JP2014223481A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine, even if communications between control parts are one-way, capable of relating performances executed by the respective control parts and executing the performances without a feeling of strangeness.SOLUTION: When a player internally wins a pressing order bell 2-2 while a game state in a sub side is a mode B1, the game machine executes a notification (a navigation that a main performance 2 is executable) relating to a stop operation that makes the main performance 2 executable and, when the player executes the stop operation according to the notification, executes the main performance 2 that executes a reel action after an operation of a start lever in or after a next game of the game. Alternatively, when the player internally wins the pressing order bell 2-2 while a mode performance B2 that should not be executed concurrently with the main performance 2 is executed in the mode B2, the game machine executes a notification (a navigation that the main performance 2 is inexecutable) relating to a stop operation that makes the main performance 2 inexecutable and, when the player executes the stop operation according to the notification, does not execute the main performance 2 after the operation of the start lever in and after the next game of the game.

Description

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

  A conventional game machine is composed of a main control unit that controls the progress of the game, and a sub-control unit that controls effects based on commands received from the main control unit through one-way communication. In addition, as one of such conventional game machines, when the rotation speed of the first to third reels reaches a steady speed, a timer is activated. There has been proposed a gaming machine configured such that a freeze effect using a reel or the like controlled by a control unit is executed, and an operation of a stop button is invalidated by a main control unit (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-421080 A

  However, in the conventional game machine, the communication between the main control unit and the sub control unit is one-way communication from the main control unit to the sub control unit. Can't get the information. For this reason, the main control unit of the conventional game machine cannot perform a freeze effect that takes into account information of effect control in the sub-control unit, and an effect (for example, a continuous effect) that is being executed under the control of the sub-control unit. ), And the player may feel uncomfortable.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and even when the communication between the control units is unidirectional, it is possible to give relevance to the performances executed by the respective control units, and to produce a sense of incongruity. An object is to provide a game table that can be played.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention has, as one aspect thereof, a plurality of types of symbols, a plurality of reels that are rotationally driven, and provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, A plurality of stop buttons for individually stopping the rotation of the reels, lottery means for lottery of internal winning of a plurality of types of roles, and a lottery result of the lottery means after the plurality of reels are driven to rotate A stop control means for performing stop control for stopping the reel corresponding to the stop button for which a stop operation has been performed, a determination means for determining a symbol combination of a plurality of reels stopped by the stop control means, and a plurality of A main control means having a game state transition means for making a transition to a corresponding gaming state based on a result of determination by the determination means from among a variety of game states, and one-way communication with the main control means And a sub-control unit that executes an effect relating to a game based on information transmitted from the main control unit, wherein the main control unit is configured to satisfy a predetermined execution condition. And at least information indicating a lottery result by the lottery means, and a first effect executing means for executing a first effect for delaying the progress of the game in the game after the game in which the predetermined execution condition is satisfied. Transmitting means for transmitting predetermined information to the sub-control means, wherein the predetermined information includes at least information indicating a first lottery result, and the first lottery result Second information including at least information indicating a second lottery result that is different from the first effect, and the sub-control means performs a second effect that should not be executed simultaneously with the first effect in one game. Second performance to perform Execution means and notification means for notifying information indicating an operation mode of each stop operation of the plurality of stop buttons in a predetermined notification mode, wherein the notification means includes the second effect execution means, In a case where the second effect is not executed in the game after the game that has received the first information, the information indicating that the stop operation is performed in the first operation mode is notified in a predetermined notification mode, When the second effect execution means executes the second effect in a game after the game that has received the first information, a second operation different from the first operation mode is performed. Information indicating that a stop operation is to be performed in a mode is reported in a predetermined notification mode, and the first effect executing means is stopped in the first operation mode in the game that is the first lottery result. If an operation is performed, the first lottery result and If the first effect is executed in the game after the next game of the game, and the stop operation is performed in the second operation mode in the game that is the first lottery result, When the stop operation is performed in either the first operation mode or the second operation mode in the game that is the first lottery result. Is to perform stop control to stop the reel so that the first symbol combination is displayed, and when the notification means receives the second information, the first operation mode Alternatively, the information indicating that the stop operation is performed in any one of the second operation modes can be notified in a predetermined notification mode, and the first effect executing means has obtained the second lottery result. In the game, the first operation mode or When a stop operation is performed in any of the second operation modes, the first effect is not executed, and the stop control means is configured to execute the second lottery result in the game When a stop operation is performed in either the first operation mode or the second operation mode, stop control is performed to stop the reel so that the first symbol combination is displayed. It is characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, even when the communication between the control units is unidirectional, it is possible to give relevance to the effects executed by the respective control units, and it is possible to perform an effect without a sense of incongruity.

It is a perspective view showing the appearance of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic front view of a symbol display window of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a circuit block diagram of a control unit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a surface arrangement of symbols arranged on each reel of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 shows a type of winning combination, a symbol combination, and a payout / operation of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 shows a type of winning combination, a symbol combination, and a payout / operation of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 25 shows internal winning probabilities of winning combinations in setting N of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, classified by RT state. FIG. 46 is a game state transition diagram of the main control unit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a gaming state transition diagram of the first sub-control unit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the main effect 2 of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect image in the effect image display apparatus of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect image in the effect image display apparatus of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a timing chart when not performing the case where the main effect 1 of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention is performed. It is a timing chart in the case of executing the main effect 2 of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a timing chart when not executing the main effect 2 of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a flowchart showing a main control unit main process flow of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the winning combination internal lottery process of step S103 of FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing in detail a flow of reel rotation start processing in step S105 of FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing in detail a flow of a gaming state update process in step S109 of FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing in detail a flow of the main effect 2 pre-setting process in step S407 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the production timer setting process of step S408 of FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a flow of main control unit timer interrupt processing of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the reel control process of step S707 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the reel rotation control process of step S805 of FIG. Flow of first sub-control unit main process, first sub-control unit command input process, first sub-control unit command reception interrupt process, and first sub-control unit timer interrupt process of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention It is a flowchart which shows. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process at the time of the internal lottery of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the production | presentation setting process of step S1403 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the mode B1 effect setting process of step S1504 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the mode B1 effect setting process of step S1504 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the mode B2 effect setting process of step S1506 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the mode B2 effect setting process of step S1506 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the mode B3 effect setting process of step S1508 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the mode B3 effect setting process of step S1508 of FIG. It is a flowchart showing a flow of processing at the game state update time of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the mode transfer process of step S1904 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the mode B1 transfer process of step S2004 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the mode B2 transfer process of step S2006 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the mode B3 transfer process of step S2008 of FIG. Flow of second sub-control unit main process, second sub-control unit command reception interrupt process, second sub-control unit timer interrupt process, and second sub-control unit image control process of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention It is a flowchart to show.

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

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

  A slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 includes a main body 101 and a front door 102 that is attached to the front surface of the main body 101 and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 101. Inside the center of the main body 101 (not shown in FIG. 1), 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. It is configured to rotate inside. These reels 110 to 112 are rotationally driven by a driving means such as a stepping motor.

  In this embodiment, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the reels 110 to 112 are configured by attaching the belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member. When viewed from the player, three symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Then, by rotating the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 110 to 112 functions as a display unit 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 means. 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.

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

  The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp indicating the winning line 114 that is valid. An effective winning line is a line for determining whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination to be described later is displayed. A valid pay line (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a valid line) 114 is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. When the pay line 114 becomes valid, the start lever 135 is operated to play a game. Will be able to start.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the relationship between the nine symbol areas 1 to 9 of the symbol display window 113 and the winning line 114 employed in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, a middle horizontal winning line L1 constituted by a symbol area 2 (middle position of the left reel 110), a symbol area 5 (middle position of the middle reel 111) and a symbol area 8 (middle position of the right reel 112), Downward winning line L2 composed of symbol area 1 (upper position of left reel 110), symbol area 5 (middle position of middle reel 111) and symbol area 9 (lower position of right reel 112), symbol area 3 (left Three winning lines are set, a rising winning line L3 that is configured by a symbol area 5 (lower position of the reel 110), a symbol area 5 (middle position of the middle reel 111), and a symbol area 7 (upper position of the right reel 112). . The number of winning lines 114 is not limited to 3 lines.

  In this embodiment, apart from the three pay lines L1 to L3, the symbol area 1 (the upper position of the left reel 110), the symbol area 4 (the upper position of the middle reel 111), and the symbol area 7 (the right reel 112) An effect line L4 composed of (upper position) is provided. This production line L4 is a line provided for production, unlike the above-described winning lines L1 to L3, in which it is judged (winning judgment) whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is displayed. For example, in the present embodiment, a predetermined small combination (for example, small combinations 5 to 11 (bells 1 to 7)) is internally won, and a predetermined operation (for example, a first stop operation described later) is performed except for the left reel 110. When the stop operation) is performed, the symbol combination “bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” is displayed on the effect line L4, but “bell symbol-bell symbol” is indicated on the effect line L4. The medal payout is not performed when the symbol combination “-bell symbol” is displayed.

  Returning to FIG. 1, for example, the notification lamp 123 indicates to the player that a specific winning combination (specifically, bonus) has been won internally in an internal lottery to be described later, or that a bonus game is in progress. It is a lamp to inform. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The replay lamp 122 informs the player that the current game can be replayed (the medal need not be inserted) when winning a replay which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game. It is a lamp. The reel panel lamp 128 is an effect lamp.

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

  The medal slot 141 is an slot for a player to insert a medal when starting a game. That is, the medal can be inserted electronically by the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132, or an actual medal can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion port 141. It is. The stored number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals stored electronically in the slot machine 100. The game information display 126 is a display for displaying various types of internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during a bonus game) as numerical values. The payout number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination. In the present embodiment, the stored number display unit 125, the game information display unit 126, and the payout number display unit 127 are configured by a 7 segment (SEG) display unit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  A plurality of types (10 types in this embodiment) of symbols shown on the right side of the same figure are arranged on each reel 110 to 112 by a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in this embodiment). Also, numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating symbol arrangement positions (also referred to as symbol positions) on the reels 110 to 112. For example, in the present embodiment, the “seven 2” symbol is assigned to the number 1 frame of the left reel 110, the “replay” symbol is assigned to the number 3 frame of the middle reel 111, and the number 2 frame of the right reel 112 is assigned to the number 2 frame. “Blank 1” symbols are arranged.

<Type of winning prize>
Next, the types of winning combinations (condition devices) of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. The figure shows the winning combination (condition device), the name of the winning combination, the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, the payout of each winning combination (the number of medals to be paid out), and the remarks. Here, among the winning combinations in this embodiment, the special role is a role that shifts to special games, and the re-playing role (replay) is a role that enables re-playing without newly inserting medals, respectively. Although distinguished from a winning combination, it may be referred to as an “operating combination”. However, the “winning combination” in the present embodiment includes these operating combinations. In the same figure, the upper part of the “payout” item indicates the number of payouts in the case of three cards (during normal game or BB game), and the lower part of the “payout” item (in parentheses) The number of payouts in the case (in RB game) is shown.

  The winning combinations of the slot machine 100 include special combinations 1 to 3 classified as special combinations (bonus combinations), replay combinations 1 to 6 and small combinations 1 to 12 classified as general combinations. Needless to say, the type of winning combination is not limited to this and can be arbitrarily adopted.

  “Special role 1” (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “BB (Big Bonus)”) is a special in which the game state is shifted to the bonus game state (RT4) by winning and the big bonus game (BB game) is started. A role (operating role). In the present embodiment, the symbol combination corresponding to BB is “seven one symbol-seven one symbol-seven one symbol”.

  For BB, the flag is carried over. That is, when BB is internally won, a flag indicating this is set (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) and the gaming state shifts to the special role internal winning state (RT3). Even if the BB is not won in the special role internal winning state (RT3), the flag indicating the internal winning is maintained until winning, and the special role internal winning state (RT3) is maintained after the next game, The combination of symbols corresponding to BB is in a state of winning BB.

“Special role 2” (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “RB (regular bonus)”) is a special in which the game state is changed to the bonus game state (RT4) by winning and the regular bonus game (RB game) is started. A role (operating role). In the present embodiment, the symbol combination corresponding to RB is “seven 2 symbols-seven 2 symbols-BAR symbols”.

  For RB, the flag is carried over. That is, when the RB is won internally, a flag indicating this is set (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) and the gaming state shifts to the special role internal winning state (RT3). Even if the RB is not won in the special role internal winning state (RT3), the flag indicating the internal winning is maintained until winning, and the special role internal winning state (RT3) is maintained after the next game, The combination of symbols corresponding to RB is ready to win RB.

  “Special role 3” (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “SB (single bonus)”) does not shift the gaming state due to winning, but a special role (operation) in which a single bonus game (SB game) of one game is started. Role). In the present embodiment, the symbol combination corresponding to SB is “Seven 2 symbol-BAR symbol-Seven 2 symbol”.

  The “re-game players 1 to 6” are winning combinations (operating combinations) that can play the same number of games as the number of games inserted in the previous game without inserting medals. Hereinafter, the replaying roles 1 to 6 are collectively referred to as “replaying role”, the replaying role 1 is “replay”, the replaying role 2 is “falling replay 1”, and the replaying role 3 is “falling replay 2”. The replaying role 4 may be referred to as “promotion replay”, the replaying role 5 may be referred to as “control replay 1”, and the replaying role 6 may be referred to as “control replay 2”. Further, the symbol combinations and payouts corresponding to the re-game players 1 to 6 are as shown in FIG.

  Although the game state transition (RT transition) in the main control unit 300 will be described later, “re-game 1 (replay)” is a role that does not shift the game state to another game state by winning, “2 (falling replay 1)” and “re-playing role 3 (falling replay 2)” are roles for shifting (falling) the gaming state to the re-playing low probability state (RT1) by winning, and “re-playing role 4 ( "Promotion Replay" "is a role that shifts (promotes) the gaming state to the re-gaming high probability state (RT2) by winning, and" Re-Gamer 5 (Control Replay 1) "and" Re-Gamer 6 (Control Replay 2) ) "Is a control replay.

  “Small 1 to 12” is a winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals (maximum of 12 in this embodiment) are paid out by winning, and the corresponding symbol combinations and payouts are as shown in FIG. In addition, the symbol combination “Cherry symbol-Replay symbol-ANY” corresponding to the small role 1, the symbol combination “ANY-WIN symbol-ANY” corresponding to the small role 3, and the symbol combination “Replay symbol-Cherry” corresponding to the small role 12. In the case of “symbol-ANY”, the symbol indicated by ANY indicates that any symbol may be used.

  In addition, “SB spill (special symbol combination)” shown at the bottom of FIG. 6 is outside the drawing range of the symbol combination corresponding to special role 3 (SB) when special combination 3 (SB) is won internally. When the left reel 110 or the middle reel 111 is stopped by the first stop operation and the SB spill (specific symbol combination) is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1 or L2, the game state is changed to the low reprobability state (RT1). ).

<Lottery for winning prize>
Next, the lottery value of the winning combination will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows the name of the condition device, the internal winning probability for each RT mode, and remarks.

  Although the details will be described later, the gaming state of the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 is a low replay probability state (RT0 to RT1), a replay high probability state (RT2), a special role internal winning state (RT3), a bonus game. There are five types of states (RT4), and the internal winning probability of the winning combination is determined in advance for each gaming state (by RT mode). Hereinafter, the gaming state may be simply referred to as RT0 to RT4.

  The internal winning probability of each winning combination is determined by a value obtained by dividing the lottery value associated with the combination of condition devices by the size of the numerical value range (65535 in the present embodiment) of the random value acquired at the time of the internal lottery. It is done. For example, the internal winning probabilities of special combination 1 (BB) at RT0 to RT2 are 256/65536, respectively, and the internal winning probabilities of replaying combination 1 (replay) at RT0 and RT3 are 8980/65536, respectively. The internal winning probability of the replaying player 1 (replay) in RT2 is 20000/65536.

  These lottery values are associated in advance with one of the numerical ranges of the random number values (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment), and the main control unit 300 determines which random number value is obtained. It is determined whether or not the lottery value corresponds to the winning combination and the internal lottery process for determining the internal lottery is performed. In addition, as the lottery value, setting 1 to setting 6 in which the internal winning probabilities of at least one winning combination are different are prepared, and an attendant of the game shop can arbitrarily select and set any setting value.

  In the example shown in the figure, the special combination 1 (BB) of NO1, special combination 2 (RB) of NO2, and special combination 3 (SB) of NO3 are internal winning only when the gaming state is RT0 to RT2. It is possible. Further, as shown in the corresponding remarks item, the special role 3 (SB) of NO3 has the reels 110 to 112 outside the range of the drawing combination of the symbol combination corresponding to SB and the first stop reel as the left reel 110 or When the stop operation for the middle reel 111 is performed (when the first stop is left or when the first stop is in progress), the SB spill-out (specific symbol combination) is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1 or L2, and the reels 110 to 112 are displayed. Is out of the drawing range of the symbol combination corresponding to SB, and when the stop operation is performed with the first stop reel as the right reel 112 (in the case of the first stop right), the losing eye is the winning line L1 or L2. Is stopped.

  The NO4 replaying role 1 (replay) can be won internally only when the gaming state is RT0, RT2, RT3. In addition, as shown in the corresponding remarks item, this re-playing combination 1 (replay) is configured to win a replay regardless of the pressing order of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and is also referred to as “normal replay”.

  No. 5 replay role 1, 4, 5 (replay 1, 4, 5) is replay role 1 (replay), replay role 4 (promotion replay), replay role 5 (control replay 1), In addition, it is possible to win an internal winning only when the game state is RT1. Further, as shown in the corresponding remark items, the replaying players 1, 4, 5 (replays 1, 4, 5) use the first stop reel as the right reel 112 and the second stop reel as the left reel 110, respectively. When a stop operation is performed (in the case of the first stop right & the second stop left), the player is replayed 4 (promotional replay), and when other stop operations are performed, the replay player 1 (replay) ) And is also referred to as “push order replay 1”.

  No. 6 replay role 1, 4, 6 (replay 1, 4, 6) is replay role 1 (replay), replay role 4 (promotional replay), replay role 6 (control replay 2), In addition, it is possible to win an internal winning only when the game state is RT1. In addition, as shown in the corresponding remark items, the re-playing combination 1, 4, 6 (replay 1, 4, 6) uses the first stop reel as the right reel 112 and the second stop reel as the middle reel 111. When a stop operation is performed (when the first stop is the right & during the second stop), the re-playing player 4 (promotion replay) is won, and when other stop operations are performed, the re-playing player 1 (replay) ) And is also referred to as “push order replay 2”.

  Replaying role 1, 2, 3 (replay 1, 2, 3) of NO7 is replaying role 1 (replay), replaying role 2 (falling replay 1), and replaying role 3 (falling replay 2). , And a winning combination that can be won at the same time, and can be won internally only when the gaming state is RT2. In addition, as shown in the corresponding remark items, the replaying players 1, 2, and 3 (replays 1, 2, and 3) perform a stop operation using the first stop reel as the left reel 110 (first 1). In the case of a stop left), the player is awarded the re-playing role 1 (replay), and when the other stop operation is performed, the re-playing role 2 (falling replay 1) or the re-playing role 3 (falling replay 2) is won. And is also referred to as “push order replay 3”.

  NO8 replaying role 1, 2, 3, 5 (replay 1, 2, 3, 5) is replaying role 1 (replay), replaying role 2 (falling replay 1), and replaying role 3 (falling) The replay 2) and the replaying game 5 (control replay 1) are the same winning combination, and the internal winning is possible only when the gaming state is RT2. In addition, the replaying players 1, 2, 3, 5 (replays 1, 2, 3, 5) performed a stop operation with the first stop reel as the middle reel 111 as shown in the corresponding remarks item. In this case (in the case of the first stop), the player is awarded the replaying role 1 (replay), and when the other stop operation is performed, the replaying role 2 (falling replay 1) or the replaying role 3 (falling replay). It is configured to win 2) and is also referred to as “push order replay 4”.

  Replaying role 1, 2, 3, 6 (replay 1, 2, 3, 6) of NO9 is replaying role 1 (replay), replaying role 2 (falling replay 1), and replaying role 3 (falling) The replay 2) and the re-playing role 6 (control replay 2) are duplicated winnings at the same time, and the internal winning is possible only when the gaming state is RT2. Also, the replaying players 1, 2, 3, 6 (replays 1, 2, 3, 6) performed a stop operation with the first stop reel as the right reel 112, as shown in the corresponding remarks item. In this case (in the case of the first stop right), the player is awarded the replaying role 1 (replay), and when the other stop operation is performed, the replaying role 2 (falling replay 1) or the replaying role 3 (falling replay). It is configured to win 2) and is also referred to as “push order replay 5”.

  In this embodiment, the push order replays 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are collectively referred to as “push order replay”, and when the internal push is performed for the push order replay, the replaying role 4 (promotion replay) A stop operation for winning a prize or a stop operation that does not win a replaying player 2 or 3 (falling replay) is also referred to as a “correct answer stop operation”, and a stop action other than the above is also referred to as an “incorrect answer stop operation”.

  The small combination 1 (cherry) of NO10 and the small combination 2 (watermelon) of NO11 can be internally won only when the gaming state is RT0 to RT3. No. 3 small roles 3 and 4 (chance 1 and 2) are duplicate roles that are simultaneously won for small role 3 (chance 1) and small role 4 (chance 2), and the gaming state is RT0 to RT3. Internal winnings are only possible.

  No. 13 small roles 5 to 11 (bells 1 to 7) are internal double winning combinations for each of small roles 5 (bell 1) to 11 (bell 7), and the game state is RT0 to RT3. Internal winnings are only possible. Further, the small roles 5 to 11 (bells 1 to 7) correspond to the small role 5 (bell 1) when a stop operation is performed with the first stop reel as the left reel 110 (in the case of the first stop left). The symbol combination to be displayed is displayed on the active line L2, and 12 medals are paid out. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed with the first stop reel other than the left reel 110, the symbol combination of “bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” is displayed on the effect line L4, and as a result, the winning line that falls to the right A combination of symbols (for example, “bell symbol-cherry symbol-replay symbol” corresponding to the small role 6) and one medal are paid out on L2 and the winning line L3 that rises to the right. Symbol combinations (for example, “BAR symbol-Cherry symbol-Bell symbol” corresponding to the small role 9) are displayed, and a total of three medals are paid out. Further, the small roles 5 to 11 (bells 1 to 7) are also referred to as “push order bell 1-1 (left correct bell 1)”.

  No. 14 small roles 1, 5 to 11 (Cherry, Bell 1-7) are both internal winnings for Small Role 1 (Cherry) and Small Role 5 (Bell 1) to Small Role 11 (Bell 7) at the same time. The internal winning is possible only when the gaming state is RT0 to RT3. Further, when the small operation 1 and the small roles 5 to 11 (cherry, bell 1 to 7) are performed with the first stop reel serving as the middle reel 111 (when the first stop is being performed), The symbol combination corresponding to the combination 5 (bell 1) is displayed on the active line L2, and 12 medals are paid out. On the other hand, when a stop operation is performed with the first stop reel other than the middle reel 111, a symbol combination of “bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” is displayed on the effect line L4, and as a result, a winning line that falls to the right. A combination of symbols (for example, “bell symbol-cherry symbol-replay symbol” corresponding to the small role 6) and one medal are paid out on L2 and the winning line L3 that rises to the right. Symbol combinations (for example, “BAR symbol-Cherry symbol-Bell symbol” corresponding to the small role 9) are displayed, and a total of three medals are paid out. Moreover, this small combination 1, small combination 5-11 (cherry, bell 1-7) is also called "push order bell 1-2 (medium correct answer bell 1)".

  NO15 small roles 2, 5 to 11 (watermelon, bells 1 to 7) are both internal winnings for small role 2 (watermelon) and small roles 5 (bell 1) to small role 11 (bell 7) at the same time. The internal winning is possible only when the gaming state is RT0 to RT3. Further, this small combination 2, small combination 5 to 11 (watermelon, bell 1 to 7) is a small combination when a stop operation is performed with the first stop reel as the right reel 112 (in the case of the first stop right). The symbol combination corresponding to 5 (bell 1) is displayed on the active line L2, and 12 medals are paid out. On the other hand, when a stop operation is performed with the first stop operation reel other than the right reel 112, a symbol combination of “bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” is displayed on the effect line L4, and as a result, a downward-rightward winning prize is displayed. A combination of symbols (for example, “bell symbol-cherry symbol-replay symbol” corresponding to the small role 6) and one medal are paid out on the line L2 and the upward winning line L3. The symbol combination to be performed (for example, “BAR symbol-cherry symbol-bell symbol” corresponding to the small role 9) is displayed, and a total of three medals are paid out. In addition, this small combination 2, small combination 5-11 (watermelon, bell 1-7) is also called “push order bell 1-3 (right correct bell 1)”.

  No.3 small roles 3, 4, 5-11 (chance 1, 2, bell 1-7) are small role 3 (chance 1), small role 4 (chance 2) and small role 5 (bell 1) ~ A small combination 11 (bell 7) is an internal combination that is won simultaneously, and can be won internally only when the gaming state is RT0 to RT3. In addition, these small roles 3, 4, 5 to 11 (chance 1, 2, bell 1 to 7) are performed when a stop operation is performed with the first stop reel as the right reel 112 (in the case of the first stop right). The symbol combination corresponding to the small role 5 (bell 1) is displayed on the active line L2, and 12 medals are paid out. On the other hand, when a stop operation is performed in which the first stop reel is other than the right reel 112, the symbol combination “bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” is displayed on the effect line L4. A symbol combination in which two medals are paid out and a symbol combination in which one medal is paid out are displayed on L2 and the upward winning line L3, and a total of three medals are paid out.

  When a stop operation is performed with the first stop reel as the right reel 112 and the second stop reel as the middle reel 111, the main effect 1 (details will be described later, but an effect executed by the main control unit 300). Yes, a freeze effect executed after display determination of the game is performed. However, when a stop operation is performed with the first stop reel as the right reel 112 and the second stop reel as the left reel 110, the main effect 1 is displayed. Do not execute. That is, in the former case, 12 medals are paid out and the main effect 1 is executed, and in the latter case, 12 medals are paid out, but the main effect 1 is not executed. The small combinations 3, 4, 5-11 (chance 1, 2, bell 1-7) are also referred to as “push order bell 2-1.”

  For No. 17 small roles 3, 5 to 11 (chance 1, bell 1-7), small roles 3 (chance 1) and small roles 5 (bell 1) to small role 11 (bell 7) are simultaneously elected internally. Internal winning is possible only when the role is duplicated and the gaming state is RT0 to RT3. Further, the small roles 3 and 5 to 11 (chance 1, bells 1 to 7) perform the stop operation with the first stop reel as the right reel 112 (in the case of the first stop right), the small role 5 ( The symbol combination corresponding to the bell 1) is displayed on the active line L2, and 12 medals are paid out. On the other hand, when a stop operation is performed in which the first stop reel is other than the right reel 112, the symbol combination “bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” is displayed on the effect line L4. A symbol combination in which two medals are paid out and a symbol combination in which one medal is paid out are displayed on L2 and the upward winning line L3, and a total of three medals are paid out.

  Further, when a stop operation is performed in which the first stop reel is the right reel 112 and the second stop reel is the left reel 110, the main effect 2 (which will be described in detail later, is an effect executed by the main control unit 300). Yes, a reel action effect executed at the start of reel rotation after the next game of the game is executed, but when a stop operation is performed with the first stop reel as the right reel 112 and the second stop reel as the middle reel 111 Does not execute the main effect 2. That is, in the former case, 12 medals are paid out and the main effect 2 is executed. In the latter case, 12 medals are paid out, but the main effect 2 is not executed. The small combinations 3, 5 to 11 (chance 1, bell 1 to 7) are also referred to as “push order bell 2-2”.

  In this embodiment, the push order bells 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 2-1, and 2-2 are collectively referred to as “push order bells” and the push order bells are internally won. In this case, the stop operation for paying out 12 medals is also referred to as a “stop operation for correct answer”, and the stop operation for paying out 3 medals is also called “stop operation for incorrect answer”. The push order replay, push order bell, and special combination 3 having different stop modes depending on the content of the stop operation are collectively referred to as “push order combination”. From the above, the “correct answer stop operation” in the case of internal winning in “push order” means the stop operation in which the game result in the game is advantageous to the player, and the “incorrect answer stop operation” Compared with the “correct answer stop operation”, it means a stop operation in which the game result in the game is disadvantageous to the player.

  No. 18 small roles 1-11 (cherry, watermelon, chance 1, 2, bell 1-7) are small role 1 (cherry), small role 2 (watermelon), small role 3 (chance 1), small role 4 ( Opportunity 2) is a duplicate combination in which a small combination 5 (Bell 1) to a small combination 11 (Bell 7) are simultaneously elected internally, and the internal winning is possible only when the gaming state is RT4. In addition, the small roles 1 to 11 (cherry, watermelon, chance 1, 2, bell 1 to 7) correspond to the small role 5 (bell 1) regardless of the stop operation order (push order) of the stop buttons 137 to 139. The symbol combination to be displayed is displayed on the active line L2, and 12 medals are paid out.

  No. 19 Minor 5-12 (Bell 1-8) is an internal winning combination to each of Minor 5-12 (Bell 1-8) at the same time, the game state is RT4 and BB game Internal winnings are only possible. In addition, these small roles 5 to 12 (bells 1 to 8) have a symbol combination of "bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol" on the production line L4 regardless of the stop operation order (pushing order) of the stop buttons 137 to 139. As a result, a combination of symbols in which two medals are paid out on the middle horizontal winning line L1, the lower right winning line L2, and the upper right winning line L3 (for example, the “bell symbol corresponding to the small role 6” -Cherry symbol-Replay symbol ") and a symbol combination in which one medal is paid out (for example," BAR symbol-Cherry symbol-Bell symbol "corresponding to the small role 9) and six medal are paid out A symbol combination (for example, “replay symbol-cherry symbol-ANY symbol” corresponding to the small role 12) is displayed, and a total of nine medals are paid out.

<Game state of the main control unit>
Next, the game state transition (RT transition) of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows an example of RT transition of the main control unit.

  As described above, the gaming state of the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 includes the replay low probability state (RT0 to RT1), the replay high probability state (RT2), the special role internal winning state (RT3), and the bonus game state ( There are five types of RT4).

<Replay low probability state (RT0, RT1)>
The re-gaming low probability state (RT0) is an initial gaming state that first shifts after the slot machine 100 is powered on or reset, and is also referred to as a normal gaming state. The content of the replay low probability state (RT0) is not particularly limited, but in this embodiment, the internal lottery result of the winning combination is almost lost or the stop display result does not correspond to any combination of symbols. In addition to the fact that the result of losing stop display is generally derived, the internal winning probability of the re-gamer is set to a low probability, and the total number of medals that can be acquired in the gaming state is equal to the total number of medals inserted. There is no gaming state. Therefore, it is a gaming state that is disadvantageous for the player as compared to a re-playing high probability state and a bonus gaming state, which will be described later. In this replay low probability state (RT0), when the above-mentioned SB spilled symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the winning line, the replay low probability state (RT1) is entered, and the above-mentioned special combination 1 (BB) or When the special combination 2 (RB) is won internally, the state shifts to the special combination internal winning state (RT3).

  The replay low probability state (RT1) is substantially the same game state as the above-mentioned replay low probability state (RT0). However, the replay low probability state (RT1) is reactivated when the symbol combination corresponding to the promoted replay is stopped and displayed on the active line. The difference is that the gaming state is transitionable to the gaming high probability state (RT2).

<Replay high probability state (RT2)>
In the re-game high probability state (RT2), the internal winning probability of the re-game player is set higher than the re-game low probability state (RT 0, RT 1), and the consumption of medals used in the game is suppressed. A game state in which the total number of medals to be acquired exceeds the total number of medals inserted by paying out a predetermined number of medals by winning. Therefore, it is a gaming state that is advantageous for the player as compared with the above-mentioned low replay probability state.

  In the replay high probability state (RT2), when the above-mentioned special combination 1 (BB) or special combination 2 (RB) is internally won, the special combination internal winning state (RT3) is entered. On the other hand, in the replay high probability state (RT2), the symbol combination corresponding to the above-mentioned SB spill or the symbol combination corresponding to the above-mentioned fall replay 1 or fall replay 2 is stopped and displayed on the active line. It shifts to a gaming low probability state (RT1).

  In addition, in the replay low probability state (RT0 to RT1) or the replay high probability state (RT2), the symbol combination corresponding to the special role 3 (SB) and corresponding to the special role 3 (SB) is on the effective line. When the display is stopped, the SB is in operation for only one game, and the SB is inactive after the end of the one game.

<Special role internal winning state (RT3)>
In the special role internal winning state (RT3), the special role 1 (BB) or special role 2 (RB) was internally won in the above-mentioned low replay probability state (RT0 to RT1) or high replay probability state (RT2). It is a gaming state in which the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1 (BB) or the special combination 2 (RB) can be stopped and displayed on the active line. In this special role internal winning state (RT3), special role 1 (BB) or special role 2 (RB)
When the symbol combination corresponding to) is stopped and displayed on the active line, the game state shifts to the bonus game state (RT4), the former starts the BB game, and the latter starts the RB game.

<Bonus game state (RT4)>
The bonus game state (RT4) is a game state in which the total number of medals to be acquired exceeds the total number of inserted medals, and is advantageous to the player as compared to the above-mentioned replay low probability state and replay high probability state. Is a gaming state. The content of the bonus game state (RT4) is not particularly limited, but in the present embodiment, a medal corresponding to the small roles 1 to 11 can be paid out by winning the above-mentioned small roles 1 to 11 with high probability. When the medals are paid out in excess of a predetermined number (in this embodiment, BB is 294, RB is 104 in this embodiment), the game shifts to the re-gaming low probability state (RT0).

<Game state of the first sub-control unit>
Next, the game state transition (mode transition) of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows an example of mode transition of the first sub-control unit 400.

  The gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 is roughly divided into three types: mode A (normal mode), mode B (AT mode), and mode C (mode in bonus). Here, the mode B, that is, the AT (assist time) mode, refers to a gaming state in which an effect of informing the operation timing of the stop operation or the operation sequence of the stop operation is executed so as to bring a result advantageous to the player. . In the mode B (AT mode) of the present embodiment, the operation timing and the operation order are notified using the image of the effect image display device 157 when the internal selection is made for the push order replay, the push order bell or the special role 3. . As a result, in the mode B (AT mode), it is possible to easily execute a “correct answer stop operation” which is advantageous to the player.

<Mode A (normal mode)>
Mode A (normal mode) is an initial state that first shifts after the slot machine 100 is powered on or reset. In mode A (normal mode), mode B (AT mode) is set when the transition condition A is satisfied. Migrate to Here, the establishment of the transition condition A means that the AT right lottery is won as a result of the AT right lottery executed when any of the roles of NO1, 2, 10, 11 and 12 is internally won. It is the case where the right is acquired. In the present embodiment, when the transition condition A is satisfied (when the AT mode right is acquired), the number of AT sets (AT1 set = predetermined game) is determined for the AT mode right. A lottery for the number of AT sets, which is a lottery for the purpose, is performed.

<Mode B (AT mode)>
Mode B (AT mode) is an AT mode in which the number of continuing games is determined to be a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games), and is distributed by an extra distribution lottery executed by internal winning for a specific role. The number of games can be further increased during a continuous game (for example, addition of a predetermined number of games such as 50 games). In addition, the remaining AT set numbers won in the AT set number lottery are stocked. When the number of AT mode games being executed is exhausted, if the AT set number is stocked, The AT mode for a predetermined number of games is started.

  The extra lottery in this embodiment is an extra lottery that includes 0 games (no extra) when a specific first combination (for example, small combination 1 (cherry), small combination 2 (watermelon), etc.) is won internally. (For example, 0, 50, 100, 150, or 300 games) is executed and a specific second combination (for example, push order bell 2-1 or push order bell 2-2) is won internally. In this case, an extra allocation lottery (for example, any one of 50, 100, 150, and 300 games) that does not include 0 games (no extra) is executed.

  In this AT mode, when the transition condition B is satisfied, the mode A (normal mode) is shifted. Here, the transition condition B is that all the number of games in the AT mode being executed in the mode B (AT mode) are exhausted, and there is no set number of stocked AT games.

  More specifically, mode B (AT mode) is subdivided into mode B1 (normal mode during AT), mode B2 (additional high-accuracy precursor mode), and mode B3 (additional high-accuracy mode). Mode B1 (normal mode) is an initial state of mode B, and mode B3 (addition high-accuracy mode) is easier to add the number of games in AT mode than mode B1 (the winning probability of the extra allocation lottery is higher) ), Or a state in which the number of games added is greater than in mode B1. That is, mode B3 (additional high accuracy mode) is a more advantageous state for the player than mode B1 (normal mode). The mode B2 (additional high-precise indication mode) is a precursor mode when the mode B1 (normal mode) is shifted to the mode B3 (additional high-precise mode), and is transferred to the mode B3 via the mode B2 (mode B2). ) And a case of a harsh precursor (return to mode B1).

  Here, the establishment of the transition condition C from the mode B1 to the mode B2 means that any one of NO10, 11 or 12 is won internally (At this time, the mode B3 transition lottery for determining the present sign or the gusset sign is also performed). The transition condition D from mode B2 to mode B1 is established when either NO10, 11 or 12 is won internally in mode B1 or mode B2, and the lottery for transition to mode B3 is not won. This is a case where a predetermined number of games (for example, 3 games, etc.) in which the harpoon effect is obtained is digested. In other words, in this embodiment, the sign effect in mode B2 is an effect encouraging the transition to mode B3, and it becomes clear at the end of the sign effect whether the sign effect or the gusset sign effect.

  Further, the establishment of the transition condition E from the mode B2 to the mode B3 is a case where any of NO10, 11 or 12 is won internally in the mode B1 or the mode B2 and the mode B3 transition lottery is won, and the mode B3 Satisfaction of the transition condition F from mode to mode B1 is when the prescribed number of games (for example, 5 to 10 games) has been consumed.

<Mode C (Bonus Mode)>
In mode C (during bonus mode), a combination of symbols corresponding to either special role 1 (BB) or special role 2 (RB) is displayed in mode A (normal mode) or mode B (AT mode). It is in a state to move to In this mode C (during bonus mode), when the gaming state of the main control unit 300 shifts from the bonus gaming state (RT4) to the re-gaming low probability state (RT0), the mode A (normal mode) is shifted to. .

<Main production>
Next, the main effect performed by the main control unit 300 will be described. The main effects of this embodiment include the main effects 1 and the main effects 2 as described above.

<Main production 1>
The main effect 1 is a freeze effect that is executed after the display determination of the game in which the main effect 1 execution condition is satisfied when the main effect 1 execution condition is satisfied. The freeze effect is an effect that delays the acceptance timing of the next operation by performing a standby process for a predetermined time. The fulfillment of the main performance 1 execution condition in the present embodiment is when the gaming state of the main control unit 300 is in the RT2 mode, and the winning combination internal lottery process has won the NO16 push order bell 2-1 internally. This is a case where a stop operation is performed with the first stop reel as the right reel 112 and the second stop reel as the middle reel 111. As described above, even when the gaming state of the main control unit 300 is in the RT2 mode and the internal winning is made in the NO16 push order bell 2-1 in the winning combination internal lottery process, the first stop reel is set to the right reel 112, When a stop operation is performed in which the second stop reel is the left reel 110, the main effect 1 is not executed. Hereinafter, a stop operation that enables execution of the main effect 1 (specifically, a stop operation in which the first stop reel is the right reel 112 and the second stop reel is the middle reel 111) is “a stop operation that executes the main effect 1”. “A stop operation in which the first stop reel is the right reel 112 and the second stop reel is the left reel 110 is also referred to as a“ stop operation in which the main effect 1 is not executed ”.

  The main effect 2 is a reel action effect that is executed at the start of reel rotation after the next game of the game in which the main effect 2 execution condition is satisfied when the main effect 2 execution condition is satisfied. The reel action effect is different from the rotation and stop of the reels 110 to 112 based on the normal start operation and stop operation, and means the rotation and stop of the reels 110 to 112 as the effect, and is used for display determination. It is not a thing. The fulfillment of the main performance 2 execution condition in the present embodiment is when the game state of the main control unit 300 is in the RT2 mode, and internal winning is performed for the push order bell 2-2 of NO17 in the winning combination internal lottery process. This is a case where a stop operation is performed in which the first stop reel is the right reel 112 and the second stop reel is the left reel 110. As described above, even if the gaming state of the main control unit 300 is in the RT2 mode, and the internal winning is performed in the winning order internal lottery processing, the first stop reel is the right reel 112, When the stop operation is performed with the second stop reel as the middle reel 111, the main effect 2 is not executed. Hereinafter, a stop operation that enables execution of the main effect 2 (specifically, a stop operation in which the first stop reel is the right reel 112 and the second stop reel is the left reel 110) is “a stop operation that executes the main effect 2”. "A stop operation in which the first stop reel is the right reel 112 and the second stop reel is the middle reel 111 is also referred to as a" stop operation in which the main effect 2 is not executed ".

  As described above, the execution time of the main effect 2 is the time when the reel rotation starts after the next game for which the main effect 2 execution condition is satisfied. The game reel rotation starts. This is because there is no need to notify the stop operation order in a game that is won internally for normal replay (the normal replay is displayed regardless of the stop operation order), so the reel action effect is executed at the start of reel rotation. However, there is no disadvantage to the player (as opposed to this, when the reel action effect is executed at the start of reel rotation of the game that is internally won for push order, the player If you miss the notification, you may not be able to stop the correct answer and you will suffer a disadvantage). In detail, the number of times of internal winning in the normal replay is set as a condition at the execution time of the main effect 2, which is necessary until the execution of the main effect 2 is started in a game in which the main effect 2 execution condition is satisfied. The number of internal winnings for a normal replay is determined by lottery. For example, when 2 is set as the lottery value, the main effect 2 starts to be executed at the start of reel rotation of the game internally won for the second normal replay after the next game after the main effect 2 execution condition is satisfied. Is done.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram specifically illustrating an example of the effect mode of the main effect 2. In the main effect 2 shown in FIG. 10, when the start lever operation of the next game is performed, the reels 110 to 112 start to rotate upward from the stop display mode of the previous game (previous game with respect to the game for which the start lever operation has been performed) After a plurality of reel rotations, the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the previous game stop display mode is obtained. Here, the players who rotate the reels 110 to 112 upward are different from the normal reel rotation direction by rotating in the direction opposite to the normal reel rotation direction (downward). This is to make it clearer. In addition, after the execution of the main effect 2 is completed, the normal reel rotation start accompanying the start lever operation is performed. Further, the main effect 2 shown in FIG. 10 is an example, and any effect mode may be used as long as it is a reel action effect executed at the start of reel rotation. For example, although all the reels 110 to 112 are rotated in FIG. 10, some of the reels may be rotated. In FIG. 10, the reels 110 to 112 are rotated in the direction opposite to the normal rotation direction. You may rotate in the normal rotation direction.

<Production by production image device (sub-production)>
Next, a sub effect performed by the effect image device 157 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. As described above, when the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 is in mode B (AT mode), mode B1 (normal mode during AT), mode B2 (additional high accuracy warning mode), or mode B3 ( Add-on high-accuracy mode). The sub effect in the AT mode displays an effect image in which the effect mode is changed for each mode.

<Mode B1 production>
FIGS. 11A to 11C show an example of the effect image of the mode B1 effect when the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 is mode B1 (normal mode during AT). As shown in FIGS. 11A to 11C, the mode B1 effect is the number of games remaining in the AT mode on the screen (for example, 50 WAVE and the remaining 50 games when displayed on the upper left of the screen) and acquisition. The number of medals won (for example, 0 if it is displayed as TOTAL0000 in the lower right corner of the screen) is displayed. “Push order notification” for notifying information indicating the stop operation order of the buttons 137 to 139, and information indicating the stop operation order of the stop buttons 137 to 139 and the stop operation timing as shown in FIG. “Pressing order press notification” is executed. For example, the push order notification shown in FIG. 11B displays information indicating a stop operation order in which the first stop reel is the middle reel 111, the second stop reel is the right reel 112, and the third stop reel is the left reel 110. It is displayed in the center. Since this display is “stop operation of correct answer (stop operation in which the game result in the game is advantageous to the player)”, if the player performs the stop operation according to this display, the player enters the advantageous game state. Or a transition to an unfavorable gaming state (in the case of push order replay), and 12 medal payouts (in the case of push order bell). In addition, the push order press notification shown in FIG. 11C is information indicating the stop operation order in which the first stop reel is the right reel 112, the second stop reel is the middle reel 111, and the third stop reel is the left reel 110. Is displayed at the center of the screen, and information indicating the stop operation timing to be operated aiming at the BAR symbol is displayed above the stop operation order information. Since this display indicates a stop operation for displaying a losing eye, if the player performs a stop operation according to this display, the disadvantageous SB spilled eye is not displayed.

  Further, as will be described in detail later, in the push order notification effect during the mode B1 effect when the push order bell 2-1 is internally won, a “stop operation for executing the main effect 1” is notified (hereinafter, the main effect 1). In the push order notification effect during the mode B1 effect when the push order bell 2-1 is internally won, the “stop operation for executing the main effect 2” is notified (hereinafter referred to as execution of the main effect 2). Also known as navigator). This is because even if the main effect is executed during the mode B1 effect, the effect contents of the mode B1 effect are not particularly disturbed. That is, in the present embodiment, the mode B1 effect is an effect that can be achieved even if executed simultaneously with the main effect.

  FIG. 11D shows an example of the effect image of the mode B2 effect when the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 is in mode B2 (additional high-precise sign mode). As described above, the mode B2 effect is an effect encouraging the transition to the mode B3, and is composed of continuous effects over a plurality of games. The mode B2 effect shown in FIG. 11 (d) shows a continuous effect over five games, and when this continuous effect ends, the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 is mode B1 (in the case of a gasse sign) or mode. The process proceeds to B3 (in the case of this sign).

  As shown in FIG. 11 (d), the mode B2 effect indicates the number of games remaining in the AT mode on the screen (for example, 100 games if 100WAVE is displayed on the upper left of the screen) and the number of acquired medals ( For example, when TOTAL 0100 is displayed at the lower right of the screen, 100 is displayed), and when the internal winning is selected for the push order, information indicating the stop operation order of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is notified. “Push order notification (see FIG. 11 (d), upper and lower screens), stop operation sequence of stop buttons 137 to 139, and information indicating stop operation timing” (not shown) ). For example, the push order notification shown in the upper screen of FIG. 11D shows a stop operation sequence in which the first stop reel is the left reel 110, the second stop reel is the right reel 112, and the third stop reel is the middle reel 111. Information is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen. Since this display is “stop operation of correct answer (stop operation in which the game result in the game is advantageous to the player)”, if the player performs the stop operation according to this display, the player enters the advantageous game state. Or a transition to an unfavorable gaming state (in the case of push order replay), and 12 medal payouts (in the case of push order bell).

  In addition, as will be described in detail later, in the push order notification effect during the mode B2 effect when the push order bell 2-1 is internally won, the “stop operation not to execute the main effect 1” is notified (hereinafter, the main effect 1). In the push order notification effect during the mode B2 effect when the push order bell 2-2 is won internally, the “stop operation not to execute the main effect 2” is notified (hereinafter referred to as execution of the main effect 2). Also called impossible navigation). In the mode B2 production, since the continuous production is performed in favor of the transition to the mode B3, if the main production is executed during the continuous production and the player's attention is attracted to the main production, the continuous production is performed. This is because the story development is broken and the progress of the continuous production is hindered. That is, in the present embodiment, the mode B2 effect and the main effect are effects that should not be executed simultaneously.

  FIG. 12A shows an example of the effect image of the mode B3 effect in the case where the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 is in mode B3 (addition high-accuracy mode). The mode B3 effect is executed after the end of the mode B2 effect when the mode B2 effect is a sign of this. During mode B3, compared to modes B1 and B2, it is easier to increase the number of games in AT mode, so the player has shifted to a more advantageous gaming state by viewing images of mode B3 effects. I can understand that.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, the mode B3 effect indicates the number of remaining games in the AT mode on the screen (for example, 94 games if 94WAVE is displayed on the upper left of the screen) and the number of acquired medals ( For example, when TOTAL 0121 is displayed at the lower right of the screen, 121 is displayed), and when the internal winning is selected for the push order, the stop operation order of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is shown at the upper right of the screen. “Push order notification” (see FIG. 12A) for notifying information or “push order notification” (not shown) for notifying information indicating the stop operation order and stop operation timing of the stop buttons 137 to 139. ). For example, in the push order notification shown in FIG. 12A, information indicating a stop operation order in which the first stop reel is the middle reel 111, the second stop reel is the right reel 112, and the third stop reel is the left reel 110 is displayed on the screen. It is displayed on the upper right. Since this display is “stop operation of correct answer (stop operation in which the game result in the game is advantageous to the player)”, if the player performs the stop operation according to this display, the player enters the advantageous game state. Or a transition to an unfavorable gaming state (in the case of push order replay), and 12 medal payouts (in the case of push order bell).

<Relationship between main production and sub production>
Next, the relevance between the main effect and the sub effect described above will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Relationship between main production 1 and sub production>
FIG. 13 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the main effect 1 and the sub-effect. FIG. 13A shows that the main effect 1 is executed in the game in the RT2 mode in which the push order 2-1 is won internally. However, if the configuration of the sub-effects does not collapse, FIG. 13B shows a case where the configuration of the sub-effects collapses when the main effect 1 is executed in the game in the RT2 mode in which the push order 2-1 is won internally. Is shown. That is, FIG. 13A is a timing chart in the case where the main effect 1 execution condition is established by executing the main effect 1 executable navigation, and the main effect 1 is executed, and FIG. The timing chart when the main production 1 execution condition is not satisfied and the main production 1 is not executed by executing the production 1 execution impossible navigation is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, when the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 is in mode B1, even if the main effect 1 is executed, it affects the development of the sub effect (mode B1 effect) being executed. Therefore, when the push order bell 2-1 is won internally, the main effect 1 executable navigation is executed, and the “stop operation to execute the main effect 1” (the first stop reel is the right reel 112, the first reel 2) Stop operation using the stop reel as the middle reel 111). As a result, when the player performs a stop operation in accordance with the notification content of the main effect 1 executable navigation, the main effect 1 execution condition is satisfied, so that the game in which the main effect 1 execution condition is satisfied (push order bell 2- The main effect 1 is executed after the display determination of the game (internally winning game 1) (as will be described in detail later, in one process of the game state update process shown in FIG. 16).

  When the main control unit 300 executes the main effect 1, the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 also add the effect (see FIG. 12B). ). As described above, the internal winning of the push order bell 2-1 which is one of the main performance 1 execution conditions matches the condition for executing the additional allocation lottery (the lottery in which the additional is surely added). The number of games in the AT mode is added. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in conjunction with the execution of the main effect 1, an additional effect indicating the additional number of games in the AT mode is executed. FIG. 12B shows an example of an effect image of a sub-effect (addition effect) during execution of the main effect 1. In the extra effect, as shown in FIG. 12B, information (for example, +50) indicating the number of AT games added is displayed on the screen of the effect image display device 157 based on the lottery result of the extra lottery. .

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13B, when the game state of the first sub-control unit 400 is in mode B2, if the main effect 1 is executed, it affects the development of the sub effect (mode B2 effect) being executed. Since the structure of the sub-effect (mode B2 effect) is lost, when the push order bell 2-1 is won internally, the main effect 1 execution-impossible navigation is executed in the running sign effect (see FIG. 11D). Then, “stop operation not to execute the main effect 1” (stop operation in which the first stop reel is the right reel 112 and the second stop reel is the left reel 110) is notified. As a result, if the player performs a stop operation in accordance with the notification contents of the main effect 1 execution impossible navigation, the main effect 1 execution condition is not satisfied, so after the display determination of the internal winning game in the push order 2-1 ( As will be described in detail later, in the game state update process shown in FIG. 16, the main effect 1 is not executed.

  In the present embodiment, even when the main control unit 300 does not execute the main effect 1, the first sub-control unit 400 adds the number of games in the AT mode (as described above, the push order bell 2-1 If an internal win is won, an additional allocation lottery (for example, one of 50, 100, 150, or 300 games) that does not include 0 games (no extra) will be executed, but the extra effect will not be executed. The lottery result is not notified in the game, but may be notified in a game after the AT mode (for example, the final game in the AT mode). When 1 is not executed, the result of the extra allocation lottery may be discarded, or the extra allocation lottery itself may not be executed.

<Relationship between main production 2 and sub production>
14 and 15 are timing charts showing the relationship between the main effect 2 and the sub-effects. FIG. 14 shows the main effect 2 in the next game of the game in the RT2 mode in which the push order 2-2 is won internally. If the configuration of the sub-effects does not collapse even after executing, FIG. 15 shows the configuration of the sub-effects when the main effect 2 is executed in the next game of the game in the RT2 mode in which the push order 2-2 is won internally. Shows the case where That is, FIG. 14 is a timing chart in the case where the main effect 2 execution condition is established by executing the main effect 2 executable navigation and the main effect 2 is executed, and FIG. The timing chart in the case where the main effect 2 execution condition is not established by executing and the main effect 2 is not executed is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the game state of the first sub-control unit 400 is in mode B2 in the game that is won internally by the push order bell 2-2, and the game state of the first sub-control unit 400 in the next game of the game Is in the mode B1, even if the main effect 2 is executed, there is no effect on the development of the sub effect (mode B1 effect) being executed. In the precursor effect being executed (see FIG. 11D), the main effect 2 executable navigation is executed (in this case, the game in which the push order bell 2-2 is won internally is in the mode B2, but the main control unit 300 , Mode B2 effect (continuous effect) ends in the game, and the next game is in the B1 mode), “stop operation to execute main effect 2” (first stop reel is the right reel 112, Second stop Notifying the stop operation) for a Lumpur left reel 110. As a result, when the player performs a stop operation in accordance with the notification contents of the main effect 2 executable navigation, the main effect 2 execution condition is satisfied, so that the game in which the main effect 2 execution condition is satisfied (push order bell 2- When the reel rotation of the game won internally for the normal replay of the next game of the next game (internally won game 2) (details will be described later, in one process of the winning combination internal lottery process shown in FIG. 17), the main effect 2 (FIG. 10).

  Since the main effect 2 is different from the game in which the main effect 2 execution condition is satisfied and the game in which the main effect 2 execution condition is satisfied, the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 in the game in which the main effect 2 execution condition is satisfied is mode B1. In addition, there may be a mode B2 as shown in FIG. That is, even if the continuous production (mode B2 production) is being executed, if the game in which the main production 2 execution condition is satisfied is the final game of the continuous production, the next game shifts to the mode B1 or B3. Main production 2 executable navigation is performed. Conversely, although not shown, even if the game for which the main effect 2 execution condition is satisfied is mode B1, when the transition from the next game to mode B2 is performed, the main effect 2 execution impossible navigation is performed and the main effect 2 execution is performed. The condition is not established.

  When the main control unit 300 executes the main effect 2, the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 also add the effect (see FIG. 12C) in accordance with the execution of the main effect 2. ). As described above, the internal winning of the push order bell 2-2, which is one of the main performance 2 execution conditions, matches the condition for executing the extra distribution lottery (the lottery in which the extra is surely added). The number of games in the AT mode is added. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in conjunction with the execution of the main effect 2, an additional effect that indicates an additional number of games in the AT mode is executed. FIG. 12C shows an example of an effect image of a sub-effect (addition effect) during execution of the main effect 2. In the extra effect, as shown in FIG. 12C, information (for example, +100) indicating the added number of AT games is displayed on the screen of the effect image display device 157.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15, the game state of the first sub-control unit 400 is in mode B2 in the game in which the push order bell 2-2 is won internally, and the first sub-control unit 400 also in the next game of the game. When the game state is in mode B2, if the main effect 2 is executed, the development of the sub effect (mode B2 effect) being executed is affected, and the configuration of the sub effect (mode B2 effect) is lost. When Bell 2-2 is won internally, the main effect 2 execution impossible navigation is executed in the sign effect being executed (see FIG. 11 (d)) (in this case, the main control unit 300 moves to the push order bell 2-2. The internal winning game is in mode B2, and it is understood that the next game will also execute the mode B2 effect), “stop operation not to execute the main effect 2” (the first stop reel is the right reel 112, the second stop Notifying the stop operation) to reel 111 Lumpur. As a result, if the player performs a stop operation in accordance with the notification content of the main effect 2 execution impossible navigation, the main effect 2 execution condition is not satisfied, and therefore, the game after the next game of the game won internally in the push order bell 2-2. The main effect 2 is not executed at the start of reel rotation of a game that has been internally won for normal replay (as will be described in detail later, in one process of a winning combination internal lottery process shown in FIG. 17).

  In the present embodiment, even when the main control unit 300 does not execute the main effect 2, the first sub control unit 400 and the second sub control unit 500 add the number of games in the AT mode (as described above). In the case of internal winning in the push order bell 2-2, an additional allocation lottery (for example, any one of 50, 100, 150, and 300 games) that does not include 0 games (no additional games) is executed. This lottery result is not notified because it is not executed, and the lottery result may be notified in a game after the AT mode (for example, the final game in the AT mode). When step 2 is not executed, the result of the extra allocation lottery may be discarded, or the extra allocation lottery itself may not be executed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the content of the push order notification can be controlled according to the state of the sub-effects, and thus, whether or not the main effect can be executed is controlled, so the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit Even if the communication between 400 is one-way communication, the main effect and the sub-effect can be related, and the effect can be executed without a sense of incongruity.

  Hereinafter, the operation of the slot machine 100 will be described based on the contents of the main effects described above and the relevance between the main effects and the sub effects.

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

  The main process of the main control unit is performed mainly by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300, and the CPU 304 repeatedly executes the main process of the main control unit in FIG.

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

  In step S102, medal insertion / start operation acceptance processing is executed. Here, it is checked whether or not a medal has been inserted, and the winning line display lamp 120 is turned on in response to the insertion of the medal. In addition, preparation is made for transmitting a medal insertion command indicating that a medal has been inserted to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that when a re-win is won in the previous game, a process of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed, so that it is not necessary for the player to insert medals. In addition, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated, and if it is determined that the start operation has been performed, the number of inserted medals is determined, a valid pay line is determined, and the first sub-control unit 400 is confirmed. On the other hand, preparation is made to transmit a start lever reception command indicating that the start lever 135 has been operated.

  In step S103, a winning combination internal lottery process (described later in detail) is executed.

  In step S104, a reel stop preparation process is executed. In the reel stop preparation process, reel stop data is generated based on the result of the winning combination internal lottery process in step S103.

  In step S105, a reel rotation start process (details will be described later) for starting the rotation of all the reels 110 to 112 is executed. Further, in this step S105, preparations are made for transmitting a spinning cylinder rotation start command indicating that the reels 110 to 112 have started to rotate to the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S106, it is determined whether or not all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped. If all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S107, and if not, step S106 is repeated.

  In step S107, a winning determination process (display determination process) is performed. In the winning determination process, when a symbol combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line 114, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For example, if “watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol” is aligned on the activated winning line, it is determined that the watermelon symbol is won. In step S107, preparation for transmitting a display determination command indicating the result of the display determination to the first sub-control unit 400 is made.

  In step S108, a medal payout process is performed. In this medal payout process, if a winning combination with a payout is won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out.

  In step S109, a game state update process (details will be described later) is performed in which control for shifting the game state is performed.

  Thus, one game is completed. Thereafter, returning to step S102 and repeating the above-described processing, the game proceeds.

  The various commands prepared in the above steps are transmitted in a command setting transmission process (step S708 in FIG. 22) of the main control unit timer interrupt process described later.

<Internal winning lottery process>
Next, the winning combination internal lottery process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the winning combination internal lottery process in step S103 of FIG.

  In step S201, a winning combination internal lottery is executed. In the winning combination internal lottery, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 316 is acquired, and the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current gaming state, and the acquired random number value is used. Perform internal lottery. As a result of the internal lottery, when any winning combination (including an operating combination) is won internally, the condition device (flag) of the internal winning combination is activated (the winning combination flag is turned ON).

  In step S202, it is determined whether or not the main effect 2 preparation flag is ON. Here, the main effect 2 preparation flag is a flag indicating whether or not the main effect 2 is scheduled to be executed, and is set to ON when the main effect 2 is scheduled to be executed, and set to OFF when there is no plan to execute the main effect 2. The When the main effect 2 execution condition is satisfied in the main effect 2 pre-setting process (one process in the game state update process) of FIG. When the bell 2-2 is internally won and the stop operation is performed in the order of operations in which the first stop reel is the right reel 112 and the second stop reel is the left reel 110), the signal is set to ON. If the main effect 2 preparation flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S203, and if not, the process proceeds to step S208.

  In step S203, it is determined whether internal replay (NO4) has been won internally. If internal winning is selected for normal replay, the process proceeds to step S204. If not, the process proceeds to step S208.

  In step S204, 1 is subtracted from the main effect 2 execution counter value. Here, the main effect 2 execution counter value means the number of internal winnings of normal replay (NO4) necessary until the execution of the main effect 2 is started. More specifically, the lottery process executed when the main effect 2 preparation flag is turned on in the main effect 2 pre-setting process (one process in the game state update process) of FIG. Specifically, any one of 1 to 3) is selected.

  In step S205, it is determined whether or not the subtracted main effect 2 execution counter value is zero. If the main effect 2 execution counter value is 0, the process proceeds to step S206, and if not, the process proceeds to step S208.

  In step S206, the main effect 2 generation flag is set to ON. Here, the main effect 2 occurrence flag is a flag for determining whether or not the main effect 2 is executed at the start of reel rotation of the game. When the main effect 2 occurrence flag is ON, the main effect 2 occurrence flag is Production 2 is executed at the start of reel rotation of the game. That is, in the present embodiment, the main effect 2 is executed when the main effect 2 preparation flag is ON and the main effect 2 execution counter value is 0 in the game that is won internally in the normal replay. For example, when 2 is selected in the lottery of the main effect 2 execution counter value to be described later and 2 is set to the main effect 2 execution counter value, the main effect 2 preparation flag is turned ON, and the second game in the subsequent game The main effect 2 is executed at the start of the reel rotation of the game that is won internally for normal replay.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the main effect 2 is executed in the game that is won internally for the normal replay. This is due to the following reason. If a reel action is performed in a game that is internally won for the push order bell or push order replay, the player's attention is attracted to the movement of the reel, and the notification content of the push order notification may be overlooked. On the other hand, in a game that has been won internally for normal replay, the stop mode is constant regardless of the stop operation order, so that there is no disadvantage to the player. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the main effect 2 is executed in a game that is won internally for a normal replay that does not require a stop operation order.

  In step S207, the main effect 2 preparation flag is set to OFF.

  In step S <b> 208, preparation is made for transmitting an internal lottery command indicating the result of the winning combination internal lottery to the first sub-control unit 400. For example, when the re-game 1 (replay) is won internally, preparations are made to send an internal lottery command indicating that the re-game 1 (replay) is internally won to the first sub-control unit 400, If the winning combination internal lottery result is a loss (no winning combination), preparation is made to transmit an internal lottery command indicating a loss to the first sub-control unit 400.

<Reel rotation start processing>
Next, the reel rotation start process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the reel rotation start process in step S105 of FIG.

  In step S301, a game time monitoring timer value is acquired. The game time monitoring timer is a timer stored in a specific storage area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300, and a time required for one game is a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds of the minimum game time). This timer is set for the purpose of limiting the number of game media to be acquired or lost per unit time and limiting the gambling of the game. The game time monitoring timer is decremented each time a predetermined timer value (for example, a timer value corresponding to 4.1 seconds) is set in step S303, which will be described later, and a timer interrupt process (described later) of the main control unit 300 is executed. Is done.

  In step S302, it is determined whether or not the acquired gaming time monitoring timer value is 0, that is, whether or not 4.1 seconds or more have elapsed since the previous setting of the gaming time monitoring timer. If the acquired game time monitoring timer value is 0, 4.1 seconds or more have elapsed since the previous setting of the game time monitoring timer, and the current game may be started, so the process proceeds to step S303. On the other hand, if the acquired game time monitoring timer value is not 0, since 4.1 seconds or more have not elapsed since the previous setting of the game time monitoring timer, the process returns to step S301 and the process is repeated. While the processing is repeated, the timer value of the game time monitoring timer is decremented for each timer interrupt of the main control unit 300, and when the game time monitoring timer becomes 0, the process proceeds to step S303.

  In step S303, the game time monitoring timer value is reset. Specifically, a timer value corresponding to 4.1 seconds is stored in a specific area of the RAM 308. In the present embodiment, the time when the game time monitoring timer value is set is the start timing of one game. The end timing of one game is when the next game time monitoring timer value is set. That is, one game is from setting the game time monitoring timer value to setting the next game time monitoring timer value. Further, since the game time monitoring timer value is set every time the reels 110 to 112 start to rotate, the time from when the reels 110 to 112 start rotating until the next reel 110 to 112 starts rotating. It can also be a single game. Note that the end timing of one game may be when the game time monitoring timer value becomes 0 and the game state update process of S109 in FIG. 16 ends. In addition, the start timing of one game is set when the valid start lever is accepted, and the end timing of one game is set when the valid bet button operation can be accepted. The period up to the time of accepting may be a preparation period for the next game start.

  In step S304, it is determined whether or not the main effect 2 generation flag is ON. If the main effect 2 generation flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S305. If the main effect 2 generation flag is OFF, the process proceeds to step S307.

  When the main effect 2 generation flag is ON, since the main effect 2 is executed at the start of reel rotation, the reel acceleration data 2 is set in step S305. The reel acceleration data 2 is a first reel that performs a predetermined reel rotation (for example, reverse rotation of all reels) from the previous game stop display mode and temporarily stops the reel in the previous game stop display mode. The reel acceleration data for performing the second rotation operation for accelerating the reel rotation in the normal case (when the main effect 2 is not executed) after performing the rotation operation. When the reel acceleration data 2 is set, as shown in FIG. 10, the main effect 2 with the reel action is executed.

  In step S306, the main effect 2 generation flag is set to OFF.

  On the other hand, when the main effect 2 generation flag is OFF, the main effect 2 is not executed at the start of reel rotation, and therefore the reel acceleration data 1 is set in step S307. Here, the reel acceleration data 1 is reel acceleration data for accelerating the normal reel rotation (when the main effect 2 is not executed).

  In step S308, the rotation control status is set to “accelerating”. The rotation control status is information stored independently for each reel 110-112 in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 308 of the main controller 300, and each reel 110-112 is in a stopped state. “Stopping”, which is information indicating that the reels are in an accelerated state, “Accelerating” which is information indicating that each of the reels 110 to 112 is in an accelerated state, and that each of the reels 110 to 112 is in a constant speed state. Information indicating that the reels 110 to 112 are in the retracted state, information indicating that the reels 110 to 112 are in the retracted state, and information indicating that the reels of the reels 110 to 112 are in the brake state. Any one of five pieces of information “braking” is stored.

  In step S309, a reel rotation start command to be transmitted to the first sub control unit 400 is set and preparation for transmission is made. The reel rotation start command is a command indicating the start of reel rotation. Since the reel rotation start command of the present embodiment also includes information related to whether or not the main effect 2 is executed, the first sub-control unit 400 receives the reel rotation start command, thereby receiving the main effect 2 Whether or not execution is possible can be grasped.

  In addition, although the main effect 2 of this embodiment was a reel action using the reel acceleration data, the main effect 2 may be executed by a method different from this. For example, a standby process (freeze process) for delaying the timing of accepting the next operation using a timer may be performed after the start lever operation or the first stop operation to be the main effect 2.

<Game state update processing>
Next, the game state update process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the game state update process in step S109 of FIG.

  In step S401, the game state is updated based on the results of the winning combination internal lottery process and the winning determination process.

  In step S402, it is determined whether or not the RT transition symbol is displayed on the active line. The RT transition symbol refers to a symbol combination that involves a transition of the gaming state (RT) of the main control unit 300. For example, the symbol combination corresponding to the re-playing combination 4 in RT1 is the RT transition symbol because it is a symbol combination that transitions to RT2. If the RT transition symbol is displayed on the active line, the process proceeds to step S403, and if not, the process proceeds to step S407.

  In step S403, it is determined whether or not the gaming state of the main control unit 300 is RT2 as a result of the RT transition symbol being displayed on the active line. If the gaming state of the main control unit 300 is RT2, the process proceeds to step S406. If the gaming state of the main control unit 300 is not RT2, the process proceeds to step S404.

  In step S404, since there is a gaming state in which the main effect is executed, the no main effect flag is set to ON. Here, the flag without main effect is a flag for determining whether or not the main effects 1 and 2 are being executed. When the flag without main effect is ON, the main effects 1 and 2 are displayed. This indicates that the main effect is not executed. When the main effect-less flag is OFF, the main effects 1 and 2 are not executed. In the present embodiment, since the main effects 1 and 2 are executed when the game state of the main control unit 300 is RT2, when the game state of the main control unit 300 shifts to RT2, the flag without main effect is turned off. When the game state of the main control unit 300 shifts to other than RT2, the no main effect flag is set to ON.

  In step S405, since the game state is such that the main effect is not executed, the main effect 2 preparation flag is turned OFF.

  In step S406, the main effect absence flag is turned OFF.

  In step S407, a main effect 2 pre-setting process (described in detail later) is executed.

  In step S408, effect timer setting processing (described later in detail) is executed.

  In step S409, preparation is made for transmitting a gaming state update command indicating the gaming state. For example, when the gaming state is the bonus gaming state (RT4), preparation is made to transmit a game information update command indicating the bonus gaming state (RT4). In addition, since the game information update command of this embodiment also includes information indicating whether or not the main effect 1 is executed in the game, the first sub-control unit 400 receives the game information update command. Whether or not the main effect 1 is executed can be grasped.

  In step S410, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect timer set in the effect timer setting process in step S408 is zero. Here, the effect timer is, for example, a main effect 1 timer or a sub effect timer, which will be described later. When the value of the effect timer is 0, the gaming state update process is terminated, and when the value of the effect timer is not 0, the process returns to step S410. In other words, in the present embodiment, the gaming state update process does not end until the value of the effect timer becomes 0, and the gaming state update process is on standby.

<Main effect 2 pre-setting process>
Next, the main effect 2 pre-setting process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the main effect 2 pre-setting process in step S407 of FIG.

  In step S501, it is determined whether or not the main effect absence flag is ON. Since the main effect 2 is not executed when the main effect-less flag is ON, the main effect 2 pre-setting process is terminated, and when the main effect-less flag is OFF, the process proceeds to step S502.

  In step S502, it is determined whether or not the push order bell 2-2 has been internally won in the winning combination internal lottery process. If the winning order bell 2-2 is won internally, the process proceeds to step S503, and if not, the main effect 2 pre-setting process is terminated.

  In step S503, it is determined whether or not the stop operation has been performed in the stop operation order in which the first stop reel is the right reel 112 and the second stop reel is the left reel 110. When the stop operation is performed in the stop operation sequence in which the first stop reel is the right reel 112 and the second stop reel is the left reel 110, the process proceeds to step S504. Otherwise, the main effect 2 pre-setting process is performed. finish.

  In step S504, the main production preparation flag is set to ON.

  In step S505, the lottery of the main effect 2 execution counter value is executed. Specifically, one of the values 1 to 3 is selected by lottery.

  In step S506, the lottery value selected in step S505 is set as the main effect 2 execution counter value.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the main stop flag is OFF (the game state of the main control unit 300 is RT2), and the first stop reel is set to the right reel 112 in the game in which the push order bell 2-2 is won internally. When the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop operation in which the second stop reel is the left reel 110, the main effect 2 execution condition is satisfied, so that the main effect 2 is executed at the start of reel rotation after the next game. The production preparation flag is set to ON, and a lottery value is set to the main production 2 execution counter value. As described above, the main effect 2 execution counter value is decremented by one each time an internal winning is made for the normal replay in the winning combination internal lottery process (FIG. 17).

<Production timer setting process>
Next, the effect timer setting process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the effect timer setting process in step S408 of FIG.

  In step S601, it is determined whether or not the main effect absence flag is ON. If the main effect absence flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S606. If the main effect no flag is OFF, the process proceeds to step S602.

  In step S602, it is determined whether or not the push order bell 2-1 has been internally won in the winning combination internal lottery process. If the winning order bell 2-1 is won internally, the process proceeds to step S603; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S605.

  In step S603, it is determined whether or not the stop operation has been performed in the stop operation order in which the first stop reel is the right reel 112 and the second stop reel is the middle reel 111. When the stop operation is performed in the stop operation sequence in which the first stop reel is the right reel 112 and the second stop reel is the middle reel 111, the process proceeds to step S604. Otherwise, the effect timer setting process is ended. .

  In step S604, the main effect 1 timer value is set. The main effect 1 timer value is decremented each time a timer interrupt process (described later) of the main control unit 300 is executed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, in the game in which the main effect-free flag is OFF (the game state of the main control unit 300 is RT2) and the push order bell 2-1 is won internally, the first stop reel is the right reel 112, the second reel. When the stop operation is performed in the stop operation sequence in which the stop reel is the left reel 110, the main effect 1 execution condition is satisfied, so that the main effect 1 timer value is set to a predetermined value to execute the main effect 1 in the game. Set. In the above-described gaming state update process (FIG. 19), when the main effect 1 timer value reaches 0, the game state update process ends (see step S410), so the main effect 1 timer value is 0. Until the game state is reached, the game state processing is put on standby. That is, in the present embodiment, in the game in which the main effect no flag is OFF (the game state of the main control unit 300 is RT2) and the push order bell 2-1 is won internally, the first stop reel is the right reel 112, the second stop When the stop operation is performed in the stop operation order in which the reel is the left reel 110, a freeze process is performed as the main effect 1. In the present embodiment, the main effect 1 is configured as the freeze process, but the main effect 1 is not limited to the freeze process, and may be configured as a reel action effect like the main effect 2.

  On the other hand, in step S605, a sub effect timer value is set. Here, the sub effect timer value refers to a timer value such as a timer value for medal insertion sound at the time of replay winning, a timer value for blessing effect at the time of bonus winning, a timer value for bonus end effect, or the like. When there is no sub-effect (for example, in the case of a loss in the winning combination internal lottery process), the sub-effect timer value is not set. The sub effect timer value is decremented each time a timer interrupt process (described later) of the main control unit 300 is executed.

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

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 1.5 ms), and the main control unit timer is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. Interrupt processing is executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S701, 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 S702, the WDT 314 is periodically updated (so that the WDT interrupt does not occur (the processing abnormality is not detected) so that the count value of the WDT 314 exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once in about 1.5 ms which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S703, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port status update process, the detection signals of the sensor circuits 320 of the various sensors 318 are input via the input ports of the I / O 310 to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signals, and each of the various sensors 318 is partitioned in the RAM 308. Store in the provided signal state storage area.

  In step S704, various game processes are performed. Specifically, an interrupt status is acquired (various interrupt statuses are acquired based on signals from various sensors 318), and processing according to this status is performed. For example, if the interrupt status is in the medal insertion process, the medal insertion acceptance process is performed. If the interrupt status is in the payout process, the medal payout process is performed.

  In step S705, timer update processing is performed. Various timers are updated for each time unit. For example, the game time monitoring timer value, the main effect 1 timer value, and the sub effect timer value described above are updated.

  In step S706, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, first, the signal states of the various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area in step S703 are read, and the presence / absence of errors relating to medal insertion abnormality and medal payout abnormality is monitored, and when an error is detected. Performs error handling. Further, according to the current gaming state, the medal selector 170 (medal blocker in which the solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates), various lamps 338, and various 7-segment (SEG) indicators are set.

  In step S707, reel control processing (details will be described later) related to the rotation and stop of the reels 110 to 112 is executed.

  In step S708, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands 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 is a command type (in this embodiment, a basic command, a start lever reception command, an internal lottery command, a rotation rotation start command for starting the rotation of the reels 110 to 112, and an operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 A stop button reception command, a reel stop command accompanying a stop process of the reels 110 to 112, a payout number command accompanying the medal payout process, a payout end command, etc.), bits 0 to 10 are command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type) It consists of.

  The first sub-control unit 400 can 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 is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, it is possible to determine the content of the effect control.

  In step S709, external signal output processing is performed. In this external signal output process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 652 that is separate from the slot machine 100 via the information output circuit 334.

  In step S710, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. If the low voltage signal is on (when the power supply is detected to be cut off), the process proceeds to step S712. If the low voltage signal is off (when the power supply is not cut off), the process proceeds to step S711.

  In step S711, various processes for ending the timer interrupt end process are performed. In this timer interrupt termination process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S701 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 S712, 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 input / output port initialization is performed. Thereafter, the process returns to the main control unit main process shown in FIG.

<Reel control processing>
Next, the reel control process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the reel control process in step S707 of FIG.

  In step S801, it is determined whether or not the operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is valid. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is valid based on stop button validity information stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 and indicating whether or not the operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is valid. If the stop button valid information is set, it is determined that the operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is valid. The stop button valid information is set in a constant speed process described later (see FIG. 24). If the operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is valid, the process proceeds to step S802 to perform stop button reception processing for receiving the stop operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and then, for each reel 110 to 112, steps S803 to S806. Perform the process. On the other hand, when the operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is not valid, the processes of steps S803 to S806 are performed for each of the reels 110 to 112.

  In step S803, index sensor processing is performed. In the index sensor process, index detection information indicating whether or not the reels 110 to 112 have reached a constant speed is acquired. The index detection information is information indicating whether or not the light shielding piece of the index sensor has been detected, and is stored in a predetermined area (index sensor storage area) of the RAM 308.

  In step S804, reel control information is acquired. Here, the reel control information means the entire information related to the rotation control of the reels 110 to 112, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308. In the present embodiment, values such as the above-described rotation control status, general-purpose offset counter, reel control status transition counter, and holding counter are included in the reel control information.

  In step S805, a reel rotation control process (described in detail later) is executed based on the acquired rotation control status.

  In step S806, since the content of the reel control information is changed according to the reel rotation control process described above, the reel control information is updated.

<Reel rotation control processing>
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the reel rotation control process in step S805 of FIG. The reel control determination process is a process of sequentially switching the reel rotation control in accordance with the rotation control status. Specifically, processing is executed in the order of acceleration processing, constant speed processing, retraction processing, and brake processing.

  In step S901, the rotation control status is acquired.

  In step S902, it is determined whether the acquired rotation control status is “stopped”. When the rotation control status is “stopped”, the reel rotation control process is terminated, and when the rotation control status is not “stopped”, the process proceeds to S903.

  In step S903, it is determined whether or not the acquired rotation control status is “accelerating”. When the rotation control status is “accelerating”, the process proceeds to step S904, where acceleration processing that is control processing for accelerating the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 is executed, and when the rotation control status is not “accelerating”. The process proceeds to step S905.

  In step S905, it is determined whether or not the acquired rotation control status is “constant speed”. When the rotation control status is “constant speed”, the process proceeds to step S906, where constant speed processing, which is control processing for maintaining the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 at a constant speed, is executed. If it is not “in-speed”, the process proceeds to step S907.

  In step S907, it is determined whether or not the acquired rotation control status is “braking”. When the rotation control status is “braking”, the process proceeds to step S908 to execute a brake process that is a control process for stopping the rotation of the reels 110 to 112, and when the rotation control status is not “braking”. The process proceeds to step S909.

  In step S909, since the rotation control status is “retracting”, a retraction process for performing retraction control of the reels 110 to 112 to the stop position is executed. In the pull-in process, pull-in control of the reel 110 is performed based on the reel stop data generated in the above-described reel stop preparation process (S104 in FIG. 16).

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
The process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 4B is a flowchart of command input processing of the first sub-control unit 400, and FIG. 4C is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. These are the flowcharts of the timer interruption process of the 1st sub control part 400. FIG.

  When power is turned on, initial setting is first executed in step S1001. In this initial setting, initial setting of the input / output port, initialization processing of the storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed.

  In step S1002, 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 S1003.

  In step S1003, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step S1004, a first sub control unit command input process (details will be described later) is performed. In the first sub control unit command input process, it is determined whether or not a command has been received from the main control unit 300. When a command is received, a process corresponding to the received command is performed.

  In step S1005, an effect control process is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S1004, the effect data is read from the ROM 406 based on the result of each event process (for example, effect setting process, gaming state control process, etc.) corresponding to this command. When the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data of each effect device (speaker, lamp, liquid crystal image display device, shutter, etc.) is updated.

  In step S1006, a sound control process is performed. In the sound control process, if there is a command to the sound source IC 418 in the effect data read in step S1005, this command is output to the sound source IC 418.

  In step S1007, a lamp control process is performed. In the lamp control process, if there is a command to the various lamps 420 in the effect data read in step S1005, this command is output to the drive circuit 422.

  In step S1008, an information output process is performed. In the information output process, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S1005, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S1002. As a result, the set control command is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500.

  Next, the first sub control unit 400 command input process will be described with reference to FIG. The first sub control unit 400 command input process is a flowchart showing the flow of the first sub control unit 400 command input process in step S1004 of FIG.

  In step S1101, it is determined whether there is an unprocessed command in the command storage area of the RAM 408. If there is an unprocessed command, the process proceeds to step S1102, and if there is no unprocessed command, the first sub-control unit 400 command input process is terminated.

  In step S1102, the process jumps to a process corresponding to an unprocessed command. For example, when the unprocessed command is an internal lottery command, an internal lottery process (details will be described later) is executed. When the unprocessed command is an internal lottery command, the game state is updated in the case of a game state update command. Update processing (details will be described later) is executed.

  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 S1201 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). Execute in the cycle.

  In step S1301, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S1002 in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. Therefore, in step S1002, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S1302, various update processes such as an effect random number update process are performed.

<Internal lottery processing>
Next, the internal lottery process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the internal lottery process executed when the unprocessed command is the internal lottery command in step S1102 of FIG.

  In step S1401, the internal lottery information is updated based on the internal lottery command.

  In step S1402, AT related processing related to AT is executed based on the updated internal lottery information. For example, a lottery process related to the AT mode right grant or a lottery process related to the AT mode game number addition is performed, and the AT mode right grant or the AT mode game number extra is performed. In the present embodiment, as described above, when the winning order bell 2-1 or the pushing order bell 2-2 is internally won, an additional allocation lottery (for example, 50, 100, 150, Any of 300 games) is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, it is easier to add the number of games in the AT mode in the mode B3 than in the mode B1 and the mode B2.

  In step S1403, an effect setting process (details will be described later) is executed based on the updated internal lottery information.

  In step S1404, other processing based on the internal lottery command is executed.

<Production setting process>
Next, the effect setting process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the effect setting process in step S1403 of FIG.

  In step S1501, it is determined whether or not the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 is mode A. If the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 is mode A, the process proceeds to step S1502, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1503.

  In step S1502, a mode A effect setting process for effect setting of mode A is executed.

  In step S1503, it is determined whether or not the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 is mode B1. If the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 is mode B1, the process proceeds to step S1504. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1505.

  In step S1504, mode B1 effect setting processing (details will be described later) for effect setting of mode B1 is executed.

  In step S1505, it is determined whether or not the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 is mode B2. If the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 is mode B2, the process proceeds to step S1506; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1507.

  In step S1506, mode B2 effect setting processing (details will be described later) for effect setting of mode B2 is executed.

  In step S1507, it is determined whether or not the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 is mode B3. If the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 is mode B3, the process proceeds to step S1508; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1509.

  In step S1508, mode B3 effect setting processing (details will be described later) for effect setting of mode B3 is executed.

  In step S1509, since the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 is mode C, a mode C effect setting process for setting the effect of mode C is executed.

<Mode B1 effect setting process>
28 and 29 are flowcharts showing in detail the flow of the mode B1 effect setting process in step S1504 of FIG.

  In step S1601, internal lottery information included in the internal lottery command is acquired.

  In step S1602, it is determined based on the acquired internal lottery information whether the special combination 3 has been won internally. If the special combination 3 is won internally, the process proceeds to step S1603. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1605.

  In step S1603, it is determined whether or not the gaming state of the main control unit 300 is RT2. If the gaming state of the main control unit 300 is RT2, the process proceeds to step S1604, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1626.

  In step S1604, since the special combination 3 is internally won in the mode B1 and RT2, the setting of the push order press notification effect for displaying the losing eyes is performed. Specifically, the first stop reel is the right reel 112, the second stop reel is the middle reel 111, and the push order push notification effect (see FIG. 11C) for notifying the stop operation for targeting the BAR symbol is set. I do. After the process of step S1604 ends, the process proceeds to step S1626.

  In step S1605, based on the acquired internal lottery information, it is determined whether or not the push order bell 2-1 has been internally won. If the winning order bell 2-1 is won internally, the process proceeds to step S1606; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1607.

  In step S1606, since the push order bell 2-1 is internally won in mode B1, the push order notification effect (main effect 1 executable navigation) for notifying the correct stop operation and the stop operation for executing the main effect 1 is set. I do. Specifically, a push order notification effect is set with the first stop reel as the right reel 112 and the second stop reel as the middle reel 111. After the process of step S1606 is completed, the process proceeds to step S1626.

  In step S1607, based on the acquired internal lottery information, it is determined whether or not the push order bell 2-2 has been won internally. If the winning order bell 2-2 is won internally, the process proceeds to step S1608; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1610.

  In step S1608, the sub effect restriction flag is set to ON. Here, the sub effect restriction flag is a flag indicating whether or not to remain in the mode B1 regarding the transition of the gaming state of the first sub control unit 400. When the sub effect restriction flag is ON, the winning combination internal lottery NO. Even if the internal winning is 10, 11 and 12, the game state of the first sub-control unit 400 remains in mode B1 without executing the mode B3 transition lottery described later, and the sub effect restriction flag is OFF No. in the winning lottery internal lottery process. When the internal winning is 10, 11, 12, it indicates that the mode B3 transition lottery described later is executed and the mode B2 is shifted. The reason for setting the sub effect restriction flag to ON when the push order bell 2-2 is internally won in the mode B1 is that there is a possibility that the main effect 2 will be executed after the next game. This is to prevent the main effect 2 and the mode B2 effect (continuous effect) from being duplicated while the game state of the first sub-control unit 400 is kept in the mode B1.

  In step S1609, the push order bell 2-2 is internally won in mode B1, so that the push order notification effect (main effect 2 executable navigation) for notifying the correct stop operation and the stop operation for executing the main effect 2 is set. I do. Specifically, a push order notification effect is set with the first stop reel as the right reel 112 and the second stop reel as the left reel 110. After the process of step S1609 is completed, the process proceeds to step S1626.

  In step S1610, based on the acquired internal lottery information, it is determined whether or not the push order replay 1 has been internally won. When the internal winning is performed in the push order replay 1, the process proceeds to step S1611. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1612.

  In step S1611, since the internal win is made in the push order replay 1 in mode B1, the push order notification effect for notifying the correct stop operation is set. Specifically, a push order notification effect is set with the first stop reel as the right reel 112 and the second stop reel as the left reel 110. After the process of step S1611 is completed, the process proceeds to step S1626.

  In step S1612, based on the acquired internal lottery information, it is determined whether or not the push order replay 2 has been internally won. If the internal winning is in the push order replay 2, the process proceeds to step S1613, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1614.

  In step S1613, since the internal win is made in the push order replay 2 in the mode B1, the push order notification effect for notifying the correct stop operation is set. Specifically, a push order notification effect is set with the first stop reel as the right reel 112 and the second stop reel as the middle reel 111. After the process of step S1613 is completed, the process proceeds to step S1626.

  In step S1614, based on the acquired internal lottery information, it is determined whether or not the push order replay 3 has been internally won. If the internal winning is in the push order replay 3, the process proceeds to step S1615, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1616.

  In step S1615, since the internal winning is performed in the push order replay 3 in the mode B1, the push order notification effect for notifying the correct stop operation is set. Specifically, a push order notification effect is set with the first stop reel as the left reel 110 and the second stop reel as the middle reel 111 or the right reel 112. After the process of step S1615 is completed, the process proceeds to step S1626.

  In step S1616, based on the acquired internal lottery information, it is determined whether or not the push order replay 4 has been internally won. If the internal order is won for the push order replay 4, the process proceeds to step S1617, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1618.

  In step S1617, since the internal winning is performed in the push order replay 4 in the mode B1, the push order notification effect for notifying the correct stop operation is set. Specifically, a push order notification effect is set with the first stop reel as the middle reel 111 and the second stop reel as the left reel 110 or the right reel 112. After the process of step S1617 is complete | finished, it progresses to step S1626.

  In step S1618, based on the acquired internal lottery information, it is determined whether or not the push order replay 5 has been internally won. If the internal winning is in the push order replay 5, the process proceeds to step S1619, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1620.

  In step S1619, since the internal winning is performed in the push order replay 5 in the mode B1, the push order notification effect for notifying the correct stop operation is set. Specifically, the push order notification effect is set with the first stop reel as the right reel 112 and the second stop reel as the left reel 110 or the middle reel 111. After the process of step S1619 is complete | finished, it progresses to step S1626.

  In step S1620, based on the acquired internal lottery information, it is determined whether or not the push order bell 1-1 has been internally won. If the winning order 1-1 is won internally, the process proceeds to step S1621, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1622.

  In Step S1621, since the push order bell 1-1 is internally won in the mode B1, the push order notification effect for notifying the correct stop operation is set. Specifically, a push order notification effect is set with the first stop reel as the left reel 110 and the second stop reel as the middle reel 111 or the right reel 112. After the process of step S1621, the process proceeds to step S1626.

  In step S1622, based on the acquired internal lottery information, it is determined whether or not the push order bell 1-2 has been internally won. If the winning order bell 1-2 is won internally, the process proceeds to step S1623. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1624.

  In step S 1623, since the push order bell 1-2 is internally won in mode B 1, the push order notification effect for notifying the correct stop operation is set. Specifically, a push order notification effect (see FIG. 11B) is set in which the first stop reel is the middle reel 111 and the second stop reel is the left reel 110 or the right reel 112. After the process of step S1623 ends, the process proceeds to step S1626.

  In step S1624, based on the acquired internal lottery information, it is determined whether or not the push order bell 1-3 has been internally won. If the winning order bell 1-3 is won internally, the process proceeds to step S1625; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1626.

  In step S1625, since the push order bell 1-3 is internally won in mode B1, the push order notification effect for notifying the correct stop operation is set. Specifically, the push order notification effect is set with the first stop reel as the right reel 112 and the second stop reel as the left reel 110 or the middle reel 111. After the process of step S1625 is completed, the process proceeds to step S1626.

  In step S1626, other effect setting processing in mode B1 is performed. For example, when the main effect 2 is executed, a sub effect corresponding to the main effect 2 (for example, an additional effect for adding an AT game; see FIG. 12C) is set, and the sub effect restriction flag is set to OFF. To do.

<Mode B2 effect setting process>
30 and 31 are flowcharts showing in detail the flow of the mode B2 effect setting process in step S1506 of FIG.

  In step S1701, internal lottery information included in the internal lottery command is acquired.

  In step S1702, it is determined based on the acquired internal lottery information whether the special combination 3 has been won internally. If the special combination 3 is won internally, the process proceeds to step S1703, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1705.

  In step S1703, it is determined whether or not the gaming state of the main control unit 300 is RT2. If the gaming state of the main control unit 300 is RT2, the process proceeds to step S1704, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1730.

  In step S1704, since the special combination 3 is won internally in mode B2 and RT2, the setting of the push order press notification effect for displaying the losing eyes is performed. Specifically, the first stop reel is set as the right reel 112 and the second stop reel is set as the middle reel 111, and the push order press notification effect for notifying the stop operation for targeting the BAR symbol is set. After the process of step S1704 is completed, the process proceeds to step S1730.

  In step S1705, based on the acquired internal lottery information, it is determined whether or not the push order bell 2-1 has been internally won. If the winning order bell 2-1 is won internally, the process proceeds to step S1706, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1707.

  In step S1706, since the push order bell 2-1 was internally won in mode B2, the setting of the push order notification effect (main effect 1 execution impossible navigation) for notifying the correct stop operation and the stop operation that does not execute the main effect 1 is set. I do. Specifically, a push order notification effect is set with the first stop reel as the right reel 112 and the second stop reel as the left reel 110. After the process of step S1706 is completed, the process proceeds to step S1730.

  In step S1707, based on the acquired internal lottery information, it is determined whether or not the push order bell 2-2 has been internally won. If the winning order bell 2-2 is won internally, the process proceeds to step S1708; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1714.

  In step S1708, it is determined whether or not the mode B2 transition counter is smaller than 1. Here, the mode B2 transition counter is a counter that counts the number of remaining games in the mode B2. As will be described in detail later, in the mode B1 transition process (see FIG. 36), the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 is changed. When shifting from mode B1 to mode B2, the number of games determined by lottery (any of 2 to 5 and the number of games staying in mode B2) is set in the mode B2 transition counter. If the value of the mode B2 transition counter is smaller than 1, that is, 0, the process proceeds to step S1710. If the value of the mode B2 transition counter is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S1709.

  In step S1709, since the value of the mode B2 transition counter is 1 or more and at least the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 of the next game is in the mode B2, A push order notification effect (main effect 2 execution impossibility navigation) for notifying a correct stop operation and a stop operation that does not execute the main effect 2 is set. Specifically, a push order notification effect is set with the first stop reel as the right reel 112 and the second stop reel as the middle reel 111. After the process of step S1709 is completed, the process proceeds to step S1730.

  In step S1710, it is determined whether or not the mode B3 transition flag is ON. Here, the mode B3 transition flag is a flag indicating whether or not the transition to the mode B3 can be made with respect to the transition of the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400. When the mode B3 transition flag is ON, the mode B3 transition is performed. When the mode B3 transition flag is OFF, it indicates that the mode B3 cannot be transitioned. Specifically, when the transition condition E shown in FIG. 9 is satisfied (when the mode B3 transition lottery shown in FIG. 36 described later is won in the mode B3 transition lottery), the mode B3 transition flag is set to ON. If the mode B3 transition flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1711. If the mode B3 transition flag is OFF, the process proceeds to step S1712.

  In step S1711, the value of the mode B2 transition counter is 0 and the mode B3 transition flag is ON, and the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 of the next game transitions to mode B3. In the case of an internal winning, setting of a push order notification effect for notifying a correct stop operation and a stop operation that does not execute the main effect 2 (main effect 2 execution impossible navigation) is performed. Specifically, a push order notification effect is set with the first stop reel as the right reel 112 and the second stop reel as the middle reel 111. After the process of step S1711 is completed, the process proceeds to step S1730.

  In step S1712, the sub effect restriction flag is set to ON. In this case, the value of the mode B2 transition counter is 0, the mode B3 transition flag is OFF, and the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 of the next game is shifted to mode B1, so the mode transition condition is satisfied in mode B1. This is because the mode B3 is not shifted. There is a possibility that the main effect 2 will be executed after the next game, but since the execution time of the main effect 2 is unknown, the main effect 2 and the mode B2 effect (continuous effect) are executed redundantly. It is a measure to prevent.

  In step S1713, the value of the mode B2 transition counter is 0, and the mode B3 transition flag is OFF, and the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 of the next game transitions to mode B1, so the push order bell 2-1 When the internal winning is made, a push order notification effect (main effect 2 executable navigation) for notifying a correct stop operation and a stop operation for executing the main effect 2 is set. Specifically, a push order notification effect is set with the first stop reel as the right reel 112 and the second stop reel as the left reel 110. After the process of step S1713 is completed, the process proceeds to step S1730.

  In step S1714, based on the acquired internal lottery information, it is determined whether or not the push order replay 1 has been internally won. If the internal order is won for the push order replay 1, the process proceeds to step S1715; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1716.

  In Step S1715, since the internal winning is performed in the push order replay 1 in the mode B2, the push order notification effect for notifying the correct stop operation is set. Specifically, a push order notification effect is set with the first stop reel as the right reel 112 and the second stop reel as the left reel 110. After the process of step S1715 is completed, the process proceeds to step S1730.

  In step S1716, based on the acquired internal lottery information, it is determined whether or not the push order replay 2 has been internally won. If the internal winning is in the push order replay 2, the process proceeds to step S1717, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1718.

  In step S1717, since the internal winning is performed in the push order replay 2 in mode B2, the push order notification effect for notifying the correct stop operation is set. Specifically, a push order notification effect is set with the first stop reel as the right reel 112 and the second stop reel as the middle reel 111. After the process of step S1717 is completed, the process proceeds to step S1730.

  In step S1718, based on the acquired internal lottery information, it is determined whether or not the push order replay 3 has been internally won. If the internal win is made in the push order replay 3, the process proceeds to step S1719, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1720.

  In step S1719, since the internal winning is performed in the push order replay 3 in the mode B2, the push order notification effect for notifying the correct stop operation is set. Specifically, a push order notification effect (see FIG. 11D) is set in which the first stop reel is the left reel 110 and the second stop reel is the middle reel 111 or the right reel 112. After the process of step S1719 is completed, the process proceeds to step S1730.

  In step S1720, based on the acquired internal lottery information, it is determined whether the push order replay 4 has been internally won. If the internal order is won in the push order replay 4, the process proceeds to step S1721, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1722.

  In step S1721, the push order replay 4 is internally won in mode B2, so that the push order notification effect for notifying the correct stop operation is set. Specifically, a push order notification effect is set with the first stop reel as the middle reel 111 and the second stop reel as the left reel 110 or the right reel 112. After the process of step S1721 is completed, the process proceeds to step S1730.

  In step S1722, it is determined based on the acquired internal lottery information whether the push order replay 5 has been internally won. If the internal winning is in the push order replay 5, the process proceeds to step S1723, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1724.

  In step S1723, since the internal winning is performed in the push order replay 5 in the mode B2, the push order notification effect for notifying the correct stop operation is set. Specifically, the push order notification effect is set with the first stop reel as the right reel 112 and the second stop reel as the left reel 110 or the middle reel 111. After the process of step S1723 is completed, the process proceeds to step S1730.

  In step S1724, based on the acquired internal lottery information, it is determined whether or not the push order bell 1-1 has been internally won. If the winning order 1-1 is won internally, the process proceeds to step S1725, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1726.

  In step S1725, since the push order bell 1-1 is internally won in mode B2, the push order notification effect for notifying the correct stop operation is set. Specifically, a push order notification effect (see FIG. 11D) is set in which the first stop reel is the left reel 110 and the second stop reel is the middle reel 111 or the right reel 112. After the process of step S1725 is completed, the process proceeds to step S1730.

  In step S1726, based on the acquired internal lottery information, it is determined whether or not the push order bell 1-2 has been internally won. If the internal order is won for the push order bell 1-2, the process proceeds to step S1727; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1728.

  In step S1727, since the push order bell 1-2 is internally won in mode B2, the push order notification effect for notifying the correct stop operation is set. Specifically, a push order notification effect is set with the first stop reel as the middle reel 111 and the second stop reel as the left reel 110 or the right reel 112. After the process of step S1727 is completed, the process proceeds to step S1730.

  In step S1728, based on the acquired internal lottery information, it is determined whether or not the push order bell 1-3 has been won internally. If the winning order 1-3 is won internally, the process proceeds to step S1729; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1730.

  In step S1729, since the push order bell 1-3 has been internally won in mode B2, the push order notification effect for notifying the correct stop operation is set. Specifically, the push order notification effect is set with the first stop reel as the right reel 112 and the second stop reel as the left reel 110 or the middle reel 111. After the process of step S1729 is completed, the process proceeds to step S1730.

  In step S1730, other effect setting processing in mode B2 is performed.

<Mode B3 effect setting process>
32 and 33 are flowcharts showing in detail the flow of the mode B3 effect setting process in step S1508 of FIG.

  In step S1801, internal lottery information included in the internal lottery command is acquired.

  In step S1802, based on the acquired internal lottery information, it is determined whether or not the special combination 3 has been won internally. If the special combination 3 is won internally, the process proceeds to step S1803. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1805.

  In step S1803, it is determined whether or not the gaming state of the main control unit 300 is RT2. If the gaming state of the main control unit 300 is RT2, the process proceeds to step S1804, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1828.

  In step S1804, since the special combination 3 is won internally in the mode B3 and RT2, the setting of the push order press notification effect for displaying the losing eyes is performed. Specifically, the first stop reel is set as the right reel 112 and the second stop reel is set as the middle reel 111, and the push order press notification effect for notifying the stop operation for targeting the BAR symbol is set. After the process of step S1804 is completed, the process proceeds to step S1828.

  In step S1805, based on the acquired internal lottery information, it is determined whether or not the push order bell 2-1 has been internally won. If the winning order bell 2-1 is won internally, the process proceeds to step S1806, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1807.

  In step S1806, since the push order bell 2-1 has been internally won in mode B3, setting of the push order notification effect (main effect 1 unexecutable navigation) for notifying the correct stop operation and the stop operation that does not execute the main effect 1 is set. I do. Specifically, a push order notification effect is set with the first stop reel as the right reel 112 and the second stop reel as the left reel 110. After the process of step S1806 is completed, the process proceeds to step S1828.

  In step S1807, based on the acquired internal lottery information, it is determined whether or not the push order bell 2-2 has been internally won. If the winning order bell 2-2 is won internally, the process proceeds to step S1808; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1812.

  In step S1808, it is determined whether the mode B3 transition counter is smaller than 1. Here, the mode B3 transition counter is a counter that counts the number of remaining games in the mode B3. As will be described in detail later, in the mode B2 transition process (see FIG. 37), the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 is changed. When shifting from mode B2 to mode B3, the number of games determined by lottery (one of 5 to 10 and the number of staying games in mode B3) is set in the mode B3 transition counter. If the value of the mode B3 transition counter is smaller than 1, that is, 0, the process proceeds to step S1810. If the value of the mode B3 transition counter is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S1809.

  In step S1809, the value of the mode B3 transition counter is 1 or more, and at least the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 of the next game is in mode B3. A push order notification effect (main effect 2 execution impossibility navigation) for notifying a correct stop operation and a stop operation that does not execute the main effect 2 is set. Specifically, a push order notification effect is set with the first stop reel as the right reel 112 and the second stop reel as the middle reel 111. After the process of step S1809 is completed, the process proceeds to step S1828.

  In step S1810, the sub effect restriction flag is set to ON. In this case, since the value of the mode B3 transition counter is 0 and the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 of the next game transitions to mode B1, NO. This is because even if an internal win is made in 10, 11, 12, the mode B2 or the mode B3 is not shifted. There is a possibility that the main effect 2 will be executed after the next game, but since the execution time of the main effect 2 is unknown, the game state of the first sub-control unit 400 remains in mode B1 and the main effect 2 and mode B2 This is a measure for preventing the production (continuous production) from being executed repeatedly.

  In step S1811, the value of the mode B3 transition counter is 0, and the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 of the next game transitions to mode B1, so if the winning order bell 2-1 is won internally, the correct answer A push order notification effect (main effect 2 executable navigation) for notifying a stop operation and a stop operation for executing the main effect 2 is set. Specifically, a push order notification effect is set with the first stop reel as the right reel 112 and the second stop reel as the left reel 110. After the process of step S1811 is completed, the process proceeds to step S1828.

  In step S1812, it is determined based on the acquired internal lottery information whether the push order replay 1 has been internally won. If the internal order is won for the push order replay 1, the process proceeds to step S1813. If not, the process proceeds to step S1814.

  In step S1813, since the internal win is made in the push order replay 1 in mode B3, the push order notification effect for notifying the correct stop operation is set. Specifically, a push order notification effect is set with the first stop reel as the right reel 112 and the second stop reel as the left reel 110. After the process of step S1813 is complete | finished, it progresses to step S1828.

  In step S1814, based on the acquired internal lottery information, it is determined whether or not the push order replay 2 has been internally won. If the internal winning is in the push order replay 2, the process proceeds to step S1815, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1816.

  In step S1815, since the internal win is made in the push order replay 2 in mode B3, the push order notification effect for notifying the correct stop operation is set. Specifically, a push order notification effect is set with the first stop reel as the right reel 112 and the second stop reel as the middle reel 111. After the process of step S1815 is completed, the process proceeds to step S1828.

  In step S1816, based on the acquired internal lottery information, it is determined whether or not the push order replay 3 has been internally won. If the internal win is made in the push order replay 3, the process proceeds to step S1817. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1818.

  In step S1817, since the internal winning is performed in the push order replay 3 in mode B3, the push order notification effect for notifying the correct stop operation is set. Specifically, a push order notification effect is set with the first stop reel as the left reel 110 and the second stop reel as the middle reel 111 or the right reel 112. After the process of step S1817 is completed, the process proceeds to step S1828.

  In step S1818, based on the acquired internal lottery information, it is determined whether or not the push order replay 4 has been internally won. If the internal winning is performed in the push order replay 4, the process proceeds to step S1819, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1820.

  In step S1819, since the internal winning is performed in the push order replay 4 in mode B3, the push order notification effect for notifying the correct stop operation is set. Specifically, a push order notification effect (see FIG. 12A) is set in which the first stop reel is the middle reel 111 and the second stop reel is the left reel 110 or the right reel 112. After the process of step S1819 is complete | finished, it progresses to step S1828.

  In step S1820, based on the acquired internal lottery information, it is determined whether or not the push order replay 5 has been internally won. If the internal winning is in the push order replay 5, the process proceeds to step S1821, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1822.

  In step S1821, the push order replay 5 is internally won in mode B3, so that a push order notification effect for notifying the correct stop operation is set. Specifically, the push order notification effect is set with the first stop reel as the right reel 112 and the second stop reel as the left reel 110 or the middle reel 111. After the process of step S1821 is completed, the process proceeds to step S1828.

  In step S1822, it is determined based on the acquired internal lottery information whether the push order bell 1-1 has been won internally. If the winning order 1-1 is won internally, the process proceeds to step S1823. If not, the process proceeds to step S1824.

  In step S1823, since the push order bell 1-1 is internally won in mode B3, the push order notification effect for notifying the correct stop operation is set. Specifically, a push order notification effect is set with the first stop reel as the left reel 110 and the second stop reel as the middle reel 111 or the right reel 112. After the process of step S1823 ends, the process proceeds to step S1828.

  In step S1824, based on the acquired internal lottery information, it is determined whether or not the push order bell 1-2 has been internally won. If the winning order bell 1-2 is won internally, the process proceeds to step S1825. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1826.

  In step S1825, since the push order bell 1-2 was internally won in mode B3, the push order notification effect for notifying the correct stop operation is set. Specifically, a push order notification effect (see FIG. 12A) is set in which the first stop reel is the middle reel 111 and the second stop reel is the left reel 110 or the right reel 112. After the process of step S1825 is completed, the process proceeds to step S1828.

  In step S1826, based on the acquired internal lottery information, it is determined whether or not the push order bell 1-3 has been won internally. If the winning order 1-3 is won internally, the process proceeds to step S1827. If not, the process proceeds to step S1828.

  In step S1827, since the push order bell 1-3 was internally won in mode B3, the push order notification effect for notifying the correct stop operation is set. Specifically, the push order notification effect is set with the first stop reel as the right reel 112 and the second stop reel as the left reel 110 or the middle reel 111. After the process of step S1827 is completed, the process proceeds to step S1828.

  In step S1828, other effect setting processing in mode B3 is performed.

<Processing at game state update>
Next, the game state update process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the game state update process executed when the unprocessed command is a game state update command in step S1102 of FIG.

  In step S1901, it is determined whether or not the main effect 1 is to be executed based on the information regarding whether or not the main effect 1 is included in the gaming state update command. If the main effect 1 is executed, the process proceeds to step S1902. If the main effect 1 is not executed, the process proceeds to step S1903.

  In step S1902, a reservation setting for a sub-effect corresponding to the main effect 1 is performed. Specifically, an extra effect is set for adding the number of games in the AT mode as shown in FIG.

  In step S1903, RT information is updated based on the gaming state update command.

  In step S1904, based on the updated RT information, a mode transition process (details will be described later) regarding the gaming state transition of the first sub-control unit 400 is executed.

  In step S1905, other processing based on the game state update command is executed.

<Mode transition processing>
Next, the mode transition process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of mode transition processing in step S1904 of FIG.

  In step S2001, it is determined whether or not the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 is mode A. If the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 is mode A, the process proceeds to step S2002, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2003.

  In step S2002, a mode A transition process that is a mode transition process in mode A is executed.

  In step S2003, it is determined whether or not the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 is mode B1. If the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 is mode B1, the process proceeds to step S2004; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2005.

  In step S2004, a mode B1 transition process (described later in detail), which is a mode transition process in mode B1, is executed.

  In step S2005, it is determined whether or not the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 is mode B2. If the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 is mode B2, the process proceeds to step S2006, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2007.

  In step S2006, a mode B2 transition process (described later in detail), which is a mode transition process in mode B2, is executed.

  In step S2007, it is determined whether or not the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 is mode B3. If the gaming state of the first sub control unit 400 is mode B3, the process proceeds to step S2008, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2009.

  In step S2008, a mode B3 transition process (described later in detail), which is a mode transition process in mode B3, is executed.

  In step S2009, since the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 is mode C, a mode C transition process that is a mode transition process in mode C is executed.

<Mode B1 transition processing>
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of mode B1 transition processing in step S2004 of FIG.

  In step S2101, based on the display determination information included in the display determination command received from the main control unit 300, the symbol combination corresponding to either special combination 1 (BB) or special combination 2 (RB) is on the active line. It is determined whether or not it is displayed (whether or not a special combination 1 or a special combination 2 is won). If the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is won, the process proceeds to step S2102; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2103.

  In step S2102, since the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is won, the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 is shifted from mode B1 to mode C.

  In step S2103, based on the internal lottery information, it is determined whether or not any of NO10, 11, and 12 has been won internally. If any of NO10, 11 and 12 is won internally, the process proceeds to step S2104. Otherwise, the mode B1 transition process is terminated.

  In step S2104, it is determined whether or not the sub effect restriction flag is ON. When the sub effect restriction flag is ON, the mode B2 or the mode B3 is not shifted (the mode B1 is maintained). Therefore, the mode B1 transition process is terminated, and when the sub effect restriction flag is OFF, the step is performed. The process proceeds to S2105.

  In step S2105, a mode B3 transition lottery process is executed. Next, in step S2106, it is determined whether or not the mode B3 transition lottery process has been won. If the mode B3 transition lottery process is won, the process proceeds to step S2107. If the mode B3 transition lottery process is not won, the process proceeds to step S2108.

  In step S2107, the mode B3 transition flag is set to ON. In other words, in the present embodiment, when any of NO10, 11, 12 is won internally, the sub effect restriction flag is OFF, and the mode B3 transition lottery is won (the process transition shown in FIG. 9). When the condition E is satisfied), the mode B3 transition flag is set to ON. After the process of step S2107 is completed, the process proceeds to step S2110.

  On the other hand, in step S2108, the mode B3 gasse transition lottery process is executed, and then in step S2109, it is determined whether or not the mode B3 gasse transition lottery process is won. If the mode B3 gasse transition lottery process is won, the process proceeds to step S2110. If the mode B3 gasse transition lottery process is not won, the mode B1 transition process is terminated.

  In step S2110, the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 is shifted from mode B1 to mode B2. In addition, when step S2110 is reached via step S2107, this is a sign of this, so after mode B2 ends, the mode shifts to mode B3. On the other hand, when the process reaches step S2110 via step S2109, it is a sign of a frustration, and after mode B2 ends, the process shifts to mode B1.

  In step S2111, a lottery value (2 to 5) is set in the mode B2 transition counter.

<Mode B2 transition process>
FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the mode B2 transition process in step S2006 of FIG.

  In step S2201, based on the display determination information included in the display determination command received from the main control unit 300, the symbol combination corresponding to either the special combination 1 (BB) or the special combination 2 (RB) is on the active line. It is determined whether or not it is displayed (whether or not a special combination 1 or a special combination 2 is won). If the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is won, the process proceeds to step S2202, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2203.

  In Step S2202, since the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is won, the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 is shifted from mode B2 to mode C.

  In step S2203, 1 is subtracted from the value of the mode B2 transition counter.

  In step S2204, it is determined whether or not the value of the subtracted mode B2 transition counter is zero. If the value of the mode B2 transition counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S2205. If the value of the mode B2 transition counter is not 0, the mode B2 transition process is terminated.

  In step S2205, it is determined whether or not the mode B3 transition flag is ON. If the mode B3 transition flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S2206. If the mode B3 transition flag is OFF, the process proceeds to step S2207.

  In step S2206, since the value of the mode B2 transition counter is 0 and the mode B3 transition flag is ON, the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 is shifted from mode B2 to mode B3.

  On the other hand, in step S2207, since the value of the mode B2 transition counter is 0 and the mode B3 transition flag is OFF, the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 is shifted from mode B2 to mode B1.

<Mode B3 transition process>
FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the mode B3 transition process in step S2008 of FIG.

  In step S2301, based on the display determination information included in the display determination command received from the main control unit 300, the symbol combination corresponding to either special combination 1 (BB) or special combination 2 (RB) is on the active line. It is determined whether or not it is displayed (whether or not a special combination 1 or a special combination 2 is won). If the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is won, the process proceeds to step S2302, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2303.

  In step S2302, since the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is won, the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400 is shifted from mode B3 to mode C.

  In step S2303, 1 is subtracted from the value of the mode B3 transition counter.

  In step S2304, it is determined whether or not the subtracted mode B3 transition counter value is zero. If the value of the mode B3 transition counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S2305. If the value of the mode B3 transition counter is not 0, the mode B3 transition process is terminated.

  In step S2305, since the value of the mode B3 transition counter is 0, the gaming state of the first sub control unit 400 is shifted from mode B3 to mode B1.

  Note that when the gaming state (mode) of the first sub-control unit 400 is switched by the mode transition process described above, a default effect (for example, a mode) corresponding to the transition destination mode when a medal is inserted (when a bet button is operated). When shifting to B1, the effect shown in FIG. 11 (a), when shifting to mode B2, the effect shown in FIG. 11 (d), when shifting to mode B3, the effect shown in FIG. 12 (a) is executed. .

<Processing of second sub-control unit>
The process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 7B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 8C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 4D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

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

  When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S3001. In this initialization process, input / output port initialization, storage area initialization in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step S3002, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S3003.

  In step S3003, 0 is substituted for the timer variable.

  In step S3004, command processing is performed. The CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S3005, effect control processing is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S3004, processing such as reading the effect data corresponding to this command from the ROM 506 is performed, and when the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated.

  In step S3006, if there is a shutter control command in the effect data read in step S3005, shutter control corresponding to this command is performed.

  In step S3007, if there is an image control command in the effect data read in step S3005, image control corresponding to this command is performed (details will be described later), and the process returns to step S3002.

  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 S3101 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, and executes a timer interrupt process at a predetermined cycle triggered by this timer interrupt.

  In step S3201, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S3002 in the second sub-control unit main process shown in FIG.

  In step S3202, various update processes for updating the production random number and the like are performed.

  Next, the image control processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6D is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of image control processing in step S3007 in FIG.

  In step S3301, 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 S3002, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal from VDP 534 is input. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S3003. Otherwise, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it.

  In step S3003, 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 S3301, the CPU 504 includes information on the image data constituting the display image (the coordinate axis and image size of the VRAM 536). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 534. The VDP 534 performs parameter setting in accordance with the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step S3004, 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 S3005, 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 S3006. Otherwise, the generation end interrupt signal is determined. Wait for input.

  In step S3006, 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.

<Others>
In the above embodiment, the internal winning of a predetermined combination (for example, push order bells 2-1 and 2-2) in the winning combination internal lottery process is performed under conditions for executing the main effect (main effect 1 execution condition, main effect 2). However, the condition for executing the main effect is not limited to this. The digestion of the predetermined number of games may be one of the conditions for executing the main effect. For example, (1) a case where a predetermined number of games is consumed after an internal winning of a predetermined combination may be a case where one of the conditions for executing the main effect is satisfied, and (2) after the bonus game state ends, The case where the predetermined number of games is consumed may be a case where one of the conditions for executing the main effect is satisfied. Further, in the above embodiment, the internal winning for the push order of the push order bell 2-1 and the push order bell 2-2 is set as one condition for executing the main effect. It is not limited to this, and it is good also as a push order unquestionable part which can win regardless of a push order.

  Further, in the above embodiment, as a stop operation for executing the main effect, the operation sequence of the stop operations (for example, in the case of the main effect 1, the first stop reel is the right reel 112, the second stop reel, etc.) is a condition. However, the condition of the stop operation for executing the main effect is not limited to the operation order of the stop operation. That is, the operation mode of the stop operation for executing the main effect is (1) the operation mode for the first stop operation in addition to the operation sequence of the stop operations (stop operation for two or more reels) shown in the above embodiment. (For example, a stop operation in which the first stop reel is the left reel 110), (2) the operation sequence of the stop operation shown in the above embodiment, and the operation mode with respect to the operation timing of the stop operation, (3) the above (1) And the operation mode with respect to the operation timing of the stop operation may be used. In addition, the information notified in the main effect execution possible navigation and the main effect execution impossible navigation is also changed in accordance with the operation mode of the stop operation for executing the main effect. For example, in the case of (1), information related to the first stop reel is notified, and in the case of (2), information related to the stop operation timing is notified in addition to information related to the stop operation order. In this case, in addition to the information about the first stop reel, information about the stop operation timing is notified.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when the game state of the 1st sub control part 400 is in mode B1, the information which shows operation order is shown in the screen center in the notification aspect of the main effect execution possible navigation and the main effect execution impossible navigation. When the notification mode to be displayed is in mode B2, the notification mode in which information indicating the operation order is displayed on the upper right of the screen is used. That is, in the main effect 1, the notification modes of the main effect executable navigation and the main effect non-executable navigation are different, and in the main effect 2, the notification modes of the main effect executable navigation and the main effect non-executable navigation are the same or different. It was. However, the notification mode of the main effect executable navigation and the main effect non-executable navigation is not limited to this, and the notification mode may be the same or different. For example, regardless of the gaming state of the first sub-control unit 400, in the main effect execution possible navigation, information indicating the operation order is displayed in the upper right of the screen, and in the main effect execution impossible navigation, the information indicating the operation order in the lower right of the screen. May be displayed.

  Note that the slot machine may be a slot machine that only exchanges electronic data without using medals. In this case, the game medium includes computerized data corresponding to medals. The input includes inputting the digitized data from a predetermined external device (electronic storage device), and the payout of the game medium is the conversion of the digitized data to the predetermined external device (electronic storage device). Including output.

<Summary of Embodiment>
As described above, according to the gaming table (for example, the slot machine 100) of the above embodiment, a plurality of reels (for example, the reels 110 to 112) that are provided with a plurality of types of symbols and are driven to rotate, A plurality of stop buttons (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) provided corresponding to each of the reels for individually stopping the rotation of the reels, and lottery for lottery of internal winning of a plurality of types of roles Corresponding to a stop button for which a stop operation has been performed based on a lottery result of the lottery means after the plurality of reels are driven to rotate after the means (for example, main control unit 300, winning combination internal lottery process S104) Illustration of stop control means (for example, main control unit 300, reel control processing S707) for performing stop control to stop the reels, and a plurality of reels stopped by the stop control means Determination means for determining a combination (for example, main control unit 300, winning determination processing S107), and a game state transition to shift to a corresponding gaming state from a plurality of types of gaming states based on the determination result by the determination means Main control means (for example, the main control unit 300, a device controlled by the main control unit 300), and one-way communication with the main control means. Sub-control means (for example, a first sub-control section 400, a second sub-control section 500, a first sub-control section 400, and a second sub-control section that execute effects related to the game based on information transmitted from the main control section. A device that is controlled by the sub-control unit 500, wherein the main control means includes a predetermined execution condition (e.g., (1) a push order combination such as a push order bell 2-2. Or, based on the fact that the internal winning of the unquestionable push combination, (2) the internal winning of the predetermined winning combination, the consumption of the predetermined number of games, (3) the completion of the bonus gaming state, the completion of the predetermined number of games, etc.) A first effect that delays the progress of the game in the game after the game in which the predetermined execution condition is satisfied (for example, the main effect 2 as a reel action or the main effect 2 as a freeze effect) may be executed. One production execution means (for example, main control unit 300, winning combination internal lottery process in FIG. 11, reel rotation process in FIG. 12, main production 2 pre-setting process in FIG. 14, etc.) and the predetermined execution condition are satisfied. Transmitting means (for example, main control unit 300, reel rotation opening, etc.) that transmits predetermined information (for example, reel rotation start command including whether or not main effect 2 is executed) to the sub-control means. Start command transmission S309, command setting transmission processing S708), and the sub-control means is a second effect that should not be executed simultaneously with the first effect in one game (for example, in the high accuracy mode of addition) Second effect executing means (for example, a first sub-control unit 400, a second sub-control unit 500, an effect image display device 157, a first sub-control unit command input process S1004, an effect control process S1005) Production control process S2205, image control process S2207, and the like. In particular, notification means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400, the second sub-control unit) that notifies the mode B1 effect setting process S1504) and information indicating the operation mode of each stop operation of the plurality of stop buttons in a predetermined notification mode. 500, effect image display device 157, first sub-control unit command input process S1004, effect control process S1005, effect control process S2205, image control process S2207, etc. In particular, the mode B1 effect setting process in FIGS. Mode B2 effect setting process in FIG. 25, and the notification means performs the second effect in the game after the game in which the second effect execution means has received the predetermined information. If not executed, the first operation mode (for example, the stop operation sequence in which twelve medals are paid out and the main effect 2 is executed, the first stop reel is the right reel 112, 2 Stop operation sequence with the left reel 110 as the left reel 110. Alternatively, the stop operation may be performed in an operation mode for the first stop operation, an operation mode for the operation sequence and operation timing, or an operation mode for the first stop operation and operation timing. In a case where information indicating that the information is to be performed is notified in the first notification mode, and the second effect executing means executes the second effect in a game after the game that has received the predetermined information. A second operation mode different from the first operation mode (for example, a stop operation sequence in which twelve medals are paid out and the main effect 1 is not executed, the first stop reel is the right reel 112 and the second stop reel is Stop operation order for the middle reel 111. In addition, the operation mode for the first stop operation, the operation mode for the operation sequence and operation timing, the first stop operation and the operation timing Information indicating that the stop operation is performed in the second notification mode (may be the same as or different from the first notification mode), and the first effect execution means When a stop operation is performed in the first operation mode in a game in which the predetermined execution condition is satisfied, the first effect is performed in a game subsequent to the game in which the predetermined execution condition is satisfied, In a game in which the predetermined execution condition is established, the basic configuration is that when the stop operation is performed in the second operation mode, the first effect is not performed.

  According to this basic configuration, the main control means and the sub-control means are provided, and even if the one-way communication configuration from the main control means to the sub-control means is adopted, the second effect executed by the sub-control means is executed. Since the occurrence of the first effect executed by the main control means can be regulated according to the time, it is possible to prevent the first effect and the second effect from being duplicated, and to prevent the effect from being deteriorated. . That is, since the effect executed by the main control means and the effect executed by the sub-control means can be related, an effect without a sense of incongruity can be performed.

  The predetermined execution condition corresponds to a part of the main effect 2 execution condition in the above-described embodiment. Specifically, from the main effect 2 execution condition, a condition related to the operation order in the stop operation (for example, This corresponds to the condition except for the stop operation order (the first stop reel is the right reel 112, the second stop reel is the left reel 110, etc.).

  In the above-described configuration, the second effect is a continuous effect that is executed over a plurality of games (for example, 2 to 5 games, etc.). In the game after the next game of the game that received the information, it indicates that the stop operation is performed in the first operation mode when the continuous effect being executed in the game in which the predetermined execution condition is satisfied is not executed. The information is notified in the first notification mode, and the second effect executing means is executing in the game in which the predetermined execution condition is satisfied in the game after the game that has received the predetermined information. When executing a continuous effect, it is preferable to perform information indicating that the stop operation is performed in the second order in the second operation mode.

  In this case, even if the second effect is a continuous effect over a plurality of games, there is no sense of incongruity because the effect executed by the main control means and the effect executed by the sub-control means can be related. Production can be performed.

  In the above-described configuration, when the stop operation is performed in the first operation mode, the first symbol combination (for example, the bell 1 symbol combination) is stopped and the plurality of types of combinations are stopped. In the case where one effect is executed and a stop operation is performed in the second operation mode, the first combination (in which the first effect is not executed while the first symbol combination is stopped). For example, when the stop operation is performed in the first operation mode with the push order bell 2-2), the first symbol combination is stopped, and the stop operation is performed in any operation mode. If the second combination (for example, push order bell 1-3) in which the first effect is not executed and the stop operation is performed in the second operation mode, the first symbol combination is stopped. If the stop operation is performed in any operation mode, the first performance is performed. There third winning combination not performed (e.g., push order Bell 1-3) and, it is preferably contained.

  Here, the second combination and the third combination may be the same combination or different combinations. For example, the first operation mode and the second operation mode include the contents of the first stop operation and the second stop operation, and the contents of the first stop operation of the first operation mode and the second operation mode. Are the same, the second combination and the third combination will be the same when the condition for stopping the first symbol combination in the second combination and the third combination is only the content of the first stop operation. When the conditions for stopping the first symbol combination in the second combination and the third combination include the contents of the first stop operation and the second stop operation, the second combination and the third combination are different. Become.

  In this case, since the second combination and the third combination exist in addition to the first combination as the combination for stopping the first symbol combination, even if the first symbol combination is displayed, The player is not perceived as to whether or not one performance is executed, and the player is not uncomfortable.

  In the above configuration, the main control means is disadvantageous to the player (for example, three medal payouts, when a stop operation is performed in an operation mode different from the operation mode notified by the notification means. It is preferable to further include a disadvantage imparting means (for example, main control unit 300, medal payout S108, game state update process S109, etc.) capable of giving a fall replay 1, 2 display and the like to RT1 transition.

  In this case, a profit is obtained if the operation mode of the stop operation notified by the notification means is followed, and the player suffers a disadvantage if the operation is not followed. Therefore, the player follows the notification of the operation mode performed by the notification means. It is possible to accurately control production.

  In the above configuration, the plurality of types of combinations include a fourth symbol combination (for example, a normal replay symbol combination) regardless of the operation mode of each stop operation of the plurality of stop buttons. A case where a fourth operation (for example, normal replay) to be stopped is included, a stop operation is performed in the first operation mode in a game in which the predetermined execution condition is satisfied, and the predetermined operation is performed. If the fourth winning combination is won internally by the lottery means in the game after the next game of the game where the execution condition is satisfied, the first effect is performed in the game in which the fourth winning combination is won internally, When a stop operation is performed in the second operation mode in a game in which the predetermined execution condition is satisfied, it is preferable that the first effect is not performed.

  In this case, since the first effect is executed in the game won in the fourth role, which is an unquestionable role, even if the first effect is executed and the player's cheering is attracted, No loss to the person.

  In addition, according to the gaming table (for example, the slot machine 100) of the above embodiment, a plurality of reels (for example, the reels 110 to 112) which are provided with a plurality of types of symbols and are driven to rotate, and each of the plurality of reels. And a plurality of stop buttons (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) for individually stopping the rotation of the reels, and lottery means (for example, lottery for lottery of internal winning of a plurality of types of roles) After the main control unit 300, winning combination internal lottery process S104) and the plurality of reels are rotationally driven, the reel corresponding to the stop button for which the stop operation has been performed is stopped based on the lottery result of the lottery means. Stop control means for performing stop control (for example, main control unit 300, reel control processing S707) and a combination of symbols of a plurality of reels stopped by the stop control means are determined. Determining means (for example, main control unit 300, winning determination processing S107) and gaming state transition means (for example, transitioning to a corresponding gaming state from a plurality of types of gaming states based on determination results by the determining means) Main control unit 300, gaming state update process S109), and a main control unit (for example, the device controlled by main control unit 300, main control unit 300) and one-way communication with the main control unit, Based on information transmitted from the main control means, sub-control means (for example, a first sub-control section 400, a second sub-control section 500, a first sub-control section 400, and a second sub-control section) that execute an effect relating to a game. 500 is a game machine, and the main control means is a predetermined execution condition (for example, (1) (1) push order bell 2-2, etc. Based on the fact that the internal winning of the unquestionable role, (2) the internal winning of the predetermined role, the digestion of the predetermined number of games, (3) the completion of the bonus game state, the exhaustion of the predetermined number of games, etc.) are established. First effect for executing a first effect (for example, main effect 2 as a reel action, or main effect 2 as a freeze effect) that delays the progress of the game in the game after the next game for which the execution condition is satisfied. Execution means (for example, main control unit 300, winning combination internal lottery process in FIG. 11, reel rotation process in FIG. 12, main effect 2 pre-setting process in FIG. 14, etc.) and at least information indicating the lottery result by the lottery means Transmitting means (for example, main control unit 300, reel rotation start command transmission S309, command setting transmission processing S708) for transmitting predetermined information to the sub-control means; And the predetermined information includes first information including at least information indicating a first lottery result (for example, internal winning of the push order bell 2-2), and the first lottery result is different from the first lottery result. Second information including at least information indicating a second lottery result (for example, internal winning of push order bell 1-3), and the sub-control means simultaneously with the first effect in one game Second effect execution means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400, the second sub-control unit 500, and the effect image display device 157) that execute a second effect that should not be executed (for example, a sign effect in the high-accuracy mode of addition). First sub control unit command input process S1004, effect control process S1005, effect control process S2205, image control process S2207, and the like. In particular, notification means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400, the second sub-control unit) that notifies the mode B1 effect setting process S1504) and information indicating the operation mode of each stop operation of the plurality of stop buttons in a predetermined notification mode. 500, effect image display device 157, first sub-control unit command input process S1004, effect control process S1005, effect control process S2205, image control process S2207, etc. In particular, the mode B1 effect setting process in FIGS. 25, and the notification means includes the second effect in a game subsequent to the game in which the second effect execution means has received the first information. Is not executed, the first operation mode (for example, the stop operation sequence in which 12 medals are paid out and the main effect 2 is executed, and the first stop reel is the right reel 112, 2 Stop operation sequence with the left reel 110 as the left reel 110. Alternatively, the stop operation may be performed in an operation mode for the first stop operation, an operation mode for the operation sequence and operation timing, or an operation mode for the first stop operation and operation timing. In a case where information indicating to be performed is notified in a predetermined notification mode, and the second effect executing means executes the second effect in a game after the game that has received the first information. A second operation mode different from the first operation mode (for example, a stop operation sequence in which twelve medals are paid out and the main effect 1 is not executed, the first stop reel is the right reel 112 and the second stop reel is Stop operation order for the middle reel 111. In addition, the operation mode for the first stop operation, the operation mode for the operation sequence and operation timing, the first stop operation and the operation timing Information indicating that a stop operation is to be performed in a predetermined notification mode, and the first effect execution means is configured to display the first lottery game in the game that is the first lottery result. When the stop operation is performed in the operation mode, the first effect is executed in the game after the next game of the game that is the first lottery result, and the game that is the first lottery result When the stop operation is performed in the second operation mode, the first effect is not executed, and the stop control means is configured to perform the first operation in the game that is the first lottery result. When the stop operation is performed in either of the operation mode or the second operation mode, the reel is stopped so that the first symbol combination (for example, the bell 1 symbol combination) is displayed. Control, and the notification When the second information is received, the means can notify the information indicating that the stop operation is performed in either the first operation mode or the second operation mode in a predetermined notification mode. And the first performance executing means, when a stop operation is performed in either the first operation mode or the second operation mode in the game that is the second lottery result, The first effect is not executed, and the stop control means performs a stop operation in either the first operation mode or the second operation mode in the game that is the second lottery result. In such a case, the second basic configuration is that stop control is performed to stop the reels so that the first symbol combination is displayed.

  According to the second basic configuration, the second control unit includes a main control unit and a sub control unit, and the second control unit executes even if a one-way communication configuration from the main control unit to the sub control unit is adopted. Since the occurrence of the first effect executed by the main control means can be restricted in accordance with the execution time of the effect, it is possible to prevent the first effect and the second effect from being duplicated, and to prevent a decrease in effect. be able to. That is, since the effect executed by the main control means and the effect executed by the sub-control means can be related, an effect without a sense of incongruity can be performed. In addition to the first combination, there is a second combination as a combination that stops the first symbol combination, so whether the first effect is executed even if the first symbol combination is displayed. The player is not perceived as to whether or not, and the player is not uncomfortable.

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

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In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention has, as one aspect thereof, a plurality of types of symbols, a plurality of reels that are rotationally driven, and provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, A plurality of stop buttons for individually stopping the rotation of the reels, lottery means for lottery of internal winning of a plurality of types of roles, and a lottery result of the lottery means after the plurality of reels are driven to rotate A stop control means for performing stop control for stopping the reel corresponding to the stop button for which a stop operation has been performed, a determination means for determining a symbol combination of a plurality of reels stopped by the stop control means, and a plurality of A main control means having a game state transition means for making a transition to a corresponding gaming state based on a result of determination by the determination means from among a variety of game states, and one-way communication with the main control means And a sub-control unit that executes an effect relating to a game based on information transmitted from the main control unit, wherein the main control unit is configured to satisfy a predetermined execution condition. And at least information indicating a lottery result by the lottery means, and a first effect executing means for executing a first effect for delaying the progress of the game in the game after the game in which the predetermined execution condition is satisfied. a transmission means for transmitting predetermined information to said sub-control means including, a, the predetermined information is different from information indicating the lottery result and the first information including at least, to said first information an information, the second information including at least information indicating the lottery result, contains the sub control means, a second effect that should not be performed concurrently with the first effect in one of the game First to run And a notification means for notifying information indicating an operation mode of each stop operation of the plurality of stop buttons in a predetermined notification mode, wherein the notification means is the second effect execution means. When the second presentation is not executed in the game after the game that received the first information, information indicating that the stop operation is performed in the first operation mode is notified in a predetermined notification mode. possible, the second effect execution unit, when executing the second effect in the next game after the game in the game that has received the first information, different from the first and the first operation mode The information indicating that the stop operation is performed in the second operation mode can be notified in a predetermined notification mode, and the first effect execution unit is configured to transmit the first information in the game in which the transmission unit transmits the first information. When a stop operation is performed in the first operation mode , Said transmission means of the game that has transmitted the information of the first executing the first effect in the game after the next game, the transmitting means is the second in a game that has transmitted the first information When the stop operation is performed in the operation mode, the first effect is not executed, and the stop control unit is configured to perform the first operation in the game in which the transmission unit transmits the first information. When the stop operation is performed in either the mode or the second operation mode, stop control is performed to stop the reel so that the first symbol combination is displayed. When the second information is received, information indicating that the stop operation is performed in either the first operation mode or the second operation mode can be notified in a predetermined notification mode. the first demonstration execution means, before If the transmission means stop operation at any of the second the information in the game that has transmitted the first operation mode or the second operation mode is performed, as it does not execute the first effect Yes, the stop control means, when a stop operation is performed in either the first operation mode or the second operation mode in the game in which the transmission unit has transmitted the second information , Stop control for stopping the reel so as to display the first symbol combination is performed.

Claims (1)

A plurality of reels that are subjected to multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
A plurality of stop buttons provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, for individually stopping the rotation of the reels;
Lottery means for lottery of internal winning of multiple types of roles;
After the plurality of reels are driven to rotate, based on the lottery result of the lottery means, stop control means for performing stop control to stop the reel corresponding to the stop button for which the stop operation has been performed;
Determination means for determining a symbol combination of a plurality of reels stopped by the stop control means;
Main state control means having game state transition means for shifting to a corresponding game state based on a determination result by the determination means from a plurality of types of game states;
Sub-control means connected to the main control means by one-way communication, and based on information transmitted from the main control means, for performing effects related to the game,
A game machine equipped with
The main control means includes
A first effect executing means for executing a first effect for delaying the progress of the game in a game subsequent to the game in which the predetermined execution condition is satisfied, based on the fact that the predetermined execution condition is satisfied;
Transmission means for transmitting predetermined information including at least information indicating a lottery result by the lottery means to the sub-control means,
The predetermined information includes first information including at least information indicating a first lottery result, and second information including at least information indicating a second lottery result different from the first lottery result; Contains
The sub-control means is
Second effect executing means for executing a second effect that should not be executed simultaneously with the first effect in one game;
A notification means for notifying information indicating an operation mode of each stop operation of the plurality of stop buttons in a predetermined notification mode;
The notification means includes
When the second effect execution means does not execute the second effect in the game after the game that has received the first information, the second effect execution means indicates that the stop operation is performed in the first operation mode. Information is notified in a predetermined notification mode,
When the second effect execution means executes the second effect in a game after the game that has received the first information, a second operation different from the first operation mode is performed. Information indicating that a stop operation is performed in a mode is reported in a predetermined notification mode,
The first production execution means
If a stop operation is performed in the first operation mode in the game that is the first lottery result, the first effect in the game after the next game of the game that is the first lottery result Run
When the stop operation is performed in the second operation mode in the game that is the first lottery result, the first effect is not executed.
The stop control means includes
When a stop operation is performed in either the first operation mode or the second operation mode in the game that is the first lottery result, the first symbol combination is displayed. Stop control to stop the reel,
The notification means includes
When the second information is received, information indicating that a stop operation is performed in either the first operation mode or the second operation mode can be notified in a predetermined notification mode,
The first production execution means
When the stop operation is performed in either the first operation mode or the second operation mode in the game that is the second lottery result, the first effect is not executed.
The stop control means includes
When the stop operation is performed in either the first operation mode or the second operation mode in the game that is the second lottery result, the first symbol combination is displayed. A game machine that performs stop control for stopping the reel.