for effect control. A slot machine is known in which a main control unit executes predetermined control such as external output when connected and controlled to a predetermined effect control state by a sub-control unit (see, for example, Patent Document 1). .

Japanese Patent No. 4889804

  However, in the slot machine as described above, the main control unit only executes the same predetermined control when the sub control unit is controlled to the predetermined effect control state, and the variation of the predetermined control corresponding to the effect control state There was a problem of being scarce. In this case, if the main control unit can execute a plurality of types of predetermined control and the sub-control unit that controls the production control state transmits a trigger for switching the predetermined control to the main control unit, The variation of the predetermined control in the control state can be enriched.

  However, in the case of a slot machine premised on one-way communication from the game control means exemplified in the main control section as described above to the effect control means exemplified in the sub-control section, an effect of switching the predetermined control is produced. Since it cannot be directly transmitted from the control means to the game control means, it is difficult for the game control means to selectively execute a plurality of types of predetermined control in connection with the control of the effect control means when controlling to the effect control state. The problem arises.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such a situation, and the object of the present invention is to provide a game machine in which the game control means is based on the premise that only one-way communication from the game control means to the effect control means is possible. It is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine that can selectively execute a wide variety of predetermined controls in relation to the control of the effect control means.

(1) A variable display device capable of starting a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game value and variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified In the slot machine, one game is finished by deriving the display result, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
Game control means for controlling the game (for example, the main control unit 41),
Effect control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) for effect control based on control information (for example, command) transmitted from the game control means;
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when the variable display device derives a display result,
The game control means and the effect control means are connected so that only one-way communication from the game control means to the effect control means is possible (for example, from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90, one-way communication). Only so that the signal can only pass through)
The game control means includes
A pre-determining means (for example, an internal lottery process by the main control unit 41) for determining whether or not the winning is allowed before the display result is derived to the variable display device;
Specific control information (for example, a determination winning combination command) that can specify that the determination result of the prior determination means is a specific result (for example, normal lip 1 win, normal lip 2 win) as the control information. Specific control information transmitting means for transmitting to the control means (for example, determination winning command generation and storage processing of FIG. 14);
Predetermined control execution means (for example, predetermined control execution processing) for executing predetermined control selected from a plurality of types of predetermined control (for example, predetermined control shown in FIG. 16) according to the operation mode of the derivation operation means. Including
The production control means includes
Including notification means (for example, navigation effect execution processing) for notifying notification information (for example, push order notification by determination navigation effect) that can specify the operation mode of the derivation operation means when the specific control information is received. ,
The operation modes that can be specified by the notification information include a first determination operation mode (for example, a first determination procedure) and a second determination operation mode (for example, a second determination procedure). The operation mode and the second determination operation mode are operation modes associated with the specific result,
The predetermined control execution means is for a first determination when the derivation operation means is operated in a game in which the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific result, and the operation is associated with the specific result. If it is a plurality of operations in the operation mode, the first predetermined control is executed, and if it is a plurality of operations in the second determination operation mode associated with the specific result, the second predetermined control is executed. (For example, as shown in FIG. 16, if the first determination procedure is twice, the AT signal 2 is externally output, and if the second determination procedure is twice, the freeze effect 1 is executed.) As in the example, the AT signal 2 is externally output if it is twice in the first determination procedure, and the AT signal 1 is externally output if it is twice in the second determination procedure).

  According to such a configuration, when the determination result of the prior determination unit becomes the specific result, the notification information that can specify the operation mode of the derivation operation unit is notified by the effect control unit, so that the player is notified. The operation of the derivation operation means is prompted in an operation mode that can be specified from the information. Further, when the derivation operation means is operated in a game in which the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific result, the operation is included in the operation mode that can be specified by the notification information and is associated with the specific result. If the operation is a plurality of times in the operation mode for determination, the first predetermined control is executed, and the plurality of operations in the second operation mode for determination included in the operation mode that can be specified by the notification information and associated with the specified result If it is the second operation, the second predetermined control is executed. For this reason, a plurality of types of predetermined control are selectively executed by the game control unit according to the type of operation mode for determination operated by the player based on the notification information notified by the effect control unit. Furthermore, since the first determination operation mode and the second determination operation mode are different operation modes associated with the specific result, a plurality of types of game control means can be used by using only one specific result. The predetermined control can be selectively executed. As a result, in a slot machine that assumes a configuration in which only one-way communication from the game control means to the effect control means is possible, the game control means selectively selects a variety of predetermined controls related to the control of the effect control means. Can be executed.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
The production control means includes
It further includes effect control state control means for controlling to a predetermined effect control state (for example, AT state, chance zone state, etc.),
The game control means includes
An effect control state specifying means (for example, an effect control state determination process in FIG. 17) capable of specifying the effect control state according to the operation mode in which the derivation operation unit is operated in the determination operation mode is further provided. Including
The effect control state includes a first effect control state (for example, an AT state) and a second effect control state (for example, a chance zone state),
The effect control state specifying means includes
When the deriving operation means is operated in a first determination operation mode (for example, second determination procedure) associated with the specified result, it is specified that the first effect control state (for example, AT state) is established. ,
When the derivation operation means is operated in the second determination operation mode (for example, the third determination procedure) associated with the specified result, it is specified that the second effect control state (for example, the chance zone state) is specified. To do.

  According to such a configuration, in the game control means, if the operation mode performed by the player is a first determination operation mode associated with the specific result, the effect control unit controls the first effect control state. If the operation mode performed by the player is the second operation mode for determination associated with the specified result, it is specified that the performance control unit is controlled to the second performance control state. For this reason, the type of the effect control state in the effect control unit is specified according to the type of the operation mode for determination operated by the player based on the notification information notified by the effect control unit, and the specified effect control state A plurality of types of predetermined control are selectively executed by the game control means in accordance with the types. As a result, in a slot machine based on the premise that only one-way communication from the game control means to the effect control means is possible, the game control means selects a wide variety of predetermined controls according to the effect control state of the effect control means. Can be executed automatically.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
In a game in which the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific result, and the derivation operation means is operated in either the first determination operation mode or the second determination operation mode associated with the specific result In addition, a display result with the same degree of advantage for the player is derived to the variable display device (for example, any operation results in a lip 1 win for re-game).

  According to such a configuration, when the derivation operation means is operated in either the first determination operation mode or the second determination operation mode associated with the specific result, the degree of advantage for the player is increased. Since the same display result is derived to the variable display device, it can be operated in the determination operation mode or the determination operation mode without causing distrust to the player.

(4) In the above (1) to (3) slot machine,
The operation mode that can be specified by the notification information further includes a determination operation mode (for example, a determination procedure) associated with the specific result,
The game control means includes
The number of times that the derivation operation means is operated in the first determination operation mode associated with the specific result and the number of times that the derivation operation means is operated in the second determination operation mode associated with the specific result. And further includes storage means for storing the second operation count.
The predetermined control execution means is a game in which the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific result, and when the derivation operation means is operated in a determination operation mode associated with the specific result,
If the first operation count stored in the storage means is the first count, the first predetermined control is executed, and if the first operation count is the second count, the third predetermined control is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 16). Thus, if the first determination procedure is twice, the AT signal 2 is externally output, and if the first determination procedure is three times, the AT signal 1 is externally output) (for example, as in the modification, the first If the determination procedure is 2 times, the AT signal 2 is output externally, and if the determination procedure is 3 times, the freeze effect 1 is executed.)
If the second operation count stored in the storage means is the first count, the second predetermined control is executed, and if the second operation count is the second count, the fourth predetermined control is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 16). Thus, if it is twice in the second determination procedure, the freeze effect 1 is executed, and if it is three times in the second determination procedure, the freeze effect 2 is executed.) (For example, as in the modification, the second determination procedure If it is 2 times, the freeze effect 1 is executed, and if it is 3 times in the second determination procedure, the AT signal 1 is externally output.) (For example, if it is 4 times in the second determination procedure as in the modification) Freeze effect 1 is executed, and if it is 5 times in the second determination procedure, freeze effect 2 is executed).

  According to such a configuration, in the game control means, the first operation number of times operated by the player in the first determination operation mode included in the operation mode that can be specified by the notification information and associated with the specified result. , And the number of second operations performed by the player in the second determination operation mode that is included in the operation mode that can be specified by the notification information and associated with the specified result. Further, in a game in which the determination result of the predetermination means is a specific result, when the player operates in a determination operation mode that is included in the operation mode that can be specified by the notification information and is associated with the specific result, If the stored number of operations is the first number of times in the first number of operations, the first predetermined control is executed, and if the stored number of operations is the second number of times, the third predetermined control is executed. If it is the first number of times of two operations, the second predetermined control is executed, and if it is the second number of times, the fourth predetermined control is executed. For this reason, a plurality of types of predetermined control are performed according to the type of operation mode for determination made by the player based on the notification information notified by the effect control unit and the number of operations operated in the operation mode for determination. Is selectively executed.

(5) In the slot machine of (4) above,
The first determination operation mode, the second determination operation mode, and the determination operation mode are different operation modes associated with the same specific result (for example, as shown in FIG. Each determination procedure is associated with each other in the order of pressing the Lip 1 winning).

  According to such a configuration, the first determination operation mode, the second determination operation mode, and the determination operation mode are different operation modes associated with the same specific result. By only using the result, the game control means can selectively execute a plurality of types of predetermined control.

(6) In the slot machine of (4) or (5) above,
In a game in which the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific result, the derivation operation means includes a first determination operation mode, a second determination operation mode, and a determination operation mode associated with the specific result. Regardless of which operation is performed, a display result having the same degree of advantage for the player is derived to the variable display device (for example, any operation results in a Lip 1 winning for re-game).

  According to such a configuration, when the derivation operation means is operated in any of the first determination operation mode, the second determination operation mode, and the determination operation mode associated with the specific result, the player Since the display result with the same advantage degree for the player is derived to the variable display device, it can be operated in the determination operation mode or the determination operation mode without causing distrust to the player.

(7) In the slot machines of (4) to (6) above,
The operation mode that can be specified by the notification information further includes an initialization operation mode (for example, a reset procedure) in which the number of operations associated with the specified result and stored in the storage unit is initialized.

  According to such a configuration, even when it is desired to count the number of operations performed in the first determination operation mode and the second determination operation mode from the beginning, the initialization operation mode can be specified by the effect control unit. By notifying the notification information, the number of operations stored in the game control means can be initialized.

(8) In the slot machines of (1) to (7) above,
The game control means includes
Derivation control means (for example, reel rotation processing) for performing control to cause the variable display device to derive a display result according to a determination result by the prior determination means and an operation of the derivation operation means;
Predetermined control information transmitting means for transmitting predetermined control information capable of specifying that the predetermined result is obtained as the control information to the effect control means when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a predetermined result. (For example, command transmission processing)
Special control information (for example, internal winning) that can specify that the special result is determined when the determination result of the pre-determining means is a special result different from the predetermined result (for example, winning the cherry role) Command) as special control information transmitting means (for example, command transmission processing) for transmitting to the effect control means as the control information,
The notification means is a period from when a start condition is established (for example, AT start) to when the effect control state specifying means can specify the effect control state (for example, a period until AT ends, main control) Specific information (for example, for determination) that can specify the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to the effect control state when the predetermined control information is received in the period until the unit 41 specifies the effect control state. Notification of push order by navigation effect)
The production control means includes
A determination result suggesting effect (for example, a winning combination suggesting effect) indicating that the determination result of the prior determination means has become one of a plurality of types of determination results including the predetermined result and the special result, A determination result suggestion effect execution means (for example, an suggestion effect execution process) executed when the determination result suggestion condition is satisfied;
A privilege suggestion effect execution means (for example, suggestion) that executes a privilege suggestion effect (for example, navigation stock suggestion effect) that suggests whether or not a privilege (for example, navigation stock) is to be granted when a predetermined privilege suggestion condition is satisfied. Production execution processing),
In the slot machine, when the specific information is notified by the notification means, the determination result suggesting condition is not satisfied (for example, as in the case of Y at Sp8 and Y at Sp9 in FIG. 24) When winning the Lip 1 and executing the determination navigation effect, the winning combination suggestion effect is not executed), and the privilege suggestion condition is satisfied (for example, the determination navigation in the processing of Sp8 and Sp9 as in Sp7 of FIG. 24). The navigation stock suggesting effect is executed regardless of whether or not the effect is being executed).

  According to such a configuration, since the determination result suggesting effect that suggests that the determination result of the prior determination means is one of a plurality of types of determination results including the predetermined result and the special result is executed, Interest can be improved. Furthermore, when the specific information is notified when the determination result of the predetermination means becomes a predetermined result, the execution of the determination result suggesting effect is restricted because the determination result suggesting condition is not satisfied, It is possible to prevent such an inconvenience that the player is definitely recognized that the predetermined result is obtained by notifying the specific information despite the execution of the effect, and the interest of the game is lowered. Furthermore, even if the execution of the decision result suggesting effect is regulated by notifying specific information when the determination result of the predetermining means becomes a predetermined result, whether or not a privilege is granted when the privilege suggestion condition is satisfied Since the privilege suggestion effect indicating whether or not is executed without restriction, the interest of the game can be improved by the privilege suggestion effect even when the specific information is notified.

It is a system configuration | structure figure which shows the structure of the game system in this Embodiment. It is a front view of the slot machine in the present embodiment. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the symbol combination of a bell spilled eye, and a bell spilled eye. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a block diagram relevant to the output of an external output signal. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the determination winning combination command production | generation and storage process which a main control part performs during a game process. It is a figure for demonstrating the stop order classification | category determination table which a main control part manages. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between the predetermined control and the procedure for determination which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the production | presentation state determination process which a main control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the AT lottery table which a sub-control part manages. It is a figure for demonstrating the AT kind lottery table which a sub-control part manages. It is a figure for demonstrating the CZ lottery table which a sub-control part manages. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the navigation effect execution process for determination which a sub control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the count reset process which a sub-control part performs. It is a figure which shows an example of the timing chart for demonstrating an example of the control content of the main control part side and sub control part side until predetermined control is performed. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the suggestion effect execution process by a sub control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the production | presentation content of the winning combination suggestion effect by a sub-control part, a continuation suggestion effect, and a navigation stock suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the timing chart regarding AT.

  A mode for carrying out a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

[Configuration of gaming system]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a gaming system according to the present embodiment to which the present invention is applied. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system according to the present embodiment has a plurality of types of slot machines 1 arranged in parallel on a plurality of gaming islands in a game hall, and has a one-to-one correspondence with the slot machines 1. The call lamp device 200 installed corresponding to the game machine, the collection unit 50 for collecting game information of each slot machine 1, and the relay for relaying game information data based on the game information collected by the collection unit 50 to the hall computer 140 Receiving game information data including game information of the unit 60 and each slot machine 1 installed in the game arcade relayed by each relay unit 60, and each slot machine 1 included in the received game information data And a hall computer 140 for managing game information and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming island of the present embodiment has a plurality of slot machines 1 and a medal lending machine 102 for lending medal, which is a game medium for playing a game in the slot machine 1, on its side surface. Are arranged in parallel, and the calling lamp device 200 is provided above the corresponding slot machine 1, and the calling lamp device 200 used in this embodiment has a normal lamp lighting function. In addition, by having a display unit on the front surface, it has a display function for various game information and messages.

  Further, the slot machine 1 and the collection unit 50 of the present embodiment are connected via a signal cable 59 as shown in FIG. 1, and each collection unit 50 is further connected to the relay unit 60 via a communication cable 61. The collection unit 50 and the relay unit 60 are connected to each other through a simple local area network so that bidirectional data communication is possible. The collection unit 50 inputs various signals to be described later output from each slot machine 1. The game information data including the game information collected by the above and the game state history data including the game state history (state-specific data) are transmitted.

  Further, each of these relay units 60 is connected to the hall computer 140 via a hub 57 by a communication cable 58, and both the relay unit 60 and the hall computer 140 are connected by a local area network capable of relatively high-speed data communication. The transmission data transmitted from each collection unit 50 is relayed by the relay unit 60 and transmitted to the hall computer 140, so that the hall computer 140 relates to each slot machine 1. Information can be collected and managed centrally.

  Similarly to the collection unit 50, the calling lamp device 200 of the present embodiment is also connected to the hall computer 140 via the relay unit 60, and the calling lamp device 200 and the hall computer 140 are connected via the relay unit 60. However, bidirectional data communication can be performed, and the hall computer 140 can perform model setting of the slot machine 1 corresponding to each calling lamp device 200 and various condition settings regarding game information. ing.

[Configuration of slot machine]
First, the slot machine 1 used in the present embodiment will be described below. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a housing 1a whose front surface is open, and a pivotable pivotable on the side end of the housing 1a. The front door 1b is supported.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, As shown in FIG. 2, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Arranged to be visible.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the outer periphery of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R has a “watermelon” (for example, the symbol of the area number 20 of the left reel 2L) and a “bell” (for example, the area number 19 of the left reel 2L). ), “Rip b” (for example, the design of the area number 18 of the left reel 2L), “Red 7” (for example, the design of the area number 17 of the left reel 2L), “Orange” (for example, the design of the left reel 2L) (Design of area number 12), “lip a” (eg, design of area number 9 on left reel 2L), “BAR” (eg, design of area number 8 on left reel 2L), “cherry” (eg, left reel 2L area number 7 symbol), “white 7” (for example, the symbol of area number 3 of the left reel 2L), “plum” (for example, the symbol of area number 12 of the middle reel 2C), and the like seed Symbols of are drawn in a predetermined order, one by 21, respectively. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided in the approximate center of the reel panel 1c of the front door 1b.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided in correspondence with each other and rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 5), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously formed in the see-through window 3. In addition to being displayed while changing, by stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect a reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side. Is provided. The reel LED 55 includes 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and can irradiate each symbol independently.

  At the position corresponding to each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on the front door 1b, a horizontally-long rectangular see-through window 3 that allows the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R to be seen through from the front side is provided. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.

  The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (3 in any game state in this embodiment) out of a prescribed number of bets determined according to the game state, stored as credits Settlement switch 10 that is operated when the medal used for setting the number of medals and the bet is set (to return the medals used for setting the credit and the number of bets), start that is operated when starting the game Stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of the switch 7, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and the effect switch for use in the effect. 56 are respectively provided so as to be operated by the player.

  In the present embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop. Of the three reels 2L, 2C and 2R, the first stop of the left reel 2L is the first stop of the left, the first stop of the middle reel 2C is the first stop of the middle, and the right reel 2R is the first stop. This is called right first stop. In the present embodiment, the procedure for the player to operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (also referred to as the pushing order) includes forward push, forward push, middle left push, middle right push, reverse push push, And reverse push. The forward pressing refers to a pressing order in which the middle reel 2C is second stopped after the left reel 2L is first stopped. Further, the forward pinching push means a push order in which the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time and then the right reel 2R is stopped for the second time. The middle left push means a push order in which the left reel 2L is second stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The middle right push refers to a pushing order in which the right reel 2R is second stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The reverse pinching push refers to a pressing order in which the left reel 2L is second stopped after the right reel 2R is first stopped. The reverse pressing refers to a pressing order in which the middle reel 2C is second stopped after the right reel 2R is first stopped.

  Further, the front door 1b displays a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like. Game assist indicator 12, 1BETLED14 that notifies that the bet number is set by 1 by lighting, 2BETLED15 that notifies that the bet number is set by 2 and 2 that the bet number is set by 3 3BET LED 16 to notify, insertion request LED 17 to notify that a medal can be inserted by lighting, start effective LED 18 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (the previous game start) Waiting for the reels to start rotating for a certain period of time since ) In wait for notifying by lighting a a is that in LED 19, a payout display unit 13 during replay LED20 is provided for informing by lighting the effect that while replaying the game to be described later is provided.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 5) for notifying that the setting operation of the betting number by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, Inside the 8R, left, middle and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C and 22R (see FIG. 5) for notifying that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R is effective are provided. It has been. Further, below the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R on the front door 1b, a lower panel 1d on which a title of the slot machine 1 and a payout table 1 to be described later are printed is provided.

  Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value and confirming a set value described later. A setting value display 24 for displaying the setting value at that time, for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function for controlling the stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed). Stop switch 36a, automatic checkout switch 36b for selecting whether the automatic checkout function is effective / invalid for controlling automatic checkout (processing for adjusting (returning) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) The flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 is either on the side of a hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 3) described later provided in the housing 1a or on the medal payout outlet 9 side. A flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to one side, a medal selector (not shown) having an insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side, and the front door 1b. A door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 5) for detecting the open state is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a reel sensor 33L that can detect the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, as shown in FIG. , 33C, 33R (see FIG. 5), an external output substrate 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, and a hopper tank 34a. A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals from the medal payout opening 9, a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided.

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full sensor 35 a made up of a pair of electrically conductive members spaced apart from each other and provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals is provided. It is possible to detect that the medal storage amount stored in the inside when it is conductive by contacting through the medal stored in the inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, that the overflow tank is full. It has become.

  The front side of the power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in a normal state. There are provided a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (outtake rate) of an internal lottery described later, and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned on / off. .

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using a credit. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a stipulated number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 2) becomes valid and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN becomes valid when three cards are determined as the specified number of bets regardless of the gaming state and the specified number of bets are set. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage, is the winning line. It is defined as. In the present embodiment, only one pay line is applied, but a plurality of pay lines may be applied.

  In the present embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to LM1-4 are set separately from the winning line LN in order to make it easier to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting the winning line. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined based on the combination of symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When the combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN, the invalid line LM1 to LM4. When a combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) that is awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of the LM1 to LM4 is configured, a symbol that constitutes a specific winning in the winning line LN It is easy to recognize that the combination is complete. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the invalid lines LM1 and 2L of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid lines LM1 and 2L set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction on the upper stage. The lower stage, the lower stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower stage, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, lower right There are four types of invalid lines LM3 set across straddling symbols: invalid line LM3, lower stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, upper stage of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set across straddling symbols. It is defined as LM.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continuously vary. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3.

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a role) is displayed on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R on the winning line LN. If the game stops as a result, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 2). In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state on the winning line LN is stopped as the display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols. ing.

  In the present embodiment, a configuration using three reels is illustrated, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, a configuration using four or more reels may be used. In a configuration using two or more reels, a winning determination may be made based on a combination of display results derived for all two or more reels. In this embodiment, the variable display device is configured by physical reels. However, the variable display device may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated and the symbols start to change, any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated. When this occurs, the rotation of the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R stops and the symbol is stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds).

  The reels 2L, 2C and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so the maximum of 4 symbols is drawn in 190 ms. Will be able to. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five symbols. For this reason, for example, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol from the symbol to four frames ahead Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. The symbols arranged within 5 frames including can be displayed on the winning line.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 5, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The production according to the control is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each part.

  Further, the above-described hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

  The game control board 40 includes a MAXBET switch 6, a start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, a settlement switch 10, a reset switch 23, a stop switch 36a, an automatic settlement switch 36b, an insertion medal sensor 31, and a door opening detection switch. 25, reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and a payout sensor 34c, a full sensor 35a, a setting key switch 37, and a reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. Detection signals of switches are input.

  In addition, the game control board 40 includes a credit indicator 11, a game auxiliary indicator 12, 1-3 BET LEDs 14-16, an insertion request LED 17, a start valid LED 18, a waiting LED 19, a replaying LED 20, a BET switch valid LED 21, a left, middle The right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are connected, and the above-described hopper motor 34b is connected via the power supply board 101. These electrical components are driven based on the control of a main control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 that controls the game, a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in this embodiment) Detects a detection signal input from a random number circuit 42 that generates a random number, a pulse oscillator 43 that supplies a clock signal having a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and switches connected to the game control board 40 directly or via the power supply board 101 A switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, a solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the flow path switching solenoid 30, various displays connected to the game control board 40, The LED drive circuit 47 that controls the drive of the LED is supplied to the slot machine 1 When the power source voltage is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, an initialization command is input when the power is turned on or from the main CPU 41a A reset circuit 49 for providing a reset signal to the main CPU 41a when not performed, and various other devices and circuits are mounted.

  The main CPU 41a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timekeeping function and a timer interrupt, and executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 41b to perform processing related to the progress of the game. Each part of the control circuit mounted on the control board 40 is controlled directly or indirectly. The ROM 41b stores fixed data such as programs executed by the main CPU 41a and various tables. The RAM 41c is used as a work area when the main CPU 41a executes a program. The I / O port 41d inputs / outputs a control signal to / from each circuit connected via a signal input / output terminal included in the main control unit 41.

  Further, the main control unit 41 is supplied with backup power even during a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 41c is held while the backup power is being supplied.

  The main CPU 41a repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 is changed as a basic process, and step by step according to the change of the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process to move to. Further, the main CPU 41a has an interrupt function as described above, and can interrupt the basic process by the occurrence of the interrupt and execute the interrupt process. The voltage output from the power interruption detection circuit 48 A power interruption process (main) is executed in response to the input of the decrease signal, and a timer interrupt process (main) is executed at regular time intervals. Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repetition of the process depending on the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

  In the power interruption process, execution of other interrupt processes is prohibited as the process starts. Then, a process of saving all registers that may be in use to the RAM 41c is performed. As a result, it is possible to return to the original processing when the power interruption is restored. Next, after all the output ports are initialized, the RAM parity is calculated based on all the data stored in the RAM 41c, set in a predetermined parity storage area, and the RAM access is prohibited. Then, a loop process in which no process is performed is entered. That is, when the voltage decreases as it is, the operation is stopped internally. Therefore, the main control unit 41 reliably stops operation when power is interrupted. As described above, in the power interruption processing, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area, and is stored in the RAM 41c by comparing with the RAM parity calculated at the next startup. It is possible to check whether the data is normal.

  Next, the reset circuit 49 outputs a reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the voltage rises to a level at which the main control unit 41 can be activated when the power is turned on, and activates the main control unit 41. When the value of the reset counter is counted up without being cleared based on a signal periodically output from the main control unit 41, that is, when the main control unit 41 does not operate for a certain time, The reset signal is output to restart the main control unit 41.

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. Here, from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90, for example, by using a unidirectional circuit such as a diode or a transistor, only in one direction (direction from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90). The signal is configured not to pass. Therefore, a command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. Command transmission from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is performed by serial communication. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not limited to being directly connected, and may be configured to be connected via a relay board, for example.

  Electrical components such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), a rendering effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and a reel LED 55 arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1 are connected to the rendering control board 90. These electrical components are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. In addition, an effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 performs output control of effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED 55. However, separately from the sub-control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board, and the sub-control unit 91 receives a command from the main control unit 41. Based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91, the output control unit may control the output of the rendering device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and The output control of the effect device is performed by both of the output control units.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are exemplified as the effect device, but the effect device is not limited to these, for example, mechanically driven A display device or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the effect device.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and a microcomputer provided with an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, an LED drive circuit 93 that performs drive control of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, and an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54. When the power is turned on or when the initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, a reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a and a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90 are detected. Switch circuit 96 for monitoring the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 When a voltage drop is detected, an interruption detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 91a and other circuits are mounted. The sub CPU 91a is connected to the game control board 40. In response to the command transmitted from the control unit, various controls for performing the performance are performed, and each part of the control circuit mounted on the performance control board 90 is controlled directly or indirectly.

  Similar to the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). One of the interrupt terminals of the sub control unit 91 is connected to a strobe (INT) signal line that is output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command, among the command transmission lines, and the sub CPU 91a receives the strobe signal. An interrupt is generated based on the input, and a command from the main control unit 41 is acquired and stored in the buffer. Further, the sub CPU 91a executes an interrupt process (sub) to be described later by generating an interrupt every time the number of clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval. In addition, one of the interrupt terminals of the sub-control unit 91 is connected to the power interruption detection circuit 98, and the sub CPU 91a performs power interruption processing according to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98. (Sub) is executed. Also, when an unused interrupt occurs in the sub CPU 91a, the process is immediately returned to the original process.

  The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is held while the backup power is supplied.

[Setting value]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in an internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise.

[Power interruption]
In the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, when the main CPU 41a detects a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48, power interruption processing (main) is executed. In the power interruption process (main), the registers are saved in a stack of a RAM 41c, which will be described later, and data for destructive diagnosis in which any bit is 1, that is, specific data other than 0 are stored in the RAM 41c. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in the area becomes 0, and stored in the RAM 41c.

  The main CPU 41a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c at the time of activation, confirms the value of the destructive diagnosis data, the RAM parity is 0, and the destructive diagnosis The processing state of the main CPU 41a is restored to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on the condition that the value of the data for use is correct, but the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1) or is destroyed. If the value of the diagnostic data is not correct, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register to control the RAM abnormal error state so that the progress of the game is disabled. Unlike the other error states, the RAM abnormality error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and until a new set value is set in the setting change state. It will not be released.

  In addition, when the sub CPU 91a detects a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98, the power interruption processing (sub) is executed. In the power interruption process (sub), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 91c, which will be described later, and destructive diagnosis data in which any bit is 1 is stored in the RAM 91c, and also based on data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity becomes 0 and stored in the RAM 91c.

  Then, the sub CPU 91a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c at the time of activation, and based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the RAM parity is 0. The processing state of the sub CPU 91a is restored to the state before the power interruption. If the RAM parity is not 0 (1), it is determined that the RAM is abnormal and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the sub CPU 91a, the execution of the performance is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

[Initialize]
Next, initialization of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is divided into an important work, a non-saved work, a general work, a special work, an unused area, and a stack area.

  The important work is a work that stores data that is inconvenient to initialize, such as various display devices, LED display data, and I / O input / output data. The unsaved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set regardless of whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is destroyed at the time of activation. The general work is a work that stores data that can be initialized, such as a stop control table, a stop symbol, and the number of medals to be paid out. The special work is a work in which data such as various software random numbers that are initialized only before the start of setting is stored. The unused area is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 41c, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied. The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main control unit 41 is stored, and the unused stack area is one of a plurality of initialization conditions to be described later, like the unused area. However, if it is established, it will be initialized, but the in-use stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 stores the data in the RAM 41c at startup when the setting key switch 37 is on, when a RAM error occurs, at the end of the BB, and at startup when the setting key switch 37 is off. When is not destroyed, when the five initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied, four types of initializations that are initialized in accordance with each initialization condition are performed.

[Winning line]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a prescribed number of bets that can be set is determined according to the gaming state, and on condition that the prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set. The game can be started. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a prescribed number of bets corresponding to the gaming state is set.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the winning line that is activated (in this embodiment, all the winning lines are always activated, In the following description, an activated winning line is simply referred to as a winning line). The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and the next game can be started without setting the number of bets. There will be a re-playing role. In the present embodiment, only a small combination and a re-playing combination are provided, but a special combination with a transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player may be provided. In order for winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag of the combination in the RAM 41c. Note that the winning flags for the small combination and re-playing combination are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game.

[Internal lottery]
Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is permitted before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). To do. In the internal lottery, first, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value of the random number value storage work assigned to the RAM 41c is set to the lottery work assigned to the RAM 41c. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, numerical data stored in the lottery work, and each value determined according to the value of the gaming state flag for specifying the gaming state, the number of bets and the set value It is performed according to the number of judgment values for the combination.

  The random value storage work is a storage area in which numerical data latched simultaneously with the operation of the start switch 7 is stored. Every time new numerical data is latched, the latched numerical data is processed by a timer interruption process thereafter. The numerical data read in (main) and stored in the random value storage work is updated to the latest numerical data latched newly.

  In the internal lottery, an internal lottery target, the current gaming state flag value, and the number of judgment values determined in accordance with the set value are used as random numbers for internal lottery (numerical data stored in the lottery work). When the result of addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values. If a winning combination of any combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41c. The winning flag set in the internal winning flag storing work is cleared for each game.

[Reel stop control]
Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described. The main control unit 41 refers to the table index and table creation data stored in the security check program when the rotation of the reel starts and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. Then, a stop control table is created for each rotating reel. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to and the slip of the referred stop control table is referred to. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  In the table index, an index that indicates the start address of the area in which the data for table creation is stored, from the reference address when referring to the table index, according to the setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as the internal winning state) Differences up to the address where the data is stored are registered. As a result, a difference corresponding to the internal winning state is acquired, and the corresponding index data can be acquired by adding the difference to the reference address. Even if the winning status of the combination is different, when the same control is applied, the same address is stored as the index data. In such a case, the same table creation data is referred to. Thus, a stop control table is created.

  The table creation data includes a stop control table indicating the number of sliding frames according to the stop operation position, and an address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the reel stop status.

  The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is whether all reels are rotating, only the left reel is stopped, only the middle reel is stopped, only the right reel is stopped, It may vary depending on whether the middle reel is stopped, the left and right reels are stopped, the middle and right reels are stopped, and if any reel is stopped, stop Since there may be differences depending on the stop position of the reels already completed, the address of the stop control table to be referenced for each situation is registered for each rotating reel, and based on the top address of the table creation data, It is possible to specify the address of the stop control table that should be referred to according to the status of the system. And to be able to identify the Do stop control table. Even when the stop status of the reels and the stop position of the stopped reels are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven in 336 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 16 steps (number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas are areas 0 to 20 from the reel reference position. A number is assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 0 to 20 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

  As described above, the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data corresponds to the area number, and the area corresponding to each area number has a stop reference position (in this embodiment, a perspective window). 3 when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected at the timing (the timing in which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps). This is a table in which the number of frames is set.

  Next, the procedure for creating the stop control table will be described. First, at the start of reel rotation, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game is acquired. Specifically, the table index is first referred to, index data corresponding to the internal winning state is obtained, table creation data is identified based on the obtained index data, and all reels are identified from the identified table creation data. The address of the stop control table for each reel corresponding to the state of rotation is acquired, and the stop control table for each reel stored at the acquired address is expanded to generate a stop control table for all reels.

  Further, when any one reel stops or any two reels stop, the index data acquired at the start of reel rotation, that is, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game The table creation data is identified based on the obtained table creation data, and the address of the stop control table for the unreacted reel corresponding to the stop reel and the area number of the stop position of the reel is obtained from the identified table creation data. The stop control table for each stored reel is expanded to create a stop control table for the unstopped reels.

  Next, when the main control unit 41 effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel is described. To explain, when any operation corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively among the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. The number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired sliding frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of sliding frames to the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. Thus, the region corresponding to the region number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the region corresponding to the region number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the fluoroscopic window 3 The lower symbol area).

  In the table index of the present embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). That is, the table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to is unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel is based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. The stop control is performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of sliding frames, and it is possible to stop the reel by drawing a maximum of 4 frames after detecting a stop operation. In other words, the stop position of the symbol can be designated from a range of a maximum of 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. In addition, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to stop the reel by pulling in a maximum of four symbols after detecting the stop operation. The symbol stop position can be designated from a range of up to five symbols including the operation position.

  In the present embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and the winning combination is drawn not to be aligned on the winning line. Create a stop control table with the number of sliding symbols and perform reel stop control. On the other hand, if you do not win any of the roles, stop control with the number of sliding symbols that does not match any of the roles Create a table and perform reel stop control. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line in the drawing range of up to 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. The combination that has not been performed will be controlled to be stopped in a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 rotates the reels for which the stop operation has not yet been detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started. And the control for stopping the display result on the corresponding reel is performed on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. Even if the reel rotation temporarily stops due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. Control is performed to stop the display result of the corresponding reels on the condition that the rotation of the reels that have not been continued is continued and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected.

[Send command]
Next, commands that the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends to the sub-control unit 91 a number-of-insertion command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning number command, a payout start command, a payout end command. , Return command, gaming state command, standby command, stop command, error command, return command, setting command, setting confirmation command, door command, operation detection command, decision winning command, count update command, reset command, and predetermined A plurality of types of commands including control executed commands are transmitted. These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the command type and 1-byte extension data indicating the command content, and the sub-control unit 91 can determine the command type from the type data.

  The inserted number command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, and is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game. Or, when a prescribed number of bets is not set, a medal is inserted, or when the bet number is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6. The inserted number command is transmitted when the betting number setting operation is performed, so that it is possible to specify that the betting number setting operation has been performed by receiving the inserted number command.

  The credit command is a command that can specify the number of medals stored as credits, and is a state from the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game, and in a state where a predetermined number of bets is set, Sent when a medal is inserted and credits are added.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the internal lottery result, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. Further, since the internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated, it is possible to specify that the start switch 7 has been operated by receiving the internal winning command.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation, and is transmitted when rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started.

  The reel stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, the area number of the corresponding reel stop operation position, and the area number of the corresponding reel stop position. And is transmitted each time stop control is performed in accordance with the stop operation of each reel. Since the reel stop command is transmitted when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, it is possible to specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by receiving the reel stop command. .

  The winning number command is a command that can specify the combination of symbols arranged on the winning line LN, whether or not a winning is received, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the winning. Sent after.

  The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals is started by paying out a prize or credit (including medals used for setting the number of bets). The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning and winning a credit is completed.

  The return command is a command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before the power interruption, and is transmitted when the main control unit 41 returns to the control state before the power interruption.

  The gaming state command is a command that can specify the gaming state (either RT1 or RT2) of the next game, and is transmitted at the end of the game.

  The standby command is a command indicating a transition to the standby state, and after one game is over, a credit (which was used for setting the bet number) is set when the transition to the standby state is made after a predetermined time without setting the bet number. (Including medals) is sent out after the medal payout is completed and the payout end command is sent.

  The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state, and after RT2, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted when the stop state starts, and the reset operation is performed and the stop command is performed. When the stop state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

  An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error condition and the type of error condition. When an error is determined and controlled to an error condition, an error command indicating the occurrence and type of the error condition is sent and reset. When the error state is canceled after the operation is performed, an error command indicating the cancellation of the error state is transmitted.

  The setting command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change. When the setting change state is entered, a setting command that indicates the start of the setting change state is transmitted and A setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is transmitted. Further, since the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized with the transition to the setting change state, it is possible to specify that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by a setting command indicating setting start. is there.

  The setting confirmation command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting confirmation state. A setting confirmation command that indicates the start of setting confirmation is transmitted when entering the setting confirmation state, and the setting confirmation end is indicated when the setting confirmation state ends. A confirmation command is sent.

  The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25, that is, on (open state) / off (closed state), when the power is turned on, at the end of one game (after the game is over, the bet number of the next game) Sent before the setting of ”can be started), and when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes (from on to off, from off to on).

  The operation detection command is a command indicating the detection state (on / off) of the operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R), and is transmitted at regular intervals.

  The determination combination winning command is a command indicating that the determination combination is won, the type of the determined determination combination, and the stop order type described later. The determination combination winning command is stored in the command buffer in the determination combination winning command generation and storage processing of FIG. 14 described later when the game is started when the start switch 7 is operated to win the determination combination. Will be sent after. Here, the determination combination is a combination in which a predetermined stop order type is determined by lottery by the main control unit 41 in the process of FIG. 14 when winning. The main control unit 41 determines a determination procedure when the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the pressing order specified by the stop order type, and based on the determination procedure, any one of a plurality of types of predetermined control is determined. Or selectively execute. More specifically, the main control unit 41 in the present embodiment performs a plurality of types of predetermined control such as external output of AT signals 1 and 2, freeze effects 1 and 2, reel effects 1 and 2, and chance signal external output. Run. In addition, the main control unit 41 determines a determination procedure when the stop switch 8L, 8C, or 8R is operated by the player, specifies an effect control state in the sub-control unit 91 based on the determination procedure, and responds to the effect control state. Thus, a plurality of types of predetermined control can be selectively executed. Therefore, the determination procedure is a procedure used for the main control unit 41 to selectively execute one of a plurality of types of predetermined control. In the present embodiment, the normal lip 1 and the normal lip 2 are determined as determination roles.

  The count update command is stored in the RAM 41c corresponding to the determination procedure when the determination procedure operated by the player is determined and the determined determination procedure is one of the first to third determination procedures. This is a command indicating that the stored determination count has been updated and the update contents. The count update command is used for determining the effect control state in FIG. 17 described later when the stop switch 8L, 8C, or 8R is operated in any of the first to third determination procedures by the player in the game won for the determination role. It is sent after being stored in the command buffer.

  The reset command is a determination count stored in the RAM 41c corresponding to the determination procedure when the determination procedure operated by the player is determined and the determined determination procedure is a determination procedure or a reset procedure. Is a command indicating the fact that the password is reset and the reset contents. The reset command is transmitted after being stored in the command buffer in the process of FIG. 17 when the stop switch 8L, 8C, or 8R is operated by the player in the determination procedure or the reset procedure in the game won for the determination role. Is done.

  The predetermined control execution completed command is a command indicating that the predetermined control has been executed. When the predetermined control is executed by the main control unit 41, the predetermined control execution command is transmitted after being stored in the command buffer in a predetermined control execution process described later. The

[Control by sub-control unit 91 at the time of command reception]
Next, the control of the effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the effect control board 90 will be described. When the sub control unit 91 receives a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c. The reception buffer is provided with an area capable of storing a maximum of 16 commands so that a plurality of commands can be accumulated.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. If an unprocessed command is stored, the sub-control unit 91 is the earliest. Based on the control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b based on the command received in the stage, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, etc. based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table Performs output control of various rendering devices.

  In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, the lighting mode of the lighting effect LED 52, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting mode of the reel LED, etc. Control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and when the sub-control unit 91 receives a command, the sub-control unit 91 stores the control patterns registered corresponding to the effect patterns set in the RAM 91c in the game of the control pattern table. Among these, the control pattern corresponding to the type of the received command is referred to, and the output control of the rendering device is performed based on the control pattern. Thereby, the production according to the production pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

  If the sub-control unit 91 receives a new command during the execution of an effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub-control unit 91 stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed and sets the newly received command. An effect based on the corresponding control pattern is executed. In other words, even if the production is not finished to the end, when a new command is received, the production that was being executed is canceled and a new command is received unless the received new command is not a command that triggers a new production. An effect based on the command is executed.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, when a betting number setting operation is performed during execution of an effect, that is, when the sub-control unit 91 receives an inserted number command indicating that the betting number has been set. The production of is to be canceled. For this reason, if the player wants to proceed to the next game rather than seeing the production to the end, the production is canceled and the next game can be started. There is no. Further, when a credit or betting amount adjustment operation is performed during the performance, that is, after the sub-control unit 91 receives a game state command indicating the end of the game, it receives an internal winning command indicating the start of the game. When the payout start command is received before, the effect being executed is stopped. Credits and bets are settled when the game is terminated. In such a case, by terminating the performance that is being executed, there is an intention to end the game, but the performance continues unnecessarily. It is designed not to be overwhelmed.

  When the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at a selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, and is set in the RAM 91c. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91b, and when the sub control unit 91 receives the internal winning command, the sub control unit 91 stores the effect pattern in the effect table according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. With reference to the registered selection rate, one of the effect patterns is selected from a plurality of types of effect patterns according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 91c as the effect pattern of the game. Even if the same command is received, a different control pattern is selected depending on the effect pattern selected when the internal winning command is received. As a result, different effects may be performed depending on the effect pattern.

  In addition, when the sub control unit 91 receives a specific command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 performs an effect using a control pattern corresponding to the specific command. For example, when an error command is received, an error notification effect is performed with a control pattern corresponding to the error state, and when a standby command is received, a demonstration effect indicating a standby state is performed.

  The sub-control unit 91 buffers a plurality of detection states (on / off) of the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R specified from the operation detection command in time series. Based on the detection states (on / off) of the buffered MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, detection of the MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R It is possible to specify whether or not the state has changed, and by specifying these changes in the detection state, it is possible to specify the operation status of the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. It has become.

  In the present embodiment, when receiving the internal winning command from the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 determines the winning combination suggestion effect or the continuous suggestion according to the type of winning combination specified from the internal winning command. Perform the production. More specifically, when the sub-control unit 91 specifies that the cherry winning combination (weak cherry, strong cherry), which will be described later, or the normal lip 1 is won by the internal winning command received from the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 becomes the cherry winning combination. A winning combination suggestion effect that indicates that the player has won the game or that the normal lip 1 has been won is executed. However, when a navigation effect for determination described later is executed, the sub-control unit 91 performs a continuous suggestion effect that suggests an advantage related to the effect control state being controlled in the current game instead of executing the winning combination suggestion effect. Run. In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 performs a continuation suggesting effect that suggests whether or not to continue to the next AT after the currently controlled AT is terminated. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation stock suggestion effect that suggests whether or not navigation stock has been acquired in an AT lottery that will be described later. Unlike the winning combination suggestion effect, the navigation stock suggestion effect is executed regardless of whether or not the determination navigation effect is executed.

  In the present embodiment, when the sub control unit 91 receives a determination combination winning command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a determination navigation effect execution process shown in FIG. In the determination navigation effect execution process, the sub-control unit 91 executes a determination navigation effect for causing the main control unit 41 to execute predetermined control corresponding to the effect control state being controlled. The determination navigation effect includes the stop order type determined by the main control unit 41 when winning the normal lip 1 or the normal lip 2 (in the case of the normal lip 2, the AT2 set or later) which is the determination role. The sub-control unit 91 executes based on the effect control state being controlled.

  In the present embodiment, when receiving a count update command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a count reset process shown in FIG. In the count reset process, the sub-control unit 91 stores the determination count stored in the RAM 91c corresponding to the determination procedure and the determination count stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 in the RAM 91c. The determination count corresponding to the reset procedure for resetting the determination count stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when receiving a reset command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a count reset process shown in FIG. In the count reset process, the sub control unit 91 resets the determination count stored in the RAM 91c based on the reset command.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 specifies the type of the predetermined control that has been executed when the predetermined control executed command is received from the main control unit 41.

[Winning and gaming state transition]
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a winning is awarded when all the winning symbols are arranged on any winning line. The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and the next game can be started without setting the number of bets. There will be a re-playing role.

  In order for winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to set a winning flag in the RAM 41c to win the internal lottery and allow winning of the winning combination.

  6 and 7 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, the symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. Moreover, FIG. 8 is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the symbol combination of a bell spilled eye, and a bell spilled eye. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41. The slot machine in this embodiment is controlled by RT1 or RT2 as shown in FIG.

Among the winning combinations, the replaying combinations include three types of replaying combinations 1 to 3 shown in FIG.
Lip 1 is awarded when the combination of “lip a / lip b-lip a-lip a” is aligned on the winning line LN.

  In the description of the symbol combination in the present embodiment, “/” indicates the meaning “or”, “−” indicates “adjacent reel separation”, the left indicates “the symbol of the left reel 2L”, The middle shows the “design of the middle reel 2C”, and the right shows the “design of the right reel 2R”. Therefore, for example, it means a combination of two kinds of symbols, “lip a-lip a-lip a” and “lip b-lip a-lip a”.

  When winning a lip 1, it is a replay that allows the next game to be played without using medals, regardless of the pushing order. Therefore, in this embodiment, the lip 1 is also referred to as a normal lip 1.

  Lip 2 is awarded when the combination of “red 7 / white 7 / BAR / watermelon-orange / bell-bell” is aligned on the winning line LN. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6, “red 7-orange-bell”, “red 7-bell-bell”, “white 7-orange-bell”, “white 7-bell-bell”, “BAR-orange-” It means a combination of eight kinds of symbols, “bell”, “BAR-bell-bell”, “watermelon-orange-bell”, and “watermelon-bell-bell”.

  When winning a lip 2, regardless of the pressing order, it is a replay that allows the next game to be played without using medals. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the lip 2 is also referred to as a normal lip 2.

  Lip 3 is awarded when the combination of “Lip a / Lip b-Lip a-Bell” is aligned on the winning line LN. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6, it means a combination of two kinds of symbols, “lip a-lip a-bell” and “lip b-lip a-bell”. As shown in FIG. 9, after winning Lip 3 in RT1, the control is performed to RT2, which is more advantageous for the player than RT1. For this reason, Lip 3 is also referred to as a promotion Lip.

  The symbols constituting Lips 1 to 3 are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Therefore, when one of the lips 1 to 3 is won in the internal lottery, as a rule, the selected lip (a plurality of lips are won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R). It can be said that it is a role that can sometimes win any lip). As will be described later, when a plurality of lips are won, reel control is performed so that the lip corresponding to the operation procedure wins.

  When winning one of Lips 1 to 3, the medal is not paid out, but the next game can be started without setting the number of bets again, so the number corresponding to the number of bets that need not be set in the next game This is essentially the same as when the medal is paid out.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning roles, the small roles include Bell 1, Bell 2, AT1, AT2, AT3, AT4, AT5, AT6, AT7, AT8, Cherry 1, Cherry 2, Watermelon 1, Watermelon 2, One piece 1, One piece 2 , And 3 sheets.

  Bell 1 is awarded when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is aligned on the winning line LN. Bell 1 is also called a middle bell because it becomes a winning when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” stops in the winning line LN.

  Bell 2 is awarded when the combination of “lip a / lip b-bell-lip a” is aligned on the winning line LN. Bell 2 is also referred to as a lower right bell because a winning combination is stopped when the symbol that is won in the winning line LN stops when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” stops in the invalid line LM3.

  The symbols constituting each of the bell 1 and the bell 2 are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Therefore, when the bell 1 or the bell 2 is won in the internal lottery, as a rule, the winning bell 1 or the bell 2 can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. It can be called a role.

  AT1 is awarded when the combination of “Lip a-BAR-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. AT2 is awarded when the combination of “Lip a-BAR-Cherry / Plum” is arranged on the winning line LN. AT3 is awarded when the combination of “Lip a-Cherry-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. AT4 is awarded when a combination of “lip a-cherry-cherry / plum” is arranged on the winning line LN.

  AT5 is awarded when the combination of “Lip b-BAR-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. AT 6 is awarded when the combination of “Lip b-BAR-Cherry / Plum” is arranged on the winning line LN. AT7 is awarded when the combination of “Lip b-Cherry-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. AT8 is awarded when the combination of “Lip b-Cherry-Cherry / Plum” is arranged on the winning line LN.

  AT1 to 8 are also referred to as upper bells because the winning combination is stopped by stopping the combination of “bell-bell-bell” on the invalid line LM1 when the winning symbol on the winning line LN stops.

  The symbols constituting each of AT1-8 are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, even if one of AT1 to 8 is won in the internal lottery described later, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing according to the type of AT selected among AT1 to AT8. Otherwise, you will not win the winning AT. When winning one of Bell 1, Bell 2, and AT1-8, 13 medals are paid out.

  Cherry 1 is awarded when the combination of “Cherry-ANY-ANY” is aligned on the winning line LN. The cherry 1 is also referred to as a middle-stage cherry because the cherry on the left reel 2L is placed on the winning line LN.

  Cherry 2 is awarded when the combination of “BAR-ANY-red 7 / white 7 / orange / lip a” is aligned on the winning line LN. Each of the cherries 2 is also called a corner cherry because when the winning symbol on the winning line LN stops, the “cherry” of the left reel 2L stops at the lower stage and becomes a winning.

  Of the symbols constituting each of the cherries 1 and 2, the symbol of the left reel 2L is not arranged within five frames. Therefore, even if one of the cherries 1 and 2 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switch 8L is not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning cherry will not be won. When one of the cherries 1 and 2 is won, four medals are paid out.

  The watermelon 1 is awarded when the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is aligned on the winning line LN. Therefore, the watermelon 1 is also referred to as a middle watermelon.

  The watermelon 2 is awarded when the combination of “Bell-Watermelon-BAR / Plum” is arranged on the winning line LN. The watermelon 2 is also referred to as a lower right watermelon because the winning combination is stopped by stopping the “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” combination in the invalid line LM3 when the winning symbol is stopped in the winning line LN.

  The symbols constituting each of the watermelons 1 and 2 are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, even if one of the watermelons 1 and 2 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are set at an appropriate timing according to the type of the watermelon selected among the watermelons 1 and 2. If you do not operate, you will not win the winning watermelon. When one of the watermelons 1 and 2 is won, ten medals are paid out.

  One piece 1 is awarded when the combination of “orange-orange-orange / lip a” is arranged on the winning line LN. One piece 2 is awarded when the combination of “red 7-BAR-orange” is aligned on the winning line LN. One piece 3 is awarded when the combination of “red 7-orange-orange” is aligned on the winning line LN.

  The symbols constituting each of the sheets 1 to 3 are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, even if one of the sheets 1 to 3 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, the stop switch 8L at an appropriate timing according to the winning combination of one of the sheets 1 to 3, If the 8C and 8R are not operated, the winning single winning combination will not be won. When one of the sheets 1 to 3 is won, one medal is paid out.

  Next, the bell spilled eyes will be described with reference to FIG. Bell spilled eyes are won in games that have been won by AT1-8 among the small roles (winned by left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4 described later) When none of the winning combinations can be generated (in the case of missing), it is a specific off-line symbol combination that stops at the winning line LN.

  Bell spilled eyes are "Lip a / Lip b-BAR / Cherry Bell", "Lip a / Lip b-Bell-BAR / Cherry / Plum" and "Watermelon-BAR / Cherry-BAR / Cherry" on the winning line LN. A symbol combination in which any of “Plum” is stopped.

  In RT2, after the bell spilled eyes are stopped without any winnings being controlled, the RT1 is controlled.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the lottery object combination read in the internal lottery, the number of determination values of the lottery object combination, and the reel control in the game winning the lottery object combination will be described. 10 and 11, the vertical columns indicate the types of the lottery target roles that can be read out in the internal lottery, and the horizontal columns indicate the combinations of winning combinations for each lottery target role, the gaming state to be selected, The contents of the reel control are also shown.

  The lottery target combination is provided with an internal lottery for only one winning combination and an internal lottery for a plurality of winning combinations at the same time. The internal lottery corresponding to the lottery target combination is shown in the winning combination column.

  In the gaming state column corresponding to the lottery target role, a circle indicates that the lottery target role is read out in the internal lottery when the gaming state is in effect, and an x symbol indicates the internal state when the gaming state is in effect. This indicates that the lottery target combination is not read in the lottery.

  Moreover, the numerical value shown below (circle) shows the number of judgment values. An internal lottery is performed using the number of determination values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” in correspondence with a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery subject for which “256” is set as the number of determination values is 256/65536. In the internal lottery, if no winning lottery is won, the game is lost.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, when the gaming state is RT1, strong cherry, weak cherry, strong one, weak one 1, weak one 2, weak one 3, strong watermelon, weak watermelon, left The bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, the right bells 1 to 4, the middle lip, and the right lip are sequentially read out as the subject combinations of the internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT2, strong cherry, weak cherry, strong one, weak one 1, weak one 2, weak one 3, strong watermelon, weak watermelon, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4 , Right bells 1 to 4, normal lip 1, and normal lip 2 are sequentially read out as target combinations for internal lottery.

  In both RT0 and RT2 gaming states, strong cherry, weak cherry, strong one, weak one 1, weak one 2, weak one 3, strong watermelon, weak watermelon, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 are determined as lottery targets, and a common number of determination values is determined regardless of the gaming state. That is, the winning probability of winning a small role in the internal lottery is constant regardless of the gaming state. Note that the winning probability of winning a small role in the internal lottery may be determined so as to differ depending on the set value.

  Moreover, when comparing the number of determination values of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4, the left bell 1 to 4 is smaller than the middle bell 1 to 4 and the right bell 1 to 4, The winning probability is set to be low.

  In addition, when the number of judgment values of weak cherry, strong cherry, weak one to one, strong one, weak watermelon, and strong watermelon are compared, each of the lottery target roles (weak cherry, weak one) with “weak” attached. The lottery target role (strong cherry, strong one, strong watermelon) to which “strong” is attached is smaller than the winning combination, and the winning probability is set lower.

  As will be described later, when a weak cherry, strong cherry, or strong watermelon is won, an AT lottery will be held, and when a lottery target with “strong” will be selected rather than a lottery target with “weak” attached Will win the AT with a higher probability. Accordingly, it is possible to enhance the player's expectation for winning the lottery subject with “strong” than the lottery subject with “weak”.

  Next, the number of determination values of normal lip 1, normal lip 2, middle lip, and right lip is compared for each gaming state. As for normal lip 1 and normal lip 2, only RT2 is determined as a lottery target. The middle lip and the right lip are set as the lottery target only for RT1. Further, the number of determination values is set so that the probability of winning normal lip 1 or normal lip 2 at RT2 is higher than the probability of winning middle lip or right lip at RT1. That is, since RT2 is more likely to be replayed by a replay win than RT1, it is possible to advance the game without consuming medals as much as possible, and this is a game state advantageous to the player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the normal lip 1 and the normal lip 2 are set as determination combinations. Therefore, by setting the winning probabilities of normal lip 1 and normal lip 2 high in RT2, it is possible to increase the opportunity for determining the effect control state performed by the main control unit 41 for executing predetermined control in RT2. That is, if the winning probability of normal lip 1 and normal lip 2 is set low in RT2, even if the effect control state in the sub-control unit 91 changes, the normal lip 1 and normal lip 2 are not easily won after that. The timing at which the main control unit 41 specifies the effect control state is delayed. On the other hand, when the winning probability of normal lip 1 and normal lip 2 is set high in RT2, the main lip 1 and normal lip 2 are won immediately after the effect control state in the sub-control unit 91 changes. The timing at which the control unit 41 specifies the effect control state is advanced. Thereby, when the effect control state in the sub-control part 91 changes, the main control part 41 can perform predetermined control corresponding to the effect control state so that there is no time difference.

  Here, the plural types of predetermined control executed by the main control unit 41 include control for externally outputting AT signals (AT signal 1, AT signal 2). The main control unit 41 externally outputs the AT signal 1 when the effect control state in the sub-control unit 91 is the first set of AT, which will be described later, and outputs the AT signal 2 externally when it is after the second set of AT. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sets the normal lip 1 as a determination role when specifying the AT1 set, and also specifies the normal lip 2 in addition to the normal lip 1 when specifying the AT2 and subsequent sets. Set as a judgment role. This makes it possible to reduce the difference between the timing at which the second and subsequent ATs are started and the timing at which the AT signal 2 is output, and the external device can be used to set the number of ATs set by an external device. When notifying the player, AT timing 2 and AT signal 2 are output, such as when there is a time difference until the AT set count is counted up despite the second and subsequent ATs being started. The player's dissatisfaction due to the large deviation from the timing of the game can be eliminated.

  Further, when specifying the AT1 set, unlike the case of specifying the AT2 and subsequent sets, the probability that the normal lip 1 is won instead of setting only the normal lip 1 as the determining role is the normal lip 2 winning. The number of determination values is set so as to be higher than the probability. Thus, even when only one combination of the normal lip 1 is set as the determination combination, the main control unit 41 controls the production so that there is no time difference as much as possible when the production control state in the sub-control unit 91 changes. Predetermined control corresponding to the state can be executed.

  Next, the contents of the reel control will be described. In the present embodiment, the winning combination determined according to the type of the winning combination to be selected (winning winning combination) and the operating procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is drawn up to a maximum of 4 frames on the winning line. Control is performed to align and stop within the range.

  When one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is elected, the reel on which the stop operation is first performed (the first stopped reel) is the left reel. Depending on whether the reel is 2L, the middle reel 2C, or the right reel 2R, control is performed so that the bell 1 or the bell 2 is aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of up to four frames.

  When the left bell 1 is won and the first left stop is performed, the control is performed so that the bell 2 of the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. On the other hand, when the left bell 1 is elected and the first middle stop or the first right stop is performed, control is performed so that AT1 or AT4 of the elected small roles are aligned and stopped on the winning line LN within the drawable range. As described above, the symbols constituting AT1 and AT4 are not arranged within 5 frames on the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, respectively. Therefore, when each stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped at an appropriate timing according to either AT1 or AT4, it can win the corresponding AT1 or AT4, but is stopped at an appropriate timing. When there is not, a control is performed to stop the bell spilled eyes on the winning line LN without winning.

  Similarly, in the game in which any of the left bells 2 to 4 is won, when the first left stop is performed, control is performed so that the bell 2 of the winning small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. On the other hand, when one of the left bells 2 to 4 wins and the first middle stop or the first right stop stops, the ATs of the winning small roles are aligned and stopped on the winning line LN within the drawable range. I do. As described above, none of the symbols constituting the AT are arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Therefore, when each stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped at an appropriate timing according to the winning AT, it can win a corresponding AT, but when it is not stopped at an appropriate timing, Without winning, control is performed to stop the bell spilled eyes on the winning line LN.

  The same applies when one of the middle bells 1 to 4 or the right bells 1 to 4 is won. That is, in the game that is won for any one of the middle bells 1 to 4, if the middle stop is the first stop, the control that causes the symbol combination of the bell 1 out of the selected small roles to be aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. If it is other than the first stop in the middle, control is performed to pull the AT symbol combination that is selected from AT1 to 8 into the winning line LN within the allowable range and stop. When the symbol combination cannot be pulled into the winning line LN and stopped, the bell spilled lines are controlled to be aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  Further, in the game in which any of the right bells 1 to 4 is won, if the first stop is on the right, the control of making the symbol combination of the bell 1 out of the winning small roles aligned with the winning line LN is stopped. If it is other than the first stop on the right, control is performed to stop the drawing combination of the winning AT from AT1 to 8 to the winning line LN within the drawable range. When the symbol combination cannot be pulled into the winning line LN and stopped, the bell spilled lines are controlled to be aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  As described above, when one of the left bells 1 to 4 is won, reel control is performed so that the bell 2 is surely won when the first left stop is performed, and when the other than the first left stop is performed, The reel control is performed so that the winning AT is won only when the pull-in is possible, and when all the pull-in is impossible, the entire AT is dropped and the bell spill-out is derived.

  In addition, when one of the middle bells 1 to 4 is won, the reel control is performed so that the bell 1 is surely won when the first middle stop is made, and when it is other than the first middle stop, it can be pulled in. The reel control is performed so that the winning AT is won only in such a case, and if it is impossible to pull in, all of them are missed and the bell spilled eyes are derived.

  In addition, when one of the right bells 1 to 4 is won, the reel control is performed so that the bell 1 is surely won when the right first stop is made, and when the right bell is stopped other than the first stop, the pull-in is possible. The reel control is performed so that the winning AT is won only in such a case, and if it is impossible to pull in, all of them are missed and the bell spilled eyes are derived.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the first stop reel for surely winning the bell 1 or 2 is made different depending on whether the left bell is won, the middle bell is won, or the right bell is won. Thus, the operation procedure for winning (a winning operation procedure) and the operation procedure for avoiding the derivation of the shift outcome can be made different.

  As described above, the winning probability of the left bell is set to be lower than that of the middle bell and the right bell. In addition, as described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the left reel 2L is not stopped for the first time when the production state is not in AT, a predetermined penalty disadvantageous to the player is imposed. The left reel 2L is designed to stop for the first time. For this reason, it is difficult to reliably win the bell when not winning the AT, particularly when the middle bell or the right bell is won. Therefore, if the AT ends at RT2 and is controlled to be non-AT, the bell spilled eyes are stopped with a high probability, so that it is difficult to maintain the RT2. On the other hand, when the production state is AT, the penalty is not imposed by not stopping the left reel 2L for the first time. Therefore, the operation according to the navigation production when the left bell, the middle bell, and the right bell are won. By performing the stop operation according to the procedure, it is possible to reliably win the bell, and even if the gaming state is RT2, it is possible to avoid falling to RT1.

  In a game in which cherry 1 (middle cherry) wins, the cherry on the left reel 2L is stopped only on the winning line LN. On the other hand, in the game that won the cherry 2 (corner cherry), the cherry on the left reel 2L is stopped at the upper stage or the lower stage. Cherry 1 is won only when a strong cherry is won, but Cherry 2 can be won when a strong or weak cherry is won. Thus, when the cherry on the left reel 2L stops at the middle stage and a cherry prize is generated, the player can be notified that the strong cherry has been won, and the cherry on the left reel 2L stops at the upper stage or the lower stage. When a cherry winning is generated, the player can be informed that a weak cherry or a strong cherry has been won.

  In a game in which one to three weak ones are won, reel control is performed to stop a predetermined weak chance that is different from the transition outcome among combinations of outlier symbols. Also, in a game that is won by a strong one, reel control is performed to stop a predetermined strong chance eye that is different from the transition chance and the weak chance eye among the combinations of outlier symbols. The reel control is performed so that the chance can be stopped not only when the weak one or strong one is missed but also when the weak cherry, strong cherry, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, etc. are missed.

  In a game where a weak watermelon is won, watermelon 2 is given priority over the watermelon 1 within the drawable range and drawn into the winning line LN, the lower right watermelon is stopped, and the watermelon 2 cannot be drawn. Since 1 cannot be pulled in, reel control is performed to stop the weak chance or strong chance mentioned above.

  In a game where a strong watermelon is won, watermelon 1 is given priority over watermelon 2 in the pull-in range and drawn into the winning line LN, the middle watermelon is stopped, and if watermelon 1 cannot be pulled in, watermelon 2 is used. If the watermelon 2 cannot be pulled in, the reel control is performed to stop the weak chance or the strong chance.

  Further, in a game in which the normal Lip 1 is won, the control for winning the Lip 1 is performed by any operation procedure.

  Further, in a game in which the normal lip 2 is won, the control for winning the lip 2 is performed by any operation procedure.

  In the game where the middle lip is won, when the middle first is stopped, among the selected re-players, the reel control is performed so that the combination of the lip 3 symbols is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the operation procedure is stopped, the reel control for winning the lip 2 is performed.

  In the game where the right lip is won, if the first right stop is made, reel control is performed to stop the combination of the symbols of the lip 3 on the winning line LN among the replayed players who have won, When the operation procedure is stopped, reel control for winning the lip 1 is performed.

  As described above, the operation procedure for winning the Lip 3 which is the promoted Lip can be varied depending on whether the middle Lip or the right Lip is won.

  As described above, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is designed to stop the left reel 2L for the first time during non-AT. For this reason, when the middle lip or right lip is won when not in the AT, the promotion lip 3 cannot be awarded unless the middle first stop or right first stop is penalized. Control to RT1 can be maintained during AT.

  As described above, the main control unit 41 performs an internal lottery for the lottery target combination corresponding to the gaming state, performs reel control according to the lottery result and the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and according to the display result. Medal payout and game state transition. Further, the main control unit 41 transmits a command to the effect control board 90 according to the progress of the game.

  Here, referring to FIG. 9 again, the flow of the game will be described together. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, after the setting change state is completed, the slot machine 1 is controlled to RT1. In RT1 and RT2, depending on whether or not AT is in progress, the flow of the game is as described below.

  First, the flow of the game when not in AT will be described. As described above, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is designed so that the left reel 2L is first stopped when not in the AT. For this reason, when the player is not in the AT, the player performs a stop operation so as to stop the left reel 2L for the first time. As a result, the game flow is as follows.

  In RT1, when winning a lip 3 (promotion lip), the process proceeds to RT2. In order to win the Lip 3, as shown in FIG. 11, it is necessary to stop the operation procedure for winning the middle lip or the right lip and winning the promotion lip. However, even if the middle lip or the right lip is won, the promotion lip cannot be won as long as the first left stop is made, so there is no possibility of shifting to RT2 unless AT is performed.

  Further, at RT2, when the bell spilled eyes are derived, the process proceeds to RT1. As shown in FIG. 11, the bell spilled eyes are selected as one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4, and the Bell 1 prize or the Bell 2 prize is missed. Derived when an AT prize is missed. Furthermore, although it is designed to stop the left reel 2L for the first stop when not in the AT, the left bells 1 to 4 have lower winning probabilities than the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4. Since it is set, it is difficult to maintain RT2 unless AT is performed.

  Next, the flow of the game during the AT will be described. In RT1, when a middle lip or right lip is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a lip 3 is executed. For this reason, by performing stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 by Lip 3 winning.

  In RT2, a navigation system for specifying an operation procedure for winning a bell 1 or a bell 2 when winning one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is won. Production is performed. For this reason, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to win the bell 1 or the bell 2, and to avoid the spilling of the bell spilled eyes and maintain the RT2.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the AT is in progress, the navigation effect is executed so that the RT2 is controlled and the RT2 is maintained. Most of the games will be digested at RT2. In the present embodiment, the state controlled by the AT in RT2 that is advantageous to the player is particularly referred to as assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as ART).

  Further, the AT in this embodiment is 50 games for one set (consuming one navigation stock). At RT1 during the AT, the promotion lip is awarded and the process proceeds to RT2. Thereafter, after the freeze effect 1 or freeze effect 2 described later is executed, the fact that the AT is started is notified and 50 games are counted. AT start effect is executed. When the control is performed by the AT at RT2, the AT start effect is executed immediately after the control by the AT.

[Navigation production]
The navigation effect of the present embodiment is performed by displaying a navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and outputting navigation sound from the speakers 53 and 54. As the navigation image, for example, when winning the left bell 1, "123" (reel 2L indicates the first stop, reel 2C indicates the second stop, reel 2R indicates the third stop) or "132" (reel) 2L indicates the first stop, the reel 2C indicates the third stop, and the reel 2R indicates the second stop) and the pressing order image indicating the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R and the motif of the slot machine 1 Displayed character images. Also, as the navigation voice, for example, “left middle right!” (Reel 2L indicates the first stop, reel 2C indicates the second stop, reel 2R indicates the third stop) and “left and right middle!” (Reel 2L). Indicates the first stop, the reel 2C is the third stop, and the reel 2R is the second stop), and the sound indicating the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is output. Note that the navigation voice is output only from the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to be pressed first or next by the player. Therefore, if all the reels are rotating, for example, “Left!” Is output first. When the reel 2L is stopped, “Middle!” Is output next. When the reels 2L and 2C are stopped, “ "Right!" Is output. Even when the other navigation stock target combination is won, a navigation image corresponding to each combination is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 and a navigation sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  As described above, in the navigation effect in the present embodiment, a message reminiscent of an operation mode that is advantageous to the player is notified in the same mode regardless of the type of navigation target role. For this reason, the player can operate in an operation mode that is advantageous to the player without being aware of the type of the winning navigation target combination.

  Then, by executing the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid promotion of replay winning and bell winning intentionally won, and derivation of bell spilled eyes.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control unit 91 wins the determining role (normal lip 1, normal lip 2), the sub-control unit 91 stops the player in the determination procedure according to the effect control state being controlled. A determination navigation effect for operating the switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is executed. When the determination navigation effect is executed by the sub-control unit 91, the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the pressing order according to the determination navigation effect. On the other hand, the main control unit 41 specifies the effect control state of the sub-control unit 91 based on the determination procedure made by the player and the number of operations in the determination procedure, and a plurality of the control results based on the specified effect control state. A predetermined type of control is selectively executed. As the determination navigation effects executed by the sub-control unit 91, when the determination combination (normal lip 1, normal lip 2) is won, the first left stop, middle left push, middle right push, right left push, and right Information that allows the player to specify one of the intermediate presses is notified. For example, when the normal control 1 is won and the sub-control unit 91 urges the player to operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by pressing the middle right, a stop such as “middle! Right!” A navigation image indicating the pressing order of the switches 8L, 8C, 8R8L, 8C, 8R is displayed.

  In addition, the aspect of a navigation effect is not restricted to such an aspect, What kind of thing may be sufficient as long as a player can distinguish according to a winning condition. The navigation effect is not limited to the one displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and may be executed using the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like.

[About external output]
The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment outputs an external output signal indicating a gaming state, an error occurrence state, and the like. As shown in FIG. 12, these external output signals are output from the game control board 40 under the control of the main control unit 41, and the information providing terminal board of the game store (hall) where the external output board 1000 and the slot machine 1 are installed. Through 1010, the data is output to an external device such as a data display terminal installed corresponding to the hall computer or the slot machine 1.

  From the game control board 40 to the external output board 1000, a medal IN signal indicating the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, a medal OUT signal indicating the number of medals given to the player due to the occurrence of winning, a player An AT signal (including AT signal 1 and AT signal 2) for controlling the lighting of an external lighting device such as the calling lamp device 200 to notify the number of AT sets, and notification that an advantageous chance zone described later has occurred. A chance signal for controlling the lighting of the external illumination, a door opening signal indicating that the front door 1b is open, a setting change signal indicating that the setting change mode is described later, and a medal selector abnormality. An input error signal and a payout error signal indicating an abnormality of the hopper unit 34 are output.

  In this embodiment, in order to share with other slot machines, a gaming state is added between the game control board 40 and the external output board 1000 in addition to the signal lines for outputting the above signals. The spare signal line shown is connected.

  The external output board 1000 is provided with a relay circuit 1001, a parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002, a terminal for each output signal, and a connector 1003 to be electrically connected to the circuit of the information providing terminal board 1010. ing.

  Of the signals output from the game control board 40, the medal IN signal, the medal OUT signal, the AT signal, and the chance signal are directly output to the information providing terminal board 1010 as pulse signals via the relay circuit 1001. On the other hand, the door opening signal, the setting change signal, the closing error signal, and the paying error signal are converted by the parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002 into security signals that are serial signals that can be individually identified. Output to the provided terminal board 1010.

  The medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, AT signal, and chance signal output from the external output board 1000 are output to an external device via the information providing terminal board 1010. On the other hand, the security signal output from the external output board 1000 is again converted into a door opening signal, a setting change signal, a closing error signal, and a payout error signal at the information providing terminal board 1010 and output to the external device. It becomes.

  The external output signal includes a door opening signal, a setting change signal, a closing error signal, and a dispensing error signal, but these door opening signal, setting changing signal, closing error signal, and dispensing error signal are not frequently output signals. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide an external output terminal for each of these signals. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the external output signal output from the game control board 40 as described above is output to an external device via the external output board 1000, and the door opening signal among these external output signals, The setting change signal, the input error signal, and the payout error signal are converted into a security signal, which is a serial signal that can be individually identified, by the parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002 mounted on the external output board 1000 and externally converted. The door opening signal, the setting change signal, the closing error signal, and the dispensing error signal can be output from one terminal, and it is not necessary to provide more terminals than necessary.

  Note that, as in the present embodiment, the door output signal, the setting change signal, the input error signal, and the payout error signal among the external output signals are collectively converted into a security signal and externally output. For example, only the door opening signal may be externally output as a signal different from the setting change signal, the closing error signal, and the payout error signal. That is, the setting change signal, the input error signal, and the payout error signal are included in the security signal and output externally, and the door open signal may be output externally by a door open signal different from the security signal. Good. In this way, when opening the door, which may be performed more frequently than when an error or setting is changed, such as when replenishing medals, a signal different from that when an error or setting is changed. Will be output. As a result, compared to the case where the security signals are output together as one, the determination time for separating the error, setting change, and door opening time can be omitted, and the determination process can be simplified. it can. In addition, when an error or setting is changed, the door is always opened at the same time, so a double check can be performed using the security signal detection and the door open signal detection. It is possible to determine whether an error or setting change has occurred.

  Next, various control contents executed by the main control unit 41 in the present embodiment will be described below.

[Game processing]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game process executed by the main control unit 41 after the setting change process.

  In the game process, a BET process (Sd1), an internal lottery process (Sd2), a determination winning combination command generation, a storage process (Sd3), a reel rotation process (Sd4), an effect control state determination process (Sd5), a winning determination process ( Sd6), the payout process (Sd7), and the game end process (Sd8) are executed in order, and when the game end process ends, the process returns to the BET process again.

  In the BET process in the step of Sd1, the main control unit 41 stands by in a state where the bet number can be set, and a specified number of bets according to the gaming state is set and the game is played when the start switch 7 is operated. Execute the process to be started. In the BET process, the main control unit 41 commands the output of medals IN signals for the number of medals used for the set bet number when the start switch 7 is operated as a process for starting the game. An output command is set in the RAM.

  In the internal lottery process in step Sd2, the main control unit 41 allows the winning of each above-mentioned winning combination based on the internal lottery random value latched simultaneously with the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7 in step Sd1. Processing to determine whether to do. In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 41c based on the respective lottery results.

  In the determination combination winning command generation and storage process in the step of Sd3, the main control unit 41 determines the determination combination winning combination to which the correct answer is added when the determination combination is won as shown in FIG. A command is generated and processing for storing the generated command in a command buffer is executed.

  In the reel rotation process in step Sd4, the main control unit 41 performs a process for rotating the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel corresponding to the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R detected by the player. A process of stopping the rotation of 2L, 2C, 2R is executed.

  In the effect control state determination process in the step of Sd5, the main control unit 41 specifies a plurality of types of effect control states controlled by the sub control unit 91, as shown in FIG. 17 described later, and based on the specified effect control state. A plurality of types of predetermined control are selectively executed.

  In the winning determination process in step Sd6, the main control unit 41 displays the display derived to each reel 2L, 2C, 2R when it is determined in step Sd4 that the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R has stopped. A process of determining whether or not a winning has occurred is executed according to the result.

  In the payout process in step Sd7, the main control unit 41 performs processing such as adding credits and paying out medals based on the number of payouts according to the payout when it is determined in step Sd6 that a winning has occurred. In the payout process, the main control unit 41 sets an output command instructing the RAM to output an output of medal OUT signals for the number of medals given to the player by adding credits and paying out medals.

  In the game end process in step Sd8, the main control unit 41 executes a process of setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game.

[Judgment winning command generation and storage processing]
Next, a determination winning combination command generation and storage process executed by the main control unit 41 in step Sd3 of the game process will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the determination winning combination command generation and storage process executed by the main control unit 41 during the game process.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the determination period reduction flag is set in Sc16 of FIG. 17 described later (Sg1). Here, in the present embodiment, one set of ATs is executed every time one navigation stock described later is digested. When a plurality of navigation stocks are assigned, the AT2 set is started after the AT1 set. The determination period shortening flag is set when the AT signal 1 is output in the AT1 set, cleared when all the navigation stocks are digested and the AT ends, and the process proceeds from RT2 to RT1. The fact that the period shortening flag is set can identify the state after the AT signal 1 is output in the AT1 set.

  When the determination period shortening flag is not set, that is, when it is not controlled by the AT or before the AT signal 1 is output in the AT1 set (N at Sg1), the main control unit 41 Then, by determining whether or not the normal lip 1 is won, it is determined whether or not the determination combination is won (Sg2). When the main control unit 41 does not win the normal Lip 1 (N in Sg2), the main control unit 41 ends the processing. When the main control unit 41 wins the normal lip 1 (Y in Sg2), the main control unit 41 determines the push order for determination with respect to the normal lip 1 based on the stop order type determination table of FIG. 15 described later (Sg4).

  After determining the stop order type for the normal lip 1 and determining the pressing order, the main control unit 41 sets a determination combination winning flag indicating that the determination combination is won in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (Sg5). . Thereafter, the main control unit 41 generates a determination combination winning command indicating that the determination combination is won, the type of the determined determination combination, and the determined stop order type, and stores the generated command in the command buffer. (Sg6).

  On the other hand, when the determination period shortening flag is set, that is, after the AT signal 1 is output in the first AT1 set (Y in Sg1), the main control unit 41 wins the normal lip 1 or the normal lip 2. By judging whether or not, it is judged whether or not a winning combination is won (Sg3). When the normal lip 1 or the normal lip 2 is not won (N in Sg3), the main control unit 41 ends the process. When the main control unit 41 wins the normal lip 1 or the normal lip 2 (Y in Sg3), the main control unit 41 sets the pushing order for determination with respect to the normal lip 1 or the normal lip 2 based on the stop order type determination table of FIG. Determine (Sg4). Next, the main control unit 41 executes the processes of Sg5 and Sg6 as described above.

  Here, the stop order type determination table used in the processing of Sg4 will be described. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining a stop order type determination table managed by the main control unit.

  In the stop order type determination table, the stop order type 0 and the stop order type 1 are associated with the normal lip 1 and the normal lip 2 that are determination roles. Furthermore, in each of the stop order type 0 and the stop order type 1, a plurality of types of determination procedures are associated one-to-one with each of a plurality of types of push orders. Here, in the present embodiment, a first determination procedure, a second determination procedure, a third determination procedure, a reset procedure, and a determination procedure are provided as determination procedures.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the stop order type 0 associated with the normal lip 1, the first left stop is set as the reset procedure, the middle left press is set as the first determination procedure, and the middle right press is the first stop procedure. 2 is set as the determination procedure, right / left pressing is set as the third determination procedure, and right middle pressing is set as the determination procedure.

  In the stop order type 1 associated with the normal lip 1, the first left stop is set as the reset procedure, the middle left press is set as the third determination procedure, the middle right press is set as the decision procedure, and the right and left press Is set as the first determination procedure, and the middle right push is set as the second determination procedure.

  In the stop order type 0 associated with the normal lip 2, the first left stop is set as the reset procedure, the middle left press is set as the second determination procedure, the middle right press is set as the first determination procedure, Right / left press is set as the determination procedure, and right / right press is set as the third determination procedure.

  In the stop order type 1 associated with the normal lip 2, the first left stop is set as the reset procedure, the middle left press is set as the determination procedure, the middle right press is set as the third determination procedure, and the right and left presses are set. Is set as the second determination procedure, and the middle right push is set as the first determination procedure.

  Next, the relationship between the predetermined control executed by the main control unit 41 and the determination procedure will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the predetermined control executed by the main control unit 41 and the determination procedure. In the present embodiment, the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 stores a table corresponding to the contents shown in FIG. 16, and the main control unit 41 executes predetermined control based on this table.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the number of times that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R were operated in the first determination procedure is twice (that is, in this case, the player has operated in the first determination procedure in two games). If so, the predetermined control flag set by the main control unit 41 is the AT signal external output flag 2. Here, the predetermined control flag is a flag that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c by the main control unit 41 in the effect control state determination process of FIG. 17 to be described later. When this predetermined control flag is set, the predetermined control flag is set. The main control unit 41 executes predetermined control specified from the flag. When the AT signal external output flag 2 is set, the main control unit 41 outputs the AT signal 2 to the outside as predetermined control. When the AT signal 2 is externally output by the main control unit 41, the external lighting such as the calling lamp device 200 is lit in blue. In addition, the production control state controlled by the sub-control unit 91 at this time is associated with the AT and subsequent sets.

  In other words, the main control unit 41 specifies that the sub-control unit 91 has controlled the second and subsequent ATs when the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated twice in total in the first determination procedure by the player. In addition, the AT signal 2 is externally output by setting the AT signal external output flag 2, and the external illumination is lit in blue so that the player is informed that the AT has been controlled by the second and subsequent sets. It has become. As a result, the player can recognize that the external lighting is lit in blue and is controlled by the AT after the second set.

  If the number of times the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the first determination procedure is 3, the predetermined control flag set by the main control unit 41 is the AT signal external output flag 1. When the AT signal external output flag 1 is set, the main control unit 41 outputs the AT signal 1 to the outside as predetermined control. When the AT signal 1 is externally output by the main control unit 41, the external lighting such as the calling lamp device 200 is lit in yellow. Further, the effect control state controlled by the sub-control unit 91 at this time is associated with the AT1 set.

  That is, the main control unit 41 specifies that the sub-control unit 91 has controlled the first set of ATs when the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated a total of three times in the first determination procedure by the player. Furthermore, the AT signal 1 is output externally by setting the AT signal external output flag 1, and the player is informed that the first set of ATs has been controlled by lighting the external illumination yellow. ing. As a result, the player can recognize that the external lighting has been turned on in yellow and is controlled by the first set of ATs.

  If the number of times the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the second determination procedure is 2, the predetermined control flag set by the main control unit 41 is the freeze flag 1. When the freeze flag 1 is set, the main control unit 41 performs a freeze effect for delaying the game for 10 seconds as a predetermined control. Further, at the end of the freeze effect, the main control unit 41 sets “BAR-BAR-BAR” on the winning line LN. A freeze effect 1 for deriving a symbol is executed. More specifically, the main control unit 41 executes the freeze effect 1 for 10 seconds in the reel stop state after the player performs the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R until the third stop according to the determination procedure. The game is delayed (for example, the operation of the start switch 7 for starting the next game is invalidated), and then the symbol “BAR-BAR-BAR” is derived on the winning line LN. The freeze effect 1 is not limited to the game operated by the player according to the determination procedure, and may be executed before the reel rotation in the next game. In addition, the production control state controlled by the sub-control unit 91 at this time is associated with the occurrence of the normal AT. Here, the normal AT is an AT type determined by an AT type lottery described later, and a chance zone in which the number of games controlled by the AT (the number of AT games) by a CZ lottery described later may be added. It is an AT that is unlikely to occur.

  That is, when the stop switch 8L, 8C, or 8R is operated twice in total in the second determination procedure by the player, the main control unit 41 specifies that the sub control unit 91 is controlled to the normal AT, and further, By executing the freeze effect 1 by setting the freeze flag 1, the player is notified that a normal AT has occurred. As a result, the player can recognize that the normal AT has occurred by executing the freeze effect 1.

  If the number of times the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the second determination procedure is 3, the predetermined control flag set by the main control unit 41 is the freeze flag 2. When the freeze flag 2 is set, the main control unit 41 performs a freezing effect for delaying the game for 20 seconds as a predetermined control, and further displays “7-7-7” on the winning line LN at the end of the freezing effect. A freeze effect 2 for deriving a symbol is executed. More specifically, the main control unit 41 executes the freeze effect 2 for 20 seconds in the reel stop state after the player performs the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R until the third stop according to the determination procedure. The game is delayed (for example, the operation of the start switch 7 for starting the next game is invalidated), and thereafter the symbol “7-7-7” is derived on the winning line LN. The freeze effect 2 is not limited to the game operated by the player according to the determination procedure, and may be executed before the reel rotation in the next game. In addition, the production control state controlled by the sub-control unit 91 at this time is associated with the occurrence of the advantageous AT. Here, the advantageous AT is an AT type determined by an AT type lottery described later, and is an AT having a higher possibility of occurrence of a chance zone than a normal AT.

  That is, when the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated a total of three times in the second determination procedure by the player, the main control unit 41 specifies that the sub-control unit 91 has controlled to the advantageous AT, and By executing the freeze effect 2 by setting the freeze flag 2, the player is notified that an advantageous AT has occurred. Thereby, the player can recognize that the advantageous AT has occurred by executing the freeze effect 2.

  Further, if the number of times the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the third determination procedure is 2, the predetermined control flag set by the main control unit 41 is the reel effect flag 1. When the reel effect flag 1 is set, the main control unit 41 executes a reel effect 1 that causes the reel to rotate slowly as a predetermined control. More specifically, the main control unit 41 executes the reel effect 1 in the reel stop state after the player performs the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R to the third stop according to the determination procedure, thereby performing a predetermined period. The game is delayed (for example, for 10 seconds) (for example, the operation of the start switch 7 for starting the next game is invalidated), and then the reel is slowly rotated again to stop it slowly. The reel effect 1 is not limited to the game operated by the player according to the determination procedure, but may be executed before the reel rotation in the next game. Further, the production control state controlled by the sub-control unit 91 at this time is associated with the occurrence of the normal chance zone. Here, the normal chance zone is a type of chance zone determined by a CZ lottery described later, and is a chance zone that is unlikely to increase the number of AT games.

  That is, the main control unit 41 specifies that when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated twice in total in the third determination procedure by the player, the sub control unit 91 controls the normal chance zone. By setting the reel effect flag 1 and executing the reel effect 1, the player is notified that a normal chance zone has occurred. Thereby, the player can recognize that the normal chance zone has occurred by executing the reel effect 1.

  In addition, if the number of times the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the third determination procedure is 3, the predetermined control flag set by the main control unit 41 is the reel effect flag 2. When the reel effect flag 2 is set, the main control unit 41 executes the reel effect 2 that reversely rotates the reel as a predetermined control. More specifically, the main control unit 41 executes the reel effect 2 in the reel stop state after the player performs the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R until the third stop according to the determination procedure, thereby performing a predetermined period. The game is delayed (for example, for 10 seconds) (for example, the operation of the start switch 7 for starting the next game is invalidated), and then the reel is reversely rotated again and stopped slowly. The reel effect 1 is not limited to the game operated by the player according to the determination procedure, but may be executed before the reel rotation in the next game. Further, a chance signal external output flag is set as a predetermined control flag by the main control unit 41. When the chance signal external output flag is set, the main control unit 41 outputs the chance signal to the outside as predetermined control. When the chance signal is output to the outside by the main control unit 41, the external lighting such as the calling lamp device 200 is lit in seven colors. Further, the production control state controlled by the sub-control unit 91 at this time is associated with the occurrence of an advantageous chance zone. Here, the advantageous chance zone is a type of chance zone determined by a CZ lottery described later, and is a chance zone in which the possibility of adding the number of AT games is higher than the normal chance zone.

  That is, the main control unit 41 specifies that when the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R has been operated a total of three times by the player in the third determination procedure, the sub control unit 91 has controlled the advantageous chance zone, and further The reel effect 2 is executed by setting the reel effect flag 2, and the chance signal is externally output by setting the chance signal external output flag. The occurrence is notified. Thereby, the player can recognize that the advantageous chance zone has occurred by executing the reel effect 2 and turning on the external illuminations in seven colors.

  Further, if the number of times that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the determination procedure is one time, the main control unit 41 performs the determination procedure performed by the player at that time and the operation in the determination procedure. One of the predetermined control flags is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c based on the number of times.

  If the number of times that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the reset procedure is one, the number of operations in the determination procedure performed by the player at that time stored in the RAM 91c by the main control unit 41. Is reset and initialized.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of predetermined control are selectively executed by the main control unit 41 in accordance with the number of operations performed by the player in the determination procedure.

  In the present embodiment, the type of the effect control state in the sub-control unit 91 is specified according to the number of operations operated by the determination procedure by the player, and the type of the effect control state is specified. A plurality of types of predetermined control are selectively executed by the main control unit 41. As a result, in the slot machine that assumes a configuration in which only one-way communication from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91 is possible, the main control unit 41 has various types according to the effect control state of the sub-control unit 91. Predetermined control can be selectively executed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of predetermined control are selectively executed by the main control unit 41 in accordance with the type of determination procedure operated by the player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the type of effect control state in the sub-control unit 91 is specified according to the type of determination procedure operated by the player, and a plurality of types are specified according to the specified type of effect control state. A predetermined type of control is selectively executed by the main control unit 41. As a result, in a slot machine that assumes a configuration in which only one-way communication from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91 is possible, the main control unit 41 has a wide variety of predetermined functions related to the control of the sub-control unit 91. Control can be selectively executed.

  Further, since the determination procedure and the determination procedure are different operation procedures associated with the same normal lip 1 or normal lip 2, a plurality of main control units 41 can be provided only by using one certain winning combination. A predetermined type of control can be selectively executed.

  In addition, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in either the determination procedure or the determination procedure, the symbol combination of Lip 1 or Lip 2 that is a re-game having the same degree of advantage for the player is obtained. Since it is derived, it can be operated in the determination procedure or the determination procedure without causing distrust to the player.

  Further, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the first determination procedure, operated in the second determination procedure, or operated in the third determination procedure, the degree of advantage for the player is the same. Since the symbol combination of Lip 1 or Lip 2 that is a re-game is derived, the player can be operated in the first determination procedure, the second determination procedure, or the third determination procedure without giving distrust to the player. it can.

[Production control state judgment processing]
Next, an effect control state determination process executed by the main control unit 41 in step Sd5 of the game process will be described. The main control unit 41 executes the effect control state determination process, thereby specifying the effect control state in the sub-control unit 91 and selectively executing a plurality of types of predetermined control according to the specified effect control state.

  First, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the determination combination winning flag is set in Sg5 of FIG. 14 (Sc1). When the determination winning combination flag is not set (N in Sc1), the main control unit 41 ends the effect control state determination process. On the other hand, when the determination combination winning flag is set (Y in Sc1), the main control unit 41 calculates the determination procedure from the pressing order actually operated by the player (Sc2).

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the determined determination procedure is a reset procedure (Sc3). When the pressing order operated by the player is a reset procedure (Y in Sc3), the main control unit 41 resets the determination count stored in the RAM 41c corresponding to the determination procedure, and resets the determination count A reset command indicating that it has been done and the reset content is generated, and the generated command is stored in the command buffer (Sc10). Thereafter, the main control unit 41 clears the determination winning combination flag (Sc9), and ends the effect control state determination process.

  On the other hand, when the pressing order operated by the player is not a reset procedure (N in Sc3), the main control unit 41 determines whether the determined determination procedure is a determination procedure (Sc4). When the pressing order operated by the player is not the determination procedure (N in Sc4), the main control unit 41 determines that the pressing order operated by the player is the first determination procedure, the second determination procedure, and the third determination. Which of the procedures is determined is determined (Sc5). Thereafter, the main control unit 41 updates the determination count stored in the RAM 41c by +1 corresponding to the determined determination procedure (Sc6). Next, the main control unit 41 resets the determination count stored in the RAM 41c corresponding to another determination procedure (Sc7). For example, when operated by the player in the first determination procedure, the main control unit 41 updates the determination count corresponding to the first determination procedure by +1 and also determines the determination count corresponding to the second determination procedure and the third determination procedure. To reset.

  Thereafter, the main control unit 41 generates a count update command indicating that the determination count corresponding to the determination procedure has been updated and the update content, and stores the generated command in the command buffer (Sc8). Thereafter, the main control unit 41 clears the determination winning combination flag (Sc9), and ends the effect control state determination process.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines in the process of Sc4 that the pressing order operated by the player is the determination procedure (Y in Sc4), the first determination procedure, the second determination procedure, and the second Among the three determination procedures, it is determined whether there is a determination procedure having a determination count of 2 or more (Sc11). When there is no determination procedure whose determination count is two times or more (N in Sc11), the main control unit 41 resets the determination count corresponding to all the determination procedures, generates a reset command, and generates The command is stored in the command buffer (Sc12). That is, in this case, the determination procedure corresponding to the first determination procedure, the second determination procedure, and the third determination procedure is operated by the player according to the determination procedure even though the determination count does not reach the predetermined number shown in FIG. Therefore, the determination counts corresponding to all the determination procedures are reset. Thereafter, the main control unit 41 clears the determination winning combination flag (Sc9), and ends the effect control state determination process.

  When there is a determination procedure in which the determination count is two times or more (Y in Sc11), the main control unit 41 sets a predetermined control flag corresponding to the counted determination procedure and the number of determination counts in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. (Sc13). For example, as shown in FIG. 16, the main control unit 41 sets the AT signal external output flag 1 when the determination count corresponding to the first determination procedure is three. Thereafter, the main control unit 41 resets the determination count, generates a reset command, and stores the generated command in the command buffer (Sc14).

  Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the predetermined control flag set in Sc13 is the AT signal external output flag 1 (Sc15). When the set predetermined control flag is not the AT signal external output flag 1 (N in Sc15), the main control unit 41 clears the determination combination winning flag (Sc9), and ends the effect control state determination process. On the other hand, when the set predetermined control flag is the AT signal external output flag 1 (Y in Sc15), the main control unit 41 sets the determination period shortening flag (Sc16). In this case, since the main control unit 41 specifies that the effect control state in the sub control unit 91 is the AT1 set, the determination period shortening flag is set, so that the AT2 set and subsequent In addition to the normal lip 1, the normal lip 2 is also set as a determination role. Thereafter, the main control unit 41 clears the determination winning combination flag (Sc9), and ends the effect control state determination process.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the type of the effect control state in the sub control unit 91 is specified according to the number of operations operated by the determination procedure by the player, and the specified type of the effect control state is specified. Accordingly, a plurality of types of predetermined control are selectively executed by the main control unit 41. As a result, in the slot machine that assumes a configuration in which only one-way communication from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91 is possible, the main control unit 41 has various types according to the effect control state of the sub-control unit 91. Predetermined control can be selectively executed.

[Predetermined control execution processing]
Next, the predetermined control execution process executed in the timer interruption process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 periodically (about 0.56 ms) and interrupting the game process will be described.

  In the predetermined control execution process, the main control unit 41 first determines whether any predetermined control flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. When any one of the predetermined control flags is set, the main control unit 41 executes predetermined control corresponding to the set predetermined control flag at a predetermined timing. For example, if the freeze flag 1 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, the main control unit 41 freezes the freeze effect 1 at a predetermined timing (for example, in the game in which the predetermined control flag is confirmed or in the next game). Production 1 is executed. Further, the main control unit 41, for example, outputs an AT signal 1 output command if the AT signal external output flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and outputs the AT signal 2 if the AT signal external output flag 2 is set. If the chance signal external output flag is set, an output instruction for the chance signal is set, and the AT signal 1, the AT signal 2, or the chance signal is externally output in an external output control process described later.

  Further, when executing the predetermined control, the main control unit 41 generates a predetermined control executed command indicating that the predetermined control has been executed, and stores the generated command in the command buffer.

[External output control processing]
Next, the external output control process executed in the timer interrupt process (main) that the main control unit 41 periodically interrupts and executes the game process (about 0.56 ms) will be described.

  In the external output control process, the main control unit 41 first determines whether or not an AT signal (AT signal 1, AT signal 2) or a chance signal output command is set. The main control unit 41 outputs the AT signal 1 to the outside if an output command for the AT signal 1 is set. As a result, the external illumination is lit in blue. Also, the main control unit 41 outputs the AT signal 2 to the outside if an output command for the AT signal 2 is set. As a result, the external illumination is lit in yellow. Further, the main control unit 41 outputs the chance signal to the outside if a chance signal output command is set. As a result, the external illumination is lit in seven colors. Other signals (medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, etc.) are also output externally in the external output control process.

  Next, various control contents executed by the sub-control unit 91 in the present embodiment will be described below.

[AT lottery processing]
The AT lottery process executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining an AT lottery table managed by the sub-control unit 91.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not to control the AT when the winning combination (in this embodiment, weak watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, strong watermelon) is won. Execute. In the present embodiment, the lottery object combination (in this embodiment, weak watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, and strong watermelon) that triggered the AT lottery is also referred to as an AT combination. In the AT lottery, by determining the number of navigation stocks including 0, whether or not to provide the navigation stock number is determined.

  The number of navigation stocks indicates the number of rights controlled by the AT over a predetermined number of games (one set of 50 games in the present embodiment). By consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stocks, the AT is controlled for a predetermined number of games, and during that period, navigation effects (including determination navigation effects) are executed. For this reason, it can be said that the greater the determined number of navigation stocks, the higher the degree of advantage for the player. When the number of navigation stock remains and when a new navigation stock number is acquired, the number of navigation stocks acquired this time is added to the number of remaining navigation stocks.

  In the present embodiment, the average winning number of navigation stocks in the AT lottery varies depending on the type of AT combination.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, when the first AT lottery condition for winning a weak watermelon regardless of the RT state and the AT state is satisfied, the winning probability of acquiring the navigation stock is set to 10%. Further, the winning probability that the number of navigation stock given when the navigation stock is acquired is 1 is set to 80%, and the winning probability that is 2 is set to 20%.

  Further, when the second AT lottery condition for winning the weak cherry regardless of the RT state and the AT state is satisfied, the winning probability of acquiring the navigation stock is set to 20%. In addition, the winning probability that the number of navigation stock given when the navigation stock is acquired is 1 is set to 70%, the winning probability that becomes 2 is set to 20%, and the winning probability that becomes 3 is 10 % Is set.

  In addition, when the third AT lottery condition for winning a strong cherry regardless of the RT state and the AT state is satisfied, the winning probability of acquiring the navigation stock is set to 50%. In addition, the winning probability that the number of navigation stock given when the navigation stock is acquired is 1 is set to 30%, the winning probability that becomes 2 is set to 40%, and the winning probability that becomes 3 is 10 %, And the winning probability of 4 is set to 10%.

  In addition, when the fourth AT lottery condition for winning strong watermelon regardless of the RT state or AT state is satisfied, the winning probability of acquiring the navigation stock is set to 70%. Then, the winning probability that the number of navigation stock given when the navigation stock is acquired is 1 is set to 20%, the winning probability that becomes 2 is set to 40%, and the winning probability that becomes 3 is 20 %, And the winning probability of 4 is set to 10%.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, among the weak watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, and strong watermelon, the first AT lottery condition triggered by the winning of the weak watermelon having the highest winning probability in the internal lottery is the most Navistock. In addition, the number of navigation stocks granted is reduced. On the other hand, in the internal lottery, the 4th AT lottery condition triggered by the winning of the strong watermelon with the lowest winning probability is the easiest to acquire the navigation stock, and the number of navigation stocks to be given is also increased. In this embodiment, the player can have a sense of expectation for the acquisition of navigation stock by executing the winning role suggestion effect when winning the cherry role (weak cherry, strong cherry). You can improve your interests.

[AT type lottery processing]
Next, the AT type lottery process executed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described. FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining an AT type lottery table managed by the sub-control unit 91.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes the AT type lottery together with the AT lottery when the AT combination is won. In the AT type lottery, when the navigation stock is acquired by the AT lottery, the type of AT controlled by consuming the navigation stock is determined. In the present embodiment, as described above, as the types of ATs, the normal AT that is less likely to generate a chance zone and the advantageous AT that is more likely to generate a chance zone than the normal AT are provided. .

In the present embodiment, the AT type in the AT type lottery varies depending on the type of AT combination.
More specifically, as shown in FIG. 19, when the first AT type lottery condition that the weak watermelon wins regardless of the RT state and the AT state is satisfied, the winning probability of the normal AT is set to 90%, and the advantageous AT The winning probability is set to 10%.

  In addition, when the second AT type lottery condition for winning a weak cherry regardless of the RT state and the AT state is satisfied, the winning probability of the normal AT is set to 70%, and the winning probability of the advantageous AT is set to 30%. .

  In addition, when the third AT type lottery condition for winning the strong cherry regardless of the RT state and the AT state is satisfied, the winning probability of the normal AT is set to 50%, and the winning probability of the advantageous AT is set to 50%. .

  In addition, when the fourth AT type lottery condition for winning a strong watermelon regardless of the RT state and the AT state is satisfied, the winning probability of the normal AT is set to 30%, and the winning probability of the advantageous AT is set to 70%. .

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the first AT type lottery condition triggered by the winning of the weak watermelon having the highest winning probability in the internal lottery among the weak watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, and strong watermelon is the most normal. It is easy to be determined by the AT, and it is difficult to determine the most advantageous AT. On the other hand, in the internal lottery, the fourth AT type lottery condition triggered by the winning of the strong watermelon having the lowest winning probability is most difficult to be determined as the normal AT, and is more likely to be determined as the most advantageous AT.

[CZ lottery processing]
Next, the CZ lottery process executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described. FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining the CZ lottery table managed by the sub-control unit 91.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes CZ lottery when the lottery role (in this embodiment, weak watermelon, weak cherry) is won in the AT state (that is, ART state) in RT2. In the CZ lottery, whether or not to generate a chance zone and the type of the chance zone are determined. In the present embodiment, as described above, as the CZ type, the normal chance zone in which the number of AT games in the controlled AT is less likely to be added to the predetermined number of games (for example, 30 games), and the AT in the controlled AT There is an advantageous chance zone in which the number of AT games is likely to be increased by a predetermined number of games (for example, 30 games) higher than the normal chance zone.

  In the present embodiment, the probability of occurrence of the chance zone in the CZ lottery and the CZ type differ depending on the type of the combination (weak watermelon, weak cherry) that has become the lottery opportunity.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 20, when the first CZ lottery condition for winning a weak watermelon in the normal AT at RT2 is satisfied, the chance probability of occurrence of the chance zone is set to 30%. When the chance zone occurs, the winning probability that the type of the chance zone becomes the normal chance zone is set to 80%, and the winning probability that becomes the advantageous chance zone is set to 20%. Under this condition, the additional probability when a normal chance zone occurs is set to 30%, and the additional probability when an advantageous chance zone occurs is set to 50%.

  Further, when the second CZ lottery condition for winning a weak watermelon in the advantageous AT at RT2 is satisfied, the probability of occurrence of the chance zone is set to 40%. When the chance zone is generated, the chance zone type is set to 40% as a normal chance zone, and the winning probability as an advantageous chance zone is set to 60%. Under this condition, the additional probability when a normal chance zone occurs is set to 30%, and the additional probability when an advantageous chance zone occurs is set to 50%.

  In addition, when the third CZ lottery condition for winning a weak cherry in the normal AT at RT2 is satisfied, the probability of occurrence of the chance zone is set to 50%. When the chance zone is generated, the chance zone type is set to 50%, and the winning probability to be the advantageous chance zone is set to 50%. Under this condition, the additional probability when a normal chance zone occurs is set to 50%, and the additional probability when an advantageous chance zone occurs is set to 80%.

  Further, when the fourth CZ lottery condition for winning a weak cherry in the advantageous AT at RT2 is satisfied, the probability of occurrence of the chance zone is set to 80%. When the chance zone is generated, the chance zone type is set to the normal chance zone, and the winning probability is set to 20%, and the winning chance to be the advantageous chance zone is set to 80%. In this condition, the additional probability when the normal chance zone occurs is set to 50%, and the additional probability when the advantageous chance zone occurs is set to 50%.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the weak watermelon in the internal lottery is more than the first CZ lottery condition and the second CZ lottery condition triggered by the winning of the weak watermelon having a high winning probability in the internal lottery among the weak watermelon and the weak cherry. The chance zone is more likely to occur in the third CZ lottery condition and the fourth CZ lottery condition triggered by the winning of a weak cherry with a lower probability of winning.

  In the present embodiment, the second CZ lottery is based on an advantageous AT that is less controlled than the normal AT than the first CZ lottery condition and the third CZ lottery condition under the normal AT, out of the two types of AT states. The condition and the fourth CZ lottery condition are more likely to be an advantageous chance zone than the normal chance zone.

[Decision navigation production execution processing]
Next, the navigation effect execution process for determination executed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described. The sub-control unit 91 executes a determination navigation effect execution process for causing the main control unit 41 to execute predetermined control corresponding to the effect control state being controlled by executing the determination navigation effect execution process. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the determination navigation effect execution process executed by the sub-control unit 91.

  First, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a reset flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Se1). Here, the reset flag is a flag that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c by the sub control unit 91 in a count reset process of FIG. 22 to be described later. By setting the reset flag, the sub control unit 91 The determination count stored in the RAM 91c corresponding to the determination procedure can be reset, and the determination count stored in the RAM 41c can be reset by the main control unit 41.

  When the reset flag is set (Y in Se1), the sub control unit 91 executes a determination navigation effect corresponding to the reset procedure (Se2). Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 clears the reset flag (Se3), and ends the determination navigation effect execution process.

  On the other hand, if the reset flag is not set (N in Se1), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a determination combination winning command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Se4). The sub-control unit 91 can specify the winning combination for determination, the type of the winning combination for determination, and the stop order type determined by the main control unit 41 from the determination combination winning command. When the sub-control unit 91 has not received the determination combination winning command (N in Se4), the determination navigation effect execution process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 receives the determination winning combination command (Y in Se4), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT is in progress (Se5). If the sub-control unit 91 is not in the AT (N in Se5), the determination navigation effect execution process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the sub-control unit 91 is performing AT (Y in Se5), the sub-control unit 91 confirms the effect control state currently being controlled (Se6). In this process, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the control is performed for the AT 1st set, whether or not the control is performed after the 2nd AT set, whether the normal AT is generated, whether the advantageous AT is generated, It is confirmed whether a chance zone has occurred and whether an advantageous chance zone has occurred.

  The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the predetermined control corresponding to the effect control state confirmed in Se6 has already been executed (Se7). Here, in the RAM 91c of the sub control unit 91, as in the case of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, the stop order type determination table shown in FIG. 15 and the relationship between the predetermined control and the determination procedure shown in FIG. The corresponding table is stored. When the sub control unit 91 receives a predetermined control executed command indicating that the predetermined control has been executed from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 uses these tables to perform the predetermined control corresponding to the confirmed effect control state. Whether or not has already been executed. If the predetermined control corresponding to the confirmed effect control state has already been executed (Y in Se7), the sub-control unit 91 ends the determination navigation effect execution process.

  On the other hand, if the predetermined control corresponding to the confirmed effect control state has not been executed yet (N in Se7), the sub-control unit 91, among the first determination procedure, the second determination procedure, and the third determination procedure, It is determined whether or not the determination count has reached a predetermined number (the number shown in FIG. 16) (Se8). The sub-control unit 91 responds to the determination procedure when any of the first determination procedure, the second determination procedure, and the third determination procedure has reached the predetermined count (Y in Se8). The determination navigation effect to be executed is executed (Se9). At this time, in the judgment role navigation effect executed by the sub-control unit 91, the player is notified of the push order based on the judgment role type and stop order type identified from the judgment role winning command received in the process of Se4. The For example, as shown in FIG. 15, if the stop order type 0 is determined when the main control unit 41 wins the normal lip 1, the sub-control unit 91 causes the player to operate the middle right push as the determination procedure. For this purpose, a determination-use role navigation effect is executed. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the determination navigation effect execution process.

  On the other hand, if none of the first determination procedure, the second determination procedure, and the third determination procedure has reached the predetermined number of determination counts (N at Se8), the sub-control unit 91 determines at Se6. Based on the confirmed effect control state, a determination navigation effect corresponding to any one of the first determination procedure, the second determination procedure, and the third determination procedure is executed (Se10). At this time, in the judgment role navigation effect executed by the sub-control unit 91, the player is notified of the push order based on the judgment role type and stop order type identified from the judgment role winning command received in the process of Se4. The For example, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the stop order type 0 is determined when the main control unit 41 wins the normal lip 1, and the effect control state confirmed in Se 6 is the occurrence state of the advantageous AT. For example, the sub-control unit 91 performs a determination-use role navigation effect for causing the player to operate the middle right press as the second determination procedure. Next, the sub-control unit 91 updates the determination count corresponding to the determination procedure notified by the determination role navigation effect by 1 (Se11), and ends the determination navigation effect execution process.

[Count reset processing]
Next, the count reset process executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described. The sub-control unit 91 can reset the determination count stored in the RAM 91c and reset the determination count stored in the RAM 41c by the main control unit 41 by executing the count reset process. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the control content of the count reset process executed by the sub-control unit 91.

  First, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a count update command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sb1). If the sub-control unit 91 has not received the count update command (N in Sb1), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether a reset command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sb6). If the sub control unit 91 has not received a reset command from the main control unit 41 (N in Sb6), the sub control unit 91 ends the count reset process. On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 receives a reset command from the main control unit 41 (Y in Sb6), the sub control unit 91 resets determination counts corresponding to all the determination procedures stored in the RAM 91c (Sb7). Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the count reset process.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the count update command has been received in the process of Sb1 (Y in Sb1), the main control unit 41 is based on the update contents of the determination count specified by the count update command. The determination count stored in the RAM 41c and the determination count stored in the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91 are collated (Sb2).

  Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the determination count on the main control unit 41 side and the determination count on the sub-control unit 91 side are inconsistent based on the collation result in Sb2 (Sb3). If the determination counts match (N in Sb3), the sub-control unit 91 ends the count reset process.

  On the other hand, if the determination counts do not match (Y in Sb3), the sub-control unit 91 sets the reset flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sb4), and corresponds to all the determination procedures stored in the RAM 91c. The determination count is reset (Sb5). Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the count reset process.

  Here, the following cases can be considered as cases where the judgment counts do not match. For example, in the determination count on the sub-control unit 91 side, since the determination procedure according to the effect control state has reached a predetermined number of times, in order for the main control unit 41 to execute the predetermined control according to the effect control state, It is assumed that the control unit 91 executes a navigation effect corresponding to the determination procedure. At this time, even though the determination count on the main control unit 41 side matches the determination count on the sub control unit 91 side, the player does not follow the navigation effect corresponding to the determination procedure, and either determination is made. It is assumed that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the procedure. In other words, on the main control unit 41 side, the determination count corresponding to the operated determination procedure is updated by +1 without executing the predetermined control. In such a case, the predetermined control that the sub control unit 91 wants the main control unit 41 to execute is not executed, and the predetermined control according to the effect control state in the sub control unit 91 is not executed by the main control unit 41. Arise. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the sub control unit 91 receives the count update command from the main control unit 41, the determination counts are collated, and when the two do not match, the determination count on the sub control unit 91 side is The determination count on the main control unit 41 side is reset.

  Thus, even when it is desired to count the number of operations operated in the determination procedure from the beginning, the sub-control unit 91 stores the main control unit 41 by executing the navigation effect that can specify the reset procedure. The judgment count can be reset and initialized.

[Example until predetermined control is executed]
Here, with reference to FIG. 23, an example of a timing chart for explaining an example of control contents on the main control unit 41 side and the sub control unit 91 side until the predetermined control is executed will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 23, when a normal AT occurs as the effect control state in the sub-control unit 91 and the player is operated twice in the second determination procedure correspondingly, the main control unit 41 performs the freeze effect. The case of executing 1 is shown.

  In FIG. 23, as the processing on the main control unit 41 side, the AT role winning, the determination winning combination, the determination winning command, the determination of the operation procedure, the count on the main control unit 41 side, the count update command, An example of a timing chart in a process related to a reset command and predetermined control is shown. When the AT role is won, when the AT role is won, when the judgment role is won, when the judgment role is won, and when the judgment win command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 for the judgment win command In addition, regarding the determination of the operation procedure, when the player determines the pressing order in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the determination count on the main control unit 41 side is updated by +1 for the count on the main control unit 41 side. When the count update command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 for the count update command, when the reset command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 for the reset command, the predetermined control is performed for the predetermined control. When it is executed, it is shown that it starts up from OFF to ON.

  FIG. 23 also shows an example of a timing chart in the process related to the AT lottery and AT type lottery, the determination navigation effect, and the count on the sub-control unit 91 as the process on the sub-control unit 91 side. . For AT lottery and AT type lottery, when AT lottery and AT type lottery are executed, for determination navigation effect, when determination navigation effect is executed, for sub-control unit 91 side count, sub-control unit It is shown that when the determination count on the 91 side is updated by +1, each rises from OFF to ON. FIG. 23 also shows that each time one game is executed, the game starts up from OFF to ON.

  As shown in FIG. 23, when a weak cherry is won at the timing t1 of the first game in RT1, the AT control lottery and the AT type lottery are executed in the sub-control unit 91. As a result of these lotteries, it is assumed that navigation stock is given and the occurrence of a normal AT is confirmed. In this case, the effect control state in the sub-control unit 91 is a state in which normal AT has occurred.

  Thereafter, the promotion lip is won by the navigation effect, and after RT2, and when the normal lip 1 is won at the timing t2 of the tenth game, the stop order type is determined by the processing of Sg4 in FIG. . The type determined at this time is type 0. In addition, the determination winning combination command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the process of Sg6 of FIG. On the other hand, in the sub-control unit 91, a determination navigation effect that notifies the middle right press is executed as the second determination procedure in the process of Se10 of FIG. In addition, the determination count corresponding to the second determination procedure on the sub-control unit 91 side is updated by +1.

  Next, at the timing t3, the operation procedure performed by the player in the process of Sc2 of FIG. 17 in the main control unit 41 is determined. The determined operation procedure is assumed to be the second determination procedure according to the determination navigation effect. Therefore, the determination count corresponding to the second determination procedure on the main control unit 41 side is updated by +1.

  Next, at timing t4, the count update command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the process of Sc8 in FIG. At this time, the sub-control unit 91 collates the determination count in the count reset process of FIG.

  Next, when the normal lip 1 is won at the timing t5 of the 12th game, the stop order type is determined by the processing of Sg4 in FIG. The type determined at this time is type 1. In addition, the determination winning combination command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the process of Sg6 of FIG. On the other hand, in the sub-control unit 91, a determination navigation effect for informing the right middle press is executed as the second determination procedure in the process of Se10 in FIG. Further, the determination count corresponding to the second determination procedure on the sub-control unit 91 side is updated by +1, and is counted twice in total.

  Next, at timing t6, the operation procedure performed by the player in the process of Sc2 in FIG. 17 in the main control unit 41 is determined. The determined operation procedure is assumed to be the second determination procedure according to the determination navigation effect. Therefore, the determination count corresponding to the second determination procedure on the main control unit 41 side is updated by +1, and is counted twice in total.

  Next, at timing t7, the count update command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the process of Sc8 in FIG. At this time, the sub-control unit 91 collates the determination count in the count reset process of FIG.

  Next, when the normal lip 1 is won at the timing t8 of the 14th game, the stop order type is determined by the process of Sg4 in FIG. The type determined at this time is type 0. In addition, the determination winning combination command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the process of Sg6 of FIG. On the other hand, in the sub-control unit 91, the determination navigation effect that notifies the middle right press is executed as the determination procedure in the process of Se9 in FIG.

  Next, at timing t9, the operation procedure performed by the player in the process of Sc2 of FIG. 17 in the main control unit 41 is determined. It is assumed that the determined operation procedure is a determination procedure according to the determination navigation effect. Then, the determination count corresponding to the second determination procedure on the main control unit 41 side is reset.

  Next, at timing t10, a reset command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the process of Sc14 in FIG. At this time, the sub-control unit 91 resets the determination count in the process of Sb7 in FIG.

  Next, at the timing t11 of the 15th game, the freeze effect 1 is executed as the predetermined control in the predetermined control execution process in the main control unit 41, and “BAR-BAR-BAR” is displayed on the winning line LN at the end of the 15th game effect. ”Is derived.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of predetermined control are selectively executed by the main control unit 41 in accordance with the number of operations performed by the player in the determination procedure. As a result, in a slot machine that assumes a configuration in which only one-way communication from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91 is possible, the main control unit 41 has a wide variety of predetermined functions related to the control of the sub-control unit 91. Control can be selectively executed.

  In the present embodiment, the type of the effect control state in the sub-control unit 91 is specified according to the number of operations operated by the determination procedure by the player, and the type of the effect control state is specified. A plurality of types of predetermined control are selectively executed by the main control unit 41. As a result, in the slot machine that assumes a configuration in which only one-way communication from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91 is possible, the main control unit 41 has various types according to the effect control state of the sub-control unit 91. Predetermined control can be selectively executed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, a plurality of types of predetermined control are performed according to the type of determination procedure operated by the player based on the determination navigation effect executed by the sub-control unit 91. 41 is selectively executed. As a result, in a slot machine that assumes a configuration in which only one-way communication from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91 is possible, the main control unit 41 has a wide variety of predetermined functions related to the control of the sub-control unit 91. Control can be selectively executed.

  In the present embodiment, the type of effect control state in the sub control unit 91 is specified according to the type of determination procedure operated by the player based on the determination navigation effect executed by the sub control unit 91. At the same time, a plurality of types of predetermined control are selectively executed by the main control unit 41 according to the types of the specified effect control states. As a result, in a slot machine that assumes a configuration in which only one-way communication from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91 is possible, the main control unit 41 has a wide variety of predetermined functions related to the control of the sub-control unit 91. Control can be selectively executed.

[Suggested production execution process]
Next, the suggestion effect execution process performed by the sub control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. By executing the suggestion effect execution process, the sub-control unit 91 determines the winning combination suggestion effect, the continuation suggestion effect, and the navigation stock suggestion depending on the type of winning combination and whether or not it is the execution period of the determination navigation effect. Perform the production.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the sub-control unit 91 first determines whether or not AT is in progress (Sp1). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the vehicle is not in AT (N in Sp1), the suggestion effect execution process is terminated. On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the AT is being performed (Y in Sp1), it determines whether or not an internal winning command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sp2). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the internal winning command has not been received (N in Sp2), the suggestion effect execution process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the internal winning command has been received (Y in Sp2), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the winning combination of cherry (weak cherry or strong cherry) has been won (Sp3). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the cherry role is won (Y in Sp3), the sub-control unit 91 executes a winning combination suggesting effect (Sp4). Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 proceeds to the process of Sp5 described later.

  On the other hand, when determining that the cherry role is not won (N in Sp3), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the normal lip 1 is won (Sp8). If the sub-control unit 91 determines that the normal lip 1 has not been won (N in Sp8), the process proceeds to Sp5.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal lip 1 is won (Y in Sp8), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not it is within the executable period of the determination navigation effect (Sp9). When determining that the determination navigation effect is not within the executable period (N in Sp9), the sub control unit 91 executes the winning combination suggesting effect (Sp11) because the determination navigation effect is not executed. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 proceeds to the process of Sp5. Here, the executable period of the determination navigation effect in the present embodiment is the effect that the main control unit 41 performs on the sub-control unit 91 side after the effect control state on the sub-control unit 91 side changes during AT. This is a period from when the control state is specified until predetermined control is executed.

  When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the determination navigation effect is within the executable period (Y in Sp9), the determination navigation effect is executed for the selected normal lip 1, so that the winning combination suggestion effect is displayed. Instead, a continuation suggestion effect is executed (Sp10). That is, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the normal lip 1 has been won in the process of Sp8, and further determines that it is within the executable period of the navigation effect for determination in the process of Sp9. Regulate the execution of the production. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 proceeds to the process of Sp5.

  In the process of Sp5, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the navigation stock suggestion effect execution flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sp5). The navigation stock suggestion effect execution flag is a flag that triggers execution of a navigation stock suggestion effect that suggests whether or not navigation stock has been newly acquired in the AT lottery. This navigation stock suggestion effect execution flag is set regardless of whether or not navigation stock has been acquired by AT lottery.

  When the sub control unit 91 determines that the navigation stock suggestion effect execution flag is not set in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c (N in Sp5), the suggestion effect execution process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the navigation stock suggestion effect execution flag is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Y in Sp5), the sub control unit 91 determines whether it is the execution timing of the navigation stock suggestion effect ( Sp6). In the present embodiment, the Navistock suggestion effect is set to the execution timing after digesting a predetermined game after winning the AT role (for example, the next game after winning or two games), and from the execution timing to three games. Navistock suggestion production is executed. The navigation stock suggestion effect is executed when the navigation stock suggestion effect execution flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c and at a predetermined execution timing, regardless of whether or not the determination navigation effect is executed. It is like that. In the present embodiment, the acquisition of the navigation stock is also notified by the freeze effect by the main control unit 41, but the navigation stock suggestion effect is executed even when the navigation stock is not acquired. Yes. Therefore, the execution of the Navistock suggestion effect does not mean that the Navistock acquisition has been confirmed, but the player is confident that Navistock will be acquired by being confirmed by the freeze effect. You can immerse yourself in joy.

  When the sub-control unit 91 determines that it is not the execution timing of the navigation stock suggestion effect (N in Sp6), the suggestion effect execution process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is the execution timing of the navigation stock suggestion effect (Y in Sp6), the sub control unit 91 executes the navigation stock suggestion effect (Sp7). That is, unlike the execution of the winning combination suggestion effect, the sub control unit 91 sets the navigation stock suggestion effect execution flag and when the execution timing has arrived, regardless of the processing result of Sp8 or Sp9, Perform the production. In this way, by executing the navigation stock suggestion effect, it is possible to give the player the expectation that the navigation stock may have been newly acquired and to improve the interest of the game. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the suggestion effect execution process.

  In addition, the suggestion effect execution process shown in FIG. 24 shows an example of a process executed in the first set of AT. For the second and subsequent sets of AT, normal lip 2 is also added to the determination role, and therefore, in the processing of Sp8, in addition to the normal lip 1 win determination, the normal lip 2 win determination is also performed.

[Director's suggestion effect, continuation suggestion effect, and navigation stock suggestion effect]
Next, the contents of the winning combination suggestion effect, the continuation suggestion effect, and the navigation stock suggestion effect executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 25A is a diagram for explaining the content of the winning combination suggesting effect. As shown in FIG. 25 (a), in the winning combination suggestion effect, the character image 51a indicating "Li" reminiscent of the normal lip 1 and the normal lip 2 on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, and the cherry portion are reminiscent. A character image 51b indicating “H” is displayed. In the winning combination suggestion effect, an image of the character pointing at the character image 51a and the character image 51b is displayed, and the normal Lip 1 and the normal Lip 2 or the cherry role is reminiscent. A character image 51c is displayed. Thereby, when the winning combination suggestion effect is executed, the player can recognize that the winning combination of the cherry combination or the normal lip 1 and the normal lip 2 is confirmed by checking the screen of the liquid crystal display 51.

  In this way, in the winning combination suggestion effect, by displaying the character image and the character images 51a to 51c on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, the player is informed that he has won the cherry role or normal lip 1 and It can be suggested that the normal lip 2 is won.

  FIG. 25 (b) is a diagram for explaining the contents of the effect of the continuation suggestion effect. In addition, since the continuation suggestion effect is an effect that is executed instead of the winning combination suggestion effect when the navigation effect is executed, in FIG. 25B, the effect contents of the continuation suggestion effect and the determination navigation effect. It is shown. As an example of the determination navigation effect, the content of the determination navigation effect corresponding to the reset procedure is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (b), in the continuation suggestion effect, a character image is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 and a character image 51d of “may continue?” Is displayed. In the navigation effect performed simultaneously with the continuation suggestion effect, a left operation procedure image 51e showing the operation procedure of the reel 2L and a middle operation procedure image 51f showing the operation procedure of the reel 2C are displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. A right operation procedure image 51g showing the operation procedure of the reel 2R is displayed. That is, since it is within the execution period of the determination navigation effect, the determination navigation effect is executed. Thus, when the continuation suggestion effect and the determination navigation effect are executed, the player recognizes that he / she has not won at least the cherry role that is not the navigation target character by checking the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. At the same time, it can be recognized that there is a possibility of continuing to the next set after the set of currently controlled ATs is completed.

  Thus, in the continuation suggestion effect, by displaying the character image and the character image 51d on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, the next set is set for the player after the AT currently being controlled is set. It can be suggested that there is a possibility of continuing.

  FIG. 25 (c) is a diagram illustrating the contents of the effect of the navigation stock suggestion effect. The navigation stock suggestion effect is executed over three games from a predetermined execution timing (after winning the navigation stock lottery and after the predetermined game is digested).

  As shown in FIG. 25C, in the navigation stock suggestion effect, a character image 51 h of “Chance !!” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. The effect by the character image 51h is performed in the first game and the second game from the execution timing. Then, in the third game from the execution timing, if the navigation stock has been acquired by the navigation stock lottery, the character image 51j “Navistock acquisition!” Is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, if the navigation stock has not been acquired, a character image 51k of “sorry” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51.

  In this way, in the navigation stock suggestion effect, in the third game from the execution timing, the player is expected to acquire the navigation stock by the effect by the character image 51h in the first game and the second game from the predetermined execution timing. By the effect by the character image 51j or the character image 51k, it is possible to definitely notify whether or not the navigation stock has been acquired and improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, since a navigation stock suggestion effect that is a series of continuous effects over a plurality of games (three games in the present embodiment) is executed, it is determined whether or not the navigation stock has been acquired over a plurality of games (three games). By suggesting it to the player, the interest of the game can be further improved.

  When the execution timing of the navigation stock suggestion effect overlaps with the execution timing of other effects (winning role suggestion effect, judgment navigation effect, and continuation suggestion effect), the execution timing of one of the effects is shifted. May be. For example, when the execution timing of the Navistock suggestion effect overlaps with the execution timing of the winning combination suggestion effect, the winning combination suggestion effect is executed first (for example, from the start of the game to the second stop), and then the Navistock suggestion effect is performed. May be executed (for example, executed from the second stop to the third stop). Furthermore, when the execution timing of the navigation stock suggestion effect when the navigation stock is not acquired overlaps with the execution timing of the winning role suggestion effect, the winning role is indicated by the effect of the navigation stock suggestion effect (character image 51k of “sorry”). In this case, the navigation stock suggestion effect may not be executed because it seems that the cherry role winning suggested in the suggestion effect has not been won. Further, when the execution timing of the navigation stock suggestion effect when the navigation stock is acquired overlaps with the execution timing of the continuous suggestion effect, the player is notified that the AT is executed by the navigation stock suggestion effect. In this case, the continuation suggestion effect may not be executed. The navigation stock suggestion effect may be anything that is not restricted depending on whether or not the determination navigation effect is executed.

[Timing chart for AT]
Next, an example of a timing chart for various effects in the AT will be described with reference to FIG.

  In FIG. 26, the AT, the count on the main control unit 41 side, the predetermined control (external output of the AT signal), the determination navigation effect, the navigation effect at the time of normal lip 1 winning, and the time at the time of normal lip 2 winning An example of a timing chart of a navigation effect, a navigation effect other than for determination, a winning combination suggestion effect for a determination combination, a continuation suggestion effect, and a navigation stock suggestion effect is shown. Note that the AT indicates that it is turned on when it is controlled by the AT, and that it is turned off when it is not controlled by the AT. Regarding the count on the main control unit 41 side, it is shown that when the player operates the determination role in the first determination procedure and the main control unit 41 counts, the main control unit 41 starts from OFF to ON. As for the predetermined control, when an external output signal (AT signal 1, AT signal 2) including information indicating the number of AT sets (for example, the number of consecutive chunks) is output from the main control unit 41 to the outside, it rises from OFF to ON. The effect is shown.

  The determination navigation effect indicates that the determination navigation effect is turned on when the determination navigation effect can be executed, and that the determination navigation effect is turned off when the determination navigation effect cannot be executed. In addition, for the normal lip 1 or the normal lip 2 that is a determination role, the timing at which the determination navigation effect or the normal navigation effect is executed is shown. For navigation effects other than those for determination, it is indicated that the navigation effect is turned on when a navigation effect other than that for determination is executable, and it is indicated that it is turned OFF when the navigation effect other than for determination is not executable. ing. Here, the navigation effect other than for determination is the navigation effect executed by the sub control unit 91 when the navigation target combination other than the normal lip 1 or the normal lip 2 that is the determination combination is won, or the normal lip 1 or It is a normal navigation effect that is not used for determination when the normal lip 2 is won. As for the continuation suggestion effect, it is indicated that the continuation suggestion effect is turned on in a state where the continuation suggestion effect is executable, and the continuation suggestion effect is indicated as being turned off when the continuation suggestion effect is not executable. As for the navigation stock suggestion effect, it is indicated that the navigation stock suggestion effect is turned on when the navigation stock suggestion effect can be executed, and it is indicated that the navigation stock suggestion effect is turned off when the navigation stock suggestion effect cannot be executed. In FIG. 26, a case where 50 games are played in one set and AT is played up to the second set will be described as an example.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the AT started from the timing t1 is controlled over a period of one set 50 games, and the first set ends at the timing t3. After that, the second set of ATs starts from the timing t3, and the second set ends at the timing t5. In the AT, a determination navigation effect and a navigation effect other than the determination effect are executed.

  In a specific period in which it is determined whether or not the main control unit 41 is AT in the first set of ATs, the main control unit 41 selects a predetermined stop order type by lottery when the normal lip 1 is won, and the stop Information specifying the order type is included in the determination winning combination command and transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 executes the determination navigation effect based on the stop order type specified from the information included in the determination combination winning command. The main control unit 41 updates the determination count by +1 when the pressing order actually operated by the player is the first determination procedure. Then, when the determination count reaches 3 times within the AT of one set of 50 games, the main control unit 41 externally outputs an AT signal 1 that specifies that it is the first AT1 set as indicated by timing t2. . As a result, it is possible to identify the first set of ATs in the external device. In this way, in the first set of ATs, the normal lip 1 corresponds as a determination role. In the first set of ATs, the normal lip 2 is not used as a determining role, and thus even if the normal lip 2 is won, a normal navigation effect is executed.

  Here, after the main control unit 41 has been able to specify the number of AT sets within one set of ATs, it is not necessary to determine the push order for the determination combination again. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 performs navigation other than for determination from timing t2 when the main control unit 41 externally outputs the AT signal 1 specifying that the AT1 set is set to timing t3 when the AT1 set ends. Only the production is performed. For example, even when the normal lip 1 is won, the normal navigation effect is executed without executing the determination navigation effect.

  Thereafter, when the first set of AT is finished and the second set is controlled, the determination navigation effect is executed again. Further, the main control unit 41 selects a predetermined stop order type by lottery when the normal lip 1 or the normal lip 2 is won in the second set of ATs, and uses information for specifying the stop order type as a judgment use It is included in the winning command and transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. Thereby, in the predetermined period in which it is determined whether or not the main control unit 41 is AT in the second set of ATs, the determination navigation effect is executed even when the normal lip 2 is won in addition to the normal lip 1. That is, in the second set of ATs, unlike the first set, the normal lip 2 is also added to the determination combination, thereby increasing the number of determination combinations from one to two. Then, the main control unit 41 determines the pressing order actually operated by the player, and this time, when the determination count becomes 2 within the AT of one set 50 game, as shown by the timing t4, The AT signal 2 for specifying that the AT2 set is the external output. That is, unlike the first set, the second set of ATs is identified as the second set of ATs when the number of determinations that the correct answer is the push order is two.

  As a result, it is possible to identify the second set of ATs in the external device. Then, the sub-control unit 91 performs the determination navigation effect from the timing t4 when the main control unit 41 externally outputs the AT signal 2 specifying that the AT2 set is set to the timing t5 when the AT2 set ends. A navigation effect other than that for determination is executed without executing. For example, even when the normal lip 1 or the normal lip 2 is won, the normal navigation effect is executed without executing the determination navigation effect.

  Thus, in the AT of the present embodiment, the determination navigation effect for the main control unit 41 to determine the effect control state (for example, the number of AT sets) of the sub-control unit 91 within one set of AT. And a normal navigation effect that is a navigation effect other than for determination is executed. Once the main control unit 41 identifies the effect control state of the sub-control unit 91, the determination navigation effect is not executed because there is no need to perform a determination process at the AT in the set. ing.

  In the present embodiment, in the second and subsequent sets of ATs, a specific period for specifying that the AT has been started in the first set by decreasing the number of operation procedure counts and increasing the types of determination roles. It is specified that the AT is started in a shorter predetermined period. This makes it possible to reduce the difference between the timing at which the AT is started and the timing at which the AT signal is output. For example, when displaying the number of AT transitions on an external device, the AT is started. Regardless of this, it is possible to eliminate the dissatisfaction of the player due to the large difference between the timing at which the AT is started and the timing at which the AT signal is output. it can.

  Also, if it is specified that the AT is the first set, the first determination procedure is not the case where the pushing order is accidentally repeated three times when not controlled by the AT, but the determination navigation effect is generated in the AT first set. As a result of following the above, it is highly possible that the pressing sequence is the first determination procedure for three consecutive times. Therefore, in the second and subsequent ATs that have subsequently shifted from the first AT that has shifted from the normal state (non-AT), the normal navigation effects other than the determination navigation effects and the determination navigation effects are performed in the first AT. Therefore, the player's awareness of operating the stop switch according to the determination navigation effect has already increased, and it is unlikely that the stop switch will be operated without following the determination navigation effect. For this reason, in the second and subsequent ATs, the period for specifying the AT can be shortened. As a result, while preventing accidental identification of the AT in the first set of ATs, the timing at which the AT starts and the timing of identifying the AT in the second and subsequent ATs are determined. Deviation can be reduced.

  Also, in the AT as described above, the sub-control unit 91 performs the determination navigation effect as a winning combination suggestion effect that suggests that the cherry role has been won or that the normal lip 1 or the normal lip 2 has been won. When it comes to regulation. In the example of FIG. 26, the sub-control unit 91 regulates the winning combination suggestion effect between the timings t1 and t2 of the AT1 set and between the timings t3 and t4 of the AT2 set. For example, when the normal lip 1 is won between the timings t1 and t2 of the AT1 set, the winning combination suggestion effect and the determination navigation effect are executed at the same time. Regulate execution. Then, instead of restricting the execution of the winning combination suggestion effect, the sub-control unit 91 executes the continuation suggestion effect to indicate that there is a possibility of continuing to the next AT, thereby giving the player a sense of expectation. Improve. On the other hand, when the normal lip 1 is won between the timings t2 and t3 of the AT1 set, the determination navigation effect is not executed, so that the winning combination suggesting effect and the determination navigation effect are not executed simultaneously. Therefore, the sub control unit 91 does not restrict the execution of the winning combination suggesting effect. In addition, at the timing t3 to t4 of the AT2 set, since the normal lip 2 is also added to the determining role, even when the normal lip 2 is won during this time, the execution of the winning combination suggesting effect is restricted.

  As described above, in this embodiment, since the winning combination suggestion effect is executed to suggest that the player has won the cherry role or that the normal lip 2 has been won, the player can acquire Navistock by winning the cherry role. It can be expected and can improve the interest of the game. Further, when the determination navigation effect is executed when the normal lip 1 or the normal lip 2 is won, the execution of the winning combination suggesting effect is restricted. It is possible to prevent inconvenience that the player is definitely recognized that the normal lip 1 or the normal lip 2 is won by the navigation effect for the game and the interest of the game is lowered.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is advantageous for the player in that there is a possibility that navigation stock can be obtained when winning the cherry role. Therefore, it can be said that the player who wins the cherry role is more advantageous to the player than the player who wins the normal lip 1 or the normal lip 2 in that the navigation stock can be expected. The determination navigation effect is performed when the normal lip 1 or the normal lip 2 is won. For this reason, if the determination navigation effect and the winning combination suggestion effect are executed at the same time when the normal lip 1 or the normal lip 2 is won, the player is confirmed that the normal lip 1 or the normal lip 2 is won. Will be recognized. In other words, the player is definitely recognized that he has not won the more advantageous cherry role. In this case, no matter how much the player is expected to win the cherry role by the winning role suggestion effect, the player cannot expect the cherry role winning, and the interest of the game is reduced. However, in this embodiment, when the determination navigation effect is executed when the normal lip 1 or the normal lip 2 is won, the execution of the winning combination suggesting effect is restricted, so that the interest of the game is reduced. It is possible to prevent such an inconvenience.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the determination navigation effect is executed when winning the normal lip 1 or the normal lip 2 (in the case of the normal lip 2 and after the AT2 set), the winning combination suggestion is performed. Instead of restricting the execution of the effect, information on the advantage of the effect control state being controlled in the game when the normal lip 1 is won, in this embodiment, the continuation suggestion indicating whether or not the AT continues Since the effect is executed, the interest of the game can be improved by the continuous suggestion effect.

  In addition, in this way, by executing the continuous suggestion effect instead of restricting the execution of the winning combination suggestion effect, the extended period when the winning combination suggestion effect is not executed can be filled with the continuous suggestion effect, The player's interest in the game can be maintained.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 26, the sub-control unit 91 can always execute the navigation stock suggestion effect as long as it is during the AT regardless of whether or not the determination navigation effect is executed.

  Thereby, even if the execution of the winning combination suggesting effect is restricted by executing the determination navigation effect when the normal lip 1 or the normal lip 2 is won, the navigation that suggests whether or not the navigation stock is acquired. Since the stock suggestion effect is executed without restriction, even when the determination navigation effect is executed, the game interest can be improved by the navigation stock suggestion effect.

  In the example shown in FIG. 26, the case has been described in which the fact that the AT control is set to the AT1 set or the AT2 set is specified as the effect control state on the sub control unit 91 side, but the effect control state on the sub control unit 91 side is described. Applicable when specifying the type of AT generated as normal (normal AT, advantageous AT) or when specifying the type of chance zone (normal chance zone, advantageous chance zone) generated as the effect control state on the sub-control unit 91 side You can also For example, in the case of specifying the AT type (normal AT, advantageous AT), a period for specifying the AT type of the first set is a specific period, and a period for specifying the AT type of the second set is a predetermined period. can do.

[Modification]
As mentioned above, although main embodiment in this invention has been described, this invention is not restricted to said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[About judgment role]
In the present embodiment, the normal lip 1 and the normal lip 2 are used as the determination combination. However, the present embodiment is not limited to this, and other combinations may be used as the determination combination. For example, a small combination such as another replay combination or a bell combination may be used as the determination combination. In addition, as for the role for judgment, unlike the normal lip 1 and the normal lip 2, the role that will not be missed regardless of the player's operation, and the winning result with the same degree of advantage is obtained by any operation procedure. Is preferable.

[About stop order type]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, two types of stop order (type 1, type 2) are provided for one determination role (normal lip 1, normal lip 2). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one pattern may be provided for one determination combination. Alternatively, more stop order types such as three or four for one determination combination may be provided. For example, when the reset procedure is fixed to the left first stop, if the first determination procedure, the second determination procedure, the third determination procedure, and the determination procedure are sorted in the other pressing order, 24 ways for one determination role. Can be provided.

  The reset procedure is not limited to the left first stop, but may be provided for the pressing order other than the left first stop. In this regard, in this embodiment, since a penalty is imposed except for the first left stop, the player tends to operate the first left stop. Therefore, in order to prevent the predetermined control not corresponding to the effect control state from being executed when the player does not follow the determination navigation effect by mistake, it is preferable that the reset procedure is set to the first left stop. .

[Judgment procedure]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, as the determination procedure, five types of procedures such as a first determination procedure, a second determination procedure, a third determination procedure, a determination procedure, and a reset procedure are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and fewer types or more types of procedures may be provided for one determination combination. For example, if there are four types of effect control states on the sub-control unit 91 side specified by the main control unit 41, a fourth determination procedure is provided in addition to the first determination procedure, the second determination procedure, and the third determination procedure. Also good.

  Further, for example, a maintenance procedure for maintaining the determination count may be provided in the determination procedure. Here, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, the reset procedure is fixedly set for the first left stop, and the first determination procedure, the second determination procedure, The third determination procedure and the determination procedure are assigned and set. Therefore, if the player is a skilled player, the number of times of operation in the middle first stop or right first stop other than the first left stop is the third time (for example, the first to third determination procedures are 2 in the operation according to the navigation effect). When the freeze effect is executed at the end of the freeze effect, “BAR-BAR-BAR” is derived at the end of the freeze effect, and it is understood in advance that the normal AT always occurs. When the freeze effect is executed at the first time (for example, the first to third determination procedures are performed three times by the operation according to the navigation effect, and then the determination procedure is performed once), “7-7-7” at the end of the freeze effect. ”Is derived and it is understood in advance that an advantageous AT will always occur. Therefore, the maintenance procedure for maintaining the judgment count is also assigned to the first stop at the left (for example, the forward press is the maintenance procedure, and the pinch press is the reset procedure), so that an effect is also executed for a skilled player. It is possible to make it difficult to read ahead according to the number of operations. It should be noted that even before the freeze effect 1 or 2 or the reel effect 1 or 2 is executed, a game effect for a pre-reading expert may be executed even if the effect to be expected for some effect is performed first. Can improve the interest of In the case of freeze effects 1 and 2, before “BAR-BAR-BAR” or “7-7-7” is derived at the end of the freeze effect, the derived display result is “7-7-7”. It is also possible to execute a roaring effect that expects to become "."

[About judgment count]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, the main control unit 41 distinguishes the determination count from two times and three times for each of the first determination procedure, the second determination procedure, and the third determination procedure. The predetermined control corresponding to the production control state is executed. However, the determination count is not limited to the distinction between 2 times and 3 times, and may be determined at other times such as 4 times and 5 times. In addition, if there are many types of production control states associated with one determination procedure, such as 4 times, 5 times, and 6 times, the number of determination counts associated with the number of determination control states increases. Also good. For example, if the example shown in FIG. 16 is used, freeze effect 1 may be executed if it is 4 times in the second determination procedure, and freeze effect 2 may be executed if it is 5 times in the second determination procedure. .

[Production control status]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, as the effect control state on the sub-control unit 91 side, the number of AT sets (first set, second set and later), and the type of AT generated (normal AT, advantageous AT) ), And the types of chance zones that occurred (normal chance zones and advantageous chance zones). However, other states may be used as the effect control state. For example, the main control unit 41 is related to the number of navigation stocks acquired in the AT lottery on the sub-control unit 91 side, the number of games in the advantageous gaming state represented by the AT, the continuation rate, the premier effect and the setting suggestion effect. Ease of execution, production type, presence / absence of display of two-dimensional code for giving mobile terminal wallpaper / music to player, presence / absence of mobile terminal wallpaper / music addition, etc. The effect control state may be specified. Further, the main control unit 41 specifies a control state other than the advantage controlled by the sub control unit 91, for example, the abnormality determined by the sub control unit 91, the possibility of fraud, and the time. It may be a thing.

[About prescribed control]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, as the predetermined control on the main control unit 41 side, AT signal external output (external output of AT signal 1 and AT signal 2), freeze effect (freeze effect 1, freeze effect) 2), reel production (reel production 1, reel production 2), and external output of a chance signal were illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the main control unit 41 may execute other predetermined control. For example, the main control unit 41 responds to the effect control state on the sub-control unit 91 side, and rotates the reel at a high speed or causes the sub-control unit 91 side to display an effect screen on the liquid crystal display 51. Or may be transmitted.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, the first determination procedure is associated with execution of two types of predetermined control such as the external output of the AT signal, and the second determination. The procedure is associated with execution of two types of predetermined control such as a freeze effect. That is, regarding the first determination procedure and the second determination procedure in the present embodiment, predetermined control belonging to the same category is executed regardless of the number of determination counts, and within the category according to the number of determination counts. The control content of was different. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and different categories of predetermined control may be associated with the same determination procedure. For example, if the example shown in FIG. 16 is used, if the determination count is 2 in the first determination procedure, the AT signal 2 is externally output. If the determination count is 3 in the first determination procedure, the AT signal is externally output. You may perform the freeze production 1 which is the predetermined control of the category different from an output. Further, for example, when the example shown in FIG. 16 is used, if the determination count is 2 in the second determination procedure, the freeze effect 1 is executed. If the determination count is 3 in the second determination procedure, the freeze effect 1 is performed. The AT signal 1 that is a predetermined control of a category different from the above may be output externally. Furthermore, predetermined control of the same category may be associated with different determination procedures. For example, when the example shown in FIG. 16 is used, if the determination count is 2 in the first determination procedure, the AT signal 2 is externally output, and if the determination count is 2 in the second determination procedure, the AT is in the same category. The signal 1 may be output externally.

[Modified example regarding judgment period]
In the present embodiment, in the second and subsequent ATs, the number of determinations as to whether or not the pressing order is matched is decreased and the types of determination roles are increased, so that the second set of ATs Although an example in which the AT is started in a period shorter than the specific period has been described, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, when a predetermined combination continuously wins a predetermined number of times during a predetermined number of games (for example, It is configured so that predetermined control is performed three times in five games, etc., and the number of predetermined games is less than the first set in the second and subsequent ATs (for example, five games are changed to three games) or determination The AT was started in a period shorter than the specified period in the first set in the second set AT by a method different from the above example, such as making the second set shorter than the first set. The by applying the configuration shown in the above examples to the slot machine to identify it is possible to implement the present invention. In addition, only one of the methods of decreasing the number of times of determining whether or not the pressing order is matched or increasing the types of determination roles may be applied.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as the timing at which the main control unit 41 determines the effect control state (for example, the number of AT sets) by the sub control unit 91, the main control unit 41 performs sub control immediately after the AT set starts. It has been described that the AT control state of the unit 91 is specified (in the example of FIG. 26, the first set is a specified period from t1 to t2, and the second set is a predetermined period from t3 to t4). However, the determination timing is not limited to this, and other timings may be used. For example, the execution start timing may be the predetermined game number from the end within the set of ATs being executed. Then, a determination period for a predetermined number of games (for example, the last five games) may be provided. More specifically, a specific period may be provided in the period of the last 5 games of the first set, and the determination navigation effect may be executed to specify whether or not the next second set is started. . Then, the AT signal may be output to the outside simultaneously with the start of the next set. Thereafter, in the second set as well, a predetermined period is provided in the period of the last five games of the second set, and the determination navigation effect is executed to specify whether or not the next third set is started. Also good. In this case, the execution of the winning combination suggestion effect is restricted during the period of the last five games of the first set and the second set.

[About Navistock suggestion]
In the present embodiment, the navigation stock suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the navigation stock is acquired in the AT lottery has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. There may be.

  For example, the number of games controlled in an advantageous game state such as AT, the continuation rate, whether there is a carry-over winning of a carry-over role such as a bonus (big bonus, regular bonus), etc. Ease of execution, easiness of execution of premier effects and setting suggestion effects, presence / absence of display of 2D code for giving mobile device wallpaper and music to player, presence / absence of mobile device wallpaper and music Any benefit may be suggested as long as the benefit is advantageous to the player. It should be noted that it is preferable not to suggest the result of the internal lottery in a certain game (the winning combination). The reason is that the player's expectation of winning or not winning for the cherry role is made by the winning role suggestion effect, so if the winning role suggestion effect and the bonus suggestion effect that suggests the winning role are executed simultaneously, This is because the presence or absence of the winning combination is recognized, and the player's expectation is lost.

  In the present embodiment, the navigation stock suggestion effect is executed only during the AT regardless of whether or not the determination navigation effect is executed, but is also executed outside the AT. It may be a thing.

  Further, in this embodiment, the navigation stock suggestion effect is a series of continuous effects over three games, but may be completed within one game, and other games such as four games and five games. It may be executed over a number.

  In this embodiment, the execution timing of the Navistock suggestion effect is executed after the predetermined game is digested after winning the cherry role. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be executed over 3 games from the last 3 games to be finished. In this case, as shown in FIG. 25 (c), the character image 51h of “chance !!” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 in the third and second games, and “navigation” is displayed in the last game. A character image 51j “stock acquisition!” Or a character image 51k “sorry” may be displayed. This makes it possible for the player to expect whether or not to continue to the next set immediately before the end of the current set, and to improve the interest of the game. The effect mode of the navigation stock suggestion effect is not limited to the effect shown in FIG. 25C, and any effect aspect may be used as long as the effect suggests a privilege.

  Further, as described above, the main control unit 41 determines, for example, the last five games in the set of the AT being executed as the period for determining the effect control state (for example, the number of AT sets) by the sub control unit 91. As a period, the execution of the winning combination suggestion effect is restricted in the period of the last five games, whereas the navigation stock suggestion effect may be executed from the third game to the third game. . As a result, even if the execution of the winning combination suggestion effect is restricted just before the end of the AT being executed, the navigation stock suggestion effect is executed without being restricted, so that the interest of the game can be improved. it can.

[About the suggestion of winning roles]
In the present embodiment, the winning combination suggesting effect that suggests winning of the cherry role or either of the normal lip 1 and the normal lip 2 has been described. Other effects may be used.

  For example, the winning combination suggestion effect is not limited to the contents shown in FIG. 25 (a), and the winning combination is suggested by sound using a speaker 53, 54 or the like, or by light using lighting means such as an LED. It may indicate a role.

  Further, the targets suggested by the winning combination suggestion effect are not limited to the cherry combination, the normal lip 1, and the normal lip 2. For example, instead of the cherry role winning, you may use other chance role winnings such as a watermelon role winning that may be won simultaneously with a bonus that is advantageous to the player. You may use a bonus. Further, instead of the normal lip 1 and normal lip 2 winning, other navigation target winnings such as the left bell 1 may be used. It is preferable that the player has a higher advantage when the specific result is obtained than when the predetermined result is obtained.

  Also, in this embodiment, there is a possibility that navigation stock can be obtained by winning an AT lottery when winning the cherry role, whereas navigation stock lottery is performed when winning normal lip 1 or normal lip 2 Since it is not performed, the cherry role is more advantageous than the normal lip 1 and the normal lip 2. However, other methods may be used in which the cherry role is advantageous. For example, when winning the cherry role, more medals are paid out than when winning the normal lip 1 or normal lip 2 (for example, the normal lip 1 is 4 for the cherry role winning). Or the normal lip 2 is not paid out), and the cherry role may be more advantageous than the normal lip 1 or the normal lip 2.

[About continuous suggestion]
In the present embodiment, the continuation suggestion effect that suggests that there is a possibility of continuing to the next AT after the currently controlled AT is finished is explained, but this is not restrictive, and execution of the suggestion effect is restricted. Other effects may be used as long as the effects suggest information on the degree of advantage of the effect control state being controlled in the game.

  For example, the continuation suggestion effect is not limited to the effect content shown in FIG. 25 (b), but suggests information about the advantage level by sound using speakers 53, 54, etc., or by light using lighting means such as an LED. Information on the degree of advantage may be suggested.

  The information regarding the advantage suggested by the continuation suggestion is not limited to the information regarding the possibility of continuing to the next AT. For example, information on the number of navigation stocks currently owned may be suggested, or information on the continuation probability in the lottery continued to the next AT may be suggested. Further, the continuation suggesting effect may indicate a bonus winning that is advantageous to the player, or may indicate the execution of a freeze effect that increases the advantage after the execution. Furthermore, the continuous suggestion effect gives a privilege that does not directly affect the payout rate of medals (for example, execution of a premier effect, suggestion of a set value, grant of a point that enables downloading of an image or a song, etc.) It may be suggested.

  Further, the information related to the advantage indicated by the continuation suggestion is not limited to information related to the advantage controlled by the sub-control unit 91, but is information related to the advantage controlled by the main control unit 41. May be. For example, the continuation suggestion effect may suggest a set value set on the main control unit 41 side, or an effect that is advantageous to the player after execution (for example, reel control of the main control unit 41) It may indicate the execution probability of the freezing effect or the like, or may indicate other information.

[Regulations on winning role suggestion production]
In the present embodiment, the winning combination suggestion effect is 100% restricted when the determination navigation effect is executed, but is not limited thereto, and is restricted with a predetermined probability by lottery or the like. Also good. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from definitely recognizing that the normal lip 1 or the normal lip 2 has been won only when restricted by lottery.

  In addition, the period during which the winning combination suggesting effect is restricted is not limited to the period during which the determination navigation effect is executed, and may be always restricted during the AT.

  Further, even if the game is in AT, the execution of the winning combination suggesting effect is not restricted while the determination navigation effect is not executed, and when the execution timing of the determining navigation effect and the winning combination suggesting effect overlaps, The execution of the suggestion effect may be restricted. For example, when the sub-control unit 91 receives an internal winning command indicating that either the normal lip 1 or the normal lip 2 has been won after the start of the AT game, the winning combination suggesting effect is executed first, A determination navigation effect may be executed. According to this, while the winning combination suggestion effect is being executed, the player may be informed that he has won the cherry role or that either the normal lip 1 or the normal lip 2 has been won. Can improve the interest of the game. Furthermore, not only the determination navigation effect but also a game in which a normal navigation effect is executed, the execution of the winning role suggesting effect may be restricted. May be regulated.

[Other Modifications of the Embodiment and Features of the Embodiment]
(1) A process of clearing (for example, “0”) the number of navigation stock when the bonus is won in a state where the number of navigation stock remains may be performed. Or a process of subtracting a predetermined number, a process of adding and adding a predetermined number, or which process to perform for each bonus winning It may be determined and the determined processing is performed. Thereby, the variation when a bonus is won in a state where the number of navigation stocks remains is increased, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  (2) In the present embodiment, a slot machine to which medals are applied as a game medium used for setting a bet number and giving a game value associated with winning is described as an example. However, the slot machine embodying the present invention may be a slot machine (so-called parrot) to which a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is applied as a game medium. When game balls are used as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a slot machine for setting bets using medals and credits is used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a slot machine for setting bets using game balls, It may be a full credit type slot machine that uses only credits to set the number of bets. When game balls are used as game values, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, but a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls, for example. It may be one that can be used in combination. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. Any of the utility values may be paid out.

  (3) In the present embodiment, a variable display device having three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided. When all the reels are stopped, one game is finished, and a combination of display results derived to the three reels The slot machine where a prize is generated according to the above is explained. That is, a variable display device capable of deriving a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and using one game value for one game By setting a predetermined number of bets, the game can be started, and when the display result is derived in all of the plurality of variable display areas, one game is completed, and the plurality of results are obtained as a result of one game. A slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived in each of the variable display areas has been described. However, when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, one game is completed, and a prize is awarded according to the display result derived to the variable display device. As long as the slot machine can be generated, the slot machine is not limited to one having a variable display device having three reels, but has a single reel or a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. It may be.

  (4) In this embodiment, it is possible to derive a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas (transparent windows 3) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) that can be individually identified. A display device is provided, and a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using gaming values (medals, credits), and display results are displayed in all of the plurality of variable display areas. It may be a slot machine in which one game is completed by being derived, and a winning can be generated according to a combination of display results derived to each of a plurality of variable display areas as a result of one game.

  (5) In this embodiment, an example is given in which the right to move to the AT again is given when a plurality of navigation stocks are given. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. The right to move to the AT again is granted when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the right to move to the AT again is granted when the lottery at the end of the AT is won. The present invention can be realized by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to the slot machine controlled to the advantageous state. If the right to transfer to the AT again is granted, the AT may be continued continuously without being terminated once, or the AT may be terminated once at a set break.

  (6) In this embodiment, an example is given that ends when the number of games determined by lottery for one set of ATs is exhausted. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. When a game is played, one set of ATs ends, one set of ATs ends when a predetermined role is won or a predetermined part wins during AT, one set of ATs ends when a lottery executed during AT is won The present invention can be realized by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a slot machine in which the termination condition of the advantageous state is established in a different manner from the above embodiment.

  It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning of the claims.

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control unit, 51 liquid crystal display, 91 sub control unit, 140 hall computer, 200 call lamp device 1000 External output board.

Claims (1)

The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other can be displayed in a variable display device that can be displayed in a variable manner. Is a slot machine in which one game is completed by being derived and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
Game control means for controlling the game;
Production control means for controlling production based on the control information transmitted from the game control means,
Derivation operation means operated when deriving a display result from the variable display device,
The game control means and the effect control means are connected so that only one-way communication from the game control means to the effect control means is possible,
The game control means includes
Prior determination means for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of the winning before the display result is derived to the variable display device;
Specific control information transmitting means for transmitting specific control information capable of specifying that the determination result of the prior determination means is a specific result to the effect control means as the control information;
Predetermined control execution means for executing predetermined control selected from a plurality of types of predetermined control according to the operation mode of the derivation operation means,
The production control means includes
Including notification means for notifying notification information capable of specifying an operation mode of the derivation operation means when receiving the specific control information;
The operation modes that can be specified by the notification information include a first determination operation mode and a second determination operation mode, and the first determination operation mode and the second determination operation mode are included in the specified result. It is an associated operation mode,
The predetermined control execution means is for a first determination when the derivation operation means is operated in a game in which the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific result, and the operation is associated with the specific result. If it is a plurality of operations in the operation mode, the first predetermined control is executed, and if it is a plurality of operations in the second determination operation mode associated with the specific result, the second predetermined control is executed. A slot machine.

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