JP2015073633A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To transmit an external signal indicating that a slot machine shifts to a notification game, from main control means to the outside when the number of times of games from a predetermined time becomes the number of times of cancellation games or when it is determined to originally shift to the notification game at a side of sub control means.SOLUTION: Main control means 50 includes: a game counter 74 for counting the number of times of games from a predetermined time; game count setting means 73 for setting the number of times of cancellation games; and external signal control means 71. When the number of times of games from the predetermined time becomes the number of times of cancellation games or when the shift to the notification game is determined, sub control means 90 shifts the slot machine to the notification game. When the number of times of games from the predetermined time becomes the number of times of cancellation games or when the number of times of games operating a stop switch with such operation contents that a specific pattern combination can be displayed becomes a specific number of times of games, the main control means determines that the slot machine shifts to the notification game, and the external signal control means transmits an external signal indicating the shift to the notification game.

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine that transmits an external signal indicating that the game has shifted to a notification game (AT game).

  In the conventional slot machine, the number of released games until the transition to AT games is set, the number of games from the predetermined time is counted, and when the number of games counted from the predetermined time becomes the number of released games, the sub game There is known a slot machine that changes the state from a non-AT game to an AT game (see Patent Document 1). This slot machine includes main control means for controlling the progress of the game and sub-control means for controlling the output of the effects. Then, on the sub-control means side, the number of released games until the transition to the AT game is set and the number of games from a predetermined time is counted.

Also, a slot machine is known in which the main control means shifts the main gaming state to the RT game after the BB game ends, and the sub control means shifts the sub gaming state from the non-AT game to the AT game. (See Patent Documents 2 and 3).
Here, in the conventional slot machine, for security reasons, a signal can be transmitted only in one direction from the main control means to the sub-control means, and a signal can be transmitted to the outside only from the main control means. ing.

JP 2012-183257 A JP 2010-183954 A JP 2010-268920 A

However, in the conventional slot machine, a signal cannot be transmitted from the sub control means to the main control means.
For this reason, the number of released games until the transition to AT games, the number of games counted from a predetermined time, the remaining number of games until the number of released games is reached, and the number of games counted from a predetermined time become the number of released games. The main control means cannot make a judgment.
Further, if the sub control means decides to shift the sub game state from the non-AT game to the AT game independently without changing the main game state, it cannot be judged on the main control means side. .

Therefore, in the conventional slot machine, when the number of games counted from a predetermined time becomes the number of released games, or when it is decided on the sub-control means side to independently shift to AT games, Cannot be transmitted from the main control means to the outside.
Therefore, the problem to be solved by the present invention is that when the number of games counted from a predetermined time becomes the number of released games, or when the sub-control means decides to shift to AT games independently, In a slot machine for shifting from a game to an AT game, an external signal indicating that the game has shifted to an AT game is transmitted from the main control means to the outside.

The present invention solves the above-described problems by the following means. Note that the corresponding embodiment is shown in parentheses.
The invention of claim 1
A plurality (three on the left, middle and right) reels (31) displaying a plurality of types of symbols;
A plurality of (three left, middle and right) stop switches (42) operated by the player when stopping the reel;
Main control means (50) for controlling the progress of the game;
A slot machine (10) comprising sub-control means (90) for controlling the output of the performance,
Formed to transmit a signal in one direction from the main control means to the sub-control means;
The main control means includes
A role lottery means (61) for performing a lottery of a role so as to have a specific lottery result (push order bell win);
Reel control means (64) for stopping and controlling the reel,
In the game that has resulted in the specific lottery result, the reel control means has a specific symbol combination ("bell" corresponding to the bell 01) that is advantageous to the player according to the operation content (push order) of the stop switch. -"Bell"-"bell" symbol combination) when the reel is controlled to stop display, and when the reel is controlled to stop the specific symbol combination is not displayed,
The sub-control means is a notification game (AT game) for notifying the operation content that allows the specific symbol combination to be displayed in the game that has resulted in the specific lottery result, and the non-notification game (non-notification). AT games) and control the transition between them,
The main control means includes
A game number counter (74) for counting the number of games from a predetermined time;
Game number setting means (73) for setting the number of released games until the notification game is entered;
An external signal control means (71) for transmitting an external signal to the outside of the slot machine,
The sub-control means includes
When the number of games counted by the game number counter becomes the number of released games, the non-notification game is shifted to the notification game,
Even before the number of games counted by the game number counter reaches the number of released games, the sub-control means determines whether or not to shift to the notification game and decides to shift to the notification game. When doing so, the non-informing game is shifted to the informing game,
The main control means includes
When the number of games counted by the game number counter becomes the number of released games, it is determined that the game has shifted to the notification game,
Even before the number of games counted by the number-of-games counter becomes the number of released games, the stop switch is operated with the operation content that results in the specific lottery and the combination of the specific symbols can be displayed. When the number of games reaches the specified number of games (6 games) (when the count value of the push order correct answer counter 75 is “6”), it is determined that the game has shifted to the notification game,
When it is determined that the external signal control unit has shifted to the notification game, the external signal control means transmits an external signal (AT signal) indicating the shift to the notification game to the outside.

The invention of claim 2
In claim 1,
The role lottery means performs a lottery of the role so as to have a case of becoming another specific lottery result (winning of a rare role with a low winning probability),
Before the number of games counted by the game number counter becomes the number of released games, the sub-control means performs a lottery with the game that has become the other specific lottery result, and the notification according to the result of the lottery It is a slot machine characterized by determining whether or not to shift to a game.

The invention of claim 3
In claim 1 or claim 2,
After the main control means determines that the game has shifted to the notification game, the stop switch is operated except for the operation content (first left stop) other than the operation content that results in the specific lottery result and the specific symbol combination can be displayed. When the number of played games becomes another specified number of games (2 games) (when the count value of the AT end determination counter 76 becomes “2”), it is determined that the notification game has ended. It is a slot machine.

The invention of claim 4
In claim 3,
When the game number setting means determines that the game has shifted to the notification game, it sets a new number of released games,
The game machine counter is a slot machine that starts counting the number of games when it is determined that the notification game has ended.

(Function)
In the present invention, the reel control means, in the game that has resulted in the specific lottery, according to the operation content of the stop switch, when the reel is controlled to stop so that a specific symbol combination advantageous to the player can be displayed. And a stop control of the reels so that a specific symbol combination is not displayed.
In addition, the sub-control means has a notification game for notifying the operation content that allows a specific symbol combination to be displayed in the game that has resulted in the specific lottery result, and a non-notification game that does not notify the operation content. When the number of games counted by the counter becomes the number of released games, the game is shifted from the non-notification game to the notification game.

Here, for example, a command including information indicating the number of released games and a command including information indicating the count value of the game number counter are transmitted from the main control unit to the sub-control unit. Then, on the side of the sub-control means, based on these received commands, it is determined whether or not the number of games counted by the number-of-games counter has become the number of released games. It is possible to shift from the notification game to the notification game.
In addition, for example, on the main control means side, it is determined whether or not the number of games counted by the number-of-games counter is the number of released games, and when it is determined that the number of released games has been reached, a command including information indicating that fact Is transmitted to the sub-control means. On the sub-control means side, when the command is received, the non-notification game can be shifted to the notification game.

Furthermore, for example, by combining the above two, on the sub-control means side, based on a command including information indicating the number of released games and a command including information indicating the count value of the game number counter, When it is determined that the counted number of games has become the number of released games, and when a command including information indicating that the number of games counted by the game number counter has become the number of released games is received, the non-notified game is changed to the informed game. It can also be migrated.
Further, for example, when the number of games counted by the game number counter becomes the number of released games (the condition for transition from non-notification game to notification game is satisfied), the sub-control means immediately starts the notification game. The notification game may be started after the predetermined number of games (for example, 5 games) is exhausted.

As described above, in the present invention, the number of games until the transition to the notification game is managed on the main control means side.
Therefore, although a signal is transmitted in one direction from the main control means to the sub-control means, the number of released games until the transition to the notification game, the number of games counted from a predetermined time, the remaining number of games until the number of released games, In addition, it can be determined on the main control means side that the number of games from the predetermined time has become the number of released games.
In particular, the main control means determines that the sub game state has shifted to the notification game when the number of games from a predetermined time becomes the number of released games.

Further, the sub-control means decides whether or not to shift to the notification game independently on the sub-control means side even before the number of games counted by the game number counter becomes the number of release games, and shifts to the notification game. When it is decided to make it, it is made to shift from a non-notification game to a notification game.
In addition, the main control means can operate the stop switch with the operation content that results in a specific lottery and display of a specific symbol combination even before the number of games counted by the game number counter becomes the number of released games. When the number of played games reaches the specified number of games, it is determined that the sub game state has shifted to the notification game.
When the main control means determines that the sub gaming state has shifted to the notification game, the external signal control means transmits an external signal indicating the transition to the notification game to the outside.

For this reason, when the number of games counted from a predetermined time becomes the number of released games, or when the sub-control means decides to independently shift to AT games, an external signal indicating that it has shifted to AT games is From the main control means, it can be transmitted to the outside.
Note that the transition control between the notification game and the non-notification game is not limited to the sub control means, and may be performed by, for example, the sub game state control means 91 in the embodiment or other means included in the sub control means. Good.

  According to the present invention, when the number of games counted from a predetermined time becomes the number of released games, or when the sub-control means decides to independently shift to AT games, it indicates that it has shifted to AT games. An external signal can be transmitted to the outside from the main control means.

It is a block diagram which shows the outline of control of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a display window and a reel, and an effective line. It is a figure which shows the combination of a combination, a payout number, etc., and a symbol. It is a figure which shows the combination of a combination, the number of payout, etc., and a pattern, and is a figure following FIG. It is a figure which shows the combination of a combination, the number of payout, etc., and a pattern, and is a figure following FIG. It is a figure which shows the lottery table in a normal game (in a non-internal and non-RT game), a normal game (in an internal and an RT game), and a special game (MB game). It is a figure which shows the relationship between a winning combination (the lottery result of a combination), the kind of winning combination, and a pushing order, and a winning combination. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a winning combination, a type of winning combination, and a relationship between a pressing order and a winning combination, and is a diagram subsequent to FIG. 8. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a winning combination, a type of winning combination, and a relationship between a pressing order and a winning combination, and is a diagram subsequent to FIG. 9. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a winning combination, a type of winning combination, and a relationship between a pressing order and a winning combination, and is a diagram continued from FIG. 10. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a winning combination, a type of winning combination, and a relationship between a pressing order and a winning combination, and is a diagram continued from FIG. 11. It is a figure explaining transition of the main game state. It is a figure explaining transfer of a main mode. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a winning combination and the allocation pattern of a pushing order. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation signal selection table for the time of non-AT game and cancellation | release game frequency = "33". It is a figure which shows the production | presentation signal selection table for the time of non-AT game and the number of cancellation | release games = "111". It is a figure which shows the production | presentation signal selection table for the time of non-AT game and the number of cancellation | release games = "222". It is a figure which shows the production | presentation signal selection table for AT games. It is a figure which shows the output pattern of the external signal in a non-AT game. It is a figure which shows the output pattern of the external signal in AT game. It is a figure for demonstrating the interlocking production using an external display apparatus.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In the slot machine 10 of the following embodiment, medals are used as game media. However, the present invention is not limited to medals, and may of course be game balls or electronic data.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of control of the slot machine 10 in the present embodiment. The slot machine 10 includes a main control unit 50 and a sub control unit 90.

  The main control means 50 controls the progress of games such as winning lottery, reel 31 drive (rotation and stop) control, and payout when winning. The main control means 50 is provided on a main control board (not shown), and a CPU for performing calculations, a ROM for storing programs necessary for the progress of games, etc., and the CPU perform various controls. A RAM or the like is provided for temporarily storing data that is sometimes captured.

  The sub-control means 90 controls selection / output of effects during the game and during the game standby. The sub-control means 90 is provided on a sub-control board (not shown). The CPU that performs calculations, the ROM that stores data for effects (such as effect patterns), and the CPU perform various effects. A RAM or the like for temporarily storing data taken in when outputting is provided.

  The sub control board is a control board belonging to a lower level of the main control board. The main control means 50 and the sub control means 90 are electrically connected, and transmit signals and information (commands) necessary for production output in one direction from the main control means 50 to the sub control means 90. It is formed as follows.

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the input side (the left side in FIG. 1) of the main control means 50, a bet switch 40, a start switch 41 (left, Middle, right) Stop switch 42 and medal slot 43 are electrically connected.

  The bet switch 40 is a switch operated when the player inserts a stored medal for the game. In the present embodiment, except for the MB game described later, the game is set by inserting three medals and the game is performed by inserting two medals during the MB game. For this reason, when the bet switch 40 is operated except for the MB game, three medals are inserted, and when the bet switch 40 is operated during the MB game, two medals are inserted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a single bet may be provided.

The medal insertion slot 43 is a part where the player inserts an actual medal. Inserting a medal from the medal insertion slot 43 plays the same role as operating the bet switch 40.
Furthermore, the start switch 41 is a switch operated by the player when starting the reels 31 (all of left, middle, and right).
Further, three (left, middle, right) stop switches 42 are provided corresponding to the three (left, middle, right) reels 31, and are switches that the player operates when stopping the corresponding reels 31. It is.

The setting change switch 44 is a switch operated when changing / setting the setting value of the slot machine 10. In the present embodiment, six levels from setting 1 to setting 6 are provided as setting values. The higher the set value, the more advantageous for the player (the higher the expected value of the payout number relative to the number of inserted medals).
The setting change switch 44 is not operated by the player, but is operated on the store (hall) side of the slot machine 10. For this reason, a setting change switch 44 is arranged inside the slot machine 10 so that the player cannot operate it.

Three motors 32 are electrically connected to the output side (right side in FIG. 1) of the main control means 50.
The motor 32 is for rotating the reels 31, is connected to the center of rotation of each reel 31, and is controlled by a reel control means 64 described later.
Here, the reel 31 includes a left reel 31, a middle reel 31, and a right reel 31, and a stop switch 42 that is operated when the left reel 31 is stopped is the left stop switch 42, and when the middle reel 31 is stopped. The stop switch 42 to be operated is the middle stop switch 42, and the stop switch 42 to be operated when stopping the right reel 31 is the right stop switch 42.

  The reel 31 is ring-shaped, and a reel tape on which a plurality of types of symbols (designs constituting a combination of symbols corresponding to the combination) is attached is attached to the outer peripheral surface thereof. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of the reels 31 in the present embodiment. In FIG. 2, symbol numbers are also shown. As shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, for each reel 31, 21 symbol display areas (frames) are arranged at equal intervals, and predetermined symbols are displayed in the respective symbol display areas (frames). ing.

  FIG. 3 is a view showing the positional relationship between each reel 31 and a display window (transparent window) 11 provided in the front mask portion (front door, not shown) of the slot machine 10. In this embodiment, three reels 31 (left reel 31, middle reel 31, and right reel 31) are provided in parallel in the horizontal direction in this embodiment. Further, each reel 31 is arranged so that three symbols that are continuous in the vertical direction can be seen from the display window 11. Therefore, the display window 11 of the slot machine 10 is arranged so that a total of 3 × 3 = 9 symbols can be seen. A combination (arrangement) of 3 × 3 = 9 symbols that can be seen from the display window 11 is referred to as a “stop outcome”.

  In this specification, the position where “RP1” of the left reel 31, “Bell” of the middle reel 31, and “Cherry A” of the right reel 31 are called “upper” in FIG. The position where the “BAR” of the middle and right reels 31 is stopped is referred to as “middle stage”, “Cherry A” of the left reel 31, “RP2” of the middle reel 31, and “Watermelon” of the right reel 31 are stopped. This position is referred to as a “lower stage”.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a symbol combination line indicated by a two-dot chain line in the drawing is provided in a portion including the display window 11 of the slot machine 10.
Here, the “symbol combination line” is a line of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped, and is a line that forms a combination of symbols.

In the present embodiment, only the straight line L in the middle in the horizontal direction is set as the symbol combination line. In addition, as described above, in the present embodiment, except for the MB game, the game is set by inserting three medals, and during the MB game, the game is set by inserting two medals. doing. In addition, during the MB game (when 3 cards are inserted) and during the MB game (when 2 cards are inserted), only the symbol combination line L in the middle in the horizontal direction is set to be an effective line.
Here, the “effective line” is a line for winning a winning combination when a combination of symbols corresponding to any of the winning combinations is stopped on that line.

  Note that the symbol combination line is not limited to the horizontal middle straight line L. In addition to this, the horizontal upper straight line, the horizontal lower straight line, the diagonally downward right line, and the diagonally upward right line It may be set. In addition, the symbol combination line is not limited to a straight line, and may be a bent line such as “upper left reel 31” − “upper middle reel 31” − “lower right reel 31”. Good. When a plurality of symbol combination lines are set, an effective line and an invalid line can be set according to the number of medals inserted, the gaming state, and the like.

  Here, the “invalid line” is a line that is not set as an active line among the symbol combination lines, and even if the symbol combination corresponding to any symbol is stopped at that line, This is a line that does not give profits (medal payout, etc.) according to. In other words, the invalid line is a line that is not a target for the combination of symbols in the first place.

Further, in FIG. 1, on the output side of the sub control means 90, effect output devices such as the lamp 21, the speaker 22, and the image display device 23 are electrically connected.
The lamps 21 are effects lamps for the slot machine 10 and are turned on in a predetermined pattern when predetermined conditions are satisfied. The lamp 21 is arranged on the inner peripheral side of each reel 31 and is a back lamp (not shown) for illuminating from behind the symbols displayed on the reel 31 (three symbols that are continuously visible from the display window 11). ), And an upper lamp and a side lamp (not shown) which are arranged on the front surface of the housing of the slot machine 10 and blink when a winning combination is made.

The speaker 22 outputs a predetermined sound when a predetermined condition is satisfied in order to perform various effects during the game.
Furthermore, the image display device 23 displays effect images, game information (for example, the number of stored medals, the number of paid out medals, the number of remaining games of special games, the pressing order of the stop switch 42, etc.), game results, and the like. Is. Examples of the image display device 23 include a liquid crystal display (LCD), a plasma display, an organic electroluminescence (organic EL) display, a dot display, and the like. In the present embodiment, the image display device 23 is configured by a liquid crystal display.

4 to 6 are diagrams showing types of combinations, the number of payouts, and combinations of symbols corresponding to the combinations in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4 to FIG. 6, as a combination, a special combination, a replay, and a small combination are provided.
A combination of symbols corresponding to each combination and the number of payouts at the time of winning are determined. As a result, when all the reels 31 are stopped, if a combination of symbols corresponding to any of the combinations stops on the active line, the combination is won, and the number of medals corresponding to the combination is paid out or automatically inserted. (However, special roles are excluded.)

In the present specification, for convenience of explanation, “the combination of symbols corresponding to any combination stops at any valid line” is referred to as “the combination“ wins ””.
In FIGS. 4 to 6, “/” means “or”. For example, “RP1 / RP2 / RP3” in “Replay 01” in FIG. 4 means that any one of “RP1”, “RP2”, or “RP3” only needs to stop at the active line L.

In the combination, first, the special combination is a combination that shifts from the normal game to the special game. In the present embodiment, an MB (middle bonus, also referred to as a second type big bonus (2BB)) is provided as a special combination.
When the MB wins, there is no payout of medals in the game, but the next game shifts to the MB game which is one of the special games.
Other special roles include 1BB (first-type big bonus), RB (regular bonus), and SB (single bonus), which are not provided in this embodiment.

In addition, the replay is a re-game player who can perform a re-game while maintaining the number of medals inserted in the game (automatically inserting medals). In this embodiment, 28 types of replays 01 to 28 are provided as replays, and combinations of predetermined symbols are set for each.
Furthermore, the small combination is a combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, bells (32 types of bells 01 to 32), watermelons (three types of watermelons 01 to 03), and specials are provided as small roles, and combinations of predetermined symbols are set respectively.

Further, in FIGS. 4 to 6, a combination marked with “*” can display a characteristic stop appearance when the combination of the corresponding symbols stops on the active line L.
In the present embodiment, the replays 10, 17, 21, 23 to 27, and the watermelon 03 are set to a combination that can display a characteristic stop appearance.

Specifically, the replay 10 can stop “Cherry A” at the lower stage of the left reel 31 when the corresponding symbol combination stops at the active line L.
In addition, the replay 17 is obliquely moved upward to the right when passing through the “lower reel 31”-“middle reel 31 middle”-“right reel 31 upper” when the corresponding symbol combination stops on the active line L. “Cherry A” − “Cherry A / Cherry B” − “Cherry A / Cherry B” can be stopped on the straight line.
Furthermore, the replay 21 is capable of stopping “Cherry A” at the middle stage of the left reel 31 when the corresponding symbol combination stops at the active line L.

Furthermore, when the corresponding symbol combination is stopped at the effective line L, the replay 23 is arranged in the horizontal middle symbol combination line L and the “upper left reel 31”-“middle reel 31 middle”-“right reel”. “Red 7” − “Red 7” − “Red 7” can be stopped on both of the straight lines in the diagonally downward direction passing through the “lower stage” 31. That is, three “Red 7” s are arranged in double.
In addition, the replay 24, when the corresponding symbol combination is stopped on the effective line L, is a diagonally downward direction passing through “the upper stage of the left reel 31” — “the middle stage of the middle reel 31” — “the lower stage of the right reel 31”. On the straight line, “red 7” − “red 7” − “red 7” can be stopped.

Furthermore, when the corresponding symbol combination stops on the effective line L, the replay 25 passes the “upper stage of the left reel 31” — “upper stage of the middle reel 31” — “upper stage of the right reel 31” in the horizontal direction. On the straight line, “red 7” − “red 7” − “red 7” can be stopped.
Further, when the corresponding symbol combination stops on the effective line L, the replay 26 is in the lower horizontal direction passing through “the lower stage of the left reel 31” — “the lower stage of the middle reel 31” — “the lower stage of the right reel 31”. In a straight line, “red 7” − “red 7” − “red 7” can be stopped.

In addition, when the combination of the corresponding symbols stops on the effective line L, the replay 27 displays the symbol combination line L in the middle in the horizontal direction, and the “upper stage of the left reel 31” — “middle stage of the middle reel 31” — “right reel”. “Red 7” of the right and middle reels 31 can be stopped on both of the straight lines in the diagonally downward direction passing through the “lower stage” 31. That is, “Red 7” doubles.
Still further, when the combination of the corresponding symbols stops at the effective line L, the watermelon 03 “the upper stage of the left reel 31” — “the middle stage of the left reel 31” — “the lower stage of the middle reel 31” — “the right reel 31”. “Red 7” can be stopped on a V-shaped line passing through “middle stage”-“upper stage of right reel 31”.

  Further, in the payout of the small role in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the parentheses indicate the number of payouts during the special game (MB game). For example, Bell 01 pays out 9 cards during normal game, but pays out 2 cards during MB game.

In each of the above-mentioned combinations, if the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination does not stop on the active line in the game selected for the combination, a combination that is carried over after the next game and a combination that is not carried over are determined. .
Special roles (MB) can be cited as the roles carried over. When the special combination is won, in the game until the combination of symbols corresponding to the special combination stops on the active line when the reel 31 is stopped, the special combination is controlled to be carried over from the next game onward.

  As described above, the winning of the special role is carried over, but the roles other than the special role (small role and replay) are not carried over. When a role other than the special role is won in the lottery of the role, the winning role is valid only in the game, and the winning is not carried over after the next game. In other words, in the game where these winning combinations are won, the reel 31 is controlled so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination can be stopped (winning) on the active line, regardless of whether the winning combination is won or not. At the end of the game, the right to the winning combination will cease.

  A game in which a special role is not won (a game in which a special role is not carried over) is referred to as “non-inside”. In addition, a special combination was won in a game prior to the game, but the combination of symbols corresponding to the selected special combination is not stopped on the active line (not winning). Playing) is called “inside”.

At the start of the game, the player operates the bet switch 40 to insert a previously stored medal, or inserts a medal from the medal insertion slot 43, and operates (turns on) the start switch 41.
When the start switch 41 is operated, a signal generated at that time is input to the main control means 50.

When receiving this signal, the main control means 50 (specifically, the reel control means 64 described later) controls to drive all the motors 32 and rotate all the reels 31.
As the reel 31 is rotated by the motor 32 in this way, the symbols on the reel 31 are moved and displayed in the vertical direction in the display window 11 at a predetermined speed.

Then, the player presses the stop switch 42 to stop the rotation of the reel 31 corresponding to the stop switch 42 (for example, the left reel 31 corresponding to the left stop switch 42).
When the stop switch 42 is operated, a signal generated at that time is input to the main control means 50.

When the main control unit 50 (specifically, a reel control unit 64 described later) receives this signal, the main control unit 50 controls the drive of the motor 32 corresponding to the stop switch 42 and controls the stop of the reel 31 related to the motor 32. I do.
When all the reels 31 are stopped, when the symbol combination corresponding to any of the combinations stops on the active line (that is, when the winning combination of the combination is awarded), the medal corresponding to the winning combination is paid out. Etc. are performed.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the main game state controlled on the main control means 50 side includes a normal game and a special game, the normal game includes an RT game and a non-RT game, and the special game includes an MB game. . In addition, control is performed so that a non-RT game is performed during non-interior and an RT game is performed during internal. Furthermore, AT gaming and non-AT gaming are provided as sub gaming states controlled by the sub control means 90 side.

  The “RT (replay time) game” refers to a main game state in which the difference in number per game is greater than that in the non-RT game by setting the winning probability of replay higher than that in the non-RT game. In other words, if the player wins / wins the replay, the number of medals in the game is automatically inserted and the re-game can be performed, so that the number of medals consumed is reduced accordingly. Therefore, the RT game is a game that is more advantageous for the player than the non-RT game.

In addition, the main game state in which the winning probability of replay is different from the non-RT game may be referred to as an RT game. In addition, for “replay winning probabilities differ”, the combined value of the winning probabilities for multiple types of replays is the same, but the method for distributing the winning probabilities for each replay is different, or the types of replays to be drawn are different. Including cases. Furthermore, the winning probability of replay in a non-RT game may be set higher than that in an RT game. In this case, the non-RT game is more advantageous to the player than the RT game.
Thus, RT game means, in a narrow sense, a main game state in which a winning probability of replay is set higher than that of non-RT games, and in a broad sense, a main game in which the winning probability of replay is different from that of non-RT games. Means state.

The “AT (assist time) game” means that a game result (a combination of specific symbols) that is advantageous to the player depending on the operation content (push order and / or operation timing) of the stop switch 42 is displayed. In the non-AT game, the game result advantageous to the player is displayed only by chance, but during the AT game, the stop switch 42 for displaying the game result advantageous to the player is displayed. By notifying the operation content, the player can obtain the most advantageous game result by operating the stop switch 42 in accordance with the notification (for example, stopping the most advantageous symbol combination on the active line). A game in which the winning combination can be stopped on the active line without fail.
If an AT game is executed during an RT game, the game becomes an RT game and an AT game (ART game).

Next, a specific configuration of the main control unit 50 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the main control means 50 includes the following set value changing means 60 and the like.
The following units in the present embodiment are examples, and the main control unit 50 is not limited to the units shown in the present embodiment.

The setting value changing means 60 is for changing and determining a setting value that determines the degree of advantage for the player.
In the present embodiment, six levels of setting 1 to setting 6 are provided as setting values.
The higher the set value, the higher the winning probability of the combination (particularly the special combination), and the higher the advantage for the player.
Further, the higher the set value is, the higher the probability of shifting to the AT game, and the higher the advantage for the player is set.

It should be noted that instead of increasing the probability of shifting to AT games, or increasing the probability of shifting to AT games, for example, increasing the probability of adding the number of games or the number of payouts during AT games, The probability of continuing the process may be increased.
Further, the higher the set value, the higher the expected value of the number of acquisitions (the number of payouts) for the number of bets (inserted number) of medals, and the higher the advantage for the player may be.

In this embodiment, after the power is turned off, the setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion slot, rotated 90 degrees clockwise to turn on the key switch, and in this state, the power is turned on again. The setting change mode is entered. In this case, the startup process is not performed.
The setting key may be inserted into the setting key insertion slot, rotated 90 degrees clockwise to turn on the key switch, and in this state, the power may be turned off and then turned on again.

In the setting change mode, the setting value changing unit 60 displays the current setting value on a predetermined display unit.
Further, the set value changing means 60 displays the set value every time the setting change switch 44 is operated... → “1” → “2” → “3” → “4” → “5” ”→“ 6 ”→“ 1 ”→“ 2 ”→...

Further, when the start switch 41 is turned on, the set value changing means 60 confirms the set value with the numerical value displayed on the display unit at this time and sets “0” indicating that the set value has been confirmed. Display on the display.
The set value changing unit 60 includes a set value storage unit 60a (memory such as a RAM) for storing the set value, and stores the determined set value in the set value storage unit 60a.

Next, after turning off the power, turn the setting key 90 degrees counterclockwise to turn off the key switch, remove the setting key from the setting key insertion slot, and turn the power on again in this state. The start-up process is performed with the set value after the change.
It is also possible to turn the setting key 90 degrees counterclockwise to turn off the key switch, remove the setting key from the setting key insertion slot, turn the power off once in this state, and then turn it on again.

As described above, when the setting value is changed, the setting change switch 44 is operated after the setting change mode is set. Then, with the desired set value displayed on the display unit, the start switch 41 is turned on to confirm the set value. After that, when the key switch is turned off and then the power is turned on, the start-up process is performed with the changed set value.
Further, the main control unit 50 transmits a command including information indicating the setting value stored in the setting value storage unit 60 a to the sub-control unit 90. Then, a setting value is set also on the sub-control means 90 side, and the AT game is executed with a probability corresponding to the setting value.

  The role lottery means 61 performs lottery for a role (the special role, the small role, and the replay described above). The role lottery means 61 is based on, for example, a random number generation means (hardware random number, etc.) for a role lottery, a random number extraction means for extracting a random number generated by the random number generation means, and a random value extracted by the random number extraction means. And determining means for determining the presence / absence of a winning combination and the winning combination.

  The random number generation means generates random numbers in a predetermined area (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal notation). The random number is, for example, a random number for which the counter that performs 1 count at 200 n (nano) sec continues to count as a cycle in the range of 0 to 65535, and continues to count the random number while the slot machine 10 is powered on. .

  The random number extraction means extracts the random number generated by the random number generation means at a predetermined time, in the present embodiment, when the start switch 41 is operated (turned on) by the player. The determination unit determines the combination corresponding to the region to which the random number value belongs by comparing the random number value extracted by the random number extraction unit with a combination lottery table 62 described later. For example, when the extracted random number value belongs to the MB winning area, it is determined as MB winning, and when it belongs to the non-winning area, it is determined as non-winning.

  The role lottery table 62 defines the types of winning combinations (ratio lottery results) and the winning probabilities for each winning combination. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the role lottery table 62 (62A to 62C) in the present embodiment. 8 to 12 are diagrams showing a winning combination, a type of winning combination, and a relationship between a pressing order and a winning combination.

As shown in FIGS. 8-12, in this embodiment, as a winning combination, as a special combination (MB), 27 types of replays of 1st to 27th replay, 56 types of bells of 1st to 56th bell, watermelon , And white 7.
In FIGS. 8 to 12, “+” and “˜” mean duplicate (simultaneous) winning. For example, “Replay 03 + 23 + 26 + 27” in “Third Replay” in FIG. 8 means that four of Replays 03, 23, 26, and 27 are won in the game. That is, four combinations of replays 03, 23, 26, and 27 are assigned to the winning area of the third replay. When the extracted random number value belongs to the winning area of the third replay, it is determined that the four winning combinations of replays 03, 23, 26, and 27 are overlapped.

Similarly, for example, “Bell 01 + 03 to 29” in “First Bell” in FIG. 9 means that 28 of Bell 01 and 03 to 29 are won in the game.
Thus, a plurality of roles may be assigned to one winning area. When the extracted random number value belongs to a winning area to which a plurality of roles are assigned, it is determined that a plurality of roles are overlapped.
In the present embodiment, the special combination and the small combination or replay are not set to be won in duplicate, but the special combination and the small combination or replay may be set to be selected and won.

  The role lottery table 62 is provided for each main game state. Each of the winning lottery tables 62 has a lottery area within a predetermined range. The lottery area is divided into a winning area and a non-winning area for each winning combination, and the winning combinations are set in advance. It is set to a predetermined ratio so as to be a winning probability.

The combination lottery table 62A is a combination lottery table 62 used in non-internal and non-RT games in normal games.
In the winning lottery table 62A, special winning (MB), replay, and small winning areas are set, and non-winning areas are set.

  Specifically, in the part lottery table 62A, the winning area of the MB is generally set to “1/7”, the combined value of the winning area of the replay is set to “1/7”, and the combined value of the winning area of the small part is “1/7”. 5/7 ", respectively. In the replay winning area, the winning areas of the first to 27th replays are respectively set to “1/7 × 1/27”. Similarly, in the winning area of the small role, the winning areas of the first to 56th bells, the watermelon, and the white 7 are set to “5/7 × 1/58”, respectively.

In FIG. 7, the non-winning area of the part lottery table 62A is exaggerated, but actually, in the part lottery table 62A, the non-winning area is set to “1/65536”. It is “0” (it is very rare to be unselected).
For this reason, in a game (non-RT game) in which the role lottery table 62A is used, it is substantially “0” that the MB is won with a relatively high probability, the small role is frequently won, and is not won.
For example, the non-winning area may be set to “0/65536” and the probability of non-winning may be set to “0”.

The combination lottery table 62B is a combination lottery table 62 used in the RT game inside the normal game.
Compared with the combination lottery table 62A, the combination lottery table 62B does not set the winning area for the special combination (MB), and sets the winning area for the replay accordingly. Otherwise, the combination lottery table 62B is the same as the combination lottery table 62A.

Specifically, in the combination lottery table 62B, the combined value of the winning areas for replay is set to “2/7”. Further, in the replay winning area, the winning areas of the first to 27th replays are respectively set to “2/7 × 1/27”.
For this reason, in a game (RT game) in which the role lottery table 62B is used, it is substantially “0” that not only a small role but also a replay is frequently won and not won.

The role lottery table 62C is a role lottery table 62 used in a special game (MB game).
In the combination lottery table 62C, all areas are set as non-winning areas. For this reason, in a game (MB game) in which the winning lottery table 62C is used, the winning lottery result is always non-winning and no winning combination is won.
However, in the MB game, as will be described later, the winning flags of all the small roles are turned on. This is equivalent to winning all types of small roles.
In addition, a lottery of a combination including replay, SB, and RB may be performed during the MB game, and the stop control may be changed according to the result.

  The winning flag control means 63 controls the on / off of the winning flag corresponding to each combination based on the lottery result of the combination by the combination lottery means 61. In the present embodiment, MB, replays 01 to 28, bells 01 to 32, watermelons 01 to 03, and special winning flags are provided. When winning in the lottery of the combination by the combination lottery means 61, the winning flag of the corresponding combination is turned on (a winning flag is set).

For example, when the winning combination lottery means 61 wins the third replay, the winning flag control means 63 turns on the winning flags of the replay 03, the replay 23, the replay 26, and the replay 27, and the winning flags of the other combinations are determined. Leave off.
Similarly, when the first bell is won by the winning lottery means 61, the winning flag control means 63 turns on the winning flags of the bell 01 and the bells 03 to 29, and the winning flags of the other roles remain off. To.

In addition, as described above, since winning of a role other than the special role is not carried over, even if these roles are won in the game and the winning flag of these roles is turned on, the winning is made at the end of the game. The flag is turned off.
On the other hand, since the winning of the special role is carried over, when the special role is won in the game, and the winning flag of the selected special role is turned on, the ON state is maintained until the special role is won. , It will be turned off when the special role wins.

For example, when the MB is won in the game, the winning flag control means 63 turns on the MB winning flag, and when the MB is not won in the game, the MB winning flag is kept on. . Then, when the first bell is won in the next game (inside game of MB), the winning flags of the bells 01 and 03 to 29 are turned on in addition to the winning flag of the MB that is already on. Then, when the game is not completed and no winning is made, the MB winning flag is kept on, and the winning flags of the bells 01 and 03 to 29 are turned off.
Thus, the number of winning flags that are turned on is not limited to one.

  Also, during MB game, as described above, the winning lottery result is always non-winning and no winning combination is won, but the winning flag control means 63 is provided with 32 types of bells (bells 01 to 32). ), Watermelons (three types of watermelons 01 to 03), and all special small roles are turned on. As a result, during the MB game, a state equivalent to winning all types of small roles is obtained.

  When the reel control means 64 receives a rotation start command for the reel 31, especially in this embodiment, when the start switch 41 is operated (when a signal indicating that the start switch 41 is operated) is received ( The three reels 31 are controlled to start rotating.

  If the time from the start of rotation of the reel 31 in the previous game to the time when the start switch 41 is operated in the game has not passed 4.1 seconds, the start switch 41 can be used for operation. Although the lottery is performed, the rotation of the reel 31 does not start at the moment (immediately after) the start switch 41 is operated, and the rotation of the reel 31 starts after 4.1 seconds. Thus, the time from when the start switch 41 is operated until the rotation of the reel 31 is referred to as “wait time”.

  Furthermore, the reel control means 64 refers to the ON / OFF of the winning flag in the game after the winning lottery is performed by the winning lottery means 61, and sets the stop position determination table 65 corresponding to ON / OFF of the winning flag. When the stop switch 42 is operated, the stop position of the reel 31 corresponding to the stop switch 42 is determined based on the timing when the stop switch 42 is operated, and the motor 32 is driven and controlled. Thus, the reel 31 is controlled to stop at the determined position.

  For example, in a game in which at least one winning flag is on, the reel control means 64 selects a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination (the combination with the winning flag turned on) within the range of the stop control of the reel 31. The reel 31 is stopped and controlled so as to be able to stop on the active line, and the reel 31 is stopped and controlled so as not to stop the combination of symbols corresponding to a combination other than the winning combination (the combination whose winning flag is off) on the effective line. .

  Here, “within the range of stop control of the reel 31” means the time from the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated until the reel 31 actually stops or the amount of rotation of the reel 31 (the number of moving frames (symbols)). Means within range.

  In the present embodiment, for all reels 31 in non-MB games and in the middle and right reels 31, the time from when the stop switch 42 is operated until the reels 31 are stopped is set within 190 ms. Yes. Thereby, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of moving frames from the symbol at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated until the reel 31 stops becomes four frames.

  On the other hand, for the left reel 31 in the MB game, the time from when the stop switch 42 is operated until the reel 31 is stopped is set within 75 ms. Thereby, in this embodiment, the maximum number of moving frames from the design at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated until the reel 31 stops becomes one frame.

  At the moment when the operation of the stop switch 42 is detected, when any of the symbols within the range of the stop control of the reel 31 is a symbol to be stopped at a predetermined effective line, when the stop switch 42 is operated In addition, the design is controlled to stop at a predetermined effective line.

  That is, if the reel 31 is stopped immediately at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated at the time of winning the winning combination, when the symbol related to the winning winning combination does not stop at a predetermined effective line, the reel 31 is stopped before stopping. By controlling the rotational movement of the reel 31 within the range of the stop control of the reel 31, the symbol related to the winning combination is controlled so as to be stopped on a predetermined effective line as much as possible (retraction stop control).

  On the other hand, if the reel 31 is stopped immediately at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination that has not been won stops on any of the effective lines, the reel 31 is stopped. Sometimes, the reel 31 is controlled to rotate and move within the range of stop control of the reel 31 so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is not stopped on the effective line (kicking stop control).

Further, the reel control means 64 includes a push order detecting means 64a for detecting the push order (operation order) of the stop switch 42. The push order detecting means 64a detects which one of the left, middle and right stop switches 42 is operated when the stop switch 42 is operated by the player.
When the stop switch 42 is operated, a signal indicating that the stop switch 42 has been operated is input to the push order detecting means 64a. By discriminating this signal, the push order detecting means 64a detects which stop switch 42 is operated.

Here, in the present embodiment, the pressing order of the stop switch 42 includes the left middle right, left and right middle, middle left and right, middle right left, right left middle, and right middle left.
The left / right / right / left push order is called “forward push”, the left / right / middle push order is called “order pinch”, the right / left / left push order is called “reverse push”, and the right / left / right push order is “ This is called “reverse pinching”.

The pushing order (left middle right and left / right middle) in which the left stop switch 42 is operated first is referred to as “first left stop”, and the pushing order (middle left / right, and (Middle right / left) is referred to as “middle first stop”, and the push order (right middle left and right middle left) in which the right stop switch 42 is operated first is referred to as “right first stop”.
Further, the pressing order (middle left / right, middle right / left, right / left middle, and right / middle left) operated first except for the left stop switch 42 is referred to as “anomalous push”.

  The stop position determination table 65 is provided corresponding to each on / off state of the winning flag, that is, for each winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 61, and the position of the reel 31 at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated. The stop position of the reel 31 is determined. In each stop position determination table 65, for example, when the stop switch 42 is operated at the moment when the first symbol (“RP3” in the case of the left reel 31) passes through the upper stage (middle stage or lower stage is acceptable). The stop position is determined in advance such that the number of symbols is controlled to move and the number of symbols is stopped in the upper stage.

The stop position determination table 65 includes the following tables.
The MB table is used when only the MB winning flag is ON (when the MB is won in the non-inside game, or when the combination is not won in the inside game of the MB), and the range of the stop control of the reel 31 If the combination of symbols corresponding to MB is stopped on the effective line and the combination of symbols corresponding to MB cannot be stopped on the effective line, the combination of symbols corresponding to any role is also set to the active line. The stop position of the reel 31 is determined so as not to stop.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the combination of symbols corresponding to the MB is set to “White 7” − “RP2” − “Cherry B”. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, only one “white 7” on the left reel 31, “RP2” on the middle reel 31, and “cherry B” on the right reel 31 are provided. That is, only one symbol constituting the MB is provided for each reel 31. Therefore, the player cannot stop the combination of symbols corresponding to the MB on the effective line L unless he / she presses each symbol constituting the MB to stop on the effective line L.

Next, a case where a plurality of winning flags are on will be described.
When the first to twenty-seventh replays are won in the non-internal game, the replay overlap wins shown in the “type of role” column of FIGS. 8 to 9 are selected, and these winning flags are turned on.
The first to twenty-seventh replay tables are used when the first to twenty-seventh replays are won in the non-internal game.

  The first replay table is used when the first replay (replay 01 + 02 + 28) is won in the non-internal game and the winning flags of replays 01, 02, and 28 are turned on. The stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that the replay 01 is won at the time of stop and the replay 02 is won at the time of the first stop.

As shown in FIG. 4, the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 01 is set to “RP1 / RP2 / RP3” − “RP1 / RP2 / RP3” − “RP1 / RP2 / RP3”.
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, “RP1”, “RP2”, or “RP3” is arranged at intervals within 5 symbols on all reels 31.

For this reason, regardless of the position of the reel 31 at which moment the stop switch 42 is operated, the reel control means 64 always places “RP1” and “RP2” on the effective line L within the range of the stop control of the reel 31. Or “RP3” can be stopped.
Therefore, the reel control means 64 can always stop the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay 01 in the active line L at the first left or right stop when the first replay is won.

The symbol combination corresponding to the replay 02 is set to “RP1 / RP2 / RP3” − “Bell” − “Watermelon”.
Further, the “bell” of the middle reel 31 and the “watermelon” of the right reel 31 are all arranged at intervals within 5 symbols.
Therefore, at the time of the first stop during the first replay winning, the reel control means 64 can always stop the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay 02 on the active line L.

  The second replay table is used when the second replay (replay 01 + 02) is won in the non-internal game and the winning flags of replays 01 and 02 are turned on. The stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that the replay 01 is awarded when the irregular push is made.

  Here, when Replay 02 wins, “Bell” − “Bell” is placed on a straight line in the diagonally downward direction passing through “upper left reel 31” − “middle reel 31 middle” − “lower reel 31 lower”. "-" Bell "stops. At this time, although the winning combination is replay, the back lamp behind the “bell” of each reel 31 is blinked, and a medal payout sound similar to that when the bell wins is output from the speaker 22.

  When Replay 02 wins, a freeze is started to stop the progress of the game for a predetermined time (20 seconds). After that, when the bet switch 40 is operated before the predetermined time elapses, or when the predetermined time elapses, the freezing is finished and the automatic insertion of medals relating to the re-game is performed to give the player Let them replay. At this time, the same insertion sound as when a medal is inserted is output from the speaker 22 and the lamp 21 indicating the number of inserted medals is turned on. This makes the player think that Bell won the prize, not a replay.

On the other hand, when the replay 01 wins, the processing for automatically inserting medals related to the replay is performed without executing the freeze, and the player is caused to replay. In this case, the medal payout sound is not output as when the bell wins.
In this way, in the game won in the first or second replay, according to the pressing order of the stop switch 42, when the replay 01 having “RP” aligned on the active line wins, "When the replay 02 with""is won.

In addition, even if the stop switch 42 is operated at any position where the reel 31 is located, the target symbol can be stopped on a desired effective line within the range of the stop control of the reel 31 (the player can always win a prize). ) Is referred to as “retraction ratio (PB) = 1”.
On the other hand, the fact that the target symbol cannot be stopped on the active line (not necessarily awarded) is not “PB ≠ 1” unless it is based on the player's intention.

  The third replay table is used when the third replay (replay 03 + 23 + 26 + 27) is won in the non-internal game and the winning flags of replays 03, 23, 26, and 27 are turned on. Thus, the stop position of the reel 31 is determined.

First, at the time of left or middle first stop, replay 03 (PB = 1) is always won.
Further, when the reverse play is performed, priority is given to winning the replay 26 (PB ≠ 1) within the range of the stop control of the reel 31. When the replay 26 is not won, the replay 27 (PB ≠ 1) or the replay 03 (PB = 1).
Furthermore, when reverse-pinching, priority is given to winning the replay 27 (PB ≠ 1) within the range of the stop control of the reel 31, and when the replay 27 is not won, the replay 03 (PB = 1) is won.

  The fourth to tenth and eighteenth to twenty-seventh replay tables are the same as the third replay table. In games using the fourth to tenth and eighteenth to twenty-seventh replay tables, the relationship between the pressing order of the stop switch 42 and the type of replay to be won is shown in FIG. 8 to FIG. It is as shown in the “Relationship with role” column. Further, when a replay with “PB ≠ 1” is not won, another replay with “PB ≠ 1” or a replay with “PB = 1” is also awarded, as in the third replay table.

  The eleventh replay table is selected when the eleventh replay (replay 10 + 11 + 12 + 13 + 14 + 15 + 24 + 26 + 27) is won in a non-internal game, and the winning flags of replays 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 24, 26, and 27 are turned on. The stop position of the reel 31 is determined as shown below.

First, in the first left stop, priority is given to winning the replay 10 (PB ≠ 1) within the range of the stop control of the reel 31, and when the replay 10 is not winning, the replay 14 (PB = 1) is won. .
Further, at the time of the first middle stop, the replay 14 (PB = 1) is always awarded.

Furthermore, when the reverse play is performed, priority is given to winning the replay 24 (PB ≠ 1) within the range of the stop control of the reel 31. When the replay 24 is not won, the replay 27 (PB ≠ 1) or the replay 14 ( PB = 1) is won.
Further, when reverse-pinching, priority is given to winning the replay 27 (PB ≠ 1) within the range of the stop control of the reel 31, and when the replay 27 is not won, the replay 14 (PB = 1) is won.

  The twelfth to seventeenth replay tables are the same as the eleventh replay table. Further, in a game in which the twelfth to seventeenth replay tables are used, the relationship between the pressing order of the stop switch 42 and the type of replay to win is as shown in the column “Relationship between pressing order and winning combination” in FIG. It is. Further, in the same way as the eleventh replay table, when the replay of “PB ≠ 1” is not won, another replay of “PB ≠ 1” or a replay of “PB = 1” is also won.

  As described above, when the 1st to 27th replays are won, regardless of the pressing order of the stop switch 42, one of the replays wins. When any replay wins, replay can be performed.

However, in this embodiment, at the time of winning the 1st to 27th replays, the type of replay to win depends on the pressing order of the stop switch 42.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 9, the replay is roughly divided into four groups of a replay A group and a replay D group.

The replay A group is a group of replays in which the replays 23 to 26 can be won and “red 7” − “red 7” − “red 7” can be stopped when pressed in reverse. The replay A group includes the 3rd to 10th, 18th to 20th, and 23rd to 26th replays.
Further, the replay group B is a group of replays in which “red 7” − “red 7” − “red 7” cannot be stopped even if operated by reverse pressing. The replay group B includes the first, second, twenty-first, twenty-second, and twenty-seventh replays.

  Further, in the replay C group, when the first left stop, the replays 10, 17 or 21 can be won, and “Cherry A” can be stopped at the middle or lower stage of the left reel 31, or “Cherry” "A"-"Cherry A / Cherry B"-"Cherry A / Cherry B" can be stopped, and at the time of reverse pressing, any one of the replays 23 to 26 can be awarded, and "Red 7"-"Red 7 "-" Red 7 "is a group of replays that can be stopped. The replay C group includes the 11th to 13th, 15th and 17th replays.

  Furthermore, in the replay D group, at the time of the first stop at the left, the replay 10 or 21 can be won and the “cherry A” can be stopped at the middle or lower stage of the left reel 31, but it is operated by reverse pressing. Is a group of replays in which “red 7” − “red 7” − “red 7” cannot be stopped. The 14th and 16th replays belong to the replay D group.

When the first to 56th bells are won in the non-internal game, the winning combination of the bells shown in the “type of role” column of FIGS. 9 to 12 is selected, and these winning flags are turned on.
The 1st to 56th bell tables are used when the 1st to 56th bells are won in a non-internal game.

The first bell table is used when the first bell (Bell 01 + 03 to 29) is won in a non-inside game and the winning flags of Bell 01 and 03 to 29 are turned on. Thus, the stop position of the reel 31 is determined.
First, at the middle first stop, the bell 01 (PB = 1) is always awarded.
Further, at the time of the first left or right stop, any one of the bells 03 to 29 (all PB ≠ 1) is awarded within the range of the stop control of the reel 31.

Here, in the bell 01, the payout of medals at the time of winning is set to nine.
On the other hand, in each of the bells 03 to 29, the payout of medals at the time of winning is set to one.
As described above, in a game in which the first bell table is used, the type of bell to be drawn into the active line L, the pull-in rate, and the number of medals to be paid out at the winning are different depending on the pressing order of the stop switch 42.

  The second bell table is used when the second bell (Bell 01 + 03 + 04 + 13 + 14 + 21 + 23 + 30) is won in a non-inside game and the winning flags of Bells 01, 03, 04, 13, 14, 21, 23, and 30 are turned on. As shown below, the stop position of the reel 31 is determined.

First, when the pressing order is middle left and right, the bell 01 (PB = 1) is always awarded.
When the pressing order is middle right and left, the bell 30 (PB = 1) is always awarded.
Furthermore, at the time of the first left stop, the bell 03 or 04 (both PB ≠ 1) is won within the range of the stop control of the reel 31.
Further, at the time of the first stop on the right, the bell 03 or 21 (both PB ≠ 1) is won within the range of the stop control of the reel 31.

Here, although both the bells 01 and 30 are set to “PB = 1”, the payout of medals at the time of winning a prize is set to 9 bells, whereas the bell 30 is 1 Is set.
The bells 03, 04, and 21 are all set to “PB ≠ 1”, and the payout of medals at the time of winning is set to one.
As described above, in the game using the second bell table, the type of the bell drawn into the active line L, the pull-in rate, and the number of medals paid out at the winning are different depending on the pressing order of the stop switch 42.

  The third to tenth bell tables are the same as the second bell table. In a game in which the third to tenth bell tables are used, the relationship between the pressing order of the stop switch 42 and the types of bells to win is as shown in the column “Relationship between pressing order and winning combination” in FIG. . That is, when the push order is middle left and right, “PB = 1” bell 01 (9 payouts) wins, and when the push order is middle right and left, “PB = 1” bell 30 (1 payout) wins. In the first stop on the left or right, the bell “PB ≠ 1” (single payout) can be won.

The eleventh bell table wins the eleventh bell (bell 01 + 03 + 04 + 13 + 14 + 21 + 23 + 30 + 32) in a non-inside game and the winning flags of bells 01, 03, 04, 13, 14, 21, 23, 30, and 32 are turned on. Used for.
The eleventh bell table wins the bell 01 (9 payouts) of “PB = 1” when the pushing order is middle right and left, and the bell 30 (1) of “PB = 1” when the pushing order is middle left and right. (Piece Dispensing) is awarded, and when the first stop on the left is “PB ≠ 1” Bell 03 or 04 (single payout) is possible, and at the first right stop is Bell “PB ≠ 1” 03 or 21 (1 sheet) The stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that a payout) can be won.

As described above, even in a game in which the eleventh bell table is used, the type of bell to be drawn into the active line L, the pull-in rate, and the number of medals to be paid out are different depending on the pressing order of the stop switch 42.
The 12th to 19th bell tables are the same as the 11th bell table. In a game in which the 12th to 19th bell tables are used, the relationship between the pressing order of the stop switch 42 and the type of the winning bell is shown in the column “Relationship between pressing order and winning combination” in FIGS. 9 to 10. Street. That is, when the pressing order is middle right and left, "PB = 1" Bell 01 (9 sheets payout) wins, and when the pressing order is middle right and left, "PB = 1" Bell 30 (1 sheet payout) wins In the first stop on the left or right, the bell “PB ≠ 1” (single payout) can be won.

The 20th bell table is used when the 20th bell (Bell 01 + 03 + 06 + 15 + 18 + 21 + 27 + 31) is won in a non-internal game and the winning flags of Bells 01, 03, 06, 15, 18, 21, 27, and 31 are turned on. It is done.
This 20th bell table wins a bell 01 (9 payouts) with “PB = 1” when reversed, and wins a bell 31 (1 payout) with “PB = 1” when reversely pushed. When stopping, make it possible to win the bell 03 or 06 (single payout) of “PB ≠ 1”, and make it possible to win the bell 03 or 21 (single payout) of “PB ≠ 1” during the first stop. The stop position of the reel 31 is determined.

As described above, even in a game in which the 20th bell table is used, the type of bell to be drawn into the active line L, the pull-in rate, and the number of medals to be paid out at the winning are different depending on the pressing order of the stop switch 42.
The 21st to 28th bell tables are the same as the 20th bell table. In a game in which the 21st to 28th bell tables are used, the relationship between the pressing order of the stop switch 42 and the type of the winning bell is shown in the column “Relationship between pressing order and winning combination” in FIGS. 10 to 11. Street. That is, “PB = 1” bell 01 (9 sheets payout) wins when reversely pinched, “PB = 1” bell 31 (1 sheet payout) wins when pressed backward, and “PB = 1” bell 31 (1 sheet payout) A bell (1 payout) of “PB ≠ 1” can be won.

The 29th bell table won the 29th bell (Bell 01 + 03 + 06 + 15 + 18 + 21 + 27 + 31 + 32) in a non-inside game, and the winning flags of Bells 01, 03, 06, 15, 18, 21, 27, 31, and 32 were turned on. Used for.
This 29th bell table wins "PB = 1" bell 01 (9 payouts) when pressed backward, and wins "PB = 1" bell 31 (1 payout) when reversely pinched. When stopping, make it possible to win the bell 03 or 06 (single payout) of “PB ≠ 1”, and make it possible to win the bell 03 or 21 (single payout) of “PB ≠ 1” during the first stop. The stop position of the reel 31 is determined.

As described above, even in a game in which the 29th bell table is used, the type of bell to be drawn into the active line L, the pull-in rate, and the number of medals to be paid out at the winning are different depending on the pressing order of the stop switch 42.
The 30th to 37th bell tables are the same as the 29th bell table. In a game in which the 30th to 37th bell tables are used, the relationship between the pressing order of the stop switch 42 and the type of bell to win is as shown in the column “Relationship between pressing order and winning combination” in FIG. . That is, “PB = 1” bell 01 (9 payouts) wins when reversely pressed, “PB = 1” bell 31 (1 payout) wins when reversely pinched, A bell (1 payout) of “PB ≠ 1” can be won.

The 38th bell table is used when the 38th bell (Bell 02 to 29) is won in the non-inside game and the winning flags of Bells 02 to 29 are turned on.
This 38th bell table wins the bell 02 (three payouts) of “PB = 1” at the middle first stop, and any of the bells 03 to 29 of “PB ≠ 1” at the first left or right stop. The stop position of the reel 31 is determined so as to enable winning.

The 39th bell table is used when the 39th bell (Bell 02 + 03 + 04 + 13 + 14 + 21 + 23) is won in the non-internal game and the winning flags of Bells 02, 03, 04, 13, 14, 21, and 23 are turned on.
This 39th bell table wins the bell 02 (three payouts) of “PB = 1” at the middle first stop, and the bell 03 or 04 (1 payout) of “PB ≠ 1” at the first left stop. The stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that a winning can be made and the bell 03 or 21 (one payout) of “PB ≠ 1” can be won at the first stop on the right.
As described above, even in a game in which the 39th bell table is used, the type of bell to be drawn into the active line L, the pull-in rate, and the number of medals to be paid out at the winning are different depending on the pressing order of the stop switch 42.

  The 40th to 47th bell tables are the same as the 39th bell table. In a game in which the 40th to 47th bell tables are used, the relationship between the pressing order of the stop switch 42 and the type of the winning bell is shown in the column “Relationship between pressing order and winning combination” in FIGS. Street. That is, the bell 02 (three payouts) with “PB = 1” wins during the middle first stop, and the bell (1 payout) with “PB ≠ 1” can win at the first left or right stop.

The 48th bell table is used when the 48th bell (bell 02 + 03 + 06 + 15 + 18 + 21 + 27) is won in the non-internal game and the winning flags of bells 02, 03, 06, 15, 18, 21, and 27 are turned on.
This 48th bell table wins the bell 02 (3 payouts) of “PB = 1” at the right first stop, and the bell 03 or 06 (1 payout) of “PB ≠ 1” at the first left stop. The stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that a winning can be made and the bell 03 or 21 (one payout) of “PB ≠ 1” can be won at the time of the first stop.
As described above, even in a game in which the 48th bell table is used, the type of bell to be drawn into the active line L, the pull-in rate, and the number of medals to be paid out at the winning are different depending on the pressing order of the stop switch.

  The 49th to 56th bell tables are the same as the 48th bell table. In a game in which the 49th to 56th bell tables are used, the relationship between the pressing order of the stop switch 42 and the type of bell to win is as shown in the column “Relationship between pressing order and winning combination” in FIG. . That is, when the first stop is on the right, the bell 02 (3 payouts) of “PB = 1” wins, and when the first stop is on the left or inside, the bell (1 payout) of “PB ≠ 1” Winning is possible.

As described above, when the first to 56th bells are won, the type of the bell drawn into the active line L, the pull-in rate, and the number of medals to be paid out at the winning are different depending on the pressing order of the stop switch 42.
That is, the reel control means 64 has a specific symbol combination (for example, a symbol combination corresponding to the bell 01) that is advantageous to the player in accordance with the pressing order of the stop switch 42 when the first to 56th bells are selected. There are a time when the reel 31 is stopped and controlled so that it can be displayed, and a time when the reel 31 is stopped and controlled so that a specific symbol combination is not displayed.

The first to 56th bells are referred to as “push order bells”.
In addition, a pressing order that can display a combination of specific symbols that is advantageous to the player (can be awarded to a role with a large number of payouts) is called “correct answer pressing order”, and a pressing order other than the correct answer pressing order is “incorrect pressing In order.
Furthermore, operating the stop switch 42 in the correct answer push order is called “push order correct answer” or “correct answer in push order”, and operating the stop switch 42 in the incorrect answer push order is called “push order incorrect answer”. .
The reel control means 64 stops and controls the reel 31 so that a specific symbol combination that is advantageous to the player can be displayed in the game in which the winning order is won in the push order correct answer.

In the present embodiment, when the first bell is won, the middle first stop corresponds to the correct answer pressing order, and the rest corresponds to the incorrect answer pressing order.
When the second to tenth bells are won, the middle and left and right correspond to the correct answer pressing order, and the other corresponds to the incorrect answer pressing order.
Furthermore, when the 11th to 19th bells are won, the middle right and left correspond to the correct answer pressing order, and the other corresponds to the incorrect answer pressing order.

Furthermore, when the 20th to 28th bells are won, reverse pinching corresponds to the correct answer pressing order, and the rest corresponds to the incorrect answer pressing order.
Further, when the 29th to 37th bells are won, reverse pressing corresponds to the correct answer pressing order, and the rest corresponds to the incorrect answer pressing order.
Furthermore, when the 38th bell is won, the middle first stop corresponds to the correct answer pressing order, and the rest corresponds to the incorrect answer pressing order.

Further, when the 39th to 47th bells are won, the middle first stop corresponds to the correct answer pressing order, and the rest corresponds to the incorrect answer pressing order.
When the 48th to 56th bells are won, the right first stop corresponds to the correct answer pressing order, and the rest corresponds to the incorrect answer pressing order.

In the present embodiment, the first left stop is the incorrect answer pressing order when the pressing order bell is won.
In addition, during the non-AT game, a penalty is given to the irregular push so that the stop switch 42 is operated at the first left stop.
For this reason, it is difficult for the bell to win a prize during non-AT games.
Therefore, at the time of the first stop on the left at the time of the second replay win, the replay 02 having “bell” on the diagonally downwardly descending invalid line wins, so that if the bell wins even during non-AT games, It makes me think, so that the game doesn't become monotonous.

Further, when a watermelon is won in the non-internal game, as shown in FIG. 12, the watermelons 01 to 03 are overlapped and these winning flags are turned on. In this case, a watermelon table is used.
The watermelon table allows winning of “PB ≠ 1” watermelon 03 (4 payouts, 5 “red 7” aligned in a V-shape), and otherwise “PB ≠ 1” watermelon The stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that 01 (four-sheet payout) can be won.

Further, when the white 7 is won in the non-internal game, as shown in FIG. 12, the special, bell 32, and watermelons 01 to 03 are overlapped and these winning flags are turned on. In this case, a white 7 table is used.
The white 7 table makes it possible to win a special “PB ≠ 1” (7 payouts, 3 “white 7” s are aligned on the active line L) at the first stop on the left, and “PB ≠ 1” otherwise. The stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that the watermelon 01 (four-sheet payout) can be awarded.

When all the winning flags are off, the non-winning table is used.
The non-winning table is used when all the winning flags are off (that is, at the time of non-winning of the combination in the non-internal game), so that the combination of symbols corresponding to any combination does not stop on the active line. The combination of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped is determined. Therefore, the non-winning table is not used in the internal game of the MB, and is not used in the MB game in which the winning flags of all the small combinations are turned on.

  In addition, when a small role or replay is won in a game inside the MB, the winning flags of both the MB and the small role or replay are turned on. At this time, the stop position determination table 65 that gives priority to the winning combination of the winning combination or replay in the game is used.

  For example, when the first bell is won in the inside game of the MB, in addition to the MB winning flag, the winning flags of the bell 01 corresponding to the first bell and the bells 03 to 29 are turned on. At this time, priority is given to stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to bell 01 and any of bells 03 to 29 on the effective line, and the combination of symbols corresponding to these cannot be stopped on the effective line Next, control is performed so that the combination of symbols corresponding to MB is stopped on the active line. Furthermore, when the symbol combination corresponding to MB cannot be stopped on the effective line, control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to any combination is not stopped on the effective line.

Here, in the present embodiment, when any of the first to 56th bells, watermelon, or white 7 wins in the MB inside game, the first stop is left, middle, or right. Even so, the symbols that make up the small combination always stop on the effective line L, and the symbols that make up the MB never stop on the effective line L. Therefore, MB will not win.
Similarly, when one of the 1st to 27th replays is won in a game inside the MB, the replay always wins and the MB never wins regardless of the pressing order of the stop switch 42.

In addition, as described above, when a winning combination is not won in the inside game of the MB, the MB table is used and the MB can be won. However, the probability that the MB inside game will not be won in the lottery of the combination is set to “1/65536”. The combination of symbols corresponding to MB is “White 7” − “RP2” − “Cherry B”, but “White 7” of the left reel 31, “RP2” of the middle reel 31, and the right reel 31 Only “cherry B” is arranged one by one. That is, only one symbol constituting the MB is arranged on the corresponding reel 31. Therefore, it is extremely rare for an MB to win a prize and shift to an MB game in an internal game of the MB.
As described above, in the present embodiment, after winning an MB in a non-internal middle game and shifting to the internal medium game of the MB without being able to win the MB in the game, the internal medium game of the MB is substantially achieved. Will continue to stay in.

The stop symbol determination means 66 determines whether or not the symbol combination of the reel 31 stopped on the effective line matches the symbol combination corresponding to any combination when the reel 31 is stopped. The stop symbol determination means 66 determines a symbol on the effective line by detecting, for example, an angle or the number of steps when the motor 32 is stopped.
However, when the stop switch 42 is operated and the stop position is determined using the stop position determination table 65, the stop symbol determination means 66 determines the stop symbol regardless of whether or not the reel 31 has stopped. It is possible.

  The payout means 67 determines that the combination of symbols stopped on the active line when the reel 31 is stopped matches the combination of symbols corresponding to any of the combinations by the stop symbol determination unit 66 and the winning combination is won. In addition, a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player in accordance with the winning combination, or processing such as credit addition is performed. Also, when winning a replay, control is performed so that the number of medals inserted in the game (three) is automatically inserted without paying out medals.

The special game control means 68 controls the start of the special game, the progress of the game during the special game, and the end of the special game.
When the combination of symbols corresponding to the MB is stopped on the active line, the MB is won, and the special game control means 68 controls to start the MB game from the next game.

During the MB game, the middle and right reels 31 are controlled to stop within 190 ms (the maximum number of moving frames is 4) as in the non-MB game. In contrast, the left reel 31 is controlled to stop within 75 ms (the maximum number of moving frames is one frame).
In addition, during MB games, a lottery for a combination is performed using the combination lottery table 62C. For this reason, the lottery result of the combination is always not won. However, the winning flags of all small roles are turned on every game. This is equivalent to the state where all the small roles are won.

In the present embodiment, during the MB game, Bell 01 or 02 (both are paid out) frequently wins.
Here, in this embodiment, during the MB game, two medals are inserted, but the bell 01 or 02 frequently wins, and almost every game, two medals are paid out. For this reason, during the MB game, almost every game, two coins are paid out, and the game state is maintained (the medal is not increased or decreased).

In the present embodiment, the MB game end condition is set such that the number of medals paid out during the MB game is 44 or more.
For this reason, the special game control means 68 continues to count the number of medals paid out during the MB game, and when it is determined that the count value has reached 44 or more, the special game control means 68 controls to end the MB game with the game.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the main game state includes a normal game and a special game, the normal game includes an RT game and a non-RT game, and the special game includes an MB game. The main game state control means 69 controls the transition of the main game state. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the main game state. The main game state control means 69 controls to shift the main game state based on the winning of the special role (MB), the winning of the special role (MB), and the number of medals paid out during the special game (MB game). To do.

First, the main game state control means 69 performs control so that it is a non-RT game during non-inside. Also, in non-internal and non-RT games, MB lottery is performed.
Then, when the MB is won in the non-internal and non-RT game, and the winning MB is not won in the game, the main game state control means 69 changes the main game state to the internal and RT game from the next game. Control to shift to.

  On the other hand, when the MB is won in the non-internal and non-RT game, and the selected MB wins in the game, the main game state control means 69 shifts the main game state from the next game to the MB game. Control. That is, a transition is made from a non-internal and non-RT game to an MB game without going through an internal and RT game.

Further, the main game state control means 69 controls to continue the RT game in the inside until the MB wins when the game moves to the RT game inside. When the MB is won in the inside and in the RT game, the main game state control means 69 controls to shift the main game state from the next game to the MB game.
Furthermore, the main game state control means 69 controls to continue the MB game until the number of medals paid out during the MB game reaches a predetermined number (44) or more. When the number of medals paid out during the MB game is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the main game state control means 69 controls to shift from the next game to the non-internal and non-RT game from the next game.

As described above, in the present embodiment, it is extremely rare that an MB wins in the interior and in the RT game. For this reason, after winning an MB in a non-internal and non-RT game and being able to win an MB in the game without moving to the internal or RT game, the user is essentially staying in the internal and RT game. Will continue.
As described above, the main game state control means 69 determines whether or not the main game state transition condition is satisfied in each main game state, and when determining that the main game state transition condition is satisfied, Control is performed so as to shift to a predetermined main game state.

The main control unit 50 includes a mode control unit 70, an external signal control unit 71, and a push order determination unit 72.
In the present embodiment, the main mode includes a normal mode, a precursor mode, an AT mode, and a penalty mode. The mode control means 70 controls transition between these four types of main modes.
The external signal control means 71 controls the output of external signals.
Furthermore, the push order determination means 72 determines the push order for main mode transition control and external signal output control.

Further, the main control means 50 includes a game number setting means 73, a game number counter 74, a push order correct answer counter 75, an AT end determination counter 76, a penalty counter 77, an external signal control counter 78, a first remaining game determination counter 79, and A second remaining game determination counter 80 is provided. These counters are used for main mode transition control and external signal output control.
Further, the sub game state control means 91 on the sub control means 90 side controls the transition of the sub game state (AT game and non-AT game) based on the main mode or the like.

  Here, each main mode indicates the state on the main control means 50 side, but is different from the main game states of non-internal and non-RT games, internal and RT games, and MB games. It is. That is, separately from the transition control between the main game states by the main game state control unit 69, the mode control unit 70 controls the transition between the main modes. In particular, in the present embodiment, the main mode shifts among the normal mode, the precursor mode, the AT mode, and the penalty mode while the main game state is staying in the RT game.

FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the main mode. The mode control means 70 counts the count value of the game number counter 74, the count value of the push order correct answer counter 75, the count value of the AT end determination counter 76, the count value of the penalty counter 77, and the stop switch 42 when the push order bell is won. The transition of the main mode is controlled based on the pressing order.
First, the mode control means 70 normally sets the main mode to the normal mode. In the normal mode, the mode control means 70 subtracts the count value of the game number counter 74 from the number of released games (game number N1) set by the game number setting means 73, and the value obtained becomes “33”. When the remaining number of games until the number of released games reaches 33 games, the main mode is controlled to shift to the precursor mode.

Further, the main control means 50 turns on the precursor flag when the remaining number of games until reaching the number of released games is 33 games or less, and turns off the precursor flag otherwise.
The setting of the number of released games by the game number setting means 73 and the operation of the game number counter 74 will be described later.
In the normal mode, the mode control means 70 controls to shift the main mode to the penalty mode when the stop switch 42 is operated by irregular pressing in a game in which the pushing order bell is won.

Furthermore, the mode control means 70, when the numerical value obtained by subtracting the count value of the game number counter 74 from the number of released games is “0” in the sign mode, that is, the game counted by the game number counter 74 When the number of times reaches the number of released games, the main mode is controlled to shift to the AT mode.
Further, the mode control means 70 controls to shift the main mode to the penalty mode when the stop switch 42 is operated by irregular pressing in the game in which the winning order is won in the warning mode.

Further, in the AT mode, the mode control means 70 controls the main mode to shift to the normal mode when the count value of the AT end determination counter 76 is “2” and the precursor flag is OFF.
Furthermore, the mode control means 70 controls the main mode to shift to the precursor mode when the count value of the AT end determination counter 76 is “2” and the precursor flag is on in the AT mode.
The operation of the AT end determination counter 76 will be described later.

Further, in the penalty mode, the mode control means 70 controls the main mode to shift to the normal mode when the count value of the penalty counter 77 is “0” and the sign flag is off.
The mode control means 70 controls the main mode to shift to the precursor mode when the count value of the penalty counter 77 is “0” and the precursor flag is on in the penalty mode.

Furthermore, the mode control means 70 controls the main mode to shift to the AT mode when the count value of the push order correct answer counter 75 becomes “6” in the penalty mode.
The operations of the penalty counter 77 and the push order correct answer counter 75 will be described later.
As described above, the mode control unit 70 determines whether or not the main mode transition condition is satisfied in each main mode. When it is determined that the main mode transition condition is satisfied, the mode control unit 70 switches to the predetermined main mode. Control to move.

The number-of-games setting means 73 sets the number of released games (the number of games N1) before shifting to the AT game.
The game number counter 74 counts the number of games from a predetermined time.
Here, the main control unit 50 receives a release game number command including information indicating the release game number set by the game number setting unit 73 and a digest game number command including information indicating the game number counted by the game number counter 74. And transmitted to the sub-control means 90.

Further, when the main control means 50 determines that the number of games counted by the game number counter 74 has become the number of released games, the main control means 50 transmits an AT start command including information indicating that to the sub-control means 90.
Further, on the side of the sub control means 90, the sub game state control means 91 determines whether or not the number of games counted by the game number counter 74 becomes the number of released games based on the received release game number command and digest game number command. Determine whether.

Then, the sub game state control means 91 determines that the number of games counted by the game number counter 74 has become the number of released games based on the received release game number command and digested game number command, and issues an AT start command. When it is determined that the game has been received, control is performed to shift from the non-AT game to the AT game.
In this way, when the number of games counted by the number-of-games counter 74 becomes the number of released games, the sub game state control means 91 shifts from a non-AT game to an AT game.

In the present embodiment, the game number setting means 73 and the game number counter 74 are provided on the main control means 50 side. In other words, the number of games played before shifting to the AT game is managed on the main control means 50 side.
Therefore, although a signal is transmitted in one direction from the main control means 50 to the sub-control means 90, the number of released games set by the game number setting means 73, the number of games from a predetermined time counted by the game number counter 74, and the released games It can be determined on the main control means 50 side that the remaining number of games up to the number of games and the number of games counted by the game number counter 74 have become the number of released games.

Further, when the number of games counted by the game number counter 74 becomes the number of released games, the main control means 50 determines that the sub game state has shifted to the AT game. At this time, the game number setting means 73 sets a new release game number (new game number N1). That is, at the time of transition to one AT game, the number of released games until the transition to the next AT game is set.
For this reason, the main control means 50 can determine the number of released games until the transition to the next AT game during one AT game.

Here, when the value obtained by subtracting the count value of the game number counter 74 from the number of released games becomes “0”, that is, when the number of games counted by the game number counter 74 becomes the number of released games, the mode control is performed. The means 70 shifts the main mode to the AT mode. At this time, the game number setting means 73 determines that the sub game state has shifted to the AT game, and sets a new number of released games.
Further, when the count value of the push order correct answer counter 75 becomes “6”, the mode control means 70 shifts the main mode to the AT mode. At this time, the game number setting means 73 determines that the sub game state has shifted to the AT game, and sets a new number of released games.

Further, when it is determined that the set value has been changed, the game number setting means 73 sets a new number of released games. That is, when the setting is changed, the number of released games set up to that point is cleared and a new number of released games is set.
Thus, the game number setting means 73 sets a new number of released games when it is determined that the game has shifted to the AT game or when the setting value is determined to be changed.

In addition, the game number setting means 73 performs a cancellation number lottery for selecting any one of a plurality of predetermined types of specific game numbers, and the specific game number selected in the cancellation number lottery is set as a new release game. Set as number of times.
In the present embodiment, ten numerical values of “33”, “111”, “222”, “333”, “444”, “555”, “666”, “777”, “888”, and “999” are used. Is set to a specific number of games. In other words, ten kinds of numerical values that become doublet are set as the specific number of games. A predetermined selection probability is set for each specific game count.
It should be noted that the selection probabilities for the number of specific games can be made different according to the six stages of setting values 1-6.

  Then, when the game number setting means 73 determines that the sub game state has shifted to the AT game, or when it is determined that the set value has been changed, any one of the above ten types of specific game numbers is selected. Is selected by lottery. For example, it is assumed that “777” is selected in the cancellation number lottery. In this case, the game number setting means 73 sets “777” as the new number of released games.

The game number counter 74 starts counting the number of games when it is determined that the AT game has ended.
Here, when the count value of the AT end determination counter 76 becomes “2”, the mode control means 70 changes the main mode from the AT mode to the normal mode (when the precursor flag is off) or the precursor mode (the precursor flag is set). (When on). At this time, the game number counter 74 determines that the AT game has ended, and starts counting the number of games.

Furthermore, when it is determined that the set value has been changed, the game number counter 74 starts counting the number of games.
That is, the game number counter 74 counts the number of games from a predetermined time when it is determined that the AT game has ended or when the set value is changed.
The game number counter 74 adds “1” to the count value every time a game is played. However, when the main mode is the penalty mode, the game number counter 74 does not add the count value even if the game is played.

As described above, the game number counter 74 does not count the number of games during the penalty mode. Thereby, during the penalty mode, the number of remaining games until the number of released games is reached is not reduced, and the transition to the AT game is delayed.
When it is determined that the game number counter 74 has shifted to the AT game, the game number counter 74 clears the count value. Thereafter, the game number counter 74 does not add the count value even if the game is performed until it is determined that the AT game has ended or the setting value has been changed. The game number counter 74 starts counting the number of games when it is determined that the AT game is ended or when it is determined that the set value is changed. For this reason, the game number counter 74 does not count the number of games during an AT game.

The push order determining means 72 determines the push order for main mode transition control and external signal output control.
In the present embodiment, the push order determining means 72 has a push order T1, push order for each of the middle left, right, middle right left, right left middle, and right middle left push order in the games won in the 1st to 27th replays. Either T2 or push order T3 is assigned. Further, none of the pressing order T1, the pressing order T2, or the pressing order T3 is assigned to the pressing order of the left middle right and the left and right middle.

  As described above, the main mode is different from the main gaming state, and the main mode transition control by the mode control means 70 is performed separately from the main gaming state transition control by the main gaming state control means 69. In particular, the main mode is changed between the normal mode, the precursor mode, the AT mode, and the penalty mode while the main game state is in the inside and the RT game is maintained.

For this reason, when the main game state is in the inside and the RT game is in the main game state, the push order determining means 72 is the first to 27th regardless of whether the main mode is the normal mode, the precursor mode, the AT mode, or the penalty mode. In the game won for replay, the push order for the transition control of the main mode and the output control of the external signal is assigned.
On the other hand, when the main game state is non-internal and non-RT game or MB game, the push order determining means 72 controls the transition of the main mode and the external signal even if the 1st to 27th replays are won. No push order is assigned for output control.

The push order of the stop switch 42 assigned by the push order determining means 72 is used for main mode transition control and external signal output control, and push order (overlapping) for distributing the reel 31 stop control. This is different from the push order in which the combination of symbols corresponding to any of the winning combinations is stopped on the active line.
That is, the push order determination means 72 assigns push orders for main mode transition control and external signal output control, separately from the push order for the reel 31 stop control.

Here, the push order determining means 72 is a medium in which a combination of symbols having the same profit to be given to the player is displayed regardless of the push order of the stop switch 42 (game won in the 1st to 27th replays). Any one of the pressing order T1, the pressing order T2, and the pressing order T3 is assigned to each of the left, right, middle right left, right left middle, and right middle left pressing order.
In addition, the push order determination means 72 controls the main mode transition control and the external in a game in which a combination of symbols having different profits to be given to the player according to the push order of the stop switch 42 is displayed (a game won by the push order bell). No push order is assigned for signal output control.
Thus, the pushing order for the stop control of the reel 31 and the pushing order for the main mode transition control and the external signal output control are not complicated.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing the relationship between the winning combination (the lottery result of the combination) and the allocation pattern of the pressing order. In FIG. 15, “-” means “no push order assignment”.
As shown in FIG. 15, the push order determination means 72 performs pattern lottery for selecting any one of the four assigned patterns of patterns 1 to 4 in the game won in the first to 27th replays. . For example, when pattern 1 is selected by pattern lottery, the push order determination means 72 performs the push order T1 for the middle left and right, the push order T2 for the middle right and left, and the right middle left and the right left middle. And pressing order T3 is assigned respectively.

Here, the push order determination means 72 performs pattern lottery in the game won in the 1st to 27th replays, and based on the result, push order for the transition control of the main mode and the output control of the external signal. assign.
For this reason, even if the winning lottery results are the same, it is possible to change the push order assignment patterns for the main mode transition control and the external signal output control.

For example, even in the first replay (replay 01 + 02 + 28) having the same lottery result, when the pattern lottery is determined to be pattern 1, the pressing order T1 for the middle left and right, the pressing order T2 for the middle right and left, and the middle right Push order T3 is assigned to each of the left and right / left middle, but when pattern 3 is determined by pattern lottery, push order T3 is given to middle left / right and middle right / left, and push order T1 is given to right middle / left The pressing order T2 is assigned to the middle right and left, respectively.
Therefore, even under the condition that only one reel 31 stop control pattern can be assigned to one lottery result, main mode transition control and external signals can be performed without increasing the types of lottery results. It is possible to increase the push order assignment pattern for the output control.

The push order determining means 72 does not assign the push order for the main mode transition control and the external signal output control for the left middle right and the right and left middle (first left stop).
Here, in the present embodiment, during a non-AT game, a penalty is imposed on the irregular push so that the player operates the stop switch 42 at the first left stop.
As a result, during non-AT games, the bell 01 or 02 will not win when the push-bell wins, and the main mode will not shift or no external signal will be output when the 1st to 27th replay wins. Yes.

Further, the main control means 50 sub-controls commands including information indicating the current main mode, and commands including information indicating the pressing order T1, the pressing order T2, and the pressing order T3 determined by the pressing order determination means 72. Transmit to means 90.
Thus, which main mode is currently staying, which push order is the push order T1, which push order is the push order T2, and which push order is the push order T3, This can be determined on the control means 90 side.

Then, the sub-control means 90 side determines whether or not to report the push order and the push order to be notified according to the lottery result of the combination, the main mode, the main game state, the sub-game state, and the like. In accordance with this determination, the pressing order of the stop switch 42 is notified.
When the stop switch 42 is operated in the pushing order contrary to the determination on the slot machine 10 side and the main mode is accidentally shifted to the main mode contrary to the determination on the slot machine 10 side, the main determined on the slot machine 10 side is changed. You may alert | report the pushing order for returning to a mode.

The push order correct answer counter 75 is controlled so that the reel 31 is stopped so that a combination of symbols corresponding to the bell 01 or the bell 02 can be displayed in the normal mode, the sign mode, or the penalty mode, and the correct answer push order (bell 01 or bell 02 can be displayed). In this order, the number of games in which the stop switch 42 is operated is counted.
In the present embodiment, when the number of games counted by the game number counter 74 becomes the number of released games, the sub game state control means 91 shifts the sub game state from the non-AT game to the AT game.

Further, even before the number of games counted by the game number counter 74 reaches the number of released games, the sub game state control means 91 determines whether or not to shift to the AT game, and shifts to the AT game. When it is determined, the sub gaming state is shifted from the non-AT game to the AT game.
Here, in this embodiment, the game number setting means 73 and the game number counter 74 are provided on the main control means 50 side.

Therefore, although the signal is transmitted in one direction from the main control means 50 to the sub-control means 90, the main control means 50 determines that the number of games counted by the game number counter 74 has become the number of released games. Can do.
However, when it is decided to shift to the AT game on the sub control means 90 side, this cannot be judged on the main control means 50 side.
However, when the game moves to AT game, the correct answer push order is notified when the push order bell is won. Then, the player operates the stop switch 42 according to this notification.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the normal mode, the sign mode, or the penalty mode, the number of games in which the push order bell is won and the stop switch 42 is operated in the correct push order is counted by the push correct answer counter 75.
Then, the main control means 50 sets the number of games counted by the push order correct answer counter 75 to the specified number of games (6 games) even before the number of games counted by the game number counter 74 becomes the number of released games. When it is determined that the game has shifted to the AT game.

Specifically, when the stop switch 42 is operated in the correct push order in the game in which the push order bell is won in the normal mode, the predictor mode, or the penalty mode, the push order correct answer counter 75 is set to “1”. Is added.
In addition, the push order correct answer counter 75 counts when the stop switch 42 is operated in the push order T1 or push order T2 in the game selected in the 1st to 27th replays in the normal mode, the predictor mode, or the penalty mode. Add “1” to the value.

Then, when the count value of the push order correct answer counter 75 becomes “6”, the main control means 50 makes the AT game even if the number of games counted by the game number counter 74 is before the number of released games. Judge that it has migrated. At this time, the mode control means 70 shifts the main mode to the AT mode, and the push order correct answer counter 75 clears the count value.
Further, the main mode is not shifted to the AT mode until the count value of the push order correct answer counter 75 becomes “6”, and when the count value of the push order correct answer counter 75 becomes “6”, the main mode is set to the AT mode. By shifting, it is possible to prevent the slot machine 10 from accidentally shifting to an unintended main mode.

If the sub-control means 90 decides to shift to the AT game, the main mode remains in the normal mode, the sub-gaming state shifts to the AT game, and the correct answer push order is notified when the push-bell is won. The
In addition, when the main mode is the normal mode and the stop switch 42 is operated by irregular pressing in the game that has been won in the push order bell, the mode control means 70 shifts the main mode to the penalty mode.
For this reason, when the sub control means 90 side decides to shift to the AT game, the main mode shifts from the normal mode to the AT mode through the penalty mode.

In addition, the push order correct answer counter 75 does not add a count value during the AT mode even if the stop switch 42 is operated in the correct push order in the game in which the push order bell is won.
Furthermore, in the AT mode, the push order correct answer counter 75 does not add the count value even if the stop switch 42 is operated in the push order T1 or the push order T2 in the game won in the 1st to 27th replays.

Further, the push order correct answer counter 75 clears the count value when the stop switch 42 is operated in the wrong answer push order in the game in which the push order bell is won in the normal mode, the sign mode, or the penalty mode.
The push order correct answer counter 75 clears the count value when the stop switch 42 is operated in the push order T3 in the game selected in the 1st to 27th replays in the normal mode, the predictor mode, or the penalty mode. .
Furthermore, the push order correct answer counter 75 clears the count value when determining that the set value has been changed.

The AT end determination counter 76 counts the number of games in which the push order bell is won in the AT mode and the stop switch 42 is operated in the first left stop.
In the present embodiment, the first left stop is always in the incorrect answer pressing order when the pressing order bell is won.
For this reason, the AT end determination counter 76 counts the number of games in which the push order is incorrect when the push order is won in the AT mode.

In the present embodiment, the sub game state control means 91 executes an AT game with a predetermined number of games (30 games) as one set.
Furthermore, when the sub game state control means 91 satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, a rare role with a low win probability such as a watermelon is won), whether or not to add (add) the remaining number of games of the AT game. When the number of additions and the number of additions are determined, the determined number of additions is added to the remaining number of games of the AT game.

Further, the sub gaming state control means 91 determines whether or not to continue the AT game at a predetermined time during the AT game (when the remaining number of games reaches a predetermined number of games (for example, 5 games)). I do.
When the sub game state control means 91 decides to continue the AT game by the AT continuous lottery, the sub game state control means 91 continues the next AT game immediately after digesting the remaining number of games of the AT game.

When the sub game state control means 91 decides not to continue the AT game in the AT continuous lottery, it determines that the AT game end condition is satisfied when the remaining number of games of the AT game is digested, Control is made so as to shift from a game to a non-AT game.
Here, in order to transmit a signal in one direction from the main control means 50 to the sub-control means 90, the decision items in the sub-control means 90 (addition of the remaining number of games of AT game, continued AT game, and The main control means 50 cannot determine that the AT game end condition has been satisfied.

However, if the sub-control means 90 ends the AT game and shifts to a non-AT game, the correct push order will not be notified when the push order bell is won. When there is no notification of the pressing order, the player operates the stop switch 42 in the first left stop to avoid a penalty.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the AT mode, the AT end determination counter 76 counts the number of games in which the push order bell is won and the stop switch 42 is operated in the first left stop. Then, when the number of games counted by the AT end determination counter 76 reaches the specified number of games (2 games), the main control means 50 determines that the AT game has ended.

Specifically, in the AT mode, the AT end determination counter 76 adds “1” to the count value when the stop switch 42 is operated in the first left stop in the game won in the push order bell.
When the count value of the AT end determination counter 76 becomes “2”, the main control unit 50 determines that the AT game has ended. At this time, the mode control means 70 shifts the main mode to the normal mode (when the precursor flag is off) or the precursor mode (when the precursor flag is on), and the AT end determination counter 76 clears the count value.
Note that the AT end determination counter 76 does not add the count value even when the stop switch 42 is operated in the first left stop in the game won in the push order bell except in the AT mode.

The AT end determination counter 76 clears the count value when the stop switch 42 is operated in the middle or right first stop in the game in which the winning order is won in the AT mode.
Furthermore, the AT end determination counter 76 clears the count value when determining that the set value has been changed.

The penalty counter 77 counts the number of games that give a penalty to the player.
Specifically, the penalty counter 77 is set to “2” in the count value when the stop switch 42 is operated by irregular pressing in the game in which the winning order is won in the normal mode, the warning mode, or the penalty mode. to add.

Further, in the AT mode, the penalty counter 77 does not add the count value even if the stop switch 42 is operated by irregular pressing in the game in which the pushing order bell is won.
Furthermore, in the penalty mode, the penalty counter 77 subtracts “1” from the count value when the stop switch 42 is operated in the first left stop in the game in which the pushing order bell is won.

Here, the mode control means 70 sets the main mode to the penalty mode when the count value of the penalty counter 77 is “1” or more. In the penalty mode, the game number counter 74 does not add a count value even if a game is played. Thereby, during the penalty mode, the number of remaining games until the number of released games is reached is not reduced, and the transition to the AT game is delayed.
When the count value of the penalty counter 77 becomes “0”, the mode control means 70 shifts the main mode to the normal mode (when the precursor flag is off) or the precursor mode (when the precursor flag is on). This releases the penalty.

The penalty counter 77 clears the count value when it is determined that the sub gaming state has shifted to the AT game.
Specifically, when the value obtained by subtracting the count value of the game number counter 74 from the number of released games becomes “0”, that is, when the number of games counted by the game number counter 74 becomes the number of released games, The mode control means 70 shifts the main mode to the AT mode. At this time, the penalty counter 77 determines that the sub gaming state has shifted to the AT game, and clears the count value.

Further, when the count value of the push order correct answer counter 75 becomes “6”, the mode control means 70 shifts the main mode to the AT mode. At this time, the penalty counter 77 determines that the game has shifted to the AT game and clears the count value.
Furthermore, the penalty counter 77 clears the count value when determining that the set value has been changed.

The external signal control counter 78 indicates the number of games in which the stop switch 42 is operated in the push order T1 or the push order T2 assigned by the push order determination means 72 in the game selected in the 1st to 27th replays in the AT mode. To count.
Specifically, in the AT mode, the external signal control counter 78 is operated by the stop switch 42 in the push order T1 or the push order T2 assigned by the push order determining means 72 in the game won in the 1st to 27th replays. If it is, “1” is added to the count value.

The first remaining game determination counter 79 counts the number of games in which the stop switch 42 is operated in the push order T1 assigned by the push order determination means 72 in the game won in the 1st to 27th replays in the AT mode. Is.
Specifically, in the first remaining game determination counter 79, in the AT mode, the stop switch 42 is operated in the push order T1 assigned by the push order determining means 72 in the game won in the first to 27th replays. In this case, “1” is added to the count value.

The second remaining game determination counter 80 counts the number of games in which the stop switch 42 is operated in the push order T2 assigned by the push order determination means 72 in the game won in the first to 27th replays in the AT mode. Is.
Specifically, in the second remaining game determination counter 80, in the AT mode, the stop switch 42 is operated in the push order T2 assigned by the push order determining means 72 in the game won in the 1st to 27th replays. In this case, “1” is added to the count value.

Here, on the side of the sub-control means 90, the number of games after shifting to the AT game is counted. The notification control unit 92 of the sub-control unit 90 starts notification of the pressing order T1 or the pressing order T2 assigned by the pressing order determination unit 72 every time the predetermined number of games (30 games) are consumed during the AT game. To do.
In addition, if the AT game remaining number of games is equal to or greater than the specified number of games (100 games), the notification control unit 92 notifies the push order T1, and the AT game remaining number of games is less than the specified number of games (100 games). If there is, the push order T2 is notified.

Furthermore, when the notification control means 92 starts notification of the pressing order T1 or the pressing order T2, the notification control means 92 until the number of games counted by the external signal control counter 78 reaches a predetermined number of games (two games), that is, an external signal Until the count value of the control counter 78 reaches “2”, the notification of the pressing order T1 or the pressing order T2 is continued.
Further, the notification control unit 92 ends the notification of the pressing order T1 or the pressing order T2 when the count value of the external signal control counter 78 becomes “2” after starting the notification of the pressing order T1 or the pressing order T2.

When the count value of the external signal control counter 78 becomes “2”, the external signal control counter 78, the first remaining game determination counter 79, and the second remaining game determination counter 80 each clear the count value.
Further, in the AT mode, when the stop switch 42 is operated in the push order T3 assigned by the push order determining means 72 in the game won in the 1st to 27th replays, the external signal control counter 78, the first remaining game. The determination counter 79 and the second remaining game determination counter 80 each clear the count value.

Furthermore, when the AT game ends, the external signal control counter 78, the first remaining game determination counter 79, and the second remaining game determination counter 80 each clear the count value.
Specifically, the main control means 50 determines that the AT game has ended when the count value of the AT end determination counter 76 becomes “2”. At this time, the mode control means 70 shifts the main mode to the normal mode (when the precursor flag is off) or the precursor mode (when the precursor flag is on), and the external signal control counter 78 and the first remaining game determination counter 79. , And the second remaining game determination counter 80 each clear the count value.
When the set value is changed, the external signal control counter 78, the first remaining game determination counter 79, and the second remaining game determination counter 80 each clear the count value.

The external signal control means 71 controls the output of an external signal.
Here, the external terminal board 100 (relay board, concentrated terminal board) is electrically connected to the main control board constituting the main control means 50, and the external display device 110 is electrically connected to the external terminal board 100. It is connected. The main control means 50 and the external terminal board 100 are provided inside the slot machine 10, and the external display device 110 is provided outside the slot machine 10.
The main control unit 50 transmits an external signal to the external terminal substrate 100 in one direction. The external terminal substrate 100 transmits the external signal received from the main control unit 50 to the external display device 110 or the hall computer ( (Not shown) in one direction.

Further, the external display device 110 is provided separately from the slot machine 10 and receives an external signal transmitted from the main control means 50 via the external terminal board 100 to display necessary information. .
Thereby, the player can see the game history of the slot machine 10 by looking at the external display device 110, for example, the total number of games played on the current day and the past several days, the number of times of AT game execution, the number of times of AT game continuation, etc. I can know.
In addition, the hall computer collects various statistical information including the number of AT games executed and the number of AT games continuation, such as how many balls have been played on the day (game information). Used for hall management.

Here, for security reasons, the external terminal board 100 is allowed to be connected only to the main control board (main control means 50), and the sub control board (sub control means 90) is inferior to the main control board in terms of security. Are generally not connected.
Therefore, in order to control the output of external signals related to the execution and continuation of AT games, the main control means 50 determines that the game has shifted to AT games, that AT games have continued, and that AT games have ended. There is a need to.

However, control of continuation and termination of AT games is performed on the sub-control unit 90 side, but a signal is transmitted from the main control unit 50 to the sub-control unit 90 in one direction. For this reason, even if the AT game continues or the AT game ends, a signal indicating that cannot be transmitted from the sub control means 90 to the main control means 50.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, the external signal control counter 78, the AT end determination counter 76, etc. determine that the AT game has continued and that the AT game has ended on the main control means 50 side, and control the external signal control. Means 71 controls the output of external signals.

In the present embodiment, the external signal control means 71 outputs, as external signals, an AT signal related to the execution of the AT game, a continuation signal related to the continuation of the AT game, and an effect signal used for controlling the effect outside the slot machine 10. .
In addition, the external signal control means 71 is a high expectation level signal indicating that an effect pattern with a high expectation level of transition to an AT game is selected as an effect signal, and an effect pattern with a medium expectation level of transition to an AT game. Medium expectation level signal indicating that the game is to be selected, low expectation level signal indicating that the performance pattern with low expectation of transition to AT games is selected, startable signal indicating that the performance can be started, and start of performance A start disabling signal indicating that no transition is made, a notification permitting signal indicating that transition to AT gaming is informed, and a notification disabling signal indicating not transitioning to AT gaming are output.

Here, the external display device 110 is formed so as to be capable of outputting a plurality of types of effects, and the high expectation level signal, the medium expectation level signal, and the low expectation level signal are effects that are output from the external display device 110. This is information for selecting a pattern.
Moreover, the start possible signal and the start impossible signal are information indicating whether or not the presentation on the external display device 110 can be started.
Furthermore, the notification permission signal and the notification disabling signal are information indicating whether or not to notify the external display device 110 of the transition to the AT game.

The external terminal board 100 includes eight terminals from first to eighth. Then, the AT signal from the first terminal, the continuation signal from the second terminal, the production signal from the third terminal (high expectation signal, medium expectation signal, low expectation signal, startable signal, start impossible signal, notification permission Signal or notification impossibility signal) is output.
Here, the AT signal is set to a pulse signal having a pulse width of 1,000 ms.
The continuation signal is set to a pulse signal having a pulse width of 1,000 ms.

Furthermore, the high expectation signal is a pulse signal having a pulse width of 1,000 ms, the medium expectation signal is a pulse signal having a pulse width of 1,100 ms, and the low expectation signal is a pulse signal having a pulse width of 1,200 ms. Is set. Similarly, the start enable signal is set to a pulse signal having a pulse width of 1,300 ms, and the start disable signal is set to a pulse signal having a pulse width of 1,400 ms. Similarly, the notification permission signal is set to a pulse signal having a pulse width of 1,500 ms, and the notification disabling signal is set to a pulse signal having a pulse width of 1,600 ms.
That is, the high expectation signal, the medium expectation signal, the low expectation signal, the start enable signal, the start disable signal, the notification enable signal, and the notification disable signal are all output from the third terminal of the external terminal board 100. However, the signal types can be distinguished by making the pulse widths different.

Further, when the main mode shifts to the AT mode, the external signal control means 71 determines that the sub gaming state has shifted to the AT game and transmits an AT signal to the outside.
As described above, when the number of games counted by the game number counter 74 is the number of released games, the mode control means 70 shifts the main mode to the AT mode, and the sub gaming state control means 91 Is transferred to AT games. At this time, the external signal control means 71 determines that the sub gaming state has shifted to the AT game, and transmits the AT signal to the outside.

Further, even before the number of games counted by the game number counter 74 reaches the number of released games, the sub-control means 90 decides to shift to the AT game and shifts the sub-game state to the AT game. There is. Further, when the game shifts to AT game, the sub control means 90 notifies the correct pressing order when the pressing order bell is won.
On the main control means 50 side, the number of games that are correctly answered in the pressing order when the pressing order bell is selected is counted by the pressing order correct answer counter 75. When the specified number of games is reached, the mode control means 70 sets the main mode to the AT mode. To migrate. At this time, the external signal control means 71 determines that the sub gaming state has shifted to the AT game, and transmits the AT signal to the outside.

As described above, even when the number of games counted by the game number counter 74 becomes the number of released games and shifts to the AT game, the sub control means 90 side before the number of games counted by the game number counter 74 becomes the number of released games. The external signal control means 71 transmits the AT signal to the outside also when the game is shifted to the AT game based on the determination.
When the number of games counted by the game number counter 74 becomes the number of released games, the mode control unit 70 shifts the main mode to the AT mode, and the sub game state control unit 91 sets the sub game state to the AT game. The external signal control means 71 transmits the AT signal to the outside. For this reason, the timing of the start of the AT game and the transmission of the AT signal coincide.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control means 90 decides to shift to the AT game before the number of games counted by the game number counter 74 becomes the number of released games, first, the sub-game state control means 91 When the sub game state is shifted to the AT game, and then the number of games counted by the push order correct answer counter 75 reaches the specified number of games, the mode control means 70 shifts the main mode to the AT mode to control the external signal. The means 71 transmits the AT signal to the outside. For this reason, a time lag occurs between the start of the AT game and the transmission of the AT signal.

On the main control means 50 side, when the main mode is AT mode, it is determined that the sub gaming state is AT gaming, and when the main mode is other than AT mode, the sub gaming state is non-AT gaming. Judge that there is.
Then, the external signal control means 71 transmits a continuation signal to the outside every time a predetermined number of games (30 games) is consumed during an AT game (when it is determined that the sub game state is an AT game). To do.
As described above, on the side of the sub-control means 90, every time 30 games are consumed during an AT game, notification of the push order T1 or push order T2 assigned by the push order determination means 72 is started.
On the sub-control unit 90 side, when the notification of the pressing order T1 or the pressing order T2 is started, the pressing order T1 or the pressing order T2 is notified until the count value of the external signal control counter 78 becomes “2”. continue.

When the count value of the external signal control counter 78 becomes “2”, the external signal control means 71 transmits a continuation signal to the outside, and the sub-control means 90 side ends the notification of the pressing order T1 or the pressing order T2. Then, the external signal control counter 78 clears the count value.
In this way, the external signal control means 71 transmits a continuation signal to the outside every time a predetermined number of games (30 games) are consumed during an AT game.

Further, the external signal control means 71 is in a non-AT game (when it is determined that the sub game state is a non-AT game) every time the count value of the game number counter 74 reaches a predetermined number of games. The production signal is transmitted to the outside.
As described above, in this embodiment, ten types of specific game times (“33”, “111”, etc.) are set. Further, the game number setting means 73 selects any one of ten types of specific game numbers and sets this as the number of released games.
Then, the external signal control means 71 is the next game of the game in which the count value of the game number counter 74 becomes the specific number of games during the non-AT game, the high expectation signal, the medium expectation signal, or the low expectation Select one of the signals and send it to the outside.

In addition, during the non-AT game, the external signal control means 71 selects either the start possible signal or the start impossible signal in the game before 33 games in which the count value of the game number counter 74 becomes the specific number of games. And send this to the outside.
Furthermore, the external signal control means 71 selects either a notification possible signal or a notification disabling signal in a game before 3 games in which the count value of the game number counter 74 becomes each specific number of games during a non-AT game. And send this to the outside.
Note that the external signal control means 71 always selects a start impossible signal and transmits it to the outside in a game in which the count value of the game number counter 74 is “1” during a non-AT game.

Here, the main control means 50 determines the selection probability of each effect signal (high expectation signal, medium expectation signal, low expectation signal, start enable signal, start disable signal, report enable signal, report disable signal). An effect signal selection table 81 is provided.
Further, as the effect signal selection table 81, an effect signal selection table 81 for non-AT games and an effect signal selection table 81 for AT games are provided.

Furthermore, the effect signal selection table 81 for non-AT games defines the relationship between the number of released games set by the game number setting means 73, the count value of the game number counter 74, and the selection probability of each effect signal. ing.
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an effect signal selection table 81 when “33” is set as the number of released games during a non-AT game, and FIG. 17 shows “111” as the number of released games during a non-AT game. 18 is a diagram showing an effect signal selection table 81 for when “” is set, and FIG. 18 shows the effect signal selection table 81 for when “222” is set as the number of released games during the non-AT game. FIG.

For example, when “33” is set as the number of released games and the count value of the game number counter 74 is “30”, the external signal control means 71 is based on the effect signal selection table 81 shown in FIG. The notification possible signal is selected with a probability of “32768/65536”, and the notification disabling signal is selected with a probability of “32768/65536”.
Further, for example, when “111” is set as the number of released games, and the count value of the game number counter 74 is “34”, the external signal control means 71 displays the effect signal selection table 81 shown in FIG. Based on this, a high expectation signal is selected with a probability of “16384/65536”, a medium expectation signal is selected with a probability of “32768/65536”, and a low expectation signal is selected with a probability of “16384/65536”. .

Furthermore, for example, when “111” is set as the number of released games and the count value of the game number counter 74 is “78”, the external signal control means 71 uses the effect signal selection table 81 shown in FIG. Based on the above, the start possibility signal is selected with the probability of “32768/65536”, and the start impossible signal is selected with the probability of “32768/65536”.
Further, for example, when “222” is set as the number of released games and the count value of the game number counter 74 is “34”, the external signal control means 71 displays the effect signal selection table 81 shown in FIG. Based on this, a high expectation signal is selected with a probability of “3276/65536”, a medium expectation signal is selected with a probability of “16384/65536”, and a low expectation signal is selected with a probability of “45876/65536”. .

As described above, during the non-AT game, the external signal control means 71 is based on the number of released games set by the game number setting means 73 and the count value of the game number counter 74. 1 is selected and the selected effect signal is transmitted to the outside.
Further, each effect signal selection table 81 for non-AT games is set so that the selection probability of each effect signal differs according to the number of remaining games until the number of released games is reached.

Specifically, in each effect signal selection table 81 for non-AT games, as the remaining number of games until the number of released games is reduced, the selection probability of the high expectation signal increases and the low expectation signal The selection probability is set to be low.
Then, the external signal control means 71 has a probability corresponding to the number of remaining games from the time point until the number of released games to the next game of the game in which the count value of the game number counter 74 becomes the specific number of games. An expectation signal, a medium expectation signal, or a low expectation signal is selected.

In addition, in each effect signal selection table 81 for non-AT games, the selection probability of the startable signal increases and the selection probability of the start impossible signal decreases as the number of remaining games until the number of released games is reduced. It is set to be.
Then, the external signal control means 71 starts with a probability corresponding to the remaining number of games from the time point until the number of released games in the game before 33 games in which the count value of the game number counter 74 becomes each specific game number. Select possible signal or start impossible signal.

Furthermore, in each effect signal selection table 81 for non-AT games, the selection probability of the reportable signal increases and the selection probability of the notification disable signal decreases as the remaining number of games until the number of released games is reduced. It is set to be.
Then, the external signal control means 71 informs at a probability corresponding to the remaining number of games from the time point until the number of released games in the game before 3 games in which the count value of the game number counter 74 becomes each specific game number. A possible signal or a notification impossible signal is selected.

In addition, during the AT game, the external signal control means 71 transmits a continuation signal to the outside and transmits an effect signal to the outside every time a predetermined number of games (30 games) are consumed.
As described above, the sub-control means 90 starts to notify the push order T1 or push order T2 assigned by the push order determining means 72 every time the predetermined number of games (30 games) are consumed during the AT game. . Further, if the remaining number of games in the AT game is equal to or greater than the prescribed number of games (100 games), the pushing order T1 is notified, and if the remaining number of games in the AT game is less than the prescribed number of games (100 games), the pushing order T2 Is notified. When the count value of the external signal control counter 78 becomes “2”, the notification of the pressing order T1 or the pressing order T2 is terminated.

Further, the external signal control means 71 transmits a continuation signal to the outside every time the count value of the external signal control counter 78 becomes “2” during the AT game.
Further, the external signal control means 71 is one of a high expectation signal, a medium expectation signal, and a low expectation signal each time the count value of the external signal control counter 78 becomes “2” during an AT game. Select one and send it to the outside.
Here, the effect signal selection table 81 for the AT game includes ON / OFF of the precursor flag, the count values of the first remaining game determination counter 79 and the second remaining game determination counter 80, and each effect signal (high expectation level). Signal, medium expectation signal, low expectation signal, start enable signal, start disable signal, report enable signal, report disable signal) and the selection probability.
FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an effect signal selection table 81 for AT games.

For example, when the precursor flag is on and the count value of the second remaining game determination counter 80 is “2”, the external signal control means 71 sets “16384” based on the effect signal selection table 81 shown in FIG. The high expectation signal is selected with a probability of “/ 65536”, the medium expectation signal is selected with a probability of “32768/65536”, and the low expectation signal is selected with a probability of “16384/65536”.
As described above, the external signal control means 71 can select a plurality of types of signals based on the on / off of the precursor flag and the count values of the first remaining game determination counter 79 and the second remaining game determination counter 80 during the AT game. One of the effect signals is selected, and the selected effect signal is transmitted to the outside.

Further, the effect signal selection table 81 for the AT game is set so that the selection probabilities of the effect signals differ according to the newly set release game count and the AT game remaining game count.
That is, the on / off of the precursor flag indicates whether or not the newly set number of released games is equal to or less than a predetermined number of games (33 games), and the first remaining game determination counter 79 and the second remaining game determination counter The count value of 80 indicates whether or not the remaining number of games in the AT game is equal to or greater than the specified number of games (100 games).

The effect signal selection table 81 for the AT game uses the newly set release game when the newly set release game number is equal to or less than the predetermined game number (33 games) (when the precursor flag is on). It is set so that the selection probability of the high expectation signal becomes higher and the selection probability of the low expectation signal becomes lower than when the number of times exceeds the predetermined number of games (33 games) (when the precursor flag is off). .
Further, the effect signal selection table 81 for the AT game indicates that the number of remaining AT games is less than the prescribed number of games (100 games) (when the count value of the second remaining game determination counter 80 is “2”). The probability of selection of the high expectation signal is higher than when the number of remaining AT games is equal to or greater than the specified number of games (100 games) (when the count value of the first remaining game determination counter 79 is “2”), and The selection probability of the low expectation signal is set to be low.

When the newly set release game number is equal to or less than the predetermined game number (33 games), the precursor flag is turned on. When the newly set release game number exceeds the predetermined game number, the precursor flag is set. Turn off.
Therefore, the external signal control means 71 refers to the game number setting means 73 during the AT game (when the main mode is the AT mode), and determines whether or not the newly set release game number is equal to or less than the predetermined game number. The type of effect signal to be transmitted may be selected based on the above, or the type of effect signal to be transmitted may be selected based on whether the precursor flag is on or off with reference to the flag.

FIG. 20 is a time chart showing an output pattern of an external signal during a non-AT game.
The external signal control means 71 maintains the output of the AT signal and the continuation signal in the off state during the non-AT game.
Further, the external signal control means 71 is the next game of the game in which the count value of the game number counter 74 becomes the specific number of games during the non-AT game, the high expectation signal, the medium expectation signal, or the low expectation Select one of the signals.

Here, when the high expectation signal is selected, the external signal control means 71 changes the output of the effect signal from the off state to the on state, and after 1000 ms, returns the output of the effect signal to the off state. . That is, a pulse signal having a pulse width of 1,000 ms is transmitted as an effect signal. In this way, a high expectation signal is transmitted to the outside.
Similarly, the external signal control means 71, when selecting the medium expectation signal, transmits the medium expectation signal to the outside by selecting the low expectation signal by transmitting an effect signal having a pulse width of 1,100 ms. In this case, a low expectation signal is transmitted to the outside by transmitting an effect signal having a pulse width of 1,200 ms.

Further, the external signal control means 71 selects either the start possible signal or the start impossible signal in the game before 33 games in which the count value of the game number counter 74 becomes each specific game number during the non-AT game. .
When the startable signal is selected, the external signal control means 71 transmits an effect signal having a pulse width of 1,300 ms to transmit the startable signal to the outside. When the startable signal is selected, By transmitting an effect signal having a pulse width of 1,400 ms, a start impossible signal is transmitted to the outside.

Further, during the non-AT game, the external signal control means 71 selects either the notification possible signal or the notification disabling signal in the game before the third game in which the count value of the game number counter 74 becomes the specific number of games. .
And when the external signal control means 71 selects the notification possible signal, it transmits the notification possible signal to the outside by transmitting an effect signal having a pulse width of 1,500 ms, and when the notification impossible signal is selected, By transmitting an effect signal having a pulse width of 1,600 ms, a notification impossibility signal is transmitted to the outside.

FIG. 21 is a time chart showing an output pattern of an external signal during an AT game.
The external signal control means 71 is configured so that when the main mode shifts to the AT mode (when the number of games counted by the game number counter 74 becomes the number of released games, or the number of games counted by the push order correct answer counter 75 is the specified number of games. The AT signal is transmitted to the outside.

In addition, during the AT game, the external signal control means 71 transmits a continuation signal to the outside every time a predetermined number of games (30 games) are consumed, and as a production signal, a high expectation signal, a medium expectation signal, Alternatively, one of the low expectation signals is selected and transmitted to the outside.
When a high expectation signal is selected, an effect signal having a pulse width of 1,000 ms is transmitted. When an intermediate expectation signal is selected, an effect signal having a pulse width of 1,100 ms is transmitted, and a low expectation signal is transmitted. When is selected, transmitting an effect signal with a pulse width of 1,200 ms is the same as during non-AT gaming.

Next, an interlocking effect using the external display device 110 will be described with reference to FIG.
The interlocking effect refers to an effect that is output so as to be interlocked by a plurality of external display devices 110.
In FIG. 22, five slot machines 10 (S1 to S5) are installed side by side on the island facility in the hall, and five external display devices 110 (D1 to D5) are provided so as to correspond to the slot machines 10, respectively. ) Is an example of installation.
In addition, the number of installation is not limited to five in this example.

Each slot machine 10 includes a main control unit 50 and an external terminal board 100.
Each main control means 50 is electrically connected to the corresponding external terminal board 100, and external signals (AT signal, continuation signal, high expectation signal, Medium expectation signal, low expectation signal, start enable signal, start disable signal, report enable signal, report disable signal).
Furthermore, each external terminal board 100 is electrically connected to all the external display devices 110, respectively.
Further, each external terminal board 100 has a corresponding external display device for an AT signal, a continuation signal, a high expectation signal, a medium expectation signal, a low expectation signal, a reportable signal, and a report impossibility signal among the external signals. It transmits only to 110, and it transmits to all the external display apparatuses 110 about a start possible signal and a start impossible signal.

For example, the external terminal board 100B1 can start the AT signal, the continuation signal, the high expectation signal, the medium expectation signal, the low expectation signal, the notification possible signal, and the notification disabling signal only to the external display device 110D1. The signal and the start impossible signal are transmitted to five external display devices 110 (D1 to D5).
For this reason, the AT signal, the continuation signal, the high expectation signal, the medium expectation signal, the low expectation signal, the reportable signal, and the report impossible signal output from the main control unit 50M1 are externally displayed via the external terminal board 100B1. Only sent to device 110D1.
Further, the start enable signal and the start disable signal output from the main control unit 50M1 are transmitted to the five external display devices 110 (D1 to D5) via the external terminal board 100B1.

Furthermore, each external display device 110 outputs a display indicating that an AT game is in progress when receiving an AT signal from the corresponding slot machine 10, and when the continuation signal is received, the AT game is continued. The display which shows that is output.
Furthermore, when each external display device 110 receives a high expectation level signal from the corresponding slot machine 10, it selects an effect pattern with a high expectation level for the transition to the AT game and sets it. Similarly, when a medium expectation level signal is received, an effect pattern with a medium level of expectation of transition to AT games is selected and set, and when a low expectation level signal is received, AT games are entered. Select a production pattern that has a low expectation of the transition and set it.

When each external display device 110 receives a start enable signal from any of the slot machines 10, an effect pattern corresponding to the set expectation level is provided as an effect indicating the expected degree of transition to the AT game. Output the production.
On the other hand, when each external display device 110 receives a start impossible signal from any of the slot machines 10, it does not output an effect indicating the expected degree of transition to the AT game.

Here, for example, it is assumed that the slot machine 10S1 transmits a high expectation signal. In this case, the external display device 110D1 corresponding to the slot machine 10S1 selects and sets an effect pattern with a high expectation level for the transition to the AT game.
For example, assume that the slot machine 10S2 transmits a low expectation signal. In this case, the external display device 110D2 corresponding to the slot machine 10S2 selects an effect pattern with a low expectation level for the transition to the AT game and sets it.

At this time, for example, when the slot machine 10S5 transmits a start enable signal, the external display device 110D1 outputs an effect with a high expectation pattern as an effect indicating the expected degree of transition to the AT game. The device 110D2 outputs an effect of an effect pattern with a low expectation as an effect indicating the expectation of the transition to the AT game.
Similarly, for the three external display devices 110 (D3 to D5), an effect pattern effect according to the set expectation level is output as an effect indicating the expected degree of transition to the AT game.

As a result, an effect indicating the expected degree of transition to the AT game is output so as to be linked by the five external display devices 110 (D1 to D5).
When any of the four slot machines 10 (S1 to S4) transmits a start ready signal, the five external display devices 110 ( An effect indicating the degree of expectation of the transition to the AT game is output so as to be linked in D1 to D5).
Further, each external display device 110 notifies that it will shift to the AT game when it receives a notification possible signal from the corresponding slot machine 10, and when it receives the notification disabling signal, it will indicate that it will shift to AT game. No notification.

As described above, in this embodiment, during the non-AT game, the external signal control means 71 transmits the effect signal to the outside every time the count value of the game number counter 74 reaches the predetermined number of games, and the AT game. During the game, every time a predetermined number of games (30 games) are consumed, a continuation signal is transmitted to the outside and an effect signal is transmitted to the outside.
For this reason, the external display device 110 can output an effect based on the number of games counted from a predetermined time.

Also, as the number of remaining games until the number of released games is reduced, the probability that a high expectation signal, a startable signal, and a reportable signal are output gradually increases, and a low expectation signal, a start impossible The probability that the signal and the notification disabling signal are output gradually decreases.
For this reason, when the number of remaining games until the number of released games is large, even if the linked display is performed on the external display device 110, it is easy to output an effect pattern effect with a low expectation of transition to the AT game, In addition, even when the count value of the game number counter 74 approaches the specific number of games (both rounds), it is difficult to notify that the game is shifted to the AT game.
Accordingly, when the number of remaining games until the number of released games is reached is large, it is difficult to predict the number of remaining games until the number of released games is reached from the effect on the external display device 110.

In addition, when the number of remaining games until the number of released games is small, when the linked display is performed on the external display device 110, it is easy to output an effect pattern with a high degree of expectation for the transition to the AT game. When the count value of the number counter 74 approaches the specific number of games (both round), it is easy to be notified that the game will shift to the AT game.
Therefore, when the number of remaining games until the number of released games is reached is small, it is easy to predict the number of remaining games until the number of released games is reached from the effect on the external display device 110.

  Further, the external signal control means 71 is the next game of the game in which the count value of the game number counter 74 becomes the specific number of games during the non-AT game, the high expectation signal, the medium expectation signal, or the low expectation One of the signals is transmitted, and in the game before 33 games in which the count value of the game number counter 74 becomes each specific game number, either the start possible signal or the start impossible signal is transmitted, and the game number counter 74 counts In the game before the third game in which the value is the number of specific games, either a notification possible signal or a notification disabling signal is transmitted.

In this way, the external signal control means 71 does not provide any effect signal every time the count value of the game number counter 74 reaches a predetermined number of games, regardless of the number of remaining games until the number of released games is reached. Is sent to the outside.
For this reason, since the production signal is not transmitted only when the remaining number of games until the number of released games is reduced, even if the production signal is stolen by illegal means, the stolen production signal Since it is difficult to determine the number of remaining games until the number of released games is reached, it is difficult to perform an illegal act of stealing the production signal.

  Further, during an AT game, the same interlocking effect as during a non-AT game can indicate the degree of expectation for the number of released games until the transition to the next AT game, instead of the degree of expectation for the transition to the AT game. In other words, during an AT game, it is possible to indicate whether or not it is easy to shift to the next AT game (whether or not so-called continuous play) by the same interlocking effects as during a non-AT game.

In the example shown in FIG. 22, the external display devices 110 are not electrically connected. For this reason, each external terminal board 100 transmits a start enable signal and a start disable signal among the external signals to all the external display devices 110. When each external display device 110 receives a start enable signal from any of the slot machines 10, it outputs a linked effect.
However, when the external display devices 110 are electrically connected to each other and each external display device 110 receives a start enable signal from the corresponding slot machine 10, it starts a linked effect on the other external display devices 110. An interlocking production start signal indicating that it should be transmitted is transmitted. Each external display device 110 may output a linked effect when receiving a linked effect start signal from any of the external display devices 110.

  Further, the external terminal board 100 included in each slot machine 10 and a hall computer (not shown) are electrically connected, and the hall computer and each external display device 110 are electrically connected. Furthermore, each external terminal board 100 transmits a start enable signal or a start disable signal to the hall computer. When the hall computer receives a start enable signal from any of the slot machines 10, each external terminal board 100 sends a signal to each external display device 110. On the other hand, a linked production start signal is transmitted. Then, each external display device 110 may output the interlocking effect when receiving the interlocking effect start signal from the hall computer.

In this case, when the hall computer receives a start enable signal from any of the slot machines 10, for example, whether or not to start the interlocking effect by lottery or based on the elapsed time from the previous interlocking effect. When the decision is made and it is decided to start the linked effect, a linked effect start signal can be transmitted to each external display device 110.
When the hall computer receives a new startable signal from any of the slot machines 10 during execution of the linked effect or before a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous linked effect, the hall computer generates a new startable signal. The based interlocking effect start signal may not be transmitted.

The main control means 50 includes freeze control means 82.
The freeze control means 82 controls a freeze effect that delays the progress of the game by pausing it for a predetermined time.
As the freeze effect, for example, receiving a medal (game medium) from the medal slot 43, accepting an operation of the bet switch 40 for inserting a stored medal, and operating a start switch 41 for starting the rotation of the reel 31. Or a function relating to reception of an operation of the stop switch 42 for stopping the rotation of the reel 31 is temporarily stopped.

In addition, as the freeze effect, there are a case where all the functions related to the progress of the game are paused and a case where only a part of the functions related to the progress of the game is paused.
Furthermore, as a mode in which the progress of the game is paused, a control process based on the player's operation (a medal insertion detection process inserted from the medal slot 43, a bet number setting process based on the operation of the bet switch 40) , Reel 31 rotation start processing or role lottery processing based on operation of start switch 41, rotation stop processing of reel 31 based on operation of stop switch 42), medal payout processing, or automatic bet number setting processing based on replay winning Not to do.

  Furthermore, when an input signal based on the player's operation is issued during the period in which the progress of the game is paused due to the freeze effect, control processing based on the input signal is not performed, and the input signal is not accepted. By performing processing such as delaying transmission of the input signal until a predetermined time elapses, the end timing of one game can be delayed as compared with the case where the freeze effect is not performed.

As a freeze effect to be executed based on the operation of the start switch 41, when the start switch 41 is operated, the reel 31 does not start rotating until a predetermined time elapses. Starting rotation.
Further, when the start switch 41 is operated, the winning lottery and reel 31 rotation start processing are not performed until a predetermined time has elapsed, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the winning lottery and reel 31 rotation starting processing is performed. You can also.

Furthermore, when the start switch 41 is operated, the winning lottery is performed, but the rotation start processing of the reel 31 is not performed until the predetermined time has elapsed, and the rotation start processing of the reel 31 is performed after the predetermined time has elapsed. It can also be done.
Further, when the start switch 41 is operated, a lottery is performed, a predetermined time is set, and the rotation start process and rotation stop process of the reel 31 are repeated until the predetermined time set here elapses. It can also be done.

  As a freeze effect to be executed based on the operation of the stop switch 42, a specific symbol is displayed when the freeze 31 is executed based on acceptance of the operation of the stop switch 42 and when the reel 31 is stopped as a result of the operation of the stop switch 42. There is a case where a freeze effect is executed based on the display, and the control process of the freeze effect is different between the two.

First, when a freeze effect is executed based on acceptance of an operation of the stop switch 42, the stop control process for the rotating reel 31 is not executed until a predetermined time has elapsed.
As a result, the player cannot stop the rotating reel 31 until the predetermined time elapses. However, when the predetermined time elapses, the reel 31 is controlled to stop based on acceptance of the operation of the stop switch 42. Since the processing is executed, it is possible to lengthen the time from the reception of the operation of the stop switch 42 to the stop of the rotation of the reel 31, and thus the timing of the stop of the rotation of the reel 31 can be delayed.

When a freeze effect is executed based on the display of a specific symbol when the reel 31 is stopped as a result of the operation of the stop switch 42, the stop switches 42 other than the last (third) stop switch 42 are used. When a specific symbol is displayed at the time of operation, the execution of the stop control of the reel 31 based on the subsequent operation of the stop switch 42 can be delayed until a predetermined time elapses.
When a specific symbol is displayed when the last (third) stop switch 42 is operated, a medal payout process, a medal insertion detection process inserted from the medal slot 43, and a bet until a predetermined time elapses. Execution of the betting number setting process based on the operation of the switch 40 or the automatic betting number setting process based on the replay winning can be delayed.

  Until a predetermined time for executing the freeze effect elapses, processing related to the progress of the game based on the player's operation is temporarily stopped, but processing that is not related to the progress of the game can be executed. For example, although the reel 31 stop control process based on the operation of the stop switch 42 is not performed, the reel 31 can be rotated and stopped in a predetermined manner.

  As a mode of rotation and stop of the reel 31 during execution of the freeze effect, for example, a specific symbol combination is displayed by rotating the reel 31 in a direction opposite to the normal direction, or rotating the reel 31 by a predetermined number of symbols. The reel 31 is stopped at a position where the reel 31 is stopped, the rotation of a specific reel 31 among the plurality of reels 31 is stopped, and the other reels 31 are kept rotating, and the rotation speed of the reel 31 is changed. Or changing the operation of the reel 31 based on the operation of a predetermined switch by the player.

The predetermined time for executing the freeze effect can be changed according to a predetermined condition (a predetermined switch operation by a player, lottery, or the like).
Specifically, for example, a bet switch 40, a start switch 41, a stop switch 42, or a settlement switch (a switch operated by the player when the stored medal is settled, not shown in FIG. 1) by the player. Based on the detection of the signal based on the operation and the result of the lottery on the main control means 50 side, the predetermined time for executing the freeze effect can be lengthened or shortened.

When shortening the predetermined time for executing the freeze effect, for example, the predetermined time for executing the freeze effect can be forcibly terminated, and a new predetermined time shorter than the predetermined time set so far. Can be set (rewritten to a short predetermined time).
In addition, in the case where the predetermined time for performing the freeze effect is lengthened, for example, a new predetermined time can be set after the predetermined time that has been set so far, and the predetermined time has been set so far. A new predetermined time longer than the predetermined time can be set (rewritten to a long predetermined time).
Further, for example, a predetermined time for performing the freeze effect may be continued until a predetermined result is obtained based on an operation of a predetermined switch by the player.

In addition, as described above, if the time from the start of rotation of the reel 31 in the previous game to the operation of the start switch 41 in the game has not elapsed 4.1 seconds, 4.1 seconds are used. A wait time is provided so that the reel 31 starts to rotate after the passage.
For example, the predetermined time for executing the freeze effect may be set after the elapse of the wait time, or may be set so as to include the wait time.

In addition, when the predetermined time for performing the freeze effect is set so as to include the wait time, it is determined whether the freeze effect ends during the wait time. A predetermined time for executing the freeze effect may be set later, and the remaining wait time may be consumed after the freeze effect ends.
Furthermore, by setting the predetermined time for executing the freeze effect to be longer than the wait time, it is possible to make it unnecessary to determine whether or not the freeze effect ends during the wait time.

As a freeze production, it is possible to perform a pseudo game as if a real game (main game) is progressing.
In the case of performing a pseudo game, a freeze period for performing a freeze effect is determined between the process of accepting the operation of the start switch 41 and the rotation start process of the reel 31, and during this freeze period, the start is started as in this game. The rotation of the reel 31 is started based on the operation of the switch 41, and the stop control of the reel 31 is performed based on the operation of the stop switch 42.

However, during the freeze period, the winning lottery process based on the operation of the start switch 41, the winning determination process based on the operation of the stop switch 42, and the medal payout control process are not performed.
Further, during the pseudo game, the reel 31 may be swung up and down when the stop switch 42 is operated, when the rotation of the specific reel 31 is stopped, or when all the reels 31 are stopped. Thereby, it is possible to suggest to the player whether the game is a real game or a pseudo game.

The main control unit 50 transmits various signals and information (commands) to the sub control unit 90.
The signal to be transmitted includes a signal indicating that a medal has been inserted, a signal indicating that the bet switch 40 has been operated, a signal indicating that the start switch 41 has been operated, a signal indicating that the reel 31 has started rotating, and a stop switch. For example, a signal indicating that 42 has been operated and a signal indicating that the rotation of the reel 31 has been stopped.

  Also, as information to be transmitted, information indicating the lottery result (winning combination) of the combination, information indicating the stop position of each reel 31 (design stopped on the active line), information indicating the winning combination, information on the payout of medals, Information indicating the current main game state (normal game, internal, non-internal, special game, RT game, non-RT game), information indicating the current main mode (normal mode, precursor mode, AT mode, penalty mode) Information indicating the number of released games set by the game number setting means 73, a game number counter 74, a push order correct answer counter 75, an AT end determination counter 76, a penalty counter 77, an external signal control counter 78, and a first remaining game determination counter 79 , And information indicating the respective count values of the second remaining game determination counter 80, the pressing order T1 determined by the pressing order determination means 72, the pressing Information indicating T2 and the push order T3, information about freezing, information indicating the output state of the external signal (on or off), and a information indicating the set value stored in the setting value storing unit 60a.

The sub control unit 90 includes a sub game state control unit 91 and a notification control unit 92.
As described above, the present embodiment includes AT games (notification games) and non-AT games (non-notification games) as sub game states.
Here, the AT game is a game in which the first to 56th bells are won by the role lottery means 61 in the order of pressing the stop switch 42 for stopping a specific symbol combination that is advantageous to the player (correct answer pressing). A game that informs (order).

On the other hand, the non-AT game means that the stop switch 42 is pressed in order to stop a combination of specific symbols that is advantageous to the player even if the first to 56th bells are won by the role lottery means 61 ( A game in which the correct answer order is not reported.
Then, the sub gaming state control unit 91 controls transition between sub gaming states (between the AT game and the non-AT game), and the notification control unit 92 controls notification of the pressing order of the stop switch 42.

As described above, the sub game state control means 91 determines that the number of games counted by the game number counter 74 has become the number of released games based on the received release game number command and digest game number command, and AT When it is determined that the start command has been received, control is performed to shift from the non-AT game to the AT game.
Even before the number of games counted by the game number counter 74 reaches the number of released games, the sub game state control means 91 determines whether or not to shift to the AT game and decides to shift to the AT game. In some cases, the sub gaming state is changed from the non-AT game to the AT game.

  Specifically, when the main mode is the normal mode and the sub gaming state is a non-AT game, if a predetermined role (for example, a rare role) is won, the sub gaming state control means 91 shifts to the AT game. AT lottery to determine whether or not. When it is decided to shift to the AT game by this AT lottery, the sub gaming state control means 91 shifts the sub gaming state from the non-AT game to the AT game.

In addition, when the main mode is the precursor mode and the sub game state is a non-AT game, if the above-mentioned predetermined role is won, the sub game state control means 91 may extend the AT game instead of the AT lottery. An AT extension lottery will be conducted to determine whether or not. When it is determined to extend the AT game by the AT extension lottery, the sub game state control means 91 increases the number of games of the AT game more than usual. For example, if the number of games of an AT game is 30 games at normal time, it is 50 games at the time of extension.
Further, when the main mode is a penalty mode and the sub game state is a non-AT game, the sub game state control means 91 does not perform the AT lottery and does not extend the AT even if the predetermined role is won. There will be no lottery.

The sub game state control means 91 executes an AT game with a predetermined number of games (30 games) as one set.
Furthermore, the sub game state control means 91 determines whether or not to add (add) the remaining number of games of the AT game when the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a rare role is won), and the number of additions, When the addition and the number of additions are determined, the determined addition number is added to the remaining number of games of the AT game.

Further, the sub gaming state control means 91 determines whether or not to continue the AT game at a predetermined time during the AT game (when the remaining number of games reaches a predetermined number of games (for example, 5 games)). When the AT game is decided to be continued in the AT continuous lottery, the next AT game is continuously executed immediately after the remaining number of games of the AT game is digested.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the AT game is not continued in the AT continuous lottery, the sub game state control means 91 determines that the AT game end condition is satisfied if the remaining number of games of the AT game is digested. Then, control is performed to shift from the next game to a non-AT game.

Further, during AT games, the notification control means 92 is a combination of specific symbols (for example, bells) that is advantageous to the player in the game in which the first to 56th bells (push order bells) are won by the role lottery means 61. The pressing order of the stop switch 42 for stopping the symbol combination (corresponding to 01) (correct answer pressing order) is notified.
Here, the sub-control unit 90 side stores in advance the relationship between the lottery result of the combination lottery unit 61 and the pressing order of the stop switch 42 which is the correct pressing order. During the AT game, the notification control unit 92 determines which push order is the correct push order based on the information received from the main control unit 50 indicating the lottery result (winning combination). This is notified.

The notification control means 92 starts notification of the pressing order T1 or the pressing order T2 assigned by the pressing order determination means 72 every time a predetermined number of games (30 games) are consumed during the AT game.
In addition, if the AT game remaining number of games is equal to or greater than the specified number of games (100 games), the notification control unit 92 notifies the push order T1, and the AT game remaining number of games is less than the specified number of games (100 games). If there is, the push order T2 is notified.

Further, when the notification control means 92 starts notification of the pressing order T1 or the pressing order T2, the notification control means 92 until the number of games counted by the external signal control counter 78 reaches a predetermined number of games (two games), that is, external signal control. The notification of the pressing order T1 or the pressing order T2 is continued until the count value of the counter 78 becomes “2”.
The notification control unit 92 ends the notification of the pressing order T1 or the pressing order T2 when the count value of the external signal control counter 78 becomes “2” after starting the notification of the pressing order T1 or the pressing order T2.

Further, when the count value of the external signal control counter 78 becomes “2” after the notification of the pressing order T1 or the pressing order T2 is started, the notification control means 92 next sets the predetermined number of games (30 games). Until digestion, notification of push order T1 or push order T2 is not performed.
In addition, when the count value of the external signal control counter 78 becomes “1” even though the notification of the push order T1 or the push order T2 has not started (the predetermined number of games has not been digested), The notification control means 92 notifies the pressing order T3 in the game won in the first to 27th replays. As a result, the count value of the external signal control counter 78 does not become “2” even though the predetermined number of games has not been exhausted, so that the continuation signal is not output.

Here, on the sub-control means 90 side, from the main control means 50 side, the command including information indicating the current main mode, the pressing order T1, the pressing order T2, and the pressing order T3 determined by the pressing order determination means 72 are obtained. Based on these commands, the main mode is currently stayed, which push order is the push order T1, which push order is the push order T2, and any push It is determined whether the order is the pushing order T3.
Then, the sub-control means 90 side determines whether or not to report the push order and the push order to be notified according to the lottery result of the combination, the main mode, the main game state, the sub-game state, and the like. In accordance with this determination, the notification control means 92 notifies the pressing order of the stop switch 42.

The sub control unit 90 includes an effect control unit 93.
The effect control means 93 controls the output of the effects from the lamp 21, the speaker 22, and the image display device 23 described above.
The production control means 93 selects the production by lottery using software random numbers based on the lottery result of the combination by the combination lottery unit 61 at the start of the game or the like for each game. Specifically, as the game progresses, at what timing (when the start switch 41 is operated, when each stop switch 42 is operated, etc.), what effect is output (how the lamp 21 is operated) Whether to turn on, blink, or turn off, what kind of sound is output from the speaker 22, what kind of image is displayed on the image display device 23, and the like. Then, an effect is output according to this selection.

On the sub-control means 90 side, information indicating the count value of the game number counter 74 and information indicating the main mode are received from the main control means 50 side.
Then, the effect control means 93 displays the count value of the game number counter 74 on the image display device 23.
In addition, when the main mode is the precursor mode, the effect control means 93 outputs an effect whose content causes the player to expect to shift to the AT game.
Furthermore, even if the main mode is other than the precursor mode, the effect control means 93 is within 33 games before the count value of the game number counter 74 reaches each specific game number (Zero eyes) (the remaining 33 games until the Zoro eyes) If it is within (), an effect of content that makes the player expect to shift to the AT game is output.

The lamp 21, the speaker 22, and the image display device 23 are controlled on the sub-control unit 90 side, not on the main control unit 50 side.
However, the freeze effect is controlled on the main control means 50 side.
However, when the freeze effect is executed, a signal to that effect is transmitted from the main control means 50 to the sub-control means 90, and image display during the execution of the freeze effect is controlled by the sub-control means 90 side. In this way, the effect control unit 93 displays an effect image corresponding to the freeze effect on the image display device 23.

As mentioned above, although one Embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to embodiment mentioned above, The following various deformation | transformation are possible.
(1) In the above embodiment, there are cases where an advantageous game result can be obtained and cannot be obtained depending on the pushing order of the stop switch 42, and during AT gaming, the pushing order of the stop switch 42 that is advantageous to the player is set. By notifying, the player can obtain an advantageous game result by operating the stop switch 42 in accordance with the notified pressing order. That is, “push order AT” was set.

However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, there are cases where an advantageous game result can be obtained depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 42, and cases where an advantageous game result cannot be obtained. By notifying (such as a symbol aimed at the active line), the player may be able to obtain an advantageous game result by operating the stop switch 42 according to the notification. That is, it may be set as “mesh AT”.
In addition, an advantageous game result can be obtained when both conditions of pushing order and operation timing are satisfied. During an AT game, the pushing order and operation timing of the stop switch 42 that are advantageous to the player are set. You may make it alert | report.

(2) In the above embodiment, when the first to 56th bells (push order bell) are selected, the first left stop is always set to the wrong answer push order.
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first left stop may be set to the correct answer pressing order when any one of the first to 56th bells (pushing order bells) is won. That is, the bell 01 may be awarded when the stop switch 42 is operated with the first stop on the left when one of the push order bells is selected.

(3) In the above embodiment, the sub game state control means 91 determines that the number of games counted by the game number counter 74 has become the number of released games based on the released game number command and the digest game number command, and When it was determined that an AT start command was received, control was performed so as to shift from a non-AT game to an AT game.
However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, when the sub game state control means 91 determines that the number of games counted by the game number counter 74 has become the number of released games based on the released game number command and the digest game number command. Regardless of whether or not the AT start command is received, it may be determined that the transition condition to the AT game is satisfied, and the transition from the non-AT game to the AT game may be performed.

Further, for example, when receiving the AT start command, the sub game state control means 91 determines that the transition condition to the AT game is satisfied without making a determination based on the release game number command and the digest game number command. , Non-AT games may be transferred to AT games.
Further, for example, when the sub game state control means 91 determines that the transition condition to the AT game is satisfied, the AT game may be started immediately (from the next game), and a predetermined number of games (for example, 5 games) is set. An AT game may be started after digestion.

(4) In the above embodiment, ten types of specific games are provided, but the number of specific games is not limited to this.
For example, all the double digits from “11” to “999” (2-digit and 3-digit double eyes) may be set as the specific number of games, and three digits from “111” to “999”. It is not necessary to set all the eyes to the specific number of games and set the double-digit double-numbered eyes to the specific number of games.
Further, for example, “1” may be included in the specific number of games. That is, one game may be set as the number of released games, and the next AT game may be started when one game is consumed after the end of the previous AT game.

However, in the above embodiment, at least two games are required after the AT game is completed on the side of the sub control means 90 until the main mode shifts to the normal mode.
In addition, if the stop switch 42 is operated by mistake in the push order different from the notified push order during the AT game, the main mode may shift to the normal mode. In this case, the sub-control means 90 side continues without ending the AT game until the remaining number of games in the AT game becomes “0”. Further, the sub-control means 90 notifies the push order so that the main mode is returned to the AT mode. At this time, at least 6 games are required until the main mode returns to the AT mode.
For this reason, it is preferable to include the number of games larger than six games in the specific number of games. That is, it is preferable to set the number of games larger than the number of games required until the main mode shifts to the AT mode as the release game number.
When the main mode returns to the AT mode, on the main control means 50 side, the game number setting means 73 sets a new number of released games. For this reason, if the stop switch 42 is pushed in the wrong order during an AT game, the number of released games may be reset.

(5) In the above embodiment, the push order determining means 72 is a game in which all replays are won, and the push order T1, push order for the middle left, right, middle right left, right left middle, and right middle left push order. Either T2 or push order T3 was assigned.
However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the push order determining unit 72 may select the middle left / right, middle right / left, right / left middle, and right / middle left / right at the time of a specific replay duplication winning (for example, at the time of replay duplication winning including replay 01). You may assign either push order T1, push order T2, or push order T3 to each push order.

In addition, the push order determining means 72 has, for example, push order T1, push order T2, push order T1, push order T2, and push order T1, push order T2, Alternatively, any one of the pressing orders T3 may be assigned.
Further, the push order determining means 72 is not limited to when the main game state is in the inside and RT game, but also in the main mode transition control when the main game state is in the non-inside and non-RT game, and in the MB game. Also, a push order for output control of external signals may be assigned.

(6) In the above embodiment, every time the count value of the game number counter 74 reaches a predetermined number of games, the external signal control means 71 is based on the remaining number of games from that point to the number of released games. One of the plurality of types of effect signals is selected, and the selected effect signal is transmitted to the outside.
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the external signal control means 71 can generate a plurality of types of effect signals based on only the count value of the game number counter 74 regardless of the number of released games set by the game number setting means 73. Any one of them may be selected and the selected effect signal may be transmitted to the outside.

  In this case, for example, the effect signal selection table 81 is set so that the selection probability of the high expectation level signal is increased and the selection probability of the low expectation level signal is decreased as the count value of the game number counter 74 is increased. For example, as the number of released games approaches, the selection probability of the high expectation level signal can be gradually increased.

  (7) In the above embodiment, the sub-gaming state control means 91 performed the AT lottery at the time of the rare role winning in the non-AT game, but not limited to this, every game, a predetermined probability (for example, “1/500”) ), A special lottery that determines whether or not to shift to the AT game may be performed. Then, when it is decided to shift to the AT game by this special lottery, the sub game state control means 91, even before the game number counted by the game number counter 74 becomes the release game number, the sub game state May be transferred from non-AT games to AT games.

(8) As the main mode, four types of freeze modes having different types of freeze effects and execution probabilities of the freeze effects are provided, and the mode control means 70 controls transition between these four types of freeze modes. May be.
Then, the freeze control means 82 controls to execute the freeze effect with a probability corresponding to the freeze mode.

Also, for example, when a freeze effect is executed during a non-AT game, the sub game state control means 91 shifts the sub game state from a non-AT game to an AT game, and the freeze effect is executed during an AT game. At this time, the sub game state control means 91 may add (add up) the number of remaining games of the AT game or continue the AT game.
Further, for example, at the time of rare winning combination, the freeze control means 82 may perform a freeze lottery to determine whether or not to execute the freeze effect with a probability corresponding to the freeze mode. Then, when it is decided in this freeze lottery to execute the freeze effect, the freeze effect may be executed.

(9) In the above embodiment, when any one of the five slot machines 10 (S1 to S5) transmits a start enable signal, the AT is set so that the five external display devices 110 (D1 to D5) are interlocked. Although the effect which shows the expectation degree of the transition to a game was output, it is not restricted to this.
For example, when any one of the five slot machines 10 (S1 to S5) transmits a startable signal, an interlocking effect lottery that determines whether to output an interlocking effect on the island facility side or each external display device 110 I do. Then, when it is decided to output the interlocking effect in the interlocking effect lottery, an effect indicating the expected degree of transition to the AT game may be output.
Moreover, you may make it suggest the setting value of 6 steps | paragraphs by an interlocking production.
Furthermore, when the special combination (bonus) is won and the combination of symbols corresponding to the special combination stops on the active line, the special game (bonus game) in which the player can win many medals. In the slot machine 10 of the transition type, it may be suggested whether or not the special role is won by the linked production.
In addition, each modification of said (1)-(9) is not restricted to the case where it applies individually, respectively, These can also be applied in combination suitably.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Slot machine 11 Display window 21 Lamp 22 Speaker 23 Image display apparatus 31 Reel 32 Motor 40 Bet switch 41 Start switch 42 Stop switch 43 Medal slot 44 Setting change switch 50 Main control means 60 Setting value change means 60a Setting value storage means 61 Role lottery means 62 (62A to 62C) Role lottery table 63 Winning flag control means 64 Reel control means 64a Pushing order detection means 65 Stop position determination table 66 Stop symbol judgment means 67 Payout means 68 Special game control means 69 Main game state control means 70 Mode control means 71 External signal control means 72 Push order determining means 73 Game number setting means 74 Game number counter 75 Push order correct answer counter 76 AT end determination counter 77 Penalty counter 78 External Signal control counter 79 First remaining game determination counter 80 Second remaining game determination counter 81 Effect signal selection table 82 Freeze control means 90 Sub control means 91 Sub game state control means 92 Notification control means 93 Effect control means 100 External terminal board 110 External Display device L Effective line (design combination line)

Therefore, in the conventional slot machine, when the sub-control means decides to shift to the AT game independently, an external signal indicating the shift to the AT game cannot be transmitted from the main control means to the outside. .
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a transmission, when it was decided to shift to their own AT game by the sub-control means side, the external signal indicating that the transition to the AT game, to the outside from the main control unit It is to be.

The present invention solves the above-described problems by the following means. Note that the corresponding embodiment is shown in parentheses.
The invention of claim 1
A plurality (three on the left, middle and right) reels (31) displaying a plurality of types of symbols;
A plurality of (three left, middle and right) stop switches (42) operated by the player when stopping the reel;
Main control means (50) for controlling the progress of the game;
A slot machine (10) comprising sub-control means (90) for controlling the output of the performance,
Formed to transmit a signal in one direction from the main control means to the sub-control means;
The main control means includes
A role lottery means (61) for performing a lottery of a role so as to have a specific lottery result (push order bell win);
Reel control means (64) for stopping and controlling the reel ;
An external signal control means (71) for transmitting an external signal to the outside of the slot machine ,
In the game that has resulted in the specific lottery result, the reel control means determines whether a specific symbol combination (“bell”-“bell”-“ A combination of symbols of “bell” is controlled to stop display of the reels, and the reels are controlled to stop so that the combination of specific symbols is not displayed.
The sub-control means, as a sub game state, notifies a notification game state (AT game) for notifying an operation content that allows the combination of the specific symbols to be displayed in the game that has resulted in the specific lottery result, and notifies the operation content. Non-notifying gaming state (non-AT gaming) and controlling the transition between these sub-gaming states ,
The main control means has a normal mode and a notification mode as a main mode, and controls the main mode to shift to the notification mode based on satisfying a predetermined condition.
The sub-control means includes
When the main mode shifts to the notification mode, the sub gaming state is shifted from the non-notification gaming state to the notification gaming state ,
Even if the main mode is not yet shifted to the notification mode based on satisfying the predetermined condition, it is determined whether or not to shift to the notification game state on the sub-control means side, and the notification game state When it is decided to shift to the sub gaming state, the sub gaming state is shifted from the non-notifying gaming state to the reporting gaming state ,
The main control means becomes the specific lottery result and can display the specific symbol combination even before the main mode shifts to the notification mode based on satisfying the predetermined condition. When the number of games counted based on operation of the stop switch is the specified number of games (6 games) (when the count value of the push order correct answer counter 75 is “6”), The main mode is shifted to the notification mode ,
The external signal control means is a slot machine that transmits an external signal (AT signal) to the outside of the slot machine based on the transition of the main mode to the notification mode .

The invention of claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1,
The role lottery means performs a lottery of the role so as to have a case of becoming another specific lottery result (winning of a rare role with a low winning probability),
Before the predetermined condition is satisfied , the sub-control means performs a lottery with the game that is the other specific lottery result, and determines whether or not to shift to the notification game state according to the lottery result. It is a slot machine characterized by this.

The invention of claim 3 is the invention according to claim 1 or claim 2,
The main control means has a predetermined operation content (first left stop) other than the operation content that results in the specific lottery result and the specific symbol combination can be displayed after the main mode shifts to the notification mode. When the number of games counted based on the operation of the stop switch becomes another specified number of games (2 games) (when the count value of the AT end determination counter 76 becomes “2”), The slot machine is characterized in that the notification mode is terminated.

According to the present invention, when the sub control means decides to shift to the AT game independently, an external signal indicating the shift to the AT game can be transmitted from the main control means to the outside.

(9) In the above embodiment, when any one of the five slot machines 10 (S1 to S5) transmits a start enable signal, the AT is set so that the five external display devices 110 (D1 to D5) are interlocked. Although the effect which shows the expectation degree of the transition to a game was output, it is not restricted to this.
For example, when any one of the five slot machines 10 (S1 to S5) transmits a startable signal, an interlocking effect lottery that determines whether to output an interlocking effect on the island facility side or each external display device 110 I do. Then, when it is decided to output the interlocking effect in the interlocking effect lottery, an effect indicating the expected degree of transition to the AT game may be output.
Moreover, you may make it suggest the setting value of 6 steps | paragraphs by an interlocking production.
Furthermore, when the special combination (bonus) is won and the combination of symbols corresponding to the special combination stops on the active line, the special game (bonus game) in which the player can win many medals. In the slot machine 10 of the transition type, it may be suggested whether or not the special role is won by the linked production.
In addition, each modification of said (1)-(9) is not restricted to the case where it applies individually, respectively, These can also be applied in combination suitably.
<Appendix>
Problems to be solved by the invention (original invention) according to the initial claims of the present application, means for solving the problems related to the original invention, and effects of the original invention are as follows.
(A) Problems to be solved by the original invention
In the conventional slot machine, a signal cannot be transmitted from the sub control means to the main control means.
For this reason, the number of released games until the transition to AT games, the number of games counted from a predetermined time, the remaining number of games until the number of released games is reached, and the number of games counted from a predetermined time become the number of released games. The main control means cannot make a judgment.
Further, if the sub control means decides to shift the sub game state from the non-AT game to the AT game independently without changing the main game state, it cannot be judged on the main control means side. .
Therefore, in the conventional slot machine, when the number of games counted from a predetermined time becomes the number of released games, or when it is decided on the sub-control means side to independently shift to AT games, Cannot be transmitted from the main control means to the outside.
Therefore, the problem to be solved by the original invention is that when the number of games counted from a predetermined time becomes the number of released games, or when the sub-control means decides to shift to AT games independently, In a slot machine for shifting from a game to an AT game, an external signal indicating that the game has shifted to an AT game is transmitted from the main control means to the outside.
(B) Means for Solving the Problems Related to the Initial Invention (Note that the corresponding embodiment is shown in parentheses)
The first solution is
A plurality (three on the left, middle and right) reels (31) displaying a plurality of types of symbols;
A plurality of (three left, middle and right) stop switches (42) operated by the player when stopping the reel;
Main control means (50) for controlling the progress of the game;
Sub-control means (90) for controlling the output of the performance;
A slot machine (10) comprising:
Formed to transmit a signal in one direction from the main control means to the sub-control means;
The main control means includes
A role lottery means (61) for performing a lottery of a role so as to have a specific lottery result (push order bell win);
Reel control means (64) for stopping and controlling the reel;
With
In the game that has resulted in the specific lottery result, the reel control means has a specific symbol combination ("bell" corresponding to the bell 01) that is advantageous to the player according to the operation content (push order) of the stop switch. -"Bell"-"bell" symbol combination) when the reel is controlled to stop display, and when the reel is controlled to stop the specific symbol combination is not displayed,
The sub-control means is a notification game (AT game) for notifying the operation content that allows the specific symbol combination to be displayed in the game that has resulted in the specific lottery result, and the non-notification game (non-notification). AT games) and control the transition between them,
The main control means includes
A game number counter (74) for counting the number of games from a predetermined time;
Game number setting means (73) for setting the number of released games until the notification game is entered;
An external signal control means (71) for transmitting an external signal to the outside of the slot machine;
With
The sub-control means includes
When the number of games counted by the game number counter becomes the number of released games, the non-notification game is shifted to the notification game,
Even before the number of games counted by the game number counter reaches the number of released games, the sub-control means determines whether or not to shift to the notification game and decides to shift to the notification game. When doing so, the non-informing game is shifted to the informing game,
The main control means includes
When the number of games counted by the game number counter becomes the number of released games, it is determined that the game has shifted to the notification game,
Even before the number of games counted by the number-of-games counter becomes the number of released games, the stop switch is operated with the operation content that results in the specific lottery and the combination of the specific symbols can be displayed. When the number of games reaches the specified number of games (6 games) (when the count value of the push order correct answer counter 75 is “6”), it is determined that the game has shifted to the notification game,
When it is determined that the external signal control unit has shifted to the notification game, the external signal control means transmits an external signal (AT signal) indicating the shift to the notification game to the outside.
It is a slot machine characterized by this.
The second solving means is the first solving means,
The role lottery means performs a lottery of the role so as to have a case of becoming another specific lottery result (winning of a rare role with a low winning probability),
Before the number of games counted by the game number counter becomes the number of released games, the sub-control means performs a lottery with the game that has become the other specific lottery result, and the notification according to the result of the lottery Decide whether or not to shift to a game
It is a slot machine characterized by this.
The third solution means in the first or second solution means,
After the main control means determines that the game has shifted to the notification game, the stop switch is operated except for the operation content (first left stop) other than the operation content that results in the specific lottery result and the specific symbol combination can be displayed. When the number of played games reaches another specified number of games (2 games) (when the count value of the AT end determination counter 76 becomes “2”), it is determined that the notification game has ended.
It is a slot machine characterized by this.
The fourth solution means is the third solution means,
When the game number setting means determines that the game has shifted to the notification game, it sets a new number of released games,
When it is determined that the notification game has ended, the game number counter starts counting the number of games.
It is a slot machine characterized by this.
(Function)
In the initial invention, the reel control means is configured to stop the reels so that a combination of specific symbols that is advantageous to the player can be displayed according to the operation content of the stop switch in the game that results in the specific lottery. And a stop control of the reels so that a specific symbol combination is not displayed.
In addition, the sub-control means has a notification game for notifying the operation content that allows a specific symbol combination to be displayed in the game that has resulted in the specific lottery result, and a non-notification game that does not notify the operation content. When the number of games counted by the counter becomes the number of released games, the game is shifted from the non-notification game to the notification game.
Here, for example, a command including information indicating the number of released games and a command including information indicating the count value of the game number counter are transmitted from the main control unit to the sub-control unit. Then, on the side of the sub-control means, based on these received commands, it is determined whether or not the number of games counted by the number-of-games counter has become the number of released games. It is possible to shift from the notification game to the notification game.
In addition, for example, on the main control means side, it is determined whether or not the number of games counted by the number-of-games counter is the number of released games, and when it is determined that the number of released games has been reached, a command including information indicating that fact Is transmitted to the sub-control means. On the sub-control means side, when the command is received, the non-notification game can be shifted to the notification game.
Furthermore, for example, by combining the above two, on the sub-control means side, based on a command including information indicating the number of released games and a command including information indicating the count value of the game number counter, When it is determined that the counted number of games has become the number of released games, and when a command including information indicating that the number of games counted by the game number counter has become the number of released games is received, the non-notified game is changed to the informed game. It can also be migrated.
Further, for example, when the number of games counted by the game number counter becomes the number of released games (the condition for transition from non-notification game to notification game is satisfied), the sub-control means immediately starts the notification game. The notification game may be started after the predetermined number of games (for example, 5 games) is exhausted.
In this way, in the initial invention, the number of games until the transition to the notification game is managed on the main control means side.
Therefore, although a signal is transmitted in one direction from the main control means to the sub-control means, the number of released games until the transition to the notification game, the number of games counted from a predetermined time, the remaining number of games until the number of released games, In addition, it can be determined on the main control means side that the number of games from the predetermined time has become the number of released games.
In particular, the main control means determines that the sub game state has shifted to the notification game when the number of games from a predetermined time becomes the number of released games.
Further, the sub-control means decides whether or not to shift to the notification game independently on the sub-control means side even before the number of games counted by the game number counter becomes the number of release games, and shifts to the notification game. When it is decided to make it, it is made to shift from a non-notification game to a notification game.
In addition, the main control means can operate the stop switch with the operation content that results in a specific lottery and display of a specific symbol combination even before the number of games counted by the game number counter becomes the number of released games. When the number of played games reaches the specified number of games, it is determined that the sub game state has shifted to the notification game.
When the main control means determines that the sub gaming state has shifted to the notification game, the external signal control means transmits an external signal indicating the transition to the notification game to the outside.
For this reason, when the number of games counted from a predetermined time becomes the number of released games, or when the sub-control means decides to independently shift to AT games, an external signal indicating that it has shifted to AT games is From the main control means, it can be transmitted to the outside.
Note that the transition control between the notification game and the non-notification game is not limited to the sub control means, and may be performed by, for example, the sub game state control means 91 in the embodiment or other means included in the sub control means. Good.
(C) Effects of the original invention
According to the original invention, when the number of games counted from a predetermined time becomes the number of released games, or when the sub-control means decides to independently shift to AT games, it indicates that it has shifted to AT games An external signal can be transmitted to the outside from the main control means.

The present invention solves the above-described problems by the following means. Note that the corresponding embodiment is shown in parentheses.
The invention of claim 1
A plurality (three on the left, middle and right) reels (31) displaying a plurality of types of symbols;
A plurality of (three left, middle and right) stop switches (42) operated by the player when stopping the reel;
Main control means (50) for controlling the progress of the game;
A slot machine (10) comprising sub-control means (90) for controlling the output of the performance,
Formed to transmit a signal in one direction from the main control means to the sub-control means;
The main control means includes
A role lottery means (61) for performing a lottery of a role so as to have a specific lottery result (push order bell win);
Reel control means (64) for stopping and controlling the reel;
An external signal control means (71) for transmitting an external signal to the outside of the slot machine,
In the game that has resulted in the specific lottery result, the reel control means determines whether a specific symbol combination (“bell”-“bell”-“ A combination of symbols of “bell” is controlled to stop display of the reels, and the reels are controlled to stop so that the combination of specific symbols is not displayed.
The sub-control means, as a sub game state, notifies a notification game state (AT game) for notifying an operation content that allows the combination of the specific symbols to be displayed in the game that results in the specific lottery result, and notifies the operation content. which has a non-broadcast gaming state (non-AT game) that does not control the transitions between the sub-game status,
The main control means includes
As the main mode, it has a normal mode and alarm mode,
Based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied (the number of games counted by the number-of-games counter 74 is the number of released games), the main mode is controlled to shift to the notification mode,
Even if the main mode has not yet shifted to the notification mode based on satisfying the predetermined condition, the stop switch can be displayed with the specific lottery result and the specific symbol combination can be displayed. When the number of games to be counted based on the operation of the game becomes the specified number of games (6 games) (when the count value of the push order correct answer counter 75 is “6”), the main mode is notified. Control to enter the mode,
The sub-control means includes
When the main mode shifts to the notification mode based on satisfying the predetermined condition, the sub gaming state is shifted from the non-notification gaming state to the notification gaming state, and thereafter, a predetermined termination condition is satisfied. Until it is satisfied, control is performed so as to notify the operation content that allows the combination of the specific symbols to be displayed in the game that is the result of the specific lottery,
Based on satisfying the predetermined condition, even before the main mode shifts to the notification mode, it is determined whether or not to shift to the notification gaming state and to shift to the notification gaming state. The sub game state is shifted from the non-notification game state to the notification game state, and then the combination of the specific symbols in the game that is the result of the specific lottery until the predetermined end condition is satisfied. Is controlled to notify the operation details that can be displayed,
The external signal control means is a slot machine that transmits an external signal (AT signal) to the outside of the slot machine based on the transition of the main mode to the notification mode.

Claims (4)

Multiple reels displaying multiple types of designs,
A plurality of stop switches operated by a player when stopping the reel;
Main control means for controlling the progress of the game;
A slot machine comprising sub-control means for controlling production output,
Formed to transmit a signal in one direction from the main control means to the sub-control means;
The main control means includes
A role lottery means for performing a lottery of a role so as to have a case of a specific lottery result;
Reel control means for stopping and controlling the reel,
The reel control means, in the game that is the result of the specific lottery, according to the operation content of the stop switch, when the stop control of the reel so that a specific symbol combination advantageous to the player can be displayed, The reel is controlled to stop so that the specific symbol combination is not displayed,
The sub-control means has a notification game for notifying the operation content that allows the combination of the specific symbols to be displayed in the game resulting in the specific lottery result, and a non-notification game that does not notify the operation content. Control the transition between
The main control means includes
A game number counter for counting the number of games from a predetermined time;
Game number setting means for setting the number of release games until transition to the notification game;
An external signal control means for transmitting an external signal to the outside of the slot machine,
The sub-control means includes
When the number of games counted by the game number counter becomes the number of released games, the non-notification game is shifted to the notification game,
Even before the number of games counted by the game number counter reaches the number of released games, the sub-control means determines whether or not to shift to the notification game and decides to shift to the notification game. When doing so, the non-informing game is shifted to the informing game,
The main control means includes
When the number of games counted by the game number counter becomes the number of released games, it is determined that the game has shifted to the notification game,
Even before the number of games counted by the number-of-games counter becomes the number of released games, the stop switch is operated with the operation content that results in the specific lottery and the combination of the specific symbols can be displayed. When the number of games reaches the specified number of games, it is determined that the game has shifted to the notification game,
When it is determined that the external signal control unit has shifted to the notification game, the external signal control means transmits an external signal indicating the shift to the notification game to the outside. In claim 1,
The role lottery means performs a lottery of the role so as to have a case where it becomes another specific lottery result,
Before the number of games counted by the game number counter becomes the number of released games, the sub-control means performs a lottery with the game that has become the other specific lottery result, and the notification according to the result of the lottery A slot machine characterized by determining whether or not to shift to a game. In claim 1 or claim 2,
After determining that the main control means has shifted to the notification game, the number of games in which the stop switch has been operated other than the operation content that results in the specific lottery result and the combination of the specific symbols can be displayed. When the specified number of games is reached, it is determined that the notification game has ended. In claim 3,
When the game number setting means determines that the game has shifted to the notification game, it sets a new number of released games,
The slot machine, wherein the game number counter starts counting the number of games when it is determined that the notification game has ended.

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