JP2015003186A - Game board - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game board preventing a sense of incongruity from being given to a player.SOLUTION: A game board includes a predetermined lottery result, where a predetermined pattern combination is stop-displayed at an effective line by preforming predetermined stop operation and the predetermined pattern combination is not stop-displayed at the effective line by performing stop operation differing from the predetermined stop operation. The game board includes: a sub-control part capable of executing notification indicating the predetermined stop operation when the predetermined lottery result is obtained during a freeze standby period; and freeze execution means for permitting execution of freezing depending on whether the predetermined pattern combination is stop-displayed at the effective line when the predetermined lottery result is obtained during the freeze standby period. The freeze execution means executes freezing based on satisfaction of freeze reservation conditions in a game after the freeze standby period passes when execution of freezing is permitted, and does not execute freezing based on satisfaction of the freeze reservation conditions in a game after the freeze standby period passes when execution of freezing is not permitted.

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a slot machine, a pachinko machine and the like.

  Traditionally, game machines called slot machines and pachislot machines have a main control unit that draws a winning combination using random numbers, etc., and performs reel control and medal payout according to the lottery results. Referring to the game information transmitted from the main control unit, the sub control unit is configured to control a liquid crystal display device, a speaker, and the like. At this time, the data communication between the two control units is one-way in which data can be transmitted only from the main control unit to the sub-control unit so that unauthorized access from the sub-control unit to the main control unit related to the payout rate is not performed. In general, it consists of communication.

  On the other hand, in recent game machines, there are a variety of effects performed by the sub-control unit, and a game machine with a so-called continuous effect that is not limited to a single game but performed over multiple games is proposed. Has been. Furthermore, a game machine has also been proposed in which the main control unit delays (freezes) the progress of the game, and the sub-control unit performs an effect (freeze effect) during that time (for example, Patent Document 1). According to such a game stand, the effect being executed is not interrupted by the progress of the game, and thus the effect desired to be shown to the player can be executed to the end.

JP 2006-212213 A

  In the game machine described in the above-mentioned patent document, execution of the freeze is determined by lottery. Here, the freeze execution time is selected by lottery from a preset execution time. For this reason, the freeze effect is performed uniformly, and it may not be possible to entertain the player.

  It is an object of the present invention to provide a game table that can diversify freeze effects according to game situations.

In order to achieve the above object, the game machine of the present invention comprises:
A main control unit;
A gaming machine that is one-way communication with the main control unit and includes a sub-control unit that performs production control,
The main control unit
A plurality of reels that are subjected to multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
Start operation means for instructing rotation of the plurality of reels;
Based on the operation of the start operation means, internal winning combination determination means for determining by lottery whether or not internal winning of a plurality of types of combinations,
Stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, for individually stopping rotation of the reels;
Reel stop control means for executing stop control related to the stop of rotation of the reel based on the lottery result of the internal winning combination determining means and the stop operation of the stop operation means;
Display determination means for determining whether or not the symbol combination stopped and displayed on a predetermined active line by the stop control is a symbol combination predetermined corresponding to each of the plurality of types of roles,
Transmitting means for transmitting game information to the sub-control unit;
When the freeze reservation condition established based on the player's operation is established, the freeze based on the establishment of the freeze reservation condition can be executed after a plurality of games have elapsed, and after the freeze reservation condition is established Freeze execution means that does not execute freeze based on establishment of the freeze reservation condition in a freeze waiting period that is a period until the plurality of games elapses;
Having
In the lottery result, a predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the effective line by performing a predetermined stop operation, and the predetermined symbol combination is displayed on the effective line by performing a stop operation different from the predetermined stop operation. Includes a lottery result that does not stop
The sub-control unit
When the predetermined lottery result is obtained during the freeze waiting period, a notification indicating the predetermined stop operation can be executed.
The freeze execution means is:
When the predetermined lottery result is obtained during the freeze waiting period, execution of freeze is permitted depending on whether or not the predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line,
The freeze execution means is:
When the execution of the freeze is permitted, a freeze based on the establishment of the freeze reservation condition is executed in the game after the freeze waiting period has elapsed,
In the case where the execution of the freeze is not permitted, the freeze based on the establishment of the freeze reservation condition is not executed in the game after the freeze waiting period has elapsed,
The main control unit
The reel effect using the plurality of reels is executed during the execution of the freeze based on the establishment of the freeze reservation condition.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game stand which can diversify a freezing effect according to the condition of a game can be provided.

1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a slot machine 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2 is an inside view of the slot machine 100. FIG. It is a control block diagram of a slot machine. It is the figure which expanded and showed the arrangement | sequence of the symbol given to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) planarly. It is a figure which shows the kind of winning combination (including an operating combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination. FIG. 3 is a transition diagram of the gaming state of the slot machine 100. FIG. It is a figure which shows the lottery table of the winning combination in each game state. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a medal insertion start reception process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a winning combination internal lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a freezing effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a medal payout process. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a 1st sub control part main process. (B) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a 1st sub control part command reception interruption process. (C) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a 1st sub control part timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a continuous production | presentation setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of production control processing. It is the figure which showed the relationship between a specific internal winning combination, a continuous effect, and a freeze effect. It is the figure which showed the modification of the relationship between a specific internal winning combination, a continuous effect, and a freeze effect. (A) It is a figure which shows a continuous production | presentation lottery table. (B) It is a figure which shows a freeze production classification lottery table. It is a figure which shows an example of a continuous production and a freeze production. It is a figure which shows the modification of freeze production execution timing. It is the figure which showed the modification of the relationship between a specific internal winning combination, a continuous effect, and a freeze effect. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of the flow of a winning combination internal lottery process. (A) It is a figure which shows the modification of a continuous production | presentation lottery table. (B) It is a figure which shows the modification of a freeze production type | formula lottery table. It is a figure which shows the freeze production execution timing according to game state. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of the flow of a winning combination internal lottery process. It is a figure which shows the characteristic of operation | movement of 4th Embodiment. In 4th Embodiment, it is a flowchart which shows the detail of a process of the game state control (step 1011) shown in FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the flow of freeze execution flag 2 setting processing (step 1602c) shown in FIG. 28, and (b) is a flowchart showing the flow of freeze setting processing 2 (step 1603c) shown in FIG. FIG. 29A is a conceptual diagram showing values in the ROM 306 among values referred to in the flowchart shown in FIG. 29A, and FIG. 9B is a conceptual diagram showing values in the RAM 308. It is a figure which shows the execution period of a continuous production and a freeze production. It is a figure which shows the content of each scene in continuous production. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the criterion in the modification of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the characteristics of the operation | movement of 5th Embodiment. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a flow of freeze execution flag 2 setting processing shown in FIG. 28 in the fifth embodiment. (A) is a conceptual diagram showing values in the ROM 306 among values referred to in the flowchart shown in FIG. 35, and (b) is a conceptual diagram showing values in the RAM 308. It is a figure which shows the characteristic of operation | movement of the modification of 5th Embodiment when there exist two types of replay high probability states (the replay high probability state 1 and the replay high probability state 2). It is a figure which shows the characteristics of the operation | movement of 6th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part main process in 6th Embodiment. (A) is a flowchart showing details of the processing of the gaming state control (step 1011) shown in FIG. 39, and (b) is a flowchart showing details of the freeze counter update processing (step 1602e) shown in (a). is there. (A) is a flowchart which shows the flow of the production | presentation control process in 6th Embodiment, (b) is a figure which shows the content of a continuous production and a freeze production. It is a figure which shows the conditions regarding execution of freeze. It is a figure which shows an example of a process when freeze reservation conditions are satisfied. It is a figure which shows an example of a process when freeze reservation conditions are satisfied. It is a figure which shows an example of a process when freeze reservation conditions are satisfied. It is a figure which shows the modification of the relationship between the continuous production | presentation and freeze production of 5th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the characteristics of the operation | movement of 7th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the correspondence of the winning number of small roles and the freeze execution time in a table. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the freeze counter update process (step 1602e) in 7th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel action according to the kind of freeze. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of operation | movement of 8th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the freeze counter update process (step 1602e) in 8th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the conditions regarding execution of freeze. It is a figure which shows the characteristics of the operation | movement of 9th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation | variation time of freeze execution time by a table | surface. (A) is a conceptual diagram which shows that several freeze execution time is stored in ROM306, (b) is a figure which shows the example of the freeze production corresponding to the freeze execution time shown to (a). . It is a figure which shows an example of the reel action in 9th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the characteristic of operation | movement of 10th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part main process in 10th Embodiment. 60 is a flowchart showing details of a medal insertion effect operation start operation reception process (step 1001h) shown in FIG. 59. It is a figure which shows the conditions regarding execution of freeze. It is a figure which shows the characteristic of operation | movement of 11th Embodiment. FIG. 10 is a table showing an example of a correspondence relationship between the number of operations of a MAX bet button 132 that is unrelated to the progress of a game and a freeze execution time during a freeze standby period. It is a figure which shows the characteristics of the operation | movement of 12th Embodiment. FIG. 67 is a diagram illustrating characteristics of operations different from those in FIG. 64 in the operations of the twelfth embodiment. It is a figure which shows the characteristics of the operation | movement of 13th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the characteristic of the operation | movement different from FIG. 66 about operation | movement of 13th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the characteristic of operation | movement of 14th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the characteristics of the operation | movement of 15th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the characteristics of the operation | movement of 16th Embodiment.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the first embodiment, which is a basic form, will be described.

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

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

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

  The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp indicating the winning line 114 that is valid. The effective pay line is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. There are five pay lines 114. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal pay line is valid, and when two medals are betted, the upper horizontal win line and the lower horizontal pay line are added. If three are valid and three medals are bet, five lines including a right-down winning line and an upper-right winning line are valid as winning lines. The number of winning lines 114 is not limited to five. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal winning line, the upper horizontal winning line, the lower horizontal winning line, the right Five down-line winning lines and upper-right winning lines may be set as valid winning lines, and the same number of winning lines may be set as valid winning lines regardless of the number of bets.

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

  The bet buttons 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 100. In this embodiment, each time the bet button 130 is pressed, a maximum of 3 cards are inserted, 2 when the bet button 131 is pressed, and 3 when the bet button 132 is pressed. It has become so. Hereinafter, the bet button 132 is also referred to as a MAX 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 bet buttons 130 to 132, or an actual medal can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 141. is there. The stored number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals stored electronically in the slot machine 100. The game information display 126 is a display for displaying various types of internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during a bonus game) as numerical values. The payout number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination. The stored number display 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127 are 7-segment (SEG) displays.

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

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by operating the start lever 135, and are associated with the reels 110 to 112. 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. Note that a light emitter may be provided inside each stop button 137 to 139, and when the stop button 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitter may be turned on to notify the player.

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

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

  The sound hole 143 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 an effect image display device 157 (illustrated) disposed on the back side of the shutter 163. When the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened in the horizontal direction in front of the effect image display device 157, the display screen of the effect image display device 157 (not shown) is displayed in front of the slot machine 100 (player side). ). The effect image display device 157 may be configured to be able to display various effect images and various game information. For example, a multi-segment display (7-segment display), a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, a plasma display , A reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decorative object (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen may be hidden by the decorative object, so that the display screen looks irregular. In the present embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may be a curved surface.

  FIG. 2 is a front view showing the slot machine 100 with the front door opened. The housing 101 is a box body that is surrounded by the upper surface plate 261, the left side plate 260, the right side plate 260, the lower surface plate 264, and the back plate 242, and that opens to the front surface. Inside the housing 101, a main control board storage case 210 that stores a main control board is disposed at a position that does not overlap with the ventilation port 249 provided on the upper portion of the back plate 242. The three reels 110 to 112 are arranged below the bottom. On the side plate 260 on the left side of the main control board storage case 210 and the reels 110 to 112, a sub control board storage case 220 containing a sub control board is disposed. Further, an external concentrated terminal plate 248 that is connected to the main control board and outputs the information of the slot machine 100 to an external device is attached to the side plate 260 on the right side.

  The lower surface plate 264 is provided with a medal payout device 180 (device for paying out medals accumulated in a bucket), and has a power supply board above the medal payout device 180, that is, below the reels 110 to 112. A power supply device 252 is provided, and a power switch 244 is provided on the front surface of the power supply device 252. The power supply device 252 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the slot machine 100 into a direct current, converts it into a predetermined voltage, and supplies it to each control unit and each device such as the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400. Furthermore, a power storage circuit (for example, a capacitor) for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the external power source is cut off is provided. Yes.

  A medal auxiliary storage 240 is arranged on the right side of the medal payout device 180, and an overflow terminal is arranged behind this (not shown). The power supply device 252 is provided with a power cord connecting portion for connecting a power cord 265, and the power cord 265 connected thereto extends to the outside through a power cord hole 262 provided in the back plate 242 of the housing 101. ing.

  The front door 102 is hinged to the left side plate 260 of the housing 101 via a hinge device 276, and an effect device 160 and an effect control board for controlling the effect device 160 are provided above the symbol display window 113. (Not shown), an upper speaker 272 is provided. Below the symbol display window 113, there are provided a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, and a passage 266 through which medals pass when the medal selector 170 drops illegal medals etc. on the medal tray 161. Yes. Further, a bass speaker 277 is provided at a position corresponding to the sound hole 143.

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

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

  First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used in the internal lottery of a winning combination, and reel stop. A ROM 306 for storing a position, a RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 312 for measuring time and frequency It is installed. In the present embodiment, a winning flag of a winning combination won in a winning combination internal lottery process described later is also stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308. If a winning combination such as “Bell” or “Watermelon” or a winning combination such as “Replay” does not occur in a game won internally, the winning flag stored in the RAM 308 is erased, but a big bonus or For a winning combination that gives a player a relatively large profit such as a regular bonus, even if no winning occurs in an internally won game, the winning flag stored in the RAM 308 is not erased and won in the next game or later. Carry over the flag and clear the winning flag when a winning occurs. Note that another storage device may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 314 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 314 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 changes a numerical value in a range of 0 to 65535, and a start signal output circuit 338 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 338, the CPU 304 starts game control (starts a main control unit main process described later).

  In addition, a voltage monitoring circuit 330 that monitors the voltage and a WDT 313 (watchdog timer) are provided.

  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 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 input operation when 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. Becomes L 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 with a drive circuit 322 for driving a stepping motor provided in the reel devices 110 to 112, and a drive circuit 324 for driving a solenoid provided in a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals. In addition, a drive circuit 326 for driving a motor provided in the medal payout device 180 is provided, and various lamps 339 (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) The lamp 129 is provided with a drive circuit 328 for driving the game start lamp 121, the stored number display 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127).

  Further, an information output circuit 334 (external concentration terminal board 248) is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is connected to an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 334. The game information (for example, game state) of the slot machine 100 is output to the information input circuit 652 provided.

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

  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 a control command transmitted from the main control unit 300 via an input interface and controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 based on the control command. The basic circuit 402 includes 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 and frequency. It is installed. 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, and controls the control program and data for controlling the entire first sub-control unit 400, lighting of the backlight A ROM 406 in which data for controlling patterns and various displays is stored is 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 the sound source IC 418 is provided with speakers 272 and 277 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 provided with a drive circuit 422, and various lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel 162, etc.) are connected to the drive circuit 422 via an input / output interface. Provided.

  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 and various effect drive devices 165. 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 various effect drive devices 165, for example. . The second sub-control unit performs display control of the effect image display device 157 and controls various effect drive devices 165.

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

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

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

  The winning combination of the slot machine 100 includes a special combination (special combination 1, special combination 2) and a general combination (replay combination 1 to replay combination 7, small combination 1 to small combination 5). Needless to say, the type of winning combination is not limited to this and can be arbitrarily adopted.

  Of the winning combinations in the present embodiment, the special combination 1 and the special combination 2 are combinations that shift to the special gaming state. In addition, the re-playing role 1 to the re-playing role 7 are roles that enable re-playing without newly inserting medals. These winning combinations may be referred to as “acting combinations”. In addition, “winning” in the present embodiment includes a case where a symbol combination of an operating combination that does not accompany a medal payout (ie, does not accompany a medal payout) is displayed on the active line. A special combination 2 and a prize for replaying combination 1 to replaying combination 7 are included.

  The special combination 1 and the special combination 2 are combinations (operating combinations) that shift to a special gaming state by winning. However, medals will not be paid out for winning this role. In the corresponding symbol combination, the special combination 1 is “Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1 (BB1)” and the special combination 2 is “Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2 (BB2)”.

  When the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is won internally, a special combination internal winning flag corresponding to the internal winning combination is set to ON (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). When this flag is set to ON, the main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special combination internal winning state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT2). This flag is kept on until winning the internal winning combination, and it becomes easy to win the internal winning combination in subsequent games. In other words, even if a game in which a special role is internally won, even if the special role is not won, the special game will be in the state where the special role has been won internally, and the symbol combination corresponding to the special role (“Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1 (BB1) "or" Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2 "(BB2)) will be in a state where it is easy to win.

  The main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special gaming state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT1) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1 or the special combination 2. This special game state will be described later.

  “The re-playing role (re-playing role 1 to re-playing role 7) is a winning combination (operating role) that can play a game without inserting a medal (game medium) in the next game by winning a prize. Note that the corresponding symbol combinations are “replay-replay-replay (ordinary replay)” for replaying player 1, “replay-replay-bell (preparation replay)” for replaying player 2, and replaying. The game player 3 is “replay-replay-watermelon (rush replay)”, the regame player 4 is “bell-replay-watermelon (punk play)”, and the re-game player 5 is “bell-replay-replay (control replay 1)”. The re-playing combination 6 is “Replay-Bell-Replay (Control Replay 2)”, and the re-playing combination 7 is “Bell-Bell-Replay (Control Replay 3)”. Note that the main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the re-gaming high probability preparation state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT3) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game player 2. Based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying player 3, the gaming state is shifted to the replaying high probability state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT4), and the replaying player 4 is supported. Based on the display of the symbol combination, the gaming state is shifted to a re-gaming low probability state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT0). These gaming states will be described later.

  The re-game player may be any player who can play the next game without the player inserting medals. Therefore, for example, when a re-game is won, a medal may be automatically inserted in the next game (the medal insertion number is reset in a medal insertion number storage area described later), or a re-game is won. It is also possible to use a medal that has been thrown into the next game as it is in the next game.

  “Small roles (small roles 1 to 5)” (hereinafter referred to as “small roles 1”, “small roles 2”, “small roles 3”, “small roles 4”, and “small roles 5” respectively) A) is a winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning. Corresponding symbol combinations are: “ANY-Cherry-ANY (cherry)” for the small part 1 and “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon (watermelon)” for the small part 2. ) ”, Small role 3 is“ Seven 1-Bell-Bell (blue bell) ”, small role 4 is“ Seven 2-Bell-Bell (red bell) ”, and small role 5 is“ BAR-Bell-Bell (black bell) ” ) ”. The corresponding payout number is as shown in FIG. In the case of “ANY-Cherry-ANY”, the middle reel 110 may have the middle reel middle stage symbol “Cherry”, and the symbols of the left reel 111 and the right reel 112 may be any symbol.

  Note that the symbol combinations corresponding to each of the small combination 3, the small combination 4, and the small combination 5 are arranged at positions where they are not drawn simultaneously. More specifically, among the symbol combinations corresponding to the small role 3, the small role 4 and the small role 5, the symbols displayed on the left reel 110 are “Seven 1”, “Seven 2”, and “BAR”, respectively. . As shown in FIG. 4, “Seven 1” is arranged at the second position, “Seven 2” is arranged at the ninth position, and “BAR” is arranged at the sixteenth position. Here, when the winning combination of the small combination 3 is won internally, three symbols of “Bell (No. 7), Blank 2 (No. 8), Seven 2 (No. 9)” are displayed on the left reel 110. Even if the stop operation of the left reel 110 is performed at the timing, “Seven 1 (No. 2)” is not displayed on the left reel 110, and the player cannot display the symbol combination corresponding to the small role 3. In order to display the symbol combination corresponding to the small role 3, “replay (6th), bell (7th), blank 2 (8th)” to “bell (0th), watermelon (1st) ), Stop operation must be performed at the timing when “Seven 1 (No. 2)” is displayed. In order to display the symbol combination corresponding to the small role 4, "watermelon (No. 13), bell (No. 14), replay (No. 15)" to "Bell (No. 7), blank 2 (No. 8) is displayed on the left reel 110. ), 7-2 (No. 9) "must be stopped at the timing displayed. To display the symbol combination corresponding to the small role 5, "replay (20th), bell (1st), watermelon (2nd)" to "bell (14th), replay (15th) on the left reel 110 , BAR (No. 16) "must be stopped at the timing displayed. That is, there is no stop timing common to the symbols of the left reel 110 among the symbol combinations corresponding to the small combination 3, the small combination 4, and the small combination 5. In this case, since the player does not know which combination is won unless the slot machine 100 notifies the internal winning combination, the small combination 3, the small combination 4 and the small combination 5 cannot be surely arranged.

<Type of gaming state>
Next, the type and transition of the gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described. FIG. 6 is a transition diagram of the gaming state of the slot machine 100.

  The slot machine 100 is roughly classified into a replay low probability state (RT0), a special game state (RT1), a special role internal winning state (RT2), a replay high probability preparation state (RT3), and a replay high probability state (RT4). ), And these game states are controlled by the main control unit 300. FIG. 6 shows these five game states. This figure shows that when the conditions described on the arrows connecting the gaming states are satisfied, the gaming state transitions in the direction of the arrows. Conditions for the transition of the game state include establishment of a predetermined combination and digesting a predetermined number of games.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a lottery table for winning combinations in each gaming state. The horizontal axis represents each gaming state, and the vertical axis represents the lottery value for each winning combination. The internal winning probability of the winning combination in each gaming state described below is a random value obtained from the lottery data prepared in the ROM 306 corresponding to the range of the lottery data associated with each winning combination at the time of the internal lottery. Is obtained by dividing by numerical data in the range of (for example, 65535). For example, in RT1 (special game state), the lottery value of the small combination 1 is 512, and the winning probability of the small combination 1 is 512/65536 * 100≈8%. The lottery data is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each combination and lose is associated with each numerical range. It is determined whether the random number value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery is a value corresponding to the lottery data corresponding to which combination, and the internal lottery combination is determined. This lottery data is provided with settings 1 to 6 in which the winning probabilities of at least one combination are different, and a game shop clerk can arbitrarily select and set any set value.

  Hereinafter, the gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7 as appropriate.

<Replay low probability state (RT0)>
The re-playing low probability state is a gaming state in which the internal winning probability of re-playing is the lowest (disadvantageous to the player) among other gaming states (for example, a gaming state other than the special gaming state), and may be referred to as a normal gaming state is there. In the replay low probability state, a winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT0” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

  In the replay low probability state, the winning combination that is won internally includes special role 1 and special role 2, replay role 1, replay role 1-2-5, replay role 1-2-6, replay role 1- 2-7, re-game role 1-2-5-6, re-game role 1-2-5-7, re-game role 1-2-6-7, small role 1 to small role 5 If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed. In addition, the fact that the winning combination has not been won may be expressed as “winning”.

  Here, “re-playing combination 1-2-5” indicates that re-playing combination 1, re-playing combination 2 and re-playing combination 5 are won simultaneously. Similarly, “re-game player 1-2-6” means that re-game player 1, re-game player 2, and re-game player 6 were won at the same time, and “re-game player 1-2-7” It means that the game player 1, the re-game player 2, and the re-game player 7 are won at the same time, and “the re-game player 1-2-5-6” is the re-game player 1, the re-game player 2, the re-game player 5 , And re-playing role 6 are won simultaneously, and “re-playing role 1-2-5-7” means that re-playing role 1, re-playing role 2, re-playing role 5 and re-playing role 7 are simultaneously “Re-playing role 1-2-6-7” indicates that the re-playing role 1, the re-playing role 2, the re-playing role 6 and the re-playing role 7 are won simultaneously. In these cases, it is determined which symbol combination corresponding to which combination is displayed according to the stop operation order of the player (see the remarks column in FIG. 7). In the present embodiment, when “re-game player 1-2-5” is internally elected and the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop operation of the left reel 110, the stop operation of the middle reel 111, and the stop operation of the right reel 112. The symbol combination (preparation replay) corresponding to the re-game player 2 is displayed on the screen, and the symbol combination (normal replay) corresponding to the re-game player 1 is displayed otherwise. Further, when the “re-game player 1-2-6” is elected internally and the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop operation of the left reel 110, the stop operation of the right reel 112, and the stop operation of the middle reel 111, the replay The symbol combination (preparation replay) corresponding to the combination 2 is displayed, and the symbol combination (normal replay) corresponding to the replaying combination 1 is displayed otherwise. Further, when the “re-game player 1-2-7” is elected internally and the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop operation of the middle reel 111, the stop operation of the left reel 110, and the stop operation of the right reel 112, the replay The symbol combination (preparation replay) corresponding to the combination 2 is displayed, and the symbol combination (normal replay) corresponding to the replaying combination 1 is displayed otherwise. In addition, when “re-game player 1-2-5-6” is elected internally and the stop operation is performed in the order of stop operation of the middle reel 111, stop operation of the right reel 112, and stop operation of the left reel 110. The symbol combination (preparation replay) corresponding to the re-game player 2 is displayed, and in other cases, the symbol combination (normal replay) corresponding to the re-game player 1 is displayed. In addition, when “re-game player 1-2-5-7” is elected internally and the stop operation is performed in the order of stop operation of the right reel 112, stop operation of the left reel 110, and stop operation of the middle reel 111. The symbol combination (preparation replay) corresponding to the re-game player 2 is displayed, and in other cases, the symbol combination (normal replay) corresponding to the re-game player 1 is displayed. Further, when the “re-game player 1-2-6-7” wins internally and the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop operation of the right reel 112, the stop operation of the middle reel 111, and the stop operation of the left reel 110. The symbol combination (preparation replay) corresponding to the re-game player 2 is displayed, and in other cases, the symbol combination (normal replay) corresponding to the re-game player 1 is displayed.

  These are “replaying role 1-2-5”, “replaying role 1-2-6”, “replaying role 1-2-7”, “replaying role 1-2-5-6”, “ Like the “re-playing role 1-2-5-7” and “re-playing role 1-2-6-7”, the re-playing role in which the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is determined by the pressing order Sometimes called “replay”.

  FIG. 6 shows that when a symbol combination corresponding to the replaying role 2 is displayed in the replay low probability state, the state shifts to a replay high probability preparation state (RT3) described later.

<Replay high probability ready state (RT3)>
The re-game high probability ready state is a game state in which the internal winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than that in the low re-game probability state. In addition, the game state is more easily shifted to a replay high probability state to be described later than the replay low probability state. In the replay high probability preparation state, a winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column of “RT3” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

  In the replay high probability state, the winning combination that is won internally includes special role 1 and special role 2, replay role 3-4-5, replay role 3-4-6, replay role 3-4-7, replay There are a game combination 3-4-5-6, a re-game combination 3-4-5-7, a re-game combination 3-4-6-7, and a small combination 1 to a small combination 5. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  Here, “re-playing combination 3-4-5” indicates that re-playing combination 3, re-playing combination 4 and re-playing combination 5 are won simultaneously. Similarly, “re-playing role 3-4-6” indicates that re-playing role 3, re-playing role 4 and re-playing role 6 were simultaneously elected, and “re-playing role 3-4-7” It indicates that the game player 3, the re-game player 4 and the re-game player 7 are won at the same time, and “the re-game player 3-4-5-6” is the re-game player 3, the re-game player 4 and the re-game player 5. , And the re-playing role 6 are elected at the same time, and the “re-playing role 3-4-5-7” means that the re-playing role 3, the re-playing role 4, the re-playing role 5 and the re-playing role 7 are simultaneously “Re-playing role 3-4-6-7” indicates that the re-playing role 3, the re-playing role 4, the re-playing role 6 and the re-playing role 7 are won simultaneously. In these cases, it is determined which symbol combination corresponding to which combination is displayed according to the stop operation order of the player (see the remarks column in FIG. 7). In this embodiment, when “re-game player 3-4-5” wins internally and the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop operation of the left reel 110, the stop operation of the middle reel 111, and the stop operation of the right reel 112. The symbol combination (rush replay) corresponding to the re-playing combination 4 is displayed on the screen, and the symbol combination (punk play) corresponding to the re-playing combination 3 is displayed otherwise. In addition, when the “re-game player 3-4-6” wins internally and the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop operation of the left reel 110, the stop operation of the right reel 112, and the stop operation of the middle reel 111, the replay The symbol combination (rush replay) corresponding to the combination 4 is displayed. In other cases, the symbol combination (puncture play) corresponding to the replaying combination 3 is displayed. In addition, when the “re-game player 3-4-7” is elected internally and the stop operation is performed in the order of stop operation of the middle reel 111, stop operation of the left reel 110, and stop operation of the right reel 112, replay The symbol combination (rush replay) corresponding to the combination 4 is displayed. In other cases, the symbol combination (puncture play) corresponding to the replaying combination 3 is displayed. Further, when the “re-game player 3-4-5-6” is elected internally and the stop operation is performed in the order of stop operation of the middle reel 111, stop operation of the right reel 112, and stop operation of the left reel 110. The symbol combination (rush replay) corresponding to the replaying role 4 is displayed, and in other cases, the symbol combination (punk play) corresponding to the replaying role 3 is displayed. Further, when the “re-game player 3-4-5-7” is elected internally and the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop operation of the right reel 112, the stop operation of the left reel 110, and the stop operation of the middle reel 111. The symbol combination (rush replay) corresponding to the replaying role 4 is displayed, and in other cases, the symbol combination (punk play) corresponding to the replaying role 3 is displayed. Further, when the “re-game player 3-4-6-7” is elected internally and the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop operation of the right reel 112, the stop operation of the middle reel 111, and the stop operation of the left reel 110. The symbol combination (rush replay) corresponding to the replaying combination 4 is displayed, and the symbol combination (punk play) corresponding to the replaying combination 3 is displayed otherwise.

  These are “re-playing role 3-4-5”, “re-playing role 3-4-6”, “re-playing role 3-4-7”, “re-playing role 3-4-5-6”, “ Like the “re-playing role 3-4-5-7” and “re-playing role 3-4-6-7”, the re-playing role in which the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is determined by the pressing order is set to “push order”. Sometimes called “replay”.

  FIG. 6 shows that in the replay high probability ready state (RT3), when the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying role 3 is displayed, the state shifts to the above-mentioned replay high probability state (RT4). When the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying role 4 is displayed, it is indicated that the replaying low probability state (RT0) described above is entered. Further, in the figure, it is shown that when the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is internally won in the replay high probability preparation state (RT3), the state shifts to the special combination internal winning state (RT2) described later. .

<Replay high probability state (RT4)>
The re-game high probability state is a game state in which the internal winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than that of the re-game low probability state. In the replay high probability state, a winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT4” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG. In the replay high probability state, the winning combination that is won internally includes a special combination 1 and a special combination 2, a replay combination 1, and a small combination 1 to a small combination 5. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  When the re-game high probability state is entered, the first sub-control unit 400 executes a stop operation effect described later. This effect makes it easy to align the symbols of the winning combination internally, and the player can easily win medals. Further, in the lottery table shown in FIG. 7, when “RT4” and “RT0” are compared, the winning probabilities of the small roles 1 to 5 that can acquire medals are the same, but the probability of winning the re-playing role is high. “RT4” is higher, making it difficult for players to consume medals. Therefore, this high replay probability state is more advantageous to the player than the low replay probability state. Note that a gaming state in which this stop operation effect is executed and the probability of internal winning in replaying is higher than the normal gaming state may be referred to as an ART (assist replay time) gaming state.

  FIG. 6 shows that when the predetermined number of games (for example, 50 times) is consumed in the replay high probability state (RT4), the replay low probability state (RT0) is transferred. Further, in the same figure, it is shown that when the special combination 1 and special combination 2 are internally won in the replay high probability state (RT4), the state shifts to a special combination internal winning state (RT2) described later.

<Special role internal winning state (RT2)>
The special role internal winning state is a state in which the special role internal winning flag is set to ON, and the player performs a stop operation at a predetermined timing and corresponds to any of the special roles 1 and 2 This is a gaming state in which a symbol combination to be displayed can be displayed. In the special combination internal winning state, the winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT2” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG. The winning combination that is won internally in the special combination internal winning state includes a re-playing combination 1 and a small combination 1 to a small combination 5. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  Further, FIG. 6 shows that when a symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1 or the special combination 2 is displayed in the special combination internal winning state, the state shifts to a special game state to be described later.

<Special gaming state (RT1)>
The special game state is a game state that is more advantageous than the low replay probability state. In the special game state (BB game state), a winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT1” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG. In the special game state, the winning combination that is won internally includes a small combination 1, a small combination 2, and a small combination 3-4-5. The “small role 3-4-5” is a role in which the small role 3, the small role 4 and the small role 5 are simultaneously elected internally. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  As is apparent from the lottery values shown in FIG. 7, RT1 has a higher expected value of the number of game media to be paid out than RT0. For this reason, the special gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the re-gaming low probability state.

  In this special game state, a difference number, which is the number obtained by subtracting the number of medals bet from the number of medals paid out in one game, is calculated, and the total value of the difference number is displayed on the liquid crystal display. Displayed on the device 157. Note that one-time game means that if there is a stop timing or payout of all reels from the timing at which the game medium is inserted or the timing at which the rotation operation means is operated, the payout ends. Until the timing.

  FIG. 6 shows that, in a special game state, when a prescribed number (for example, 345) is paid out, the game shifts to a re-game low probability state (RT0).

  In the present embodiment, the special gaming state ends when a predetermined payout number is paid out. However, for example, when a predetermined payout number (eg, 253) is paid out, or a predetermined combination (eg, single When a bonus is won (so-called MB gaming state), a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) has been won, or a predetermined number of times (for example, 6 times) has been played (So-called RB gaming state).

<AT gaming state>
As described above, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment controls five gaming states (RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4). In the first sub-control unit 400, when the gaming state is other than the special gaming state (RT1), there is a case where a stop operation effect for informing information on the winning combination internally is executed. Hereinafter, the state where the stop operation effect is executed is referred to as an AT (assist time) gaming state. Here, the details of this AT gaming state will be described.

  In the AT gaming state, an effect of notifying the operation timing or the pressing order of the stop operation means is executed in order to establish the internal winning combination. In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, in order to shift to the replay high probability state (RT4), when the push order replay is established, the replay player 2 (preparation replay) or the replay player 3 (rush replay). An effect of informing the stop operation order for aligning the symbols of (e.g., an effect of informing the stop in the order of left, middle, and right when the re-playing player 1-2-5 is winning internally) Is executed. Further, when the winning combination of the small combination 3 to the small combination 5 is won internally, a notification regarding the winning combination that is won internally (for example, blue for small combination 3, red for small combination 4, small combination 5) In this case, a notification of a color indicating an internal winning combination is executed, such as black.

  In the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment, when the AT gaming flag stored in the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit is on, an effect of entering the AT gaming state is executed in the first sub-control unit main process. This AT gaming flag is set to ON if the number of AT gaming state transitions stored in the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400 is 1 or more, and is set to OFF if a predetermined condition is satisfied (details) Will be described later). In addition, the number of times that an AT game is executed may be stored in the RAM 408 in addition to the number of AT game state transition times, and the AT game state may be entered for this number of games.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a relationship between a specific internal winning combination, a continuous effect, and a freeze effect.

  In the present embodiment, “cherry” and “watermelon” are set as specific internal winning combinations in which a continuous effect may be selected in a continuous effect selection process (described later) executed in the first sub-control unit 400. . In the winning combination internal lottery process (described later), when these “cherry” or “watermelon” are won internally, game control for restricting execution of freeze is performed in the main control unit 300. Further, in the main control unit 300, when the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is won internally in the winning combination internal lottery process, the main control unit 300 determines whether or not to execute the freeze in order to secure the execution time of the freeze effect. A freeze execution lottery process (described later) to be determined is performed. Here, the freeze is a control for temporarily (freezing) the progress of the game directly or indirectly. This control includes, for example, stop, interruption, standby, invalidation, etc. so that the game does not proceed even if the player operates the operation devices such as the bet button 132, the start lever 135, and the stop buttons 137 to 139. . As a specific example of the freeze, there is a method of looping the process until the predetermined time elapses before the process so that the medal acceptance process is not executed (freezes) until the predetermined time elapses. It should be noted that the game progress processing based on the operation acceptance of all the operation units among the operation units operated to advance the game may not be performed, or one of the operation units operated to advance the game. The game progress processing based on the operation reception of the operation unit of the unit may not be performed. In addition, based on the operation reception of some operation units among the operation units operated to advance the game while not performing the game progress process based on the operation reception of the operation unit operated to advance the game. The command transmission process may be performed. By using this freeze, it is possible to give the player an uncomfortable feeling that the processing based on the operation acceptance of the operation unit operated to advance the game is not performed, and this discomfort gives a special state (eg, there is a privilege) Can be recognized by the player. Furthermore, it is possible to prevent an effect that the player wants to show to the player from being canceled by the progress of the game, and it is possible to reliably execute an important effect or the like that suggests that it is advantageous to the player. An effect performed while the freeze is being executed is referred to as a freeze effect.

  These continuous effects and freeze effects will be described more specifically. As shown in FIG. 20, the continuous production in this embodiment is (1) when the execution of the continuous production is determined at the game, (1) the right stop button 139 is operated at the third stop of the game. At the timing, an image of an ally's cocoon is displayed on the left side of the screen of the effect image display device 157. Next, (2) at the timing when the left stop button 137 is operated in the first stop operation of the game, the friend's trap is displayed on the left side of the effect image display device 157 and the enemy's trap is displayed on the right side of the screen. At the timing when the middle stop button 138 is operated in the stop operation, a screen is displayed on the effect image display device 157 where the friend's heel and the enemy's heel are cut together, and at the timing when the right stop button 139 is operated in the third stop operation The image display device 157 displays a screen on which the ally's cocoon falls. As described above, the continuous performance is performed over a plurality of games (two games in the present embodiment), and in general, there are many examples in which the story of the story advances. When the production is interrupted, the story suddenly breaks off and the player feels a great sense of discomfort. In addition, although the continuous production is performed over a plurality of games (two games in the present embodiment), even in the production of performing the same story production in each game, a special state (eg, a state with a privilege) Any production that suggests the continuity of the image. Note that the continuous production is performed over a plurality of games (two games in this embodiment), but even in the production that is interrupted in the middle of each game, the continuity of a special state (eg, a state with a privilege) Any production that suggests In addition, although continuous production is performed over a plurality of games (two games in the present embodiment), a special state (for example, a state with a privilege) continues even if it is not necessarily executed in a continuous game. Any production that suggests sex may be used.

  In addition, due to the freeze in this embodiment, (2) the right stop button 139 is operated at the third stop of the game, and the control of the bet buttons 130 to 132 and the selector 170 is performed when all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped. Even if the player performs a medal insertion operation, the operation is not accepted. Then, while the image effect (freeze effect) is displayed on the effect image display device 157, a freeze is performed in which the operation of the operation device is invalid for a certain period (for example, 10 seconds). That is, normally, after the stop operation of the stop button 139, the medal insertion that is the betting operation of the next game can be performed without waiting so much, but the medal insertion operation becomes invalid during the freeze execution, and only after the freeze effect is ended. The medal insertion operation becomes valid.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 21, the freeze and the freeze effect are not necessarily performed after all reels are stopped, and may be performed for each stop operation, for example. FIG. 21A shows an example in which a freeze is executed after the stop operation of the left stop button 137 and a freeze effect is executed, and the operation is not accepted even if the middle stop button 138 is operated during the freeze execution. It is shown. During the execution of the freeze, the middle reel 111 and the right lease 112 remain in a rotating state, and after the freeze ends, the stop operation acceptance is valid and the middle reel 111 can be stopped. FIG. 21B shows an example in which the freeze is executed after the stop operation of the middle stop button 138, and the operation is not accepted even if the right stop button 139 is operated during the execution of the freeze. During the freeze execution, the right reel 111 remains in a rotating state, and after the freeze ends, the stop operation acceptance is valid and the right reel 112 can be stopped. During the execution of these freezes, the effect (freeze effect) is executed to the end without being interrupted. Thus, if it is the operation device which a player operates, it is also possible to incorporate a freeze and a freeze effect regardless of the type. Note that the timing of the freeze during the game can be adjusted by, for example, a freeze setting process (step 1008 in FIG. 8, FIG. 12) described later or a standby process (step 1201 in FIG. 10). For example, if a standby process similar to step 1201 in FIG. 10 is executed immediately before the reel rotation start process (step 1006) in FIG. 8, all reels start rotating after the start lever 135 is operated. Freeze can be executed during It should be noted that in the modified examples of the present embodiment to be described later, examples of executing the freeze and the freeze effect at various timings are described. However, in these modified examples, it is assumed that such adjustment is performed. To do.

  Returning to FIG. Assuming that “Cherry” or “Watermelon” is established as an internal winning combination in the game in which the start lever 135 is operated (1), the main control unit 300 displays game information including information on the internal winning combination. 1 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. In the first sub-control unit 400 that has received this game information, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to execute a continuous effect. Here, when it is determined that the continuous effect is performed, the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 execute “continuous effect 1” which is the first game of the continuous effect. On the other hand, in response to the establishment of a specific internal winning combination, the main control unit 300 sets “2”, which is the number of continuous effect games in the present embodiment, to the monitoring counter.

  Then, when the player operates the stop buttons 137 to 139 to finish one game and payout, the monitoring counter is decremented by “1”. At this time, the value of the monitoring counter becomes “1”.

  Next, it is assumed that (2) special combination 1 or special combination 2 is established when the start lever 135 of the game is operated. Normally, the value of the monitoring counter is set to “0”. In this case, freezing and freezing effect (see FIG. 20) may be executed on the condition that these special roles are established. However, when the value of the monitoring counter is “1” (when it is larger than “0”), there is a possibility that a continuous effect is being executed by the sub-control unit 400, so that a freeze execution lottery process (described later) is performed. It is configured not to be broken. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the freeze effect from interrupting the continuous effect when the sub control unit 400 and the sub control unit 500 are performing the continuous effect. Thereafter, in the main control unit 300, (2) the monitor counter value is decremented by “1” at the payout timing after the end of the game, and the value of the monitor counter becomes “0”. On the other hand, the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 perform “continuous effect 2”, which is the second game of the continuous effect, and the continuous effect selected this time is finished. That is, when the continuous performance is finished (when not performed), the value of the monitoring counter is always “0”.

  Next, (3) when the start lever 135 of the game is operated, and (2) if the special game winning is not generated in the game, the internal winning state of the special game continues, and Since the value of the monitoring counter is “0”, the freeze execution lottery process is executed.

  If execution of the freeze is determined, after all reels are stopped by the main control unit 300, a freeze effect is performed by the first sub control unit 400 (see FIG. 20).

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

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input resets by a reset interrupt and executes the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG. 8 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

  When the power is turned on, first, various initial settings are made in step 1000. In this initial setting, setting of the stack initial value to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of interrupt inhibition, initial setting of the I / O 310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, operation permission to the WDT 313, and initial setting Set the value.

  In step 1001, 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. Note that when a re-win is won in the previous game, a process of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed, so that it is not necessary for the player to insert medals. Also, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated. If there is an operation of the start lever 135, the process proceeds to step 1002. In particular, in the present embodiment, when the freeze effect is being executed, the bet operation and the medal insertion operation are invalidated until the freeze effect ends. Details will be described later.

  In step 1002, the number of inserted medals is determined, and an effective winning line is determined.

  In step 1003, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 316 is acquired.

  In step 1004, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current gaming state, and an internal lottery is performed using this and the random value acquired in step 1003. As a result of the internal lottery, when any winning combination (including an operating combination) is won internally, the flag of the winning combination is turned ON. Further, in the present embodiment, a lottery process for determining whether or not to execute freeze, a determination as to whether or not a specific internal winning combination has been won, and setting of a monitoring counter based on the winning combination are also performed. Details will be described later.

  In step 1005, reel stop data is selected based on the internal lottery result. In step 1006, rotation of all reels 110 to 112 is started. In step 1007, the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be received. When any one of the stop buttons is pressed, the reel stop control in which one of the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the pressed stop button is selected in step 1005. Stop based on data. When all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to Step 1008. In step 1008, freeze setting processing is performed. In this process, various timers relating to freeze are set, and the sub-control unit 400 is also prepared to transmit timer data. Details will be described later. In step 1009, a winning determination is performed. Here, when a picture combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line 114, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For example, if “Seven 1-Bell-Bell” is lined up on the activated pay line, it is determined that the small role 3 is won. In step 1010, if any winning combination with payout is won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out according to the number of winning lines. In this embodiment, the monitoring counter is also subtracted. Details will be described later. In step 1011, game state control processing is performed. Thus, one game is completed. Thereafter, returning to step 1001 and repeating the above-described processing, the game proceeds.

  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 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle.

  In step 1101, timer interrupt start processing 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 1102, the WDT 313 is periodically updated (so that the WDT interrupt does not occur because the count value of the WDT 313 exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) (so as not to detect a processing abnormality)). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step 1103, 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 1104, 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, the interrupt status of each acquired stop button 137 to 139). Based on the stop button reception process).

  In step 1105, timer update processing is performed. Various timers are updated for each time unit. The freeze execution timer is also updated at this time.

  In step 1106, 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 are command types (in this embodiment, a basic command, a start lever reception command, a command related to an internal winning combination, an effect command associated with an effect lottery process, a rotation start command associated with the start of rotation of the reels 110 to 112, and a stop button 137. Bits 0 to 10 are a stop button reception command associated with acceptance of operations through 139 to 139, a stop position information command associated with stop processing of the reels 110 through 112, a payout number command and payout end command associated with medal payout processing, and a freeze execution command. Composed of command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type) That.

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

  In step 1107, external output signal setting processing is performed. In this external output signal setting process, game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to an information input circuit 652 separate from the slot machine 100 via the information output circuit 334.

  In step 1108, 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 1105 are read, and the presence or absence of errors relating to medal insertion abnormality and medal payout abnormality is monitored. (Not shown) Error processing is executed. If the freeze execution timer is higher than 0, the operation (operation acceptance) of the corresponding device is interrupted with reference to the prohibited device flag. 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 1109, it is monitored whether the low voltage signal is on. If the low voltage signal is on (when power supply is detected to be cut off), the process proceeds to step 1110. If the low voltage signal is off (when power supply is not cut off), the process proceeds to step 1111.

  In step 1111, various processes for ending the timer interrupt end process are performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step 1101 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 1110, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. After that, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

  Next, the medal insertion start operation acceptance process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step 1201, a freeze execution timer set in a freeze setting process to be described later is checked, and it is determined whether or not the timer is above 0, that is, a freeze effect is currently being executed. If the freeze execution timer is above 0, the process of step 1201 is looped until the timer reaches 0. By this process, the process waits until the freeze effect by the first sub-control unit 400 ends.

  In step 1202, it is determined whether or not the insertion number counter for counting the number of inserted medals is smaller than 3, that is, whether or not up to three have been inserted yet.

  In step 1203, it is determined whether or not the insertion of a medal is detected by the selector 170.

  In step 1204, when a medal insertion is detected in step 1203, the insertion number counter is incremented by one.

  In step 1205, it is determined whether or not an operation of the start lever 135 has been detected. Until there is an operation, the process returns to step 1202 to loop the process. If there is an operation, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit.

  Next, the winning combination internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step 1301, an internal lottery of a winning combination is performed using a random number.

  In Step 1302, it is determined whether or not “Cherry” or “Watermelon” has been won internally as a result of the internal lottery. In the present embodiment, “cherry” or “watermelon” is a specific internal winning combination in which the first sub-control unit 400 may select a continuous effect. Details will be described in the continuous effect setting process described later.

  In step 1303, when it is determined in step 1302 that a specific internal winning combination has been established, an initial value “2” is set in the monitoring counter in order to restrict execution of the freeze.

  In step 1304, the monitoring counter is checked, and whether or not the current monitoring counter is greater than 0, that is, whether or not two or more games have elapsed since the establishment of a specific internal winning combination (the possibility that a continuous performance is in progress). Whether or not) is determined. If the determination is greater than 0, there is a possibility that a continuous production is in progress, so the process is exited and the process returns to the main control unit main process.

  In step 1305, it is determined whether or not the special combination 1 or special combination 2 has been won internally. If the special combination is not won, the process exits and returns to the main process of the main control unit.

  In step 1306, if it is determined in step 1305 that the special combination has been won internally, it is determined whether or not to freeze. In this case, the freeze execution time may be selected from a plurality of different freeze execution times.

  In step 1307, it is determined whether or not the execution of freeze is determined (winning) in the lottery in step 1306. If the determination is incorrect, the process exits and returns to the main control unit main process.

  In step 1308, when it is determined that the win is determined in step 1307, the freeze execution flag is turned on.

  Next, the freeze setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step 1401, it is determined whether or not the freeze execution flag is on. If the freeze execution flag is not on, the process exits and returns to the main control unit main process.

  In step 1402, a freeze execution timer is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 according to the selected freeze execution time.

  In step 1403, preparation for transmitting a freeze execution command is executed. This command includes information on the freeze execution time. The first sub-control unit 400 that has received this command executes an effect that matches the execution time of the freeze (details will be described later).

  In step 1404, a prohibited device flag for determining the type of device whose control is suspended (acceptance is disabled) due to the current freeze is set. In FIG. 10, in the standby process in step 1201, a process for delaying the game progress by the operation of the medal insertion and start lever 135 is performed, and the medal insertion operation in the standby process is performed by setting the prohibited device flag in this step 1404. (Thus, the game progress process based on the operation acceptance of some of the operation units operated to advance the game is not performed). However, for example, a standby process is executed after the start lever 135 is operated until the reel starts to rotate (therefore, the operation of all the operation units among the operation units operated to advance the game). The game progress process based on the reception is not performed, and in this case, the game progress process based on the operation reception of some operation units among the operation units operated to advance the game is not performed. However, the command transmission process (transmission of effect command) based on the operation reception may be performed), and this prohibited device flag may not be used.

  In step 1405, the freeze execution flag is turned off.

  Next, the medal payout process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step 1501, it is determined whether or not a winning has occurred in the current game.

  In step 1502, when it is determined in step 1501 that a winning has occurred, a medal payout process corresponding to the type of the winning combination for which a medal payout is generated is executed.

  In step 1503, the monitor counter is checked to determine whether or not the counter value is greater than zero.

  In step 1504, when it is determined in step 1503 that the monitoring counter value is larger than 0, the counter value is decremented by “1”. In the present embodiment, the subtraction timing of the monitoring counter is set at the time of payout when all the game operations are completed, and even if the continuous effect is performed for the entire game, the interruption of the extra freeze effect is prevented. It is configured.

  In the present embodiment, the execution of the freeze is regulated using the monitoring counter as described above. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the state of the game is referred to and the result of the reference is a special state. If it is not (example: a state with a privilege), it is possible to set a plurality of types of numerical values including 0 in the freeze execution timer, refer to the state of the game, and the referred result is a special state (eg, a state with a privilege) ), The freeze execution timer may be set to 0. As a result, freezing is not performed, so it can be said that the execution of freezing is regulated. Thereby, processing in a special state may be simplified. For example, referring to the game state, if the referred result is not a special state (eg, a state with a privilege), it is possible to set a plurality of types of numerical values including 0 in the freeze execution timer, and the game state When the referred result is in a special state (eg, a state with a privilege), the process for setting the freeze execution timer may not be executed. As a result, freezing is not performed, so it can be said that the execution of freezing is regulated. Thereby, processing in a special state may be simplified.

  Also, for example, if it is determined in step 1302 in FIG. 11 that a specific internal winning combination has been established, and the continuous production is being executed, the freeze execution flag is not set to ON (freeze reservation). Also good. In the case of this configuration, it is possible to prevent the freeze from being executed during the continuous performance even if there is no processing relating to the setting of the freeze execution timer as described above, and the control burden can be further reduced. In addition, what is necessary is just to employ | adopt the monitoring counter demonstrated above, the structure of embodiment mentioned later, etc. about the determination whether the continuous production is performed, for example.

  Here, for example, in the case where the game in which the specific internal winning combination is established in step 1302 in FIG. 11 is different from the game in which the freeze execution flag is set to ON (for example, a plurality of games after the specific internal winning combination is established) The case where the freeze execution flag is set to on across the game of the game) is supplemented. In this case, there may be a situation in which the continuous effect is not executed when the specific internal winning combination is established, and the continuous effect is executed when the freeze execution flag is set to ON. Here, when it is not preferable to execute the freeze effect during the continuous effect, as described above, the process for setting the value of the freeze execution timer with reference to the game state or the game state is referred to. This can be dealt with by performing processing that does not set the freeze execution timer. Also, if a continuous production is being executed at the time when a specific internal winning combination is established, the process of setting the freeze execution flag to on (freeze reservation) after a plurality of games has elapsed may not be performed. Good. In the case of this configuration, it is possible to prevent the freeze execution flag from being set to ON during the continuous performance. As a result, processing such as setting the freeze execution timer with reference to the game state as described above is not necessary, and the processing load can be reduced.

  In addition, it is possible to increase the probability of executing the effect that the player wants to show to the end by relatively reducing the possibility that the effect that is being executed will be interrupted due to the progress of the game, which makes the player feel uncomfortable It is also possible to provide a game stand that is not given. For example, in FIG. 17, when the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is won internally, the main control unit 300 performs a freeze execution lottery process for determining whether or not to execute the freeze in order to secure the execution time of the freeze effect. However, the winning probability in this freeze execution lottery process is reduced by reducing the winning probability when the monitoring counter is set compared to the winning probability when the monitoring counter is not set. It is possible to reduce the frequency of freeze execution during the period in which the production to be shown is to be executed to the end. More specifically, if the winning probability when the monitoring counter is not set is 80%, the winning probability when the monitoring counter is set is 40%, and the freeze execution frequency is approximately halved. In some cases, it is possible to achieve both a balance between performing an effect that the player wants to show to the end and giving a sense of expectation to the internal winning of special role 1 or special role 2.

  Next, the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using a flowchart with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 14A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 5B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 5C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step 2001 of FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When power is turned on, initialization processing is first executed in 2001. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed.

  In step 2002, 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 2003.

  In step 2003, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step 2004, command processing is performed. When the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 receives a command from the main control unit 300, the CPU 404 analyzes the content and stores it as effect data in a predetermined area. In this embodiment, when a freeze execution command is received, a freeze effect timer value is set in a predetermined area based on information related to the freeze execution time included in this command.

  In step 2005, continuous effect setting processing is performed. In this process, when there is data for the establishment of a specific internal winning combination by the command analysis performed in step 2004, the continuous effect is set. Details will be described later.

  In step 2006, effect control processing is performed. In this effect control process, according to the set effect type, effect data is read from the ROM 406, effect data is set in a predetermined area, and then effect control is performed. Details will be described later.

  In step 2007, if there is a command to the sound source IC 418 in the set effect data, this command is output to the sound source IC 418.

  In step 2008, if there is a command to the various lamps 420 in the set production data, this command is output to the drive circuit 422.

  In step 2009, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the set effect data, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step 2002.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using 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 2101 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 2201 of the timer interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step 2003 in the first sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. Stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step 2003, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step 2202 of the first sub-control unit timer interrupt process, control command transmission to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step 2019, an effect random number update process, and the like are performed.

  Next, the continuous effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step 2301, it is determined whether or not the continuous effect counter is greater than zero.

  In step 2302, continuous effect selection processing is performed. This process is a process of determining whether or not to generate a continuous effect using the continuous effect lottery table of FIG. For example, if the current gaming state is a normal gaming state (RT0), a random number for lottery is extracted from a random number value of 0 to 127, and “Cherry” is stored in the gaming information transmitted from the main control unit 300. When there is data related to internal winning, if the extracted random number value is in the range of 0 to 25, a continuous effect is executed and the internal winning of “watermelon” is included in the game information transmitted from the main control unit 300. If the extracted random number value is in the range of 26 to 35, there is a continuous effect. On the other hand, in the game information transmitted from the main control unit, even if there is no data about the internal winning of "Cherry" or "Watermelon", or even if there is data about the internal winning of "Cherry" or "Watermelon" When the extracted random number value is 36 to 127, the continuous effect is not performed.

  In Step 2303, it is determined whether or not the continuous effect is determined as a result of the lottery in Step 2302. If the result of determination is that continuous production is not performed, the process exits and returns to the first sub-control unit main process.

  In step 2304, when execution of the continuous effect is determined, an initial value “2” is set in the continuous effect counter.

  In step 2305, the effect data is set in a predetermined area according to the type of the selected continuous effect.

  In step 2306, 1 is subtracted from the continuous effect counter.

  Next, the effect control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step 2401, it is determined whether or not the freeze effect timer that has been analyzed and set in the command processing of step 2004 in FIG. 14A is greater than 0, that is, whether or not freeze is being executed in the main control 300.

  In step 2402, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the continuous effect is executed in the above-described continuous effect setting process.

  In step 2403, normal effect selection processing is performed. In the present embodiment, the freeze effect or the continuous effect is configured to be executed with priority over the normal effect. Specifically, when it is determined in step 2401 that the freeze effect is not performed, or when it is not determined that the continuous effect is executed in the continuous effect setting process, the normal effect is selected. The process is configured to be performed.

  In step 2404, if it is determined in step 2401 that the freeze effect is being performed, it is determined whether or not the freeze effect type has already been selected.

  In step 2405, when the type of the freeze effect is not yet selected, the type of the freeze effect is determined based on the freeze effect type lottery table in FIG. 19B and a random number.

  In step 2405, effect processing is performed according to any of the set freeze effect, continuous effect, and normal effect.

  In the above embodiment, “cherry” or “watermelon” has been described as an example of the specific internal winning combination.

Second Embodiment
Next, a modified example (hereinafter referred to as the second embodiment) that restricts the freeze and the freeze effect in the special combination internal winning state (RT2) will be described. In the second embodiment, a continuous effect and a freeze effect are performed on the condition that “watermelon” or “special role” is internally won in the normal gaming state or the like. However, in a so-called bonus internal winning period (bonus internal winning state) in which a bonus winning is not yet generated even though the special combination is won internally, control is performed to restrict freezing. FIG. 22 shows that, for example, even if “Watermelon” is won internally in the (3) game, the freezing and the freezing effect are not executed because of the bonus internal winning. This bonus internal winning state shows an example of specific game control in the present invention. In the second embodiment, it is assumed that “watermelon” and “cherry” may win an internal winning combination with a special role. Further, the second embodiment employs a configuration in which freezing is performed immediately after the internal lottery.

  This control can be realized by configuring the aforementioned winning combination internal lottery process as shown in FIG.

  In step 1301a, an internal winning combination lottery process is performed. This lottery process is executed using the winning probability table shown in FIG. 7, and the table type used is different depending on the gaming state at that time. If the special combination is won internally before the previous game, lottery processing other than the special combination is performed. In the present embodiment, “watermelon” and “cherry” are simultaneously used as special roles in any of the normal gaming state (replay low probability state), replay high probability preparation state, and replay high probability state. There are cases where an internal winning is made, and for example, both “watermelon” and “special role 1” may be in an internal winning state where both can win.

  In step 1302a, it is determined whether or not a specific internal winning combination such as “watermelon” has been won internally.

  In step 1303a, it is determined whether or not “special role” has been won internally in this game. This is because, in the case of a game stand in which “watermelon” and “bonus” are simultaneously won internally, the bonus establishment game does not restrict freezing.

  In step 1304a, when a specific internal winning combination is won internally, it is determined whether or not the special winning combination is currently internal winning. When the special combination is in the internal winning state, since it is a freezing restriction period, the process exits and returns to the main control part main process.

  In step 1305a, when "watermelon" is won internally in a game state other than the special role internal winning state, or when the "special role" is established (if "watermelon" and "special role" are won at the same time, "watermelon" If it is included), it is determined whether or not to execute the freeze. In this case, the freeze execution time may be selected from a plurality of different execution times.

  In step 1306a, it is determined whether or not the execution of the freeze is determined (winning) in the lottery in step 1305a. If the determination is incorrect, the process exits and returns to the main control unit main process.

  In step 1307a, if it is determined that the win is determined in step 1306a, the freeze execution flag is turned on.

  Note that in this example in which the execution of the freeze is restricted in the special combination internal winning state, monitoring and subtraction processing of the monitoring counter in the medal payout processing in FIG. 13 is not performed.

  In the present embodiment, in addition to adopting a configuration in which “watermelon” and “cherry” overlap with special roles and execute freeze immediately after internal winning, a configuration in which continuous effect 1 is executed immediately after this internal winning is achieved. Adopted. If the start time of the freeze and the continuous production 1 is the same, the content of the continuous production 1 is assumed to be executed on the premise that the freeze is executed, so that the player does not feel uncomfortable. Because it can be done. In addition to adopting a configuration in which “Watermelon” and “Cherry” overlap with a special role and perform a freeze immediately after internal winning, a configuration in which a freeze effect is performed immediately after this internal winning is adopted. The continuous effect 1 may be started after the freeze effect ends. This is because it is possible to produce an effect that does not give the player a sense of incongruity. Specifically, the execution time of the freeze effect is set to a time equivalent to the freeze time, and when the execution of the freeze effect is completed, the continuous effect 1 is selected and executed. The freeze effect data and the continuous effect 1 data may be configured in advance as data to be executed in series.

  In addition, the above-mentioned freeze regulation does not have to be regulated over the entire period, and may be part of the period (for example, 10 games), or until a specific performance execution or internal winning combination is established (or is done). You may regulate.

<Third Embodiment>
Next, a modified example (hereinafter referred to as the third embodiment) different from the second embodiment will be described.

  The third embodiment to be described below is an embodiment in which the freeze is restricted in the replay low probability state (RT0) or the replay high probability state (RT4). In the following description, these game states will be mainly described, but other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment. The third embodiment adopts a configuration in which freezing is performed immediately after the internal lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the replay internal winning probability is different in each of the replay low probability state (RT0), the replay high probability ready state (RT3), and the replay high probability state (RT4). It is configured. In addition, each of the replay low probability state (RT0), the replay high probability ready state (RT3), and the replay high probability state (RT4) game state is changed by winning a re-game player or digesting a predetermined number of games. (See the arrow in FIG. 6).

  When the game state transitions, a winning probability table corresponding to the game state after the transition after the next game is used (see FIG. 7). Here, the internal winning probability of the re-game player 1 in each game state (including the re-game players 1-2-5 and the like) includes the re-game low probability state (RT0) and the re-game high probability ready state (RT 3). However, in the replay high probability state (RT4), it is about 75%.

  FIG. 24A is a diagram showing a lottery table of continuous effects executed based on the internal winning of the replaying role 1 (including overlapping roles such as the replaying role 1-2-5) in the third embodiment. It is. Here, in the re-gaming high probability state (RT4), the internal winning probability of the re-gaming role 1 (including the re-gaming role such as the re-gaming role 1-2-5) is the re-gaming low probability state (RT0) and the re-gaming height. This is higher than the probability preparation state (RT3), and more continuous effects are generated.

  Also, in this example, the freeze is executed when either the watermelon or special role is won internally. FIG. 24B shows a lottery table of effects executed by the first sub-control unit 400 in accordance with this freeze. FIG. 24B shows that the probability of occurrence of freeze effect A is high in the case of a watermelon, and the probability of occurrence of freeze effect B is high in the case of a special role.

  Next, the relationship between the gaming state and the freeze effect regulation will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, it is assumed that the current gaming state is a re-gaming low probability state (RT0). (1) In the game lottery process, when the re-gamer 1-2-5 wins internally, the first sub-control unit 400 performs a predetermined effect control process. Here, it is assumed that the execution lottery of the continuous effect is won in this process. Furthermore, it is assumed that the re-game player 2 is won by performing a stop operation in a predetermined pushing order (see the remarks column in FIG. 7). In this case, in the main control unit 300, the gaming state shifts from the re-gaming low probability state (RT0) to the re-gaming high probability preparation state (RT3).

  Next, assume that the watermelon is won internally in the following (2) game. Here, since the current gaming state is the re-gaming high probability preparation state (RT3), the freeze is not regulated and a predetermined freeze effect process is executed in the first sub-control unit 400.

  Further, (3) Suppose that the re-gamer 3-4-5 is won internally in the game, and that the re-gamer 3 is won by performing a stop operation in a predetermined pushing order (see the remarks column in FIG. 7). . In this case, the gaming state shifts to a re-gaming high probability state (RT4). This re-game high probability state (RT4) is a state in which the re-game player 1 is internally won with high probability, and many continuous effects occur.

  Next, (4) it is assumed that the re-game player 1 is internally won in the game, and the continuous effect is further executed. (5) The watermelon is internally won in the game. In this case, (4) Freeze execution is restricted even if the watermelon is won internally so that the continuous performance performed in the game is not interrupted.

  Next, an example of the effect control will be described with reference to a flowchart of a modified example of the winning combination internal lottery process shown in FIG.

  In step 1301b, an internal winning combination lottery process is performed. This lottery process is executed using the winning probability table shown in FIG. 7, and the table type used is different depending on the gaming state at that time.

  In step 1302b, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a re-gaming high probability state (RT4). When it is in the replay high probability state (RT4), the process is terminated and the process returns to the main control unit main process.

  In step 1303b, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a re-gaming low probability state (RT0). In the third embodiment, the freeze is not executed even in the low replay probability state (RT0). By comprising in this way, when a freeze is performed, it can notify to a player indirectly that it is a re-game high probability preparation state (RT3). Of course, it is needless to say that only the replay high probability state (RT4) may be controlled to freeze.

  In step 1304b, it is determined whether or not “watermelon” has been won internally. If “Watermelon” has not been won internally, the process is exited.

  In step 1305b, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to perform freeze. This step 1305b is executed when the watermelon is won internally in the replay high probability ready state (RT3). Therefore, even if it is the same freeze execution trigger, there are cases where the regulation is performed depending on the gaming state and the regulation is not performed.

  In step 1306b, it is determined whether or not the execution of freeze is determined (winning) in the lottery in step 1305b. If the determination is incorrect, the process exits and returns to the main control unit main process.

  In step 1307b, when it is determined that the winning is determined in the determination in step 1306b, the freeze execution flag is turned on.

  Even in this example in which the freeze control is performed according to the gaming state, the monitoring counter subtraction and subtraction processing in the medal payout processing in FIG. 13 is not performed.

  Various other modifications can be considered for the embodiment described above. For example, you may comprise so that both a continuous production | presentation and a freeze production may be selected by the same winning combination. For example, as shown in FIG. 18, “Cherry” and “Watermelon 1” are internal winning combinations that may be determined to execute a continuous performance, and “Win” is an internal winning combination that may be determined to execute a freeze effect. "Watermelon 2" and "special role" are provided. Here, “Watermelon 1” and “Watermelon 2” have different internal flags, but the symbols and payouts are the same, and it is assumed that the player has won “Watermelon” However, it is impossible to grasp which of “Watermelon 1” and “Watermelon 2” was won internally. If configured in this way, when “watermelon” wins, it seems to the player that both the continuous effect and the freeze effect are likely to be executed, so that the interest of the game can be increased.

  In the second embodiment and the third embodiment, the example in which the freeze is regulated according to the gaming state has been described. However, a plurality of winning combinations should be set, and winning symbols should be arranged and aimed at positions where they cannot be withdrawn from each other. During a so-called AT (assist time) period, in which a control for notifying a symbol is performed or a plurality of stop button pressing orders for generating a winning are set and a control for notifying a pressing order for generating a winning is performed. Freeze production may be regulated. Moreover, although it is determined internally that these occur, it may be restricted to a period (so-called AT latent state) that has not been realized yet.

  In addition, in the above embodiment, the restriction of the operation device performed at the time of the freezing effect has been described as an example in which the operation of the bet buttons 130 to 132 and the stop buttons 137 to 139 cannot be performed. It may be configured such that the performance is performed for a predetermined time and the operation cannot be performed during that time, resulting in the same effect as the freeze control. Further, the effect control may be performed not only by the first sub-control unit 400 but also by the main control 300 such as a reel action.

<Fourth embodiment>
Next, a fourth embodiment, which is a modification of the above-described first embodiment, will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating the characteristics of the operation of the fourth embodiment.

  In the fourth embodiment, when a bonus is won internally, a bonus internal winning effect is executed, and a continuous effect over a plurality of games is executed when a bonus is won. FIG. 27A shows that a bonus internal winning effect is executed by internal winning of a bonus, and that a continuous effect (second effect) over a plurality of games is executed at the time of winning a bonus. FIG. 27 (b) shows that a bonus internal winning effect is executed by winning the bonus internally, and that a continuous effect (third effect) over a plurality of games is executed at the time of bonus winning. . Note that the fourth embodiment employs a configuration in which freezing is performed immediately after the internal lottery.

  Here, FIG. 27A shows that the freeze effect (first effect) is being executed during the continuous effect (second effect), while FIG. 27B shows the continuous effect. Only the (third effect) is executed, and it is indicated that the freeze effect is not executed. In the fourth embodiment, the number of games between the end of the bonus game and the time when the special combination is newly won internally is counted, and the combination of the continuous effect and the freeze effect is executed according to the value of the number of games. And the case where only the continuous production is executed. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example in which these cases are divided depending on whether or not the value of the number of games exceeds 1000. FIG. 27A shows an example in which a combination of continuous effect and freeze effect is executed when the value of the number of games exceeds 1000, and FIG. 27B shows the value of the number of games. An example is shown in which only the continuous performance is executed when the value does not exceed 1000.

  Hereinafter, a configuration for realizing the above-described operation will be described. In the following description, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and portions that are not particularly described shall conform to the above-described first embodiment. Since the freeze setting process is different from that of the first embodiment described above, the names are distinguished by adding numbers so as not to be confused with the processes and flags described in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing details of the processing of the gaming state control (step 1011) shown in FIG. 8 in the fourth embodiment.

  First, in step 1601c, a freeze execution flag 2 setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step 1602c. Details of the freeze execution flag 2 setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step 1602c, freeze setting processing 2 is executed, and the flow proceeds to step 1603c. Details of the freeze setting process 2 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step 1603c, the number of games since the bonus game is completed is counted. The value of the number of games is stored in the RAM 308. This value is cleared to 0 at the end of the bonus game. When these processes are completed, the process proceeds to step 1604c.

  In step 1604c, other gaming state control processing is executed, and this gaming state control is terminated.

  Next, details of the freeze execution flag 2 setting process shown in FIG. 28 will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30. FIG. 29A is a flowchart showing the flow of the freeze execution flag 2 setting process (step 1602c) shown in FIG. FIG. 30A is a conceptual diagram showing values in the ROM 306 among values referred to in the flowchart shown in FIG. 29A, and FIG. 30B is a conceptual diagram showing values in the RAM 308. FIG.

  First, in Step 1611c, it is determined whether or not BB1 or BB2 has been internally won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step 1612c. If not, the freeze execution flag 2 setting process is terminated.

  In step 1612c, the number of games stored in the RAM 308 (the number of games executed in the normal game state in FIG. 30B) is acquired, and the process proceeds to step 1613c. FIG. 30 (b) illustrates the value when the special game state is over and then the normal game state is entered, and the number of games reaches 210 without internal winning a new special role. Yes.

  In step 1613c, it is determined whether or not the number of games acquired in step 1612c exceeds a reference value provided in the ROM 306 (in FIG. 30A, a normal game state game number reference value). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step 1614c; otherwise, the freeze execution flag 2 setting process is terminated. FIG. 30A shows an example in which 1000 is set as the reference value for the determination process in this step. That is, in this example, it is determined whether or not 1000 games have been performed in the normal game state without newly shifting to the special game state from the end of the special game state.

  In step 1614c, the freeze execution flag 2 (see FIG. 30B) provided in the RAM 308 is set to ON, and this freeze execution flag 2 setting process is terminated.

  Next, details of the freeze setting process 2 shown in FIG. 28 will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30. FIG. 29B is a flowchart showing the flow of the freeze setting process 2 (step 1603c) shown in FIG.

  First, in step 1621c, it is determined whether or not the game state is the BB game state (the game state that has been won and transferred to BB1 or BB2). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step 1622c, and if not, the freeze setting process is performed. 2 is finished.

  In step 1622c, the number of payouts stored in the RAM 308 (the number of special game state payouts in FIG. 30B) is acquired, and the process proceeds to step 1623c. Note that FIG. 30B illustrates values when 290 medals are paid out after the transition to the special gaming state. Further, the value of the number of payouts is initialized to 0 at the time of transition to the special game state in step 1604c of FIG. 28, and the number of payouts in each game in the special game state in the counting process of step 1603c of FIG. Add based on.

  In step 1623c, it is determined whether or not the number of payouts acquired in step 1622c exceeds the reference value provided in the ROM 306 (in FIG. 30A, the special gaming state payout number reference value). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step 1624c. If not, the freeze setting process 2 is terminated. FIG. 30A shows an example in which 300 is set as the reference value for the determination process in this step. That is, in this example, it is determined whether or not 300 medals have been paid out in the special gaming state.

  In Step 1624c, it is determined whether or not the freeze execution flag 2 is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step 1625c. If not, the freeze setting process 2 is terminated.

  In step 1625c, freeze setting processing is performed, and this freeze setting processing 2 is terminated. In this step, processing similar to the freeze setting processing in FIG. 12 is executed. However, the portion that is the freeze execution flag in the freeze setting process of FIG. In the main control unit 300, a freeze execution timer is set by this freeze setting process. Furthermore, the freeze is executed by executing the standby process similar to step 1201 of the medal insertion start operation reception process shown in FIG. 10 immediately after the internal winning. On the other hand, the first sub-control unit 400 executes an effect that matches the execution time of the freeze.

  According to the flowchart described above, more than 1000 games have elapsed from the end of the special gaming state until the next special role (BB1 or BB2) is won internally, and in the new special gaming state, 300 medals Freeze and freeze production are executed at the time of payout.

  At this time, since the continuous effect is executed in the special game state, the freeze effect interrupts the continuous effect. Here, for example, if an effect unrelated to the story interrupts an effect with a story, the player cannot enjoy the story. Also, depending on the timing of interruption, inconsistency occurs as a whole effect, which may confuse the player. Therefore, the fourth embodiment is configured such that the continuous effect may include a freeze effect so that such a problem does not occur. The details will be described below with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32. FIG.

  FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating execution periods of a continuous effect and a freeze effect.

  FIG. 31A shows a configuration of a continuous effect (see the second effect in FIG. 27A) that may include a freeze effect. This continuous production is composed of five scenes from scene 1 to scene 5. The scenes 3 and 5 are repeatedly executed. In addition, FIGS. 32A to 32E show the contents of each scene. In this continuous effect, first, scene 1 and scene 2 are executed at the start of the continuous effect. Thereafter, scene 3 is repeatedly executed, and when the number of payouts in the special game state exceeds 300, scene 4 is executed. After that, the scene 5 is repeatedly executed until the special game state ends.

  On the other hand, as described in the above flowchart, when the number of payouts exceeds 300, the main control unit 300 executes freeze and the first sub-control unit 400 executes freeze effect. Here, the case where the execution time is 9.9 seconds for both the freeze and the freeze effect will be described below.

  Here, among the continuous effects described above, the portion of the scene 4 is an effect that is executed for 9.9 seconds so that the freeze effect can be combined. FIG. 31A shows that the execution time of the portion of the scene 4 during the continuous effect and the scene 4 'as the freeze effect is the same. Further, FIG. 31B shows that 300 scenes of 33 msec per frame are prepared for both the scene 4 portion and the freeze effect.

  Further, the scene 4 and the freeze effect (scene 4 ′) are produced so that the freeze effect becomes a part of the continuous effect when both are executed, that is, the freeze effect is included in the continuous effect. (Or production content) is configured. FIG. 32 (d) shows that a scene 4 ′, which is a freeze effect, is included in a part of the scene 4, which is one effect as a whole. More specifically, the scene where the protagonist who sailed from the harbor in scenes 1 to 3 dives into the sea, finds a treasure in the sea by combining scenes 4 and 4 ', and then returns to the harbor in scene 5. A series of narrative effects are performed. In addition, only the freeze effect is executed without executing the scene 4, and the effect modes (or effects) of the other scenes (scenes 1 to 3 and scene 5) other than the scene 4 so that the freeze effect becomes a part of the continuous effect. Content) may be configured. In this case, it may be configured such that there is continuity between the freeze effect and the other scenes (scenes 1 to 3 and scene 5), or the freeze effect and other scenes (scenes 1 to 3 and scene 5). Even if there is no continuity with the production of), the production may be recognizable as a series of stories. Examples of effects that can be recognized as a series of narratives include characters that appear in the scene (persons, animals, vehicles, robots, etc.) that produce freeze effects and other scenes (Scenes 1-3, Scene 5). Or the scene background scene (mountain landscape, seascape, cosmic landscape, etc.) may be the same for the freeze effect and the other scenes (scenes 1-3, scene 5). is there. Note that the freeze effect (scene 4 ') is a series of narratives if the effect sound other than the scene image (eg, the voice of the character) is the same as the effect sound of the other scenes (scenes 1-3, scene 5). If there is a case where it can be recognized that there is a certain effect, or if the lamp lighting other than the scene image (for example, the side lamp lighting mode) is the same as the lamp lighting of the other scenes (scenes 1 to 3 and scene 5) Therefore, the image displayed on the effect image display device in the scene may be, for example, an image prompting an operation for the effect progression, or an image suggesting a game result. Alternatively, it may be an image that suggests the possibility of privilege setting. In addition, scene 1 to scene 5 may each be provided with production data, may be provided as one production data, scene 5 is made into one production data, and scene 5 is made into one production data. You may make it prepare as production data.

  On the other hand, when the freeze and the freeze effect are not executed, a continuous effect having a configuration different from the above-described continuous effect is executed. Hereinafter, the details of this continuous production will be described.

  FIG. 31 (c) shows the configuration of a continuous effect (see the third effect in FIG. 27 (b)) when the freeze effect is not executed. This continuous production is composed of three scenes from scene X to scene Z. The scene Z is repeatedly executed. In addition, the contents of each scene are shown in FIGS. In this continuous effect, first, scene X and scene Y are executed at the start of the continuous effect. Thereafter, the scene Z is repeatedly executed until the end of the special gaming state.

  Each of these scenes is an effect executed for 20 seconds, and if executed simultaneously with the freeze effect, the effects cannot be synchronized with each other. In addition, the production content is not particularly narrative. If a freeze is executed in the main control unit 300 while the scene Z is being executed, the game will not proceed and the treasure scene of the scene 4 'will be displayed suddenly. Can not enjoy the game. However, if the freeze effect and the continuous effect are executed simultaneously as in the present embodiment, and the case where only the continuous effect is executed, inconsistencies due to the freeze effect as described above can be avoided. In addition, it is not necessary to adopt a method of restricting the production mode in order to avoid inconsistencies due to the freeze production, and it is possible to entertain the player by executing the production that is not bound by such restrictions. . On the other hand, the player can be entertained by continuous production that may include freeze production.

  The contents described above with reference to FIGS. 27 to 32 will be supplemented.

  In FIG. 27, an example in which a continuous effect (second effect, third effect) is executed in the special game state has been described. However, for example, in a game state other than the special game state, such as a replay high probability state. Also good. Also, during the freeze period, multiple types of freezes and freeze effects can be set, such that one execution period is selected by lottery from multiple execution periods, and multiple freeze effects are prepared according to this period. A possible configuration may be used.

  In FIG. 31 (a), a continuous effect consisting of five scenes and the scene 4 ′ which is a freeze effect included in this continuous effect have been described as an example, but a plurality of combinations of such a continuous effect and a freeze effect are prepared, One of them may be selected and executed.

  In FIG. 28 to FIG. 30, the normal game state until the internal winning of the bonus is executed over 1000 games, and the freeze is triggered when 300 bonuses are paid out after winning the bonus. An example of execution has been described. The opportunity for executing the freeze may be another opportunity. For example, when the bonus is set to internal winning, in the case where both of the combinations BB1 and BB2 can be established, the freeze is executed when 300 pieces are paid out after winning BB2. The structure of, may be used. In this case, if the player who knows that the bonus internal winning effect is in the bonus internal winning state and does not want to execute the freeze and freeze effect, align BB1 (Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1) and freeze. It may be configured to allow the player to make a selection so as to avoid it. 33A and 33B are conceptual diagrams showing values and determination criteria used when this configuration is adopted.

<Fifth Embodiment>
In the fourth embodiment, the normal gaming state until the bonus is won internally is executed over 1000 games, and the freeze is triggered when 300 bonuses are paid out after winning the bonus. An example of execution has been described. In the following, an example is shown in which the game state when the bonus is won internally is a high probability of replaying, and the freeze is executed when 300 bonuses are paid out after winning the bonus (hereinafter, fifth implementation) Will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the difference between the fifth embodiment and the fourth embodiment will be mainly described, and the portions not particularly described shall conform to the first embodiment and the fourth embodiment described above. .

  FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating the characteristics of the operation of the fifth embodiment.

  In the fifth embodiment, unlike the fourth embodiment, one of the conditions for performing the freeze is that the game state of the game when the bonus is internally won is a re-game high probability state. In FIG. 34 (a), when the game state of the game when the bonus is internally won is a re-gaming high probability state, the freeze effect (first effect) during the continuous effect (second effect) in the special game state of transition. It is shown that the production) is being executed. FIG. 27 (b) shows that only the continuous effect (third effect) is executed in the transition special game state when the game state of the game when the bonus is internally won is the normal game state. It is shown.

  In order to realize the operation described with reference to FIG. 34, it is necessary to perform processing different from the freeze execution flag 2 setting processing described with reference to FIG. Hereinafter, this process will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the flow of the freeze execution flag 2 setting process shown in FIG. 28 in the fifth embodiment. 36A is a conceptual diagram showing values in the ROM 306 among values referred to in the flowchart shown in FIG. 35, and FIG. 36B is a conceptual diagram showing values in the RAM 308. .

  First, in step 1611d, it is determined whether BB1 or BB2 has been won internally. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step 1612d. If not, the freeze execution flag 2 setting process is terminated.

  In step 1612d, information on the current gaming state (the gaming state in FIG. 36B) stored in the RAM 308 is acquired, and the process proceeds to step 1613d. FIG. 36B illustrates information when the current gaming state is the normal gaming state.

  In Step 1613d, it is determined whether or not the information acquired in Step 1612d is a replay high probability state. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step 1614d; otherwise, the freeze execution flag 2 setting process is terminated.

  In step 1614d, the freeze execution flag 2 (see FIG. 36B) provided in the RAM 308 is set to ON, and this freeze execution flag 2 setting process is terminated.

  Processes other than the freeze execution flag 2 setting process shown in FIG. 35 are as described in the fourth embodiment. That is, with reference to the number of payouts in the special game state (special game state payout number in FIG. 36 (b)), when this payout number exceeds the standard value (special game state payout number reference value in FIG. 36 (a)). The freeze and the freeze effect are executed on the condition that the freeze execution flag 2 is set to ON.

  As described above, in the fifth embodiment, whether the freeze and the freeze effect are executed is changed according to the gaming state. That is, the effect can be changed according to the progress of the game.

  Hereinafter, the content of the fifth embodiment described above will be supplemented.

  In FIG. 34, two examples of the normal gaming state and the re-playing high probability state have been described as examples of the gaming state when the bonus is won internally. Here, a case where there are a plurality of replay high probability states will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating the operational characteristics of the modified example of the fifth embodiment when there are two types of replay high probability states (replay high probability state 1 and replay high probability state 2).

  FIG. 37 (a) shows the flow when the special combination is won internally in the replay high probability state 1, and FIG. 37 (b) shows the internal winning combination for the special combination in the replay high probability state 2. The flow when doing so is shown. The re-game high probability state 1 and the re-game high probability state 2 are game states in which the internal winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than that in the normal game state. Note that the difference between the replay high probability state 1 and the replay high probability state 2 is that the internal winning probability for the same regame player is higher than the normal game state, but the value is different from the normal game. There are some different types of re-game players whose internal winning probabilities are changed from the state.

  37 (a) and 37 (b) show that the freezing is executed regardless of whether the special combination is won internally in either the replay high probability state 1 or the replay high probability state 2. However, in the case of internal winning in the special game state in the replay high probability state 1, the second effect is executed as a continuous effect, whereas in the case of internal winning in the special game state in the replay high probability state 2 The difference is that the fourth effect is executed as a continuous effect. That is, as described with reference to FIG. 34, the process of freezing is executed when a special role is internally won in the replay high probability state, but at this time, a continuous effect is produced according to the type of the replay high probability state. A modified example shown in FIG. 37 is obtained by adding a configuration in which the contents of FIG. Here, both of the second effect shown in FIG. 37A and the fourth effect shown in FIG. 37B are effects that may include the first effect that is a freeze effect. If it is the modification demonstrated using this FIG. 37, since a continuous production | presentation and a freeze production can be combined according to each of several game states, a player can be entertained with various production | generation aspects.

<Sixth Embodiment>
In the fourth embodiment and the fifth embodiment described above, it is determined whether or not the freeze is executed when the bonus is internally won (see FIG. 29A and FIG. 35), and then for a certain period (the above example). In the above, an example in which a continuous effect and a freeze effect are executed after 300 payouts) has been described. In other words, in these examples, a certain period (freeze waiting period) is required after an operation (freeze reservation) that is subject to determination of whether or not to perform freeze until the freeze is actually executed (freeze start). It is provided. In the modification described below (hereinafter referred to as the sixth embodiment), there is a possibility that the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 are inconsistent between the time when the freeze reservation is made and the time when the freeze starts. This is what we estimated.

  An outline of the flow up to the execution of freeze according to the sixth embodiment will be described. First, if a freeze reservation condition is met, a freeze reservation is made. Here, the freeze reservation does not mean that the freeze is surely executed in the future, but means that the freeze may be executed at the present time for the time being. That is, the freeze may not be executed depending on conditions.

  Next, when the freeze start condition is satisfied, the reserved freeze is actually started. One of the requirements for establishing the freeze start condition is that a predetermined number of games have elapsed since the establishment of the freeze reservation condition. By adopting such conditions, in order to estimate the possibility of inconsistency between the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400, an observation period (hereinafter referred to as a freeze standby period) during which no freeze is performed is provided. . The condition for determining the possibility of inconsistency within the freeze waiting period is also one of the requirements for establishing the freeze start condition.

  Next, the continuous effect and the freeze effect in the sixth embodiment will be described. Note that the sixth embodiment employs a configuration in which freezing is performed immediately after the internal lottery.

  First, the continuous effect in the sixth embodiment is a continuous effect that may include a freeze effect as in the fourth embodiment described above. However, in the sixth embodiment, in this continuous effect, an effect is provided in which the operation timing of the stop operation means or the order of pressing is notified in order to establish an internal winning combination. In other words, the period during which the continuous effect is being executed is also in the AT gaming state. In the present embodiment, the internal winning of the small role 1 is triggered by the start of the continuous performance.

  As an effect of notifying the pressing order of the stop operation means in order to establish an internal winning combination, for example, a lamp device corresponding to the stop button 137 to the stop button 139 is provided, and the left lamp device corresponding to the stop button 137 is turned on. The left lamp device, the middle lamp device, and the right lamp so that the period during which the middle lamp device corresponding to the stop button 138 is lit and the period during which the right lamp device corresponding to the stop button 139 is lit are different. By controlling the apparatus, the player is informed of which stop button among the stop buttons 137 to 139 is suitable to operate. In addition, when setting the period for lighting the right lamp device after the period for lighting the left lamp device is completed, set the short period for lighting the middle lamp device after the period for lighting the left lamp device is completed. (Example: 0.2 seconds, which is shorter than the period for lighting the left lamp device), and the period for lighting the right lamp device after the period for lighting the middle lamp device may be set. Conversely, when setting the period for lighting the left lamp device after the period for lighting the right lamp device is completed, the period for lighting the middle lamp device after the period for lighting the right lamp device is short. It may be set (e.g., 0.2 seconds, shorter than the period for lighting the right lamp device), and the period for lighting the left lamp device after the period for lighting the middle lamp device may be set. In some cases, it is possible to easily guide the player's line of sight and to prevent an operation error.

  On the other hand, when winning a re-game player 2, a freezing reservation is made so that whether or not the freezing can be executed is determined at the time of the internal lottery of the sixth game after the fifth game is digested. That is, the winning of the re-gamer 2 is the freeze reservation condition, and the start of the internal lottery (operation of the start lever 135) in the sixth game is one of the requirements for establishing the freeze start condition. Furthermore, winning the internal winning combination in five games after the freeze reservation condition is established is one of the requirements for establishing the freeze start condition. Therefore, for example, even if the freeze reservation condition is satisfied, the freeze start condition is not satisfied and the freeze is not executed unless the winning combination is won in five games.

  With the above configuration, it is possible to avoid inconsistency between the continuous effect and the freeze effect. Details will be described below with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram showing the characteristics of the operation of the sixth embodiment.

  First, in FIG. 38 (a), when the game state is the normal game state (RT0) and the continuous effect (second effect) is executed, the re-game player 1-2-5 is internally won. It has been shown. At this time, in the continuous performance, the push order for winning the re-gamer 2 is notified. Since winning the re-game player 2 results in a re-game high probability preparation state (RT3) advantageous to the player, it is considered that the player operates according to this pushing order. Here, the description is continued assuming that the player performs a stop operation in accordance with the notification and wins the re-game player 2.

  FIG. 38 (a) shows that in the five games thereafter, internal winning is performed in the order of “losing”, “small role 3”, “losing”, “small role 4”, and “losing”. In a game in which “Small 3” and “Small 4” are internally won, the player is notified of the winning combination, and it is easy to establish these roles. In addition, it can be said that this alerting | reports the operation timing for winning an internal winning combination. Here, the description is continued on the assumption that the player has won these “small role 3” and “small role 4”.

  FIG. 38 (a) shows that, in the five games after winning the re-playing combination 2, all the winning combinations other than losing are won. In other words, during the freeze waiting period, there was no so-called spillover (no winning in the winning combination).

  The notification effect that suggests an internal winning combination performed during the continuous performance is an effect for preventing the occurrence of missing. Therefore, it can be said that there is a high possibility that the continuous performance is being executed when there is no missing in the freeze standby period. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not there is no miss in the freeze waiting period, and if there is no miss, the freeze is executed as scheduled (freeze start condition is satisfied). That is, in the game next to the freeze standby period (the sixth game after winning the re-playing game 2), the freeze and the freeze effect are executed immediately after the internal lottery is executed. FIG. 38A shows that this freeze effect (first effect) is being executed.

  On the other hand, when the re-gamer 1-2-5 is won internally, there is a case where the player is accidentally operated in the push order for winning the re-gamer 2 even if there is no notification of the push order. Since the main control unit 300 cannot determine whether or not the continuous effect is being executed by the first sub control unit 400, the freeze reservation is performed at this time for the time being. However, if the continuous performance is not performed, the player cannot know what the winning combination is in the interior, so that he / she misses. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is estimated that the continuous effect is not performed when this overshoot occurs, and the process is performed so that the freeze and the freeze effect are not executed (the freeze start condition is not established). FIG. 38 (b) shows that although the same internal winning combination as in FIG. 38 (a) has been won, the freeze and the freeze effect are not performed due to oversight.

  In the sixth embodiment, the first sub-control unit 400 notifies a predetermined operation in a continuous performance, and the player performs an operation according to the notification content. Then, by making the main control unit 300 determine whether or not this operation has been performed, it is possible to estimate whether or not the continuous production is being executed by the first sub-control unit 400. The operation notified by the first sub-control unit 400 is not limited to the operation for winning the internal winning combination, for example, pressing a bet during reel rotation, pressing a stop button for a stopped reel, etc. It may be an operation. It is only necessary that the main control unit 300 can determine whether or not these operations are performed based on the notified timing. In order to make this determination in the main control unit 300, it is necessary to prepare information for determining the operation notified by the first sub control unit 400. In the sixth embodiment, the winning combination information in accordance with the notified operation is used as information for determining the operation. However, the operated device and operation timing information may be used. . With the configuration described above, the freeze effect and the continuous effect including the freeze effect can be executed without causing inconsistencies.

  The configuration for realizing the sixth embodiment described above will be described below. In the following description, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and portions that are not particularly described shall conform to the above-described first embodiment.

  First, with reference to FIG. 39, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 in the sixth embodiment will be described. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main process of the main control unit in the sixth embodiment.

  The main control unit main process shown in this flowchart is obtained by changing the position of the freeze setting process among the processes described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 8, it was before the winning determination process (step 1009), but it is arranged behind the winning determination process (step 1009) in order to determine the number of times the game is missed for each game.

  Subsequently, the game state control process (step 1011) shown in FIG. 39 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing details of the processing of the gaming state control (step 1011) shown in FIG.

  First, in step 1601e, it is determined whether or not the re-game player 2 has been won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step 1603e. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step 1602e.

  In step 1602e, a freeze counter update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step 1606e. Details of the freeze counter update processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step 1603e, which is performed when the re-game player 2 is won in step 1601e, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the normal gaming state (RT0). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step 1604e; otherwise, the process proceeds to step 1606e.

  In step 1604e, the gaming state is set to a re-gaming high probability preparation state (RT3), and in further subsequent step 1605e, a value is set in a freeze counter provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. This freeze counter is a value for setting a period for counting overloading. In the present embodiment, the counter value is set to 4 (5 times in total, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4) in order to count spillage over 5 games. In addition, a value of a non-winning counter described later is initialized to zero. After these processes, the process proceeds to step 1606e.

  In step 1606e, a process for controlling the other gaming state is executed, and the gaming state control process is terminated.

  Next, details of the freeze counter update process (step 1602e) shown in FIG. 40A will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing details of the freeze counter update process (step 1602e) shown in FIG.

  First, in step 1631e, it is determined whether or not the value of the freeze counter provided in the RAM 308 is greater than zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step 1632e, and if not, the freeze counter update process is terminated.

  In step 1632e, the value of the freeze counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step 1633e.

  In step 1633e, it is determined whether or not an internal winning combination has been won. If the internal winning combination is won, the process proceeds to step 1635e. If the internal winning combination is not won, the process proceeds to step 1634e.

  In step 1634e, 1 is added to the value of the non-winning counter provided in the RAM 308, and the process proceeds to step 1635e. FIG. 40C illustrates a case where the value of the non-winning counter is 1.

  In step 1635e, it is determined whether or not the value of the freeze counter is zero. If the value of the freeze counter is 0, the process proceeds to step 1636e, and if not, the freeze counter update process is terminated.

  In step 1636e, it is determined whether or not the value of the non-winning counter is greater than zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step 1637e, and if not, the freeze counter update process is terminated.

  In step 1637e, the freeze execution flag 3 is set to ON. When this flag is set to ON, the freeze execution timer is set in the freeze setting process of FIG. Further, the freeze is executed by executing the standby process similar to step 1201 of the medal insertion start operation reception process shown in FIG. 10 immediately after the internal lottery. On the other hand, the first sub-control unit 400 executes an effect that matches the execution time of the freeze (step 2402e in FIG. 41A). However, the portion that is the freeze execution flag in the freeze setting process of FIG. For example, when the value of the non-winning counter is 1, since the process does not advance to step 1637e in step 1636e, the freeze execution flag 3 is not turned on and the freeze is not executed.

  Next, the details of the effect control process (step 2006 in FIG. 14A) during the first sub control unit main process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the effect control process in the sixth embodiment.

  First, in step 2400e, it is determined whether or not a small combination 1 (cherry) has been internally won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step 2403e. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step 2401e.

  In step 2401e, it is determined whether a freeze execution command is received from the main control unit 300 or not. When this command is received, the data of the first effect which is the freeze effect is set in Step 2402e, and the process proceeds to Step 2407e. If the freeze execution command has not been received, the process proceeds to step 2407e without doing anything.

  In step 2403e, which is performed when the small winning combination 1 (cherry) is internally won in step 2400e, it is determined whether or not the second effect which is a continuous effect is being executed. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step 2407e. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step 2404e. That is, even if the small role 1 is won internally during execution of the second effect, the second effect is not newly executed.

  In step 2404e, a lottery for determining whether or not to execute the second effect is executed, and the process proceeds to step 2405e. In this embodiment, the lottery is won with a probability of 1/3.

  In step 2405e, it is determined whether or not the lottery in step 2404e has been won. When the lottery is won, the second effect data is set at step 2406e and the process proceeds to step 2407e. When the lottery is not won, the process proceeds to step 2407e without doing anything.

  In step 2407e, other effect control processes are executed, and this effect control process ends.

  Next, the content of the production of the second production that is a continuous production and the production of the first production that is a freeze production will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows the contents of the continuous effect and the freeze effect.

  FIG. 41 (b) shows that an effect is set in accordance with each operation, in which a duel between Tono-sama (the main character) and a samurai is performed. First, in the continuous production, the first stop operation cuts the sword into the sword, the second stop operation cuts the sword into the sword, and the third stop operation directs the sword and the sword together. Repeated.

  Here, if the game player 2 is won and there is no missing game, the main control unit 300 performs a freeze. At this time, the first sub-control unit 400 receives the freeze execution command and executes the freeze effect. This performance is a content that Tono-sama cuts with a sword and wins (see the bottom row in FIG. 41B). Since this production is performed immediately after the internal lottery, the entire production is a story that Tono-sama wins as a result of the battle between Tono-sama and Tsuji. That is, the continuous effect is an effect including a freeze effect.

  Further, the description of the sixth embodiment will be supplemented below.

  FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating conditions relating to execution of freeze.

  In FIG. 42, it is shown that two types of conditions, that is, the winning of the re-gamer 2 and the winning of the re-gamer 3 are freeze reservation conditions. In the above description, winning the re-game player 2 is a condition for freeze reservation, but there may be two or more types of freeze reservation conditions. In addition, for example, the freeze reservation establishment condition is established based on the player's operation, such that the winning combination other than the re-game player 2 or the internal winning combination instead of the winning combination is used as the freeze reservation establishment condition. If it is.

  FIG. 42 also shows that the freeze start time when winning the re-game player 2 and the freeze start time (freeze time) when winning the re-game player 3 are different. Similarly, it is shown that the determination conditions for freeze execution (freezing presence / absence determination conditions) are also different. In this way, the freeze start time and the freeze execution determination condition may be different for each type of freeze reservation condition, or may be common. That is, the freeze start condition may be different for each type of freeze reservation condition, or may be common.

  Here, it is conceivable that a freeze reservation condition is separately established in the freeze standby period after the freeze reservation is once made. A coping example in this case will be described with reference to FIGS. 43 to 45 are diagrams illustrating an example of processing when the freeze reservation condition is satisfied.

  First, FIG. 43A shows that the freeze start condition is satisfied after the freeze reservation (count start condition is satisfied) and the freeze is executed. FIG. 43B shows that a new freeze reservation condition is established before the freeze start condition is satisfied after the freeze reservation is made (freeze waiting period).

  Here, when the freeze is executed with the newly reserved content, the freeze start condition corresponding to the previous freeze reservation condition may not be satisfied. That is, whether or not the freeze reservation condition is newly established may be handled as one of the freeze start conditions. FIG. 43 (c) shows that the previous freeze start condition is not established because a new freeze reservation condition is established.

  Next, in order to prevent a new freeze from being reserved, one of the conditions for establishing the freeze reservation condition may be that it is not between the current freeze reservation and the start of the freeze (freeze waiting period). FIG. 44A shows that the freeze reservation condition is not established during the freeze standby period.

  FIG. 44 (b) shows that the freeze reservation condition is not satisfied during the execution of the freeze. If it is not such a configuration, for example, freeze effects may overlap or continue, and the freeze standby time may be changed. In this case, inconsistency with the continuous performance occurs or the progress of the game is hindered. However, with the configuration as shown in FIG. 44 (b), it is possible to prevent the period in which the freeze is not performed from being shortened, and to prevent inconsistency between the continuous effect and the freeze effect. it can.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 45 (a), priorities may be provided to these freezes after providing multiple types of freezes. For example, if a freeze with a high priority is set first, the freeze reservation condition with a low priority may not be established (FIG. 45 (b)). In addition, after the freeze reservation with the low priority is made before the freeze is executed, the freeze reservation condition with the high priority can be established, and then the freeze reservation condition with the high priority is established. The freeze start condition with low priority may not be satisfied (FIG. 45 (c)). In this case, even if there are a plurality of freeze effects, it is possible to reliably show the effect that the player wants to show to them.

  In the above description, the case where the start timing of the continuous effect including the freeze effect is the winning of the small role 1 (Cherry), but there is no particular limitation on the start timing of the continuous effect. For example, it may be started after the special gaming state is ended, or the first sub-control unit 400 may be started by lottery. FIG. 46 (a) shows an example in which a recreational player 1-2-5 is internally won and a continuous effect (second effect) is executed by lottery of the first sub-control unit 400. Yes. In addition, this continuous effect may end simultaneously with the end of the freeze effect. FIG. 46A shows that the second effect, which is a continuous effect, ends at the same time as the first effect, which is a freeze effect. Furthermore, you may make it perform the continuous production which may further include the continuous production including the freeze production. FIG. 45B shows that a continuous effect (third effect) that further includes a continuous effect (second effect) including a freeze effect (first effect) is being executed. .

<Seventh embodiment>
In the sixth embodiment, a continuous effect including an effect for notifying an operation for winning an internal winning combination is prepared, and the freeze is performed based on whether or not the internal winning combination is missed during the freeze waiting period corresponding to the freeze reservation. The example in which the start condition is satisfied or not is described. In the example described below (hereinafter referred to as the seventh embodiment), the execution time of the freeze executed when the freeze start condition is satisfied in the sixth embodiment is changed according to the number of winnings in the freeze waiting period. It is a modification. Hereinafter, the seventh embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the difference between the seventh embodiment and the sixth embodiment will be mainly described, and portions not particularly described shall be in accordance with the first embodiment and the sixth embodiment described above. .

  The features of the operation of the seventh embodiment will be described below using FIG. This figure is a diagram showing the characteristics of the operation of the seventh embodiment.

  In FIG. 38A described above, when the second effect including the effect in which the operation for making a prize for the internal winning combination is notified is being executed, the freeze is obtained by winning the re-game player 2. The flow has been described in which the reservation condition is satisfied and then the freeze start condition is satisfied and the freeze is executed because the game has not been missed over a plurality of games (in this example, 5 times). 47 (a) and 47 (b) show that freezing is executed in the same manner as this operation.

  In the explanation using FIG. 38 (a), the execution time of the freeze is not particularly mentioned, but in FIG. 47, the execution time of the freeze is configured to be longer depending on the number of wins of the small role in the freeze waiting period. . FIG. 47 shows that the freeze execution time is longer in the case of winning the small role twice (b) than in the case of not winning the small role (a).

  FIG. 48 is a table showing an example of the correspondence relationship between the number of small winning combinations and the freeze execution time. In FIG. 48 (a), the number of times a small role is won in five games is divided into three patterns, and three patterns of freezes 1 to 3 are associated with each of these. It is shown that In accordance with this table, in 5 games in the freeze waiting period, if there is no winning of a small role, a freezing for 3 seconds is executed, and if there are 1 to 3 winnings, a freezing for 5 seconds is executed. If there are ~ 5 wins, a 7-second freeze is executed. In the first sub-control unit 400, an effect is performed in accordance with the execution time of the freeze, but as the freeze execution time becomes longer, a flashy effect is performed to commemorate the acquisition of many medals. FIG. 48 (b) shows an example of the content of the effect corresponding to the freeze pattern (execution time).

  The first sub-control unit 400 may be configured to set the production content based on the information regarding the execution time of the freeze transmitted from the main control unit 300. Also, the first sub-control unit 400 may determine the number of winnings of the small role by a winning command. A configuration may be adopted in which the content of the effect is set by counting independently and the effect is executed at the timing when the freeze execution command is received.

  Note that the table shown in FIG. 48 shows the execution time of the freeze that is executed when the freeze start condition is satisfied. That is, the freeze start condition is not satisfied when there is even one miss, so even if the small role is won once, the freeze is not executed regardless of the contents of FIG.

  Hereinafter, a configuration for realizing the above-described operation will be described. In the following description, differences from the sixth embodiment will be mainly described, and portions that are not particularly described shall conform to the above-described sixth embodiment. In the seventh embodiment, among the processes described with reference to FIGS. 39 to 41, a part of the freeze counter update process shown in FIG. 40B is changed. Details of the freeze counter update processing will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing details of freeze counter update processing (step 1602e) in the seventh embodiment. In addition, the step which performs the process similar to FIG.40 (b) attaches | subjects and demonstrates the same code | symbol.

  First, in step 1631e, it is determined whether or not the value of the freeze counter provided in the RAM 308 is greater than zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step 1632e, and if not, the freeze counter update process is terminated.

  In step 1632e, the value of the freeze counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step 1633e.

  In step 1633e, it is determined whether or not an internal winning combination has been won. If the internal winning combination is won, the process proceeds to step 1630f. If the internal winning combination is not won, the process proceeds to step 1634e.

  In step 1634e, 1 is added to the value of the non-winning counter provided in the RAM 308, and the process proceeds to step 1635e. FIG. 49B illustrates the case where the value of the non-winning counter is 1.

  In step 1630f, it is determined whether or not a small role has been won. If a small combination is won, the process proceeds to step 1631f, 1 is added to the value of the small combination winning counter provided in the RAM 308, and then the process proceeds to step 1635e. If the winning combination is a combination other than a small combination, the process proceeds to step 1635e without doing anything. Note that FIG. 40B illustrates a case where the value of the small winning prize counter is 1.

  In step 1635e, it is determined whether or not the value of the freeze counter is zero. If the value of the freeze counter is 0, the process proceeds to step 1636e, and if not, the freeze counter update process is terminated.

  In step 1636e, it is determined whether or not the value of the non-winning counter is greater than zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step 1632f, and if not, the freeze counter update process is terminated.

  In Step 1632f, the value of the small role winning counter is referred to, and the freeze execution flag corresponding to the number of small role winning is set to ON. As described with reference to FIG. 48, the seventh embodiment is provided with a plurality of types of freezes, and there is a freeze execution flag corresponding to each type. When any one of the plural types of freeze execution flags is set to ON, the freeze execution timer is set in the freeze setting process of FIG. For example, when the freeze execution flag corresponding to the freeze type 2 shown in FIG. 48A is set to ON, a freeze execution timer for executing the freeze for 5 seconds is set. Further, the freeze is executed by executing the standby process similar to step 1201 of the medal insertion start operation reception process shown in FIG. 10 immediately after the internal lottery. On the other hand, the first sub-control unit 400 executes an effect that matches the execution time of the freeze (step 2402e in FIG. 41A). After this step 1632f, the freeze counter update process is terminated.

  In the seventh embodiment, the configuration in which the freeze execution flag is turned on (step 1632f) has been described. However, in this process, the freeze execution time corresponding to the number of winnings of the small role may be set directly. Further, in the present embodiment, the example in which the freeze execution time corresponding to the operation is set only once by turning on the freeze execution flag has been described. However, as described above, the freeze execution time varies depending on the operation. If it is set to, there are no restrictions on the timing and number of times of setting the freeze execution time. Therefore, for example, an initial value of the freeze execution time may be set when the freeze reservation condition is satisfied, and the value of the freeze execution time may be added or subtracted according to the subsequent operation. Alternatively, the freeze execution time value corresponding to the operation may be overwritten (the previously set value is discarded). Further, the timing for transmitting the information related to the freeze execution time to the first sub-control unit 400 may be configured to be transmitted in accordance with the set timing in the main control unit 300. The main control unit 300 may also perform the freeze execution time. May be configured to transmit to the first sub-control unit 400 at the time when is finally determined.

  In the seventh embodiment described above, after a continuous effect in the AT gaming state is executed as a continuous effect for notifying a predetermined operation, a freeze and a freeze according to the number of winnings (whether or not a predetermined operation has been performed) The example which sets the execution time of production was demonstrated. Here, in the case of a configuration without this continuous production, that is, the execution time of freeze and freeze production according to the number of winnings (whether or not a predetermined operation is performed) in the freeze standby period after the freeze reservation condition is established In the case of the configuration of performing, since the execution time of the freeze and the freeze effect changes according to the player's operation, it is possible to diversify the effect and entertain the player. In the case of this configuration, the freeze may be executed even when the winning combination is not won. In the above description, an example is described in which whether or not the player has performed a predetermined operation is determined based on the number of winning combinations. However, if it can be determined whether or not a predetermined operation has been performed, information other than the number of winning (for example, internal winning Information) may be used.

  So far, the example in which the main control unit 300 executes the freeze and the first sub-control unit 400 executes the freeze effect has been described. Further, in addition to this configuration, an effect (hereinafter referred to as a reel action) by a reel in charge of the main control unit 300 may be performed during freeze execution. Note that the operation of the reel in the progress of the normal game is repeated until the start lever 135 is accelerated to reach a constant speed, and is stopped by operating the stop buttons 137 to 139 after reaching the constant speed. However, the reel action executed during the freeze here is a reel rotation performed regardless of the progress of the game, for example, reverse rotation or rotation at a speed different from that during normal game progress. Thus, the player can be shown a rotation mode different from the reel rotation accompanying the progress of the normal game. This example will be described below.

  FIG. 50 is a diagram illustrating an example of a reel action corresponding to the type of freeze.

  FIG. 50A shows that reel action data is prepared corresponding to the three types of freeze described with reference to FIG. More specifically, the reel action data 1 corresponds to the freeze 1, the reel action data 2 corresponds to the freeze 2, and the reel action data 3 corresponds to the freeze 3. FIG. 50B shows details of each reel action.

  These reel actions are executed in accordance with the freeze execution time. For example, the freeze 1 is a freeze executed for 3 seconds, and the reel action data 1 corresponding thereto is data of a reel action executed for 3 seconds. FIG. 50B shows that reel action data 1 includes a reel action for a total of 3 seconds: a high-speed reverse rotation for 1 second, a high-speed forward rotation for 1 second, and a high-speed forward rotation for 1 second. Has been. Similarly, the reel action data 2 executed for 5 seconds corresponds to the freeze 2 executed for 5 seconds, and the reel action data 3 executed for 7 seconds corresponds to the freeze 3 executed for 7 seconds. It is shown that.

  Thus, during the freeze, not only the first sub-control unit 400 but also the main control unit 300 can execute the effect by the reel action, and the player can be entertained.

<Eighth Embodiment>
Next, a modified example (eighth embodiment) different from the seventh embodiment will be described for the sixth embodiment described above.

  In the above-described sixth embodiment, an example has been described in which it is determined whether or not to perform freeze (whether or not the freeze start condition is satisfied) depending on whether or not there is a failure during the freeze standby period. In the eighth embodiment to be described below, the above determination is made based on whether or not there is a transition of the gaming state during the freeze standby period. First, the outline of the eighth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows an outline of the operation of the eighth embodiment.

  The sixth embodiment is characterized by a so-called AT gaming state in which a stop operation for winning an internal winning combination is notified during execution of the second effect which is a continuous effect. Furthermore, in the sixth embodiment, based on the idea that there is no missing in the AT gaming state, it is determined whether or not the freezing is performed after estimating whether or not the continuous performance is being executed based on the presence or absence of missing. .

  On the other hand, the sixth embodiment shifts to the re-gaming high probability preparation state (RT3) by winning the re-game player 2 which is a freeze reservation condition. In this replay high probability ready state (RT3), the internal winning probability of the push order replay that wins either the replay combination 3 or the replay combination 4 by the stop operation is high (see FIG. 7). In this re-game high probability ready state (RT3), when the internal winning is performed in the push order replay, if it is in the continuous production which is also the AT game state, it will win the re-game player 3 and shift to the re-game high probability state (RT4). However, if this rendition is not executed, the re-gamer 4 is won with a high probability, so that the re-game low-probability state (RT0) is transferred with a high probability. That is, if the gaming state shifts from the re-gaming high probability ready state (RT3) to the re-gaming low probability state (RT0), it can be estimated that the continuous effect is not executed. The eighth embodiment is configured to determine whether or not to perform freeze based on the presence or absence of a game state transition based on such an idea. FIG. 51 (a) shows that the freeze is executed as it is because there is no transition from the re-gaming high probability ready state (RT3) to the re-gaming low probability state (RT0) in the freeze waiting period. ing. Further, in FIG. 51 (b), since the rendition is not performed, the re-game player 4 is won during the freeze waiting period, and the re-game high probability ready state (RT3) is changed to the re-game low probability state ( The transition to RT0) indicates that the freeze start condition is not satisfied and the freeze is not executed.

  Hereinafter, a configuration for realizing the above-described operation will be described. In the following description, differences from the sixth embodiment will be mainly described, and portions that are not particularly described shall conform to the above-described sixth embodiment. In the eighth embodiment, among the processes described with reference to FIGS. 39 to 41, a part of the freeze counter update process illustrated in FIG. 40B is changed. Details of the freeze counter update processing will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing details of freeze counter update processing (step 1602e) in the eighth embodiment. In addition, the step which performs the process similar to FIG.40 (b) attaches | subjects and demonstrates the same code | symbol.

  First, in step 1631e, it is determined whether or not the value of the freeze counter provided in the RAM 308 is greater than zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step 1632e, and if not, the freeze counter update process is terminated.

  In step 1632e, the value of the freeze counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step 1635e.

  In step 1635e, it is determined whether or not the value of the freeze counter is zero. If the value of the freeze counter is 0, the process proceeds to step 1630g, and if not, the freeze counter update process is terminated.

  In step 1630g, the information indicating the gaming state stored in the RAM 308 is referred to, and it is determined whether the gaming state is the re-gaming high probability ready state (RT3) or the re-gaming high probability state (RT4). . If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step 1631g, and if not, the freeze counter update process is terminated. FIG. 52B illustrates a case where the gaming state stored in the RAM 308 is the re-gaming high probability preparation state (RT3).

  In step 1637e, the freeze execution flag 3 is set to ON. When this flag is set to ON, the freeze execution timer is set in the freeze setting process of FIG. Further, the freeze is executed by executing the standby process similar to step 1201 of the medal insertion start operation reception process shown in FIG. 10 immediately after the internal lottery. On the other hand, the first sub-control unit 400 executes an effect that matches the execution time of the freeze (step 2402e in FIG. 41A). However, the portion that is the freeze execution flag in the freeze setting process of FIG.

  Furthermore, the description about the eighth embodiment will be supplemented below.

  FIG. 53 is a diagram showing conditions relating to execution of freeze.

  In FIG. 53, it is shown that two types of conditions, that is, the winning of the re-gamer 2 and the winning of the re-gamer 3 are freeze reservation conditions. In the above description, winning the re-game player 2 is a condition for freeze reservation, but there may be two or more types of freeze reservation conditions. In addition, for example, the freeze reservation establishment condition is established based on the player's operation, such that the winning combination other than the re-game player 2 or the internal winning combination instead of the winning combination is used as the freeze reservation establishment condition. If it is.

  Also, FIG. 53 shows that the freeze start time when winning the re-game player 2 and the freeze start time (freeze time) when winning the re-game player 3 are different. Similarly, it is shown that the determination conditions for freeze execution (freezing presence / absence determination conditions) are also different. In this way, the freeze start time and the freeze execution determination condition may be different for each type of freeze reservation condition, or may be common. That is, the freeze start condition may be different for each type of freeze reservation condition, or may be common. Also, as described with reference to FIGS. 43 to 45, these conditions may be combined.

<Ninth Embodiment>
Subsequently, a modified example (the ninth embodiment) of the eighth embodiment will be described. In the eighth embodiment, a case has been described in which a continuous effect including an effect in which an operation for winning an internal winning combination is informed is prepared, and whether or not this continuous effect is being executed is determined by the transition of the gaming state. . However, depending on the player, there is a case where the stop operation that has been informed so much that the operation is impatient is mistaken. The sixth to eighth embodiments described above are designed on the basis of the assumption that a continuous production is not in effect unless the result of following the notified stop operation. Therefore, if the notified stop operation is mistaken, the freeze effect included in this effect will not be executed despite the continuous effect.

  The ninth embodiment employs a configuration in which the execution time of the freeze is changed in accordance with the transition of the gaming state during the freeze standby period. The ninth embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the difference between the ninth embodiment and the eighth embodiment will be mainly described, and portions not particularly described shall be in accordance with the first embodiment and the eighth embodiment described above. .

  First, the features of the operation of the ninth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 54 and 55. FIG. 54 is a diagram showing the feature of the operation of the ninth embodiment. FIG. 55 is a table showing the fluctuation time of the freeze execution time. FIG. 54 (a) shows that a freeze with a short execution time is executed when a transition is made from the high-replay probability ready state (RT3) to the low-replay probability state (RT0) during the freeze standby period. ing. FIG. 54 (b) shows that a freeze with a long execution time is executed when a transition is made from the re-gaming high probability preparation state (RT3) to the re-gaming high probability state (RT4) during the freeze waiting period. It is shown. FIG. 55 shows the initial value of the freeze execution time stored in the ROM 306 and the variation time of the freeze execution time accompanying each game state transition. According to this table, the freeze execution time in FIG. 54A is 2 seconds (the initial value is 3 seconds and the subtraction time is 1 second when shifting to the low replay probability state (RT0)). The freeze execution time in (b) is 5 seconds (the initial value is 3 seconds and the addition time is 2 seconds when shifting to the high replay probability state (RT4)). If there is no transition of these gaming states, the freeze execution time remains set to the initial value (3 seconds).

  In FIG. 51 (b) described above, the freeze is not executed when the replay high probability preparation state (RT3) is shifted to the replay low probability state (RT0) during the freeze waiting period. This ninth embodiment The difference is that the freeze execution time is shortened. In the case of this configuration, even if the notified stop operation is mistaken once, only the execution time of the freeze is shortened. If the stop operation is not notified, the execution time of the freeze is subtracted many times and becomes 0 (freeze is not executed), so that it is possible to prevent the freeze effect included in the continuous effect from being executed alone. Even if the freeze effect is executed alone, it can be expected that the fun of the game will not be reduced if the execution time of the freeze is shortened. In this embodiment, the game state transition is used as a condition for adjusting the freeze execution time. However, depending on conditions other than the game state transition (stop operation, winning based on the stop operation, internal winning result based on the stop operation, etc.) Freeze execution time may be changed.

  In FIG. 55, the example in which the freeze execution time is added or subtracted in accordance with the transition of the gaming state has been described. This example will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 56A shows a table storing a plurality of times. Data corresponding to this table is stored in the ROM 306. For example, when it is decided to shift to the replay low probability state (RT0) and subtract the freeze execution time, the value selected from this table may be added to the value to be subtracted. In this case, it is preferable to prepare not only an effect according to the basic freeze execution time but also an effect according to the freeze execution time based on the lottery value. FIG. 56B shows an example in which the first sub control unit 400 prepares a freeze effect corresponding to these freeze execution times. In addition, the structure which determines the value of addition or subtraction by lottery from this table | surface may be sufficient, and the structure which sets a new freeze execution time, without adding or subtracting to a freeze execution time may be sufficient.

  Regarding the setting of the freeze execution time, as long as the freeze execution time is set to be different depending on the operation as described above, there is no limitation on the timing and number of times of setting the freeze execution time. Thus, for example, the freeze execution time may be set once, or the freeze execution time is set to an initial value when the freeze reservation condition is satisfied, and this freeze execution time is set according to the subsequent operation. The value may be added or subtracted, or the freeze execution time value corresponding to the operation may be overwritten (the previously set value is discarded) with respect to the set initial value. Good. Further, the timing for transmitting the information related to the freeze execution time to the first sub-control unit 400 may be configured to be transmitted in accordance with the set timing in the main control unit 300. The main control unit 300 may also perform the freeze execution time. May be configured to transmit to the first sub-control unit 400 at the time when is finally determined.

  In the ninth embodiment described above, a continuous effect that is an AT gaming state is executed as a continuous effect for notifying a predetermined operation, and then frozen according to the transition of the game state (whether or not a predetermined operation has been performed). The example of setting the execution time of the freeze effect has been described. Here, in the case of the configuration without this continuous effect, that is, the execution time of the freeze and the freeze effect in accordance with the transition of the gaming state (whether or not a predetermined operation is performed) during the freeze standby period after the freeze reservation condition is satisfied. In this configuration, the execution time of the freeze and the freeze effect changes depending on the game state (whether a predetermined operation has been performed), so the effect can be diversified according to the progress of the game. I can do it. In the case of this configuration, the freeze may be executed even when the winning combination is not won.

  Furthermore, the reel action as described with reference to FIG. 50 in the seventh embodiment may be executed. A specific example will be described below with reference to FIG. This figure shows an example of the reel action in the ninth embodiment.

  FIG. 57A shows that two types of reel actions are prepared. Of the two reel action data, the reel action data 11 is data of a reel action executed over 3 seconds. On the other hand, the reel action data 12 is data of a reel action executed over 2 seconds. FIG. 57 (b) shows details of these reel actions.

  FIG. 57 (c) shows reel action data used in accordance with the freeze execution time. For example, when the freeze execution time is 3 seconds, the reel action based on the reel action data 11 is executed. Further, when the freeze execution time is 5 seconds (basic time 3 seconds, addition of 2 seconds by transition to RT4), the reel action by the reel action data 11 and the reel action data 12 is continuously executed. When the freeze execution time is 2 seconds (basic time 3 seconds, 1 second subtraction by transition to RT0), the reel action based on the reel action data 11 is executed for 2 seconds. At this time, each reel action is configured such that the reel stops every second so that there is no sense of incongruity even if the reel action is stopped halfway. Instead of executing the reel action by the reel action data 11 for only 2 seconds, the reel action by the reel action data 12 may be executed. Thus, during the freeze, not only the first sub-control unit 400 but also the main control unit 300 can execute the effect by the reel action, and the player can be entertained.

<Tenth Embodiment>
In the above-described sixth embodiment, in the continuous performance, an effect that notifies the operation timing or the pressing order of the stop operation means is executed in order to establish the internal winning combination. Furthermore, if there is no missing during the freeze waiting period, it is determined that there is no possibility of missing the freeze waiting period based on the assumption that there is a high possibility that the continuous performance is being executed. Freezes as scheduled (freeze start condition is met).

  A modified example (tenth embodiment) described below is different from the sixth embodiment described above in that an effect that prompts the user to repeatedly hit the MAX bet button 132 during a continuous effect is executed. It should be noted that repeated hits are urged when the operation of the MAX bet button 132 is not related to the progress of the game. Here, when the MAX bet button 132 is repeatedly hit regardless of the progress of the game during the freeze standby period, it can be assumed that there is a high possibility that a continuous effect is being executed. In the tenth embodiment described below, based on this assumption, it is determined whether or not the MAX bet button 132 is repeatedly hit regardless of the progress of the game during the freeze standby period. Based on the determination result, the freeze start condition is determined. It is configured to determine whether or not it is established. In the following description, differences from the sixth embodiment will be mainly described, and portions that are not particularly described shall conform to the above-described sixth embodiment.

  First, the features of the operation of the tenth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram showing the characteristics of the operation of the tenth embodiment.

  First, in FIG. 58 (a), when the game state is the normal game state (RT0) and the continuous effect (second effect) is executed, the re-game player 1-2-5 is internally won. It is shown that the re-game player 2 is won. Here, the freeze reservation condition is satisfied. Note that, as described above, in this continuous effect (second effect), an effect that prompts repeated hitting of the MAX bet button 132 is executed.

  FIG. 58A shows that the MAX bet button 132 is continuously hit in five games (freeze waiting period) thereafter. The fact that the MAX bet button 132 is repeatedly hit during the freeze standby period means that there is a high possibility that a continuous performance is being executed. Therefore, when the MAX bet button 132 is repeatedly hit during the freeze standby period, the freeze is executed as scheduled (the freeze start condition is satisfied). FIG. 58A shows that the freeze and the freeze effect are executed when the freeze start condition is satisfied.

  On the other hand, FIG. 58 (b) shows the case where the internal winning combination and winning combination are the same as in FIG. 58 (a), but the continuous production is not executed and the MAX bet button 132 is not operated. ing. When the continuous effect is not executed, it is unlikely that the MAX bet button 132 is repeatedly hit regardless of the progress of the game during the freeze standby period. Therefore, if the MAX bet button 132 is not repeatedly hit during the freeze standby period, the freeze is not executed (the freeze start condition is not satisfied). FIG. 58 (b) shows that the freeze start condition is not satisfied and the freeze and the freeze effect are not executed.

  In the tenth embodiment, the first sub-control unit 400 notifies a predetermined operation (operation of the MAX bet button 132) in a continuous performance, and the player performs an operation according to the notification content. Then, by making the main control unit 300 determine whether or not this operation has been performed, it is possible to estimate whether or not a continuous effect is being executed by the main control unit 300. Specifically, since it is configured by one-way communication capable of transmitting data only from the main control unit 300 to the first sub-control unit 400, in the case of an effect in which the first sub-control unit 400 determines whether or not to perform the effect, However, if there is a player operation in accordance with the notification content performed by the first sub-control unit 400, the main control unit 300 can generally grasp the notification content, If the notification content and the effect being executed are associated with each other, the main control unit 300 can determine from the player operation whether to freeze or not. The operation notified by the first sub-control unit 400 is not limited to the operation for winning the internal winning combination, for example, pressing a bet during reel rotation, pressing a stop button for a stopped reel, etc. It may be an operation. It is only necessary that the main control unit 300 can determine whether or not these operations are performed based on the notified timing. In order to make this determination in the main control unit 300, it is necessary to prepare information for determining the operation notified by the first sub control unit 400. In the tenth embodiment, information on the number of operations of the MAX bet button 132 during the freeze standby period is used as information for determining this operation. With the configuration described above, it is possible to execute a continuous effect including a freeze effect.

  Hereinafter, a configuration for realizing the tenth embodiment described above will be described.

  First, with reference to FIG. 59, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 in the tenth embodiment will be described. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main process of the main control unit in the tenth embodiment.

  The main control unit main process shown in this flowchart is the medal insertion start operation acceptance process (step 1001) of the processes described with reference to FIG. 39 (more specifically, FIG. 8). 1001h). The details of the medal insertion effect operation start operation acceptance process (step 1001h) will be described below with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing details of the medal insertion effect operation start operation acceptance process (step 1001h) shown in FIG.

  First, in step 1200h, it is determined whether the insertion number counter for counting the number of inserted medals is smaller than 3, that is, whether up to three medals have not been inserted yet. This step 1200h is repeatedly executed until the number of inserted medals reaches three. When the value of the input number counter becomes 3, the process proceeds to step 1201h.

  In step 1201h, it is determined whether or not a specific period is set. This specific period is a period provided for determining consecutive hits of the MAX bet button 132 during the freeze standby period. More specifically, a specific period flag provided in a predetermined area in the RAM 308 is set to ON in the gaming state control process (step 1101) after winning the re-gamer 2, and the specific period is determined based on this flag. It is determined whether or not. If it is the specific period, the process proceeds to step 1202h, and if it is not the specific period, the process proceeds to step 1206h.

  In step 1202h, it is determined whether or not the MAX bet button 132 has been operated. If the MAX bet button 132 is operated, the process proceeds to step 1203h. If there is no operation, the process proceeds to step 1206h. The MAX bet button 132 operation in step 1202h is not an operation for causing the game to proceed, but an operation for transmitting an effect command to the first sub-control unit 400. The first sub-control unit 400 can update the production by receiving the production command.

  In Step 1203h, 1 is added to the operation number counter stored in the RAM 308, and the process proceeds to Step 1204h. FIG. 60B illustrates a value when the operation number counter is 1, that is, when the MAX bet button 132 is operated once within a specific period. In addition, the value of the operation number counter is initialized to 0 when the specific period described above is set.

  In step 1204h, it is determined whether or not the number of operations of the MAX bet button 132 during a specific period is greater than 4 using the value of the operation number counter. In the present embodiment, when the MAX bet button 132 is operated five times or more in a specific period, it is determined that the MAX bet button has been repeatedly hit. Note that the number of times of 5 is an example, and various determination times can be set according to the length of the freeze standby period, for example. If the number of operations of the MAX bet button 132 is greater than 4 in step 1204h, the process proceeds to step 1205h. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step 1206h.

  In step 1205h, the freeze execution flag 4 is set to ON. By setting this flag to ON, the freeze execution timer is set in the freeze setting process of FIG. 12 (step 1008 of FIG. 59). Further, the freeze is executed by executing the standby process similar to the step 1201 of the medal insertion start operation acceptance process shown in FIG. 10 immediately after the internal lottery. On the other hand, the first sub-control unit 400 executes an effect that matches the execution time of the freeze (step 2402e in FIG. 41A). However, the portion that is the freeze execution flag in the freeze setting process of FIG.

  In step 1206h, it is determined whether an operation of the start lever 135 is detected. If there is no operation of the start lever 135, the process returns to step 1201h. If not, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit.

  Further, the description of the tenth embodiment will be supplemented below.

  FIG. 61 is a diagram showing conditions relating to execution of freeze.

  In FIG. 61, it is shown that two types of conditions, that is, the winning of the re-gamer 2 and the winning of the re-gamer 3 are freeze reservation conditions. In the above description, winning the re-game player 2 is a condition for freeze reservation, but there may be two or more types of freeze reservation conditions. In addition, for example, the freeze reservation establishment condition is established based on the player's operation, such that the winning combination other than the re-game player 2 or the internal winning combination instead of the winning combination is used as the freeze reservation establishment condition. If it is.

  Also, FIG. 61 shows that the freeze start time when winning the re-gamer 2 and the freeze start time (freeze time) when winning the re-gamer 3 are different. Similarly, it is shown that the determination conditions for freeze execution (freezing presence / absence determination conditions) are also different. In this way, the freeze start time and the freeze execution determination condition may be different for each type of freeze reservation condition, or may be common. That is, the freeze start condition may be different for each type of freeze reservation condition, or may be common. Also, as described with reference to FIGS. 43 to 45, these conditions may be combined.

<Eleventh embodiment>
In the tenth embodiment, a continuous effect including an effect that prompts the user to operate the MAX bet button 132 is prepared, and the MAX bet button 132 that is not related to the progress of the game is performed during the freeze standby period corresponding to the freeze reservation. An example has been described in which it is determined whether the freeze start condition is satisfied or not based on whether or not (operated five or more times). In the example described below (hereinafter referred to as the eleventh embodiment), the execution time of the freeze executed when the freeze start condition is satisfied in the tenth embodiment is expressed as a MAX bet that is not related to the progress of the game during the freeze standby period. In this modification, the number of operations of the button 132 is changed. The eleventh embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the difference between the eleventh embodiment and the tenth embodiment will be mainly described, and the portions not particularly described shall conform to the first embodiment and the tenth embodiment described above. .

  The features of the operation of the eleventh embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. FIG. 62 is a diagram showing the characteristics of the operation of the eleventh embodiment. FIG. 63 is a table showing an example of a correspondence relationship between the number of operations of the MAX bet button 132 that is not related to the progress of the game during the freeze standby period and the freeze execution time.

  In FIG. 58A described above, the freeze reservation condition is satisfied by winning the re-gamer 2 when the continuous effect (second effect) including the effect of prompting the operation of the MAX bet button 132 is executed. Then, the freezing start condition is satisfied and the freezing is executed when the MAX bet button 132 is continuously hit (5 times of operation) regardless of the progress of the game for a plurality of times (in this example, 5 times). Explained the flow. Further, the example shown in FIG. 62 is configured such that the freeze execution time may be changed according to the number of operations of the MAX bet button 132. FIG. 62A shows an example in which the freeze execution time is shortened because the number of operations of the MAX bet button 132 is small. FIG. 62B shows an example in which the freeze execution time is lengthened due to the large number of operations of the MAX bet button 132. FIG. 63 shows details of the freeze execution time that is changed according to the initial value (basic time) of the freeze execution time and the number of operations of the MAX bet button 132. As long as the freeze execution time is set to be different according to the operation of the MAX bet button 132, there is no limitation on the timing and number of times of setting the freeze execution time. Further, the timing for transmitting the information related to the freeze execution time to the first sub-control unit 400 may be configured to be transmitted in accordance with the set timing in the main control unit 300. The main control unit 300 may also perform the freeze execution time. May be configured to transmit to the first sub-control unit 400 at the time when is finally determined.

  The first sub-control unit 400 may be configured to set the contents of the effect based on the information regarding the execution time of the freeze transmitted from the main control unit 300, and that the MAX bet button 132 has been operated. The content of the effect may be set by uniquely counting the number of operations of the MAX bet button 132, which is not related to the progress of the game, using a command indicating the above.

  Note that the table shown in FIG. 63 shows the execution time of the freeze that is executed when the freeze start condition is satisfied. That is, if the MAX bet button 132 that is not related to the progress of the game is not operated, the freeze start condition is not satisfied and the freeze is not executed.

<Twelfth embodiment>
In the modified example (the twelfth embodiment) described below, the freeze starts when the freeze reservation condition is established by the internal winning of the bonus and the chance button (not shown) is operated at a predetermined timing during the subsequent freeze standby period. The condition is met. The features of the operation of the twelfth embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 64 and 65. FIG. 64 is a diagram showing characteristics of the operation of the twelfth embodiment, and FIG. 65 is a diagram showing characteristics of the operation of the twelfth embodiment different from that of FIG. In the following description, the difference between the twelfth embodiment and the first embodiment will be mainly described, and portions not particularly described shall be in accordance with the first embodiment described above.

  FIG. 64 and FIG. 65 show that a bonus (special role) internal winning state is shifted to a bonus internal winning state and a bonus winning state is subsequently transferred to a bonus gaming state. Simultaneously with the start of this bonus game state, the first sub-control unit 400 executes continuous effects over a plurality of games. This continuous production is divided into an introduction part and a main part. First, the production of the main part is the main of this continuous production, and multiple types (two types here) of production are prepared. In the introductory part executed before the main body part, an effect of selecting the type of effect executed in the main body part is performed. In this effect, it is notified that one of the effects can be selected by the player's operation. More specifically, the effect scheduled to be executed in the main body part is switched every unit time (for example, 3 seconds), and when the effect desired by the player can be selected, it is selected by operating the chance button. The kind of production will be executed in the main part. In FIG. 64, options for a plurality of types of effects are indicated by T1 and T2, and these options are sequentially switched every 3 seconds (indicating 1 second per step). It is also shown that the chance button has been operated when the selectable option is T1. In this case, the type of effect corresponding to T1 is executed in the main body portion. When the chance button is operated at the timing corresponding to T2, the type of effect corresponding to T2 is executed on the main body portion.

  Here, the effect performed by the option T1 is a continuous effect (second effect) that may include a freeze effect. On the other hand, the effect performed by the option T2 is a continuous effect (third effect) that does not include the freeze effect. The main control unit 300 starts counting from the point of transition to the bonus game state, and determines which stage type is selected when the chance button is operated. When the chance button is operated at the timing of selecting T1 according to the determination result, the main control unit 300 performs freeze during the continuous performance. In addition, in accordance with this timing, the first sub-control unit 400 executes a freeze effect (first effect). In FIG. 64, when the chance button is operated at the timing of selecting T1, a continuous effect (second effect) that may include a freeze effect is executed, and further freeze and freeze effect (first effect) are executed. Has been shown to be. When the chance button is operated at the timing of selecting T2, the main control unit 300 does not execute the freeze, and the first sub-control unit 400 does not execute the freeze effect. FIG. 65 shows that a continuous effect (third effect) that does not include a freeze effect is executed by operating the chance button at the timing of selecting T2.

  According to this embodiment, the player can select whether or not to execute the freeze effect. In the above description, the example in which the introductory part effect (the effect of selecting the effect type) is executed at the stage of winning the bonus game state has been described, but the execution timing of this effect may be before the execution of the freeze effect. Any timing may be used. Further, although the operation of the chance button not shown in the drawing has been described as an example, an operation means used for such an operation may be provided separately, and an operation means (for example, a MAX bet button 132) that can be operated by the player is provided. It may be used (shared) as a chance button. That is, the main control unit 300 determines a predetermined operation reception timing during a period during which a predetermined operation reception (for example, reception of the MAX bet button 132) is performed, and freezes if the determined operation reception timing is a timing for performing a freeze. Execute. The first sub-control unit 400 executes an effect suggesting that it is a period for performing a predetermined operation reception during a period including a period for performing the predetermined operation reception, and the operation reception timing is a timing for performing the freeze. In this case, a continuous effect (second effect) that includes a freeze effect among a plurality of effects is executed.

<13th Embodiment>
In the twelfth embodiment described above, an example has been described in which the type of effect of the main part of the continuous effect is determined according to the operation timing of the chance button in the introduction part that is executed before the main part. In the modification described below, an example in which the type of effect on the main body portion is determined according to the combination of operations of the stop buttons 137 to 139 will be described. The features of the operation of the thirteenth embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 66 and 67. FIG. 66 is a diagram showing characteristics of the operation of the thirteenth embodiment, and FIG. 67 is a diagram showing characteristics of the operation of the thirteenth embodiment different from that of FIG. In the following description, the difference between the thirteenth embodiment and the twelfth embodiment will be mainly described, and the portions not particularly described shall conform to the twelfth embodiment described above.

  66 and 67 show that the effect (mission effect) of the introduction portion of the continuous effect is executed at the start of the bonus game state. This mission effect is an effect executed by the first sub-control unit 400. In this mission effect, first, the choice of which course to take on the left, middle, and right three-way is shown, and when one option is selected, the same option is shown again. Furthermore, when the selected combination of options matches a predetermined combination, “Success” is finally displayed. In this case, a continuous effect (second effect) that may further include a freeze effect (first effect) is executed. Further, when the freezing by the main control unit 300 is executed during the continuous production, the first sub-control unit 400 executes the freezing production accordingly. FIG. 66 shows that “Success” is finally displayed in the mission effect, and that the freeze and the freeze effect (first effect) are being executed during the subsequent continuous effect (second effect). Note that the content of the freeze production here is a content congratulating that the mission production was “success”. In this way, by making the content related to the content of the introduction part, the player can be entertained with the unity of the production.

  On the other hand, when the combination of options selected in the mission effect does not match the predetermined combination, “failure” is finally displayed. In this case, a continuous effect (third effect) that does not include the freeze effect is further executed. In this case, freezing by the main control unit 300 is not executed during the continuous performance. FIG. 67 shows that “failure” is finally displayed in the mission effect, and then only the continuous effect (third effect) is executed.

  In the thirteenth embodiment, in the mission effect, the combination of options corresponding to “success”, that is, the operation information of the stop buttons 137 to 139 for executing the freeze and the freeze effect is the main control when the bonus game state is entered. Is transmitted from the unit 300 to the first sub-control unit 400. That is, both the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 are configured to share operation information on the stop buttons 137 to 139 for performing freeze and freeze execution. The operation information only needs to be prepared at the time of determining the player's operation. For example, the transmission timing of this information may be at the time of bonus internal winning, or immediately before displaying (determining) a “success” or “failure” screen. Alternatively, the operation information may be transmitted every time a selection operation is performed during the mission effect, and “success” or “failure” may be determined at each selection operation.

  The main control unit 300 determines whether or not the freeze can be executed depending on whether or not the operation is performed according to the operation information. On the other hand, in the first sub-control unit 400, based on the operation information transmitted from the main control unit 300 and the command corresponding to each operation, a continuous effect that may display a “success” during the mission effect and may include a freeze effect. Whether or not to execute a continuous effect that does not include a freeze effect by displaying “failure” during the mission effect. In addition, for example, the first sub-control unit 400 prepares an effect to be selected using the stop buttons 137 to 139 in addition to the above three-way effect, and the operation information transmitted from the main control unit 300 is different even when the operation information is the same. Different types of mission effects may be executed. In the upper right table in FIG. 66, it is shown that a plurality of mission effects are prepared. Moreover, the structure which the main control part 300 transmits the command which determines which effect is used among these mission effects may be sufficient.

  In this embodiment, since the execution of the freeze effect is determined according to the player's operation, the player who expects the effect to be executed can be entertained. In addition, the freeze performed by the main control unit 300 and the second effect (first effect) performed by the first sub-control unit 400 are performed with high accuracy. In the above description, an example in which the stop buttons 137 to 139 are used as options has been described, but other operation means such as a start lever 135 and bet buttons 130 to 132 may be used. That is, the main control unit 300 determines one operation reception mode from a plurality of types of operation reception modes in which operation reception modes for a predetermined period (for example, the reception order of the stop buttons 137 to 139 over a plurality of games) are determined. (Referred to as “decision operation acceptance mode”), information related to the decision operation acceptance mode is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400, and it is determined whether the operation acceptance mode is the same as the decision operation acceptance mode for a predetermined period of time, When the determination result indicates that the operation reception mode and the determination operation reception mode are the same, freeze is executed. The first sub-control unit 400 executes any one effect from a plurality of types of effects based on the information related to the determination operation reception mode included in the received information, and information that freezes the received information. If it is included, a continuous effect (second effect) that may include a freeze effect is executed.

<Fourteenth embodiment>
In the embodiment described so far, the example in which it is determined whether or not to perform the freeze and the freeze effect according to various conditions has been described. In the modification described below (fourteenth embodiment), the execution period of the freeze and the freeze effect is extended (terminated) in response to a predetermined operation (operation of the start lever 135 in this embodiment) during the freeze period once executed. Change the timing). The outline of the fourteenth embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG. FIG. 68 is a diagram showing the characteristics of the operation of the fourteenth embodiment. In the following description, the difference between the fourteenth embodiment and the first embodiment will be mainly described, and portions not particularly described shall be in accordance with the first embodiment described above. In addition, the freeze in the present embodiment is configured to detect whether or not the operation means has been operated, but the game is not advanced based on this operation.

  FIG. 68 (a) shows that a continuous effect (second effect) that may include a freeze effect is being executed. In this continuous effect (second effect), a notification that prompts the user to operate the start lever 135 is executed as a predetermined operation. By operating the start lever 135 according to this notification, the main control unit 300 executes the freeze and the first sub control unit 400 executes the freeze effect (first effect). FIG. 68A shows that the freeze and the freeze effect are being executed during the continuous effect. The predetermined operation may be an operation of stop buttons 137 to 139, bet buttons 130 to 132, and chance buttons (not shown, an effect button connected to the first sub-control unit 400).

  In this embodiment, the execution period of the freeze executed by the main control unit 300 is longer than the execution period of the freeze effect (first effect) executed by the first sub-control unit 400. Therefore, the freezing effect started at the same time as the freezing ends before the freezing. At this time, the player sees the notification of the start lever 135 by the continuous effect again by the end of the freeze effect. In this state, since the freeze is being executed, the operation of the start lever 135 is detected, but the game does not proceed by this operation.

  FIG. 68B shows an example in which the start lever 135 is operated in accordance with the notification during the continuous performance. In this case, it is shown that the freeze execution period is newly set by operating the start lever 135 and that the freeze effect has started. In this case, as a result, the freeze execution period is extended, and the freeze effect is executed twice. Here, the freeze effect executed twice does not have to be the same content, but may be an effect of the same execution time and included in the continuous effect.

  Thus, if the start lever 135 is operated according to the notification when the freeze effect is completed, the freeze is extended and the freeze effect is executed. However, the number of times of freezing extension is set in advance, and freezing extension beyond this number is not performed. As a result, the freeze effect is not executed. FIG. 68 (c) shows that the freeze extension is not performed more than a preset number of times.

  Accordingly, the fourteenth embodiment is a gaming machine including a main control unit including an internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination and a sub-control unit for performing production control, wherein the main control unit is A transmission means for transmitting game information to the sub-control unit, a winning determination means for determining the winning of the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and a winning of a specific combination by the winning determination means. A specific game state setting means for setting a specific game state over a plurality of games, and a freeze execution means for executing a freeze based on the fact that the freeze execution condition is satisfied, Is determined when the specific winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination by the internal winning combination determining means and a predetermined condition is satisfied in the game for which the internal winning combination is determined. If the condition is satisfied and the freeze execution condition is satisfied, the freeze is executed in a predetermined number of games that are a partial period of the plurality of games in which the specific game state is set, When the freeze execution condition is not satisfied, the freeze is not executed in the plurality of games in which the specific game state is set, and the freeze execution means further includes a predetermined period that is a partial period of the plurality of games. If a predetermined operation is received while the freeze is being executed for the number of games, the freeze is executed by extending the predetermined number of games, and the predetermined game is a partial period of a plurality of games. If a predetermined operation is not accepted while the number of freezes is being executed, execution of the freeze is terminated after the predetermined number of games have elapsed, and the number of times of extension is predetermined. And the number of times determined in the game progression process (eg, the number determined by lottery to determine the number of extension times. The number determined according to the degree of progress of the game) In such a case, even if a predetermined operation is received while the freeze is being executed, the execution of the freeze is terminated when the predetermined number of games has elapsed, and the sub-control unit is transmitted from the transmission means. If it is determined that the specific combination is determined as an internal winning combination and the predetermined condition is satisfied based on the information obtained, the first effect is executed in accordance with the execution period of the freeze. And a second effect that is an effect over a plurality of games and may include the first effect, both that the specific combination is determined as an internal winning combination and that the predetermined condition is not established If you meet If it is determined, a third effect that is an effect over a plurality of games and does not include the first effect is executed, and the sub-control unit further sets a period for performing the first effect as a freeze execution period. The notification effect for prompting a predetermined operation is performed during a period shorter than the predetermined number of games, and before the predetermined number of games for which freezing is executed after the end of the first effect. Is the same number of times that the freeze is extended.

  In the fourteenth embodiment, the execution of the freeze effect is determined according to the player's operation during the freeze period, so that the player who expects the effect to be executed can be entertained. In the above description, the example in which the freeze and the freeze effect are executed by operating the start lever 135 has been described. However, operation means other than the start lever 135 (for example, the stop buttons 137 to 139 and the bet buttons 130 to 132). Good.

<Fifteenth embodiment>
Hereinafter, a modified example (a fifteenth embodiment) of the fourteenth embodiment will be described. FIG. 69 is a diagram showing the feature of the operation of the fifteenth embodiment.

  The configuration of the fifteenth embodiment shown in FIG. 69 is the same as that of the fourteenth embodiment in that a freeze effect is performed by an operation during the freeze. However, it is different from the fourteenth embodiment in that the execution time of the freeze set initially is not extended. A specific flow will be described below. In the following description, the difference between the fifteenth embodiment and the fourteenth embodiment will be mainly described, and parts not specifically described shall be in accordance with the above-described fourteenth embodiment.

  FIG. 69 (a) shows that the start lever 135 is operated in accordance with the notification during the continuous effect (second effect), and the freeze and the freeze effect (first effect) are executed. Here, the execution time of the freeze is not set in particular. The freeze execution time may be set to a length (for example, 30 seconds) at which the freeze effect can be executed a plurality of times. The end of the freeze will be described later. Also in this embodiment, the freeze effect ends before the freeze as in the 14th embodiment, and the player sees the notification of the start lever 135 by the continuous effect again by the end of the freeze effect. .

  FIG. 69B shows an example in which the start lever 135 is operated according to the notification during the continuous performance. In this case, it is shown that the freeze effect is newly started by operating the start lever 135. Unlike the fourteenth embodiment, there is no extension of the freeze execution period. Here, whether or not to start the freeze effect is determined by lottery. FIG. 69B shows that the lottery for the freeze effect is won twice by operating the start lever 135. On the other hand, if the lottery for the freezing effect is not won, the freezing ends at that time. FIG. 69 (c) shows that the freezing lottery has not been won and the freezing has ended. The freezing effect lottery is executed by the main control unit 300. The main control unit 300 ends the freezing based on this result. On the other hand, in the first sub-control unit 400, the lottery result of the freeze effect is transmitted from the main control unit 300, and the freeze effect is executed based on this information.

  Similar to the fourteenth embodiment, in the fifteenth embodiment, the player who expects the effect to be executed is determined by determining the execution of the freeze effect according to the player's operation during the freeze period. Can entertain.

  Therefore, the fifteenth embodiment is a gaming machine including a main control unit including an internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination and a sub-control unit for performing production control, wherein the main control unit is A transmission means for transmitting game information to the sub-control unit, a winning determination means for determining the winning of the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and a winning of a specific combination by the winning determination means. A specific game state setting means for setting a specific game state over a plurality of games, and a freeze execution means for executing a freeze based on the fact that the freeze execution condition is satisfied, Is determined when the specific winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination by the internal winning combination determining means, and a predetermined condition is satisfied in the game in which the internal winning combination is determined. If the condition is satisfied and the freeze execution condition is satisfied, the freeze is executed in a part of a plurality of games in which the specific game state is set, and the freeze execution condition is satisfied. If not, freeze is not executed in the plurality of games in which the specific game state is set, and the sub-control unit determines whether the specific combination is internal based on the information transmitted from the transmission means. If it is determined that both the winning combination and the predetermined condition are satisfied, the first effect executed in accordance with the execution period of the freeze and the effect over a plurality of games, A second presentation that may include one presentation is executed, and it is determined that the specific combination is determined as an internal winning combination and that the predetermined condition is not satisfied. In such a case, the third effect is an effect over a plurality of games and does not include the first effect, and the sub-control unit further sets a period for performing the first effect as a freeze execution period. The period is shorter than the predetermined number of games, and during the period before the end of the predetermined number of games for which the freeze has been executed after the end of the first effect, a notification effect that prompts a predetermined operation is performed and the freeze is executed. When a predetermined operation is received during the operation, the first effect is newly executed if a condition for executing the first effect is newly satisfied. The sub-control unit sets the number of times that the first effect is newly performed, a predetermined number of times, or the number of times determined in the game progression process (for example, the number of times determined by lottery that determines the number of times of extension, the degree of progress of the game). The number of times determined according to the number of times) may be set, and the first effect may be executed by this number of times.

<Sixteenth Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a modified example (sixteenth embodiment) of the fourteenth embodiment will be described. FIG. 70 is a diagram showing the feature of the operation of the sixteenth embodiment.

  In the fourteenth and fifteenth embodiments, a freeze effect is newly set by an operation during freezing. On the other hand, in the sixteenth embodiment described below, the freeze execution time is set by the main control unit 300 when the freeze is first set, and the number of freeze effects is set by the first sub-control unit 400. Is done. That is, it is different from the fourteenth embodiment and the fifteenth embodiment in that the freeze is not newly set by the operation during the freeze. A specific flow will be described below. In the following description, the difference between the sixteenth embodiment and the fourteenth embodiment will be mainly described, and portions not particularly described shall be in accordance with the fourteenth embodiment described above.

  FIG. 70 (a) shows that the start lever 135 is operated in accordance with the notification during the continuous effect (second effect), and the freeze and four freeze effects (first effect) are executed. Here, the execution time of the freeze is a time obtained by summing the intervals between the freeze effects and four freeze effects. The execution time of the freeze is determined by lottery at the main control unit 300. The first sub-control unit 400 that has received this information sets a freeze effect corresponding to the freeze execution time.

  In this embodiment, the player will see a plurality of freeze effects during the freeze period. Here, in the interval between the freeze effect and the freeze effect, the notification of the start lever 135 by the continuous effect is seen as in the fourteenth embodiment.

  FIG. 70 (b) shows an example in which the start lever 135 is operated in accordance with the notification during the interval (between the first first effect and the second first effect). Yes. In this case, when the start lever 135 is operated, the execution timing of the freeze effect to be executed next is advanced. FIG. 70B shows that the start timing of the second freeze effect is slightly advanced. When the notification is not followed, the freeze effect is executed at a set timing without being advanced.

  By operating the start lever 135 during the interval between the freeze effects according to the flow described above, it is possible to make an impression that the freeze effect is being executed by the player's own operation. FIG. 70 (c) shows that the second and subsequent freeze effects are all executed at the timing advanced by the player's operation. As described above, in the sixteenth embodiment, since the execution of the freeze effect is determined according to the player's operation during the freeze period, it is possible to entertain the player who expects the effect to be executed. Can do.

  Accordingly, the sixteenth embodiment is a gaming machine including a main control unit including an internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination and a sub-control unit for performing production control, wherein the main control unit is A transmission means for transmitting game information to the sub-control unit, a winning determination means for determining the winning of the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and a winning of a specific combination by the winning determination means. A specific game state setting means for setting a specific game state over a plurality of games, and a freeze execution means for executing a freeze based on the fact that the freeze execution condition is satisfied, Is determined when the specific winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination by the internal winning combination determining means, and a predetermined condition is satisfied in the game in which the internal winning combination is determined. If the condition is satisfied and the freeze execution condition is satisfied, the freeze is executed in a part of a plurality of games in which the specific game state is set, and the freeze execution condition is satisfied. If not, freeze is not executed in the plurality of games in which the specific game state is set, and the sub-control unit determines whether the specific combination is internal based on the information transmitted from the transmission means. If it is determined that both the winning combination and the predetermined condition are satisfied, the first effect executed in accordance with the execution period of the freeze and the effect over a plurality of games, A second presentation that may include one presentation is executed, and it is determined that the specific combination is determined as an internal winning combination and that the predetermined condition is not satisfied. In such a case, the third effect is an effect over a plurality of games and does not include the first effect, and the sub-control unit further sets a period for performing the first effect as a freeze execution period. The period is shorter than the predetermined number of games, and during the period before the end of the predetermined number of games for which the freeze has been executed after the end of the first effect, a notification effect that prompts a predetermined operation is performed and the freeze is executed. If a predetermined operation is received during the operation, the first effect is newly executed, and the number of times the first effect is newly performed is determined by a predetermined number of times or a game progress process. Is set to the number of times determined by (for example, the number of times determined by lottery for determining the number of extension times. The number of times determined according to the degree of progress of the game), and the first effect is executed for this number of times. After performing the production, a predetermined period (eg 3 seconds) ), The first production is newly started, and during this predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds), a notification effect for prompting a predetermined operation is performed, and during this predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds), a predetermined production is performed. When the operation is accepted, the first effect is executed immediately after the acceptance of the predetermined operation without waiting for the elapse of a predetermined period (eg, 3 seconds).

<Other embodiments>
Each configuration in the embodiment described above may be combined with the configuration in the other embodiments as long as they do not overlap. For example, the configuration of the twelfth and thirteenth embodiments may be incorporated into another embodiment (for example, the sixth embodiment). In addition, the reel action as described in the seventh embodiment may be executed together with the freeze in another embodiment.

  Further, the processing described in each embodiment is an example. For example, the processing described in each embodiment can be realized such that the freeze execution time is set to 0 instead of setting the freeze execution time. That's fine.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they are merely illustrative examples and do not particularly limit 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.

In the above explanation,
A sub-control unit (first sub-control unit 400) that performs effect control;
A main control unit (main control unit 300) including transmission means (CPU 304, step 1106 in FIG. 9) for transmitting game information to the sub-control unit;
A game table (seventh and ninth embodiments) comprising:
The main control unit
Operation means for receiving player's operation (bet buttons 130 to 132, start lever 135, stop buttons 137 to 139);
When the freeze reservation condition (step 1601e in FIG. 40A) is satisfied, the freeze start condition that is satisfied after a predetermined number of games have passed (steps 1635e and 1636e in FIG. 49A in the seventh embodiment). Freeze is executed based on the establishment of the freeze), and freeze execution means (CPU 304, FIG. 47) is not executed during the freeze waiting period, which is a period from when the freeze reservation condition is satisfied until the freeze start condition is satisfied. (See (Seventh Embodiment), FIG. 54 (Ninth Embodiment)),
The freeze execution means includes
When the freeze reservation condition is satisfied, a first specific time is set in a freeze scheduled period that is a freeze execution period after the freeze start condition is satisfied (in the description of the seventh and ninth embodiments, the freeze execution time (See the description of the settings for)
In the freeze waiting period, it is determined whether or not the operation of the operation means is a predetermined operation (step 1636e in FIG. 49A in the seventh embodiment and step 1630g in FIG. 52A in the ninth embodiment). )
Further, the freeze execution means includes:
If it is determined that the operation of the operation means during the freeze standby period is the predetermined operation, the freeze scheduled period is changed from the first specific time to the second specific time (seventh embodiment, ninth embodiment). In the description of the form, refer to the description of setting the freeze execution time)
The transmission means includes
When the freeze reservation condition is satisfied, first information is transmitted to the sub-control unit, and when the freeze scheduled period is changed to the second specific time, the information regarding the predetermined operation and the first 2nd information which is at least one information among the information regarding 2 specific time is transmitted to the said sub-control part (refer description about the setting of freeze execution time in description of 7th Embodiment and 9th Embodiment) ),
The sub-control unit
When the first information is received, the first effect is executed during a period in which the freeze is executed by the freeze execution means, and when the second information is received, the freeze is executed by the freeze execution means. There is described a game stand characterized by executing a second effect during a period of execution (see FIG. 47 (Seventh Embodiment) and FIG. 54 (Ninth Embodiment)).

Moreover, it is a game stand (7th Embodiment, 9th Embodiment) as described above,
The main control unit
An internal winning combination determining means (step 1004 in FIG. 39) for determining an internal winning combination;
Winning determination means (CPU 304, step 1009 in FIG. 39) for determining the winning of the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means based on the operation result of the operating means;
The sub-control unit
A specific effect (step 2406e in FIG. 41 (a), which is the second in FIG. 47 in the seventh embodiment) that notifies the predetermined operation associated with the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means as the predetermined operation. Production (AT game state), in the ninth embodiment, the second production (AT game state) in FIG. 54) is executed.
The freeze execution means is:
The result of the winning determination means when following the predetermined operation is included as the freeze execution determination information (in the seventh embodiment, information on the winning combination corresponding to the internal winning combination, in the ninth embodiment, information on the gaming state). Then, it is determined using the freeze execution determination information and the result of the winning determination means whether the operation of the operation means in the freeze standby period is an operation in accordance with the notification of the predetermined operation (seventh) In the embodiment, there is described a gaming machine characterized in that step 1636e in FIG. 49 (a) and step 1630g in FIG. 52 (a) in the ninth embodiment are performed.

Furthermore, it is a game stand (seventh embodiment, ninth embodiment) described above,
The main control unit
A plurality of reels (reels 110 to 112) which are provided with a plurality of kinds of symbols and are driven to rotate;
Reel effect rotation means (CPU 304) for performing reel effect rotation which is an effect accompanied by acceleration or deceleration of rotation speed in at least one reel of the plurality of reels,
The reel effect rotating means includes:
There is described a gaming machine characterized in that it performs reel effect rotation corresponding to the time during which the freeze is executed by the freeze execution means (see FIGS. 50 and 57).

Also,
A sub-control unit (first sub-control unit 400) that performs effect control;
A main control unit (main control unit 300) including transmission means (CPU 304, step 1106 in FIG. 9) for transmitting game information to the sub-control unit;
A game table (seventh and ninth embodiments) comprising:
The main control unit
Operation means for receiving player's operation (bet buttons 130 to 132, start lever 135, stop buttons 137 to 139);
When the freeze reservation condition (step 1601e in FIG. 40A) is satisfied, the freeze start condition that is satisfied after a predetermined number of games have passed (steps 1635e and 1636e in FIG. 49A in the seventh embodiment). Freeze is executed based on the establishment of the freeze), and freeze execution means (CPU 304, FIG. 47) is not executed during the freeze waiting period, which is a period from when the freeze reservation condition is satisfied until the freeze start condition is satisfied. (See (Seventh Embodiment), FIG. 54 (Ninth Embodiment)),
With
The freeze execution means is:
When the freeze reservation condition is satisfied, a first specific time is set in a freeze scheduled period that is a freeze execution period after the freeze start condition is satisfied (in the description of the seventh and ninth embodiments, the freeze execution time (See the description of the settings for)
In the freeze waiting period, it is determined whether or not the operation of the operation means is a predetermined operation (step 1636e in FIG. 49A in the seventh embodiment and step 1630g in FIG. 52A in the ninth embodiment). )
Further, the freeze execution means includes:
When it is determined that the operation of the operation means in the freeze waiting period is the predetermined operation, a second specific time is added to or subtracted from the freeze scheduled period (Explanation of seventh and ninth embodiments) During the freeze execution time setting)
The transmission means includes
When the freeze reservation condition is satisfied, first information is transmitted to the sub-control unit, and when the second specific time is added to or subtracted from the freeze scheduled period, information on the predetermined operation and The second information, which is at least one of the information related to the second specific time, is transmitted to the sub-control unit (in the description of the seventh embodiment and the ninth embodiment, regarding the setting of the freeze execution time) Description)
The sub-control unit
When the first information is received, the first effect is executed during a period in which the freeze is executed by the freeze execution means, and when the second information is received, the freeze is executed by the freeze execution means. There is described a game stand characterized by executing a second effect during a period of execution (see FIG. 47 (Seventh Embodiment) and FIG. 54 (Ninth Embodiment)).

Also,
A sub-control unit (first sub-control unit 400) that performs effect control;
A main control unit (main control unit 300) including transmission means (CPU 304, step 1106 in FIG. 9) for transmitting game information to the sub-control unit;
A game table (seventh and ninth embodiments) comprising:
The main control unit
Operation means for receiving player's operation (bet buttons 130 to 132, start lever 135, stop buttons 137 to 139);
When the freeze reservation condition (step 1601e in FIG. 40A) is satisfied, the freeze start condition that is satisfied after a predetermined number of games have passed (steps 1635e and 1636e in FIG. 49A in the seventh embodiment). Freeze is executed based on the establishment of the freeze), and freeze execution means (CPU 304, FIG. 47) is not executed during the freeze waiting period, which is a period from when the freeze reservation condition is satisfied until the freeze start condition is satisfied. (See (Seventh Embodiment), FIG. 54 (Ninth Embodiment)),
The freeze execution means includes
In the freeze waiting period, it is determined whether or not the operation of the operation means is a predetermined operation (step 1636e in FIG. 49A in the seventh embodiment and step 1630g in FIG. 52A in the ninth embodiment). )
Further, the freeze execution means includes:
When it is determined that the operation of the operation means in the freeze waiting period is the predetermined operation, a first specific time is set in the freeze scheduled period (in the seventh embodiment, step 1632f in FIG. 49A). In the ninth embodiment, see FIG. 55)
The transmission means includes
When the first specific time is set in the freeze scheduled period, first information (freeze execution command) is transmitted to the sub-control unit,
The sub-control unit
When the first information is received, the first effect is executed during the period in which the freeze is executed by the freeze executing means (see FIG. 47 (Seventh Embodiment) and FIG. 54 (Ninth Embodiment)). ) Is described.

  Hereafter, it adds about the thing regarding this invention.

(Appendix 1)
A main control unit including an internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination;
One-way communication with the main control unit, a sub-control unit for effect control,
A game machine equipped with
The main control unit
An operation means for accepting a player's operation;
Transmitting means for transmitting game information to the sub-control unit;
Winning determination means for determining the winning of the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means;
When the freeze reservation condition established based on the player's operation is established, the freeze based on the establishment of the freeze reservation condition can be executed after a plurality of games have elapsed, and after the freeze reservation condition is established Freeze execution means that does not execute freeze based on establishment of the freeze reservation condition in a freeze waiting period that is a period until the plurality of games elapses;
With
The sub-control unit
A plurality of games including a first effect and a second effect that is executed before the first effect and notifies the player of a predetermined operation when a predetermined effect start condition is established. A specific performance that is executed over a period of time,
The first effect is executed during a period in which the freeze is executed by the freeze execution means,
The freeze execution means is:
Based on the freeze execution determination information, whether or not the operation of the operation means during the freeze standby period is an operation in accordance with the notification, is freeze execution determination information that is information related to the predetermined operation. Is to judge
The freeze execution means is:
When it is determined that the operation of the operation means in the freeze waiting period is an operation in accordance with the notification, the freeze based on the establishment of the freeze reservation condition in the game after the freeze waiting period has elapsed. Run
If it is determined that the operation of the operation means in the freeze waiting period is different from the operation in accordance with the notification, the freeze based on the establishment of the freeze reservation condition in the game after the freeze waiting period has elapsed. Is something that does not
The freeze execution means is:
A game stand characterized in that the execution period of the freeze based on the establishment of the freeze reservation condition is varied according to the number of times that the operation is determined to follow the notification.

(Appendix 2)
A gaming machine according to appendix 1,
The sub-control unit
Executing the second effect of performing notification indicating the first operation associated with the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means as notification indicating the predetermined operation;
The freeze execution means is:
The result of the winning determination means when following the predetermined operation is included as the freeze execution determination information, and whether or not the operation of the operation means during the freeze waiting period is an operation according to the notification. A game machine characterized in that it is determined using the freeze execution determination information and the result of the winning determination means.

100 slot machine 110 to 112 reel 130 to 132 bet button 135 start lever 137 to 139 stop button 157 effect image display device 300 main control unit 400 first sub control unit 500 second sub control unit

Claims (1)

A main control unit;
A gaming machine that is one-way communication with the main control unit and includes a sub-control unit that performs production control,
The main control unit
A plurality of reels that are subjected to multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
Start operation means for instructing rotation of the plurality of reels;
Based on the operation of the start operation means, internal winning combination determination means for determining by lottery whether or not internal winning of a plurality of types of combinations,
Stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, for individually stopping rotation of the reels;
Reel stop control means for executing stop control related to the stop of rotation of the reel based on the lottery result of the internal winning combination determining means and the stop operation of the stop operation means;
Display determination means for determining whether or not the symbol combination stopped and displayed on a predetermined active line by the stop control is a symbol combination predetermined corresponding to each of the plurality of types of roles,
Transmitting means for transmitting game information to the sub-control unit;
When the freeze reservation condition established based on the player's operation is established, the freeze based on the establishment of the freeze reservation condition can be executed after a plurality of games have elapsed, and after the freeze reservation condition is established Freeze execution means that does not execute freeze based on establishment of the freeze reservation condition in a freeze waiting period that is a period until the plurality of games elapses;
Having
In the lottery result, a predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the effective line by performing a predetermined stop operation, and the predetermined symbol combination is displayed on the effective line by performing a stop operation different from the predetermined stop operation. Includes a lottery result that does not stop
The sub-control unit
When the predetermined lottery result is obtained during the freeze waiting period, a notification indicating the predetermined stop operation can be executed.
The freeze execution means is:
When the predetermined lottery result is obtained during the freeze waiting period, execution of freeze is permitted depending on whether or not the predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line,
The freeze execution means is:
When the execution of the freeze is permitted, a freeze based on the establishment of the freeze reservation condition is executed in the game after the freeze waiting period has elapsed,
In the case where the execution of the freeze is not permitted, the freeze based on the establishment of the freeze reservation condition is not executed in the game after the freeze waiting period has elapsed,
The main control unit
A game machine characterized by executing a reel effect using the plurality of reels during execution of a freeze based on establishment of the freeze reservation condition.