JP2014223167A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which is hardly disadvantageous for a player even in the case where it is settled of account at the winning time of a replay role.SOLUTION: A game machine gives a replay on the basis of the winning of any of replay roles of a plurality of kinds. In the case where said replay roles are not given, a settlement processing can be executed. The game machine comprises: settlement processing means constituted to execute the settlement processing in the case where said replay is given as a result that a second replay role more advantageous than at least the first replay role was won; and performance control means constituted to execute a standby state transfer control for transferring the performance means to a standby state, for executing said standby state transfer control, in the case where said settlement processing is executed when said replay is not given, and not to execute said standby state transfer control, in the case said settlement processing is executed when at least said second replay role is won.

Description

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

  Some conventional game machines are prohibited from inserting or paying out game media when winning a re-game player. With such a specification, the game media cannot be settled at the timing that the player likes, and there is a risk that the interest of the game will be reduced. May be required. By the way, there are cases where a plurality of such re-game players are provided, and moreover, among these re-game players, not only can the game be executed again, but also, for example, the provision of benefits or Some have a role such as an opportunity to enter into an advantageous gaming state (for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, there are some conventional game machines that place the game machine in a standby state when the game medium is settled in order to make it easy to recognize that it is an empty machine or to reduce power consumption. .

JP2012-165844

  It is assumed that a combination of these configurations is adopted, for example, so that a game medium can be settled when winning an advantageous re-game player. In this case, even in an advantageous state, there is a possibility that the user will settle and leave the seat, which may be disadvantageous to the player.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming table that is less likely to be disadvantaged to a player even when it is settled when a re-gamer wins a prize. .

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem,
Storage means for storing game media up to a predetermined number;
A settlement processing means for executing a settlement process for discharging the game medium stored in the storage means to the outside based on the operation of the player;
Directing means;
Production control means for controlling the production means;
A game table that grants a replay based on winning a replay player of any of a plurality of types of replay players,
The plurality of types of replay players are:
A first replaying role and a second replaying role that is more advantageous than the first replaying role.
The settlement processing means includes
When the re-game is not granted, the payment process is configured to be executed,
In the case where the replay is given by at least winning the second replaying role, it is configured to be able to execute the settlement process,
The production control means includes
It is configured to be able to execute standby state shift control for shifting the rendering means to the standby state,
If the settlement process is executed when the re-game is not granted, the standby state transition control is executed,
In the case where the re-game is awarded because at least the second re-game player has won a prize, the waiting state transition control is not executed when the settlement process is executed. It is characterized by that.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming table that is less likely to be disadvantaged to the player even when it is settled at the time of winning the re-gamer.

FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side). It is a figure which shows an example of a winning line. 4 is an enlarged view showing a lamp provided in the slot machine 100. FIG. It is a circuit block diagram of a control part. It is a figure which expand | deploys and shows planarly the arrangement | sequence of the symbol given to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112). It is a figure which shows the kind of winning combination (including an operating combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination. FIG. 3 is a transition diagram of the gaming state of the slot machine 100. FIG. It is a figure which shows the lottery table of the winning combination in each game state. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop aspect at the time of internal winning to the re-game player 1-4. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the game start process (step S103) shown in FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a flow of start operation reception processing (step S1009) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the medal blocker control process (step S1105) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the update process (step S1119) of the number of bets and storage shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the adjustment process (main) (step S1123) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the winning determination process (step S117) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the payout process (main) (step S119) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the various game processes (step S207) shown in FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a flow of input processing (step S2003) shown in FIG. 19; FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a flow of payout processing (interrupt) (step S2007) shown in FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a flow of a settlement process (interrupt) (step S2011) shown in FIG. 19; FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a flow of lamp update processing (step S209) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the lamp update process (step S2413) during medal insertion shown in FIG. (A) is a flowchart of the main process which CPU404 of the 1st sub control part 400 performs, (b) is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of the 1st sub control part 400, (c) is 5 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the production | presentation control process (step S309) shown to Fig.25 (a). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process at the time of internal winning command reception shown in FIG. 26 (step S3003). (A) is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500, (b) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500, and (c) is 5 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500, and (d) is a flowchart of image control processing of the second sub-control unit 500. It is a flowchart which shows the flow in 2nd Embodiment of the medal blocker control process (step S1105) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow in 2nd Embodiment of the update process (step S1119) of the betting number and storage number shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow in 2nd Embodiment of the adjustment process (main) (step S1123) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow in 2nd Embodiment of the presentation control process (step S309) shown to Fig.25 (a). FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a flow of a settlement end command reception process (step S3017) shown in FIG. 32. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of operation | movement when adjustment is performed after winning a re-game player. It is a figure which shows the example of operation | movement when adjustment is performed after winning the re-game player 4.

  Hereinafter, a slot machine according to an embodiment of a gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

<< First Embodiment >>
The slot machine of the present embodiment described below sets a gaming medium as a betting number by accepting an inserted gaming medium or accepting a predetermined betting number addition operation, and sets a predetermined betting number. A number of game media are used by receiving a predetermined rotation start instruction operation, and a plurality of reels each provided with a plurality of types of symbols start rotating by receiving the rotation start instruction operation. Based on the receipt of the rotation start instruction operation, whether or not the internal winning of a plurality of types of winning combinations is determined by lottery, and each of the reels individually stops rotating by receiving a predetermined rotation stop instruction operation. The condition determined by the combination based on the result of the lottery and the symbol combination when the reels are stopped matches the predetermined payout condition. Paid out game media will end if a game machine that travels a series of game to be terminated without paid game media if not met.

  First, the basic configuration of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2, and 3. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side). FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a winning line. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view showing a lamp provided in the slot machine 100.

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

  In the present embodiment, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the reels 110 to 112 are configured by affixing the belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member. When viewed from the player, the symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are generally displayed three in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Specifically, referring to FIG. 2, the symbols displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 110 (position 1 shown in the figure) are displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 110 and the middle stage of the left reel 110 (position 2 shown in the figure). The symbol to be displayed is displayed in the middle stage of the left reel, the symbol displayed in the lower stage of the left reel 110 (position 3 in the figure), the symbol displayed in the lower stage of the left reel, and the upper stage of the middle reel 111 (position 4 in the figure). The symbol displayed on the middle reel upper symbol, the symbol displayed on the middle of the left reel 111 (position 5 in the figure) is the middle reel middle symbol, and the symbol displayed on the lower part of the middle reel 111 (position 6 in the figure). The symbol displayed on the lower stage of the middle reel, the upper stage of the right reel 112 (position 7 in the figure) is the upper stage of the right reel, and the picture displayed on the middle stage of the right reel 112 (position 8 in the figure) is the right reel. Middle design, bottom of right reel 112 (in the figure The symbol displayed at the position 9) is called the right reel lower symbol, and the symbols of the reels 110 to 112 are three in the vertical direction on the reels 110 to 112 through the symbol display window 113, for a total of nine symbols. Is displayed. Then, by rotating the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 110 to 112 functions as a display device that displays a combination of a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display device. In this embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 100. However, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  A backlight (not shown) for illuminating the individual symbols displayed on the symbol display window 113 is disposed on the back of each of the reels 110 to 112. It is desirable that the backlight is shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be illuminated evenly. This backlight corresponds to an example of the rendering means of the present invention. In the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each of the reels 110 to 112. The light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of the optical sensor are provided. A light shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the two. Based on the detection result of the sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line.

  The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp indicating the winning line 114 that is valid. The winning line is a line for determining whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination described in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the middle reel winning line L1 composed of the left reel middle symbol, the middle reel middle symbol and the right reel middle symbol, the left reel upper symbol, the middle reel middle symbol and the right reel lower symbol line L2 comprised of the right reel lower symbol. , A left reel lower symbol, a middle reel middle symbol and a right reel upper symbol L3, and a left reel lower symbol, a middle reel lower symbol and a right reel lower symbol L4. Four winning lines are provided. FIG. 2 shows these winning lines. An effective winning line (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as an “effective line”) is determined in advance by the number of bets (the number of game media used in the game). The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment is a three-wager dedicated machine. When the number of bets is less than three, any winning line is not valid, and when the number of bets is three, all winning lines L1 to L4 are valid. become. When the winning line becomes valid, the game can be started by operating the start lever 135. The number of winning lines is not limited to 4 lines. For example, three middle winning lines L1, right falling winning lines L2, and right rising winning lines L3 may be set as valid winning lines, and the number of winning lines corresponding to the number of bets (the number of bets) is valid. It may be set as a line.

  The special combination internal winning lamp 123 indicates, for example, that a specific winning combination (specifically, a special combination (BB)) is won internally in an internal lottery described later, or that a bonus game described later is in progress. This lamp informs the player. The medal insertion possible lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a medal. The re-game lamp 122 is a lamp for notifying the player that the current game can be re-played when winning a re-game player (details will be described later) which is one of the winners in the previous game. . The reel panel lamp 128 is an effect lamp. FIG. 3A specifically shows the positions of the re-playing lamp 122, the special combination internal winning lamp 123, and the medal insertion possible lamp 124.

  The bet buttons 130 to 132 are buttons for subtracting medals (credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 100 and adding the same number to the bet number. In this embodiment, every time the bet button 130 is pressed, 1 is added to the bet number. When the bet button 131 is pressed, 2 is added to the bet number. When the bet button 132 is pressed, the bet number is added. 3 is added. In addition, when the result of addition becomes larger than the prescribed number (three in this embodiment), the portion exceeding the prescribed number is not added. Therefore, this specified number is the upper limit of the number of bets. Hereinafter, the bet button 132 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. The bet number lamp 129 is turned on according to the number of bets, and when the specified number (three) is reached, a game start lamp 121 is lit to notify that a game start operation is possible. To do. FIG. 3A specifically shows the positions of the game start lamp 121 and the betting number lamp 129.

  The medal slot 141 is an slot for a player to insert a medal. By inserting medals from the medal slot 141, the number of bets can be added. Further, when the number of bets is a predetermined number (three in this embodiment), the number of medals stored electronically is added. There is an upper limit to the number of medals that can be stored electronically (in this embodiment, 50). If this limit is reached, the inserted medals are not accepted and are discharged as they are.

  The storage number lamp 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 (hereinafter referred to as the storage number). The game information lamp 126 is a display for displaying various types of internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during a bonus game) numerically. The payout number lamp 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination. The storage number lamp 125, the game information lamp 126, and the payout number lamp 127 are 7-segment (SEG) indicators. FIG. 3B shows a 7 segment (SEG) display used for these lamps.

  The start lever 135 is a lever type switch for starting the rotation of the reels 110 to 112. That is, when the desired number of medals is inserted into the medal insertion slot 141 or the bet buttons 130 to 132 are operated to reach the specified number of bets and then the start lever 135 is operated, the reels 110 to 112 are rotated. Will start. The operation on the start lever 135 is referred to as a game start operation. Also, medals corresponding to the number of bets are used by this starting operation.

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

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

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

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

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

  The control unit of the slot machine 100 can be broadly divided into main effects according to a main control unit 300 that controls the progress of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. And a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400. The main control unit 300 described below corresponds to an example of an acceptance control unit, a storage unit, and a settlement processing unit of the present invention. The combination of the first sub control unit 400 and the second sub control unit 500 corresponds to an example of the effect control means of the present invention.

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

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

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

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

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

  The bet button 130 sensor, the bet button 131 sensor, and the bet button 132 sensor are installed in the corresponding bet buttons 130 to 132, and detect an operation (betting number addition operation) on the bet buttons 130 to 132. .

  The settlement button 134 sensor is provided on the settlement button 134. When the settlement button 134 is pressed once, the settlement of the electronically stored medals and the set number of bets are performed. The medal payout sensor is a sensor for detecting a medal paid out by the medal payout device 180. Each of the above sensors may be a non-contact type sensor or a contact type sensor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In each reel 110 to 112, a plurality of types (10 types in this embodiment) of symbols shown on the right side of the figure are arranged in a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in this embodiment). The numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers (symbol position numbers) indicating the arrangement positions of the symbols on the reels 110 to 112. For example, in the present embodiment, “watermelon design” is assigned to the number 1 frame of the left reel 110, “bell design” is assigned to the number 0 frame of the middle reel 111, and “seven 1” is assigned to the number 2 frame of the right reel 112. The “design” is arranged.

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

  The winning combination of the slot machine 100 includes a special combination and a general combination (replay combination 1 to replay combination 4, small combination 1 to small combination 3). The types of winning combinations are not limited to these combinations and can be arbitrarily adopted.

  Among the winning combinations in the present embodiment, the special combination is a combination that shifts to a special gaming state in which a predetermined profit is given to the player. In addition, the replaying combination 1 to the replaying combination 4 are roles that enable replaying without newly using medals. These winning combinations may be referred to as “acting combinations”. In addition, the “winning” in the present embodiment includes a case where a symbol combination of an operating combination that does not accompany a medal payout (and does not pay out a medal) is displayed on the active line. The winning combination of the game player 1 to the re-game player 4 is included.

  The special combination is a combination (operating combination) that shifts to a special gaming state by winning a prize. However, medals will not be paid out for winning this role. The corresponding symbol combination is “Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1 (BB)” or “Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2 (BB)”.

  When the special combination is won internally, the special combination internal winning flag corresponding to the internal winning combination is set to ON (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). When this flag is set to ON, the main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special combination internal winning state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT3). This flag is kept on until winning the internal winning combination, and it becomes easy to win the internal winning combination in subsequent games. In other words, even if a special role is won internally, even if the special role is not won, the special role will be won internally in the next and subsequent games, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the special role will be easy to win. . This special combination internal winning state (RT3) will be described later.

  The main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special gaming state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT4) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination. Further, in this special game state, when a predetermined number of payouts are made, the game is shifted to a re-game low probability state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT1). The special game state (RT4) and the replay low probability state (RT1) will be described later.

  The re-playing role (re-playing role 1 to re-playing role 4) is a winning combination (operating role) that can play a game without using a medal (game medium) in the next game by winning a prize. Is not done. The corresponding symbol combinations are “replay-replay-replay (ordinary replay)” for replayer 1, “replay-replay-bell (promotion replay)” for replayer 2, and “bell-” for replayer 3. “Replay-Replay (falling replay)” and Replaying role 4 are “BAR-BAR-BAR (privilege replay)”. The main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to a re-gaming high probability state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT2) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the re-gamer 2. Further, the gaming state is shifted to the re-gaming low probability state (RT 1) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the re-gaming player 3. This replay high probability state (RT2) will be described later.

  The re-game player may be any player who can play the next game without using a medal. Thus, for example, when winning a re-gamer, the number of bets corresponding to the same number of medals used in the game won for that re-gamer without changing the number of electronically stored medals. May be set, or medals used in a game won in a replay may be carried over to the next game as it is and used.

  A “small role (small role 1 to small role 3)” (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “small role 1”, “small role 2”, and “small role 3” respectively), a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning a prize. In the winning combination, the small combination 1 is “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon (Watermelon)”, the small role 2 is “ANY-Cherry-ANY”, and the small role 3 is “ANY-Bell-”. ANY (bell) ". The corresponding payout number is as shown in FIG. In the case of “ANY-Cherry-ANY”, the symbol of the middle reel 111 may be “Cherry”, and the symbol of the left reel 110 and the right reel 112 may be any symbol. In the case of “ANY-bell-ANY”, the symbol of the middle reel 111 may be “bell”, and the symbol of the left reel 110 and the right reel 112 may be any symbol.

<Type of gaming state>
Next, the type and transition of the gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described. FIG. 7 is a transition diagram of the gaming state of the slot machine 100.

  The slot machine 100 is roughly divided into four game states: a replay low probability state (RT1), a replay high probability state (RT2), a special role internal winning state (RT3), and a special game state (RT4). These gaming states are controlled by the main control unit 300. FIG. 7A shows these four game states. FIG. 7B shows the transition conditions for each gaming state, and FIG. 7A shows the symbols corresponding to the transition conditions shown in FIG. 7B on the arrows connecting the gaming states. Has been. When the transition condition corresponding to the symbol described in each arrow is established, the gaming state transitions in the direction of the arrow. Conditions for this game state transition include, for example, winning a predetermined combination, winning a predetermined combination internally, stopping a specific combination of symbols on a specific winning line, and playing a specified number of games. And a predetermined number of payouts may be made.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a lottery table for winning combinations in each gaming state. The horizontal axis represents each gaming state, and the vertical axis represents the lottery value for each winning combination. The internal winning probability of the winning combination in each gaming state described below is a random value obtained from the lottery data prepared in the ROM 306 corresponding to the range of the lottery data associated with each winning combination at the time of the internal lottery. Is obtained by dividing by numerical data in the range of (for example, 65535). For example, in RT1 (replay low probability state), the lottery value of the small combination 1 is 512, and the winning probability of the small combination 1 is 512/65536 * 100≈0.8%. The lottery data is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each combination and lose is associated with each numerical range. It is determined whether the random number value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery is a value corresponding to the lottery data corresponding to which combination, and the internal lottery combination is determined. This lottery data is provided with settings 1 to 6 in which the winning probabilities of at least one combination are different, and a game shop clerk can arbitrarily select and set any set value.

  Hereinafter, the gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.

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

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

  Here, “re-playing combination 1-2” indicates that re-playing combination 1 and re-playing combination 2 are won simultaneously. In this case, it is determined which symbol combination corresponding to which combination is displayed according to the stop operation order of the player. More specifically, when a stop operation is performed in accordance with a correct operation sequence that is a predetermined stop operation sequence, a symbol combination (promotion replay) corresponding to the re-game player 2 is displayed (in the remarks column of FIG. 8, In other cases, the symbol combination (normal replay) corresponding to the replaying game 1 is displayed (refer to the remarks column in FIG. 8).

  In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, there are a plurality of stop operation orders depending on the combination of the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation (for example, left middle right, left and right middle, middle left and right, middle right and left, A total of 6 types, middle left and right, left middle) The “re-game player 1-2” explained above has one of these stop operation orders as the correct answer operation order, and the “re-game player 1-2” corresponds to each of a plurality of stop operation orders. There are multiple types. It should be noted that the internal winning probabilities of these multiple types of “re-gamer 1-2” may be equal or biased. Further, the internal winning probability shown in FIG. 8 is the sum of the internal winning probabilities of these plural types of “re-gamer 1-2”. Like this “re-game player 1-2”, a re-game player in which the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is determined by the pressing order may be referred to as “push-order replay”.

  In addition, when “Pocket 3a” is won internally, a winning line on which a symbol combination corresponding to the small role 3 is displayed is determined according to the stop operation order of the player (see the remarks column in FIG. 8). More specifically, when a stop operation is performed according to a correct operation sequence that is a predetermined stop operation sequence, the “bell symbol” is placed in the middle stage of the middle reel 111 (see the position of number 5 shown in FIG. 2). In other cases, the “bell symbol” is displayed on the upper stage of the middle reel 111 (see the position of the number 4 shown in FIG. 2).

  When the “bell symbol” is displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 111 (see the position of the number 5 shown in FIG. 2), the middle stage winning line L1, the lower right winning line L2, and the upper right winning line L3 shown in FIG. The symbol combinations corresponding to the small role 3 are arranged on one pay line, and 12 medals are paid out (refer to the correct answer in the push order in the remarks column in FIG. 8). When the “bell symbol” is displayed in the lower part of the middle reel 111 (see the position of the number 6 shown in FIG. 2), the symbol combinations corresponding to the lower prize line L4 shown in FIG. It is paid out (refer to the remarks column in FIG. 8 when the push order is incorrect).

  In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, there are a plurality of stop operation sequences depending on the combination of the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation (for example, left / right / middle / left / right, middle right / left, right / left middle, middle (Total 5 types of first stop). In the “small role 3a” described above, there are a plurality of “small roles 3a” in which one of these stop operation orders is the correct answer operation order in accordance with each of the plurality of stop operation orders. The internal winning probabilities of these “small roles 3a” may be equal or biased. A small combination in which the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination, such as “small combination 3a”, is determined by the pressing order may be referred to as “pressing order small combination”. The “small role 3a” described here is the same in the gaming state described below.

  It should be noted that the push order such as “push order replay” and “push order small part” described above may be selected and selected in combination with other condition devices (not shown). The pressing order may be determined by lottery when the condition device is won.

  In FIG. 7, when a symbol combination corresponding to the replaying combination 2 is displayed in the replaying low probability state (RT1) (when the replaying combination 2 is won), a replaying high probability state (described later) The transition to RT2) is shown. Also, the figure shows that when the special combination is won internally, the state shifts to a special combination internal winning state (RT3) described later. Furthermore, when the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination is displayed (when the special combination is won), it is shown that the state shifts to a special gaming state (RT4) described later.

<Replay high probability state (RT2)>
The re-game high probability state (RT2) is a game state having the highest internal winning probability of the re-game player among all the game states. In the replay high probability state (RT2), the winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column of “RT2” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

  In the re-game high probability state (RT2), the winning combination that is won internally is a special role, a re-playing role 1, a re-playing role 1-3, a re-playing role 1-4, a small role 1, a small role 2, a small role 3a. There is. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  Here, “re-playing combination 1-3” indicates that re-playing combination 1 and re-playing combination 3 are won simultaneously. In this case, it is determined which symbol combination corresponding to which combination is displayed according to the stop operation order of the player. More specifically, when a stop operation is performed in accordance with a correct operation sequence that is a predetermined stop operation sequence, a symbol combination (normal replay) corresponding to the re-game player 1 is displayed (in the remarks column of FIG. 8, In other cases, the symbol combination (falling replay) corresponding to the re-playing combination 3 is displayed (refer to the remarks column in FIG. 8).

  In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, there are a plurality of stop operation orders depending on the combination of the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation (for example, left middle right, left and right middle, middle left and right, middle right and left, A total of 6 types, middle left and right, left middle) The above-mentioned “re-game player 1-3” has one of these stop operation sequences as the above-mentioned correct operation sequence, and “re-game player 1-3” corresponds to each of a plurality of stop operation sequences. There are multiple types. It should be noted that the internal winning probabilities of these multiple types of “re-gamer 1-3” may be equal or biased. Further, the internal winning probability shown in FIG. 8 is the sum of the internal winning probabilities of these multiple types of “re-gamer 1-3”. This “re-game player 1-3” may also be referred to as “push order replay” in the same manner as “re-game player 1-2”.

  Further, “re-game player 1-4” indicates that re-player game 1 and re-game player 4 are won simultaneously. In this case, it is determined whether the symbol combination corresponding to any combination is displayed on the winning line according to the stop operation order of the player and the timing of the stop operation. More specifically, when a stop operation is performed in accordance with a correct operation sequence that is a predetermined stop operation sequence, unless a re-game player 4 (privilege replay) can be won in any of the winning lines, The symbol (BAR symbol) constituting the re-playing combination 4 is stopped on the winning line. On the other hand, when it is impossible to win the re-gamer 4 on all the pay lines, the symbol combination corresponding to the re-gamer 1 is displayed on any of the pay lines.

  In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, there are a plurality of stop operation orders depending on the combination of the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation (for example, left middle right, left and right middle, middle left and right, middle right and left, A total of 6 types, middle left and right, left middle) In the above-described “re-game player 1-4”, the “re-game player 1-4” having one of these stop operation orders as the correct operation order corresponds to each of a plurality of stop operation orders. There are multiple types. It should be noted that the internal winning probabilities of these multiple types of “re-game players 1-4” may be equal or biased. Further, the internal winning probability shown in FIG. 8 is the sum of the internal winning probabilities of these plural types of “re-gamer 1-4”.

  The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment performs stop control (so-called pull-in control) for stopping a symbol within a predetermined range on the upstream side of the reel rotation direction from a predetermined region in the display window 113 in this predetermined region. It is possible. This pull-in control makes it easy to stop the symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the display window 113. When the “re-gamer 1-4” is won internally, the symbols constituting the re-gamer 1 or the re-gamer 4 are stopped on any winning line by this pull-in control. However, when there is a possibility of winning the re-gamer 4, priority is given to stopping the symbols constituting the re-gamer 4.

  When the re-game combination 1-4 is won internally, a lottery for determining whether or not to give the number of AT games described later is executed. When winning the lottery for the number of AT games, not only is the AT game number given, but in addition to the correct operation sequence for winning the re-game player 4, a stop operation is aimed at the BAR symbol (operation timing) The effect data for notifying is set (step S3107 in FIG. 27). As a result, when the number of AT games is awarded, the frequency of winning the re-game player 4 is increased. That is, it can be said that the re-game player 4 is a re-game player that suggests the player's profit.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 9, an example will be described in which a winning combination is different according to the stop operation order and the timing of the stop operation when “re-game player 1-4” is internally won. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a stop mode when the re-game player 1-4 is internally won. In FIG. 9, it is assumed that the stop operation in the order of right, middle and left is the correct operation sequence.

  In the left column (a) of FIG. 9, a case where the re-game player 1-4 is internally won and the stop operation is performed in the order of left, middle, and right is shown. Since this stop operation is a stop operation different from the correct operation sequence, the re-game player 4 is not won. In the left column (a) of FIG. 9, a state in which the symbol combinations corresponding to the re-game player 1 are aligned on the right-down winning line L2 is shown.

  On the other hand, the middle row (b) in FIG. 9 shows a case where the re-game player 1-4 is internally won and the stop operation is performed in the order of right, middle, and left. This stop operation is a stop operation that coincides with the correct operation order, and the timing at which the symbol (BAR symbol) constituting the re-game player 4 can be stopped on the winning line (within the maximum drawing range from the winning line). After the timing, the second stop operation is a stop operation at a timing within the maximum drawing range from the pay line where there is a possibility that the re-game players 4 may be aligned. In this case, the re-game player 4 is won. The middle row (b) of FIG. 9 shows a state in which the symbol combinations corresponding to the re-game player 4 are aligned on the middle stage winning line L1.

  Further, in the right column (c) of FIG. 9, in the same manner as the middle column (b), when the re-game player 1-4 is elected internally and is stopped in the order of right, middle, left It is shown. This stop operation is a stop operation that matches the correct operation order, but the stop operation timing is the timing at which the symbol (BAR symbol) that constitutes the replay player 4 can be stopped on the winning line (from the winning line) The timing is different from the timing within the maximum pull-in range, the timing after the second stop operation, and the timing within the maximum pull-in range from the winning line where the re-game players 4 may be aligned. The example of the right column (c) is the same as the middle column (b) until the second stop operation, but the timing at which the third stop operation can stop the BAR symbol on the middle pay line L1. And have been at a different timing. In this case, unlike the middle row (b), the re-playing combination 4 is not won. The right column (c) of FIG. 9 shows a state in which the symbol combinations corresponding to the re-game player 1 are aligned on the lower winning line L4.

  In FIG. 7, when the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying role 3 is displayed in the replaying high probability state (RT2) (when the replaying role 3 is won), the replaying low probability state (RT1) It has been shown to migrate to. Also, the figure shows that when the special combination is won internally, the state shifts to a special combination internal winning state (RT3) described later. Furthermore, when the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination is displayed (when the special combination is won), it is shown that the state shifts to a special gaming state (RT4) described later.

<Special role internal winning state (RT3)>
The special combination internal winning state (RT3) is a state in which the special combination internal winning flag is set to ON, and the player can display a symbol combination corresponding to the special combination by performing a stop operation at a predetermined timing. It is a possible gaming state. In the special combination internal winning state, a winning combination to be internally won is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT3” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG. The winning combination that is won internally in the special combination internal winning state includes a replaying combination 1, a small combination 1, a small combination 2, and a small combination 3a. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  Further, FIG. 7 shows that when a symbol combination corresponding to the special combination is displayed in the special combination internal winning state (RT3), the state shifts to a special gaming state (RT4) described later.

<Special gaming state (RT4)>
The special game state (RT4) is a game state that is most advantageous to the player among all the game states. In the special game state, the winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT4” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG. The winning combination that is won internally in the special gaming state is a small combination 3b. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  Here, when the “small role 3b” is won internally, the “bell symbol” is displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 111 (see the position of number 5 shown in FIG. 2) regardless of the stop operation order (see FIG. 8). See remarks column). As a result, the symbol combination corresponding to the small role 3 is arranged on the three winning lines of the middle stage winning line L1, the lower rightward winning line L2, and the upper right winning line L3 shown in FIG. 2, so that 12 medals are paid out. The

  FIG. 7 shows that, in the special game state (RT4), when the specified number is paid out, the re-game low probability state (RT1) is entered. Specifically, when the payout of 360 or more medals is completed, the state shifts to the re-gaming low probability state (RT1).

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

<AT gaming state>
The main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment controls four gaming states (RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4). On the other hand, in the first sub-control unit 400, when the gaming state is either the re-gaming low probability state (RT1) or the re-gaming high probability state (RT2), a stop operation for notifying information on the winning combination internally Production may start. Hereinafter, the state where the stop operation effect is executed is referred to as an AT (assist time) gaming state. Here, the details of this AT gaming state will be described.

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

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

  The “regame combination 1-3” is a combination that is won internally in the replay high probability ready state (RT2). When this winning combination is won internally, the winning combination is either the replaying role 1 (normal replay) or the replaying role 3 (falling replay). Although these combinations are common in that replays are given, the replay combination 3 shifts to the replay low probability state (RT1), which is a disadvantageous game state for the player, whereas the replay combination 1 However, the replay high probability state (RT2), which is a game state advantageous to the player, is maintained. That is, it is more advantageous for the player to win the re-game 1 than to win the re-game 3. For this reason, in the AT gaming state, when “re-gamer 1-3” is internally won, an effect of informing the stop operation order for aligning symbols corresponding to re-gamer 1 is executed.

  “Small 3a” is an internal winning combination in the gaming state except the special gaming state (RT4). When an internal winning is made for this role, the “bell design” is displayed on either the middle stage of the middle reel 111 (see the position of number 5 shown in FIG. 2) or the lower stage of the middle reel 111 (see the position of number 6 shown in FIG. 2). Is done. As described above, when the “bell symbol” is displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 111, 12 medals are paid out, and when the “bell symbol” is displayed in the lower stage of the middle reel 111, four medals are paid out. . That is, it is more advantageous for the player to display the “bell symbol” in the middle stage of the middle reel 111 than in the lower stage of the middle reel 111. For this reason, in the AT gaming state, when “small role 3a” is internally won, an effect of informing the stop operation sequence for displaying “bell symbol” on the middle stage of the middle reel 111 is executed.

  In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, the AT gaming state is set in the first sub control unit main process by setting the AT flag provided in the RAM 408 of the first sub control unit 400 to ON. The AT flag is set when there is an AT set number provided in the RAM 408, and an initial value is set for the AT game number. Note that the AT gaming state is maintained as long as the number of AT games remains. That is, the AT game count indicates the number of games in which the AT flag is turned on. In the present embodiment, when the gaming state is one of the re-gaming low probability state (RT1) and the re-gaming high probability state (RT2) and the AT flag is off, the number of AT sets is 1 or more. The AT flag is set to ON. In a state where the AT flag is set to ON, 1 is subtracted from the number of AT games for each game, and when the number of AT games becomes 0, the AT flag is set to OFF. Note that the number of AT games is not subtracted while the game state is the special game state (RT4). The number of AT sets is stored in the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400, and is added when, for example, a lottery is won when a small combination 1 or small combination 2 is won internally in a non-AT gaming state. It is. Further, the number of AT games is added when a predetermined condition is satisfied (in this embodiment, when a lottery is won when the re-game player 1-4 is won internally).

  Note that in a state where the AT game is being executed, the player can easily obtain medals. Depending on the length of this period or the like, there may be a situation that is more advantageous to the player than the special gaming state (RT4) described above.

<Outline of processing>
Hereinafter, processing in the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the second sub control unit 500 described above will be described with reference to flowcharts.

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

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal is input executes a main control unit main process shown in FIG.

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

  In step S103, a game start process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S105. Details of the game start process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S105, an effective winning line is determined according to the number of used medals.

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

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

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

  In step S113, reel rotation start processing is executed to start rotation of all reels 110 to 112.

  In step S115, reel rotation stop processing is executed. In this process, the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be received. When any one of the stop buttons is pressed, the stop table is referred to stop the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button, and the stop table is set. Any one of the reels 110 to 112 is stopped according to the number of drawn frames. When all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S117.

  In step S117, a winning determination process is performed. Here, it is determined that the winning combination is won when a pattern combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line 114. For example, if “ANY-Cherry-ANY” is aligned on the activated winning line, it is determined that the cherry has been won. Details of the winning determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S119, if any winning combination with payout is won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out in accordance with the number of winning lines (payout process (main)). Details of the payout process (main) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S121, game state update processing is performed. In the game state update process, a process for shifting the game state is performed when the start condition or the end condition shown in FIG. In addition, preparation for transmission of a game state update command indicating the current game state is made. Thus, one game is finished. Thereafter, the process proceeds by returning to step S103 and repeating the above-described processing.

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

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

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

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

  In step S205, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port status update process, the detection signals of the sensor circuits 320 of the various sensors 318 are input via the input ports of the I / O 310 to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signals, and each of the various sensors 318 is partitioned in the RAM 308. The process is stored in the provided signal state storage area, and the error status is set based on the stored information in the signal state storage area. This error status indicates whether or not there is an abnormality in the device and its contents.

  In step S207, various game processes are executed, and processes according to the interrupt status are executed. Details of the various game processes will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S209, lamp update processing is performed. Details of the lamp update process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S211, timer update processing is performed. More specifically, various timers are updated for each time unit.

  In step S213, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands that have been prepared for transmission are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that the output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits in the present embodiment, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 11 -14 are command types (in this embodiment, basic command, game start command, medal insertion command, start lever reception command, internal winning command, effect command associated with effect lottery processing, and reel associated with the start of rotation of reels 110 to 112. Rotation start command, stop button operation command accompanying acceptance of operation of stop buttons 137 to 139, spinning cylinder stop command accompanying stop processing of reels 110 to 112, winning determination command, medal payout command, reel stop command, gaming state update command Error occurrence command, error release command), DOO 0 is composed of command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

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

  In step S215, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to an information input circuit 652 separate from the slot machine 100 via the information output circuit 334.

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

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

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

  Next, the details of the game start process (step S103) in the main control unit main process of FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the game start process (step S103) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1001, an error confirmation process is executed.

  In this error confirmation process, first, it is determined whether or not an error has been detected with reference to the error status (step S205 in FIG. 11) set in the main control unit timer interrupt process. If it is not determined that an error has been detected, the process proceeds to the next process. If it is determined that an error has been detected, an interrupt control state to be described later is set to “no special processing”, preparation for transmitting an error occurrence command to the first sub-control unit 400 is executed, and depending on the content of the error Display error code is set. The error occurrence command set here is transmitted to the first sub control unit 400 in step S213 of the main control unit timer interrupt process of FIG. When the display error code is set, the lighting state of the game information lamp 126 changes, so that the player can recognize that it has been executed. This state is maintained until an error cancel operation is performed. Thereafter, when an error canceling operation is performed, the display error code is cleared, preparation for transmitting the error canceling command to the first sub-control unit 400 is executed, the error status is cleared, and this error checking process is ended ( Proceed to the next process).

  The interrupt control state is information used for determination when executing processing according to the situation in the main control unit timer interrupt processing, and is stored in the RAM 308.

  In step S1003, the interrupt control state is set to “no special processing”, and the process proceeds to step S1005.

  In step S1005, preparation for transmitting a game start command to the first sub-control unit 400 is executed. Note that the game start command set here is transmitted to the first sub control unit 400 in step S213 of the main control unit timer interrupt process of FIG.

  In step S1007, a process of clearing the bet number of the previous game is executed. By executing this process, the control state of the betting number lamp is switched in the lamp update process executed later, and the player can be made aware that this process has been executed.

  In step S1009, start operation acceptance processing is executed. The details of the start operation reception process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, details of the start operation reception process (step S1009) in the game start process of FIG. 12 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the start operation reception process (step S1009) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1101, an error check process is executed. Since this process is the same as the error confirmation process (step S1001 in FIG. 12) in the game start process, a description thereof is omitted here.

  In step S1103, the interrupt control state is set to “medal is being inserted”, and the process proceeds to step S1105.

  In step S1105, medal blocker control processing is executed, and the flow proceeds to step S1107. Details of this medal blocker control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1107, the number of medals inserted is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S1111. The number of medals inserted is added in the insertion process described later (step S2105 in FIG. 20).

  In step S1109, it is determined whether the value of the number of medals inserted in step S1107 is 0 and the bet button is not operated. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1111. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1119.

  In step S1111, an error check process (step S1101, the same as step S1001 in FIG. 12) is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1113.

  In step S1113, it is determined whether the start lever 135 has been operated. If the start lever 135 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S1115; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1121.

  In step S1115, it is determined whether or not the value of the betting number has become a specified number. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1117; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1121. In the present embodiment, step S1115 is configured to be executed after step S1113. However, the determination process illustrated in step S1113 may be performed after the determination process illustrated in step S1115.

  In step S1117, the state of the medal blocker is set to the return state, and this start operation accepting process ends. If the medal blocker is already in the return state, the state is maintained.

  In step S1109, when the value of the number of medals inserted is not 0 or when the bet button is operated, in step S1119, an update process of the bet number and the reserve number is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1121. Details of the update processing of the betting number and the storage number will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1121, it is determined whether the settlement button 134 has been operated. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1123; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1107.

  In step S1123, a settlement process (main) is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1107. Details of this settlement process (main) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, details of the medal blocker control process (step S1105) in the start operation reception process of FIG. 13 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the medal blocker control process (step S1105) shown in FIG.

  First, in step S1201, it is determined whether the re-game operation flag is set to ON. If this flag is set to ON, the process proceeds to step S1203, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1209. This flag is set to ON in a winning determination process described later (step S1513 in FIG. 17).

  In step S1203, the value of the bet number of the previous game is set as the value of the bet number, and the process proceeds to step S1205.

  In step S1205, it is determined whether or not the re-game player 4 has been won in the previous game. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1207. If not, the medal blocker control process is terminated.

  In step S1207, it is determined whether the value of the number of storages is 50. If this condition is satisfied, the medal blocker control process is terminated, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1209.

  In step S1209, the medal blocker state is set to the passing state, and this medal blocker control process is terminated. This medal blocker is for restricting the insertion of medals from the medal insertion slot 141, and is provided inside the medal insertion slot 141. More specifically, when this medal blocker is set to the passing state, it is possible to accept a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 141 (hereinafter referred to as an acceptance state), and when it is set to the return state. The medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 141 is discharged (returned) from the medal payout outlet 155 (hereinafter referred to as non-accepting state). That is, it can be said that the process of setting the medal blocker state to the passing state is a process of setting the medal to the accepting state.

  Next, details of the betting number / reserved number updating process (step S1119) in the start operation receiving process of FIG. 13 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the betting number / reserved number updating process (step S1119) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1301, 1 is subtracted from the acquired medal insertion number value (step S1107 in FIG. 13), and the process proceeds to step S1303.

  In step S1303, it is determined whether the re-game operation flag is set to ON. If this flag is set to ON, the process proceeds to step S1307, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1305. This flag is set to ON in a winning determination process described later (step S1513 in FIG. 17).

  In step S1305, it is determined whether or not the value of the betting number is equal to the specified number. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1307; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1309. In addition, what is necessary is just to determine whether it is equal to those maximum values, when a regulation number is not constant.

  In step S1307, 1 is added to the value of the number of storages, and the betting number / storage number updating process is terminated.

  In step S1309, the value of the bet number is incremented by 1, and the bet number / reserved number update process is terminated.

  It is to be noted that a value of the number of insertions is added when a medal is inserted, and that a series of processes until the betting number or the number of storages is added in steps S1307 and S1309 according to the added number of insertions is completed. May be referred to as accepted. In other words, by executing these processes, it can be said that the taking-in (acceptance) of the inserted medal into the game machine is completed.

  Next, the details of the settlement process (main) (step S1123) in the start operation reception process of FIG. 13 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the settlement process (main) (step S1123) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1401, it is determined whether the re-game operation flag is set to ON. If this flag is set to ON, the settlement process (main) is terminated, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1403. This flag is set to ON in a winning determination process described later (step S1513 in FIG. 17).

  In step S1403, it is determined whether or not the bet value is greater than zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1405; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1417.

  In step S1405, the value of the betting number is set as the number of payout requests, and the process proceeds to step S1407. The number of payout requests is subtracted until it becomes 0 in a settlement process (interrupt) described later (FIG. 22).

  In step S1407, the interrupt control state is set to “settlement”, and the process proceeds to step S1409.

  In step S1409, preparation for transmitting the settlement start command to the first sub-control unit 400 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1411. The settlement start command set here is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 in step S213 of the main control unit timer interrupt process of FIG.

  In step S1411, it is determined whether the number of payout requests is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1413. If not, step S1411 is executed again.

  In step S1413, preparation for transmitting the settlement end command to the first sub-control unit 400 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1415. The settlement end command set here is transmitted to the first sub control unit 400 in step S213 of the main control unit timer interrupt process of FIG.

  In step S1415, the interrupt control state is set to “medal is being inserted”, and the settlement process (main) is terminated.

  In step S1417, which proceeds when it is determined in step S1413 that the value of the betting number is not greater than 0, it is determined whether or not the number of storage is greater than 0. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1419; otherwise, the settlement process (main) is terminated.

  In step S1419, the value of the storage number is set as the number of payout requests, and the process proceeds to step S1407. The number of payout requests is subtracted until it becomes 0 in a settlement process (interrupt) described later (FIG. 22).

  Next, details of the winning determination process (step S117) in the main process of the main control unit in FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the winning determination process (step S117) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1501, the interrupt control state is set to “no special processing”, and the process proceeds to step S1503.

  In step S1503, a winning determination is performed based on whether or not the symbol combination shown in FIG. 6 is in the stop mode aligned with the winning line shown in FIG. 2, and the process proceeds to step S1505.

  In step S1505, a winning determination result is set according to the determination result in step S1503.

  In step S1507, preparation for transmitting the winning determination command to the first sub-control unit 400 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1509. Note that the winning determination command set here is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 in step S213 of the main control unit timer interrupt process of FIG.

  In step S1509, based on the winning determination result set in step S1505, it is determined whether or not a re-game player has been won. If it has won the re-gamer, the process proceeds to step S1515. If it has not won the re-gamer, the process proceeds to step S1511.

  In step S1511, it is determined whether or not the re-game operation flag is set to ON. If this flag is set to ON, the process proceeds to step S1513, and if not, the winning determination process is terminated.

  In step S1513, the re-game operation flag is set to OFF, and the winning determination process ends.

  In step S1515, it is determined whether or not the re-game operation flag is set to ON. If this flag is set to ON, the winning determination process is terminated. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1517.

  In step S1517, the re-game operation flag is set to ON, and this winning determination process ends.

  Next, details of the payout process (main) (step S119) in the main process of the main control unit in FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the payout process (main) (step S119) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1601, an error confirmation process is executed. Since this process is the same as the error confirmation process (step S1001 in FIG. 12) in the game start process, a description thereof is omitted here.

  In step S1603, the number of payout requests is set based on the winning determination result (set in step S1505 in FIG. 17), and the process proceeds to step S1605.

  In step S1605, the interrupt control state is set to “medal paying out”, and the process proceeds to step S1607.

  In step S1607, it is determined whether or not the number of payout requests is zero. If the number of payout requests is 0, the process proceeds to step S1609. If the number of payout requests is not 0, step S1607 is executed again. The number of payout requests is subtracted until it becomes 0 in a payout process (interrupt) described later (FIG. 21).

  In step S1609, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a special gaming state. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1611. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1613.

  In step S1611, the value of the number of payouts is added to the value of the number of acquired medals, and the process proceeds to step S1613. The number of payouts is a value used to indicate the number of medals actually paid out according to the number of payout requests.

  In step S1613, the number of payouts is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S1615.

  In step S1615, the interrupt control state is set to “no special process”, and the payout process (main) is terminated.

  Next, details of various game processes (step S207) in the main control unit timer interrupt process of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of various game processes (step S207) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S2001, the interrupt control state information stored in the RAM 308 is referred to. If this information is “medal is being inserted”, the process proceeds to step S2003. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2005.

  In step S2003, the input process is executed, and the various game processes are terminated. Details of this input process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S2005, the interrupt control state information stored in the RAM 308 is referred to. If this information is “medal paying out”, the process proceeds to step S2007, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2009.

  In step S2007, a payout process (interrupt) is executed, and various game processes are terminated. Details of the payout process (interrupt) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S2009, the interrupt control state information stored in the RAM 308 is referred to. If the information is “settlement”, the process proceeds to step S2011. If not, the process proceeds to step S2013.

  In step S2011, a settlement process (interrupt) is executed, and various game processes are terminated. Details of the settlement process (interrupt) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S2013, other various game processes are executed, and the various game processes are terminated.

  Next, details of the input process (step S2003) in the various game processes of FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the input process (step S2003) shown in FIG.

  First, in first step S2101, it is determined whether or not a bet button has been operated. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2113; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2103.

  In step S2103, it is determined whether or not a medal has been inserted. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2105, and if not, this input process is terminated. The medal insertion is detected by the input port state update process shown in step S205 of FIG.

  In step S2105, the number of inserted medals is added according to the insertion of medals, and the process proceeds to step S2107. Since the number of inputs does not exceed 1 in one interrupt, the number of inputs added in this process is 1 at maximum.

  In step S2107, it is determined whether the re-game operation flag is set to ON. If this flag is set to ON, the process proceeds to step S2109, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2115. This flag is set to ON in the winning determination process (step S1513 in FIG. 17).

  In step S 2109, it is determined whether or not the value of “medal insertion number + storage number” is 50. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2111. Otherwise, this input process is terminated.

  In step S2111, the medal blocker state is set to the return state, and the insertion process ends.

  In step S2113 which proceeds when it is determined in step S2101 that the bet button has been operated, the bet number and the reserve number are updated. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the re-game operation flag is on. If the re-game operation flag is not on, the number corresponding to the bet button is determined from the bet number until the bet number reaches the specified number. Transferred to the number. Thereafter, this input process is terminated. In addition, this process is complete | finished when the number of storage is lost before the number of bets reaches a regulation number.

  In step S2107, it is determined whether or not the value of “the number of medals inserted + the number of stored + the number of bets” is 50 in step S2115 which proceeds when the re-game operation flag is not on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2111. Otherwise, this input process is terminated.

  Next, details of the payout process (interrupt) (step S2007) in the various game processes of FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the payout process (interrupt) (step S2007) shown in FIG.

  First, in first step S2201, it is determined whether or not the value of the number of payout requests is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2217; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2203.

  In step S2203, it is determined whether or not the value of the storage number is 50. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2205; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2209.

  In step S2205, the driving state of the medal payout device 180 (hopper) is set, and the process proceeds to step S2207. With this process, the medal payout from the medal payout device 180 (hopper) is started.

  In step S2207, it is determined whether or not a medal payout has been detected based on a detection result of a sensor provided in the medal payout device 180 (hopper). If a medal payout is detected, the process proceeds to step S2211, and if not, this payout process (interrupt) is terminated.

  In step S2209 which proceeds when the value of the storage number is not 50 in step S2203, 1 is added to the value of the storage number, and the process proceeds to step S2211.

  In step S2211, 1 is subtracted from the value of the number of payout requests, and the process proceeds to step S2213.

  In step S2213, 1 is added to the value of the number of payouts, and the process proceeds to step S2215.

  In step S2215, preparation for transmitting a medal payout command to the first sub-control unit 400 is executed, and this payout process (interrupt) is terminated. The medal payout command set here is transmitted to the first sub control unit 400 in step S213 of the main control unit timer interrupt process of FIG.

  In step S2217, which proceeds when the value of the number of payout requests is 0 in step S2201, the driving state of the medal payout device 180 (hopper) is canceled, and this payout processing (interrupt) is ended. With this processing, the medal payout from the medal payout device 180 (hopper) is stopped.

  Next, details of the settlement process (interrupt) (step S2011) in the various game processes of FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the settlement process (interrupt) (step S2011) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S2301, the driving state of the medal payout device 180 (hopper) is set, and the process proceeds to step S2303. With this process, the medal payout from the medal payout device 180 (hopper) is started.

  In step S2303, it is determined whether or not a medal payout has been detected based on a detection result of a sensor provided in the medal payout device 180 (hopper). If a medal payout is detected, the process proceeds to step S2305. If not, the settlement process (interrupt) is terminated.

  In step S2305, 1 is subtracted from the value of the number of payout requests, and the process proceeds to step S2307.

  In step S2307, it is determined whether or not the value of the number of payout requests is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2309; otherwise, the settlement process (interrupt) is terminated.

  In step S2309, the driving state of the medal payout device 180 (hopper) is canceled, and the settlement process (interrupt) is terminated. With this processing, the medal payout from the medal payout device 180 (hopper) is stopped.

  Next, details of the lamp update process (step S209) in the main control unit timer interrupt process of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the lamp update process (step S209) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S2401, the state of each lamp is set to the off state, and the process proceeds to step S2403.

  In step S2403, it is determined whether or not the re-game operation flag is set to ON. If this flag is on, the process proceeds to step S2405. If not, the process proceeds to step S2407. The restart operation flag is a flag that is set to ON in the winning determination process (step S1517 in FIG. 17).

  In step S2405, the lighting mode of the replay lamp 122 is set to a lighting state, and the process proceeds to step S2407.

  In step S2407, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a special combination internal winning state. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2409; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2411.

  In step S2409, the lighting mode of the special combination internal winning lamp 123 is set to the lighting state, and the process proceeds to step S2411.

  In step S 2411, it is determined whether or not the interrupt control state is “medal is being inserted”. If the interrupt control state is “medal is being inserted”, the process proceeds to step S2413; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2415.

  In step S2413, a medal insertion lamp update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S2415. Details of the medal insertion lamp update process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S2415, other lamp update processing is executed. For example, processing such as setting of the lighting state of the game information lamp 126 based on the display error code, setting of the lighting state of the betting number lamp 129 based on the number of bets, setting of the lighting state of the storage number lamp 125 based on the storage number, etc. is executed. Is done. Thereafter, the lamp update process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 24, the details of the medal-in-progress lamp update process (step S2413) in the lamp update process of FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the medal insertion lamp update process (step S2413) shown in FIG.

  First, in first step S2501, it is determined whether or not the number of medals inserted is a specified number (3 in the present embodiment). If the number of medals inserted is a specified number, the process proceeds to step S2503, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2505.

  In step S2503, the lighting mode of the game start lamp 121 is set to a lighting state, and the process proceeds to step S2505.

  In step S2505, it is determined whether the medal blocker state is set to the passing state. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2507. If not, the medal insertion lamp update process is terminated.

  In step S2507, the state of the insertable lamp 124 is set to a lighting state, and this medal-in-progress lamp update process is terminated.

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
Next, processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 25B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 25C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S301 in FIG. 25A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S301. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. In this process, an area for storing internal winning information that is information representing the result of the internal winning and an area for storing RT update information that is information indicating the gaming state are provided in the RAM 408, respectively.

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

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

  In step S307, a first sub control unit command process, which is a process corresponding to each command received from the main control unit 300, is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S331, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S303 in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. 25A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

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

  Next, details of the effect control process (step S309) in the first sub-control unit main process of FIG. 25A will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the effect control process (step S309) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3001, it is determined whether an internal winning command has been accepted. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3003. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3005.

  In step S3003, an internal winning command reception process is executed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3005.

  In step S3005, processing when a command other than the internal winning command is received is executed. Thereafter, this effect control process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 27, details of the internal winning command reception process (step S3003) in the effect control process of FIG. 26 will be described. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the internal winning command reception process (step S3003) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3101, AT gaming state management processing is executed. Specifically, in the non-AT gaming state, a lottery for whether or not to grant the right to enter the AT gaming state (in this embodiment, the number of AT sets), the AT gaming state extension process (in this embodiment) , Processing for adding the number of AT games), processing relating to the start and end of the AT gaming state is executed. In the present embodiment, a lottery is executed as to whether or not to give the AT game number when the re-game player 1-4 is internally won, and the AT game number is added when the lottery is won. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3103. Note that the processing content of the above-described AT gaming state management process may be executed not only when an internal winning command is received but also when an arbitrary command is received such as when a command transmitted in the gaming state update process is received.

  In step S3103, it is determined whether or not the AT gaming state. If it is in the AT gaming state, the process proceeds to step S3105, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3107.

  In step S3105, effect data for performing notification according to the winning combination in the internal is set. Specifically, when replaying role 1-2, replaying role 1-3, and small role 3a are internally won, production data for informing the correct operation sequence (see the remarks column in FIG. 8) is set. Is done. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3107.

  In step S3107, other internal winning command reception processing is executed. Here, for example, when the re-game player 1-4 is internally won and the lottery for giving the number of AT games is won, a stop operation is performed aiming at the BAR symbol in addition to the correct operation order (operation timing). ) Is set. After this processing, the internal winning command acceptance processing is terminated.

<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>
Next, processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 28B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 28C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 28D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S401 in FIG. 28A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S401. In this initialization process, input / output port initialization, storage area initialization in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects the strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400. In step S421 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub-control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

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

  In step S431, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S403 in the second sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 28A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S403, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S433, an effect random number update process is performed.

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

  In step S441, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 504 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 536. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the effect image display device 157. Next, the CPU 504 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 506), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 536), and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 534 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 534 transfers the image data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 534 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504.

  In step S443, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal is input from the VDP 534. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S445; otherwise, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it.

  In step S445, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 536 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 536 in step S441, the CPU 504 includes information on the image data constituting the display image (the coordinate axis and image size of the VRAM 536). , VRAM coordinates (placement coordinates), transparency, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 534. The VDP 534 performs parameter setting in accordance with the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step S447, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 504 instructs the VDP 534 to start drawing an image. The VDP 534 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 504.

  In step S449, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 534 is input based on the end of image drawing. If the generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S451. If not, the generation end interrupt signal is determined. Wait for input.

  In step S451, a scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 508 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

<Outline of Operation of First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, after listing the problems to be solved by the present embodiment, a characteristic operation of the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described based on the above-described content.

  In some conventional game machines, in order to promote a smooth progress of the game, when a re-game player is won, the insertion of game media is prohibited. Note that the re-game is a role that allows a game to be executed again without using a new game medium when winning.

  Furthermore, there are cases where a plurality of types of re-game players are provided on the gaming table as described above. Among these plurality of re-game players, there are those that play various roles such as granting of privileges and opportunities after the game state, for example, as well as being able to execute the game again.

  Here, for example, when winning a re-gamer advantageous to the player like the above-mentioned re-gamer 4, when the player concentrates on the stop mode and throws in prohibited game media. There is. In this case, the game medium that has been thrown into the corner is discharged, resulting in water being poured into the game. As in this example, if the introduction of game media is uniformly prohibited, there is a risk that the interest of the game will be reduced.

  The slot machine 100 according to the first embodiment employs a configuration that prevents a decrease in the interest of the game as described above by allowing a game medium to be inserted when winning the re-game player 4. This will be specifically described below.

<Introduction when not winning the re-game player>
First, the operation up to the start of the next game in the case where the re-game player is not won (in the case of winning of a role other than the re-game player and in the case of losing) will be described. The winning combination in the game is determined by a winning determination process (step S117 in FIG. 10, FIG. 17) of the main process in the main control unit. Here, when the re-game player is not won, the re-game operation flag is set to OFF (steps S1511 and S1513 in FIG. 17). The processing further proceeds, and in the start operation acceptance processing (step S1009, FIG. 13 in FIG. 12) of the game start processing (step S103 in FIG. 10, FIG. 12), the interrupt control state is set to “medal being inserted” (FIG. 13). In step S1103), since the re-game operation flag is off, the medal blocker is set to the passing state (step S1105 in FIG. 13, step S1201, and step S1209 in FIG. 14). Thereafter, until the bet number is set to the prescribed number and the start lever 135 is operated, a predetermined process is repeated in this start operation accepting process (any one of Step S1113 and Step S1115 in FIG. 13). In the case of No, the process returns to step S1107).

  In this state, when various game processes (step S207 in FIG. 11 and FIG. 19) of the main control unit timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) are executed, the interrupt control state is set to “medal being inserted”. The input process (step S2003 in FIG. 19, FIG. 20) is executed. In this insertion process, the number of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 141 is added to the insertion number (step S2105 in FIG. 20).

  When the inserted number is added in the start operation reception process (step S1009 in FIG. 12, FIG. 13), the betting number / reserved number update process is executed (step S1119 in FIG. 13). In this betting number / reserved number updating process, 1 is subtracted from the value of the inserted number, and 1 is added to the betting number (step S1309 in FIG. 15). If the bet number has reached the specified number, 1 is added to the stored number instead of the bet number (step S1307 in FIG. 15). By this process, the number of inserted medals is converted into the number of bets or the number of stored medals. Further, when the stored number is larger than 0, the value of the stored number can be converted into the bet number by operating the bet button (step S2113 in FIG. 20).

  When the value of the bet number is a specified number, the game can be started by operating the start lever 135 (when both Step S1113 and Step S1115 in FIG. 13 are Yes). Note that the medal blocker is set in a return state when a medal with both the bet number and the stored number reaching the maximum value is inserted so that both the bet number and the stored number do not exceed the maximum values (see FIG. 20 is determined as Yes in step S2115, and step S2111 in FIG. 20).

<Introduction when winning a re-game player other than re-game player 4>
Next, the operation up to the start of the next game when winning a re-game player other than the re-game player 4 (re-game players 1 to 3) will be described. The winning combination in the game is determined by a winning determination process (step S117 in FIG. 10, FIG. 17) of the main process in the main control unit. Here, when the re-game players 1 to 3 are won, the re-game operation flag is set to ON (steps S1515 and S1517 in FIG. 17). The processing further proceeds, and in the start operation acceptance processing (step S1009, FIG. 13 in FIG. 12) of the game start processing (step S103 in FIG. 10, FIG. 12), the interrupt control state is set to “medal being inserted” (FIG. 13). In step S1103), since the re-game operation flag is on, the bet number of the previous game is set as the bet number (step S1203 in FIG. 14). Note that the medal blocker is not set in the passing state and is maintained in the returned state (after step S1117 in FIG. 13 is executed, step S1209 in FIG. 14 is not executed). In this case, since the bet number is set to the prescribed number, a predetermined process is repeated in the start operation reception process until the start lever 135 is operated (when step S1113 in FIG. 13 is No). Return to step S1107).

  In this state, when various game processes (step S207 in FIG. 11 and FIG. 19) of the main control unit timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) are executed, the interrupt control state is set to “medal being inserted”. The input process (step S2003 in FIG. 19, FIG. 20) is executed. However, since the medal blocker remains in the returned state, it is not detected that a medal has been inserted (No determination in step S2103 in FIG. 20). Further, when the bet button is operated, the re-game operation flag is set to ON, so that the bet number or the reserve number is not changed (step S2113 in FIG. 20).

  That is, in the start operation acceptance process (step S1009 in FIG. 12, FIG. 13), the number of insertions remains 0, and the number of bets or the number of reserves is not changed. However, since the value of the bet number is a specified number, the game can be started by operating the start lever 135 (when both step S1113 and step S1115 in FIG. 13 are Yes). As described above, when the re-game players 1 to 3 are won, the game can be performed without newly using medals.

<About the input when winning the Re-Gamer 4>
Next, the operation up to the start of the next game when winning the re-game player 4 will be described. The winning combination in the game is determined by a winning determination process (step S117 in FIG. 10, FIG. 17) of the main process in the main control unit. Here, when the re-game player 4 is won, the re-game operation flag is set to ON (steps S1515 and S1517 in FIG. 17). The processing further proceeds, and in the start operation acceptance processing (step S1009, FIG. 13 in FIG. 12) of the game start processing (step S103 in FIG. 10, FIG. 12), the interrupt control state is set to “medal being inserted” (FIG. 13). In step S1103), since the re-game operation flag is on, the bet number of the previous game is set as the bet number (step S1203 in FIG. 14). Subsequently, since the re-game player 4 is won, the medal blocker is set in a passing state unless the number of storage is 50 (maximum value) (step S1209 in FIG. 14). In this case, since the bet number is set to the prescribed number, a predetermined process is repeated in the start operation reception process until the start lever 135 is operated (when step S1113 in FIG. 13 is No). Return to step S1107).

  In this state, when various game processes (step S207 in FIG. 11 and FIG. 19) of the main control unit timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) are executed, the interrupt control state is set to “medal being inserted”. The input process (step S2003 in FIG. 19, FIG. 20) is executed. Here, since the medal blocker is in the passing state, when the medal is inserted, the insertion number is added (step S2105 in FIG. 20).

  When the inserted number is added in the start operation reception process (step S1009 in FIG. 12, FIG. 13), the betting number / reserved number update process is executed (step S1119 in FIG. 13). In this betting number / reserved number updating process, since the re-game operation flag is turned on by the winning of the re-gamer 4, 1 is subtracted from the value of the inserted number, and 1 is added to the stored number (FIG. 15 step S1307). By this process, the number of inserted medals is converted into the number of stored medals. However, since the value of the bet number is not changed to the specified number, the game can be started by operating the start lever 135 (when both step S1113 and step S1115 in FIG. 13 are Yes). . When the bet button is operated, the re-game operation flag is set to ON, and the bet number or the reserve number is not changed (step S2113 in FIG. 20). As described above, when the re-game player 4 is won, the game can be performed without newly using a medal. Further, unlike the case where the re-game players 1 to 3 are won, medals can be inserted. In order to prevent the stored number from exceeding 50 (maximum value), the medal blocker is not set to the passing state when the stored number is the maximum value when winning the re-playing combination 4 (see FIG. 14). Determination of Yes in step S1207). Also, the medal blocker is set to the return state when the medal with the maximum storage number is inserted (Yes in step S2109 in FIG. 20, step S2111 in FIG. 20).

<About checkout>
If the settlement button 134 is pressed while a predetermined process (the process after step S1107 in FIG. 13) is repeated in the start operation reception process, the settlement process is executed (steps S1123 and FIG. 16 in FIG. 13). When the re-game player is won, the re-game operation flag is set to ON, so that the medals are not settled (Yes in step S1401 in FIG. 16). In other cases, it is configured to settle in the order of the number of bets and the number of bets (one of step S1405 and step S1419 in FIG. 16 is executed by pressing the settlement button 134 once). . In addition, this structure is an example, Comprising: You may employ | adopt the structure by which the number of bets and the number of storage are settled simultaneously.

<About the first embodiment>
In the first embodiment described above, there are the following three differences between the replaying roles 1 to 3 and the replaying role 4. The first difference is that, as shown in FIG. 6, the replaying combinations 1 to 3 and the replaying combination 4 are different in the types of symbols constituting the combination. The second difference is that, as shown in FIG. 8, the winning probability of the replaying combination 4 is lower than the winning probabilities of the replaying combinations 1 to 3. The third difference is that the replaying combination 4 is a combination that can be expected to increase the number of AT games (which can be expected to be advantageous) when winning.

  In the first embodiment, the replaying player 4 having the above three differences is configured so that the insertion operation can be performed at the time of winning a prize. However, when the replaying role 4 is won, a game medium is inserted. This is because the possibility is high. However, it is not necessary to satisfy all of the above three differences. For example, if only the first difference (different types of symbols (especially different from the replaying player with the highest percentage derived)) is satisfied, There is a possibility that a game medium may be inserted without being recognized as a re-game player even if the re-game game 4 is won. In addition, when only the second difference (the appearance frequency is low) is satisfied, it is rare to win the re-gamer 4, so that the game medium can be inserted without being recognized as the re-gamer. There is sex. Furthermore, when only the third difference (which can be expected to be advantageous) is satisfied, there is a possibility that game media may be thrown in so much that the player is concentrated in the stop mode when winning the re-playing game 4.

  In this way, even if one or more of the above three differences are satisfied, a configuration that allows the insertion operation at the time of winning a prize may be adopted. Furthermore, the above three differences are only examples. For example, a replaying role 4 can be expected to win an internal winning of a special role when a prize is won (a duplicate internal winning role of a special role and a replaying role) or a player. When winning a prize, such as a role that makes a transition to an advantageous game state, a role that can be expected to be in an advantageous state regardless of the main control unit and the sub control unit may be used.

  Here, in the said 1st Embodiment, although the structure which sets the stand-by timer for presentation (what is called freeze) when winning a re-game player 4 is not employ | adopted, such a structure may be employ | adopted. When this configuration is adopted, a player who sees the effect may unintentionally insert a game medium. Thus, there is a possibility that game media may be inserted depending on the relationship with other effects.

  In view of the above, unlike the first re-gamer who cannot perform the insertion operation at the time of winning (for example, the re-game player 1 of the first embodiment), the insertion operation at the time of winning is different. It is only necessary to adopt a configuration included in the winning combination with the second re-playing role (for example, the re-playing role 4 of the first embodiment) that enables the game medium. If a high re-gamer is designed as a second re-gamer, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game. In other words, it can be said that it is possible to easily design a configuration that prevents a decrease in the interest of the game. It should be noted that the presence / absence of other re-game players can be arbitrarily set. In addition, the internal winning probabilities and advantages of other regame players can be arbitrarily set.

  In the first embodiment, the configuration in which the replaying combination 4 is internally won by overlapping with the replaying combination 1 has been described. However, the replaying combination 4 may be configured to be internally won by itself. In the case of this configuration, it may be configured to determine whether or not the game medium can be inserted based on the internal winning of the re-gamer 4 instead of winning the re-gamer 4.

  In the first embodiment, the configuration in which the regame player 4 wins in accordance with the operation order and operation timing has been described. However, for example, a configuration in which the possibility of winning is determined only by the operation sequence, such as the regame player 1-2. It may be. In the case of this configuration, it may be configured to determine whether or not the game medium can be inserted based on the internal winning result and the operation order, instead of winning the re-game player 4.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the configuration for determining whether or not the game medium can be inserted by winning the re-gamer 4 has been described. However, for example, it may be determined whether or not the game medium can be inserted based on the operation order. Good. Even in this configuration, it may be possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

  In the first embodiment, the configuration in which the number of AT games is added on condition that the lottery at the time of internal winning of the re-gamer 1-4 is won is described. However, the condition for adding the number of AT games is as follows. It is not limited to this. For example, it may be a condition that the re-gamer 1-4 is won internally, and the re-gamer 1-4 is internally won and the re-player 4 is stopped in a pressing order that can win a prize. May be a condition, and it may be a condition that a re-game player 4 is won. Even in such a case, it can be said that the re-game player 4 is a re-game player that is advantageous to the player.

  Also, unlike the first embodiment, when there is no concept of pushing order in the re-game player 1-4, the re-game player 1-4 has been internally won as a condition for adding the number of AT games, Either winning a lottery when winning an internal winning in 1-4 or winning a replaying role 4 may be adopted. Even in such a case, it can be said that the re-game player 4 is a re-game player that is advantageous to the player.

  In the first embodiment, the stop operation condition for winning the re-gamer 4 when notifying the lottery when the re-gamer 1-4 is won internally is notified (step S3107 in FIG. 27). As described above, for example, when this AT lottery is not won, a configuration in which an operation condition (for example, pushing order) for not winning the re-game player 4 is notified, and a stop operation condition for winning the re-game player 4 are set. You may employ | adopt the structure which performs alerting | reporting which cannot be specified, or the structure which does not alert | report anything.

<< Second Embodiment >>
In the first embodiment, the configuration has been described in which the re-game player 4 can be inserted when winning. In the above configuration, game media can be input, but payment is impossible. The second embodiment to be described below is configured such that payment can be made at the time of winning all the re-game players. Hereinafter, a change from the first embodiment will be described. In addition, about the structure which does not have description in particular, it shall apply to the said 1st Embodiment and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  First, details of the medal blocker control process (step S1105) in the start operation reception process of FIG. 13 in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the medal blocker control process (step S1105) shown in FIG. 13 in the second embodiment.

  First, in step S1211, it is determined whether the re-game operation flag is set to ON. If this flag is set to ON, the process proceeds to step S1213. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1215. This flag is set to ON in the winning determination process (step S1513 in FIG. 17).

  In step S1213, the value of the bet number of the previous game is set as the value of the bet number, and this medal blocker control process ends.

  In step S1215, the medal blocker state is set to the passing state, and this medal blocker control process is terminated.

  Next, details of the second embodiment of the betting number / reserved number updating process (step S1119) in the start operation receiving process of FIG. 13 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow in the second embodiment of the betting number / reserved number updating process (step S1119) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1311, 1 is subtracted from the acquired medal insertion number value (step S1107 in FIG. 13), and the process proceeds to step S1313.

  In step S1313, it is determined whether or not the value of the betting number is equal to the specified number. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1315; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1317. In addition, what is necessary is just to determine whether it is equal to those maximum values, when a regulation number is not constant.

  In step S1315, the value of the reserved number is incremented by 1, and the betting / reserved number updating process is terminated.

  In step S1317, the value of the betting number is incremented by 1, and the betting number / reserving number updating process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 31, details of the second embodiment of the settlement process (main) (step S1123) in the start operation reception process of FIG. 13 will be described. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the settlement process (main) (step S1123) shown in FIG. 13 in the second embodiment.

  First, in first step S1421, it is determined whether the re-game operation flag is set to ON. If this flag is set to ON, the process proceeds to step S1437; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1423. This flag is set to ON in the winning determination process (step S1513 in FIG. 17).

  In step S1423, it is determined whether or not the value of the bet number is greater than zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1425; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1437.

  In step S1425, the value of the betting number is set as the number of payout requests, and the process proceeds to step S1427. The number of payout requests is subtracted until it reaches 0 in the settlement process (interrupt) (FIG. 22).

  In step S1427, the interrupt control state is set to “settlement”, and the process proceeds to step S1429.

  In step S1429, preparation for transmitting the settlement start command to the first sub-control unit 400 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1431. The settlement start command set here is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 in step S213 of the main control unit timer interrupt process of FIG.

  In step S1431, it is determined whether or not the number of payout requests is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1433. If not, step S1431 is executed again.

  In step S1433, preparation for transmitting the settlement end command to the first sub-control unit 400 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1435. The settlement end command set here is transmitted to the first sub control unit 400 in step S213 of the main control unit timer interrupt process of FIG.

  In step S1435, the interrupt control state is set to “medal is being inserted”, and the settlement process (main) is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S1421 that the re-game operation flag is on, or if it is determined in step S1423 that the value of the betting number is not greater than 0, in step S1437, it is determined whether or not the stored number is greater than 0. The If this condition is met, the process proceeds to step S1439; otherwise, the settlement process (main) is terminated.

  In step S1439, the value of the storage number is set to the number of payout requests, and the process proceeds to step S1427. The number of payout requests is subtracted until it reaches 0 in the settlement process (interrupt) (FIG. 22).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 32, details of the second embodiment of the effect control process (step S309) in the first sub control unit main process of FIG. 25A will be described. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow in the second embodiment of the effect control process (step S309) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3011, it is determined whether an internal winning command has been accepted. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3013. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3015.

  In step S3013, an internal winning command reception process is executed. Details of this processing are as described with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3015.

  In step S3015, it is determined whether a settlement end command has been accepted. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3017. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3019.

  In step S3017, a settlement end command reception process is executed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3019.

  In step S3019, processing when a command other than the internal winning command and the payment end command is received is executed. Thereafter, this effect control process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 33, the details of the settlement end command reception process (step S3017) in the effect control process of FIG. 32 will be described. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the payment completion command reception process (step S3017) shown in FIG.

  First, in first step S3201, it is determined whether or not the re-game operation flag is set to ON. If this flag is set to ON, the process proceeds to step S3203, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3205. This flag is set to ON in the winning determination process (step S1513 in FIG. 17).

  In step S3203, it is determined whether or not the re-game player 4 has been won. If this condition is satisfied, the settlement end command reception process is terminated. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3205.

  In step S3205, the effect data for the standby state is set, and the settlement end command reception process is terminated. This effect data is used to make it easy to understand that it is a vacant stand or to reduce power consumption.

<Operation Outline of Second Embodiment>
Hereinafter, after listing the problems to be solved by the second embodiment, the characteristic operation of the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described based on the above-described content.

  Some conventional game machines are prohibited from paying out game media when a re-game is won. With such a specification, the game media cannot be settled at the timing that the player likes, and there is a risk that the interest of the game will be reduced. May be required. By the way, there are cases where a plurality of such re-game players are provided, and moreover, among these re-game players, not only can the game be executed again, but also, for example, the provision of benefits or Some play a role such as an opportunity to enter into an advantageous gaming state. In addition, there are some conventional game machines that place the game machine in a standby state when the game medium is settled in order to make it easy to recognize that it is an empty machine or to reduce power consumption. .

  It is assumed that a combination of these configurations is adopted, for example, so that the game medium can be settled when winning an advantageous re-game player like the re-game player 4 described above. In this case, even in an advantageous state, there is a possibility that the user will settle and leave the seat, which may be disadvantageous to the player.

  In the slot machine 100 according to the second embodiment, in order to make it difficult for the above disadvantages to occur, after adopting a configuration that allows payment when a re-game is won, a check-out is made according to the re-game. The later operation is different. This will be specifically described below.

<Regarding the settlement when the re-game player is not won>
First, the operation up to the start of the next game in the case where the re-game player is not won (in the case of winning of a role other than the re-game player and in the case of losing) will be described. The winning combination in the game is determined by a winning determination process (step S117 in FIG. 10, FIG. 17) of the main process in the main control unit. Here, when the re-game player is not won, the re-game operation flag is set to OFF (steps S1511 and S1513 in FIG. 17). The processing further proceeds, and in the start operation acceptance processing (step S1009, FIG. 13 in FIG. 12) of the game start processing (step S103 in FIG. 10, FIG. 12), the interrupt control state is set to “medal being inserted” (FIG. 13). In step S1103), since the re-game operation flag is off, the medal blocker is set to the passing state (step S1105 in FIG. 13, step S1211 in FIG. 29, step S1215). Thereafter, until the bet number is set to the prescribed number and the start lever 135 is operated, a predetermined process is repeated in this start operation accepting process (any one of Step S1113 and Step S1115 in FIG. 13). In the case of No, the process returns to step S1107).

  When the settlement button 134 is pressed in this state, the settlement process is executed (step S1123 in FIG. 13, FIG. 31). In this process, the value of the number of bets or the number of reserves is set as the number of payout requests (steps S1425 and S1439 in FIG. 31), and the interrupt control state is set to “settlement” (step S1427 in FIG. 31). When various game processes (step S207 in FIG. 11 and FIG. 19) of the main control unit timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) are executed in this state, the checkout process is set to “being settled”. (Interrupt) (Step S2011 in FIG. 19, FIG. 22) is executed. In this process, the number of payout requests is decremented by 1, and one medal is discharged. By continuing this process until the number of payout requests becomes zero, medals corresponding to the number set as the number of payout requests are discharged from the hopper.

  In the present embodiment, when the re-gamer is not won, it is configured to be settled in the order of the number of bets and the number of reserves (step S1425 in FIG. 31 by pressing the settlement button 134 once, step S1425 in FIG. 31). Any of S1439 is executed). In addition, this structure is an example, Comprising: You may employ | adopt the structure by which the number of bets and the number of storage are settled simultaneously.

  When the number of payout requests becomes 0, in the settlement process (main), a settlement end command is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 (step S1433 in FIG. 31), and the first sub-control unit 400 that receives this command performs settlement. An end command reception process is executed (step S3017 in FIG. 32, FIG. 33). In the settlement end command reception process, effect data for setting the game machine in a standby state is set. The effect based on the effect data suppresses power consumption while the game is not being performed, and makes it easy to understand that the game is empty.

  As described above, the standby state in the present embodiment suppresses power consumption and makes it easy to understand that it is an empty base. Any device having either function may be used.

<Regarding payment when winning a re-playing role>
Next, the operation up to the start of the next game when winning a re-game player will be described. The winning combination in the game is determined by a winning determination process (step S117 in FIG. 10, FIG. 17) of the main process in the main control unit. Here, when it is determined that the re-game player has won, the re-game operation flag is set to ON (steps S1515 and S1517 in FIG. 17). The processing further proceeds, and in the start operation acceptance processing (step S1009, FIG. 13 in FIG. 12) of the game start processing (step S103 in FIG. 10, FIG. 12), the interrupt control state is set to “medal being inserted” (FIG. 13). In step S1103), since the re-game operation flag is on, the bet number of the previous game is set as the bet number (step S1105 in FIG. 13 and step S1213 in FIG. 29). Note that the medal blocker is not set in the passing state and is maintained in the returned state (after step S1117 in FIG. 13 is executed, step S1215 in FIG. 29 is not executed). In this case, since the bet number is set to the prescribed number, a predetermined process is repeated in the start operation reception process until the start lever 135 is operated (when step S1113 in FIG. 13 is No). Return to step S1107).

  When the settlement button 134 is pressed in this state, a settlement process (main) is executed (step S1123 in FIG. 13, FIG. 31). In this process, since the re-game operation flag is set to ON, if the value of the storage number is greater than 0, the value is set as the number of payout requests (Yes in step S1421 in FIG. 31, Yes in step S1437). In step S1439, the interrupt control state is set to “settlement” (step S1427 in FIG. 31). When various game processes (step S207 in FIG. 11 and FIG. 19) of the main control unit timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) are executed in this state, the checkout process is set to “being settled”. (Interrupt) (Step S2011 in FIG. 19, FIG. 22) is executed. In this process, the number of payout requests is decremented by 1, and one medal is discharged. By continuing this process until the number of payout requests becomes zero, medals corresponding to the number set as the number of payout requests are discharged from the hopper.

  When the number of payout requests becomes 0, in the settlement process (main), a settlement end command is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 (step S1433 in FIG. 31), and the first sub-control unit 400 that receives this command performs settlement. An end command reception process is executed (step S3017 in FIG. 32, FIG. 33). In the settlement end command reception process, effect data for setting the game stand to the standby state is set when the re-game players 1 to 3 are won (step S3205 in FIG. 33). The effect based on the effect data suppresses power consumption while the game is not being performed, and makes it easy to understand that the game is empty. On the other hand, when the re-game player 4 is won, the effect data for setting the game stand to the standby state is not set (step S3205 in FIG. 33 is not executed). Hereinafter, this difference will be specifically described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram showing an example of the operation when the settlement is executed after winning the re-gamer.

  The effect data for the standby state used in the present embodiment is for making a state indicating that the various devices are not playing (empty) or for reducing power consumption. FIG. 34 (a) shows an example of a device targeted by the effect data and the contents of the effect. In this example, it is shown that the power saving screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157, the backlights on the rear surfaces of the reels 110 to 112 are turned off, and the speakers 272 and 277 (sound devices) are muted. Note that examples of the power saving screen include displaying an image with a low luminance value as a whole, and suppressing the brightness of the liquid crystal display device 157 itself.

  When payment is made when the re-game players 1 to 3 are won, an effect based on the effect data for the standby state is executed. On the left side of FIG. 34 (b), an image (moving image) that is being played is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157 when the re-playing role 1 is won, the backlights on the back of the reels 110 to 112 are lit, and the speaker A state in which music during a game is output from 272 and 277 is shown. In addition, on the right side of FIG. 34 (b), the power saving screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157 by using the effect data for the standby state after the settlement of the effect that was executed when winning the re-gamer 1, and the reel It is shown that the backlights 110 to 112 are turned off and the speakers 272 and 277 are muted.

  On the other hand, when the re-game player 4 is won, the effect data for the standby state is not set after the settlement. As described above, the re-playing role 4 is a role that can be expected to add the number of AT games. However, if the standby state effect data is set as shown in FIG. There is a risk that it will be disadvantageous for the player to stand without feeling. For this reason, when winning the re-gamer 4, a configuration is adopted in which the effect data for the standby state is not set after the settlement. As a result, the production continues after payment, unlike the usual case, so that the player can be alerted by feeling uncomfortable, and there may be a case where a disadvantage caused by standing as it is can be prevented. The left side of FIG. 34 (c) shows a state in which an effect is being performed by the liquid crystal display device 157, the backlight on the back of the reels 110 to 112, and the speakers 272 and 277 when winning the re-playing role 4. On the right side of FIG. 34 (c), there is shown a state in which the effect that was executed when winning the re-playing combination 4 is executed as it is after the payment.

  In the example of FIG. 34, the example in which the effect that was executed when winning the re-gamer 4 has been executed as it is after the settlement has been described, another example will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram showing an example of the operation when the settlement is executed after winning the re-game player 4.

  First, when the re-game player 4 is won and the payment is made, at least the back light of the reels 110 to 112 is turned on, so that disadvantages due to standing up may be prevented. FIG. 35 (a) shows that the liquid crystal display device 157, the backlights on the back of the reels 110 to 112, and the effects produced by the speakers 272 and 277 were executed when the re-game player 4 was won. It is shown that only the lighting state is maintained as it is, and the other devices are in the standby state.

  In addition, in FIG. 34 (c), the example in which the effect that was executed when winning the re-gamer 4 is executed as it is after the settlement has been described, but the standby state after this effect has passed for a certain period of time. It may be made to become. Even for a certain period of time, an action that is not normally performed at the time of checkout may be used to alert the player and prevent disadvantages due to standing up. FIG. 35 (b) shows that the liquid crystal display device 157, the backlights on the back of the reels 110 to 112, and the effects produced by the speakers 272 and 277 were executed when the re-playing role 4 was won. It is shown that it is in a standby state after being maintained. It should be noted that the above-described effect can be obtained even if a configuration in which the lighting of the backlight shown in FIG.

<About input>
When a medal is inserted while a predetermined process (the process after step S1107 in FIG. 13) is repeated in the start operation reception process, the number of insertions is added unless a re-game player is won (FIG. 20). In step S2105, the betting number and the storage number are updated in accordance with the insertion number (step S1119 in FIG. 13, FIG. 30). On the other hand, when the re-game player is won, since the re-game operation flag is set to ON, the medal blocker remains in the returned state. In this case, since the inserted number is not added, the betting number and the stored number are not updated according to the inserted number.

<About the second embodiment>
In 2nd Embodiment demonstrated above, the structure which can be settled is employ | adopted when winning a re-game player. However, the rendition combination 1 to 3 and the replay combination 4 are different from each other in the standby state effect that is executed thereafter (FIGS. 34 and 35). As described above, when the re-game player 4 is won, it is in a state different from the standby state that is normally executed after the settlement, so that the player is aware that it is advantageous for the player and suffers a disadvantage. Can be avoided.

  In the second embodiment described above, an example in which the replaying role 4 is a role that can be expected to add the number of AT games has been described. If you win a prize, you can expect an advantageous state regardless of whether it is a main control unit or a sub-control unit. There may be. It should be noted that the presence / absence of other re-game players can be arbitrarily set. In addition, the internal winning probabilities and advantages of other regame players can be arbitrarily set.

  In the second embodiment, the configuration in which the re-gamer 4 is internally won in duplicate with the re-gamer 1 (common part with the first embodiment) has been described, but the configuration in which the re-gamer 4 is internally won by itself. It may be. In the case of this configuration, it may be configured to determine whether or not to set the production data to be in a standby state based on the internal winning of the re-gamer 4 instead of winning the re-gamer 4. .

  Further, in the second embodiment, the re-game player 4 has won the configuration according to the operation order and operation timing (common part with the first embodiment). It may be a configuration that determines whether or not a prize can be awarded. In the case of this configuration, it may be configured to determine whether or not to set the production data to be in the standby state based on the internal winning result and the operation order, instead of winning the re-game player 4.

  Further, in the second embodiment, the configuration for determining whether or not to set the production data to be put into a standby state by winning the re-gamer 4 has been described, but for example, whether or not game media can be inserted based on the operation order It may be configured to perform the determination. Even in this configuration, it may be possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

  As the execution timing of the standby state described above, the timing at the time of payment is preferable, and thus the second embodiment has described the example in which this configuration is adopted. However, other timings may be adopted as an execution opportunity.

  Further, in the second embodiment, the configuration has been described that allows the payment to be made regardless of the winning of any re-playing role, but the re-playing role other than the re-playing role 4 cannot be settled. Also good.

  In the second embodiment, the configuration in which the number of AT games is added on condition that the lottery at the time of internal winning of the re-gamer 1-4 is won is described. However, the condition for adding the number of AT games is as follows. It is not limited to this. For example, it may be a condition that the re-gamer 1-4 is won internally, and the re-gamer 1-4 is internally won and the re-player 4 is stopped in a pressing order that can win a prize. May be a condition, and it may be a condition that a re-game player 4 is won. Even in such a case, it can be said that the re-game player 4 is a re-game player that is advantageous to the player.

  Also, unlike the second embodiment, when there is no concept of the pushing order in the re-gamer 1-4, the re-gamer 1-4 has been won internally as an additional condition for the number of AT games, Either winning a lottery when winning an internal winning in 1-4 or winning a replaying role 4 may be adopted. Even in such a case, it can be said that the regame player 4 is a regame player that is advantageous to the player.

  In the second embodiment, the stop operation condition for winning the re-gamer 4 when notifying the lottery when the re-gamer 1-4 is internally won is notified (step S3107 in FIG. 27). As described above, for example, when this AT lottery is not won, a configuration in which an operation condition (for example, pushing order) for not winning the re-game player 4 is notified, and a stop operation condition for winning the re-game player 4 are set. You may employ | adopt the structure which performs alerting | reporting which cannot be specified, or the structure which does not alert | report anything.

<Others>
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above, the configuration that allows the game medium to be inserted when the re-gamer wins and the configuration that allows the game medium to be settled when the re-gamer wins have been described. However, it is good also as a structure which combined these structures. For example, it is possible to adopt a configuration that enables both the insertion and settlement of game media when a re-game player wins, or a configuration that enables either one. In addition, when combining these structures, the structure which enables both injection | throwing-in and adjustment is preferable.

In the above explanation,
Whether to accept the inserted game medium by switching between the accepting state for accepting the inserted game medium (medal blocker passing state) and the non-accepting state for not accepting the inserted game medium (medal blocker return state). A reception control means for controlling (main control unit 300) is provided so that a game can be executed by using the received game medium, and one of a plurality of types of re-game players (re-game players 1 to 4). A gaming machine (slot machine 100 of the first embodiment) that grants a re-game based on winning the re-game player of
The plurality of types of replay players are:
A first replaying role (replaying role 1) and a second replaying role (replaying role 4) different from the first replaying role,
The reception control means includes
If the re-game is not granted, control to switch from the non-acceptance state to the acceptance state is executed (No in step S1201 in FIG. 14, step S1209),
When the re-game is awarded as a result of winning the first re-gamer, control for maintaining the non-acceptance state is executed (Yes in step S1201 in FIG. 14, No in step S1205). Judgment),
When the re-game is awarded because the second re-game player has won a prize, control for switching from the non-acceptance state to the acceptance state is executed (Yes in steps S1201 and S1205 in FIG. 14). A game table characterized by the determination, step S1209) is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The second re-player is
There is described a game stand that is more advantageous than the first re-gamer (addition of AT games can be expected when winning the re-gamer 4).

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The first re-player is
A game stand that is configured to be internally won with a higher probability than the second re-gamer in the winning lottery executed for each game (see the internal winning probability in FIG. 8). , Is described.

In the above explanation,
A storage means (main control unit 300) for storing game media with a predetermined number as an upper limit (50 in this embodiment);
A settlement processing means (main control unit 300) for executing a settlement process for discharging the game media stored in the storage means to the outside based on the player's operation;
Production means (liquid crystal display device 157, backlight on the back of reels 110 to 112, speakers 272, 277),
Production control means (first sub-control unit 400) for controlling the production means;
And a game machine that grants a re-game based on winning one of a plurality of types of re-game players (re-game players 1 to 4) (the slot machine 100 of the second embodiment) Because
The plurality of types of replay players are:
A structure including at least a first re-playing role (re-playing role 1) and a second re-playing role that is more advantageous than the first re-playing role (a re-playing role 4 that can be expected to add the number of AT games) It has been
The settlement processing means includes
If the re-game is not granted, the settlement process is configured to be executable (No in step S1421 in FIG. 31, step S1439, FIG. 22).
When the re-game is awarded because at least the second re-game player has won a prize, the payment process can be executed (Yes in step S1421 in FIG. 31, step S1439, FIG. 22)
The production control means includes
It is configured to be able to execute standby state transition control for transitioning the rendering means to the standby state (step S3205 in FIG. 33),
If the settlement process is executed when the re-game is not given, the standby state shift control is executed (Yes determination in step S3015 in FIG. 32, No determination in step S3201 in FIG. 33). ,
In the case where the re-game is awarded due to at least the second re-game player winning a prize, when the settlement process is executed, the standby state transition control is not executed (FIG. The game table is characterized in that the determination is Yes in step S3015 of 32 and the determination of Yes in steps S3201 and S3203 of FIG.

Further, in the gaming machine described above, the settlement processing means is:
In the case where the re-game is given, a game table characterized in that the settlement process can be executed (Yes in step S1421 in FIG. 31, step S1439, FIG. 22) is described. Yes.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The production control means includes
When the settlement process is executed in the case where the re-gamer is granted by winning the first re-gamer, the standby state transition control is executed (Yes in step S3015 of FIG. 32). , A game table characterized in that the determination is “Yes” in step S3201 in FIG. 33 and “No” in step S3203.

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

Claims (3)

Storage means for storing game media up to a predetermined number;
A settlement processing means for executing a settlement process for discharging the game medium stored in the storage means to the outside based on the operation of the player;
Directing means;
Production control means for controlling the production means;
A game table that grants a replay based on winning a replay player of any of a plurality of types of replay players,
The plurality of types of replay players are:
A first replaying role and a second replaying role that is more advantageous than the first replaying role.
The settlement processing means includes
When the re-game is not granted, the payment process is configured to be executed,
In the case where the replay is given by at least winning the second replaying role, it is configured to be able to execute the settlement process,
The production control means includes
It is configured to be able to execute standby state shift control for shifting the rendering means to the standby state,
If the settlement process is executed when the re-game is not granted, the standby state transition control is executed,
In the case where the re-game is awarded because at least the second re-game player has won a prize, the waiting state transition control is not executed when the settlement process is executed. A game stand characterized by that. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the settlement processing means is:
A gaming table configured to be capable of executing the settlement process when the re-game is awarded. The game stand according to claim 2,
The production control means includes
The waiting state transition control is executed when the settlement process is executed when the replaying role is awarded because the first replaying role is won. Stand.