JP2016112026A - Reel type game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a reel type game machine capable of diversifying a presentation in accordance with a progress state of a game.SOLUTION: A game where a specific condition is established due to an AT lottery result is specified as a reference point game, and a game at least after a plurality of games from the reference point game is determined as a performance game where a notification presentation for notifying AT lottery result information is performed. It is so configured that after an establishment of the specific condition, if a first condition is established, in the performance game the notification presentation is performed accompanying a freeze state, and after an establishment of the specific condition, if a second condition is established, in the performance game the notification presentation is performed without accompanying a freeze state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming operation control process related to a gaming machine.

  In general, in a spinning-type gaming machine, a player performs a lottery (internal lottery) for a combination in response to the start operation of the start lever, and rotates a plurality of spinning cylinders with various symbols to play a game. Start, and when the stop button is stopped by the player, the spinning cylinder is stopped and the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal lottery is derived and displayed as a game result, and a winning is generated according to the game result. Let the game finish.

  Especially during the game, there are various effects that excite the game. Among them, special effects (so-called freeze effects) that perform liquid crystal effects, spinning effects, etc. are particularly important while delaying the progress of the game. This is one of the production techniques (for example, Patent Document 1). Such a freeze effect has a high impact level and can be said to be excellent as an effect mode.

JP 2006-212213 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, the freeze effect is generated only during the game in which the execution of the freeze effect is determined. For this reason, the freeze production is performed uniformly, the degree of freedom of production is poor, and the game is not interesting.

  Therefore, in view of the above problems, the present invention has an object to provide a rotating type gaming machine capable of diversifying effects according to the progress of the game.

  The above object of the present invention is achieved by the following means.

(1) a game result display means for deriving and displaying a game result by a combination of symbols when a plurality of types of symbols are displayed;
Starting means for rotating each cylinder under predetermined game start conditions;
In response to an operation of the starting means, a lottery means for performing a lottery for a plurality of types of roles and determining a winning combination, and
A plurality of stop means provided corresponding to each of the spinning cylinders for individually stopping the rotation of the spinning cylinders;
In response to the operation of the stop means, stop control means for controlling the stop of the spinning cylinder so that a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination can be derived and displayed as the game result;
Delay state control means for executing and controlling a delay state that delays the game progress from the normal game progress based on a predetermined execution condition,
A revolving type gaming machine configured to be able to give a player a game value according to the game result,
Based on a predetermined lottery condition, a profit granting lottery unit for executing a grant lottery regarding granting a privilege to a player;
Specific condition establishment means for establishing a specific condition based on the grant lottery result by the profit grant lottery means;
A game in which the specific condition is satisfied is set as a base game, and at least a plurality of game destinations from the base game are determined as a notification effect execution game in which a lottery result notification effect for notifying information on the granted lottery result is executed. A determination means,
After the specific condition is satisfied, if the first condition is satisfied, in the notification effect execution game, the lottery result notification effect is executed along with the delay state,
When the second condition is satisfied after the specific condition is satisfied, the lottery result notification effect is configured to be executed without the delay state in the notification effect execution game.
This is a spinning machine.

(2) a game result display means for deriving and displaying a game result by a combination of symbols when a plurality of types of symbols are displayed;
Starting means for rotating each cylinder under predetermined game start conditions;
In response to an operation of the starting means, a lottery means for performing a lottery for a plurality of types of roles and determining a winning combination, and
A plurality of stop means provided corresponding to each of the spinning cylinders for individually stopping the rotation of the spinning cylinders;
In response to the operation of the stop means, stop control means for controlling the stop of the spinning cylinder so that a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination can be derived and displayed as the game result;
Delay state control means for executing and controlling a delay state that delays the game progress from the normal game progress based on a predetermined execution condition,
A revolving type gaming machine configured to be able to give a player a game value according to the game result,
Based on a predetermined lottery condition, first profit granting means for executing a first grant lottery regarding the first privilege grant to the player;
First specific condition establishment means for establishing a first specific condition based on the grant lottery result by the first profit grant lottery means;
When the first specific condition is satisfied, based on a predetermined lottery condition, a second profit granting lottery unit that executes a second grant lottery regarding the second privilege grant to the player;
A game in which the first specific condition is satisfied is a base game, and at least a plurality of game destinations from the base game is a notification effect execution game in which a lottery result notification effect for notifying information on the second grant lottery result is executed. A notification effect execution game determination means for determining;
First game mode control means for executing and controlling a first game mode related to the first privilege grant after the base game;
Based on the second grant lottery result, after the notification effect execution game, a second game mode control means for executing and controlling a second game mode related to the second privilege grant;
With
After the first specific condition is satisfied, when the first condition is satisfied, the lottery result notification effect is executed in the notification effect execution game along with the delay state,
When the second condition is satisfied after the first specific condition is satisfied, the lottery result notification effect is executed without the delay state in the notification effect execution game.
This is a spinning machine.

  According to the present invention, the effects can be diversified, so that the fun of the game can be improved.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a front perspective view showing an appearance of a swivel game machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence band of the turn type game machine which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a control block diagram which shows the outline | summary of the control apparatus of the rotary type game machine which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the outline | summary of the circuit structure of the main control board and effect control board which are shown in FIG. It is a figure with which it uses for description of the part structure (lottery object part, winning combination, payout, etc.) in the rotary type gaming machine which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the role lottery table of the rotary type game machine which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the winning line of the rotary type game machine which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing with which it uses for description of the combination of the symbol established on an effective pay line and a pseudo pay line. It is a state transition diagram which shows the outline | summary of the transition state between the game states (main control part side game state) of the swivel type game machine which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a state transition diagram which shows the outline | summary of the transition state of the game state in the freezing standby mode of the swivel type game machine which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing with which it uses for description of the game state (game mode) caught from the main control part side game state, production control part side game state, and the whole game machine of the swivel type gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. . It is a flowchart which shows the main control side main process which the main control part side performs according to a game operation control program. It is a flowchart which shows the rotation effect management process in FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a normal mode mid-cylinder effect setting process in FIG. 12. FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a process for setting a turning effect during a freeze standby mode in FIG. 12. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the rotation rotation start setting process in FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a spinning cylinder stop process in FIG. 11. It is a flowchart which shows the rotation effect mode transfer setting process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the freeze standby mode management process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the main control side timer interruption process which the main control part side performs according to a game operation control program. It is a flowchart which shows the production control side main process which the production control part side performs according to a game operation control program. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception interruption process which the presentation control part side performs. It is a flowchart which shows the production control side timer interruption process which the production control part side performs. It is a flowchart which shows the game start time effect process in the received command analysis process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the production management process in normal production mode in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation management process in the transition replay assistance alerting | reporting mode in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the production management process in freeze standby mode in FIG. FIG. 27 is the first half of a flowchart showing a notification game end effect process in FIG. 26; FIG. 27 is the second half of the flowchart showing the notification game end effect processing in FIG. 26. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an all-cylinder stop effect process in the received command analysis process in FIG. 20. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation transfer management process in freeze standby mode in FIG. It is a figure which shows the AT lottery table which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the false freezing stand-by mode lottery table which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the freeze production lottery table which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the mode transfer table for freeze standby mode transfer which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a state transition diagram which shows the outline | summary of the transition state of the game state in the freezing standby mode of the swivel type game machine which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the AT high-accuracy mode transfer lottery table which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows AT lottery table in AT high-accuracy mode of the rotary type game machine which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[First Embodiment]
<Mechanical configuration: Fig. 1>
As a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, a rotary gaming machine will be described as an example. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of a swivel type gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the swivel type gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a gaming machine housing 1 for housing various gaming parts used for gaming, and a front side of the gaming machine housing 1. And a front door 2 attached to be freely opened and closed.

  The front door 2 is provided with a first display window 3 substantially in the center and a second display window 4 on the upper side thereof.

  The first display window 3 on the lower side is a rotator visual recognition unit, and the rotator 5a, 5b, and 5c (hereinafter referred to as “the rotator 5a” is arranged on the side of the rotator device 210 and three in a row. The left cylinder 5a ”, the cylinder 5b are referred to as“ middle cylinder 5b ”, and the cylinder 5c is referred to as“ right cylinder 5c ”). It is provided as follows.

  In the present embodiment, about 3 symbols (about 9 in total) can be visually recognized through the rotating cylinder visual recognition unit 3. Further, each of the spinning cylinders 5a, 5b, 5c is formed with a pattern irradiation backlight LED (design irradiation means: not shown) for irradiating each symbol displayed on the spinning cylinder visual recognition unit 3 from the inside of the spinning cylinder. . This design illumination backlight LED functions not only to make it easy for the player to visually recognize each symbol displayed on the rotating cylinder visual recognition unit 3, but also as an effect means for producing an effect related to the game. Depending on the type of color and lighting mode (flashing, lighting, extinguishing, etc.), the light effect by the decoration of the light (for example, winning combination information, gaming state information, gaming result information (winning role information), etc.) Announces by the light emission mode of LED).

<Pattern Arrangement Band 200: FIG. 2>
FIG. 2 shows an example of the symbol arrangement band 200 included in each of the drums 5a, 5b, and 5c. The “1ST” symbol arrangement band shown in the figure corresponds to the left rotating cylinder 5a, the “2ND” symbol arrangement band corresponds to the middle rotating cylinder 5b, and the “3RD” symbol arrangement band corresponds to the right rotating cylinder 5c.

  In the symbol arrangement band 200, symbols (component element symbols) for configuring a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination (winning winning combination) by an internal lottery regarding the winning combination are displayed. In the case of this embodiment, as the symbol type, red 7 (symbol 31), blue 7 (symbol 32), BAR (symbol 33), replay (symbol 34), bell (symbol 35), watermelon 1 (symbol 36), A plurality of kinds of symbols such as watermelon 2 (symbol 37), cherry 1 (symbol 38), cherry 2 (symbol 39), and blank symbol (symbol 40) are provided. These symbols are arranged in a total of 21 frames in the rotation direction of the rotating drum, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 are assigned along the symbol arrangement order.

  Each of the spinning cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c is rotationally driven by the spinning cylinder drive motors 211a, 211b, and 211c (see FIG. 3), each of which is a pulse motor, whereby each symbol is displayed in a variable display and a stop display. Yes. Each spinning cylinder is not limited to a mechanical spinning cylinder that is rotated and stopped using an electric drive source such as a spinning cylinder drive motor, and any liquid crystal display described later can be used as long as the object of the present invention can be achieved. It may be a stylized rotator that is displayed on an image display device such as the device 6 and is rotated or stopped on the image (a stylistic rotator that performs a variable display operation of an image using an image). . In this case, the image display device is configured to be able to execute a variable display operation of a plurality of types of symbols (identification information), and can function as a means for deriving and displaying a game result (an aspect of the game result display means). Further, the number of rotating drums is not limited to three, and the number can be appropriately changed as long as the object of the present invention can be achieved.

  A winning line (winning line 3a: in the present embodiment, a single winning line) is defined in a form that traverses here in the reel visual recognition section 3. This winning line is treated as valid when a predetermined number of bets (the number of bets (BET)) for a unit game (one game) is set. On the winning line (hereinafter referred to as “effective winning line”) that has been validated, the combination of the symbols that stop when each of the spinning cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c is stopped becomes the symbol combination that corresponds to the winning combination. In this case, a game value corresponding to the combination of symbols is given to the player. For example, if a winning combination that allows a game medal to be paid out is won and the corresponding symbol combination stops on the effective winning line (the symbol combination is determined in advance as a combination necessary for acquiring game value). When the game is derived and displayed as a game result), the hopper unit 500 (medal paying device: see FIG. 3) in the gaming machine housing 1 is operated, and a predetermined number of game medals are paid out as a payout. This game medal is necessary when the player starts the game and can be said to have game value. The game value provided to such a player is not limited to the above-mentioned game medals, but refers to a game that has some game value, not limited to a player that acts in an advantageous manner, and acts adversely to a player. Something to do is also included.

  In addition, when there are a plurality of winning lines, the number of lines treated as valid can be changed according to the number of bets for a unit game (one game). In addition, the number and line form of the winning line 3a are not particularly limited as long as the object of the present invention can be achieved. The configuration of the winning line 3a is appropriately changed depending on the relationship of the symbol arrangement configuration in the symbol arrangement band 200, the symbol type, the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination, the rotation stop control mode (retraction control described later), and the like. be able to.

  Further, the second display window 4 provided on the upper side of the first display window 3 (rotor visual recognition part 3) is a liquid crystal screen visual recognition part, and a liquid crystal display as an image display device mounted on the back side of the front door 2 is provided. Corresponding to the display screen (liquid crystal screen) 6a of the device 6 (LCD unit), for example, it is formed in a rectangular shape that is slightly smaller than the swivel viewing portion 3. The liquid crystal screen 6a is provided so as to be visible from the player side facing the liquid crystal screen visual recognition unit 4. On the liquid crystal display device 6 (liquid crystal screen 6a), an effect related to the game is displayed as an image.

  In addition, on both the left and right sides of the rotating cylinder visual recognition unit 3, there are provided light effect decoration parts (decoration lamps 13) that produce an effect related to the game by light decoration. The decorative lamp 13 incorporates a light emitting means (for example, an LED, an EL lamp, or an electrodeless lamp), and the light by the decoration of the light depends on the light emission mode (type of light emission color, light emission pattern (flashing, lighting, extinguishing), etc.). Demonstrate the production effect. This light effect decoration part is a translucent pattern that displays (prints) a pattern such as a character string or a character on the front side (player side) of the light emitting means by exposing the light emitting means and directly viewing the light emitting mode. It can be set as the decoration form which arrange | positions a sex material and displays the pattern staging.

  In addition, a medal insertion slot 7 for inserting a game medal as a game medium and a storage device (credit means: a game medal inserted into a gaming machine or a prize are obtained at a step below the rotating cylinder visual recognition unit 3. A function unit (main control unit 400 (see FIG. 3) that stores the game medals up to a predetermined upper limit number (maximum number of credits: for example, 50) and stores the number (credits) by an electromagnetic method. ) Bears the functional part))) within the credited range)) an upper limit value (maximum bet number: for example, for example) MAX bet button 8 capable of pseudo-injecting game medals at a time (up to 3 game medals), 1-bet button capable of additionally pseudo-injecting game medals up to the upper limit of the bet number according to the number of presses. 9, such as credit settlement button 10 for performing a credit settlement is provided. A MAX bet LED 84 (see FIG. 3) for notifying that the operation of the MAX bet button 8 is in an allowable state is built in the MAX bet button 8.

  Although not shown in the figure, a “production button (production operation means)” used when the player is configured to be operable and changes the production by the production means before and after the operation is provided at an appropriate place on the gaming machine. Is provided. Examples of the operation means for effect include a button type, a jog dial type, a touch sensor type using a non-contact type sensor, or a touch panel type using a liquid crystal display device. When operation is performed, there is no particular limitation as long as it can be used to give some change to the effect (change the effect before and after the operation).

  In addition, an operation panel unit 14 formed in a horizontally long shape is provided below the stepped portion of the rotating cylinder visual recognition unit 3. The operation panel unit 14 includes a return button 15 for returning medals filled in the medal insertion slot 7, a rotation rotation start lever 11 for starting rotation of the rotation cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c, and each rotation cylinder 5a. Three rotating cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, 12c (left rotating cylinder stop button 12a, intermediate rotating cylinder stop button 12b, right rotating cylinder stop button 12c) for individually stopping the rotation of 5b, 5c are provided. It has been. In the present specification, unless specifically required, these spinning cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, and 12c are abbreviated as “rotating cylinder rotation stop buttons 12”.

  The MAX bet button 8, the 1 bet button 9, the credit settlement button 10, the spinning cylinder rotation start lever 11, the spinning cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, and 12c, and the effect buttons are operated. Switch (production button switch (not shown)), MAX bet switch 8a, 1-bet switch 9a, credit settlement switch 10a, rotary rotation start switch 11a, rotary rotation Stop switches 12a ′, 12b ′, 12c ′ (see FIG. 3) are provided.

  Further, at the position corresponding to the medal slot 7 on the back side of the front door 2, it is selected whether or not the game medal inserted into the medal slot 7 is legitimate, and the legitimate game medal is placed on the hopper unit 500 side. A guiding medal selector (not shown) is provided. This medal selector is provided with a medal detection sensor 7a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the inserted game medal, and the inserted game medal is placed in the hopper unit 500 (see FIG. 3) inside the gaming machine. A passage switching mechanism is provided by a blocker solenoid 7c (see FIG. 3) configured to be switchable between a medal receiving passage side for receiving and a medal return passage side for guiding to the medal tray 18 side.

  Below the operation panel unit 14 is provided a decorative panel unit 17 that is provided with colors, characters, and patterns for appealing the appeal of the gaming machine and for distinguishing it from other models. A horizontally long medal tray 18 that is mounted integrally with the front door 2 is provided below. On the main body side of the medal tray 18, the medal payment for discharging the game medals paid out from the hopper unit 500 (game medium payout means: see FIG. 3) and the returned game medals to the medal tray 18 side. The outlet 19 is open.

  Speakers 16 are provided on both sides of the front door upper part and the front door lower part of the front door 2 to output music and sound effects and exhibit a sound effect related to the game. The number and formation positions of the speakers 16 are not particularly limited, and can be provided at appropriate positions in the gaming machine.

  In addition, a gaming panel 77 formed in a horizontally long shape is provided on the lower side of the rotating cylinder visual recognition unit 3. Inside the game panel 77, there are provided various display units (see FIG. 3) for notifying the player of the current game progress / game situation.

  Specifically, (a) “credit number display unit (credit number display unit 86)” for displaying the number of credits, and (b) “payout number display unit for notifying the number of game medals to be paid out according to the game result ( “Payout number display device 87)”, (c) “game start display section (game start) that notifies whether or not the operation of the rotation start lever 11 is valid (game start ready state (rotation start possible state))” (Display LED 81) ”, (d)“ medal insertion display part (medal insertion display LED 82) ”for notifying whether or not the insertion of a game medal is acceptable, (e) the re-game is in operation (re-game) "Re-game operation display section (re-game operation LED 83)" for notifying whether or not, and (f) "insert number display section (insert number display LED 85) for displaying the number of game medals inserted (current bet number)" ) "Etc. Radical 113 is provided.

  These display units are display-controlled by the main control unit 400. For example, the credit number display unit and the payout number display unit can notify the present credit number information and the payout number information according to the game result by a 7-segment display. The game start display unit, medal insertion display unit, re-game operation display unit, inserted number display unit, and the like are configured according to the light emission mode of the built-in LED (off / lighting (flashing), emission color, etc.). It is configured to be able to notify the current game progress / game situation.

  Although not shown in the figure, a movable body accessory that exhibits a visual effect by three-dimensional and two-dimensional operations is disposed at an appropriate position of the gaming machine 1. Examples of such a movable body accessory include a “shutter-type accessory” that appears to cover all or part of the liquid crystal display device 6, and a “fall” that appears to fall from the upper part to the lower part of the liquid crystal display device 6. There are various movable body accessories such as a “style object”. The movable body accessory operates, for example, in a predetermined operation mode during a specific performance period, and information related to a game (for example, information related to a lottery result (internal lottery result, freeze effect lottery result, AT lottery result, etc. Etc.), and so on.

  Here, the production means in the present invention may be any means that can exhibit the production effect by stimulating the human senses such as vision, hearing, touch, etc., such as a decoration lamp 13 or LED, a backlight LED for design irradiation. Typical examples include light generating means such as a sound display device, a sound generating device such as a speaker 16, a vibration generating device that transmits vibration to the player's body, a wind pressure device that applies wind pressure to the player's body, or a movable body accessory. It is an example. The effect display device means a display device that appeals to the eye like the image display device, but differs from the image display device in that it also includes a display device that does not depend on an image (for example, a display device with seven segments). The liquid crystal display device 6 is a typical example of an image display device. In the case of an image display device, the liquid crystal display device 6 refers to a type that expresses an effect mainly by image display, and expresses an effect by a display other than an image like a 7-segment display device. Things are included in the concept of the effect display device.

<Control device: FIGS. 3 to 4>
Next, with reference to FIG. 3, a control device for a spinning machine according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a control block diagram showing an outline of a configuration of a control device for performing game operation control. The same components as those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

  The control device for a spinning-reel type gaming machine according to the present embodiment receives a main control board 400 (hereinafter referred to as “main control unit 400”) that controls overall game operation control, and an effect control command from the main control unit 400. A production control unit 410 (production control unit) that controls production operation control (production appearance (execution) control for production unit) and a power supply board (not shown) that generates and supplies power necessary for the gaming machine from an external power source (Power supply control means). The effect control unit 410 includes an effect control board 420 and a liquid crystal control board 460, and the liquid crystal display device 6 is connected to the liquid crystal control board 460. In FIG. 3, the power supply route is omitted.

  The main control unit 400 includes a medal detection sensor 7 a for detecting a game medal from the medal slot 7, a MAX bet switch 8 a for detecting an operation of the MAX bet button 8, and a 1 bet button via the game relay board 370. 1 bet switch 9a for detecting the operation of 9, a credit settlement switch 10a for detecting the operation of the credit settlement button 10, a rotating cylinder rotation starting switch 11a for detecting the operation of the rotating cylinder rotation starting lever 11, and the rotation of the rotating cylinder A stop switch board 360 on which the switches 12a ′, 12b ′, and 12c ′ are mounted is connected, and the main control unit 400 can receive detection signals from these. Further, a blocker solenoid 7c is connected to the main controller 400 via a game relay board 370, and an excitation signal for solenoid control can be transmitted to the blocker solenoid 7c.

  A game display board 390 is connected to the main controller 400 via a game relay board 370. The game display board 390 includes a game start display LED 81, a medal insertion display LED 82, a re-game operation LED 83, a MAX bet LED 84 (a MAX bet button 8 built-in LED), and an insertion number display LED 85. The unit 400 can transmit a light emission control signal for controlling these display units. Further, the game display board 390 is equipped with a credit number display 86 and a payout number display 87, and the main control unit 400 can transmit a light emission control signal for controlling these 7-segment displays.

  Although not shown in the drawings, the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11, the rotating cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, 12c, the 1-bet button 9, and / or the credit check button 10 are provided with LEDs therein. The player can be notified of the validity or invalidity of the lever operation or button operation by the light emission mode (for example, light emission color) of the LED.

  Further, the main control unit 400 is connected with the rotation drive motors 211a, 211b, and 211c for rotating the rotation cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c of the rotation apparatus 210 via the rotation relay board 330. Reference numeral 400 can transmit a control signal for driving these rotating drum drive motors.

  In addition, the main control unit 400 includes a spinning cylinder position detection sensor (a sensor provided on each spinning cylinder for detecting the current rotation position of the spinning cylinder (current position from the base point) and rotation of the spinning cylinder) 212a, 212b, 212c is connected, and the main control unit 400 can receive detection signals from these rotation position detection sensors.

  Further, the hopper unit 500 and the full detection metal fitting 600 are connected to the main control unit 400 via a payout relay board 350. The full detection metal fitting 600 is a sensor for monitoring a full state of an auxiliary tank (not shown) for storing surplus game medals overflowing from the hopper unit 500, and the main control unit 400 uses the full detection metal fitting 600. Based on the detection signal from, it is monitored whether or not the gaming medals stored inside the gaming machine are full.

  Although not shown, the hopper unit 500 is mainly configured by a hopper tank (medal hopper) that stores inserted game medals and a main body that supports the hopper tank. This main body is driven and controlled by a hopper motor 510, and a medal discharge mechanism (not shown) for capturing game medals stored in the hopper tank and discharging them from the main body toward the medal tray 18; A medal payout sensor 520 for detecting a game medal discharged by the medal discharge mechanism is provided. The hopper unit 500 is provided with a payout control board (payout control means) 450 for driving and controlling the hopper motor 510.

  The main control unit 400 can transmit a “payout control command” that designates the number of payouts to the payout control board 450 when it is necessary to pay out game medals. Upon receiving the payout control command, the payout control board 450 drives the hopper motor 510 to pay out game medals stored in the hopper tank one by one. The game medals that have been paid out are detected by a medal payout sensor 520. Based on the detection signal of the medal payout sensor 520, the main control unit 400 monitors the game medal payout state and the payout number.

  Further, an external concentrated terminal board 310 is connected to the main control unit 400, and predetermined game information is transmitted to the hall computer HC (computer that comprehensively manages pachinko hall gaming machines) via the external concentrated terminal board 310. (For example, the number of game medals inserted (IN number), the number of game medals paid out (OUT number), the occurrence of winnings, the occurrence of bonus games, etc.) can be transmitted.

  Further, the main controller 400 is connected to a rotating drum setting board 430 so that a detection signal from the rotating drum setting board 430 can be received.

  Although not shown in the figure, the “reset switch” for canceling a predetermined game operation error (for example, a full error related to the full state of the auxiliary tank or an error related to the payout of game medals) is not shown. In addition, a “setting change switch (setting key switch, setting switch)” or the like that is operated when changing the setting value is provided. The rotating cylinder setting board 430 can transmit a detection signal when these switches are operated to the main controller 400.

  The “set value” mainly refers to a lottery probability of a role by internal lottery (see FIG. 5), a freezing effect lottery probability (see FIG. 33), and a lottery probability (see FIGS. 31 and 36) related to the AT mode transition described later. At least one of (see below), the machine discount (profit status) is defined in stages (for example, six stages of settings 1 to 6). The higher the set value, the higher the machine discount (set value 1). Is the lowest machine discount, and the machine setting is the highest machine setting 6), which is advantageous for the player. This set value is changed based on the sales strategy of the hall (amusement store) exclusively by the hall clerk operating the setting switch.

  To change the “set value”, first, when the power of the gaming machine is turned on after the setting key switch is turned on in the power-off state of the gaming machine (the setting change mode transition side), the current setting value is not illustrated. It is displayed on the “set value display”, and the mode shifts to a setting change mode in which a change operation of the set value (1 to 6 steps) is possible. In this setting change mode, when the setting switch is operated, the current display value of the setting value display is 1 such as “1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 1 → 2 →. When the target rotation is switched to circulate within the range of ˜6 and the target rotation set value is turned ON, the set value is fixed. The determined set value information is stored in a predetermined area (set value area) of the main RAM 401b (see FIG. 4) and managed by the main control unit 400. When the setting key switch is operated to the OFF state, the setting change mode is ended, and the state is shifted to a state where the game can be progressed. The process related to the setting change mode (setting mode change process) is executed during an initial setting process (step S11 in FIG. 11) described later.

  The main control unit 400 is connected to an effect control board 420 constituting the effect control unit 410 via the effect I / F board 340. The main role of the effect control board 420 is to control the appearance of effects to the effect means. Specifically, a command reception process related to the reception of the effect control command from the main control unit 400, an effect determination process related to the effect determination based on the received effect control command, and a liquid crystal control command related to the determined effect are given to the liquid crystal control board 460. For example, transmission processing to be transmitted to the speaker, sound control of the speaker 16, light emission control of the decorative lamps 13 and LEDs, and control processing related to operation control of a movable body accessory (not shown) provided at an appropriate position of the game machine. .

  A liquid crystal control board 460 is connected to the above-described effect control board 420 via an effect I / F board 340. The main role of the liquid crystal control board 460 is command reception processing related to reception of liquid crystal control commands from the effect control board 420, display control processing related to appearance control of image display effects of the liquid crystal display device 6 based on the liquid crystal control commands, and the like. is there.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the circuit configuration and functions related to the main control unit (main control board) 400 and the effect control unit 410 will be specifically described. Here, description will be made while paying attention to the effect control board 420 connected to the main control unit 400 as the effect control unit 410.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram schematically showing the circuit configuration of main control unit 400 and effect control board 420 shown in FIG. First, the circuit configuration of the main control unit 400 will be described.

<Main control unit (main control board) 400>
The main control unit 400 includes a microprocessor with a built-in main CPU 401c, and is mainly configured by a microcomputer 401 (in this embodiment, a Z80 system equivalent) having a main ROM 401a and a main RAM 401b. I / O port circuit 402 that inputs and outputs signals between peripheral boards, counter circuit 403, interface (I / F) circuits 404 to 406 that mediate exchange of signals with external peripheral boards connected to main control board 400, A motor drive circuit 407 and a switch input circuit 408 are included.

  The main CPU 401c is, for example, a CPU of Z80 (manufactured by Zylog or equivalent), and includes a plurality of types of registers for reading and writing data necessary for executing processing.

  The main ROM 401a functions as storage means (main control side storage means) for storing game data relating to game operation control, and describes stop data for stop control of the revolving cylinder in addition to a control program describing a game operation control procedure. “Stop table (not shown)”, “role lottery table (FIG. 5)” describing lottery data for internal lottery (role lottery), internal lottery result information (winning role information (internal winning flag)) "Wind flag setting table (not shown)" describing data for performing, and "Freeze effect lottery table (Fig. 33)" describing lottery data for freeze effect lottery described later, etc. Is stored.

  The main RAM 401b functions as a work area and a buffer memory, and data generated when the main CPU 401c executes the gaming operation control program, for example, internal lottery random values used for internal lottery, internal lottery result information (internal lottery result information (internal (Winning flag), gaming status information, freeze effect type information, gaming result information (stop symbol (winning combination) information), various gaming operation timers related to gaming operation control, betting number setting information (game medal inserted number), credits Data necessary for the progress of the game, such as number information and payout number information, is stored and used according to the processing state. The main RAM 401b functions as a random number generation unit that generates random numbers in software, and is used as a random number counter used for a specific lottery.

  In addition to the main ROM 401a, the main RAM 401b, and the main CPU 401c, the microcomputer 401 includes a CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) 401d, an interrupt function (a timer interrupt function that gives an interrupt signal to the main CPU 401c, and an interrupt prohibition). An interrupt controller circuit 401e that exhibits a function) is included.

  The CTC 401d is a circuit in which an 8-bit counter and a timer are integrated, and adds a periodic interrupt, a pulse output generation function (bit rate generator) having a constant period, and a time measurement function. Therefore, in this embodiment, a timer interrupt is applied to the main CPU 401c at a time interval of about 1.5 ms using the CTC 401d.

  The counter circuit 403 includes a random number generation circuit that generates a random number within a certain range in hardware, and a sampling circuit that samples a random number value at a predetermined timing from the random number generation circuit, and as a 16-bit counter as a whole. work. The main CPU 401c sends an instruction to the sampling circuit according to the processing state, thereby obtaining the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit as an internal lottery random value, and uses the random number for the internal lottery. The microcomputer 401 (main CPU 401c), when the turning rotation start lever 11 is operated under a predetermined game start condition (when the bet number as the game start condition is set), Based on the role lottery table (Fig. 5), which will be described later, it is determined by lottery (internal lottery) which role has been won or is not “losing”, and the lottery result information is terminated for a predetermined process. Until it is stored (set) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 401b. In principle, the lottery result information is cleared for each game.

(Role drawing table: Fig. 5)
FIG. 5 shows an outline of the role lottery table according to the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, a role lottery table corresponding to a plurality of types of game states (such as RT0 game, RT1 game, and bonus game described later) is provided. These role lottery tables are provided with a role lottery table corresponding to each set value (for example, set values 1 to 6). Here, a role lottery table corresponding to the setting value 6 is shown as a representative example, and other setting values are omitted to avoid duplication.

  As shown in the drawing, the above lottery table includes a lottery area (book value) having a winning area (determination value) corresponding to a role that is an object of the internal lottery (see the lottery target role: “winning role type” in the figure). The size of the lottery area in the embodiment is 65536), and the winning probability (determination value / lottery area (65536)) of each combination is defined thereby. In the figure, there are 17 kinds of internal lottery target roles (each role will be described later) including unfair election (losing) as a target for internal lottery. Is not particularly limited as long as the object of the present invention can be achieved. The main control unit 400 (main CPU 401c) refers to the combination lottery table shown in FIG. 5 and determines which combination is won or lost depending on which judgment value the internal lottery random number value belongs to. decide. In addition, the lottery probability regarding the lottery target combination is determined so that the higher the set value, the more advantageous the player is.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the winning probabilities of a specific lottery target combination and a specific lottery target combination differ depending on the gaming state. For example, in the lottery table used during the bonus game (see the “Bonus Game” column in the figure), the winning probability of AT1 to AT 4 described later is set higher than that of the normal game, and during the bonus game, The game state (special game state) is different from other game states in which any one of AT1 to AT4 wins the game almost every time. Also, during RT0 game and RT1 game, the replay role type (for example, winning numbers 13 to 16) has different winning probabilities and lost (non-winning) probabilities, and the replay role type is higher during RT1 game than during RT0 game. The winning probability is high, and the loss is low. Further, during the RT0 game, a specific replay role type (winning numbers 13 to 16) that is a lottery target role during the RT1 game is excluded.

  Although details will be described later, the RT1 game is a game state in which the special role type CBB is in the internal winning state (hereinafter referred to as “BB internal winning game”), and the RT0 game is a game in which the CBB is not in the internal winning state. It is in a state (hereinafter referred to as “non-BB internal winning game”).

  Returning to the description of FIG. 4, the main control unit 400 outputs an “effect control command” as control information (command information) capable of specifying the processing state to be provided in the I / F circuit 404 with the effect control board 420. It is output via the circuit 404a. The effect control command is input to the effect control board 420 through the effect I / F board 340 and the input buffer circuit 340a for the main control board 400 provided therein. Such an effect control command from the main control unit 400 is transmitted to the effect control board 420 by one-way communication. That is, the production control unit 410 side functions only as an input in one-way communication. This is to prevent an illegal signal from an external goto action from being input to the main control unit 400 via the effect control unit 410.

  As the I / F circuit, an I / F circuit 404 with the effect control board 420, an I / F circuit 405 with the game relay board 370, and an I / F circuit 406 with other boards are provided. Signals from various switches and sensors arranged in the gaming machine main body are input to the switch input circuit 408 of the I / F circuit 405.

  The motor drive circuit 407 supplies drive pulse signals for controlling the rotating drum drive motors 211a, 211b, and 211c under the control of the microcomputer 401 (main CPU 401c), and controls the rotation of the rotating drums 5a, 5b, and 5c. Perform stop control.

  The rotation control of the spinning cylinder is performed on the condition that the operation of the spinning cylinder rotation start lever 11 is confirmed under the game start condition. Specifically, the microcomputer 401 has inserted a predetermined number of game medals (the number of games that can be started) based on detection signals from the medal detection sensor 7a, the MAX bet switch 8a, or the 1 bet switch 9a. Is confirmed, the acceptance of the operation detection signal input from the spinning cylinder rotation start switch 11a is validated (game startable state). Then, when the operation detection signal input from the rotating cylinder rotation start switch 11a is confirmed in the state where the game can be started, the rotating cylinder driving motors 211a, 211b, and 211c are driven and controlled via the motor driving circuit 407. The cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c are started to rotate, and then each cylinder is rotated at a substantially constant speed. Thereby, the rotation operation | movement which rotates each rotation cylinder is implement | achieved.

  In the present embodiment, three game medals are the maximum bet number (MAX bet) for one game, and the prescribed number as the game start condition is also three game medals. However, the maximum bet number can be changed according to the gaming state. For example, the maximum bet can be 3 game medals during a normal game, and the maximum bet can be 2 game medals during a bonus game. The prescribed number may be one or two and is not particularly limited.

  The rotation stop control is performed on the condition that the operation of the rotation rotation stop button 12 has been confirmed while the rotation is rotating. Specifically, when the microcomputer 401 confirms the input of the operation detection signal from the spinning cylinder rotation stop switches 12a ′, 12b ′, and 12c ′, the microcomputer 401 detects the specific position (for example, the horizontal direction at the bottom of the spinning cylinder visualizing unit 3). The symbol number existing on the line (the position corresponding to the lower part in the frame) is obtained and is designated as a “stop operation symbol number”, and from the stop operation symbol number based on a predetermined stop table (not shown) Determine how many frames (the number of sliding frames) to move and stop the spinning cylinder, and stop the spinning cylinder at the target position. The microcomputer 401 monitors the amount of movement of the rotating drum from the current position based on the detection signals from the rotating drum position detection sensors 212a, 212b, and 212c, and monitors the specific position. I know the symbol number that exists. As a result, it is possible to grasp for each stop of the rotating cylinder which symbol number of the symbol has stopped on the effective pay line of each of the rotating cylinders 5a, 5b, 5c. Further, even before the turning cylinder actually stops, the stop symbol on the effective winning line can be grasped in advance based on the number of sliding symbols and the stop operation symbol number.

  In the above-mentioned “stop table”, stop data is determined in which the number of sliding frames corresponding to the stop operation symbol number is determined within the maximum number of drawn frames (for example, 4 frames). This stop table mainly includes a plurality of types of stop tables selected according to the internal lottery result. For example, a stop table for all cylinders that determines the number of sliding frames for all cylinders, or a stop table that determines the number of sliding frames for each cylinder (for example, a stop table for left cylinders, a stop for medium cylinder) Table, right turn cylinder stop table), and stop operation order stop table selected according to the stop operation procedure (at least one of the stop operation timing and the stop operation order (push order) of the rotary cylinder). For example, a stop table for stopping a combination of symbols corresponding to the lost or winning combination on the effective winning line is included. With such a stop table, a specific symbol (for example, a symbol that can constitute a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination (a component symbol of the winning combination)) is stopped on the effective winning line within the maximum number of winning frames. In other words, so-called “retraction control” is realized in which a specific symbol is not stopped on the effective winning line.

  This “pull-in control” is, as is conventionally known, when the winning combination is determined by internal lottery, the winning combination existing on the effective winning line at the timing when the rotation rotation stop button 12 is operated. Except for the component symbols (designs that can constitute a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination), within the range of the predetermined number of sliding frames (maximum number of draws (maximum 4 frames in this embodiment)) on the effective winning line This is a stop control mode in which the stop position of the rotating cylinder is controlled in such a manner that when the component symbol of the winning combination that can be stopped is present, the symbol is drawn on the effective winning line. Therefore, even if the component symbol of the winning combination does not exist on the effective winning line, the component symbol of the winning combination can be stopped on the effective winning line by drawing the maximum number of draws from the stop operation symbol number. Then, basically, the symbol is drawn on the effective winning line, and the stop position of the spinning cylinder is controlled so that the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is established on the effective winning line.

  Utilizing such pull-in control characteristics, the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination can be configured by determining the symbol arrangement configuration in the symbol arrangement band of each cylinder and the number of sliding symbols according to the stop operation symbol number. The symbol (component symbol) can be stopped on the effective winning line regardless of the stop operation procedure (at least one of the stop operation timing and the pressing order) (100% pull-in (draw rate 100%)), or Even if the winning combination is won, depending on the stop operation procedure, even if the maximum number of sliding frames is drawn, it is possible to make the stop impossible on the effective winning line (so-called “missing” can be generated). Thereby, for example, when a specific winning combination is missed, a specific stop symbol display mode (so-called missed eyes, reach eyes, chance eyes, etc.) can be derived as a game result.

  However, in the case of “unfairly elected”, that is, “losing”, which is not won for any combination due to internal lottery, the stop position of the spinning cylinder that does not stop the combination of symbols corresponding to any combination on the effective winning line Is to be decided. Therefore, in a game that is “losing”, the combination of symbols corresponding to any combination will not stop on the effective winning line regardless of the timing of stopping the spinning cylinder, and the game result will always be “losing”. Become.

  In the symbol arrangement band 200 (see FIG. 2) of this embodiment, one or more types of specific symbol types (for example, the replay symbol 34 and the bell symbol 35) in each cylinder are placed on a predetermined effective pay line. They are arranged so that the pull-in rate is 100%, and the pull-in rate is not necessarily 100% for other symbols. In addition, the pulling rate for a specific design differs between one spinning cylinder and another. As a result, it is possible to draw the corresponding symbol combination 100% regardless of the stop operation procedure for a specific winning combination, or to generate “missing” according to the stop operation procedure. In addition, regarding the symbol arrangement band 200, what symbol type is to be determined as to what pull-in rate is appropriately determined depending on the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination, the symbol arrangement configuration in each reel, the effective winning line, etc. Can do. Further, the pushing order is monitored by “stop operation order monitoring means”, which the main control unit 400 has as its function unit. This stop operation order monitoring means monitors the rotation state and the stop state of each of the rotating cylinders, and based on the rotating and rotating cylinders, the number of stop operation of the rotating cylinder targeted for the stop operation is Monitor whether there is any (push order) and grasp the push order.

<Production control unit 410 (production control board 420)>
Next, the effect control board 420 of the effect control unit 410 will be described.

  The effect control board 420 includes a microprocessor with a built-in sub CPU 421c (effect control CPU) and a microcomputer 421 with a sub ROM 421a (effect control ROM) and a sub RAM 421b (effect control RAM). In addition, a CTC 421d having the same function as the CTC 401d, an interrupt controller circuit 421e for giving an interrupt signal to the sub CPU 421c, an I / O port circuit 422 for inputting / outputting signals to / from the effect I / F board 340, a counter circuit 423 etc. are comprised. The effect control board 420 is connected to the liquid crystal control board 460 via the effect I / F board 340 and various effect means such as the speaker 16, the decorative lamp 13, and a movable body accessory (not shown). ing.

  The sub-ROM 421a functions as storage means (effect control side storage means) for storing game data related to effect operation control, and various data necessary for effect operation control in addition to an effect control program in which an effect control procedure is described. Is stored.

  The sub RAM 421b functions as a work area and a buffer memory, and data generated when the sub CPU 421c executes the effect control program, for example, a random number for effect lottery and game state (effect state) information on the effect control unit side. For example, data necessary for the presentation of effects is stored and used according to the processing state. Further, the sub RAM 421b functions as a random number generating means for generating a random number in software, and can be used as a random number counter used for a specific lottery (for example, a fake freeze standby mode lottery described later (FIG. 32)).

  Similarly to the counter circuit 403, the counter circuit 423 includes a random number generation circuit and a sampling circuit. The sub CPU 421c obtains the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit as an effect random value by sending an instruction to the sampling circuit in accordance with the effect processing state (for example, the timing at which the effect control command is received). This effect random number is used for a specific lottery (for example, an AT lottery (FIGS. 31 and 36 described later)).

  The effect control board 420 is connected to the effect button (not shown) and can receive an operation detection signal.

  Although not shown, the effect control board 420 receives the effect control command from the main control unit 400 and performs effect processing on the light, sound, and movable body accessory. Light display control unit for light display device including LED (for example, backlight LED for pattern irradiation), sound control unit (sound source LSI) for sound generation device including speaker 46, movable member for operating movable member A drive control unit (motor drive circuit) for the product motor is provided. The effect control board 420 can transmit control signals related to the effect means to these control units.

  The effect control board 420 is connected to a position detection switch for the movable body accessory, and can receive the detection signal. The effect control board 420 grasps the current position from the origin position (initial position) of the movable body accessory based on the detection signal from the position detection switch, executes the operation control of the movable body accessory, The malfunction of the accessory is monitored (whether it is a normal operation (for example, whether it is correctly returned to the home position after the operation)).

  The liquid crystal control board 460 includes a display control unit that controls display of the liquid crystal display device 6 based on the liquid crystal control command received from the effect control board 420. This display control unit stores a VDP (Video Display Processor) that controls overall video output processing such as image development processing and image drawing, and an image (image image data) in which VDP performs image development processing (effect image data). Character) ROM, VRAM (Video RAM) that temporarily stores image data developed by VDP, liquid crystal control CPU that outputs control data necessary for VDP to perform display control, and display control of liquid crystal control CPU It is mainly composed of a liquid crystal control ROM that stores a program describing an operation procedure and various data necessary for display control thereof, and a liquid crystal control RAM that functions as a work area and a buffer memory.

  As for the effect appearance control, the microcomputer 421 (sub CPU 421c) constructs an effect scenario (effect content) to appear in the current game, based on the effect control command sent from the main control unit 400. Then, based on this production scenario, a dedicated control signal (sound control signal, light control signal) is transmitted to the sound generation device or the optical display device at the timing when the sound effect or the light production is required. A liquid crystal control command is transmitted to the liquid crystal control board 460 at a timing at which an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 6 needs to be reproduced. The above production scenario is a production in a broad sense that includes one or more types of production patterns. In the case of production scenarios consisting of multiple types of production patterns, each production pattern constitutes that production scenario. It plays a role as one element (part production). Thereby, the reproduction of the sound effect corresponding to the effect pattern, the lighting / flashing driving of the decoration lamp 13 and the LED, or the image display effect by the liquid crystal display device 6 is realized, and various effect patterns are sequentially arranged in time series. Or, a plurality of simultaneous developments will produce the intended performance. Such effects include various effects related to the game, a role notification effect that can notify information related to the internal lottery result information, a state notification effect that can notify information related to the game state (game mode), The assist notification effect described later is a typical example.

  In addition, the microcomputer 421 receives an effect control command including specific information (for example, winning combination information, information indicating that a specific symbol combination is stopped on the effective winning line) sent from the main control unit 400. Based on this, it is possible to control the transition between a plurality of types of effect states (for example, between non-AT games and AT games).

  Although not shown, the interrupt terminal INT of the effect control board 420 is connected to a strobe (INT) signal line that is output when the main control unit 400 transmits a command among the command transmission lines. The sub CPU 421c generates an interrupt based on the input of the strobe signal, executes a control program for command reception interrupt processing, and an effect control command is acquired in this interrupt processing. Unlike the main CPU 401c, the sub CPU 421c executes an interrupt process based on another interrupt (timer interrupt process executed periodically) when an interrupt is generated based on the input of the strobe signal. Even in the middle, the command reception interrupt process is performed by interrupting the process, and the command reception interrupt process is preferentially performed even if another interrupt occurs simultaneously.

  The effect control command defines a function by a 2-byte configuration consisting of a 1-byte length mode (MODE) and an event (EVENT) of 1-byte length. In order to distinguish MODE from EVENT, MODE Bit 7 Bit 7 of ON and EVENT is set to OFF. When these pieces of information are transmitted as valid, a strobe signal is output corresponding to each of the mode (MODE) and the event (EVENT). That is, when there is a command to be transmitted, the main CPU 401c (main control CPU) sets and outputs mode (MODE) information for transmitting the command to the effect control unit 410 (effect control board 420). The first strobe signal is transmitted after a predetermined time has elapsed. Furthermore, event (EVENT) information is set and output after the elapse of a predetermined time from the transmission of the strobe signal, and the second time of the strobe signal is transmitted after the elapse of the predetermined time from this setting. The strobe signal is controlled to be in an active state by the main CPU 401c for a predetermined period during which the sub CPU 421c (production control CPU) can reliably receive a command. When transmitting the liquid crystal control command, the effect control board 420 generates an interrupt strobe signal, and sends a liquid crystal control command of 2 bytes length composed of a MODE signal and an EVENT signal to the liquid crystal control board 460 before and after. .

<Type of winning combination (winning role type), combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination (combination of winning symbols: winning type), and dividend: FIG. 6>
Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the relationship between the winning combination type (winning combination type), the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination (winning combination type), and the payout (game value) will be described. . FIG. 6 illustrates a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination, the name of the combination, a stop operation procedure for establishing the combination of symbols, and a payout.

  Note that the symbols corresponding to the columns of “left turning cylinder”, “middle turning cylinder”, and “right turning cylinder” in FIG. 6 are established lines (effective winning lines or pseudo winning lines described later) in the rotating cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c. ) Show the stop symbol above. In addition, regarding the notation of “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the “push order” column in the figure, “left” indicates that the stop operation target is the left cylinder 5a, “middle” indicates the middle cylinder 5b, and “right” indicates the right This means the rotating cylinder 5c. In addition, notations such as “forward press” and “middle right / left” in the same column indicate the stop operation order (push order) of the rotating cylinder that establishes a combination of symbols corresponding to the “winning role type” column in FIG. . For example, the expression “middle right left” means that the rotating cylinder is stopped in this order. Specifically, the first stopping operation is the middle rotating cylinder 5b, and the second stopping operation is the right rotating cylinder. 5c, the third stop operation is the meaning of the left cylinder 5a. The notation of “left” means the pushing order in which the first stop operation is the left turning cylinder 5a, and the notation of “middle” is the pushing order in which the first stopping operation is the middle turning cylinder 5b. “Right” means the pressing order in which the first stop operation is the right cylinder 5c. The notation “left / middle” in the same column means the pressing order in which the first stop operation is “left cylinder 5a” or “middle cylinder 5b”. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the X-th stop operation is abbreviated as “X-th stop operation”, and “the X-th stop operation target” is referred to as “X-th stop operation rotor” as necessary. Abbreviated. However, among the winning combination types shown in the figure, as a condition for establishing a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination, not only the pressing order but also the stop operation timing may be required due to the maximum number of sliding symbols.

  In this embodiment, as shown in the drawing, a plurality of types of lottery object combinations are provided. These lottery roles are broadly classified into those belonging to “special role types” and those belonging to “general role types”. Furthermore, “general role types” are classified as those belonging to “small role type” and “replay ( Replay) It is roughly divided into those belonging to the role type '. The “special role type” is a role type that triggers the transition to “bonus game” described later, and the “small role type” is a role type accompanied with “game medal payout (including 0 payouts)”. The “replay role type” is a role type accompanied by “replay” and is defined as a role having different performances.

  The above-mentioned “re-game” refers to the conditions for starting the next game without inserting game medals (game media) (including using the game medals for games by storage means or by operating other devices). Specifically, the same amount (the same number) as the amount of game media used in this game (the number of game medals inserted for setting the bet amount) is artificially given (automatically) The next game can be started. This re-game can be said to have game value in the same way as a game medal in that the player can play the next game without reducing the game medal. Such game values include, for example, the above-mentioned re-games and game medals, as well as a predetermined lottery (for example, a freezing effect lottery (FIG. 33) described later, an AT lottery (see 31, FIG. 36), the granting of the execution right of the fake freeze standby mode transition lottery (FIG. 32, etc.). Note that the game value is not limited to a game that favors the player, but can also include a value that acts adversely on the player.

  In the present embodiment, “CBB (winning number 17)” is provided as belonging to the special role type. Also, as belonging to the above-mentioned minor roles, “weak cherry (winning number 2)”, “strong cherry (winning number 3)”, “weak watermelon (winning number 4)”, “strong watermelon (winning number 5)”, “ CA bell 1 (winning number 6), “AT1-4 (winning numbers 9-11)” are provided. Also, as belonging to the above replay roles, “CA Bell 2 (Winning Number 7)”, “Normal Replay A (Winning Number 12)”, “Transition Replay A to B (Winning Number 13 to 14)”, “Special Replay A” -B (winning numbers 15-16) "and the like are provided.

  When any of the above-described lottery winning combinations is determined as a winning combination by internal lottery, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is allowed to be stopped and displayed on the effective winning line. More specifically, when a winning combination is determined by an internal lottery, an internal winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is established (the condition device corresponding to the winning combination is activated), and the internal winning flag corresponding to the established internal winning flag is satisfied. The combination of symbols is allowed to be stopped and displayed on the effective pay line. Then, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination stops on the effective winning line when each of the cylinders stops, it is determined that a combination corresponding to the combination of symbols is established, and the gaming value corresponding to the combination of the symbols is It is given to the player.

  In this specification, when a winning combination is determined by internal lottery, a combination of symbols derived and displayed as a game result (especially a combination of symbols allowed to be stopped on the effective winning line) is indicated as “winning combination. The combination of symbols handled as a winning combination is stopped (established) on the effective winning line may be referred to as “winning (regardless of whether or not game value is given)”. is there. In addition, when a so-called “missing” occurs, a specific stop display mode (missing eye) derived and displayed as a game result is also an aspect of a combination of symbols derived and displayed as a game result. Can also be treated as a winning combination.

<Composition>
Next, the winning combination will be described with reference to FIG.

  Here, first, in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, a virtual winning line (hereinafter referred to as “pseudo winning line”) will be described.

(Pseudo winning line)
In the present embodiment, as described above, a plurality of types of lottery object combinations are provided. These winning lots are selected according to their winnings, and at least regardless of the order in which they are pushed, the winnings of the corresponding roles are allowed. “Unordered pushing order (for example, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, CA bell 1 described later ~ 2) "or" winning order specified combination (for example, AT1-4, normal replay A, transition replay A-B, special replay A-- described later) that allows winning of different combinations depending on at least the order of pressing. B) "is included, and by these various roles, it is possible to enrich game play.

  When a lot of such lottery roles are provided and the range of game play is widened, a lot of effective pay lines are provided. For example, as shown in many conventional revolving game machines, as shown in FIG. As shown by the middle horizontal line and, further, the broken line in FIG. 7B, a total of four transversely and obliquely traversing the rotator visual recognition part 3 (when viewed from the front of the figure, the rotator visual recognition part 3 is on the right. “Right down line” that crosses diagonally in a diagonal direction, “Upper right line” that crosses diagonally in a right upward direction, upper horizontal line and lower horizontal line that crosses the reel visual recognition part 3 in a horizontal direction, 4)) If there are a lot of effective pay lines, as in the so-called “5-line machine” with a total of 5 pay lines, the draw control, the constituent component symbols, and the symbols related to the symbols Because of the arrangement of symbols in the arrangement band 200, a gaming machine Role configuration in order to design ends up complex, will be forced to limit the type and kind of winning combination that corresponds to this lottery subject role, the player of the degree of freedom is hindered.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the number of winning lines is smaller than that of the conventional one, for example, a “one line machine” having a single effective winning line as shown in FIG. Here, when the number of winning lines is reduced as in the case of the “1 line machine”, in order to increase the number of types of winning combinations, on the effective winning line, at first glance, “disappearing” will appear as “losing eyes”. It may be necessary to stop and handle this as a winning combination.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, in order to make it easy for the player to recognize that a winning combination has been established, a virtual winning line simulating a conventional 5-line machine (FIG. 7B) apart from the effective winning line. (Hereinafter referred to as “pseudo winning line”), and a combination of symbols that are easily recognized by the player as winning a prize is stopped on the pseudo winning line. It is possible to let the player know that a corresponding winning has occurred.

  This will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 7A to 7B. FIG. 7B is a diagram exemplifying combinations of symbols that stop on the effective winning line and the pseudo winning line when AT4 is won. Although details will be described later, according to the order of pushing, AT4 has either “12-sheet AT combination” for obtaining 12 dividends or “1-AT combination” for obtaining one dividend with a lower game value. It belongs to the push order regulation combination such as winning.

  FIG. 7B (A) shows the combination of stop symbols at the time of all cylinder stops when the pressing order is “middle left and right”. FIG. 7B (B) shows all combinations when the other pressing order The combination of stop symbols when the torso is stopped is shown.

  Referring to FIG. 7B, when AT4 is won and the push order is “middle left and right”, “watermelon 1”-“blank”-“replay” is placed on the “middle horizontal line” which is the effective pay line. At first glance, the loose eye like a loss stops (refer to FIG. 7B (A)), and when it is in the other pushing order, it looks like "Replay"-"Bell"-"BAR" Thus, the loose eye like a loss stops (see FIG. 7B (B)). However, from the viewpoint of the pseudo-winning line, if the push order is “left / right / middle”, the pseudo-winning line “lower horizontal line” can be used as a combination of symbols that the player can easily recognize as winning. "Bell"-"Bell"-"Bell" (bell alignment) is stopped, and this is derived and displayed as a combination of stop symbols when 12 AT AT winning prizes are received, and on the other hand, in the case of other pressing order Stops "Bell"-"Bell"-"Cherry 2" (Bell spilled eyes) on the pseudo-winning line "Right Down Line" and derives this as a combination of stop symbols when winning one AT role It can be displayed (refer to the column of “Established line” in AT4 in FIG. 6). What should not be confused here is a combination of symbols such as the above-mentioned “separation” that is allowed to stop on the effective winning line by winning AT4, which corresponds to the actual AT4. This is a point that is determined as a combination of symbols (winning combination (true winning combination)). Therefore, the combination of symbols that stops on the pseudo winning line is a virtual winning combination (virtual winning combination) that is derived and displayed as an alternative combination of symbols that stops on the effective winning line. .

  In this way, a combination of symbols such as a broken pattern is stopped on the active winning line at first glance, but a specific combination of symbols is stopped on the pseudo winning line (recognized by the player). This makes it easy for a player to grasp the occurrence of a prize. Further, even if a combination of symbols having the same performance at first glance is stopped on the pseudo pay line, the winning combination to be stopped on the actual effective pay line can be made different. In this way, by making good use of the roles of the pseudo winning line and the effective winning line, the variation of the role can be varied and the game contents can be enriched.

  Returning to FIG. 6 again, the role configuration (winning role type, combination of symbols corresponding to the winning role (winning role type)) according to the present embodiment will be described. In the following, for convenience of explanation, the symbol combination (true winning combination or virtual winning combination) shown in the “combination of symbols” column of FIG. 6 will be described as a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination (winning combination). . Also, in the “Established line” column shown in the figure, a winning line (middle (middle horizontal line), upper (upper horizontal line), lower (lower horizontal line), right, and right) where the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination can be stopped. Down (right down line), upper right (upper right line)).

(Small role: weak cherry, strong cherry, weak watermelon, strong watermelon)
With reference to FIG. 6, first, the weak cherries, strong cherries, weak watermelons, and strong watermelons of the winning numbers 2 to 4 belonging to the small role types will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the combination of symbols allowed to win by winning each small role is “Cherry 1”-“Replay”-“Replay” on the right down line (pseudo winning line) in the case of a weak cherry. In the case of strong cherry, “Cherry 1”-“Replay”-“Watermelon 1 / Watermelon 2” (strong cherry) on the middle horizontal line (effective winning line), weak watermelon In the case of "Watermelon 1 / Watermelon 2"-"Watermelon 2"-"Watermelon 1" (middle stage watermelon alignment) on the middle horizontal line, in the case of strong watermelon on the right downward line (pseudo winning line) “Watermelon 1 / Watermelon 2” − “Watermelon 2” − “Watermelon 1” (with diagonal watermelons).

  When the above-mentioned weak cherry, strong cherry, weak watermelon, or a combination of symbols corresponding to strong watermelon wins, a predetermined number of game medals are paid out (see the payout column in FIG. 6). . However, in the case of the present embodiment, due to the symbol arrangement configuration, a predetermined stop operation timing is required to generate a prize. Specifically, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is stopped on the corresponding established line only when the stop operation timing of the spinning cylinder is a predetermined operation timing. This is because the drawing ratio of the cherry 1 design in the left turn cylinder 5a and the watermelon 1 design and watermelon 2 design in each turn cylinder is arranged to be less than 100% (see FIG. 2). It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately determine which combination is to be drawn at a rate of 100% or less than 100% depending on the role configuration, the symbol arrangement configuration, or the like.

  Further, the above-mentioned weak cherry, strong cherry, weak watermelon, or strong watermelon is a role that allows the winning of the corresponding winning combination (at any time in the pressing order) regardless of the pressing order. In this regard, like AT1 to AT4 described later and specific replay role types, the winning is different in character from the “push order determining role” that allows winning of different winning combinations depending on at least the pressing order. Note that a weak cherry, a strong cherry, a weak watermelon, or a strong watermelon may be defined as the “push order regulating role”. For example, when a weak watermelon is won, the stop of the “middle stage watermelon assortment” is allowed only in a predetermined push order, and when the push order is other than the predetermined push order, other symbol combinations (for example, It can be configured to allow the stop of the stop eye (missing eye) to be zero.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the weak cherry, strong cherry, weak watermelon, and strong watermelon are caused by the winning (as an opportunity), and “AT transition lottery that becomes a transition lottery trigger to AT game (AT mode) described later” It also works as an “opportunity” (see FIG. 31).

(Small role: CA Bell 1)
Next, “CA Bell 1” of winning number 6 belonging to the small role type will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the combination of symbols allowed to win by winning each of the CA bells 1 is “bell”-“bell”-“bell” (CA bell) on the middle horizontal line.

  This CA bell 1 also belongs to the “unordered push order” like the weak cherry, strong cherry, weak watermelon, or strong watermelon described above. In this embodiment, since each bell is arranged so that the bell symbol has a pull-in rate of 100%, when CA Bell 1 is won, no matter what stopping operation procedure is performed, the CA Bell is won. It is supposed to occur.

  When a symbol combination (CA bell) corresponding to the CA bell 1 is won, a predetermined number of game medals (for example, 12) are paid out as a payout. The CA bell 1 also serves as the “AT transfer lottery opportunity”. In addition, since the winning probability of CA Bell 1 is set to be lower than that of other small role types (see the judgment value column in FIG. 5), “the low-probability internal lottery target role was won. As a privilege, “AT lottery, which will be described later, is favored (see FIGS. 31 and 33).

(Small role: AT1-4)
Next, “AT1 to AT4” with winning numbers 9 to 11 will be described.

  The AT1 to AT4 have at least a combination of symbols (a winning combination) that can be stopped (winning) on the effective winning line according to the pressing order. Stipulated in the order of pushing order)) ”. That is, a predetermined pressing order is assigned to a specific symbol combination to be stopped on the effective pay line. Specifically, the AT1 to AT4 are disadvantageous to the player when the winning combination (advantageous winning combination) that can act to the player in a predetermined pushing order is different from the pushing order different from that. It is determined that a winning combination (disadvantaged winning combination) that can act on the game can be stopped (winning) on the effective winning line. Since AT1 to AT4 are substantially the same except for the difference in pushing order regarding advantageous winning combination or unfavorable winning combination, “AT1” is represented below in order to avoid duplication. I will explain it.

(About AT1)
As shown in FIG. 6, the combinations of symbols that are allowed to win by winning AT1 are: (1) a combination of symbols “bell”-“bell”-“bell” on the middle horizontal line (effective winning line) ( 12 sheets AT role (bells aligned)), (2) A combination of symbols “Bell”-“Bell”-“Watermelon 1” on the right down line (1 sheet AT role (bell spilling eyes)) It is a combination of symbols. That is, when AT1 is determined as a winning combination, the above-mentioned 12 AT combination and 1 AT combination are placed in a winning-permitted state.

  In other words, AT1 can win a combination of a combination that allows winning of 12 AT roles and a role that allows winning of 1 AT role, that is, multiple types by one internal lottery. It can be said that it has the property of a “duplicate role” that can be won simultaneously for the role. In this embodiment, like this “duplicate role”, there is provided a lottery target role in which a winning combination and a stop symbol pattern (winning combination) allowed by the winning combination are associated with 1 to N, and one winning combination is provided. On the other hand, the game contents are enriched by providing a plurality of types of stop symbols to make this effective. In addition to AT 1 to 4, there are specific replay role types described later (transitional replays A to B and special replays A to B described later) in addition to AT 1 to 4.

  The above “12-sheet AT combination” is a winning combination having a relatively higher game value than the “1-sheet AT combination”. Specifically, when the 12 AT combination wins, 12 game medals (first predetermined number (first game value)) are paid out, and when 1 AT combination wins. Is a payout of one game medal (second predetermined number (second game value)) smaller than that. This means that AT1 can be derived and displayed as an advantageous winning combination or a disadvantageous winning combination for the player as a game result, at least in accordance with the pressing order.

  Note that, for AT2 to AT4, the same event pull-in control as AT1 is performed. With respect to AT2 to AT4, winning combinations corresponding to the above-mentioned “12-piece AT combination” are as follows: AT2 has a bell alignment on the upper line, AT3 has a bell alignment on the middle horizontal line (effective winning line), and AT4 is on the lower line. The winning combinations corresponding to the above “one AT role” are as follows: AT2 has a bell spill on the right down line, AT3 has a bell spill on the upper right line, and AT4 on the lower right line Bell spilled eyes.

  Next, a combination of symbols allowed to win a prize by winning AT1 will be specifically described from the viewpoint of stop control.

(For forward pressing)
As shown in FIG. 6, in the case of a forward push (stop operation procedure for stopping in the order of the left turn cylinder 5a → the middle turn cylinder 5b → the right turn cylinder 5c), the 12 AT combination stops on the middle horizontal line. Thus, the stop control (retraction control) of the rotating drum is performed.

(In cases other than forward pressing)
On the other hand, when the pressing order is other than the normal pressing, the rotating cylinder stop control is performed so that the single AT combination is stopped on the right downward line instead of the 12-sheet AT combination.

(About missing the 12-piece AT role related to AT1)
In the present embodiment, when AT1 is determined as the winning combination, if the pressing order is other than the above-described order pressing, a 12-AT AT combination is missed, and instead of the missed one, 1 sheet is lost. The AT role can be derived and displayed as a game result.

  In the present embodiment, as long as the “12 pieces AT combination” matches the pressing order, the combination of symbols stops on the corresponding established line regardless of the stop operation timing of the rotating cylinder. On the other hand, the “one-sheet AT combination” when the 12-piece AT combination is missed does not stop on the corresponding formation line unless the stop operation timing of the rotating cylinder is a predetermined stop operation timing. Yes. This is arranged so that the pulling rate of the bell pattern of the left turning cylinder 5a and the middle turning cylinder 5b is 100%, but the drawing ratio of the watermelon 1 pattern in the right turning cylinder 5c is less than 100%. (See FIG. 2). Similarly, AT2 to AT4 do not stop on the corresponding established line for the single AT role if the stop operation timing of the rotating cylinder is not a predetermined stopping operation timing (in the right rotating cylinder 5c). The watermelon 1 design, the cherry design 1 or the cherry design 2 are arranged so that the pull-in rate is less than 100%). By doing this, even if AT2 to AT4 that can win internally with a high probability are won, it will not be possible to frequently win “one AT role”, and an unexpected profit is given to the player Is prevented.

  In the present embodiment, the advantageous winning combination and the disadvantageous winning combination relating to each AT (AT1 to AT4) may be the same symbol combination for each AT, or may be a combination of symbols different for each AT. A combination of the same symbols may be used for a part of each AT. A winning line for winning can also be determined as appropriate.

(Replay role: CA Bell 2, Normal Replay A, Transition Replay AB, Special Replay AB)
Next, CA Bell 2 with winning number 7 belonging to the replay role type, normal replay A with winning number 12, transition replays AB with winning numbers 13-14, and special replays AB with winning numbers 15-16 will be described. To do. In the present embodiment, a replay role type (for example, CA Bell 2) that allows winning of a combination of one type of symbols as a winning combination with replay, and a replay role type that allows winning of a combination of multiple types of symbols ( For example, a plurality of types of replay roles including normal replay A, transition replays A to B, and special replays A to B) are provided.

(Normal replay A)
First, the normal replay A with the winning number 12 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the symbol combinations that are allowed to win by winning the normal replay A are “replay”-“replay”-“replay” symbol combinations (normal replay 1) on the right-down line. ing. This normal replay A belongs to “unordered pushing order” and does not require a stop operation timing for winning a combination of symbols (normal replay 1) corresponding thereto. In other words, when the normal replay A is won, regardless of the stop operation procedure, the normal replay 1 wins and a “replay” is awarded as a payout.

(CA Bell 2)
Next, the CA bell 2 with the winning number 7 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the combination of symbols allowed to win by winning CA Bell 2 is the combination of symbols “Bell”-“Bell”-“Replay” on the middle horizontal line (effective winning line) (CA Lip). The CA bell 2 belongs to “unordered pushing order” and does not require a stop operation timing for winning a combination of symbols (CA lip) corresponding to the CA bell 2. This is the same as the normal replay A described above.

  When a symbol combination (CA lip) corresponding to the CA bell 2 wins, “re-game” is awarded as a payout. CA Bell 2 also functions as the “AT transfer lottery opportunity”, and, like CA Bell 1, the winning probability is set to be lower than other small role types (determination in FIG. 5). AT lottery is preferentially given as a privilege of “winning a low-probability internal lottery role” (see FIG. 31 and FIG. 33).

(Transition Replay A, B)
Next, the transition replays A to B with the winning numbers 13 to 14 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the symbol combinations that are allowed to win by winning the transfer replay A are: (1) “Replay”-“Replay”-“Replay” symbol combination (normal replay 1) ), (2) “Watermelon 1 / Watermelon 2”-“Replay”-“Replay” symbol combination on the middle horizontal line (Transition Replay 1), and (3) “Bell”-“Replay on the middle horizontal line” ”-“ Replay ”symbol combinations (transitional replay 3). This transition replay A is a “duplicate combination” that can be won in combination with a combination that allows winning of normal replay 1, a combination that allows winning of transition replay 1, and a combination that allows winning of transition replay 3. It can be said that it has the property of

  In addition, the symbol combinations that are allowed to win by winning the transfer replay B are: (1) “Replay”-“Replay”-“Replay” symbol combinations (ordinary replay 1), (2) “Watermelon 1 / Watermelon 2”-“Replay”-“Replay” symbol combination on the middle horizontal line (Transition Replay 2), and (3) “Bell”-“Replay”-“Replay” on the middle horizontal line There are a total of three types of symbol combinations (transition replay 3). This transition replay B is a “duplicate combination” that can be won in combination with a combination that allows a normal replay 1 winning, a combination that allows a transition replay 2 winning, and a role that allows a transition replay 3 winning. It can be said that it has the property of

  The above-mentioned transition replays A to B are defined as “push order prescribed combination (push order prescribed combination belonging to the replay role type (push order prescribed re-playing combination))”. As in the case of an elephant, which combination of symbols stops on the effective winning line is determined at least by the pressing order. Specifically, for example, when the transition replay A is won and the push order is “forward push”, “normal replay 1” stops on the right down line, and “right middle left” or “middle right left” In the case of “Transition Replay 1” stops on the middle horizontal line, and in the other pushing order, “Transition Replay 3” stops on the middle horizontal line (transition replay in FIG. 6). 1 (see “Push Order” column). In the present embodiment, the winning combination winning combination related to the transition replays A to B is related only to the pressing order, and does not require a stop operation timing.

  Further, when a combination of symbols corresponding to transition replays A to B (normal replay 1, transition replays 1 to 3) wins, at least “re-game” is awarded as a payout. However, when the transfer replays 1 to 3 are won, in addition to the replay, a freezing standby mode transfer right to be described later is given as a game value (details will be described later). Transition replays 1 to 3 can be given not only re-games but also other game values such as game mode transition (in this embodiment, game values that do not adversely affect the player). In this regard, it can be said that the transition replays 1 to 3 are winning combinations belonging to the “favorable winning combination” side, and the normal replay 1 is a winning combination belonging to the “unfavorable winning combination” side.

  Although details will be described later, when the transfer replays A and B are won, a game mode transfer right is given under a predetermined condition (due to an AT lottery result described later). The transition replays A and B act as “state transition triggers” that trigger the transition from one game mode to another game mode due to the winning. In the case of the present embodiment, the game can be shifted to the freeze standby mode in response to the winning of the transfer replays 1 to 3 related to the transfer replays A and B. Further, since the transition replays A and B are lottery target roles that can eventually become a transition (occurrence) trigger to the AT game (AT mode) (see FIGS. 8 and 9 to be described later), “AT game transition trigger role” "Also play a role. This “AT game transition trigger” can be said to belong to the above “state transition trigger” in that it is a transition trigger of the gaming state.

(Special Replay A, B)
Next, special replays A to B with winning numbers 15 to 16 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the symbol combinations that are allowed to win by winning the special replay A are (1) “Replay”-“Replay”-“Replay” symbol combinations (normal replay 2) and (2 ) “Blue 7” — “Blue 7” — “Blue 7” The symbol combination (special replay 1 (blue 7 replay)) is a total of two types of symbol combinations. It can be said that this special replay A has a property as a “duplicate role” that can be won in combination with a combination that allows winning of the normal replay 2 and a combination that allows winning of the special replay 1 by winning.

  In addition, the combination of symbols allowed to win by winning Special Replay B is (1) “Replay”-“Replay”-“Replay” symbol combination (normal replay 2) and (2) “Red 7”. -"Red 7"-"Red 7" symbol combinations (special replay 2 (red 7 replay)). It can be said that this special replay B has a property as a “duplicate role” that can be won in combination with a combination that allows winning of the normal replay 2 and a combination that allows winning of the special replay 2 by winning.

  The special replays A to B are defined as “push order regulation combination”, and for the stop control, which combination of symbols is stopped on the effective winning line as in the same event as the ATs 1 to 4 described above. Whether or not is determined by the pressing order. Specifically, for example, when special replay A is won, and when the first stop operation cylinder is “left cylinder 5a or middle cylinder 5b”, “normal replay 2” stops on the middle horizontal line When the first stop operation cylinder is the “right cylinder 5c”, the “special replay 1” stops on the middle horizontal line (“push order” of the special replay 1 in FIG. 6). Column).

  When a combination of symbols corresponding to special replays A to B (normal replay 2, special replays 1 and 2) wins, at least “re-game” is awarded as a payout. However, when the special replays 1 and 2 are won, in addition to the replay, a right to shift to an AT game described later can be given. In the special replays 1 and 2, not only re-games but also other game values such as the right to transition to AT games (in this embodiment, game values that do not adversely affect the player) can be additionally given. In this respect, it can be said that the special replays 1 and 2 are winning combinations belonging to the advantageous winning combination side, and the normal replay 2 is a winning combination belonging to the disadvantaged winning combination side.

  Although details will be described later, even if the special replays 1 and 2 are won, they are not necessarily transferred to the AT game, and are transferred under predetermined conditions (subject to the AT lottery winning described later). It has become. In this respect, the special replays A and B are caused by the winning (in the present embodiment, due to the special replay winning), and the “AT game transition opportunity” which becomes the trigger for the transition to the AT game (AT mode). Work as.

  Here, the illustrated special replay type (special replays 1 and 2) is an example. Regarding the special replay, the component symbol “red 7 symbol” or “blue 7 symbol” is less than 100% (see FIG. 2), and in order to win the special replay shown in the figure, Stop operation timing is required. Accordingly, when each of the cylinders is stopped at a stop operation timing at which the red 7 symbol or the blue 7 symbol cannot be drawn onto the effective winning line, the special replay is lost. In this embodiment, when a special replay is missed, a specific symbol combination (replay (not shown)) accompanied by replay is stopped on a predetermined establishment line as a missed spot. (For example, be sure to stop on the middle horizontal line). When the specific replay is stopped on a predetermined establishment line, a game value equivalent to the special replay (replay + AT transition) is given.

(Special role: CBB)
Next, the CBB with the winning number 17 will be described. This CBB belongs to “special role type” and is defined as “unordered push order”.

  The above-mentioned special role type is a game state in which the lottery probability of a general role type changes or a game state that becomes a special pull-in control (for example, a specific symbol pull-in) when the corresponding combination of symbols (bonus role) is won. This is a role that triggers the transition to a special game state (bonus game) such as a game state (so-called “challenge bonus (CB)” or “challenge time (CT)”) in which the number of frames fluctuates. It differs from the “general role type” that does not trigger the transition to the gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the combination of symbols allowed to win by winning the CBB is a combination of symbols of “blue 7”-“cherry 2”-“blank” (CBB1 (bonus combination)). Although this CBB is “unrestricted pushing order”, the combination of the corresponding symbols (bonus) can be stopped on the effective winning line only when the stop operation timing is a predetermined timing because of the pull-in control. ing. For this reason, if the rotating cylinder is stopped at a stop operation timing at which it is impossible to draw the component symbols of the bonus combination (blue 7 symbol, cherry 2 symbol, and blank: see FIG. 2) onto the effective winning line, Something is missing.

  In the present embodiment, when the CBB1 (bonus combination) wins, “bonus game” in which the winning probability of a specific small role type (for example, AT1 to 4) fluctuates with high probability as a bonus game from the next game. "Is generated. However, in the present embodiment, during the bonus game, the specified number of games as the game start condition is 3 game medals, and the assist notification described later is not given. Therefore, it is difficult to acquire 12 AT roles related to AT1 to AT4. The average number of game medals (a net increase) per game is approximately zero or minus. This bonus game is terminated on condition that a predetermined number (for example, 22) or more game medals are paid out. In this embodiment, it is not a bonus game that favors the player, but can act disadvantageously on the player (the net increase can be negative). This is prescribed for pachinko machines that are installed in pachinko parlors that are subject to the No. 7 business under the Act on Regulation of Customs Sales, Business Optimization, etc., due to other roles and AT games. This is to pass the “type test” based on the rules regarding the recognition of the gaming machine and the type verification in the same law, and to secure the desired game playability in the game design. Of course, it is good also as a bonus game which acts advantageously on a player according to game nature.

(About carry-over of CBB)
The above-mentioned special combination “CBB” is defined as a “carry-over combination” whose internal winning flag can be carried over to the next and subsequent games. For this reason, when the CBB is won, the game period until the symbol combination (CBB1) corresponding to the CBB wins, the establishment state of the internal winning flag (bonus winning flag) related to the CBB is maintained. , CBB is excluded from the internal lottery (see the “RT1 game” column of CBB in FIG. 5). In other words, the carryover combination is excluded from the internal lottery target when the internal winning flag of the carryover combination such as the special combination is established. Therefore, during the bonus winning flag carryover, the bonus winning flag is not newly established or duplicated. The state where the bonus winning flag is established is referred to as “BB internal winning game”.

  On the other hand, a lottery target role other than CBB (special role type), that is, a general role type, is defined as an “uncarryable role” in which the winning flag cannot be carried over to the next game. As for the general role types (general small role type, replay role type) in the BB internal winning game, the internal lottery for these is performed as usual ("RT0 game" and "RT1 game" in FIG. 6). General role types (see the columns of winning numbers 2 to 16)). For this reason, a duplicate winning state in which a bonus winning flag and a winning flag of another combination are simultaneously established may occur. In such a case, whether to win a combination of symbols corresponding to any winning combination is determined based on a predetermined pull-in priority. In the present embodiment, the pull-in control is performed in the order of “special role type (CBB) <small role type <replay role type” (replay role type has the highest priority) (small role priority control). As a result, in a game in which CBB and other general role types are simultaneously selected, the stop control of the spinning cylinder is performed under this pull-in priority. For example, if the normal replays A and CBB are in the overlapping winning state, the pull-in control for preferentially winning the winning combination (normal replay 1) related to the normal replay A is performed.

  It should be noted that the above-described lottery winning combination, corresponding winning combination, payout, and combination of the types thereof are not particularly limited as long as the object of the present invention can be achieved. For example, the special role type may be a single type, a plurality of types, or a configuration without the special role type itself. As for the general role type, the type and the number of types are not particularly limited as long as the object of the present invention can be achieved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the CBB is defined as a single winning combination that does not win another general role, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a special role and a specific general role can be won in duplicate. One or more types of “overlapping BB combination” can be provided. For example, a “duplicate BB combination (CBB + strong cherry)” in which CBB and strong cherry (winning number 3) are won simultaneously can be provided. When this duplicate BB combination is determined as a winning combination, CBB1 (a combination of symbols corresponding to CBB) and strong cherry (a combination of symbols corresponding to strong cherry) are allowed to win as combinations of symbols corresponding to the winning combination. Will be put in a state. In this case, in the winning game, which winning combination is preferentially drawn on the effective pay line is determined based on the drawing priority. In the present embodiment, since the small role priority control is performed, in the winning game, first, the pull-in control that allows the combination of symbols corresponding to the strong cherry to be preferentially won is performed.

  In addition, for lottery roles belonging to the “Push Order Rule”, the allocation of a stop operation procedure for winning a specific winning combination (such as an advantageous winning combination or an unfavorable winning combination) and the winning rate of winning combinations based on the allocation are: There is no particular limitation as long as the object of the present invention can be achieved.

<Game form: FIGS. 8 to 9>
Next, an outline of the game form (game characteristics) of the spinning-reel type gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described while paying attention to each game state and transition control between these game states.

  In the rotary type gaming machine according to the present embodiment, in addition to the basic gaming state controlled on the main control unit (main control board) 400 side, additional control controlled on the sub control unit (production control unit 410) side is performed. Gaming state is provided. The game state (main control unit side game state) controlled on the main control unit side mainly includes RT games (in this embodiment, RT0 game and RT1 game) and bonus games, and the production control unit 410 side The gaming state controlled by (the production control unit side gaming state (production state)) includes AT (assist time) games. Further, the main control unit side gaming state includes a plurality of types of gaming states related to a freeze standby mode, which will be described later, and is managed together with the RT game.

(About RT (replay time) games)
RT game refers to a re-game probability fluctuation state in which the winning probability of a replay role involving re-game is changed from a predetermined probability of the base game state. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of RT games, such as RT0 games and RT1 games, are provided, and the plurality of types of RT games are made effective, thereby improving the degree of freedom of gaming.

  Each RT game is roughly classified according to whether it is an RT game related to “BB internal winning game (BB internal winning state)” or an RT game related to “non-BB internal winning game”. In this embodiment, the above-mentioned base gaming state is based on “non-BB internal winning game (RT0 game)” in which the winning probability (replay probability) of the replay role type is low, and therefore a higher probability than this. “BB internal winning game (RT1 game)” that varies in the above corresponds to the “re-game probability variation state”. This BB internal winning game can be said to be a “re-game high probability lottery state” because the replay probability fluctuates with a higher probability than the non-BB internal winning game. Note that the BB internal winning game is an aspect of the general gaming state, similar to the non-BB internal winning game. This general gaming state is defined as a gaming state in which the internal lottery probability of the small role type cannot be changed (see the columns of RT0 game and RT1 game in FIG. 6).

(About AT games)
The AT game notifies the player of information related to the lottery result of the role using image display effects, sound effects, light effects, and the like using effecting means such as the liquid crystal display device 6, the decorative lamp 13, and the speaker 16. Reward gaming state. This AT game is different from a game state (main control unit side game state) controlled on the main control unit 400 side, and is mainly a game state (production effect) controlled on the effect control unit 410 (effect control board 420) side. It is a control part side game state (effect state)).

  The occurrence and end of the AT game are managed and controlled by the “production state management means” that the production control unit 410 takes on as its function unit. This effect state management means is configured to be capable of comprehensively managing a plurality of kinds of effect states including a normal effect state (non-AT game) and an AT game. The effect state management means includes a normal notification state (non-AT game) and an advantageous notification state (AT game) that can act on the player more advantageously than the normal notification state as notification states for notifying information related to the winning combination. It functions as “notification state management control means” for managing and controlling a plurality of types of notification states including

(Assist notification)
In this embodiment, as already described, a plurality of types of push order defining combinations are provided. For example, in the AT combination (AT1 to 4) of the winning numbers 8 to 11, depending on the pressing order, a combination of symbols (advantageous winning combination) that can act advantageously can be won, such as 12 AT combinations. However, during non-AT games (normal performance state), even if these roles are won, information for guiding the winning of the winning combination (information on stop operation procedure information (information on at least one of pushing order and stop operation timing) ) Is not notified to the player, or even if it is notified, the probability of notification is low, so during non-AT games, there is no clue for winning an advantageous winning combination. Therefore, during non-AT gaming, it is considered that the game development is more disadvantageous to the player than during AT gaming during non-AT gaming.

  On the other hand, during AT games, the information for guiding the winning of the advantageous winning combination is notified with a high probability, so that winning becomes extremely easy. For example, when AT4 of winning number 9 is won, the player is notified of push order information (push order of “left and right”) for guiding the winning of the “12 pieces AT role” on the side of the advantageous winning combination. If the spinning cylinder is stopped according to the contents of the notification, it is possible to easily win 12 AT roles. As a result, during AT gaming, a gaming state in which the average profit (base value) that a player can obtain per game is improved as compared to during non-AT gaming. Therefore, the game development is more advantageous to the player during the AT game than during the non-AT game.

  In this way, as information about the winning combination, information (stop operation procedure information information) about a pressing order for winning a combination of specific symbols (including advantageous winning combination, unfavorable winning combination, and other specific symbol combinations) is notified. A possible effect mode is referred to as “assist notification (support effect)”.

(About assist notification mode)
In addition, even if the same winning combination is determined, the content of the notification may be different. That is, it is not always the notification content that causes the player to win a specific symbol combination (for example, an advantageous winning combination side). For example, if a push order registrant is elected, what is the push order (true assist notification: this notice) that makes part of the push order for winning an advantageous winning combination unknown (hidden state) or makes an advantageous winning combination win? Different push orders can be notified (false assist notification: false notification), and multiple types of push orders can be reported redundantly (for example, a push order for winning the winning prize side and a disadvantaged winning role side) And the push order for winning a prize will be reported in duplicate.)

(Confidential assist notification (selective assist notification))
For example, in the case where AT1 is elected, the pressing order in which “12 AT positions” wins is “left middle right (forward pressing)”. In this case, as a notification content concealing a part of “left middle right (forward press)”, the first stop operation cylinder is notified that the left rotation cylinder 5a is selected and selected after the second stop operation. An example of the notification content is that no notification is made about the rotating drum. When such an assist notification occurs, the player can select either “left middle right (forward push)” or “left middle right” (two choices) as the push order for winning the 12 AT roles (arbitrary). In this case, the winning rate of the 12 AT combination by assist notification can be reduced to a probability of 1/2 (winning rate 50%). In addition, when an assist notification is given to the first stop operation cylinder to select and select any one of the rotating cylinders other than the intermediate rotating cylinder 5b (for example, “First, press any other than the intermediate rotating cylinder!”). The player can select the pushing order for winning the 12 AT roles in four ways: left middle right (forward pushing), “left middle right”, “right middle left”, and “right left middle”. In this case, the winning rate of the 12 AT winning combination can be reduced to a probability of 1/4 (winning rate 25%). As described above, if a part of the pressing order is made unknown, the pressing order for winning a specific symbol combination becomes an alternative, and the winning rate of the specific symbol combination may be less than 100%. become able to.

  Also, when the notification and the false notification are notified in duplicate, the winning rate is halved if the number of false notifications is one, and if it is more, the winning rate can be further reduced. . For example, in the case where AT1 is elected, one of the two pushing orders of “left middle right (this announcement: correct answer pushing order)” and “left and right left (false notice: wrong answer pushing order)” is selected. If the content of the notification that causes the player to select is “2 choice navigation”, it is possible to reduce the winning rate of the 12 AT winning combination to 50%. In addition, if the notification content that causes the player to select a total of three push orders of “left middle right (this notification)”, “right and left middle (false notification)”, “right middle left (false notification)” With 3 choices (3 choices navigation), the winning rate for 12 ATs can be reduced to 1/3 (about 33%). Also in such alternative assist notification, the winning rate of a specific symbol combination can be less than 100%.

  In the “concealment assist notification” or “alternative assist notification” in which a part of the push order is concealed, it is possible to change the winning rate of the combination of specific symbols related to the push order defining combination. Such an assist notification mode is referred to as “selective assist notification”. This selective assist notification can also be regarded as one aspect of the “false assist notification (false notification)”.

  If the selective assist notification as described above occurs, the player's own arbitrary stop operation can cause the game development to be advantageous / disadvantageous. It can give a sense of tension and improve the fun of the game. Further, by providing a plurality of types of AT games having different occurrence (appearance) probabilities of assist notification as described above, it is possible to create gaming states having different properties (for example, gaming states having different payout rates and base values). it can. For example, in the first AT game, there are a plurality of types of AT games such as 100% occurrence rate of this announcement, 50% occurrence rate of this announcement in the second AT game, and 50% occurrence rate of selective assist notification. Can be generated. Thereby, game nature (game nature) can be diversified and the interest of a game can be improved. The selective assist notification and false notification can be used when the base value is to be changed according to the assist notification mode. In addition, “false notification” can be used to avoid inconveniences such as a transition of an unscheduled game mode in the progress of the game due to execution of a specific pressing order. .

  Further, in principle, the assist notification only presents information regarding the pressing order to the player, and does not present information regarding the winning combination type to the player. This is because, if the winning combination type is clearly indicated, depending on the composition of the combination, the player who knows the allocation of the pressing order will know the pressing order of the advantageous winning combination or the unfavorable winning combination. This is because the significance of generating assist notification is lost. For example, since AT1-4 are assigned so that the pushing order in which the 12 AT winning combinations win each is different, if the winning combination type is specified, the player side who knows the assignment (especially the advanced player) This is because the order in which the 12 AT winning combination wins is determined and the significance of generating the assist notification is lost.

(Assist notification of unquestionable push order)
Further, as described above, the assist notification basically guides the winning of a combination of specific symbols related to the pressing order defining combination, but it can also be generated for an unordered pressing order. For example, when a missing operation can occur due to the stop operation timing, the player can be notified of the stop operation timing at which the missing operation does not occur.

  In the case where a part or all of the winning combinations relating to the winning combination are lottery target combinations having the same symbol combination, for example, the CA Bell 1 which is an unquestionable pressing order has a relatively high probability of winning AT1 and AT3. As in the case where is won, the symbol combination “bell”-“bell”-“bell” stops on the middle line. In this case, in order to conceal the winning of “CA Bell 1”, there is a case where a specific push order is informed of assist, and AT1 or AT3 (push order regulating role) is pretending to be won (impersonation assist notification). Such a confidential notification, when a push order unrecognized role is won, by displaying a notification mode (same or very similar notification mode) that is substantially the same as the assist notification mode when the push order specified role is won. When the assist notification is generated, the winning combination type or the winning combination type can be concealed. Such assist notification is referred to as “fake assist notification”. The camouflage assist notification shows an assist notification mode (notification mode that is the same or very similar) to the assist notification mode when another winning lottery is won, and makes it possible to conceal the actual winning combination Not only pretending to be a push order ruler when a push order unquestioned part is elected, but pretending to be another push order rule part winning when one push order ruler is elected The meaning also includes a notification mode.

  The assist notification described above is controlled to appear by the “assist notification control means” in which the effect control unit 410 serves as its function unit.

(About game mode (game state))
Next, with reference to FIG. 8 to FIG. 10, the contents of each game mode and the transition control mode between the game modes in the spinning game machine according to the present embodiment will be described in detail. FIG. 8 is a state transition diagram showing an outline of transition between game modes, FIG. 9 is a state transition diagram showing an outline of transition between game states in the freeze standby mode, and FIG. 10 is a main control unit side gaming state, an effect control section. It is explanatory drawing with which it uses for description of the side game state and the game state (game mode) caught from the whole gaming machine.

  For convenience of explanation, first, the transition between RT games will be described by focusing on “RT0 game” and “RT1 game” managed in the main control unit game state.

  The main control unit side gaming state includes an RT0 game and an RT1 game. In this embodiment, the initial gaming state (initial gaming mode) is started from “RT0 gaming” in which the replay probability is low. It has become. This “initial game state” is a game state that is started when the main RAM is cleared. If the CBB is won during this RT0 game and the symbol combination (CBB1) corresponding to 'CBB' cannot be won in the winning game, the replay probability will vary from the next game to a high probability. The “RT1 game” is shifted to. When CBB1 (bonus combination) wins during the RT1 game, after the bonus game is finished, the game is shifted to the RT0 game again based on a predetermined transition condition. The transition condition from the RT1 game to the RT0 game may be a condition that, for example, a predetermined number of games (or 0 games) may be consumed in the RT1 game after the bonus game ends. A combination of specific symbols (for example, a case where an unfavorable winning combination relating to AT2 to 4 (bell spilled eyes (one AT combination)) wins) may be used as a condition.

  The above RT0 game has a low probability of winning a replay role and is set to a non-AT game, and has a gaming state (a gaming state in which a profit given to the player is low) that acts more adversely on the player than other gaming states ). During the RT0 game, among the replay role types, CA Bell 2 and normal replay A are internal lottery targets, and transitional replay and special replay are excluded from the internal lottery targets.

  Referring to FIG. 6, the replay probability (summing probability) fluctuates with a higher probability during RT1 game than during RT0 game (replay probability is about 1 / 7.29 during RT0 game, RT1 game. The probability of losing (unsuccessful) will change to a very low probability (about losing probability is approximately 1 / 532.8 during RT0 games and during RT1 games). 1/65536). Note that the winning probability (summing probability) of the small role type does not vary in both the RT1 game and the RT0 game, and has a relatively high probability of winning (about 1 / 1.52). In addition, the probability of winning CBB for RT0 games is relatively high (about 1 / 4.92), and CBB is won in a relatively short period of time from the start of RT0 games (approximately 99% within about 21 games). Wins with probability).

  In the present embodiment, as described above, in “RT0 game” which is the initial game state (initial game mode), “CBB” is won, and the symbol combination corresponding to CBB (CBB1) is won in the winning game. If it is not possible, the next game is shifted to RT1 game, but under this RT1 game, the general role type wins with a very high probability, so the action of “small role priority control” has a very low probability. As long as “losing” is not won, CBB1 cannot be won (the combined winning probability of the general roles is “65535/65536”, and the lost is “1/65536”: see FIG. 6).

  In particular, in the present embodiment, even if the CBB is won, an effect notifying this is not displayed, and an effect notifying this is not displayed even if a win is won. For this reason, even if the CBB is won internally, the player has no way of knowing that, and the component symbols of the CBB 1 corresponding to the CBB in each of the drums are lost due to the symbol arrangement configuration of the symbol array band 200. Even if “losing” is fortunately drawn out, the only chance to win CBB1 is that game. Therefore, it is extremely difficult to actually win CBB1, and the winning rate of CBB1 during the RT1 game is substantially the same even if the player plays a game in the pachinko hall all day (for example, about 7 to 8000 games). It can be said that the winning rate is impossible. Therefore, once the game is transferred to the RT1 game, the event related to the CBB is re-transferred to the RT0 game very rarely unless the RAM is cleared. That is, it is equivalent to a game that does not substantially re-transfer from RT1 game to RT0 game.

  The reason why the CBB winning rate is determined in this way is set up in pachinko parlors for No. 7 sales in accordance with laws concerning customs sales and business optimisation, etc., due to other roles and AT games. Passing the “type test” test based on the rules regarding the recognition of the game machine and the type test, etc., prescribed for such game machines, and ensuring the desired game design in the game design Because.

  As described above, in this embodiment, “RT0 game” and “RT1 game” having greatly different replay probabilities are provided. Is extremely rare in terms of probability. As a result, the CBB behaves as if it is in a normal gaming state despite the fact that the CBB is being won internally. That is, the RT1 game is configured to have a gaming state with the longest stay period. Accordingly, regarding the “gaming mode” described below, the main control unit side gaming state (main mode) will be described while focusing on the gaming state related to the RT1 game, and the gaming state related to the RT0 game and the bonus game will be described. Are omitted as appropriate.

(About the contents of each gaming state and the transition form between each gaming state)
Next, the contents of each game mode and the transition control mode between each game mode will be described. In the following, while mainly explaining the game route from “normal mode (normal mode 1 to 3)” to “AT mode (pseudo bonus)”, the contents of each game mode and the transition conditions between the game modes are described in detail. Explained.

  First, in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, the contents of each game mode and the outline of transition between game modes will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Main control unit game state type)
First, referring to FIG. 10A, in the main control unit side gaming state (main mode) of the present embodiment, “initial gaming mode (main mode determination data: F0H)” related to the “initial gaming state”. “Normal game mode (main mode determination data: FFH)” and “freeze game mode for winning notification (main mode determination data: 12H)” related to the “freeze standby mode” described later, “freeze game for lost notification” A plurality of types of main control unit side gaming states such as “mode (main mode determination data: 22H)” and “non-freeze gaming mode for pushing order mistake (main mode determination data: 32H)” are provided (during bonus game) Is not shown). The RT game types in the main control unit side gaming state are RT0 games in the initial game mode and RT1 games in the other (except for bonus games). The “main mode determination data (hereinafter abbreviated as“ main data ”)” shown in the figure is data for identifying the main control unit side gaming state (main mode).

(Direction control unit side game state type)
Further, referring to FIG. 10 (b), the production control unit side game state (production mode) includes “initial production mode (production mode determination data: F0H)” related to the “initial game state” and “ "Normal replay mode (production mode determination data: FFH)", "Transition replay 1 assist notification mode (production mode determination data: 53H)", "Transition replay 2 assist notification mode (effect mode determination data) : 63H) "and" Freeze effect mode for winning notification (effect mode determination data: 12H) "," Freeze mode for loss notification (effect mode determination data: 22H) "and" Press " Non-freeze production mode for order mistake 1 (during selection) (production mode determination data: 33H) "/" Non-freeze production mode for push order mistake 2 (not selected) (production "Determination data: 43H)", "predictive AT game (prediction mode determination data: 0CH)" related to 'predictive AT mode (predictive game between freeze standby mode and AT mode) "and' AT mode (pseudo) A plurality of types of effect modes such as “AT game (effect mode determination data: 0 AH)” related to “bonus)” are provided (not shown during bonus game). The “production mode determination data (hereinafter abbreviated as“ production data ”)” shown in the figure is data for identifying the production control unit side gaming state (production mode).

(Game state (game mode) type captured from the entire gaming machine)
A combination of the above-described various main control unit side gaming states and various effect control unit side gaming states, that is, a gaming state captured from the entire gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “gaming mode”) is shown in FIG. ) To create multiple types of “game modes”. In this embodiment, “initial mode”, “normal modes 1 to 3”, “freeze mode for winning notification”, “freeze mode for lost notification”, “non-freeze mode for pushing order mistake” related to the freeze standby mode A plurality of game modes including “1 (Don't win)”, “Non-freeze mode 2 for pushing order mistake (Non-winning)”, “Predictor AT mode”, and “AT mode” are realized.

  The outline of the transition between the game modes will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, first, when the game mode is “initial mode” or “normal mode 1”, AT lottery is executed under a predetermined lottery condition, and based on the AT lottery result, “normal” It is possible to shift to “mode 2” or “normal mode 3”.

  When the transition to the normal mode 2 is made, in the normal mode 2, when the transition replay A is won, an assist notification of “transition replay 1” occurs in the winning game. On the other hand, when the transition to the normal mode 3 is made, in the normal mode 3, when the transition replay B is won, an assist notification of “transition replay 2” occurs in the winning game. At this time, the player executes the push order according to the assist notification (here, the push order of transition replay 1 in the case of transition replay A winning, the push order of transition replay 2 in the case of transition replay B winning). As a result, a transition between game modes occurs, and the current game mode is shifted to the “freeze standby mode”. Even if the transition replay 3 related to the transition replay A or the transition replay B wins without following the contents of the assist notification, the transition to the “freeze standby mode” is made.

  The details will be explained later, but the “freeze standby mode” refers to the expectation of transition to AT mode (AT lottery win expectation), and AT mode transition notification (notification of lottery result by AT lottery) This is the main game mode. The freeze standby mode is continued for a predetermined number of games (for example, 8 games), and the lottery result of the AT lottery (result of success / failure) is surely notified at the final game number (in this embodiment, the eighth game). It is like that.

  Note that the “Freeze Waiting Mode” may be transferred not only to the AT lottery but also to the AT lottery that is not won (losing). Will be shifted to the “false freezing standby mode” in which the non-winning is notified. In other words, in the “freeze standby mode”, “true freeze standby mode (freeze standby mode related to AT lottery winning: free win mode for winning notification” described later and “misplaced push order” is used to notify the AT lottery winning. "Non-freeze mode 1 (winning)") and "false freeze waiting mode for notifying the AT lottery non-winning (freeze waiting mode when AT lottery non-winning (losing): "Freeze mode" and "Non-freeze mode 2 for non-pushing order (not winning)") "are included.

  When the “freeze standby mode” is completed, if the AT lottery is won, it is determined that the AT mode transition condition is satisfied, and either special replay A or special replay B is triggered in the subsequent games. In addition, an assist notification for winning the special replay 1 or the special replay 2 is generated, and the player executes a predetermined push order (a push order for winning the special replay 1 or the special replay 2) according to the assist notification. As a result, transition between game modes occurs, and the current game mode is shifted to the “AT mode”. In the present embodiment, a “predictive AT mode” is provided as a game mode in which the assist notification of the special replay 1 (blue 7 replay) or special replay 2 (red 7 replay) occurs.

  The “precursor AT mode” is a precursor game that is interposed after the freeze standby mode ends and before the transition to the AT mode.

  During the “predictive AT mode”, in addition to assist notifications for special replays 1 and 2 for special replays A and B, 12 AT roles for some AT roles among AT1 to AT4 (advantageous) Assist notification (for example, winning notification for 12 AT roles targeting AT1) is executed. This is different from the “AT game” in which assist notification of 12 AT combinations is executed for all AT combinations AT1 to 4 as in the AT mode described later. One aspect of an AT game in which such assist notification occurs is referred to as a “special AT game”.

  The above-mentioned “special AT game” is an AT game that has a lower profit state than an AT game in that it does not generate an assist notification of 12 AT roles when winning AT1-4, unlike an AT game related to the AT mode. It has become. In other words, during the precursor AT mode, the profit state is relatively higher than the normal mode 1 (for example, the average profit state per game), and the intermediate profit state is relatively lower than the AT mode. It can act as an “intermediate base mode”. Thereby, it is possible to wait for the special replays A to B without reducing the player's game medals from the normal mode. However, it is preferable that the average net increase per game is not positive while waiting for the special replays A to B to be won. This is because if the average net increase in the special AT game (predictive AT mode) is made positive, the special replays 1 and 2 are intentionally removed to increase the number of games in the predictive AT mode. This is because technical interventions such that the player can acquire profits for each game are possible, which causes a significant disadvantage on the pachinko hall side. In the special AT game, the average net increase per game is determined by determining whether or not to generate an assist notification by a predetermined lottery with the AT1-4 winning, and adjusting the assist notification occurrence rate. Can be determined not to be positive.

  In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned “predictive AT mode” facilitates the winning of “blue 7 replay” and “red 7 replay”, and the “AT mode” described later is triggered by the winning. Yes. Therefore, the precursor AT mode is positioned as a game mode for notifying the transition to the “AT mode” which is the high base mode. Also, “Blue 7 Replay” and “Red 7 Replay” are combinations of symbols similar to the bonus symbols that have been used in the past, so they are useful as symbols for notifying the transition to a gaming mode with a high profit state. is there.

  If the AT lottery is not won, the AT mode transition condition is not satisfied, and no assist notification will be generated even if the special replays A and B are won. Even if the special replays 1 and 2 are won, the AT mode is entered. Will not be transferred (no AT game will occur). When the AT lottery is not won, the game mode is changed to “normal mode 1” and is not changed to the AT mode.

  The “AT mode” is a game mode (high base mode) that acts more advantageously on the player than the normal mode due to the action of the AT game. In this AT mode, if any of AT1 to 4 (winning numbers 8 to 11) is won, the push order information for assisting the winning winning combination (12 AT positions) assigned to the winning combination assists. Notification is made (hereinafter, assist notification related to the 12-piece AT role is also referred to as “bell navigation” as necessary). The AT mode can easily acquire the 12 AT roles related to AT1 to 4 by this bell navigation, so that other navigation modes (for example, the normal mode) in which the bell navigation does not occur or some of the bell navigations may occur. 1 to 3, the precursor AT mode) is more advantageous to the player.

(Contents of each game mode and transition between game modes: FIGS. 8 to 10)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 8 to 10, the contents of each game mode and the transition between the game modes will be described in detail.

  In the rotating type gaming machine according to the present embodiment, as described above, in the above-described “initial mode (RT0 game)”, the CBB is won, and the symbol combination (CBB1) corresponding to the CBB in the winning game is obtained. If the prize cannot be won, the game is shifted to the “normal mode 1” of the RT1 game from the next game.

  In the “normal mode 1”, the main mode is “normal game mode (FFH)”, and the effect mode is “normal effect mode (FFH)” (see the column of normal mode 1 in FIG. 10C). Here, during the “normal effect mode (FFH)”, the game is “non-AT game”, and in the case of the present embodiment, the push order defining combination (AT1 to 4, transition replays A to B, special replays A to B). Even if the winning is won, the assist notification for the advantageous winning combination is not executed. However, for “AT1 to 4” that do not involve the transition of the game mode, assist information may be given to push order information for winning the “12 AT combination” as an advantageous winning combination by lottery.

(Regarding transition from normal mode 1 to normal mode 2 or normal mode 3)
During the “normal mode 1”, when a specific lottery role is won, “AT lottery (see FIG. 31)” is executed.

  When this AT lottery is won, a “transition replay 1 assist notification state” occurs. Specifically, the effect mode is changed from “normal effect mode (FFH)” to “transition replay 1 assist notification mode (53H)”, and the game mode is changed to “normal mode 2”. The main mode is not changed to the normal game mode (FFH) (see FIG. 10C).

  In this normal mode 2, when the transition replay A is won, a specific push order (here, the push order related to the transition replay 1) for transitioning the game mode is assisted. That is, the transition replay 1 assist notification mode is an aspect of the AT game, and is an effect mode in which when the transition replay B is won, the push order related to the winning of the transition replay 2 is assisted.

  Then, when the player stops the spinning cylinder according to the notification content, the current normal mode 1 is shifted to the “true freeze standby mode (winning mode for winning notification)”. However, the content of the assist notification is not followed, and for example, even when the transition replay 3 related to the transition replay A wins, it is shifted to “true freeze standby mode (non-freeze mode 1 for pushing order mistake (during winning))”. (Details of the case where the normal replay 1 wins due to a push order mistake will be described later). When the AT lottery is won, the mode is shifted to the “AT mode” via the true freeze standby mode. In other words, if the AT lottery is won, the game mode is promoted in a plurality of stages in the order of “normal mode 1” → “normal mode 2” → “freeze standby mode (AT selected)”, assuming that the right to transfer to the AT mode has been acquired. In the end, the mode is shifted to the “AT mode” which is the high base mode.

  In the case of the present embodiment, even if the AT lottery is not won (lost), if the “fake freeze standby mode lottery (see FIG. 32)” described later is won, “transition replay 2 assist” An “informing state” is generated. Specifically, the effect mode is shifted from the “normal effect mode (FFH)” to the “transition replay 2 assist notification mode (63H)”, and the game mode is shifted to the “normal mode 3”. Note that the main mode is not changed to the normal game mode (see FIG. 10C).

  In this normal mode 3, when the transition replay B is won, a specific push order (in this case, the push order related to the transition replay 2) for transitioning the game mode is notified with assistance. That is, the transition replay 2 assist notification state is an aspect of the AT game, and is an effect mode in which when the transition replay B is won, the push order regarding the winning of the transition replay 2 is assisted.

  Then, when the player stops the spinning cylinder according to the assist notification content, the player enters the “freeze standby mode” in the same manner as when the AT lottery is won. However, in this case, the freeze standby mode shifted from the normal mode 3 is not the “true freeze standby mode” in the case of winning the AT lottery, but the “false” freeze standby mode (the freeze notification freeze mode). ) ”.

  If the transition replay 3 related to the transition replay B wins without following the contents of the assist notification, the transition is similarly made to “fake freeze standby mode (non-freeze mode 2 for pushing order mistake (during non-winning))”. (Details of the case where the normal replay 1 wins due to a mistake in the pressing order will be described later). In other words, if the AT lottery is not won (lost) and the fake freeze standby mode lottery (FIG. 32) is won, the game mode is “normal mode 1” → “normal mode 3” → “freeze standby mode”. However, if the right to transfer to AT mode cannot be obtained, it will not be transferred to "AT mode" but will be transferred to "normal mode 1" in the end. It has become.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, by providing the “true freeze standby mode” related to the AT lottery winning and the “false freeze standby mode” related to the AT lottery non-winning, the “freeze” intervening before shifting to the AT mode is established. In the “standby mode”, the player can greatly expect the AT winning expectation.

(Regarding the production mode (status notification production mode) according to normal modes 2 and 3)
In addition, during the normal mode 2 (transition replay 1 assist notification state) or the normal mode 3 (transition replay 2 assist notification state), a dedicated effect mode (freeze standby) informing that the transition to the freeze standby mode is in effect. Mode sign indication: For example, the background effect changes to a dedicated effect image). Further, when the assist notification of the transition replays 1 and 2 occurs, in order to make the player pay particular attention to follow this, when the assist notification of the transition replays 1 and 2 occurs, the dedicated notification effect mode (special assist notification) having an impact is generated. Production: For example, explosion sound is generated, a predetermined LED is rainbow-colored, or a dedicated notification production image appears on the liquid crystal display screen).

  In this embodiment, regarding the transition replays A and B, there are a plurality (two types of assignments of correct push order) for transitioning to the “winning notification freeze mode (12H)” and “losing notification freeze mode (22H)”. (Refer to the column of transition replays A and B in FIG. 6). About this pushing order, which pushing order is notified based on the result of AT lottery is determined by lottery (pushing order lottery). Specifically, when “Migration Replay A”, which is a chance to shift to “Winning Notification Freeze Mode (12H)”, is selected, a plurality of types of push orders (“Right Left Middle” and “Middle Right Left” are awarded to Transition Replay 1. Assist notification instructing the pressing order of “Right / Left / Middle” is generated with a relatively high probability (for example, “Right / Left / Middle” is 60/100, “Middle”). “Right / Left” occurs with a probability of 40/100). On the other hand, when “Migration Replay B”, which triggers the transition to “Freeze Mode for Loss Notification (22H)”, is selected, there are multiple types of prizes that Migrating Replay 2 will win Of the push orders (“right middle left” and “middle right left”), the assist notification instructing the push order of “middle right middle” is generated with a relatively high probability (for example, , "Middle right middle" is 60/100, "right middle left" is It occurs at a probability of 0/100). This makes it possible to give the player an element for guessing whether or not the AT lottery is successful, depending on which push notification is instructed, and can increase the fun of the game.

  Hereinafter, unless otherwise required, “transition replay 1 assist notification state” or “transition replay 2 assist notification state” is referred to as “freeze standby mode precursor AT game”, and “assist notification regarding transition replay 1” or “transition replay 2”. “Assist notification regarding” is referred to as “freeze standby mode transition assist notification”.

(AT lottery table: Fig. 31)
The AT lottery is executed based on the “AT lottery table (pseudo bonus lottery table)” shown in FIG. This “AT lottery table” has a specific game mode (freeze effect mode for lost notification) in which the effect mode is an initial effect mode (F0H), a normal effect mode (FFH), and a freeze standby mode to be described later, as shown in the figure. (22H) or non-freeze mode for pushing order mistake (not winning) (43H)), and the lottery probability of transition to “true freeze standby mode”, in other words, “AT mode” Transfer lottery probability (judgment value (winning area) / lottery area (65536)) is determined in association with a specific winning combination (AT lottery opportunity) type and a freezing effect type (no freezing occurred, freezing 1 to 3) It has been. For example, in the normal game 1, if “strong watermelon (winning number 5)” is won in the current game and the freeze effect type is “not generated” (not generated), “8192/65536” Wins an AT lottery with a probability. Thereby, the game mode is shifted from the current normal mode 1 to the normal mode 2. The numerical value (determination value) shown in the cell in the figure is the number of occupied areas of the determination value (winning area) with respect to the size of the lottery area (65536).

  Moreover, in the AT lottery table according to the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, when a freeze effect occurs (when any of freeze effects 1 to 3 is selected by a freeze effect lottery (FIG. 33) described later), The winning probability of the AT lottery is set to be relatively higher than that in the case where the freeze effect has not occurred. This is to increase the player's expectation for winning the AT lottery when the freeze effect occurs. Basically, the AT lottery is preferentially given to a lottery subject with a low internal lottery probability and a freeze production type having a low probability.

  Further, the AT lottery opportunity in the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of lottery object roles such as weak cherry, strong cherry, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, and CA bell 1-2 as shown in the figure. These lottery object combinations act as lottery object roles related to the occurrence of AT games, and act as a transition opportunity to AT games (AT game transition opportunity role). The AT game transition trigger is a “state transition trigger” that is a transition trigger from one gaming state to another gaming state in that it is a transition trigger of a gaming state (in this case, a production mode).

(Fake freeze standby mode lottery table: FIG. 32)
When the AT lottery is not won (lost), the fake freeze standby mode lottery is executed. The fake freeze standby mode lottery is executed based on the “fake freeze standby mode lottery table” shown in FIG. This “fake freeze standby mode lottery table” is used when the production mode is in the initial production mode (F0H) or the normal production mode (FFH) as shown in the figure, and shifts to the “fake freeze standby mode”. The lottery probability (determination value (winning area) / lottery area (100)) is determined in association with the winning combination type and the freezing effect type (no freezing, freezing 1 to 3). For example, in the normal game 1, when “strong watermelon (winning number 5)” is won in the current game and the freeze effect type is “not generated” (not shown), the AT lottery is lost. The false freeze standby mode lottery based on the illustrated false freeze standby mode lottery table is executed, and in this case, the false freeze standby mode lottery is won with a probability of '50 / 100 '. Thereby, the game mode is shifted from the current normal mode 1 to the normal mode 3.

  Further, in the false freeze standby mode lottery table according to the present embodiment, when the freeze effect occurs, the probability of transition to the false freeze standby mode is set to be relatively higher than when the freeze effect has not occurred. . This is because when the AT lottery (FIG. 31) occurs, when the freeze effect is generated, the winning probability of the AT lottery is determined to be relatively higher than when the freeze effect has not occurred. In this case, the player is given a sense of expectation for winning the AT lottery by shifting to the freeze standby mode (here, the fake fake freeze standby mode).

  Regarding the above-mentioned AT lottery and fake freeze standby mode lottery, there is no particular limitation on the lottery subject (AT lottery trigger) that becomes the execution opportunity and the lottery probability, and it can be changed as appropriate according to game play. it can.

  In addition, the occurrence conditions of “normal mode 2, 3 (freeze standby mode precursor AT game)” which is a precursor game of the freeze standby mode are not necessarily due to AT lottery, for example, also when the game number release condition is satisfied Can be possible. This number-of-games release condition is that after a specific gaming state is ended (for example, after the end of the AT mode or after shifting from the initial mode to the normal mode 1), the predetermined number of games is consumed (so-called “ceiling game number” is reached). It can be generated on the condition. When the above game number cancellation condition is satisfied, it is considered that the AT lottery is won, and a freeze waiting mode precursor AT game can be generated. Note that when the game number cancellation condition is satisfied, the AT lottery may be executed.

  Other generation conditions include, for example, the cumulative number of winnings of AT lottery triggers (for example, 5 times for strong cherries and 10 times for weak cherries), continuous winnings of AT lottery triggers (for example, two consecutive games) For example, winning a strong cherry or strong watermelon). Further, the cumulative number of winnings or the continuous winning of a specific general role (for example, a part or all of AT1 to AT4) that does not become an AT lottery trigger may be used as a condition. In addition, it is free to employ one or more kinds of conditions among the above-described conditions.

  However, in the present embodiment, when performing “push irregular” when performing the stop operation of the rotating cylinder in the normal mode 1, “penalty” that adversely affects the player when performing “push irregular” when no assist notification occurs. Is supposed to occur. The “irregular push” is a push order other than the push order in which the first stop operation cylinder is the left cylinder 5a, that is, a push order other than “left push”.

  Although details will be described later, when this penalty occurs, a game disadvantageous to the player is developed during the game period, for example, the AT lottery is invalidated (the AT lottery is not executed or the AT lottery itself is executed). However, even if the winning is made, the winning is processed as invalid (losing)), or the assist notification is limited to a predetermined number of games, or the number of continuing games in the AT mode is reduced. It is like that.

  By providing such a “penalty”, the player is allowed to follow the regular procedure and actively follow the assist notification. This is to prevent an unintended profit from being given to the player or the game mode to be shifted during the progress of the game.

(Freeze production: Fig. 33)
Next, the freeze effect will be described.

  The present embodiment is configured to be controllable to a freeze state (delayed state) in which the game progress is delayed from the normal game progress based on a predetermined condition. This freeze state is mainly generated by controlling the progress of the game in a delay state as compared with the normal time so that the predetermined game operation process does not proceed for a predetermined time.

  As the freeze state, for example, a predetermined game process executed after the rotation rotation start lever 11 is operated is placed under delay state control that delays the game process from the normal time, thereby delaying the original game progress. To be made. As a typical example, after the rotation rotation start lever 11 is operated and before all the rotation cylinders enter the normal rotation operation, the execution process of the normal rotation operation is interrupted, and the stop operation of the rotation cylinder is accepted. Disables for a predetermined period. Then, using the period of the freeze state, for example, the rotation operation of the rotating cylinders 5a, 5b, 5c can be controlled to a rotation operation mode different from the normal operation to give the player an unexpectedness. The “body effect” is displayed, or the effect using the effect means (the effect means such as the decoration lamp 13, the speaker 16, and the liquid crystal display device 6) controlled on the effect control unit 410 side is displayed.

  The above-mentioned “rotation effect” means an effect (rotation effect) by a rotation by dynamic or static movement of the rotation during freeze (delayed state) or a combination thereof. The “dynamic movement of the spinning cylinder” is “anomalous rotation (anomalous rotation operation)” that moves differently from normal rotation (rotation at normal speed in the forward direction). Typical examples of irregular rotation include reverse rotation of the rotating cylinder, inching in the opposite direction, trembling from side to side or up and down, folding movement that rotates from the reverse direction to the forward direction and returns to the reverse direction, and each rotating cylinder is temporal. Such as anomalous start that starts rotating in the opposite direction one after another, low-speed forward rotation, and so on. Also, “static movement of the spinning cylinder” means that all the spinning cylinders are stationary, that is, they are stationary during the frozen state. This stationary state includes not only a stationary state in which all the cylinders are completely stationary, but also a state in which the player can recognize that it is stationary. As described above, there are two types of revolving effects: one in which the revolving cylinder is “rotated” and the other in which the revolving cylinder remains “non-rotating”. Note that one spinning cylinder moves dynamically and the other spinning cylinder moves statically (for example, the left and right spinning cylinders rotate irregularly and the middle spinning cylinder does not rotate). It is also possible to execute a turning effect that combines a simple movement and a static movement.

  The “effect mode in the freeze state” as described above is referred to as “freeze effect”. Basically, the “freeze mode” using the operation mode of each of the spinning cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c controlled on the main control unit 400 side. This is a production mode in which “medium main production (rotation production production)” and “freezing middle sub production (production by production device)” using production means controlled on the production control unit 410 side are linked. Note that the occurrence of the freeze state does not necessarily cause the rotation effect or the production by the production means, but from the viewpoint that the occurrence of the freeze state itself gives the player a sense of incongruity. Even if the middle sub-side effect does not occur at all, the occurrence of the freeze state itself may form a “freeze effect”.

  In the present embodiment, as an example of the freeze state, the operation of the original purpose of the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11, that is, the operation of the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 performed for the purpose of starting the rotation of the rotating cylinder at normal time is detected. The operation or processing (start of normal rotation of the spinning cylinder), which is the next stage in the game progress, is set as a delay target, and the timing for enabling this is delayed by a predetermined time (freeze time), and the normal rotation of the spinning cylinder The following freeze effects (freezes 1 to 3) such as delaying the start of the operation by the freeze time can be generated (see FIGS. 33, 12 and 15).

  For example, “freeze 1” is a rotation effect (non-rotating rotator) in which the rotator is not rotated for a predetermined freeze time (for example, 6 seconds) after the operation of the rotator rotation start lever 11 and the normal rotation operation is delayed. Production) Freeze production type including.

  “Freeze 2” is a type of freeze effect including a rotation effect (anomalous rotation and rotation effect) due to “anomalous rotation” during a predetermined freeze time (for example, 6 seconds) after the operation of the rotation rotation start lever 11. It has become.

  In addition, “Freeze 3”, like the above-described Freeze 2, performs a rotating effect by “anomalous rotation” during a predetermined freezing time (for example, 6 seconds) after the operation of the rotating rotation start lever 11 and A step-up freeze effect type in which a predetermined movable body accessory operates for a predetermined period of time (for example, 10 seconds) after the rotating cylinder is temporarily stopped (for example, a state that is not completely stopped). It has become. This “Freeze 3” is the same as that of Freeze 2 during the predetermined freeze time (for example, 6 seconds) after the operation of the turn rotation start lever 11, and the sub-side during the freeze The same effect is executed, and until the middle of the freeze effect, it is concealed from the player whether the freeze effect of “Freeze 2” or “Freeze 3” has occurred. Thereby, even if the freeze 2 occurs, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the freeze 3 may occur.

  As for the “freeze state”, for example, (a) a game medal bet number setting operation (game medal insertion processing operation) by operating a 1 bet button 9 or a MAX bet button 8; Rotation start operation of the rotator (processing related to rotation start operation of the rotator), (c) Rotator by operation of the rotator rotation stop button 12 (at least one of the rotator rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, and 12c) Rotation stop operation (processing operation related to rotation stop control), (d) game medal payout operation (process operation related to game medal payout operation), (e) re-game operation (to give re-game) A state in which at least a part of the game progress (game action process) such as a re-game operation) is delayed from the normal game progress is treated as a “freeze state”. Can.

(Freeze production lottery)
The occurrence of each of the above-described freeze effects (freeze effects 1 to 3) is determined based on the freeze effect lottery. This freeze effect lottery is executed on the main control unit 400 side based on the “freeze effect lottery table” shown in FIG.

(Freeze production lottery table: Fig. 33)
As shown in the figure, the freeze effect lottery table according to the present embodiment is used when the main control unit side gaming state (main mode) is in the “normal gaming mode (FFH)” and is not used in other gaming modes. It is like that. In the freeze effect lottery table, the lottery probabilities of freezes 1 to 3 are determined in association with a specific winning combination (freeze effect lottery trigger) type and freeze effect type (freezes 1 to 3). For example, if the winning combination is a weak cherry (winning number 2), freeze 1 is selected with a lottery probability “10/256”, freeze 2 is selected with a lottery probability “6/256”, and freeze 3 is a lottery probability “2”. / 256 "is selected. In addition, the numerical value (determination value) shown in the cell in the figure is the number of occupied areas of the determination value (winning area) with respect to the size 256 of the lottery area.

  With regard to the above-mentioned freezing effect lottery, there is a particular restriction on which freezing effect type is subject to the lottery for the lottery target role (freeze effect lottery triggering role), its lottery probability, and the freezing effect lottery triggering role that is the execution opportunity. However, it can be freely determined as long as the object of the present invention can be achieved. In addition, it can be determined as appropriate in consideration of game characteristics or the like as to which of the freezing effects occurs when the AT lottery in FIG. 31 is preferentially treated.

(About freeze standby mode)
Next, the freeze standby mode will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the freeze standby mode.

  The freeze standby mode according to the present embodiment is a “game mode with a limited number of games (limited game period)” that continues for the prescribed number of games (eight games in the present embodiment), and the final game that ends the freeze standby mode. At the eyes (eighth game), the lottery result by AT lottery is notified.

  The greatest feature of this freeze standby mode is that the occurrence (execution) timing of the freeze effect (freeze state) is scheduled. In the freeze standby mode, the number of games in which a specific freeze effect (freeze state) occurs is scheduled, and the result of the freeze effect is notified of the lottery result by AT lottery executed in the previous game. It is a game mode. Specifically, a game in which a specific condition for determining the transition to the freeze standby mode is established is set as a base game (here, the base game is the 0th freeze standby mode game), and at least a plurality of games are frozen from the base game. A production execution (occurrence) game is scheduled, and the lottery result by AT lottery executed in the game before the transition to the freeze standby mode is notified by the freeze production mode.

  This means that a game state capable of generating a freeze effect that does not depend on the lottery result by the internal lottery can be created, and specific game information can be notified to the player using the effect mode. In the present embodiment, a game to be executed in the future is performed not by controlling the generation of the freeze effect only by the control on the main control unit 400 side, but by successfully linking with the effect control (assist notification control) on the effect control unit 410 side. , The generation (execution) of the freeze effect can be scheduled.

  In the present embodiment, a freeze effect is scheduled to be generated in the final game (eighth game) in the freeze standby mode. In this final game, a freezing effect with impact is generated, and this effect mode is used. Then, the lottery result by the AT lottery, that is, whether or not to shift to the “AT mode” is notified. Accordingly, as the player approaches the final game, the player's tension increases, and the final game is the number of games that the player is most interested in.

  In addition, during the game in the middle of the freeze standby mode (between 1 and 7 games), various “drilling effects” are presented for encouraging the player's AT winning expectation. In the present embodiment, an effect that suggests that there is a possibility of winning the AT lottery (an effect related to the winning expectation) is configured to be executable based on whether or not the AT lottery is successful. For example, when the AT lottery is won, the appearance rate of a specific effect is relatively higher than when the AT lottery is not won. Depending on the result of whether or not the AT lottery is successful, it is possible to give the player a guessing factor for guessing the AT lottery result and improve the fun of the freeze standby mode.

  Further, an effect based on the number of remaining games in the freeze standby mode can be executed. For example, information related to the number of remaining games is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 6 (for example, the number of remaining games up to the final number of games is counted down), and various “drilling effects” are displayed according to the number of remaining games. Can be done. By making an effect based on the remaining game appear, it can be emphasized that the final game is approaching. Thereby, a player's tension | tensile_strength and a feeling of expectation can be raised, and the interest of freezing standby mode can be improved.

(About game modes related to freeze standby mode)
In the above freeze standby mode, the game modes include “freeze mode for winning notification”, “freeze mode for lost notification”, “non-freeze mode 1 for pushing order mistake (during winning)”, and “non-freeze for pushing order missed” A plurality of types of game modes “mode 2 (non-winning)” are included (see FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 (c)). The transition destination is determined according to the AT lottery result and the push order at the time of winning the transition replays A to B as to which of the freeze standby modes the game mode is to be shifted to. Hereinafter, the game modes in the freeze standby mode will be described in detail while paying attention to the contents of each game mode and the transition modes.

  First, in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, an outline of each of the above-described freeze standby modes will be described.

(Freeze mode for winning notification)
The “winning notification notification freeze mode” is a game mode for notifying that the AT lottery result is “winning” in the final game in the freeze standby mode (see W103 in FIG. 9). In principle, the AT mode is transferred via the “winning notification freeze mode”.

(Freeze mode for notification of loss)
The “losing notification freeze mode” is a game mode for notifying that the AT lottery result is “unwinning (losing)” in the final game of the freeze standby mode. When staying in the “losing notification freeze mode” in the final game, the mode is shifted to the normal mode 1 without shifting to the AT mode (see L103 in FIGS. 8 and 9).

(Non-freeze mode 1 for pushing order mistake (during winning): AT winning)
“Non-freeze mode 1 for pushing order mistake” (during winning) means that the AT lottery is won and the mode is changed to “normal mode 2”. In a game in which “transition replay 1 assist notification” occurs, a push order that does not follow the assist notification content is executed due to a player's pushing order error, and “transition replay 1” that should be won originally is not won. This is a game mode to be transferred when “Migration Replay 3” wins (see W101 and M101 in FIG. 9). When shifting to “Non-freeze mode for pushing order 1 (winning)”, the fact that the AT lottery result was “winning” in the final game of the freeze standby mode is the same as “freeze mode for winning notification” However, the freeze effect is not generated in the final game.

(Non-freeze mode for push order mistake 2 (not winning): AT lottery not winning)
The above “Non-freeze mode 2 for pushing order mistake (unselected)” means that the AT lottery is lost, the fake freeze standby mode lottery is won and the “normal mode 3” is entered. In a game in which “assist notification about transition replay 2” that occurs when Replay B is won, a push order that does not follow the assist notification content is executed due to a player's push order error, and the “transfer This is a game mode to be transferred when “Replay 2” does not win and “Transition Replay 3” wins (see L101 and M101 in FIG. 9). When shifting to “Non-Freeze Mode 2 for Missing Push Order” (Non-Winning), the AT lottery result is “Non-Winning (Lose)” in the final game in the freeze standby mode as well as “Freeze Mode for Loss Notification”. Although it is notified that there was, a freeze effect is not generated in the final game.

(Regarding the normal replay 1 prize related to transition replay A during normal mode 2)
In the normal mode 2, the “freeze standby mode sign effect” appears as described above, and the “special assist notification effect” that does not appear in the normal time occurs. For this reason, a case where a player overlooks such an effect when an assist notification occurs in the normal mode 2 and executes “forward push” in the same manner as in a normal case, and “normal replay 1” wins is extremely It is considered rare. Therefore, from the viewpoint of reducing the control burden, when “normal replay 1” is won during special assist notification production without dealing with such a rare case, it is the same as the normal replay 1 win in normal mode 1. The game mode may not be shifted (see FIG. 17 and FIG. 34), and the transition replay A may be again waited for the freeze standby mode shift. However, in this case, since the transition replay A will be waited for again, the transition to the freeze standby mode is postponed, and the AT mode transition is postponed accordingly, resulting in an increase in the number of games. Thus, the game development may be disadvantageous to the player. Therefore, in the game in which the assist notification of the transition replay 1 is generated during the normal mode 2, it is preferable to configure the following in order to shift to the “freeze standby mode” in any pressing order.

  If the player makes a mistake in the push order and “Normal Replay 1” wins when the assist notification of transition replay 1 in the normal mode 2 occurs, the main mode does not shift, but the production mode is “non-freeze for push order mistake”. The production mode is changed to “production mode 1 (winning)”, and on the production, “non-freeze production mode 1 for pushing order mistake (winning)” is assumed.

  In this case, the main control unit 400 side performs the game process as “normal game mode (FFH)”, but the effect mode is “non-freeze effect mode 1 for pushing order mistake (winning)”. The mode itself is a pseudo “non-freeze mode for pushing order mistake 1 (during winning) (main mode“ FFH ”+ effect mode“ 33H ”)”. That is, even if the main mode does not shift to the original game mode by the control on the effect control unit 410 side, the effect mode is shifted to the effect mode related to the freeze standby mode. As a result, since the production mode is the same production mode as “non-freeze production mode 1 for pushing order mistake (winning)”, it is notified that the AT lottery result was “winning” in the final game. And it does not cause any disadvantage to the player, so it is considered that no problem will occur.

In this pseudo “non-freeze mode 1 for pushing order mistake (during winning)”, when the transition replay A is won before the final game 8 arrives, the assist notification of the transition replay 1 is made. The player is not given an opportunity to change the main mode to the original mode again. Specifically, when the transition replay A is won before the final game “8th game” arrives, an assist notification of the transition replay 1 is generated (the 8th game of the final game is the AT lottery result) Since the notification effect to be notified (the lottery result notification effect) appears, there is no meaning of assist notification of the transition replay 1 even if the transition replay A is won).
The reason is as follows.

  In the case of this embodiment, regarding the execution control in the freeze state, the main control unit 400 side is responsible for the function unit, and the production control unit 410 side is not involved in the freeze state control itself, It is a control unit that manages only the production control. On the main control unit 400 side, it is impossible to know the production mode managed by the production control unit 410 side, the lottery result by AT lottery, what kind of assist notification has occurred in the current game, and the like. As already described, in order to prevent an external go-to action, the production control unit 410 side functions only as an input in one-way communication, and some information is mainly received from the production control unit 410 side. This is because the control unit 400 cannot transmit. For this reason, the main control unit 400 does not grasp the current effect mode, but merely manages the main mode type shown in FIG. That is, on the main control unit 400 side, the normal game mode (FFH) regardless of whether the current game mode is a pseudo “non-freeze mode for pushing order 1 (during winning)” or the normal modes 1 to 3. As a result, game processing is performed.

  Therefore, on the main control unit 400 side, when the current game mode is a pseudo “non-freeze mode for pushing order 1 (during winning)”, the game processing is performed as “normal game mode (FFH)”. Therefore, if the transition replay 1 wins during the game mode, is it the winning of the transition replay 1 in the normal modes 1 to 3, or the pseudo “non-freeze mode 1 for pushing order mistake”? It is not possible to determine whether or not it is a winning of the transition replay 1 in “(Winning)”. For this reason, when the main control unit 400 confirms that the transition replay 1 has been won, the main control unit 400 schedules the occurrence of the freeze state as the eighth game from the next game with the game as the base game. For this reason, during the pseudo “non-freezing mode 1 for pushing order” (during winning), the control of the effect control unit 410 side notifies the normal replay 1 when assisting the transition replay A (normal lip navigation: Lie announcements) and restricting the transition to the main mode.

(Regarding the normal replay 1 win related to transition replay B in normal mode 3)
The normal replay 1 winning in the normal mode 3 is also a very rare case like the above-mentioned “normal replay 1 winning related to the transition replay A in the normal mode 2”. For the same reason as in the normal mode 2 described above, in the game where the transition replay 2 assist notification is generated during the normal mode 3, it is possible to shift to the “freeze standby mode” in any pressing order. preferable.

  Therefore, when the assist notification of the transition replay 2 in the normal mode 3 occurs and the “normal replay 1” is won by making a push order mistake, the production mode is set to “non-freeze production mode 2 for push order mistake (winning) Middle) ”, and on the production, it is assumed that“ non-freeze production mode 2 for pushing order mistakes (not winning) ”. In this case, the main control unit 400 side performs the game processing as “normal game mode (FFH)”, but since the effect mode is “non-freeze effect mode 2 for pushing order mistake (not winning)” The game mode itself is a pseudo “non-freeze mode 2 for pushing order mistake (not winning) (main mode“ FFH ”+ effect mode“ 43H ”)”. As a result, the same production mode as “Non-freeze production mode 2 for push order mistake (not being elected)” is developed on production, so that the AT lottery in the freeze standby mode is won in the final game. Otherwise, the fact that the AT lottery result is “non-winning (losing)”, and if the AT lottery in the freeze standby mode is won, it can be correctly notified that it is “winning”, which is disadvantageous to the player It is thought that no particular problem will occur.

  Note that during the normal mode 3 according to the present embodiment, the AT lottery is restricted (prohibited), and the AT lottery is not performed by the re-lottery (the column of the effect mode in FIG. 31 and the column of the normal mode 3 in FIG. 10). reference). This is because the AT lottery is performed before the freeze standby mode, and the result is notified during the freeze standby mode. After the AT lottery is once executed and it is decided to enter the freeze standby mode, the freeze standby is performed. In order to make the mode meaningful, the AT lottery in the normal mode 3 is restricted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an AT lottery may be executed during the normal mode 3. In this case, when the AT lottery is won during the normal mode 3, the configuration may be changed to the normal mode 2. However, it is preferable for the player side to conceal whether the mode has been switched to the normal mode 2 or the normal mode 3 from the standpoint of production. This is because if the player knows that the current game mode is in the normal mode 3, the AT lottery result will be lost before entering the freeze standby mode.

(About winning “Migration Replay 2” in normal mode 2 and winning “Migration Replay 1” in normal mode 3)
This is also a very rare case, but there may be a case where “Transition Replay 2” wins during the normal mode 2 or a “Transition Replay 1” wins during the normal mode 3. . Specifically, for example, when the transition replay B is won during the normal mode 2, the transition replay 2 happens to win due to the carelessness of the player.

  When such a rare case occurs, the main control unit 400 does not grasp the current production mode itself, so even if the current game mode is one of the normal modes 1 to 3, the “normal game mode (FFH)” The game process is performed as “ As described above, in order to prevent an external go-to action, the effect control unit 410 functions only as an input in one-way communication, and some information is transmitted from the effect control unit 410 to the main control unit 400 side. Cannot be transmitted. For this reason, the main control unit 400 does not grasp the current production mode, but merely manages the main mode type shown in FIG.

  Therefore, if “Migration Replay 2” is won during the normal mode 2, the main control unit 400 processes as “Movement Replay 2 wins by Migrating Replay B Winning”, and the main mode is “For Loss Notification” “Freeze game mode” is entered (see FIG. 34). If “Transition Replay 1” is won during the normal mode 3, the main control unit 400 processes “Transition Replay 1 winning by Transition Replay A” and the main mode is “Winning for winning notification”. The game mode is shifted to (game mode) (see FIG. 34). As a result, the inconvenience of shifting to the freeze standby mode inconsistent with the AT lottery result occurs.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, as a countermeasure when such a rare case occurs, the effect mode managed on the effect control unit 410 side is “transition replay 1 assist notification mode (53H)” according to the normal mode 2. When 'Migration Replay 2' has been won, the production mode is changed to “Non-freeze production mode for pushing order mistakes (winning) (production mode: 33H)”, If 'Migration Replay 1' wins during “Replay 2 Assist Notification Mode (63H)”, the production mode is set to “Non-Freeze Production Mode for Pushing Miss (Non-Winning) (Production Mode: 43H)” To migrate. That is, even if the winning combination that should be originally won is not won and the main mode is not correctly shifted and controlled, the effect control unit 410 manages the effect mode corresponding to the AT lottery result, and the final game Thus, the AT lottery result can be reported correctly, and the AT mode can be shifted correctly. However, in this case, since the main mode is inconsistent, the spinning effect that is inconsistent with the spinning effect corresponding to the original AT lottery result can be executed. In such a case, Even if there is a contradiction in the fact that it is a very rare case, or in the revolving effect itself, the correct information is reported on the effect, and the effect control unit 410 side can present an effect corresponding to this case A point according to the AT lottery result can be given, no unexpected disadvantage can be given to the player, and the control burden can not be increased undisturbed (especially the main control unit 400) The point that can be dealt with by the production control on the production control unit 410 side without burdening the control on the side (regulation of customs business such as that installed in the pachinko store and the 7th business under the law on the optimization of business Targeted In the gaming machine, the ROM mounted on the main board (in this embodiment, the main control unit 400 corresponds) that controls the overall gaming operation according to the rules regarding the authorization of the gaming machine and the type verification in the law. Because the program capacity is limited (Appendix 3 of the same rule, the main control unit 400 by request of technical standards (related to Article 6) related to the structure of the gaming machine to prevent unauthorized modification and other changes) It is thought that there will be no problem because the program reduction on the side has important significance.

  In this embodiment, when an irregular push is performed without observing the regular procedure forward push during normal times, or a push order that does not follow the content of the assist notification is carried out, a push to alert the player to that effect is performed. An order error notification effect (normal push order error notification effect: for example, a warning sound is generated during the first stop operation) is executed. In particular, when the game mode is shifted to the “non-freeze mode for pushing order mistake” due to a pushing order mistake at the time of occurrence of the freeze standby mode assistance assistance notice, the above-mentioned normal pushing order mistake notice is given to inform the player to that effect. A dedicated notification effect (warning notification effect) different from the effect is executed. Thereby, it is possible to notify the player that the game mode is shifted to the “non-freeze mode for pushing order mistake”.

  In this embodiment, the winning combination (normal replay 1, transition replay 1, transition replay 3) related to the transition replay A and the winning combination related to transition replay B (normal replay 1, transition replay 2, transition replay 3) are included. It is a combination of the same symbols (see FIG. 6). In addition, the content of the freeze standby mode transition assist notification is such that the winning combination type is concealed and the push order content is only notified. In other words, the transition opportunity winning combination relating to the “freeze mode for winning notification” and the “freeze mode for lost notification” is composed of a combination of the same symbols, and “non-freeze mode 1 for push order mistake (during winning)” and “ The transition opportunity winning combination related to “Non-freeze mode 2 for pushing order mistake (not winning)” is composed of the same combination of symbols, so that the winning combination that was established from the stage of production also “freeze mode for winning notification” ”Or“ Freeze Mode for Loss Notification ”, or“ Non-Freeze Mode for Pushing Order Missing 1 (Winning) ”and“ Non-Freeze Mode for Pushing Mistake (Non-Winning) ” It is concealed which game mode has been transferred to the player so that the player side does not understand the game mode of the transfer destination. As a result, the AT lottery result is unclear until the final game number (8th game) in the freeze standby mode, and the player's sense of AT winning expectation can be obtained during the game period (between 1-7 games). It is like that.

(About the transition state of the game mode during the freeze standby mode)
Referring to FIG. 9 again, the transition state of the game mode during the freeze standby mode will be described in detail. As described above, the transition to the freeze standby mode is first switched to the normal mode 2 or the normal mode 3 (freeze standby mode precursor AT game) triggered by the AT lottery in the normal mode 1 (A101 in FIG. 9). (See W101 or A101 → L101). And, when a predetermined push order is made according to the contents of the assist notification (freeze standby mode transition assist notification) triggered by the transition replay A winning in the normal mode 2 and the transition replay B winning in the normal mode 3 It can be migrated (see W102, M101, L102 in FIG. 9).

  Further, as described above, the freeze standby mode includes a transition route in which the game mode is shifted from “normal mode 2” and a transition route in which the game mode is shifted from “normal mode 3”. The game mode that can be stayed in the freeze standby mode differs depending on which normal mode the mode has been changed to. Hereinafter, a description will be given separately on a transition route shifted from the normal mode 2 and a transition route shifted from the normal mode 3. In the following description, for convenience of explanation, it is assumed that there is no mistake in the pressing order except for the game in which the freeze standby mode transition assist notification is generated.

(Transition route transferred from normal mode 2)
First, the transition state of the game mode when transitioning from the normal mode 2 to the freeze standby mode will be described. Referring to FIG. 9, transition routes from the normal mode 2 include the following (A) first game route and (B) second game route.

(First game route (when transitional replay 1 wins: correct push order)
(B) “Normal Mode 2 (W101)” → (Transition Replay 1 Winning: Correct Push Order) → “Freeze Mode for Winning Notification (W102: Between 1-7 Games in the Rolling Production Section)” → “For Winning Notification” Freeze mode (W103: 8th game of announcement effect) ”, AT mode shift winning (AT lottery winner) notification with freeze effect (the notification freeze effect described later occurs).

(Second game route (if transitional replay 1 did not win: in case of push order mistake)
(B) “Normal Mode 2 (W101)” → (Transition Replay 3 Winning: Push Order Mistake) → “Non-Freeze Mode 1 for Push Order Mistake (M101: Between 1-7 Games in the Rolling Effect Section)” → “ Non-freeze mode for pushing order 1 (W104: 8th game of announcement production) ”, AT mode transition winning (AT lottery election) without freeze production (no freeze production for notification occurs) Occur)).

  The first game route is a game route when the push order of the transition replay 1 is correctly executed (when the transition replay 1 wins), and the second game route misses the push order of the transition replay 1 It is a game route in the case (in transition replay 3 winning). Any game route is a game route to be traced when the AT lottery is won, and “freeze mode for winning notification” and “non-freeze mode for pushing order 1 (during win)” that can be shifted from the normal mode 2 are “ It is a “true freeze standby mode”.

  Therefore, both the first game route and the second game route are notified of the fact that they will shift to the AT mode (that is, the AT lottery winning) in the eighth game of the final game in the freeze standby mode. (See W103 and W104 in FIG. 9).

(Regarding the announcement effect of the final game in the first game route)
When staying in the “winning notification freeze mode” of the first game route, a notification-only freeze effect different from freezes 1 to 3 (hereinafter referred to as “notification freeze effect”) is played in the eighth game of the final game. When this freeze effect is generated, an “blessing effect (blessing effect with freeze)” having an impact to celebrate the transition to the AT mode appears.

  The notification freeze effect according to the present embodiment is a freeze effect mode including a rotation effect accompanied with an irregular rotation operation. For example, a predetermined freeze time (for example, 30 seconds) after the operation of the rotation rotation start lever 11 is performed. ) Temporarily stop a predetermined symbol combination (for example, “BAR”-“BAR”-“BAR”: BAR symbol alignment) on a predetermined formation line (for example, middle horizontal line), or otherwise Repeat the rotation operation to temporarily stop the loose eye, perform an irregular rotation operation that depresses the expectation of whether or not the BAR alignment stops, and at the end of the freeze time (for example, after 25 seconds) Temporarily stop “BAR alignment” on the middle horizontal line. Then, the BAR-equipped temporary stop state is maintained for a predetermined time (the remaining 5 seconds), and the spinning drum production side informs that it has won the AT lottery (has acquired the right to enter the AT mode). It has come to be. Along with this turning effect, a sub-effect during freezing by the effecting means is also generated. In particular, during the temporary stop state of “BAR alignment”, for example, “Bonus confirmed!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal screen. A sub-stage effect during freezing that uses flashy light effects and sound effects will appear. Note that the presentation mode of the notification freeze effect is not particularly limited as long as the object of the present invention can be achieved. Then, after the freeze time has elapsed, the normal rotation operation is started as the normal game progresses, and the original operation of stopping the spinning cylinder is allowed.

(Notification production for the final game in the second game route)
On the other hand, when the second game route stays in “Non-Freeze Mode for Pushing Order 1 (During Winning)”, a freeze effect like “Freeze Mode for Winning Notification” does not occur in the 8th game of the final game. Predetermined timing (for example, triggered by the insertion of a game medal, triggered by the operation of the spinning cylinder rotation start lever 11, triggered by a stop operation of the spinning cylinder rotation stop button 12, or triggered by the stop of the entire spinning cylinder ) Using the sub-stage effect during the freeze by the production means, for example, displaying “Bonus confirmed!” Etc. on the LCD screen, and using the flashy light production and sound production to create a “blessing production” (Blessed production without freeze) "appears, and this is informed that the AT lottery has been won.

  Regarding the main mode, the above-mentioned “non-freeze mode 1 for pushing order mistake (when winning)” when the AT lottery is won and “non-freeze mode 2 for pushing order mistake” (when the AT lottery is not won) “Non-selected” is managed with the same main mode “32H”, but the production modes are “AT lottery winning (production mode '33H')” and “AT lottery non-winning (production mode '43H”). It is managed as a different production mode such as “)” (see M101 in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10C). As a result, even if the non-freeze mode 1 or 2 for the push order mistake is made due to a push order mistake, the production control unit 410 manages the production mode corresponding to the AT lottery result. In the eyes, the AT lottery result can be reported correctly. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the player from having distrust in the gaming machine by preventing the contradiction in the notification of the AT lottery result in the freeze standby mode.

  Note that, during the freeze standby mode related to the first game route and the second game route, since the AT lottery winning is confirmed, the AT lottery is not executed.

(Transition route transferred from normal mode 3)
Next, the transition state of the game mode when the normal mode 3 is shifted to the freeze standby mode will be described. The transition route from the normal mode 3 includes the following (c) third game route and (d) the fourth game route.

(Third game route (when transitional replay 2 wins: correct push order)
(C) “Normal Mode 3 (L101)” → (Transition Replay 2 Winning: Correct Push Order) → “Frozen Mode for Loss Notification (L102: Between 1-7 Games in the Rolling Direction Section)” → “For Loss Notification” Freeze mode (L103: 8th game of announcement effect) ", AT mode shift non-winning (AT lottery non-winning) notification with freeze effect (freeze effect for notification occurs).

(4th game route (when transfer replay 2 does not win (when transfer replay 3 wins): push order mistake)
(D) “Normal Mode 3 (W101)” → (Transition Replay 3 Win: Push Order Mistake) → “Non-Freeze Mode 2 for Push Order Mistake (M101: Between 1-7 Games in the Rolling Effect Section)” → “ Non-freeze mode 2 for pushing order mistake (L104: 8th game of announcement production) ”, AT mode transition winning without AT (freeze production for announcement) (freeze production for announcement does not occur) Occur)).

  The third game route is a game route when the push order of the transition replay 2 is correctly executed (when the transition replay 2 is won), and the fourth game route misses the push order of the transition replay 2 This is the game route in the case (when transition replay 3 is won). Any game route is a game route to be followed when the AT lottery is not won (losing), and the “freeze mode for lost notification mode” and the “nonfreeze mode for pushing order mistake” that can be shifted from the normal mode 3 are “ "Fake freeze standby mode".

  Therefore, both the third game route and the fourth game route are notified that the AT lottery is not won (the AT mode is not shifted) in the eighth game of the final game in the freeze standby mode. (See L103 and L104 in FIG. 9).

(Regarding the announcement effect of the final game in the third game route)
When the third game route is in the “Lose notification freeze mode”, the announcement freeze effect is generated in the 8th game of the final game, as in the first game route “winning notification freeze mode”. By using this freeze effect, a “sorry effect (unfortunate effect with freeze)” for notifying that the AT lottery is not won (that the AT mode will not be changed) is displayed.

  The above-mentioned “freeze mode for lost notification” is different from the “freeze mode for notification” in the “freeze mode for winning notification”. Yes. However, in this embodiment, in order to greatly enhance the player's expectation of transition to AT mode, the special freeze production by the “freeze mode for lost notification” and the notification freeze production by the “freeze mode for winning announcement” are partly the same production A mode, for example, the same production mode until the end of the freeze time. Specifically, in the notification freeze production by the “winning notification freeze mode”, as described above, at the end of the freeze time (for example, after 25 seconds), the BAR alignment is temporarily stopped on the middle horizontal line. The body effect is performed and the AT mode transition is notified by this, but in contrast to this, in the notification freeze effect by the “lost notification freeze mode”, the BAR is aligned at the end of the freeze time (for example, 25 seconds later). Is temporarily stopped at the middle horizontal line, and the BAR-aligned break (for example, “BAR”-“BAR”-“Cherry 2”, etc.) is temporarily stopped. Thus, it is notified that the AT lottery is not won (that the AT mode transfer right cannot be acquired). Along with this spinning effect, a sub-side effect during freezing by the effecting means is also generated, and during the temporary stop state of the BAR break, for example, "Sorry ..." is displayed on the liquid crystal screen, and AT The fact that the lottery is not won is notified.

(Notification production for the final game in the 4th game route)
On the other hand, when the fourth game route is staying in the “non-freeze mode for pushing order 2 (not elected)”, the freeze effect like the “freeze mode for losing notification” is not generated in the eighth game of the final game. As in the case of the “non-freezing mode 1 for pushing order mistake” (during winning) already described, a predetermined timing (for example, when a game medal is inserted or when an operation of the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 is performed, Or, by the stop operation of the rotating cylinder rotation stop button 12 or triggered by the stop of the entire rotating cylinder), for example, on the liquid crystal screen, “unfortunately ... ”And the like are displayed, and a“ sorry production (unfortunate production without freezing) ”informing that the AT lottery is not won is displayed.

(About AT lottery during fake freeze standby mode)
The freeze standby mode (fake freeze standby mode) related to the third game route and the fourth game route is a game route when the AT lottery is not won, and finally the AT lottery is not won. It is a game route that informs the effect.

  By the way, in the freeze standby mode, the AT lottery may not be executed at all. However, in that case, the freeze standby mode becomes a game mode such as “notify only the AT lottery result in the final game”, and it is a simple aspect of digestion game. It can also be a present. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the AT lottery is executed during the “fake freeze standby mode”, giving a chance to shift to the AT mode even while staying in the fake freeze standby mode, The AT mode transition expectation can be given.

  Specifically, the AT lottery is executed in the “freeze mode for lose notification” which is shifted when the AT lottery result is not won or in the “non-freeze mode 2 for pushing order mistake (not picked)”. If an AT lottery is won during this mode, an AT winning state is set internally (see step S757 in FIG. 26 described later). In this AT winning state (AT flag ON state in standby mode), if the transition replay A is won by the seventh game before the eight games where the freeze standby mode ends, the transition replay 1 assist notification will be generated. ing.

  At this time, if the transition replay 1 wins, the game mode is promoted and only when it is in the “lost notification freeze mode”, it is promoted to the “winning notification freeze mode” ( (See steps 852 to S854 in FIG. 30 described later). Note that the eighth game of the final game has no meaning to be promoted due to the fact that the above-mentioned freeze effect for announcement appears, and even if the transition replay A is won, the assist notification of the transition replay 1 is not executed (at this time) In this case, a notification effect (which executes normal lip navigation (lie notification)) appears (see step S751 (= 0) → S760 processing route in FIG. 26 described later).

  Here, the reason for not being promoted to the “winning notification freeze mode” during the “non-freeze mode 2 for pushing order mistake” (not being won) is as follows.

  In the present embodiment, “non-freeze mode 1 for pushing order mistake (during winning)” and “non-freeze mode 2 for pushing order mistake (not won)” are different production modes (“33H” and “ 43H ") (see FIGS. 10B and 10C). However, the main mode is managed as the same “non-freezing game mode for pushing order mistake (32H)” (see FIGS. 10A and 10C).

  Further, as already described, the main control unit 400 side knows the production mode managed by the production control unit 410 side, the lottery result by the AT lottery, and what kind of assist notification has occurred in this game. I can't. That is, the main control unit 400 side determines whether the current game mode is “non-freeze mode 2 for pushing order mistake (non-winning)” or “non-freeze mode 1 for pushing order mistake (winning)”. If the transfer replay 1 wins without knowing, it is not possible to know whether it is a win based on the AT lottery win or whether it is a win due to the player's carelessness or arbitrary pushing order. For this reason, on the main control unit 400 side, when the main mode is the “non-freezing game mode for pushing order mistake (32H)”, the main mode is not shifted (see FIGS. 34 and 18). . However, since the production control unit 410 knows the AT lottery result, if the final game is “freeze production mode 2 for push order” (43H), a blessing production if the AT lottery is won. If the AT lottery is not won, a disappointing effect appears (see steps S781 and S782 in FIG. 28).

  On the other hand, when the main mode is the “losing notification freeze game mode (22H)” and the transition replay 1 wins, the main control unit 400 causes the player to be promoted to the “winning notification freeze game mode (12H)”. (See step S435 in FIG. 18). Accordingly, the production control unit 410 side makes a transition to “winning presentation mode for winning notification (12H)” (see step S854 in FIG. 30), and changes the game mode to “for winning announcement”. “Freeze mode” is entered (see FIG. 10C). As described above, the AT lottery result can be correctly notified.

  If the transition replay A is not won by the 8th game in which the freeze standby mode ends in the AT winning state, the current game mode is “freeze mode for lose notification” or “push order”. The final game arrives while the “non-freeze mode for mistake 2 (during non-winning)” continues. In this case, since the effect control unit 410 has grasped the AT winning state, the AT lottery result can be correctly notified in the final game, and the AT mode can be shifted correctly. For example, in the case of the “winning notification freeze mode” in the AT winning state, the fact that the AT lottery is not won is notified once in the notification freeze effect (for example, a disappointing effect with freeze), but a predetermined predetermined thereafter. Timing (e.g., triggered by the operation of the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11, or triggered by the operation of stopping the rotating cylinder rotation stop button 12, or triggered by the stop of the entire rotation of the cylinder) (In response to the insertion of medals), a “revival effect (resurrection effect without freeze)” using the effect means appears, and this is informed that the AT lottery has been won ( (See step S774 (YES) → S776 processing route in FIG. 27). Similarly, “Restoration effect (resurrection effect without freeze)” using directing means appears for “Non-freeze mode 2 for push order mistake” (Non-winning), and this is used for AT lottery. The winning is notified (see step S780 (YES) in FIG. 28 to be described later → processing route of S782).

(Freeze production lottery during freeze standby mode)
Note that the freeze effect lottery is not executed during the freeze standby mode according to the present embodiment (see the main mode column of the freeze lottery condition in FIG. 33). As a result, during the freeze standby mode, the winning probability of the AT lottery is set to be relatively lower than that in the normal mode 1 because the freeze effect does not occur (at the time of AT lottery, the “not yet” in the AT lottery table of FIG. Refers to the “occurrence” column). This is because the freeze standby mode is a game mode mainly for notifying the result of an AT lottery executed before that, and a game mode in which the expectation of winning an AT is expected in a relatively short period of 8 games. For some reasons, in the freeze standby mode, the occurrence of the freeze effect is limited to reduce the AT lottery probability, and the announcement effect according to the AT lottery lottery result made before the transition to the freeze standby mode is made as much as possible. This is to make it appear in the second (final 8th game). In addition, when the game mode is inconsistent due to a push order error, for example, when the normal replay 1 winning related to the transition replay A in the normal mode 2 or the transition replay B in the normal mode 3 is already described. When such normal replay 1 wins, the main mode is “normal game mode (FFH)” and the game process is performed, and there is a case where a freeze effect may occur, so the effect mode is set to “freeze standby mode”. In the case of such an effect mode, it is preferable to process that the freeze effect has not occurred and to change the winning probability of the AT lottery.

  Of course, during the freeze standby mode, similar to the normal game mode (FFH), the freeze effect lottery based on the “freeze effect lottery table” shown in FIG. 33 is executed, and the result of the freeze lottery and the AT lottery table of FIG. 31 are used. An AT lottery may be executed.

  Further, an “AT lottery table exclusively for freeze standby mode (AT lottery table for freeze standby mode)” in which an AT lottery probability different from that in the normal mode is set may be provided, and AT lottery may be executed based on this.

  For example, when the AT lottery table during the freeze standby mode having a lower probability than the normal mode is provided, as described above, the lottery result of the AT lottery executed before the freeze standby mode is notified. It can have significance as a game mode. In addition, when an AT lottery table in freeze standby mode with a higher probability than in the normal mode is provided, the “AT high-accuracy mode” in which the AT lottery probability fluctuates with a high probability between the eight games in the freeze standby mode. Since it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation of AT winning and a sense of tension as compared with the normal mode, it is preferable because the game can be enriched. In the case of the present embodiment, when the AT lottery is not won, the false freeze standby mode lottery shown in FIG. 32 is further executed. When this is won, the AT lottery probability fluctuation chance of “AT high-accuracy mode” is again performed. Can be configured as a gaming machine having a two-stage floor AT lottery.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that after completion of the freeze standby mode, the AT mode is shifted to the AT mode, but the present invention is not limited to this. After the freeze standby mode ends, without waiting for the special replays 1 and 2 to be won, the mode is immediately shifted to the AT mode (for example, the game is shifted to the AT mode from the next game of the freeze standby mode end game), and the smooth game progress A possible configuration is also possible. In this case, there is no need for a lottery target role that works as an “AT mode transition trigger (here, special replays A to B (special replays 1 and 2))” as a trigger to shift to the AT mode.

  Further, during the freeze standby mode, the above-mentioned “special AT game” in which a part of AT1 to 4 is assisted and notified to the target (for example, AT2 to 3) of 12 ATs may be generated. As a result, during the freeze standby mode, an intermediate profit state that is relatively higher in profit state (for example, average profit state per game) than in normal mode 1 and relatively lower in profit state than in AT mode. It can act as an “intermediate base mode”. As a result, a plurality of types of game modes having different profit states can be realized, so that the degree of freedom of game play can be increased and the fun of the game can be improved. Note that the AT game similar to the AT mode may be generated during the freeze standby mode. Thereby, although the number of continuing games is smaller than that in the AT mode, the profit state per game can be set to the same profit state as the AT mode. In this case, since the freeze standby mode can be made to function as a “lottery result notification mode related to AT lottery” and as a “high base mode”, the degree of freedom of gaming can be increased and the fun of the game can be improved. .

  Further, during the freeze standby mode, a penalty is given to the irregular pressing when the assist notification is not generated, thereby preventing an unexpected transition to the gaming mode. Specifically, in order to avoid winning of the transition replays 1 to 3 that may cause the transition to the main mode, it is possible to keep the forward press when the assist notification occurs and to follow the contents when the assist notification occurs. Yes. When any of the transition replays A to B and special replays A to B is won, the game mode is not shifted or a specific replay is derived and displayed (for example, red 7 replay (special Replay 1), Blue 7 replay (special replay 2)), and normal replay 1 on the unfavorable winning combination side in order to prevent misunderstanding that the player is given a specific game value It is preferable to execute assist notification (usually Lip Navi: lie notification).

  In this embodiment, in the normal mode 2 or the normal mode, the player makes a mistake in the pressing order in the game in which the transition to the freeze standby mode is determined (transition replay A, B winning game). In any game mode of mode 3, control is performed to shift the main mode to the same “non-freeze game mode for pushing order mistake (32H)” for the following reason. .

  In the present embodiment, during the normal mode 2 or the normal mode 3, the occurrence of the freeze effect is scheduled to increase the game progress by the effect when the “transition replay 1” or “transition replay 2” is won. “Wind mode for winning notification” or “Freeze mode for lost notification” is set, but regarding the main mode (main control unit side gaming state), normal mode 2 or normal mode 3 is normal mode 1 Are managed as the “normal game mode (FFH)”.

  Moreover, as already explained, for the execution control in the freeze state, the main control unit 400 side is responsible for its function unit, the production control unit 410 side is not involved in the freeze state control itself, It is a control unit that manages only the production control by the production means. On the main control unit 400 side, it is impossible to know the production mode managed by the production control unit 410 side, the lottery result by AT lottery, what kind of assist notification has occurred in the current game, and the like. Therefore, on the main control unit 400 side, even if the current game mode is any one of the normal modes 1 to 3, the game process is performed as the normal game mode (FFH).

  Also, in normal game progression, because of the penalty, it is assumed that the normal progress is normally performed and the game progresses on the assumption that the player follows the assist notification. Even if the main control unit 400 does not know which of the normal modes 1 to 3 is staying, the transition replay A is won during the normal game mode (FFH) and allowed by this “transition replay 1”. ”Is transferred, the main mode is shifted to“ Winning game mode for winning notification (12H) ”. On the other hand, the transition replay B is won, and“ transition replay 2 ”allowed thereby is won. Even if the main mode is forcibly shifted to the “freeze game mode for loss notification (22H)”, there is a particular problem in the progress of the game. No.

  Further, regarding the transition replays A and B, in order to prevent the unexpected transition to the main mode as much as possible, the transition to the “winning game mode for winning notification (12H)” and “freeze game mode for lost notification (22H)” Decreasing the allocation of the pressing order (the correct pressing order for the “regular condition” that determines the transition to the correct freeze standby mode) is assigned (here, two types of pressing orders are assigned. Yes: Refer to the column of transition replays A and B in FIG. 6), in normal times (for example, in the normal mode 1), the winning combination information and the pressing order thereof are not assisted, and the winning combination is concealed. Unless the player makes a push order mistake or an arbitrary stop operation is executed, the game mode is not shifted to a mode in which a freeze effect is scheduled to occur.

  However, as in the normal mode 2 or the normal mode 3, in the game mode in which the generation of the assist notification (here, the freeze standby mode transition assist notification) is allowed, the above-described normal game progress is Is different. During assist notification, unlike the normal case, irregular pressing is allowed, so that the probability of occurrence of a pressing order error due to the carelessness of the player increases. For this reason, there is a case where “transitional replay 1” or “transitional replay 2” that should be originally won is not won, and “transitional replay 3” is won while making an assist notification. In this case, since the main control unit 400 does not grasp the current production mode, it can grasp whether the winning mode is “transition replay 3” in any of the normal modes 1 to 3. There is a problem that the game mode that should be shifted to cannot be shifted to the “winning mode for winning notification” or the “freeze mode for lost notification”.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, in such a case, the main mode is set to the same “non-freezing gaming mode for pushing order (32H)” regardless of whether the gaming mode is the normal mode 2 or the normal mode 3. The control of the transition is performed, and the AT lottery result notification and the generation of the AT mode are left to the production control on the production control unit 410 side (production mode management control), and the AT lottery result is correctly obtained without generating the freeze production. Notification can be made. Thus, there is no contradiction in the notification of the AT lottery result in the freeze standby mode, so that the player does not feel distrust with the gaming machine. In this embodiment, even if the game mode that should be transferred is not the `` winning notification freeze mode '' or the `` losing notification freeze mode '' due to a push order mistake related to the transition replay, in the final game of the freeze standby mode, The correct AT lottery result can be notified without fail by the effect information (effect mode type, AT lottery result information, etc.) managed by the effect control unit 410 side.

  As described above, in this embodiment, even if the transition replays 1 and 2 are not won due to a push order mistake and the execution of the freeze effect cannot be scheduled, the transition replays 1 and 2 are again performed in subsequent games. Without waiting for a prize, it is possible to notify the same content as the original game information that should have been notified if the freeze effect occurred, at the number of the originally scheduled game where the freeze effect is scheduled to be executed. It is like that. This makes it possible to provide a gaming machine that can satisfy the player without increasing the number of games for notifying game information without causing a delay in the progress of the game. In this embodiment, basically (when the player follows the assist notification), a transition is made to the freeze standby mode (original freeze standby mode) corresponding to the AT lottery result. If there is a mistake in order, it does not shift to the original freeze standby mode, but shifts to another freeze standby mode that correctly notifies the AT lottery result. As a result, the freeze standby mode corresponding to the AT lottery result and the production related thereto can be shown, so that the production can be diversified to improve the fun of the game and not distrust the player. A gaming machine can be provided. It should be noted that the second to sixth embodiments to be described later can achieve the same effects.

  The first embodiment described above can be configured as follows. The parentheses indicate corresponding elements in the embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this.

A game result display means (rotor device 210) for deriving and displaying a game result by a combination of symbols at the time of stopping each of the spinning cylinders, having a plurality of spinning cylinders on which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed;
Starting means (rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11) for rotating each rotating cylinder under predetermined game start conditions;
In response to the operation of the starting means, a lottery is performed for a plurality of types of roles, and a winning lottery means (S16 (internal lottery process) in FIG. 11, FIG. 5 (role lottery table)) for determining a winning combination;
A plurality of stopping means (rotating cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, 12c) provided corresponding to each of the rotating cylinders for individually stopping the rotation of the rotating cylinders;
In response to the operation of the stop means, stop control means for controlling the stop of the spinning so that a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination can be derived and displayed as the game result (S19 in FIG. 11 (rotation stop processing)) When,
Based on predetermined execution conditions, delay state control means (S17 in FIG. 11 (rotation effect management processing) in FIG. 11) and S18 in FIG. 11 (initiating rotation in the rotation) are executed to control a delay state that delays the game progress from the normal game progress. Setting processing), FIG. 33), and
A spinning-type gaming machine configured to be able to give a player a game value corresponding to the game result, based on a predetermined lottery condition, a grant lottery (AT mode shift) for a player Profit granting lottery means for executing (lottery),
Based on the grant lottery result by the profit grant lottery means, a specific condition is established (for example, establishment of a freeze standby mode transition confirmation condition. In the case of the present embodiment, transition replay 1 in the winning game of transition replays A and B, The execution of the assist notification of 2 is the establishment of the specific condition)
A game in which the specific condition is satisfied (for example, an execution game for assist notification of transition replays 1 and 2) is set as a base game, and at least a plurality of game destinations from the base game (for example, the eighth game after the base game) are awarded A game for executing a notification effect for notifying a lottery result notification effect for notifying information on a result (for example, an AT lottery result) is executed (for example, eight games from a base game to an announcement effect for notifying an AT lottery result). A notification effect execution game determination means (determined first),
After the specific condition is satisfied, when the first condition is satisfied (for example, winning of the transition replay 1 related to the transition replay A in the normal mode 2), in the notification effect execution game, a delay state (freeze state) ) To execute a lottery result notification effect (for example, freeze effect for winning notification (for example, blessed effect with freeze), freeze effect for lost notification (for example, unfortunate effect with freeze)),
In the notification effect execution game, when the second condition is satisfied after the specific condition is satisfied (for example, winning of the normal replay 1 or the transition replay 3 related to the transition replay A or B in the normal mode 2). The lottery result notifying effect (for example, the effect of freezing for winning notification (for example, a blessing effect without freezing), the effect of freezing for lost notification (for example, a disappointing effect without freezing), etc. without delay) It can be.

  More specifically, based on the profit grant lottery result related to whether or not the profit state (for example, AT mode) can be shifted (for example, after the freeze standby mode shift condition based on the AT lottery result is satisfied, specifically, , After the condition for transition to the normal mode 2 or the normal mode 3 is established), when a specific condition for determining the transition to the freeze standby mode is established (for example, the first winning combination relating to the push order defining combination) Execution of assist notification: In the case of this embodiment, execution of assist notification of transition replay 1 related to transition replay A or execution of assist notification of transition replay 2 related to transition replay B), and the established game as a base game, The execution game for executing (presenting) the lottery result notification effect for notifying the AT lottery result information to at least a plurality of game destinations from the base game is determined. That. When the first condition is satisfied (for example, winning the transition replay 1 in the normal mode 2 or winning the transition replay 2 in the normal mode 3), the lottery result notification effect is given during the execution game. , “Notification effect with delay state (freeze state) (for example, blessing effect with freeze or unfortunate effect with freeze)” is executed (appears). Thereby, information on whether or not to shift to the profit state (for example, information on the lottery result of AT lottery (whether or not the AT mode can be shifted)) is notified. In particular, in the present embodiment, after the execution game (here, the final game in the freeze standby mode) is determined (planned), the schedule is not canceled (see FIGS. 14, 17, and 18 described later). In the final game, a notification effect with a frozen state is executed. In addition, the AT lottery result is always notified by this production mode.

  On the other hand, when a second condition different from the first condition is satisfied (for example, winning of normal replay 1 or transition replay 3 in normal mode 2 or normal replay 1 or transition replay in normal mode 3). 1), during the above-mentioned execution game, as a lottery result notification effect, it is not controlled in the freeze state, “notification effect without delay state (freeze state) (for example, blessing effect without freeze or disappointment effect without freeze) ) ". Thereby, information on whether or not to shift to the profit state (for example, information on the lottery result of AT lottery (whether or not the AT mode can be shifted)) is notified. In particular, in the present embodiment, after the execution game (here, the final game in the freeze standby mode) is determined, the schedule is not canceled, and the above-described notification effect without the freeze state is performed in the final game. Executed. In addition, the AT lottery result is always notified by this production mode.

(About AT mode: Fig. 8)
Next, the AT mode will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the AT mode, at least AT lottery winning is a condition. In the present embodiment, basically, the “freeze mode for winning notification (W103)” in the freeze waiting mode shown in FIG. “Mode 1 (Winning) (W104)” is transferred. In addition, as already described, if the AT is in an internally won state, exceptionally, from “freeze mode for lost notification (L103)” or “non-freeze mode for pushing order 2 (not winning) (L104)” Can also be migrated.

  In the present embodiment, if the AT lottery is won when the “freeze standby mode” is completed, it is determined that the AT mode transition condition is satisfied, and either the special replay A or the special replay B is performed in the subsequent games. Assistance notification for winning special replay 1 or special replay 2 is generated upon winning, and AT game (direction mode “0AH”: see FIG. 10 (a)) is made by winning special replay 1 or special replay 2. ) To “AT mode”. When an AT game occurs, the gaming state captured as the entire gaming machine is “AT mode (RT1 gaming + AT gaming)”. If the AT lottery is not won, the AT mode transition condition is not satisfied, and after the “freeze standby mode” is completed, the mode is shifted to “normal mode 1” and either special replay A or special replay B is performed. No assist notification is generated even if the player wins, and the mode is not shifted to the AT mode.

  In “AT mode”, if any of AT1 to 4 (winning numbers 8 to 11) is won by the action of AT game, the above “Bell Navi” is generated, and the 12 AT roles related to AT1 to 4 can be easily performed. Can be earned. For this reason, in the AT mode, a net increase per game can be obtained more than in the “normal mode” or “freeze standby mode” in which no bell navigation is generated, and the game development is advantageous to the player.

  Further, during the AT mode, when any of the transition replays A to B and special replays A to B is won by the action of the AT game, the game mode is not shifted or a specific replay is derived and displayed. (For example, red 7 replay (special replay 1) and blue 7 replay (special replay 2)), in order to prevent a player from being mistaken for a specific game value, Assist notification for the normal replay 1 on the role side is executed (normal lip navigation: lie notification).

(About the number of continuous games in AT mode)
For example, “40 games” is set as the number of continuous games in the AT mode as the number of continuous games in the AT mode (for example, triggered by a special replay winning). These 40 games are the initial value of the number of AT mode continuing games, that is, the number of continuing games of AT games. The number of AT mode continuing games is managed on the effect control unit 410 side.

(Regarding the extra number of AT mode continuing games)
In the present embodiment, an “additional lottery” is performed in which the number of games can be added to the number of AT mode continuing games.

  In this extra lottery, any number of games is determined by lottery from a plurality of types of games (for example, 10 games, 20 games, 30 games, etc.) under a predetermined condition. This is added to the current number of AT mode continuing games. As a result, the game period of the AT mode (AT game) is extended to provide further benefits to the player. This extra lottery is executed on the side of the production control unit 410 based on an “extra lottery table (not shown)”.

  It should be noted that the “extra lottery opportunity” that is the trigger for executing the extra lottery is not particularly limited. For example, the same thing as the freezing effect lottery trigger (see FIG. 33) may be employed, or a loss or replay role may be employed. Further, one or more types of extra lottery triggers can be provided. In addition, it is possible to freely associate the number of additional games to be selected and the probability of the additional games corresponding to the freeze effect lottery opportunity type.

  In addition, when an additional lottery opportunity is included as a freezing effect lottery opportunity, a freezing effect may occur when the additional lottery opportunity role is won. By paying attention to this, the number of additional games corresponding to the winning combination and the type of freeze effect generated by the winning combination (can be included) may be determined. For example, when CA Bell 1 (winning number 6) is won, Freeze 1 to Freeze 3 may be generated. In this case, the number of extra games corresponding to freezes 1 to 3 can be determined. Further, when freezing occurs, it may be added 100%, or the addition may be determined with a predetermined lottery probability.

(When the number of AT mode continuation games is over)
In this embodiment, when the number of AT mode continuous games is over, a predetermined continuous lottery (for example, continued at 50%) is performed, and when this continuous lottery is won, one set of 40 games is set again, The AT game can be continued. In other words, as long as the continuous lottery continues to be won, the AT mode is continued. If the continuation lottery is lost, the AT mode is terminated. Specifically, the AT game ends, and the “AT mode” is shifted to “normal mode 1” which is a non-AT game.

  Note that the timing for performing the continuous lottery is not particularly limited as long as it is before the end of the number of AT mode continuous games. For example, it may be performed at the start or end of the last game where the number of AT mode continuing games ends, or at the start or end of the number of games (any number of remaining games) in the middle of the AT mode continuing game. You can go. Further, the continuation rate by the continuous lottery may be a single continuation rate (for example, continuation at 50%), or any one of the continuation rates may be determined by lottery (for example, 50%). , 65%, 75%, and 85% are determined by a predetermined lottery (continuation rate lottery). When there are a plurality of types of continuation rates, the continuation rate of the current AT mode can be determined at a predetermined timing before the start of the AT mode. The timing of the AT mode continuation rate is not particularly limited as long as it is before the AT mode is started. For example, it can be determined when the AT lottery is won, when the freeze standby mode is ended, or when special replay is won.

  In the present embodiment, the AT mode in which one type of AT game is generated is provided, but a plurality of types of AT games can be generated and a plurality of types of AT modes having different base values can be provided. In this case, using the “selective assist notification” already described, for example, in the first AT game, the occurrence rate of the main notification (assist notification of 12 AT roles) is 100%, and in the second AT game, A plurality of types of AT modes can be generated using a plurality of types of AT games such as a notification rate of 50% and a selective assist notification rate of 50%. In this case, which AT mode is to be shifted is determined by, for example, the AT lottery winning, the end of the freeze standby mode, or the special replay A to B winning (special replay 1-2 winning) ) Can be determined by a predetermined lottery.

  In this embodiment, RT0 games and RT1 games are provided as RT games, but other RT3 games can be provided. This RT3 game can be defined as an RT game in which the winning probability of the replay role type is relatively higher than that of the RT1 game. The AT mode is not an “RT1 game + AT game”, but an “ART game” such as “RT3 game + AT game” in which the replay probability fluctuates with a higher probability than the freeze standby mode or the normal mode and is accompanied by an AT game. good. In this case, when the special replay is won during the precursor AT mode, the main mode is changed from the RT1 game (12H, 22H, 32H, etc.) related to the freeze standby mode to the RT3 game, and the effect mode is changed to the precursor AT game ( 0CH) can be shifted to AT games (0AH).

(Penalty due to irregular procedures)
In the present embodiment, a lot of lottery targets, their composition, and a plurality of types of gaming states are improved to improve gameplay, while taking into account machine discounts and gambling required for gaming machines. As a penalty for the progress of the game, when the player does not execute the regular game procedure, a predetermined penalty is given. The reasons for penalizing are as follows.

  For gaming machines that are subject to No. 7 sales under the Law on Customs Sales, etc. established in pachinko parlors, and the Act on the Optimization of Business, etc. According to Attached Table No. 5 Technical Standards for Torso Machines (Related to Article 6) (1) Standards for Performance), machine discounts and gambling are severely restricted. Therefore, the player is satisfied with the game method being protected, and the player is satisfied while suppressing unexpected balls (for example, a state where a player can intentionally obtain many balls). In order to create game playability, a predetermined penalty related to game progress is imposed.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of push order defining roles are provided as roles that influence the profits of the player. Of these push order determining combinations, attention is particularly paid to AT1 to AT4.

  In the case of this embodiment, the winning probability of AT2 to AT4 is set to be slightly less than seven times the winning probability of AT1 (the winning probability of AT1 is “1950/65536”, and AT2 to AT4 are respectively “13200/65536” (see FIG. 5)) When an AT game occurs, an assist notification related to the “bell alignment” on the side of the advantageous winning combination is performed, and this can be won with a high probability. In view of such game characteristics, if the player is allowed to stop freely, the payout rate and the base value may change beyond the range assumed by the designer. Therefore, if it is allowed to allow the player to perform a free stop operation, forward pressing (when the left turn cylinder 5a is set as the first stop operation target) and irregular press (except for the left turn cylinder 5a as the first stop operation target). In that case, it is possible to wait for the winning of the AT lottery transition opportunity without reducing the game medals when the irregular push is executed every game, and the balance of game play is lost. .

  Therefore, when a turning operation that is not a regular game procedure is performed, a “penalty” that adversely affects the player is generated. In the present embodiment, attention is paid to the pressing order in which the bell alignment of AT2 to AT4 (12 AT positions) wins, and when the assist notification is not generated or in the gaming state where the AT game is not generated, “other than forward pressing (left middle right)” In the case of “push order (irregular push)”, a predetermined penalty is generated on the assumption that an “unregular procedure” that is not a regular procedure is executed. As the contents of the penalty, for example, the game that has been triggered by the penalty (penalty for one game only), or a predetermined number of games (penalty between multiple games), giving a game value that favors the player It is possible to invalidate or give a game value lower than the game value originally given. Specifically, even if the AT lottery opportunity is won, the AT lottery is invalidated (the AT lottery itself is not executed, or the AT lottery is executed but if it is won, it is processed as “losing”: the lottery The penalty may be as long as the game, or it may be a penalty for multiple games (for example, 10 games). If you win the AT lottery before the penalty, transition replay until the penalty state is canceled There are penalties such as no assist notification is executed even if any of A to B and special replays A to B is won, and the number of AT mode continuation games at the time of shifting to the AT mode is reduced to 20 games. In addition, when the operation is performed again in the irregular procedure during the penalty period (when the irregular procedure is executed a plurality of times during the penalty period), the penalty period can be extended.

(About penalty exemptions)
The penalties described above impose a disadvantageous game development on the player, although it is related to game play. Therefore, if the penalty is uniformly imposed when it is not a regular procedure, the player's willingness to play may be reduced, or distrust may be given to the gaming machine. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is possible to define a “penalty exclusion target” that does not penalize exceptionally. Hereinafter, the penalty exclusion target will be described.

  In the present embodiment, when a rare combination having a low winning probability such as “CA Bell 1-2” is won, a game value relatively higher than that of other combinations is given. For example, an AT lottery is favored (see FIG. 31). It can be said that winning of such a role that can give a high game value (high game value-giving lottery target) is one of the important concerns when the player progresses the game. Therefore, for example, when CA Bell 1 is won during the penalty period, if the right to acquire the game value by the winning is invalidated, the CA Bell 1 winning at the corner will be attributed to the game. Too bad for the person. In addition, such a situation may reduce a player's willingness to play and may cause distrust of the gaming machine.

  In view of the above problems, as a relief function related to a penalty, a lottery subject that can give a high game value such as “CA Bell 1-2” having a relatively high possibility of winning an AT lottery is excluded as a penalty subject. be able to. For example, even during the penalty period, the AT lottery right by CA Bell 1 winning is not invalidated and this is treated as valid.

  In the above description, the lottery target combination that can give a high game value such as “CA Bell 1 to 2” has been described as being not subject to a penalty, but the present invention is not limited to this. In connection with the above problem, a penalty exclusion target can be determined in consideration of the freeze production type. The reason is as follows.

  The freeze effect is a unique effect mode with a delay period such as temporarily interrupting the game progress, unlike the effect related to the game progress in the normal time, and it is mainly given to the player that a high profit can be given to the player. This is used as a notice effect for notification (an aspect of a high expectation effect). Therefore, when the freeze effect occurs, the player has a great expectation for gaining some kind of profit. Therefore, when the occurrence of the freeze is determined, it is preferable to exclude this from the penalty target. However, not all of the freeze effect types are excluded from the penalty, but the occurrence of a specific freeze effect type, for example, a specific freeze effect type (for example, freeze 3) having a relatively high winning expectation by AT lottery. If accompanied, this can be excluded from the penalty.

  In the present embodiment, by taking the above-described penalty, the player is allowed to follow the regular procedure, and the player's arbitrary stopping operation prevents the payout rate from being out of the expected range. The execution control of this penalty is controlled by the “penalty management means” in which the effect control unit 410 has the function unit. The penalty management means monitors the stop operation of the stop means for stopping the rotating drum and controls the penalty state. Specifically, the penalty management means functions as a functional unit related to setting of a penalty state, cancellation thereof, provision of a penalty, and determination of a penalty exclusion target.

<Game operation control processing>
Next, the processing content related to the game operation control of the spinning-reel game machine according to the present embodiment will be described in detail.

<Processing on Main Control Unit Side: FIGS. 11 to 19>
With reference to FIGS. 11-19, the processing content by the side of the main control part 400 which manages game operation collectively is demonstrated.

(1. Main process on the main control side: FIG. 11)
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing main processing (main control side main processing) on the main control unit (main control board) 400 side in accordance with the game operation control program. This process is executed by the main CPU 401c. For convenience of explanation, the main body that executes the process will be referred to as the main control unit 400.

  When power is turned on to the gaming machine, power is supplied to each board from a “power board” (not shown) and a power-on signal indicating that the power is turned on is sent. Upon receiving this power-on signal, the main control unit 400 starts the main process on the main control side shown in FIG.

  In the main process on the main control side, the initial setting process in step S11 is executed as the first process when the power is turned on, and in other cases, the processes in steps S12 to S26 are executed as processes in normal operation.

  In FIG. 11, as the first process after the power is turned on, the main control unit 400 first executes a necessary initial setting process before starting the game operation (step S11). In this initial setting process, for example, the CPU first sets itself to the interrupt disabled state, sets to a predetermined interrupt mode, initializes the register values in the CPU including each part of the microcomputer, Check for any abnormal behavior. When an abnormality is confirmed, predetermined error processing is executed.

  Further, it determines the state (ON, OFF) of a RAM clear signal that is an output signal of a RAM clear switch input via an input port (not shown). Here, the RAM clear signal is a signal for determining whether or not to initialize the entire area of the RAM, and usually has a value corresponding to the ON / OFF state of the initialization switch operated by the pachinko hall clerk. ing. Here, assuming that the RAM clear signal is in the ON state, the entire area of the main RAM is cleared to zero. Therefore, the value of the backup flag set when the power is turned off becomes zero together with other checksum values, and the gaming state (game mode) is started from the initial state (initial mode). In this embodiment, when the RAM is cleared, the game is started from the RT0 game in the initial game mode, and the production mode is also set to the initial production mode, whereby the game mode is started from the initial mode. This initial setting process functions as an initial game mode transition control means for controlling the transition to an initial game mode (game state) based on a predetermined transition condition.

  In the initial setting process, when the setting key switch is operated to the ON side, the already described setting change mode process related to the setting change mode is executed. In this setting change mode process, the process enters a state of waiting for detection of an ON operation of any one of the rotation rotation start lever 11 (rotation rotation start switch 11a) that is a setting value confirmation operation and the setting switch that is a setting value change operation. .

  In the setting change mode process, when it is detected that the setting switch is operated, the setting value is updated by adding 1 to the current setting value, and the setting value is displayed on the setting display. When the desired setting value is reached, the setting value is confirmed when the turning cylinder rotation start lever 11 (rotation rotation start switch 11a) is turned on, and the changed setting value is stored in the setting value area of the RAM 401b. After confirming display on the display, the system waits until the setting key switch is operated to the OFF side. When it is detected that the setting key switch has been operated to the OFF side, the setting change mode process ends, and the setting value display on the setting display is cleared. Thereby, the setting change mode process is terminated. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the RAM initialization process in step S12. The set value information is transmitted to the effect control unit 410 side by a specific effect control command (set value information command), and the AT lottery table (FIG. 30) corresponding to the set value is selected. During the setting change mode, for example, an image of “setting change” is displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 6, and when the setting change mode ends, the display of “setting change” is ended.

  The above-described setting change mode process is an advantage related to the game by selecting one of a plurality of types of setting values based on an operation of a predetermined setting operation means (setting key switch, setting switch). It functions as a “set value selection means” for setting (the degree of advantage in game progress for the player). Here, the set value is a value specified by the payout rate, a value specifying the probability of determining that a winning is allowed by internal lottery (an internal lottery probability of at least one of a plurality of types of roles) Or a value relating to a class related to the likelihood of occurrence of a specific event such as a profit state acting on a player, such as a lottery probability or an AT lottery probability of an internal lottery object role, and this embodiment Then, this setting value provides a plurality of types of setting values of setting values 1 to 6 in a plurality of stages, and the degree of advantage related to the game is defined according to each setting value.

  After the above initial setting process is completed normally, a RAM initialization process (step S12) is performed. In this RAM initialization process, predetermined data used at the end of the previous game is cleared, and a work area necessary for the current game is secured.

  Next, a game state flag generation process is performed (step S13). In this game state flag generation process, main mode determination data is acquired from the mode data storage area of the main RAM 401b, and a corresponding game state flag (a flag for identifying the main mode) is set. This gaming state flag corresponds to a main mode determination data value (see FIG. 10A). The game state (main mode) of the current game is designated by the game state flag.

  Next, a game medal insertion process is performed (step S14). In this game medal insertion process, mainly the detection of game medals inserted into the main body of the gaming machine, the management of credits, the automatic insertion process of game medals when there is a request for re-game, etc., and the game can be started It is monitored whether or not a predetermined number of game medals have been inserted. When it is confirmed that the prescribed number of game medals have been inserted, a game start condition is established, and an operation detection signal is sent from the rotation rotation start switch 11a while this condition is established. wait.

  When receiving the operation detection signal from the rotating cylinder rotation start switch 11a, the main control unit 400 acquires an internal lottery random value (numerical value range: 0 to 65535) based on the counter value of the counter circuit 403 (step S15). .

  Next, an internal lottery process based on the acquired random number for internal lottery is performed (step S16). In this internal lottery process, internal lottery based on the acquired random number for internal lottery and the lottery table (FIG. 5) corresponding to the current game mode is performed, and winning combination information (winning flag) corresponding to the internal lottery result Set. Here, a “game start information command” is set as an effect control command. This game start information command includes at least winning combination information (winning flag information), and in the present embodiment, includes gaming state information and winning combination information. Information included in the game start information command is used on the side of the effect control unit 410 to determine an effect appearing during the current game, an AT lottery, or the like. The production control command is transmitted from the main control unit 400 to the production control unit 410 in a command output process (step S45) during the main control unit side timer interruption process of FIG. .

  Next, a spinning effect management process is performed (step S17). In this turning effect management process, a lottery process related to the freeze effect type (freezes 1 to 3) and its operation setting process are performed. Details of the spinning effect management process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, a setting process at the time of rotation rotation start (rotation rotation start setting process) is performed (step S18). In this rotation rotation start setting process, data necessary for starting rotation of the rotation cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c, for example, rotation rotation operation related to rotation rotation production and normal rotation operation are necessary. Data (control data for rotating operation of the spinning cylinder (control data for the spinning cylinder driving motors 211a, 211b, 211c)) is set, or a game start wait timer (4.1 seconds) is set. In addition, when it is confirmed that the game start wait timer set in the previous game has elapsed, a “rotation start command” indicating rotation start is set as an effect control command. Then, the rotating cylinder is started to rotate (normal rotating operation), whereby each of the rotating cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c enters a rotating state. The details of the rotation rotation start setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, when the rotating cylinder is started to rotate and all the rotating cylinders reach a substantially constant speed, a stop operation permission state is made in which the stop operation of the rotating cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, and 12c is made effective. In this stop operation permissible state, when the rotating cylinder rotation stop button 12a, 12b, or 12c is operated, a rotating cylinder stop process is performed to stop and control the rotating cylinder that is the target of the stop operation (step S19). In this turning cylinder stop process, in addition to the process related to the turning cylinder stop control, the pushing order of the rotating cylinder is monitored to produce a freeze effect before stopping all the cylinders (in this case, freezes 2 to 3) and after all cylinders are stopped. Management and control of occurrence of freeze (freeze 4). The details of the rotating cylinder stop process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When it is confirmed that all the cylinders are stopped, a winning determination process is performed (step S20). In this winning determination process, based on the winning line data (symbol stop information), it is confirmed whether the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination has stopped on the effective winning line, that is, whether or not a winning has occurred. Is confirmed, the number of game medals to be paid out (payout number data designating payout number information) is set based on the combination of symbols stopped. Further, here, an erroneous winning determination process for determining whether or not the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination has been stopped correctly is performed, and in the case of an erroneous winning, a predetermined error process is performed.

  Further, here, “winning information command (all-turn cylinder stop command)” is set as an effect control command when all-cylinder is stopped. This winning information command includes “game result information” that can identify at least the combination of symbols stopped on the effective winning line as the stopping symbol information at the time of the all-round stop, and further stop on the pseudo winning line Symbol information, current gaming state (main mode) information, winning line information, and the like can be included. With such a prize information command, the production control unit 410 can grasp the game result of this time (what combination of symbols has stopped on the effective winning line and the pseudo winning line (stopped symbol type)). It has become. When the “winning information command” is transmitted from the main control unit 400 side, the production control unit 410 side displays an effect (for example, a prize production effect) related to the time when all the cylinders are stopped (when the game result is derived) An effect control process required when stopping all the cylinders is performed, such as a transition control of the effect state based on the game result.

  Further, here, in order to manage the number of payouts during the bonus game, a bonus game in which the number of game medals corresponding to the current payout number is added to the “bonus game payout number counter” and the bonus-number-acquired number information command is set. The middle acquisition number addition process is performed. The bonus earned number information command includes the current payout number information and the current bonus game payout number counter information. When the “bonus acquired number information command” is transmitted from the main control unit 400 side, the effect control unit 410 grasps the number of acquired bonuses (payout number) during the current bonus game, and displays, for example, on a liquid crystal screen. An effect control process is performed for causing an image display effect to notify information on the current payout number during the bonus game.

  Next, a medal payout number monitoring process is performed (step S21). In this medal payout number monitoring process, based on the payout information set in the winning determination process in step S19, the hopper unit 500 is driven to perform a payout process of a desired number of game medals and a credit addition process. Here, “payout command” is set as an effect control command related to payout. This “payout command” designates that a game medal has been paid out, and is sent to the effect control unit 410 every time there is one payout. The payout command is used when the payout appearance at the time of payout (for example, medal payout sound) appears on the effect control unit 410 side.

  Next, a re-game RT setting process is performed (step S22). In this re-game RT setting process, when the replay is stopped on the valid pay line, a setting process necessary for the re-game operation is performed. When the re-game operation is designated by this process, in the game medal insertion process (step S14) at the start of the next game, the same number of game medals as the game medals required this time are automatically inserted, and the next game is played as a game medal. It is possible to start without input.

  Further, here, a transition control process from one RT game to another RT game is performed based on a predetermined RT transition condition. In the present embodiment, processing required for transition control between the RT0 game (non-BB internal winning game) and the RT1 game (BB internal winning game) is performed. Specifically, when the CBB is won during the RT0 game, the transition control from the RT0 game to the RT1 game is controlled, and the transition control to the RT0 game is performed by using a predetermined number of games (for example, five games) after the bonus game is completed by the CBB. .

  Next, it is determined whether or not a bonus game is in progress (step S23). If the bonus game is being performed (step S23: YES), a bonus game operating process is performed (step S25). In the bonus game operating process, the number of payouts during the bonus game is monitored, and the process required for the continuation and termination of the bonus game is performed. The number of payouts during the bonus game is managed by the above-mentioned bonus game payout number counter. When the bonus game operating process is completed, the process proceeds to a RAM initialization process in step S12.

  On the other hand, if the bonus game is not being played (step S23: NO), it is next determined whether or not CBB1 (bonus combination) has stopped on the effective pay line (step S24). If the bonus combination has not stopped (step S24: NO), the process proceeds to the RAM initialization process of step S12, and the processes after step S13 are sequentially performed.

  On the other hand, when the bonus combination stops on the effective pay line (step S24: YES), bonus game operation start processing is performed (step S26). In the bonus game operation start process, a setting process necessary for starting the bonus game from the next game is performed. Specifically, a predetermined waiting time before the start of the bonus game is set, an effect time setting process for displaying the effect at the time of winning the bonus combination, a process for clearing the bonus game payout number counter, and a bonus winning For example, a flag clear process. When the bonus game operation start process is completed, the process proceeds to a RAM initialization process in step S12, and the processes in and after step S13 are sequentially performed.

(1-2. Cylinder effect management process (step S17): FIG. 12)
With reference to FIG. 12, the details of the spinning effect management process in step S17 of FIG. 11 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing details of the spinning effect management process of FIG.

  In FIG. 12, the main control unit 400 first acquires the winning combination information lottery in the random number acquisition process of step S15 (step S101), and then acquires the gaming state flag (step S102).

  Next, a normal mode mid-cylinder effect setting process is performed (step S103). In the normal mode mid-rotation effect setting processing, setting processing necessary for the revolving effect in the normal game mode is performed. The details of the normal mode turning effect setting processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, freeze standby mode spinning effect setting processing is performed (step S104). In this freeze standby mode rotation effect setting process, a setting process necessary for the rotation effect during the freeze standby mode is performed. Details of the freeze standby mode spinning effect setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, a “freeze command” corresponding to the “freeze effect flag” type is set (step S105). The freeze effect flag is a flag for identifying (specifying) the type of freeze effect to be generated in the current game. The normal mode mid-rotation effect setting process (step S103) or the freeze standby mode rotation effect setting process (described later) Set in step S104).

  The freeze command includes freeze effect type information (including 'freeze not occurring' information that is treated as a loss), and this freeze command is transmitted to the effect control unit 410 to determine what freeze Whether the effect occurs or whether the freeze effect has not occurred is grasped on the effect control unit 410 side. On the effect control unit 410 side, based on the information included in the game start information command and the freeze command in the internal lottery process (step S16 in FIG. 8), the current gaming state (main control unit side gaming state), winning The role information, the type of freeze effect (including no freeze), etc. are grasped, and the effect control process related to the current game is performed (for example, setting of the effect scenario related to the current game, execution of AT lottery, assist notification) Production control processing such as control and production mode transition processing: see FIGS. 23 to 28).

  Next, the freeze effect flag type is determined (step S106). Here, the freeze effect flag is a freeze effect flag corresponding to the rotation effect type with irregular rotation (freezes 2 to 3), or corresponds to the non-rotation rotation effect type (freeze 1) without the irregular rotation operation. It is determined whether it is a freeze effect flag to be performed.

  When the freeze effect flag of this time designates the rotation effect type with irregular rotation (step S106: = anomalous rotation type), the rotation effect start management process of FIG. Proceed to step S18). In addition, for the spinning effect type accompanied by the irregular rotation operation, setting processing necessary for the generation thereof is performed in the spinning rotation start setting processing (step S18) described later (see FIG. 15 described later). ).

  On the other hand, if the current freeze effect flag is not the spinning effect type with irregular rotation, that is, the non-rotation effect flag type (here, freeze 1) (step S106: ≠ irregular rotation type), the non-rotating rotation effect A freeze timer corresponding to the flag type is set (step S107). Here, referring to a “freeze time setting table (not shown)” in which the freeze effect flag type and the freeze time are defined in association with each other, the freeze time corresponding to the current freeze effect flag (6 seconds corresponding to freeze 1) To the freeze timer. This “freeze timer” is one of the timer management areas (main RAM 203) related to the game operation control of the gaming machine 1, and is monitored by the freeze effect mid-rotation effect management process in step S108 described later. In the present embodiment, the non-rotating spinning effect is one type of freeze 1, but when a plurality of types of non-rotating spinning effect are provided, the corresponding freeze times are set.

  Then, a freeze effect mid-rotation effect management process (designated number interruption standby process) for waiting for the elapse of the freeze timer time is performed (step S108). Since the freeze 1 is a freeze at the time of lever operation without rotating operation of the rotating drum, it waits until the freeze timer elapses here. When the freeze timer has elapsed, a “freeze end command” is set. The freeze end command is a command for designating the end of the freeze state. When the freeze end command is transmitted from the main control unit 400 side to the effect control unit 410 side, the effect control unit 410 side ends the freeze effect. For example, the effect during the sub-side freezing that is currently appearing is ended. As a result, the spinning effect lottery process is exited and the process proceeds to the spinning rotation start process (step S18) of FIG.

(1-2-1. Normal Mode Medium Cylinder Effect Setting Process: FIG. 13)
Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the normal-mode mid-rotary effect setting process (step S103) in FIG. 12 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing details of the normal mode mid-cylinder effect setting process of FIG. In the normal mode mid-cylinder effect setting process, a setting process related to a freeze effect in the main mode (normal game mode (FFH)) related to the normal mode is performed.

  In FIG. 13, the main control unit 400 first determines the current main mode (step S131), and branches the process for each mode. Here, it is determined whether or not the main mode is the “normal game mode (FFH)”.

  When the main mode is not “normal game mode (FFH)” (step 131: ≠ FFH), nothing is done and the normal mode mid-rotation effect setting processing is left as it is, and the freeze standby mode rotation effect setting processing of FIG. The process proceeds to (Step S104).

  On the other hand, when the main mode is the “normal game mode (FFH)” (step 131: = FFH), it is then determined whether or not the current winning combination is a freeze effect lottery target (see FIG. 33) (see FIG. 33). Step S132). If it is not a freeze effect lottery target (step S132: NO), the process proceeds to step S104 without performing the freeze effect lottery process in step S103.

  On the other hand, when the winning combination is a freeze effect lottery target (step S132: YES), freeze effect lottery processing is performed (step S133). Here, based on the freeze effect lottery table of FIG. 33, the freeze effect type generated in the current game is determined by lottery.

  When the freeze effect lottery process is finished, a freeze effect flag corresponding to the freeze effect lottery result is set (step S134). As the freeze effect flag, a value corresponding to the freeze effect type, for example, “01H” to “03H” corresponding to freezes 1 to 3 is set. When the freeze effect lottery result is “lost”, that is, “not generated”, “00H” is set as the freeze effect flag corresponding to the loss. As a result, it is possible to identify whether the freeze effect has not occurred or any of freezes 1 to 3.

  In addition, when it determines with it not being a "freeze production lottery opportunity" in the process of step S132 (step S132: NO), it transfers to the process of this step S134, In this case, the lottery result of a freeze production lottery is shown. It is treated as “not generated (lost)”, and the value “00H” corresponding to the lost is set in the freeze effect flag. The freeze effect flag is cleared for each game.

(1-2-2. Crotch effect setting processing during freeze standby mode: FIG. 14)
Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the normal mode mid-rotary effect setting process (step S104) of FIG. 12 will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing details of the freeze standby mode midrotating effect setting process of FIG. In the freeze standby mode mid-rotation effect setting process, the main mode is a main mode related to the freeze standby mode (freeze game mode for winning notification (12H), freeze game mode for lose notification (22H), non-freeze game for pushing order mistake) A setting process related to the freeze effect in the mode (32H) is performed.

  In FIG. 13, the main control unit 400 first determines the current main mode (step S151), and branches the process for each mode. Here, whether or not the main mode is “winning game mode for winning notification (12H)”, “freeze game mode for lost notification (22H)”, or “non-freeze game mode for pushing order mistake (32H)” Determine whether.

  If the main mode is not any of the above modes (step S151: ≠ 12H, 22H, 32H), nothing is performed as it is, and the freeze standby mode mid-cylinder effect setting process is exited, and the process of step S106 in FIG. 12 is performed. move on.

  On the other hand, when the main mode is one of the above modes (step S151: = 12H, 22H, 32H), the notification game number counter is decremented by 1 (step S152). This notification game number counter is a counter for managing the number of remaining games in the freeze standby mode. In the rotation effect mode transition setting process (FIG. 16) during the rotation stop process (step S19) of FIG. When shifting to the standby mode, eight games of the prescribed number of games are set.

  Next, a “remaining notification game number command” is set based on the notification game number counter value (step S153). This remaining notification game number command includes information on the number of remaining games in the freeze standby mode. When the above-mentioned “remaining notification game number command” is transmitted from the main control unit 400 side, the production control unit 410 grasps the number of remaining games in the current freeze standby mode, for example, on the liquid crystal screen up to the final game number. An effect control process for causing the remaining game number to be displayed in a countdown manner, an effect control process for causing an effect corresponding to the remaining game number to appear, and the like are performed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the notification game number counter is zero (step S154). When the notification game number counter is not zero (step S154: ≠ 0), the process exits the freeze standby mode mid-rotation effect setting process and proceeds to the process of step S106 in FIG.

  However, if the notification game number counter is zero (step S154: = 0), whether or not the main mode is the “winning notification freeze game mode (12H)” or the “losing notification freeze game mode (22H)”. Is determined (step S155). Here, the notification game number counter becomes zero, and “freeze game mode for winning notification (12H)” that causes “freeze effect for notification” at the end of the freeze standby mode, or “freeze game for lost notification” Mode (22H) ".

  When the main mode is the “non-freezing game mode for pushing order mistake (32H)” which is the non-freezing mode (step S155: ≠ 12H, 22H), nothing is done in the freeze standby mode mid-cylinder effect setting processing The process proceeds to step S106 in FIG. Thus, when the last game number (8th game) stays in the “non-freeze game mode for pushing order mistake (32H)”, the notification freeze effect is not generated.

  On the other hand, when the main mode is “freeze game mode for winning notification (12H)” or “freeze game mode for lose notification (22H)” (step S155: = 12H, 22H), the process proceeds to step S156. Advancing and performing a setting process required for generating the notification freeze effect (rotation effect setting process when reaching notification game).

  In the notification game arrival spinning effect setting process in step S156, a freeze effect flag corresponding to the main mode type is set. Specifically, in the case of the “winning notification freeze game mode (12H)”, the “winning notification freeze effect flag (07H)” is set, and the “losing notification freeze game mode (22H)” is set. In this case, the “freeze effect flag for loss notification (08H)” is set. As a result, a notification freeze effect is generated in the final game number (eighth game).

  In addition, since the winning notification freeze effect is a rotation effect type accompanied by an irregular rotation operation, a setting process necessary for the generation is performed in a rotation rotation start setting process (step S18) described later. (See FIG. 15 described later).

(1-3. Cylinder rotation start setting process: FIG. 15)
Next, referring to FIG. 15, the spinning cylinder rotation start setting process (step S <b> 18) in FIG. 11 will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing details of the spinning cylinder rotation start setting process of FIG.

  In FIG. 15, the main control unit 400 first acquires a freeze effect flag (step S201), and the freeze effect flag is a rotation effect type with irregular rotation (in this embodiment, freezes 2-3, for notifications). It is determined whether or not it is related to the freeze effect (step S202), and in the case of the rotating effect type accompanied by irregular rotation (step S202: YES), the irregular rotation operation of the rotating cylinder is executed in the freeze time. The setting process required for this is performed (steps S203 to S205). On the other hand, when the freeze effect flag is not the spinning effect type with irregular rotation (step S202: NO), the process proceeds to step S206 described later.

(Anomalous rotation operation setting processing: steps S203 to S205)
In the case of the rotation effect type with irregular rotation among the freeze effects at the time of lever operation, first, the process proceeds to the irregular rotation operation setting processing in step S203, and motor control data for irregular rotation operation according to the freeze effect flag (time). Data for controlling the cylinder drive motors 211a, 211b, and 211c) is set (step S203). For example, the motor control of the rotating cylinder that reversely rotates by a predetermined number of frames as the rotating effect is performed based on the motor control data set here, and a rotating rotation control process (described later) in the main control timer interrupt control process. This is performed in step S43 in FIG.

  Next, a freeze time corresponding to the freeze effect flag type is set in the freeze timer (step S204).

  Next, a freeze effect mid-rotation effect management process (designated number interruption standby process) for waiting for the elapse of the freeze timer time is performed (step 205). When the freeze timer has elapsed, a “freeze end command” is set. Here, it waits until the freeze time concerning freezes 2 to 3 and the freeze effect for notification elapses. During this freeze time, an irregular rotating operation of the spinning cylinder corresponding to the freeze effect type is executed.

  As described above, in the case of the rotation effect type accompanied by irregular rotation among the freeze effects at the time of lever operation, the process proceeds to the process of step S206 after the processes of steps S203 to S205. However, in the case where the rotation effect type does not involve irregular rotation, the process proceeds to step S206 without passing through the processes in steps S203 to S205.

(Normal rotation setting process: S206 to S210)
In step S206, a game start wait timer is acquired as a preparation for normal rotation of the spinning cylinder (step S206), and it is confirmed whether or not the timer value is 0 (zero) (step S207). If the value of the game start wait timer is not zero, the process waits until the timer value becomes zero (step S207: NO). This game start wait timer is a timer for regulating the “game time of one game” in the normal operation, and 4.1 seconds is set in the processing of the next step S207. As a result, the time required for one game is 4.1 seconds at the shortest.

  When the game start wait timer is zero (step S207: YES), first, 4.1 seconds is set as the minimum time required for one game in the game start wait timer (step S208). Then, as the normal rotation start setting process, “control data for normal rotation operation” is set, and “01H (during full rotation)” is set in the rotation state flag (step S209: normal rotation start setting process). . Here, control data for normal rotation is set, and after the freeze time related to the lever operation freeze, all the cylinders start normal rotation by this process, and the first rotation of the rotation rotation stop button 12 is stopped. The operation is allowed (the built-in LED of the rotating cylinder rotation stop button changes from red (stop operation invalid notification mode) to blue (stop operation enable notification mode)). As a result, the rotation rotation start setting process with and without the lever operation freeze effect is substantially ended.

  Finally, as the production control command, a “rotation start command” designating that the spinning cylinder has been started is set, thereby exiting the spinning cylinder rotation start setting process (step S210). Here, the rotation start command can be used instead of transmitting a freeze end command to the effect control unit 410 side. When notifying the effect control unit 410 of the end of the freeze effect at the start of rotation of the rotating cylinder, the above “freeze end command” may be prepared and transmitted. Since the start command is set and transmitted to the production control unit 410, it is possible to substitute the freeze end command with this rotation start command without preparing and transmitting the freeze end command.

  As described above, the process exits from the rotation rotation start process and proceeds to the rotation stop process (step S19) in FIG. Each spinning cylinder 5a, 5b, 5c enters a rotation state (normal rotation operation (normal rotation operation)).

  It should be noted that in the step S205 for managing the freeze time, and the step effect production management process (designated number interruption waiting process) in the step S108 in FIG. The following “effect during operation during freezing” can be executed using the operation means such as the cylinder rotation stop button 12, the MAX bet button 8, and the 1 bet button 9.

(Direction during operation during freeze)
Freeze production (freeze state) is based on the fact that the progress of the game is delayed for a predetermined period (freeze time), so that the operation of the operation means (normal game progress) to advance the game progress until the freeze time elapses. The operation of the operation means for the operation is “invalid handling (operation invalidation state)”. Specifically, for example, in the freeze operation at the time of lever operation, a freeze state occurs when the rotation rotation start lever 11 is operated, but the rotation rotation start lever 11 is operated again until the freeze time elapses. However, the rotating drum is not started and remains in a non-rotating state. In other words, the player is placed in a gaming situation in which the operation of the spinning cylinder rotation start lever 11 and the spinning cylinder rotation stop button 12 does not work. After that, when the freeze state is released, the normal rotation operation is started, the original operation of stopping the rotation of the spinning cylinder is placed in an allowable state, and if the player operates the rotation rotation stop button 12, the target of the stop It becomes possible to stop the turning cylinder that has become.

  However, in the present embodiment, even in the freeze state, the detection signal (operation detection signal) itself from the operation means that can be operated by the player is received, and the freeze is performed using the detection signal emitted from the operation means. It is comprised so that a change can be brought about in production. Specifically, a specific effect can be displayed based on the operation means being operated during the freeze effect. The effect that appears due to the operation of the operation means is referred to as “effect during operation during freezing (effect during operation)”. Therefore, the effect during operation during freeze can occur as part of the freeze effect. The effect during operation during freeze may be either the effect during main freeze (rotation effect) or the effect during sub-freeze, and these can be generated in duplicate or independently.

(Operation command)
By the way, when operating means such as the spinning cylinder rotation start lever 11, the spinning cylinder rotation stop button 12, the MAX bet button 8, and the 1 bet button 9 are operated once (one reciprocation), an operation detection signal is issued. For example, when the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 is operated once (one reciprocation), the switch acts and an operation detection signal is output. The main control unit 400 side can take out a trigger pulse that can be used for an operation command twice in total from the rise and fall of the operation detection signal. The first one is, for example, the leading edge (front edge) of the operation detection signal pulse when the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 or the rotating cylinder rotation stop button 12 is moved from the original position to another position (when pressed). (Hereinafter referred to as “ON signal”). The second is the trailing edge (rear) of the operation detection signal pulse when the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 or the rotating cylinder rotation stop button 12 is moved from the other position to the original position (when pushed back (released)). A signal (hereinafter referred to as an “OFF signal”) created at the end edge). The main control unit 400 side can transmit an operation command corresponding to the operation means as an effect control command using either the ON signal or the OFF signal.

  Here, regarding the generation of an operation command, a case where not only an ON signal (ON operation signal) but also an OFF signal (OFF operation signal) will be described. For example, if the player holds the state where the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 is pushed down for a while and then releases the rotation cylinder rotation start lever 11, a time difference is generated between the ON signal and the OFF signal. Also in the case of other operation means such as the spinning cylinder rotation stop button 12 and the MAX bet button 8, a time difference is produced between the ON signal when pressed and the OFF signal when released. Accordingly, there is a time difference between the ON operation command and the OFF operation command for the operation command. In the present embodiment, it is possible to generate different types of effects during an operation during freeze using the ON operation and the OFF operation, or the time difference between them. In other words, during the freeze period, when the operating means is pressed (ON operation) and / or released (OFF operation), it is possible to execute an operation effect during freeze corresponding to this.

(Regarding the appearance control of production during operation during freeze)
Next, the appearance control of the effect during operation during freezing will be described.

  When the effect during operation during freezing is displayed, even if the effect is during freezing, the operation means (for example, the rotation rotation start lever 11, the rotation rotation stop button 12 (12a to 12c), the 1-bet button 9, or the MAX Whether or not the bet button 8 or the like has been operated is configured so that the main control unit 400 capable of receiving detection signals from these is configured so that the operation unit is operated during the freeze effect. Is confirmed, an “in-frozen operation command” corresponding to the operation means is generated as an operation command. For example, when the rotation rotation stop button 12 is operated during the freeze effect, the rotation stop control for deriving and displaying the game result is not performed, but an “in-frozen operation command” corresponding to the detection signal is provided. It can be generated and transmitted from the main control unit 400 side to the effect control unit 410 side. In this case, an “in-frozen operation command” corresponding to the operation of the spinning cylinder rotation stop button 12 is generated.

  On the side of the production control unit 410, the “production during operation during freeze” can be displayed using the “operation command during freeze”. By utilizing the generation of the operation command during freezing, it is possible to change the content of the freeze effect depending on whether or not the operation means is operated. Thereby, during the freeze production, for example, the “player-participation-type game production (player-participation-type production)” in which the player can participate can be realized by using the operation means.

  The “player participation type production” as described above is excellent in production effect in that the player can participate in the game production and enjoy the contents of the game. Specifically, when a player participates in the game production, the game production result gives a feeling that the game result itself has an influence, or the game production result Information related to the current gaming state (for example, information related to the winning combination or information related to whether or not the AT lottery is successful) can be notified.

  The “player-participation-type production” during such a freeze is simply more effective than the “player-no-participation-type” freeze production in which the freeze production proceeds automatically. Since the content of can be changed, the degree of freedom of freezing production is widened, and the variation can be abundant.

  It should be noted that the change in performance by the operation means can be caused when the operation means (the operation means related to the performance appearance target) is operated within a predetermined operation reception valid period during the freeze effect. This operation reception valid period can be appropriately determined according to the freeze effect type. This is because the freeze time differs depending on the freeze effect type, and it is necessary to secure an effective effect time width. In short, when a predetermined operation means is operated during a freeze (during a freezing effect), it means that the effect during the freezing operation can appear under a predetermined condition. For example, when a specific operation means (for example, the middle cylinder stop button 12b) is operated within a predetermined operation reception valid period and an OFF operation command is received, “the execution condition of the effect during operation during freezing is satisfied. ”Is displayed as a“ production during operation during freezing (here, sub-stage production during freezing) ”. In other words, even when the mid-cylinder stop button 12b is operated within the operation acceptance valid period, the effect during the freeze operation does not appear by the ON operation command, and the OFF operation command is effect-controlled within the operation acceptance valid period. On the condition that the part 410 side has received (establishment of the execution condition of the effect during operation during freeze), the effect during operation during freeze can appear.

  It should be noted that the effect during the operation during the freeze related to the “rotation effect” can be executed by the operating means connected to the main control unit 400 side for controlling the rotation effect, and the effect connected only to the effect control unit 410 side. It cannot be executed by operating a button (not shown). The reason is as follows.

  For the effect buttons (not shown) managed by the effect control unit 410 side, operation information relating to the operation cannot be transmitted from the effect control unit 410 side to the main control unit 400 side. The side cannot grasp whether or not the effect button has been operated. As already described, in order to prevent an external go-to action, the production control unit 410 side functions only as an input in one-way communication, and some information is mainly received from the production control unit 410 side. This is because the control unit 400 cannot transmit. Therefore, due to the operation of the effect buttons, the spinning effect controlled on the main control unit 400 side cannot be changed. That is, it is possible to give a change to the rotation effect by specific operation means (for example, the rotation rotation start lever 11 and the rotation rotation stop button 12 that can be directly detected by the main control unit 400). (12a-12c) It is limited to the 1 bet button 9 or the MAX bet button 8 or the like (see FIG. 4).

  The operation effect during the freeze related to the “rotation effect” is, for example, during the freeze effect accompanied by an irregular rotation operation such as the notification freeze effect (here, for the convenience of explanation, the rotation operation of the notification freeze effect) ), And the detection signal itself from the rotating rotation stop button 12 (12a, 12b, 12c) is in a reception valid state, and the player When any one of the spinning cylinder rotation stop buttons 12 is operated (temporary stopping operation), it is possible to control to a temporary stopping state in which the spinning cylinder is stopped in a pseudo manner. Specifically, due to the operation of the rotating cylinder rotation stop button 12a, 12b, or 12c, the rotating cylinder that was the object of the stopping operation was temporarily stopped, and each rotating cylinder rotation stop button was operated. In this case, it is possible to realize a pseudo game such as stopping a specific symbol combination (BAR symbol alignment) or disjointing. In this case, in the case of the notification freeze effect related to the “winning notification freeze mode” (winning notification freeze effect flag “07H”), the effect during operation during freezing that temporarily stops the BAR symbol alignment is generated. In the case of the notification freeze effect related to the “losing notification freeze mode” (the freeze notification flag for loss notification “08H”), an effect during operation of freezing that temporarily stops the break-away eye is generated. It is possible to realize a player participation type effect such as notifying the winning result of the AT lottery. Then, after the freeze time has elapsed, the spinning cylinder enters a normal rotating operation, the original stopping operation of the spinning cylinder is permitted, and a game result corresponding to the winning combination is derived and displayed.

  It should be noted that in the player participation type production during the operation during the freeze operation, it is possible to notify the player which operation means is used to participate in the game. This makes it possible to clearly indicate to the player what operation means should be used to participate in the player participation type effect. In the case of the present embodiment, in the period other than during the freeze effect, if the operation of the rotating cylinder rotation stop button 12 is invalid, the stop button lamp (full color LED) built in the stop button is “red (first color). In the case of an operable state, the color is changed to “blue (second notification mode)”. Focusing on this, for example, when using the spinning rotation stop button 12 as an operating means during a player participation type production, the operation of the rotation rotation rotation stop button 12 (12a to 12c) during the freeze production is performed. Is in an operation invalid state (such as a game participation invalid state in a player participation type production or a freeze production in which a player participation type production has not occurred), the stop button lamp built in the stop button indicates “white (third ) ", And if it is in an operable state (a state in which a player can participate in a player participation type effect), it can be configured to develop a different" green (fourth notification aspect) ". . Note that the same color may be used for either the operation invalid state or the operable state in the normal time and the freeze effect. In addition, the above-described third notification mode and fourth notification mode are not colored, but are blinking (for example, the third notification mode is flashing at a low speed and the fourth notification mode is flashing at a high speed), on / off ( For example, the third notification mode may be a notification mode such as a light-off state, and the fourth notification mode may be a lighting state.

  In the above description, the rotation-rotation stop button 12 has been described as an example. However, the present invention can be applied to the rotation-rotation start lever 11, the 1-bet button 9, the MAX-bet button 8, and the like.

(1-4. Cylinder stop processing: FIG. 16)
Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the spinning cylinder stop process (step S19) of FIG. 11 will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing details of the spinning cylinder stop process of FIG.

  In FIG. 16, first, the main control unit 400 determines whether or not the rotation rotation stop button 12 has been operated while the rotation can be stopped (step S301). In the present embodiment, in the main control unit 400, when the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 is operated and each rotating cylinder starts normal rotation, and the rotation of the rotating cylinder rises to a substantially constant rotational speed, the corresponding rotation of each rotating cylinder is started. The stop operation function of the trunk rotation stop button 12 is effectively activated (stoppable state). At this time, the stop button lamp built in the stop button is changed from red to blue under the control of the main control unit 400, and the stop is stopped. The player is informed that it can be operated.

  When there is a stop operation for the rotation rotation stop button 12 in a state where rotation can be stopped (step S301: YES), stop preparation data is set (step S302). The stop preparation data includes “stop operation order data” that can specify the pressing order, and “stop rotation number data” that can specify the number of rotations that have already stopped (number of stop rotations) (for example, the first stop rotation data). In the case of a stop operation, since there is no stop spinning cylinder, it becomes the data specifying 'stop winding number = 0'). In addition, a stop interval timer (for example, 213 ms) including a margin time required for the rotor to completely stop under the pull-in control is included, and these are set as stop preparation data. Note that the current pressing order and the first stop operation can be grasped from the stop operation order data and the current rotation stop number data. Therefore, this process functions as stop operation order monitoring means.

  Next, a “stop input information acceptance command” is set as an effect control command when the stop button is operated (step S303). The stop input information acceptance command includes information that can specify the stop operation order data, the stop turn number data, and the stop target turn data.

  Next, a symbol stop control process is performed (step S304). In this symbol stop control process, a target stop table (not shown) is selected based on the winning combination type information (internal winning flag) and the stop operation procedure (push order and stop operation timing), and the slip table is slipped from the stop table. The number of frames is calculated, and the stop control (pull-in control) of the rotator is performed based on this.

  In addition, when the spinning cylinder stops, based on the stop position, it is possible to specify on which winning line the symbol number of which symbol is stopped on each spinning cylinder. ) ”Is created and set in a predetermined area of the main RAM. Since this symbol stop information is created for each stop of each cylinder, it is possible to grasp the symbol stop point (for example, the listening state of a specific winning combination). This symbol stop information is cleared for each game. In addition, although the stop position of the rotating cylinder can be grasped even when the rotating cylinder actually stops, based on the stop operation symbol number and the number of sliding frames, at the stage before the rotating cylinder stops completely, It is also possible to grasp the stop position of the rotating drum.

  Next, a “stop result information command” is set as an effect control command at the time of rotation stop (step S305). The “stop result information command” includes the symbol stop information created when the rotating drum stops. On the production control unit 410 side, in accordance with the “stop result information command” and “stop input information reception command”, the order of pushing, the current rotation / stop state of the spinning cylinder, the winning line (the effective winning line and / or the pseudo The stop symbols on the winning line) can be grasped. Thereby, on the side of the production control unit 410, if it is not a regular procedure, a penalty process for generating a penalty can be performed. In addition, to produce an effect related to the stop operation of the rotating cylinder (for example, a stop sound at the stop operation or an effect to report that a specific stop eye has stopped (for example, a hearing sound in a listening state)) An effect control process can be performed.

  Next, the timer time (213 ms) set in the stop interval timer is monitored (step S306), and when the stop interval timer is not zero, it waits until the timer becomes zero (step S306: NO). If the stop interval timer becomes zero (step S306: YES), it is then determined whether or not all the cylinders have stopped (step S307).

  In step S307 determination processing, if this time is after the first stop operation or after the second stop operation, there is still a rotating cylinder, so that determination is NO, and the process returns to step S301 to return to the third stop operation. It will wait for the whole body stop by.

  If all the cylinders are stopped through these first to third stop operations (step S307: YES), the “rotation effect mode transition setting” is performed to perform the setting process required when shifting to the freeze standby mode. Process "is performed (step S308). Details of the spinning effect mode transition setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, a “mode information command” is set as an effect control command (step S309). This mode information command includes the current main mode information. Based on the mode information command, the current main mode is grasped on the production control unit 410 side. As a result, the process exits from the turning cylinder stop process and proceeds to the winning determination process (step S20) in FIG.

(1-4-1. Revolution effect mode transition setting process: FIG. 17)
Next, referring to FIG. 17, the spinning drum effect mode transition setting process (step S308) of FIG. 16 will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing details of the spinning drum effect mode transition setting process of FIG.

  In FIG. 17, the main control unit 400 first acquires main mode data (step S401), and the main mode is “winning notification freeze game mode (12H)”, “freeze game mode for lost notification (22H)”, And “Non-freezing gaming mode for pushing order mistake (32H)” is determined (step S402).

  When the main mode is one of the above modes (step S402: ≠ 12H, 22H, 32H), the freeze standby mode management process is performed assuming that the freeze standby mode is in effect (step S409). Details of the freeze standby mode management process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If the main mode is not any of the above modes (step S402: ≠ 12H, 22H, 32H), the process is performed in steps S403 to S408 because the freeze standby mode is not being performed.

  In the process of step S403, it is determined whether or not the current winning combination is a transition replay type (transition replay A or transition replay B) that is a mode (main mode) transition trigger (step S403). In the present embodiment, transition replay A or transition replay B corresponds to a mode transition trigger, and if the winning combination is not transition replay A or transition replay B (step S403: NO), the transition to the main mode is Since it does not occur, the process exits the turning effect mode transition setting process without doing anything, and proceeds to the process of step S309 in FIG.

  When the current winning combination is the transition replay type (step S403: YES), it is determined whether or not the winning combination is any one of transition replays 1 to 3, which is the freeze standby mode transition trigger (step S404). . In the present embodiment, the transition replays 1 to 3 correspond to the freeze standby mode transition trigger, and if the winning combination is not one of the transition replays 1 to 3 (step S404: NO), the transition to the main mode does not occur. Therefore, without doing anything, the process exits the spinning effect production mode transition setting process and proceeds to the process of step S309 in FIG. In principle, since the player is playing the game based on the regular procedure, the case where the transition replays 1 to 3 win is the game in which the freeze standby mode transition assist notification is generated.

  If the winning combination is one of transition replays 1 to 3 (step S404: YES), “freeze standby mode transition setting process” required for transition control of the main mode is performed (step S405).

  In this freeze standby mode transition setting process, the main mode of the transition destination is determined based on the “mode transition table” shown in FIG.

(Mode transition table: FIG. 34)
In the mode transition table, as shown in the figure, the current main mode and the winning combination type are defined in association with each other. In the present embodiment, the current main mode and the winning combination type related to the winning combination type are determined. Accordingly, main mode determination data for specifying the transfer destination is determined. Here, the main mode related to the freeze standby mode is determined as the transfer destination. For example, when the current main mode is “normal game mode (FFH)” and the transition replay 1 related to the transition replay A wins, the transition to the “winning notification freeze game mode (12H)” is made. It has become.

  Next, the main mode determination data serving as the transfer destination determined in the freeze standby mode shift setting process is set in the mode data storage area of the main RAM 401b (step S406). Thereby, from the next game, a game process is performed under a new main mode, that is, under the main mode related to the freeze standby mode.

  Next, assuming the transition to the freeze standby mode, the prescribed game number “8 games” in the freeze standby mode is set in the notification game number counter (step 407), and the “freeze standby mode start command” is set as the effect control command. (Step 408). This freeze standby mode start command includes information that can specify the main mode of the transfer destination determined in the freeze standby mode shift setting process. When the freeze standby mode start command is transmitted from the main control unit 400 side, the effect control unit 410 side can grasp the fact that it has shifted to the freeze standby mode and its mode type. In the present embodiment, since the freeze standby mode start command is transmitted in the current game, the fact that the transition to the freeze standby mode has been made using the rendering means before the next game is started. Can also be notified.

  As described above, when the process for setting the transition effect mode transition is completed, the process proceeds to step S309 in FIG.

(1-4-2. Freeze standby mode management process: FIG. 18)
Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the freeze standby mode management process (step S409) of FIG. 17 will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing details of the freeze standby mode management process of FIG.

  In FIG. 18, the main control unit 400 first determines whether or not the notification game number counter is zero (step S431). If the notification game number counter is zero (step S431: = 0), in this case, the freeze standby mode is terminated in the current game. Therefore, as the termination process, “FFH (normal game mode) ”” Is set (step 436: freeze standby mode end setting process). Thereby, the game processing in the normal game mode is performed from the next game.

  If the AT lottery is won after completion of the freeze standby mode, the AT game is finally generated by the effect control on the effect control unit 410 side, and the game mode is “AT mode ('normal game mode (main mode: FFH (RT1 game)) '+' AT game (direction mode: A0H) ') ", and if not winning, the game mode is" normal mode 1 (' normal game mode (main mode: FFH (RT1 game) )) '+' Normal effect mode (effect mode: FFH) ')'. Then, a “freeze standby mode end command” for designating the end of the freeze standby mode is set as an effect control command (step S437), thereby exiting the freeze standby mode management process. Then, the process exits the spinning effect mode transition setting process and proceeds to the process of step S309 in FIG.

  If the notification game number counter is not zero (step S431: ≠ 0), in this case, assuming that the freeze standby mode is continuing, first, the current main mode is “freeze game mode for loss notification (22H)”. It is determined whether or not there is (step S432).

  Here, in the determination process of step S432, it is determined whether the game mode is the freeze notification mode (22H) or not, as described above, when the game mode stays in the freeze notification freeze mode. The AT lottery may be executed in response to the winning of the AT lottery opportunity. If the AT lottery is won, the assist notification of the transition replay 1 is executed in response to the winning of the transition replay A. This is because the promotion to the winning notification freeze mode is made by winning the replay 1 (see steps S433 to S435, step S757 in FIG. 26 described later).

  Therefore, when the main mode is not the “losing notification freeze game mode (22H)” (step S432: ≠ 22H), the “winning notification freeze game mode (12H)” or “missing push order non-freeze game mode”. (32H) ", the process is exited from the freeze standby mode management process without doing anything. Then, the process exits the spinning effect mode transition setting process and proceeds to the process of step S309 in FIG.

  However, when the main mode is the “losing notification freeze game mode (22H)” (step S432: = 22H), the current winning combination is the transition replay A (step S433: YES), and the winning combination is If it is the transition replay 1 (step S434: YES), the mode data is changed to the transition process from the current “losing notification freeze game mode (22H)” to the “winning notification freeze game mode (12H)”. Corresponding '12H' is set (step 435: freeze standby mode transition setting process), and the game process is performed from the next game under the main mode "freeze mode for winning notification (12H)". Thus, the freeze standby mode management process is exited. Then, the process exits the spinning effect mode transition setting process and proceeds to the process of step S309 in FIG. If the current winning combination is not transition replay A (step S433: NO), or if the winning combination is not transition replay 1 even if transition replay A is won (step S434: NO), no promotion transition occurs. The freeze standby mode management process is exited.

(2. Main control timer interrupt processing: Fig. 19)
Next, timer interrupt processing on the main control side will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the main control timer interruption process. The main control timer interruption process is started by interruption every predetermined time (about 1.5 ms) from the CTC, and is executed by interruption during execution of the main control main process.

  In FIG. 19, first, when a timer interrupt occurs, the main control unit 400 performs a saving process for saving a register to a predetermined stack area (step S41).

  Next, port input processing is performed (step S42). In this port input process, detection information from switches and sensors provided in the gaming machine is managed.

  Next, a rotation rotation control process is performed (step S43). In the rotation rotation control process, a pulse signal to be output to the rotation drive motor is generated at the time of rotation start when confirming the rotation state flag or at the time of rotation stop when confirming the stop command flag during stop operation. Management control is used to control the rotation operation, and the current rotation position and speed of the rotating drum are monitored.

  Next, a periodic update process is performed (step S44). In this periodic update process, the timer used for the game operation is updated, and the watchdog timer is periodically cleared. When the periodic update process is not executed, for example, when an abnormality occurs in gaming operation control and the program goes into a runaway state, when the watchdog timer expires, the main CPU 401c is automatically reset to return from the runaway state. To do.

  Next, command output processing is performed (step S45). In this command output process, an effect control command that is set according to the processing state accompanying the progress of the game is transmitted to the effect control unit 410 side (effect control board 420 side). The main control unit 400 outputs an effect control command for one byte for each interruption. Since one effect control command is 2 bytes long, one effect control command is transmitted by two successive timer interruptions.

  Next, medal information output processing is performed (step S46). In this medal information output process, a medal payout signal when a game medal is inserted or a game medal is paid out is output. Each of the above signals is transmitted to the hall computer HC via the external concentration terminal board 310.

  Next, display output processing is performed (step S47). In this display output process, a light emission control signal for controlling the light emission of LEDs and 7 segments provided in the gaming machine is output according to the game progress status. The light emission modes of various display units formed on the game panel 77 are managed and controlled here.

  Specifically, based on the light emission control signal data created according to the processing state, the game start display LED 81, the medal insertion display LED 82, the re-game operation LED 83, the MAX bet LED 84, the inserted number display LED 85, a stop button lamp (not shown) ), A light emission control signal for controlling the light emission mode of the credit number display device 86, the payout number display device 87, and the like is output.

  The information displayed by some or all of the display units can be displayed by displaying the image on the liquid crystal display device 6. In this case, it can be realized by configuring an effect control command that can specify information related to each display unit to the effect control unit 410 side according to the progress of the game. When this command is transmitted from the main control unit 400 side to the production control unit 410 side, the production control unit 410 side displays and controls the liquid crystal display device 6 based on the information included in the command. Display by image.

  Next, an abnormality monitoring process is performed (step S48). In this abnormality monitoring process, the game operation state is monitored based on the information of the input management process, and an abnormality of the gaming machine (game operation error) is monitored.

  After the processing of steps S41 to S48 is completed, the contents of the saved register are restored (step S49 (register restoration processing)), and the interrupt enabled state is set. Thus, the timer interrupt process is terminated, the process returns to the main control side main process before the interruption, and the main control side main process is performed until the next timer interruption occurs.

<3. Processing on production control side: FIGS. 20 to 30>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 20 to 30, an effect control process on the effect control unit 410 side of the present embodiment will be described. The processing on the side of the production control unit 410 mainly includes a predetermined main processing (production control side main processing: FIG. 20) and a timer interruption process (production control side timer interruption processing: FIG. 24) activated by a scheduled interrupt. It is comprised including. The control subject of the effect control unit 410 includes the sub CPU 421c of the effect control board 420 and the CPU of the liquid crystal control board 460, but the effect control board that has received the effect control command from the main control unit 410. Since the 420 (sub CPU 421C) side transmits a liquid crystal control command related to this to the liquid crystal control board 460, the processing procedure performed by the effect control board 420 will be mainly described below. The main body that executes the processing will be described as the effect control unit 410 without distinguishing the function of the control board 460 unless particularly required. The CPU, RAM, and ROM are represented by the sub CPU 421c, the sub RAM 421b, the sub ROM 421a, and the like of the effect control board 420.

(3-1. Production control side main process: FIG. 20)
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a main process (effect control side main process) on the effect control unit side. The effect control unit 410 starts a main process on the effect control side shown in FIG. 20 when the gaming machine main body is turned on from the outside.

  In the main process on the effect control side, the effect control unit 410 (sub CPU) first performs a necessary initial setting process before starting the game operation (step S071). Here, as the initial setting processing, for example, command reception interrupt setting, moving object starting point return processing, CTC initial setting, timer interrupt permission, initial setting of CPU internal register values including each part of the microcomputer, etc. I do.

  When the initial setting process in step S071 is completed, the main loop process in steps S073 to S078 is performed at predetermined time intervals as the process during normal operation, and otherwise the effect soft random number update process in step S079 is repeated.

  In the process of step S072, the effect control unit 410 refers to the main loop update period counter value to determine whether or not the main loop update period that triggers the execution of the main loop process has arrived (step S072). The main loop update cycle counter is a counter that is updated in a main loop update process (step S096 in FIG. 22) during an effect control side timer interrupt process described later. In the present embodiment, the main loop process is performed every 16 ms. Until this main loop update period arrives (step S072: NO), various effect lottery random numbers are updated (step S079: various effect soft random number update processing). The random number for effect lottery is used when a predetermined lottery by the effect control unit 410 side such as a notice effect or an extra lottery or an effect to be displayed is determined by lottery. A plurality of types of random numbers for effect lottery corresponding to the lottery mode are used. included.

  When the main loop update period has arrived (step S072: YES), the effect control unit 410 performs a received command analysis process (step S073). In this received command analysis process, it is monitored whether or not an effect control command is stored in the command reception buffer. If an effect control command is stored, this command is read and the effect control process corresponding to the read effect control command is read. I do.

  For example, when a game start information command is received and stored in the reception buffer, information included in the command (for example, winning combination type information (internal winning flag information)) and the current performance are included in the command analysis process. One or more types of effect patterns are determined based on the control unit gaming state (effect state). The effect pattern determined here works as a “part effect” as an effect element for composing an effect scenario. Next, in order to determine the time schedule for how and at what timing the production pattern (parts production) determined above will appear, and to appear in the current game The effect scenario data is stored, and the effect scenario data is stored in the scenario setting area of the RAM. Various production patterns (part production) incorporated in this production scenario are developed one after another or simultaneously, thereby realizing an “production scenario” in a broad sense. In the case of a player participation type effect, the corresponding part effect is changed according to the operation of the operation means, and the configuration of the effect scenario is changed and reconstructed as appropriate.

  When the received command analysis process in step S073 is completed, a scenario update process is performed (step S074). In this scenario update process, the contents of the timer necessary for execution of the production pattern are updated. A typical example of the timer is an effect scenario timer that manages a time schedule related to the occurrence timing of the effect. The effect scenario timer is also used in LED data update processing (step S075) and effect actor control data update processing (step S077) described later. Here, the production scenario timer is monitored, and for example, when the time of occurrence of the parts production incorporated in the production scenario comes, the sound data for the speaker 16 and the liquid crystal command for image display control are created. Store in the designated area of the sub-RAM. The LED data for the light display device is created by an LED data update process (step S075) described later, and the motor control data for the movable body accessory is created by an after-mentioned effect actor control data update process (step 077). The

  Next, LED data update processing is performed (step S075). In this LED data update process, LED data for an optical display device such as a decorative lamp 13 or an LED is created based on the effect scenario data and the effect scenario timer, and stored in a designated area of the sub RAM. The data created here is used in an effect LED management process (step S095 in FIG. 22) during a timer interrupt process to be described later.

  Next, sound output processing is performed (step S076). In this sound output process, the sound data created in the scenario update process in step S074 is acquired, and if there is sound data to be reproduced, a sound effect is output from the speaker 16 through the sound control unit (sound source LSI). Thereby, the sound production according to the production scenario is realized.

  Next, a production accessory control data update process is performed (step S077). In the effect accessory control data update process, control data for a drive source (motor) for operating a movable object accessory (not shown) is created based on the effect scenario data and the effect scenario timer. The data created here is used in a director action operation management process (step S094 in FIG. 22) during a timer interrupt process described later.

  Next, noise countermeasure management processing for monitoring malfunction of the sound source LSI or the like is performed (step S078). If the program goes into a runaway state due to a malfunction, the watchdog timer expires and the CPU is automatically reset to recover from the runaway state. Thereby, the main loop process is ended, and the effect soft random number update process of step 079 is performed until the next main loop update period comes.

(3-2. Command reception interrupt processing: FIG. 21)
Next, the command reception interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing command reception interrupt processing on the effect control side. This command reception interruption process is executed preferentially over an effect control side timer interrupt process (FIG. 22) described later when an effect control command is received from the main control unit 400.

  First, when an interrupt based on the strobe signal from the main control unit 400 occurs during execution of the main process in FIG. 20, the effect control unit 410 (sub CPU) saves the register contents in the stack area (step S081). The received effect control command is stored in the command reception buffer of the sub-RAM (step S082), and the saved register contents are restored (step S083). As a result, the command reception interrupt process is terminated, the process returns to the effect control unit side main process before the interruption, and the effect control side main process is performed until an interrupt based on the next strobe signal is generated. As described above, when various effect control commands sent from the main control unit 400 are received, the command reception interrupt process is executed, and when the effect control command is received, the command is stored in the command reception buffer. Is done.

(3-3. Production control side timer interrupt processing: FIG. 22)
Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the timer interrupt process on the production control side will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an effect control side timer interruption process. This production control side timer interruption process is started by interruption every predetermined time (about 1 ms) from the CTC, and is executed by interruption during execution of the production control side main process.

  In FIG. 22, when the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control unit 410 (sub CPU) saves the register contents in the stack area (step S091), and then performs the effect button input management process (step S092). In this effect button input management process, whether or not an operation (ON operation) detection signal is input from an effect button (not shown) is monitored, and if it is confirmed that the operation detection signal has been received, the detection information is displayed. Store in a predetermined area of the sub RAM.

  Next, a liquid crystal command transmission process is performed (step S093). In this liquid crystal command transmission process, if there is a liquid crystal command created in the scenario update process (step S074) in the effect control side main process of FIG. 20, the liquid crystal command is transmitted to the display control unit (liquid crystal control CPU). Thus, image display control for the liquid crystal display device 6 is executed. Thereby, the image production along the production scenario is realized.

  Next, directing action operation management is performed (step S094). In this stage actor operation management, based on the motor control data for the movable body accessory created in the stage actor control data update process (step S077), the movable body accessory motor (not shown) is passed through the drive control unit. Output a control signal. Thereby, the visual production | presentation by the movable body accessory along a production | presentation scenario is implement | achieved.

  Next, effect LED management is performed (step S095). In this effect LED management, based on the LED data created in the LED data update process (step S075), the decorative lamp unit 45 and the LED are turned on and blinked through the light display control unit. Thereby, the light effect according to the effect scenario is realized.

  Next, a main loop update process for managing the main loop update period is performed (step S096). In this main loop update process, the main loop update cycle counter is updated for each interrupt (main loop update cycle counter + 1). The main loop update cycle counter is a counter that circulates in a range of multiples of 16 (for example, 0 to 31) by increment processing, for example.

  After the processing of steps S091 to S096 is completed, the saved register contents are restored (step S097). As a result, the timer interruption process is terminated, the process returns to the effect control side main process before the interruption, and the effect control side main process is performed until the next timer interrupt occurs.

<4. Contents of received command analysis processing: FIGS. 23 to 30>
FIG. 23 and FIG. 29 show processing closely related to the present invention among the processing executed in the received command analysis processing (step S073 in FIG. 20). Here, production control commands (game information start command, freeze command, remaining notification game number command, etc.) related to the start of the game (when the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 is operated), which are closely related to the present invention, The description will be focused on the case where an effect control command (for example, a prize information command) is received at the time of stop, and the description when another effect control command is received will be omitted.

(4-1. Game start effect processing: FIG. 23)
The game start effect process shown in FIG. 23 is an effect process at the start of the game, and is a process executed based on an effect control command (for example, a game information start command, a freeze command, etc.) at the start of the game. When receiving the effect control command, the effect control unit 410 analyzes the information included in the command and uses it according to the progress state of the effect process. If necessary, the information is stored in the sub RAM 421b and then used according to the progress state of the effect process. Here, a description will be given by focusing on the effect process executed based on the information included in the game information start command and the freeze command, which is particularly related to the present invention.

  In FIG. 23, the production control unit 410 first analyzes the content of the “game information start command” to obtain internal lottery result information (internal winning flag information, winning combination information (winning number information)) (step S700). Then, the contents of the “freeze command” are analyzed to acquire freeze effect type information (step S701). These pieces of information are stored in predetermined areas of the sub RAM 421b.

  Next, notification game number management processing is performed (step S702). In the notification game number management process, the “remaining game number” (described later in steps S743 and S746) set in the remaining game counter is managed in the later-described transition replay assist mode management process (FIG. 25). The “remaining game number” is the remaining game number in the freeze standby mode, and this game number is determined by the “remaining notification game number command” (see step S153 in FIG. 14) sent from the main control unit 400 side. Although it can be grasped, it is also managed independently on the production control unit 410 side. Even if the main mode shifts to an unintended mode due to a pressing order error in the normal modes 2 and 3 or a pressing order error in the freeze standby mode, the effect control unit 410 side manages the freeze standby mode. This is because the production mode transition and the production related to the freeze standby mode are displayed correctly. Here, it is confirmed whether or not the number of remaining games is zero. If the number of remaining games is zero, the process is terminated without doing anything. However, if the number of remaining games is not zero, decrement processing is performed to subtract 1 from the number of remaining games (the number of remaining games is subtracted by 1 by executing this game). Thereby, the current number of games in the freeze standby mode is managed. Note that the data regarding the remaining game number information is stored in a predetermined area of the sub-RAM.

  In the case of the present embodiment, the consistency of the number of remaining games is checked based on the “remaining notification game number command” from the main control unit 400 and the “remaining game number” managed on the effect control unit 410 side. Be able to. If the number of remaining games does not match, a predetermined error process is executed.

  Next, the current production mode (see FIG. 10B) is acquired (step S703), and “normal production mode production management processing (step S709)”, “transition replay assist mode production management according to the production mode. “Processing (Step S710)”, “Freeze Standby Mode Effect Management Processing (Step S711)”, “Predictive AT Game Effect Management Processing (Step S712)”, “AT Game Effect Display Management Processing (Step S714)”, “Others” The production management process at the start of the game (step S713) "is performed.

  Among the above-described effect management processes, the effect management process during the normal effect mode (step S709), the effect management process during the transition replay assist mode (step S710), and the effect management process during the freeze standby mode (step S711) that are closely related to the present invention. ) Will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  The “predictive AT game production management process (step S712)” is executed when the production mode is “predictive AT game (0CH)”. Here, assist notification control mainly related to special replays A to B and ATs 1 to 4 is performed as an effect process required when an effect under the game mode “predictive AT mode (see FIG. 10C)” appears. Etc. are executed.

  The “AT game effect management process (step S714)” is executed when the effect mode is “AT game (A0H)”. Here, as an effect process necessary when an effect under the game mode “AT mode” appears, mainly assist notification control regarding the AT role type (AT1 to AT4), replay type (transition replays A to B, Assist notification control related to special replays A to B), lottery processing related to extra lottery, and the like are executed (see “AT mode” in FIG. 8).

  In addition, the “other effect management process at the start of the game (step S713)” executes an effect process required when an effect under the game mode “bonus game” or “initial mode” appears.

(4-1-1. Effect Management Process During Normal Effect Mode (Step S709): FIG. 24)
First, with reference to FIG. 24, the effect management process in the normal effect mode (step S709) will be described. The effect management process during the normal effect mode is executed when the effect mode is the normal effect mode (FFH). The main mode in the case where the effect management process is executed during the normal effect mode is, in principle, “normal game mode (FFH)”, and the game mode here is “normal mode 1 (FIG. 10 (c)). Reference) ”. Similarly, when the “transition replay assist mode effect transition management process (step S710)” described later is executed, the main mode is “normal game mode (FFH)”.

  In FIG. 24, the production control unit 410 first determines whether or not the current winning combination is an AT lottery trigger (see FIG. 31) (step S731). If the current winning combination is not an AT lottery trigger (step S731: NO), the production data corresponding to the winning combination is set (step S738: production process corresponding to the winning combination), and the production management process in the normal production mode is exited.

  If the current winning combination is an AT lottery opportunity (step S731: YES), an AT lottery process is performed (step S732). Here, referring to the “AT lottery table” in FIG. 31, AT lottery is performed based on the winning combination and the random number for effect lottery (for AT lottery).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the AT lottery is won (step S733). When the AT lottery is won (step S733: YES), a transition replay 1 assist notification process is performed (step S739). In this transition replay 1 assist notification process, an effect process required to shift the game mode to “normal mode 2 (see FIG. 10C)” is performed by AT lottery winning. Specifically, the current effect mode is set to the transition replay 1 assist notification mode (53H), and the process proceeds to a winning combination corresponding effect process (step S737) described later. As a result, the game mode is shifted to the “normal mode 2”, and the player is shifted to the “winning notification freeze mode” by following the contents when the assist notification of the transition replay 1 occurs.

  However, if the AT lottery is not won (step S733: NO), then a fake freeze standby mode lottery process is performed. Here, the “fake freeze standby mode lottery table” of FIG. 32 is referred to, and the fake freeze standby mode lottery is performed based on the winning combination and the random number for effect lottery (for AT lottery).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the false freeze standby mode lottery is won (step S735). When the false freeze standby mode lottery is won (step S735: NO), a transition replay 2 assist notification process is performed (step S736). In this transition replay 2 assist notification process, an effect process required to shift the game mode to the “normal mode 3” is performed by the false freeze standby mode lottery winning. Specifically, the current effect mode is set to the transition replay 2 assist notification mode (63H), and the process proceeds to a winning combination corresponding effect process (step S737) described later. Thereby, the game mode is shifted to the “normal mode 3”, and when the player is informed of the assist notification of the transition replay 2, the game mode is shifted to the “lost notification freeze mode”.

  However, if the false freeze standby mode lottery is not won (step S735: NO), the process proceeds to a winning combination corresponding effect process (step S737) described later. In this case, since the AT lottery is not won and the fake freeze waiting mode lottery is not won, the game mode remains “normal mode 1” without shifting to the freeze waiting mode.

  When the process proceeds to step S737, a winning combination corresponding effect process is performed (step S737). This winning combination corresponding effect process is substantially the same as the processing content of step S738 already described. However, when a freeze effect occurs, effect data corresponding to the winning combination and the freeze effect type is set. When this process is performed, the winning combination is an AT lottery opportunity role. In this embodiment, the freeze effect lottery opportunity employs the same lottery opportunity role as the AT lottery opportunity role. This is because there may be a production. This exits the effect management process during the normal effect mode.

(4-1-2. Production Management Process During Transition Replay Assist Mode (Step S710): FIG. 25)
Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the transition replay assist mode effect management process (step S710) will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing details of the effect management process during the transition replay assist mode. This effect management process during the transition replay assist mode is executed when the effect mode is the transition replay 1 assist notification mode (53H) or the transition replay 2 assist notification mode (63H).

  In FIG. 25, the production control unit 410 first determines the current production mode (step S741), and when the production mode is the “transition replay 1 assist notification mode (53H)” (step S741: = 53H), Processing in steps S742 to S743 is performed, and in the case of the “transition replay 2 assist notification mode (63H)” (step S741: = 63H), processing in steps S745 to S746 is performed.

(In case of transition replay 1 assist notification mode (53H))
If the current effect mode is “transition replay 1 assist notification mode (53H)”, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is replay A (step S742).

  When the winning combination is replay A (step S742: YES), a “transition replay assist notification process (53H)” is performed (step S743). Here, assist notification data for notifying the push order related to winning of the transfer replay 1 is set. As a result, in this game, the push order of “transition replay 1” is informed of the assist, and if the player stops the spinning cylinder according to the content, the game mode changes from “normal mode 2” to “winning notification notification”. The mode is shifted to the “freeze mode” (see the processing route of steps S404 to S408 in FIG. 9 and FIG. 17, see FIG. 34).

  In the “transition replay assist notification process (53H)”, the execution of the transition replay 1 assist notification in the normal mode 2 is determined to be executed, and the current game is set as a base game. (8 games ahead), “Number of executed games” in which “notification effect (lottery result notification effect)” for notifying the AT lottery result is set to “remaining game number (remaining game number counter)” ( Number of remaining games ← 8G). In the case of the present embodiment, since the assist notification of the transition replay 1 is executed in the game selected by the transition replay A during the normal mode 2, the transition replay A winning in the normal mode 2 is actually performed in the freeze standby mode. The transition confirmation condition (specific condition) is established, and this game is set as the base game, and the number of games scheduled to execute the notification effect is set as the number of remaining games. As described above, when it is determined that the transition replay A is won during the normal mode 2 and execution of the assist notification of the transition replay 1 is determined, the number of executed games is set with respect to the remaining number of games. This is because, regardless of the pressing order, the notification effect is always executed in the number of scheduled games without waiting for the execution of the assist notification of the transition replay 1 again (re-winning of the transition replay A).

  Even if the player makes a mistake in the pressing order in the current game, it is possible to shift from the next game to the effect mode related to the freeze standby mode corresponding to the AT lottery result (FIG. 29 described later). Step S809). As a result, it is possible to promptly shift to the freeze standby mode corresponding to the AT lottery result, and to notify the AT lottery result to the final game (8th game) (in the final game, "Notification production" corresponding to the AT lottery results will appear). Therefore, even if the player makes a mistake in the pressing order, it is possible to shift to the freeze standby mode without waiting for the winning of the transition replay A again, so that it is possible to prevent the game progress from being delayed.

  As described above, by configuring the production control unit 410 so that the number of remaining games in the freeze standby mode can be managed, even if a failure occurs in the main mode due to the execution of the pushing order different from the assist notification content (push order mistake). Based on the production mode type and the number of remaining games, the AT lottery result can be correctly notified to the final number of games (eighth game) in the freeze standby mode (the notification game ends in FIG. 26 described later). (See FIG. 27 to FIG. 28 showing the details).

  When the process of step S743 is completed, the process proceeds to the process of step 744, and the winning combination corresponding effect process is performed. Since the winning combination corresponding effect process is substantially the same as the process content of step S737 already described, the description thereof is omitted.

(In case of transition replay 2 assist notification mode (63H))
If the current effect mode is “transition replay 2 assist notification mode (63H)” (step S745: YES), it is determined whether or not the winning combination is replay B (step S745).

  When the winning combination is Replay B (Step S745: YES), “Transition Replay Assist Notification Process (63H)” is performed (Step S746). Here, assist notification data for notifying the push order related to the winning of the transfer replay 2 is set. As a result, in the current game, the order of pressing “Migration Replay 2” is informed of the assist, and if the player stops the spinning cylinder according to the content, the game mode is changed from the “Normal Mode 3” to the “For Loss Notification” The mode is shifted to the “freeze mode” (see the processing route of steps S404 to S408 in FIG. 9 and FIG. 17, see FIG. 34).

  In the “transition replay assist notification process (63H)”, the execution of the transition replay 2 assist notification is determined in the normal mode 3, and the current game is set as a base game, and a plurality of games ahead of the base game is played. (8 games ahead), set “remaining game number counter” to “running game number” in which “notification effect (lottery result notification effect)” for notifying the AT lottery result is set (remaining game number ← 8G) . In the case of this embodiment, since the assist notification of the transition replay 2 is executed in the game for which the transition replay B is won during the normal mode 3, the winning of the transition replay B in the normal mode 2 is actually the freeze standby mode. The transition confirmation condition (specific condition) is established, and this game is set as the base game, and the number of games scheduled to execute the notification effect is set as the number of remaining games. As described above, when it is determined that the transition replay B is won during the normal mode 3 and execution of the assist notification of the transition replay 2 is determined, the number of executed games is set with respect to the remaining number of games. This is because, regardless of the pressing order, the notification effect is always executed for the number of scheduled games without waiting for the execution of the assist notification of the transition replay 2 again (re-winning of the transition replay B). Even if the player makes a mistake in the pressing order in the current game, it is possible to shift from the next game to the effect mode related to the freeze standby mode corresponding to the AT lottery result. As a result, it is possible to promptly shift to the freeze standby mode corresponding to the AT lottery result, and to notify the AT lottery result to the final game (eighth game). This is the same as the “transition replay assist notification process (53H)” (step S743) described above.

  When the specific condition for determining the base game is satisfied as described above (in this embodiment, for example, when a specific combination in a specific production mode is won, or to win a specific winning combination related to the winning combination ), The base game of the notification effect (lottery result notification effect) is determined, and the execution game of the notification effect (lottery result notification effect) is determined from the base game as a plurality of game destinations. That is, the base game can be determined based on the establishment of the predetermined condition on the side of the production control unit 410. Of course, if the main control unit 400 is configured to have the same functional units as the production control unit 410 (production mode management, assist notification management, AT lottery management configuration), the main control unit 400 has its own basic function. It is also possible to determine a game and an announcement execution game.

  Then, when the process of step S746 is completed, the process proceeds to step 744, and a winning combination corresponding effect process is performed. Since the winning combination corresponding effect process is substantially the same as the process content of step S7378 already described, the description thereof is omitted.

(4-1-3. Production management process during freeze standby mode (step S711): FIGS. 26 to 28)
Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the effect management process during the freeze standby mode (step S711) will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing details of the effect management process during the freeze standby mode.

  In the effect management process during the freeze standby mode, the effect mode is an effect mode related to the freeze standby mode (freeze effect mode for winning notification (12H), freeze effect mode for lose notification (22H), non-freeze effect mode for misplacement order) The effect processing in 1 (during winning) (33H), non-freeze effect mode 2 for pressing order mistake (not winning) (43H: see FIGS. 9 and 10 (b)) is performed.

  In FIG. 26, the effect control unit 410 first acquires the remaining game number information (step S750).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the number of remaining games is zero (step S751). When the number of remaining games is zero (step S751: = 0), it is determined that the current game is the “final game (8th game)” in the freeze standby mode, and a notification effect according to the game mode related to the freeze standby mode In order to display the “notification game number end effect process” for performing the effect process required for this (step S760). The details of the notification process at the end of the number of notification games will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  On the other hand, if the number of remaining games is not zero (step S751: ≠ 0), it is determined that the freeze standby mode is continuing, and the process proceeds to a processing route in which steps S752 to S758, S761, and S762 described below are executed.

  If the remaining game is not zero (step S751: ≠ 0), the effect control unit 410 first determines the current effect mode (step S752). When the current production mode is the production mode related to the AT lottery winning, specifically, “freeze production mode for winning notification (12H)” or “non-freeze production mode 1 (33H) for pushing order mistake” ( (Step S752: = 12H, 33H). Since this case is an “AT winning state”, it is not necessary to execute an AT lottery process in Step S755 described later, and it is not necessary to cause a transition to the game mode. In order to maintain the state, the winning combination corresponding effect process is performed without doing anything (step S761). Since the winning combination corresponding effect process is substantially the same as the processing content of step S737 already described, the description thereof is omitted (the same applies to step S758 described later). This exits the effect management process during the freeze standby mode.

  On the other hand, the current production mode is the production mode related to the AT lottery non-winning, specifically, the “freeze production mode for loss notification (22H)” or the “non-freeze production mode for push order mistake 2 (43H)”. If there is (step S752: ≠ 12H, 33H), the setting state of the “waiting mode AT winning flag” set in step S757 described later, specifically, the ON state (AT winning state) or the OFF state ( It is determined whether or not the AT is not selected (step S753).

  If the “standby mode AT winning flag” is in an OFF state (step S753: NO), this case is an “AT non-winning state”, so it is determined whether or not the current winning combination is an AT lottery opportunity. However, if it is not the AT lottery opportunity (step S754: NO), the winning combination corresponding effect process is performed without doing anything (step S761), and the effect management process during the freeze standby mode is exited.

  On the other hand, if it is an AT lottery opportunity (step S754: YES), an AT lottery based on the AT lottery table of FIG. 31 is executed (step S755: AT lottery process), and it is determined whether or not the AT lottery is won. (Step S756).

  When the AT lottery is won (step S756: YES), the setting process required for shifting to the AT winning state during the freeze standby mode is performed (step S757: setting process during AT winning during the freeze standby mode). Here, a setting process required from the AT non-winning state to the AT winning state in the freeze standby mode is performed. Specifically, the “standby mode AT winning flag” is set to ON. This “AT win flag during standby mode” is also used when a notification effect for the final game appears during a notification game end effect process (step S760 in FIG. 26) described later.

  In addition, here, when the effect mode is “stay notice notification freeze effect mode (22H)” staying, a setting process related to transition replay 1 assist notification is performed. This setting process is a process of setting effect data required for shifting the game mode to the “winning notification freeze mode (see FIG. 10C)” by the AT lottery winning in step S755. Specifically, when the transition replay A is won between the next game and the seventh game, an effect process necessary for assisting informing the push order of the transition replay 1 is performed. Thus, when the transition replay A is won by the seventh game before the eight games before the end of the freeze standby mode, the push order of the transition replay 1 is notified. At this time, when the transition replay 1 wins, the game mode is changed to the game mode. Are promoted to “winning notification freeze mode” (see steps S432 to S435 in FIG. 18 and steps S852 to S854 in FIG. 30).

  When the setting process at the time of AT winning in the freeze standby mode in step S757 is finished, a winning combination corresponding effect process is then performed (step S758), thereby exiting the effect management process in the freeze standby mode.

  However, if the AT lottery is not won (step S756: NO), it is determined that the AT lottery in the freeze standby mode is not won, and the necessary setting processing is performed (step S762: AT in the freeze standby mode is not won). Time setting process). Here, transition replay 2 assist notification processing is performed. In the present embodiment, when the main mode is other than the “freeze mode for loss notification (22H)”, control is performed so as not to shift the main mode itself (see steps S432 to S435 in FIG. 18). In other words, the transition replay 2 assist notification is equivalent to the execution of the assist notification that prevents the transition of the main mode or the game mode itself (execution of a lie notification).

  Here, in the case where the AT lottery is not won, the reason why the push order regarding the winning of the transition replay 2 is assisted is notified as follows.

  In the AT lottery process of step S755, when the AT lottery is won, as described above, when the transition replay A is won in order to promote the game mode, the push order of the transition replay 1 is assisted. It has become. This is because if the assist notification is not generated in the case of AT lottery non-winning, the current game mode becomes the game mode related to AT lottery non-winning when the assist notification related to the transition replay 1 occurs. It turns out that he / she has stayed, and further, the fact that it is an AT lottery win will be revealed before the end of the freeze standby mode.

  In view of the fact that the freeze standby mode is a game mode in which the AT lottery wins, that is, the game mode in which the expectation of transition to the AT mode is expected, the fact that the AT lottery result is revealed before the end of the freeze standby mode is The significance is lost.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, even when the AT lottery is not won, the push order related to the winning of the transition replay 2 is assisted and the transition replay 2 is won. In the present embodiment, as already described, the transition replay 2 has the same winning combination (combination of symbols) as the transition replay 1, and the winning procedure is the same pushing order (FIG. 6). See), and it is impossible to identify which transition replay has won the prize as viewed from the player side. Thereby, the AT lottery result is concealed from the player, and the game mode called the freeze standby mode is made to stand out and the game is interesting. It should be noted that even if the game mode is “freeze mode for losing notification” or “non-freeze production mode 2 for pushing order mistake”, even if the transition replay 2 wins, the main mode and the production mode are not changed (described later). 29 in the stop-time freeze standby mode production management process, see steps S432 to S435 in FIG.

  In view of the above circumstances, the transition replay A is performed even when staying in the “freeze effect mode for winning notification (12H)” or “non-freeze effect mode for pushing order 1 (33H)” in the effect mode related to the AT lottery. Alternatively, when the transition replay B is won, it is preferable that the push order in which the transition replays 1 to 3 are won is intentionally notified. Such assist notification does not conceal the winning combination type, but conceals the current game mode, and can be said to belong to “fake assist notification”.

  Of course, from the viewpoint of various game characteristics, it may be configured that the player is “announced” to the effect that the AT lottery is won when the assist notification related to the transition replay 1 occurs. In the case of the present embodiment, the AT lottery is won in the point that the freeze standby mode is a comparatively short period (up to 8 games) and the final game where the AT lottery can be executed (up to the first to eighth games) Transition replay A is performed between a maximum of 6 games except the AT lottery execution game and the final game number (as described above, transition replay 1 is not assisted even if transition replay A is won in the last game). The probability of winning is low (as already explained, the occurrence of freeze production is limited during the freeze standby mode, so the winning probability of AT lottery fluctuates to a low probability, and fortunately one game Even if the AT lottery is won by the eye, the probability that the transition replay A will be won during the subsequent six games excluding the final game (the winning probability of the transition replay A is about 1/13). 1) is about 37%), considering the fact that some players want to know the AT lottery results early without waiting for the final game. It is possible to realize a gameability that can satisfy a wide range of player requirements by adopting a configuration capable of generating one notification.

(4-1-3A. Presentation process at the end of the number of notification games (step S760): FIGS. 27 to 28)
Next, with reference to FIG. 27 to FIG. 28, the notice game number end effect process (step S760) will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the first half of the notice game number end effect process, and FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the second half of the process. This notification process at the end of the number of notification games is an effect process for causing a “notification effect” corresponding to the game mode to appear when the freeze standby mode is the final number of games (eighth game).

  With reference to FIGS. 27 to 28, the effect control unit 410 first performs a final game AT lottery process (step S770). In this final game AT lottery process, when the AT game winning flag in the standby mode is in an OFF state (AT non-winning state), the AT lottery is executed and the AT lottery is won in the final game AT lottery process. Sets the AT winning flag in the standby mode to the ON state (AT winning state). This prevents the final game from becoming a mere announcement effect game in which the AT lottery is not executed, so that the player can benefit from the AT lottery during the freeze standby mode, including the final game. It has become.

  Next, in order to make the notification effect related to the final game number (eighth game) corresponding to the effect mode appear, the current effect mode is confirmed (steps S771, S772, S777, S778), and “Winning effect for winning notification” is displayed. "Mode (12H)", "Freeze effect mode for lost notification (22H)", "Non-freeze effect mode for pushing order mistake 1 (during selection) (33H)", and "Non-freeze producing mode for pushing order mistake (Non-free) The effect processing for setting the effect data related to the effect scenario in the final game corresponding to any of (During Winning) (43H) "is performed. Hereinafter, the rendering process corresponding to each rendering mode will be described.

(In case of “Freeze effect mode for winning notification (12H)”)
In the final game number, when the effect mode is “winning effect display mode for winning notification (12H)” (step S771: YES), a win time winning notification effect process is performed (step S733). Here, the “winning notification” is made to present a production mode (a congratulatory production at the time of the freeze production for announcement) corresponding to the freeze production for announcement related to the game mode “freeze mode for winning announcement (see W103 in FIG. 9)”. "Freeze effect data" is set. In addition, since the effect mode here is an effect mode related to the AT lottery winning state, the transition condition to the AT mode is established. Therefore, the “AT mode flag” is set to the ON state as a setting process before starting the AT mode transition. This AT mode flag is a flag for designating that the AT mode transition condition has been established, and the setting state is confirmed and used during the “stop-freeze standby mode production management process” of FIG. 30 described later.

(In case of “Freeze effect mode for loss notification (22H)”)
In the final game number, when the effect mode is “lost notification freeze effect mode (22H)” (step S772: YES), the setting state of the AT winning flag in the standby mode is confirmed (step S780).

  When the setting state of the AT winning flag in the standby mode is not ON state (AT winning state) (step S774: NO), the “losing freeze non-winning notification effect process” is performed (step S775). In this lost-freeze non-winning notification production process, the game mode is to display the production mode corresponding to the notification freeze production (L103 in FIG. 9) related to the “freeze mode for loss notification (L103 in FIG. 9)”. Set “freeze effect data for notification of loss”. Here, since the AT lottery is not selected, the “AT mode flag” is set to the OFF state.

  On the other hand, when the setting state of the AT winning flag in the standby mode is ON (step S774: YES), “losing freeze winning notification effect processing” is performed (step S776). In this lost-freeze winning announcement effect processing, the game mode stays in the “lost announcement freeze mode (see L103 in FIG. 9)”, but as a result of the AT lottery during the freeze standby mode, “AT lottery winning state” Therefore, in the final game number, in order to notify that the AT lottery has been won, the “effect data for winning notification at the time of the lost freeze” is set to show the effect mode for winning notification. For example, during the “freeze effect data for winning announcement”, the same effect mode as the “unfortunate effect with freeze” appears in the “freeze effect data for loser notification”. Predetermined timing after completion of the freezing effect (for example, at the time of the stop operation of the rotating cylinder (triggered by the first to third stop operations), at the time of all the rotating cylinder stops (triggered by the completion of the pull-in control), and the game value being granted (replay An effect that the AT lottery winning announcement (revival effect) appears at the time of the predetermined timing during operation or game medal payout (when setting the number of bets for the next game, etc.) Resurrection direction). Such a “revival effect” can give an AT winning expectation to the player that the possibility of winning an AT still remains even if an effect of notifying an AT lottery non-win is generated. It is possible to increase the player's tension and improve the fun of the game even when an announcement is made that the lottery is not won. Here, since the AT winning state is in effect, the “AT mode flag” is set to the ON state as a setting process before starting the AT mode transition.

(In the case of “Non-freeze production mode for pushing order mistake 1 (winning) (33H)”)
In the final game number, when the effect mode is “Non-freeze effect mode 1 for pushing order (winning) (33H)” (step S777: YES), a winning notification effect process is performed during non-freeze (step S7779). Here, “winning notification effect data” is set for the game mode to appear the effect mode (blessed effect without freeze) relating to “non-freeze effect mode 1 for pushing order mistake” (see W104 in FIG. 9). . Here, since the AT winning state is in effect, the “AT mode flag” is set to the ON state as a setting process before starting the AT mode transition.

(In the case of “Non-freeze production mode 2 for non-winning order (43H)”)
In the final game number, when the production mode is “Non-freeze production mode 2 for pushing order mistake (not winning) (43H)” (step S778: YES), the setting state of the AT winning flag in the standby mode is confirmed ( Step S780)

  If the AT winning flag in the standby mode is not in the ON state (AT winning state) (step S780: NO), a non-freezing loss notification effect process is performed (step S781). In this non-freeze loss notification effect process, the game mode is a “lost notification notification” for displaying the effect mode (unfreezing effect without freeze) related to “non-freeze effect mode 2 for push order mistake” (see L104 in FIG. 9). "Production effect data" is set. Here, since the AT lottery is not selected, the “AT mode flag” is set to the OFF state.

  On the other hand, when the set state of the AT winning flag in the standby mode is ON (step S780: YES), a non-freeze winning notification effect process is performed (step S782). In the non-freeze winning notification effect process, the game mode stays in the “non-freeze effect mode 2 for push order mistake”, but because the AT lottery results in the freeze standby mode, it becomes “AT lottery winning state”. In the final game number, in order to notify that the AT lottery has been won, similar to the processing content of step S779 described above, the “winning notice” "Production effect data" is set. Here, since the AT winning state is in effect, the “AT mode flag” is set to the ON state as a setting process before starting the AT mode transition.

(4-2. Production process when all cylinders are stopped: FIGS. 29 to 30)
Next, with reference to FIG. 29, the all-torso-stopping effect process will be described. The all-cylinder stop-time effect process shown in FIG. 29 is an effect process when all the torso stops, and is executed based on an effect control command (for example, a winning information command, a mode information command, etc.) related to the all-turn cylinder stop. Process. Here, a description will be given focusing on the effect process executed based on information included in the winning information command, which is particularly related to the present invention.

  In FIG. 29, the effect control unit 410 first analyzes the content of the “winning information command” and acquires game result information included in the content (step S801). This information is stored in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 421b.

  Next, the current production mode is acquired (step S802), and according to the production mode (steps S803 to S807), “production management process during normal production mode during stop (step S808)”, “transition during replay assist mode during stop” Effect management process (step S809), "Stop freeze freeze mode effect management process (step S810)", "Pre-stop AT game effect management process (step S811)", "Stop AT game effect management process (Step S812) "and" Other effects management processing when the rotating cylinder stops (Step S813) ". These processes are mainly performed according to each performance mode, such as the appearance of an effect (for example, a winning effect) related to the stoppage of all trunks (when the game result is derived), and the transition control of the effect state based on the game result. The production process required when all the cylinders are stopped is performed. Of the above-described production management processes, “production management process during freeze stop mode during stop (step S810)” that is closely related to the present invention will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Regarding production management process during stop replay assist mode (step S809))
The “production management process during transition replay assist mode at stop (step S809)” is executed when the production mode is “transition replay 1 assist notification mode (53H)” or “transition replay 2 assist notification mode (63H)”. The

  In the stop replay assist mode effect management process at the time of stop, in the case of (α) transition replay 1 assist notification mode (53H), when the transition replay 1 wins, the effect mode is set to “winning effect mode for winning notification ( 12H) 'and "Transition Replay 1 Stop Mode Transition Process" and (β) Transition Replay 2 Assist Notification Mode (63H), when Transition Replay 2 wins, the effect mode is set to' For Loss Notification "Transition replay 2 stop mode transition process" for transition to the freeze effect mode (22H) 'is included. Furthermore, if the transition replay 3 or normal replay 1 due to a mistake in (γ) push order is won, the production mode is changed to “freeze production mode 1 (32H) for push order mistake” when the AT lottery is won. In the case of non-winning, a “push order miss mode transition process” for shifting to “push order miss freeze effect mode 2 (43H)” is included.

  As a result, even if the player makes a push order mistake in the assist notification game related to the transition replays A and B, and the main mode is not shifted to the regular main mode, a freeze standby corresponding to the AT lottery result is started from the next game. It is possible to shift to a production mode related to the mode. Then, the “notification effect” corresponding to the AT lottery result appears in the eighth game of the final game, and the AT lottery result is notified to the player (notification game end effect process (step of FIG. 26 (step S760)).

  Further, in “other effects management process at the time of stopping the spinning” (step S813), an effect process at the time of stopping all the times of spinning in the bonus game or in the initial mode is performed.

(4-2-1. Stop Freeze Standby Mode Production Management Process (Step S810): FIG. 30)
Next, with reference to FIG. 30, the production management process (step S810) during the freeze-while-stop mode is described. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing details of the effect management process during the freeze-stopped mode during stop.

  In the production management process during the freeze standby mode at the time of stop, the production mode is the production mode related to the freeze standby mode (freeze production mode for winning notification (12H), freeze production mode for lost notification (22H), non-freeze for pushing order mistake) The effect processing in effect mode 1 (during winning) (33H), non-freeze effect mode 2 for pressing order mistake (not selected) (43H): see FIGS. 9 and 10 (b)) is performed.

  In FIG. 30, the effect control unit 410 first acquires the number of remaining games from the remaining game number counter, and determines whether or not the number of remaining games is zero (step S851). When the number of remaining games is zero (step S851: = 0), it is determined that the freeze standby mode has ended in the current game, and the effect mode transition setting process at the end of the freeze standby mode is performed (step S856).

  Here, the setting state of the AT mode flag is confirmed. If the AT mode flag is ON, the effect mode is set to “precursor game (0CH)” in order to shift the game mode to “precursor AT mode”. If the AT mode flag is not in the ON state, that is, in the OFF state, the effect mode is set to “normal effect mode (FFH)” in order to shift the game mode to “normal mode 1”. Since the main mode at the end of the freeze standby mode is set to the normal game mode (FFH) (see step S436 in the freeze standby mode management process of FIG. 18), in this process, the “predictive AT mode” or “ The mode is shifted to “normal mode 1” (see FIG. 10C). Then, the process proceeds to step S855, where the production data for the effect to appear according to the current winning combination is set (step S855). This exits the effect management process during the freeze-stopped mode at the time of stop.

  However, if the number of remaining games is not zero (step S852: ≠ 0), it is determined that the freeze standby mode is still ongoing, and processing related to the promotion transition in the freeze standby mode in the next steps 852 to S854 is performed.

  In the process of step 852, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is “transition replay 1” (step S852). When the winning combination is the transition replay 1 (step S852: YES), it is then determined whether or not the AT mode winning flag in the standby mode is ON (step S853).

  When the AT winning flag in the standby mode is in the ON state (step S853: YES), the “AT winning transition transition replay stop mode transition process” related to the promotion transition is performed (step S854). Here, when the current production mode is the “freeze production mode for lost notification (22H)”, the production mode is changed to the “freeze production mode for winning notification (12H) in order to shift the game mode to the“ freeze mode for winning notification ”. ) ”.

  Note that the main mode corresponding to the “freeze effect mode for loss notification (effect mode: 22H)” is the “freeze game mode for lose notification (main mode: 22H)”. A mode shift occurs, and a transition is made to the “winning game mode for winning notification (main mode: 12H)” (see steps S432 to S435 in FIG. 18). As a result, the game mode becomes the “winning notification freeze mode (see FIG. 10C)”, and the game mode is promoted to the lost notification freeze mode. Further, when the current production mode is other than the “freeze production mode for loss notification (22H)”, the production mode does not change even if the transition replay 1 wins.

[Second Embodiment]
In the embodiment described above (the first embodiment), the mode that can be shifted to the AT mode when triggered by the AT lottery executed before the freeze standby mode has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the following embodiment (second embodiment) can be employed. Hereinafter, the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 35 is a state transition diagram showing an outline of the transition state between the freeze standby modes of the swivel type gaming machine according to the second embodiment. In this embodiment, as the game form, AT lottery is not executed before entering the freeze standby mode, or AT lottery is executed before entering the freeze standby mode, but the winning probability is higher than that in the freeze standby mode. Has a low probability. In short, the game mode is such that the AT mode can be shifted to the AT mode by the AT lottery executed during the freeze standby mode. In the freeze standby mode according to the present embodiment, the AT lottery is more effective than the normal mode 1. It acts as an “AT high-accuracy mode” that has changed to a high probability state.

  In the following description, components that are substantially the same as those in the above-described embodiment will be omitted as appropriate in order to avoid repeated description, and differences from the embodiment will be mainly described. Further, as in the first embodiment, description of the game mode related to the initial mode and the bonus game is omitted. In the second embodiment, the AT lottery is not executed during the game mode other than the freeze standby mode because the AT high-accuracy mode is provided.

  The second embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, first, in the normal mode 1, “AT high-accuracy mode transition lottery” for shifting to the freeze standby mode is executed (see the column A201 in FIG. 35). This AT high-accuracy mode transition lottery is executed on the side of the effect control unit 410 based on the “AT high-accuracy mode transition lottery table” shown in FIG.

  The “AT high-accuracy mode transition lottery table” is used when the production mode is in the initial production mode (F0H) or the normal production mode (FFH). ”Is determined in association with the winning combination type (AT high-accuracy mode lottery opportunity) and the freeze effect type (no freeze occurred, freezes 1 to 3). For example, in the normal game 1 (normal production mode: FFH), if “strong watermelon (winning number 5)” is won in this game and the freeze production type is “not generated” (not shown), In the case, with a probability of '64 / 256 ', the AT high-accuracy mode transition lottery is “winning”. In the AT high-accuracy mode, basically, a lottery subject with a low win probability and a freeze effect type with a low win probability win the AT high-accuracy mode transition lottery with a high probability. However, the strong cherry has a lower internal lottery probability than the strong watermelon, but exceptionally, it is determined that the winning expectation to the AT high accuracy mode is relatively increased.

  When the AT high-accuracy mode transition lottery is won, the effect mode is shifted to the current “normal mode 1” to “normal mode 3” (see the game route A201 → L201 in FIG. 35). In the present embodiment, whether or not to win the AT high-accuracy mode shift lottery is the first condition for shifting to the AT mode. Therefore, it can be said that one of the greatest concerns of the player is whether or not to win the AT high-accuracy mode transition lottery.

  When the AT high-accuracy mode transition lottery is won and the game mode is shifted to the “normal mode 3”, the transition replay 2 wins when the transition replay B is elected, and the player turns according to the contents. If the torso is stopped, the game mode is shifted to the “freeze mode for lost notification ('main mode 22H' + 'effect mode 22H')” related to the freeze standby mode (see the game route from L201 to L202 in the figure). When a mistake is made in the pushing order, the mode is shifted to the “non-freezing mode 2 for pushing order mistake ('main mode 32H' + 'production mode 43H')" (the game route of L201 → M201 in the figure) reference).

  Here, in the present embodiment, the freeze standby mode that is shifted first is shifted to the “freeze mode for lose notification” or “non-freeze mode 2 for pushing order mistake” related to the “AT lottery non-winning state”. It has become. This is because, in the case of the present embodiment, an AT lottery that triggers the transition to the AT mode can be executed during the freeze standby mode. That is, winning the AT lottery in the freeze standby mode is the second condition for shifting to the AT mode. Therefore, it can be said that whether or not the AT lottery in the freeze standby mode is won is an event that the player expects most. This is different from the first embodiment in which the AT lottery is executed during the normal mode 1 and the mode can be shifted to the freeze standby mode after the AT lottery.

(AT lottery in freeze standby mode (AT high accuracy mode))
The AT lottery is executed on the effect control unit 410 side based on the “AT high probability mode AT lottery table” shown in FIG. Here, “AT high-precision mode AT lottery table” indicates that the play mode is “freeze production mode for loss notification (22H) or non-freeze mode for pushing order mistake (not being won)” (43H) related to the freeze standby mode. ), The basic configuration is the same as that of the AT lottery table of FIG.

  The above-mentioned “AT lottery table during AT high-accuracy mode” is different from the AT lottery table of FIG. 31 in that the winning probability by AT lottery is relatively high as shown in the figure. For example, if “strong watermelon (winning number 5)” is won in this game and the freeze effect type is “not generated” (not shown), the AT lottery is selected with a probability of “12288/65536”. The winning probability is higher than the AT lottery in FIG. In addition, there are more types of lottery triggers for AT lottery during AT high-accuracy mode than for AT lottery in FIG. 31 (for example, AT1, normal replay A, special replay A, etc.). The AT lottery may be executed even during the normal mode 1, but at least the AT high accuracy mode is more AT than the normal mode 1 in order to make the AT high accuracy mode meaningful. It is important to make the lottery winning probability (AT mode transition probability) relatively high.

  In the present embodiment, the subsequent game route differs depending on whether the mode has been shifted to the “losing notification freeze mode” or the “push order miss non-freezing mode 2 (non-winning)”. Hereinafter, the case where the mode is shifted to the “freeze mode for losing notification” and the case where the mode is shifted to the “non-freeze mode 2 for pushing order mistake” will be described separately.

(When shifting from the normal mode 3 to the freeze mode for losing notification: fifth to seventh game routes)
First, the game transition state in the freeze standby mode when the mode is shifted to the “lost notification freeze mode” will be described. When shifting to the “losing notification freeze mode”, there are the following (e) fifth game route, (f) sixth game route, and (g) seventh game route.

(5th game route: If you win the AT lottery during the freeze standby mode)
(E) Game by “Freeze mode for lost notification (L202: Between 1 to 7 games in the roaring production section)” → (AT lottery winning, transition replay 1 winning (in this case, assist notification at transition replay A winning) Mode transition) → Final game “Freeze mode for winning notification (W203: Eighth game of notification effect)” and “Blessed effect with freeze” occur.

(Sixth game route: When the AT lottery was won during the freeze standby mode, but the lottery subject (transition replay 1) related to the game mode transition was not won during the freeze standby mode)
(F) “Freeze mode for lost notification (L202: Between 1 to 7 games in the turn production section)” → (AT lottery win, transition replay 1 non-winning, no game mode transition) → final game “freeze mode for lost notification ( W203: Eighth game of announcement effect) ”,“ Resurrection effect with freeze ”occurs.

(Seventh game route: If the AT lottery is not won during the freeze standby mode)
(G) “Freeze mode for loss notification (L202: Between 1 to 7 games in the roaring effect section)” → (AT lottery not won, no game mode transition) → Last game “Freeze mode for lose notification (W203: Notification effect) 8th game) ”,“ Sorry production with freeze ”.

  The fifth game route is the number of games (7 games) before the final game (8 games) in which the AT lottery is won during the “losing notification freeze mode (L202)” and the freeze waiting mode ends in the AT winning state (7). If the transition replay A is won by the time of the game), the transition replay 1 assist notification is generated. At this time, the game route is such that when the transition replay 1 wins, the game mode is promoted and shifted from the “freeze mode for lost notification (L202)” to the “freeze mode for winning notification (W203)”. This fifth game route is in the AT lottery winning state during the “losing notification freeze mode (L102)” of the first embodiment, and finally promoted to the “winning notification freeze mode (W103)”. Is substantially the same as the case. Note that the notification mode of the final game related to the fifth game route is the same as the “winning notification freeze mode (W103)” according to the first embodiment (“(C) No. 1 in the first embodiment”). Description of “3 gaming routes”, see S773 in FIG. 27).

  In the sixth game route, the AT lottery was won during the “freeze mode for losing notification”, but the game was not selected for the transition replay A by the seventh game before the eight games before the freeze standby mode ended. A game route such as staying in the “freeze mode for losing notification” until the final game. This sixth game route was in the AT lottery winning state during the “losing notification freeze mode (L102)” of the first embodiment, but the promotion transition did not occur, and until the final game, This is substantially the same as the case of staying in the “freeze mode (L103)”. Note that the notification mode of the final game related to the sixth game route is the same as the case where the “freezing with revival effect” in the “freeze mode for lost notification (W103)” according to the first embodiment appears. Yes (see “(c) Third gaming route” in the first embodiment, step S774 in FIG. 27: YES → see processing route in S776).

  The seventh game route is a game route in which the player does not win the AT lottery during the “losing notification freeze mode” and stays in the “losing notification freeze mode” until the final game. This seventh game route is substantially the same as the case where the AT lottery was not won during the “losing notification freeze mode (L102)” of the first embodiment (step S774 in FIG. 27: NO). (Refer to the processing route in S775). The final game notification mode relating to the seventh game route is the same as the case where the “unfortunate presentation with freeze” in the “freeze mode for loss notification (W103)” according to the first embodiment appears. (Refer to “(c) Third gaming route” in the first embodiment, see step S774 in FIG. 27: NO → S776).

(When shifting from normal mode 3 to non-freeze mode 2 for non-push order (non-winning): 8th to 9th game routes)
Next, the game transition state in the freeze standby mode when the mode is shifted to “non-freeze mode 2 for push order mistake (non-winning)” will be described. When the “non-freeze mode 2 for push order mistake (non-winning)” is entered, there are the following (h) eighth game route and (re) ninth game route.

(Eighth game route: When the AT lottery is won during the freeze standby mode)
(H) “Non-freeze mode for pushing order 2 (M201: between 1 and 7 games in the turn effect section)” → (AT lottery winning) → “Non-freezing mode for pushing order 1 (W204: 8 games for announcement effect) Eyes) ”and“ Freeze-free blessing ”.

(9th game route: If you are not selected in the AT lottery during the freeze standby mode)
(Li) “Non-freeze mode 2 for pushing order mistake (M201: 1-7 games in the turn effect section)” → (AT lottery not won) → “Non-freeze mode 2 for pushing order mistake (L204: Notification effect 8) Game eyes) ”,“ Sorry production without freeze ”.

  In the eighth game route, the AT lottery is won during the “non-freeze mode 2 for pushing order mistake (not elected) (M201)”, the game mode is promoted and the game mode is promoted (the effect mode is shifted to “33H”). A game route such as staying in “non-freeze mode 1 for pushing order mistake (M201)”. This eighth game route is won in the AT lottery in “Non-freeze mode 2 for push order mistake (M101)” (M101) of the first embodiment, and “Non-freeze mode 1 for push order mistake (win) It is substantially the same as the case of being promoted to “Middle) (L201)”. Note that the final game announcement mode relating to the eighth game route is the “non-freeze blessing effect” in the “non-freeze mode for pushing order 1 (winning) (W104)” according to the first embodiment. It is the same as the case where it is issued (see step S778 in FIG. 28: YES → S78 processing route).

  The ninth game route is “Non-freeze mode 2 for push order mistake” (“Missing non-freeze mode 2 for push order” (M201)). It is a game route such as staying in “not winning” (L204). This ninth game route is substantially the same as the case where the AT lottery was not won during the “non-freeze mode 2 for pushing order mistake (non-winning) (M101)” of the first embodiment. . In addition, the notification mode of the final game related to the ninth game route is “sorry production without freezing” in “non-freezing mode 2 for pushing order mistake (non-winning) (L104)” according to the first embodiment. This is the same as the case where it appears (see step S778 in FIG. 28: NO → S781 processing route).

(Regarding the normal replay 1 win related to transition replay B in normal mode 3)
Although not shown, if the player makes a mistake in pushing order and “Normal Replay 1” wins when the assist notification of transition replay 2 in the normal mode 3 occurs, the main mode does not shift, but the effect mode Is shifted to “Non-freeze production mode 2 for non-winning order (M201)”, and on the production, it is assumed that the non-freeze production mode 2 for push order mistake (non-winning) is presented. To.

  In this case, the main control unit 400 side performs the game processing as “normal game mode (FFH)”, but since the effect mode is “non-freeze effect mode 2 for pushing order mistake (not winning)” The game mode itself is a pseudo “non-freeze mode 2 for pushing order mistake (not winning) (main mode“ FFH ”+ effect mode“ 43H ”)”. That is, even if the main mode does not shift to the original game mode due to the control on the side of the effect control unit 410, the AT high-accuracy mode is changed by the effect process. As a result, the production mode is the same as the “high freeze mode non-freeze production mode 2 (during non-winning)”, which is the AT high-accuracy mode, and there is no disadvantage to the player. In this case, since the AT lottery result can be notified, it is considered that no particular problem occurs. This is the same as the case where the normal replay 1 wins due to a push order error when the assist notification of the transition replays 1 and 2 in the normal modes 2 and 3 occurs in the first embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, any one of the fifth to ninth gaming routes as described above is followed, and the mode is shifted to the AT mode via the precursor AT mode.

  In the present embodiment (the second embodiment), the AT lottery is executed only during the freeze standby mode. However, in other game modes other than the freeze standby mode, for example, in the initial mode and the normal mode 1 AT lottery may be executed. However, as in the present embodiment, in the case of a game mode in which the freeze standby mode is made to function as an “AT high-accuracy mode” and an AT winning expectation is given more than other game modes, the AT in the other game modes described above is used. The winning probability of the lottery is preferably lower than the winning probability of the AT lottery in the AT high-accuracy mode.

  The second embodiment described above can be configured as follows. The parentheses indicate corresponding elements in the embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this.

A game result display means (rotor device 210) for deriving and displaying a game result by a combination of symbols at the time of stopping each of the spinning cylinders, having a plurality of spinning cylinders on which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed;
Starting means (rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11) for rotating each rotating cylinder under predetermined game start conditions;
In response to the operation of the starting means, a lottery is performed for a plurality of types of roles, and a winning lottery means (S16 (internal lottery process) in FIG. 11, FIG. 5 (role lottery table)) for determining a winning combination;
A plurality of stopping means (rotating cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, 12c) provided corresponding to each of the rotating cylinders for individually stopping the rotation of the rotating cylinders;
In response to the operation of the stop means, stop control means for controlling the stop of the spinning so that a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination can be derived and displayed as the game result (S19 in FIG. 11 (rotation stop processing)) When,
Based on predetermined execution conditions, delay state control means (S17 in FIG. 11 (rotation effect management processing) in FIG. 11) and S18 in FIG. 11 (initiating rotation in the rotation) are executed to control a delay state that delays the game progress from the normal game progress. Setting processing), FIG. 33), and
A spinning-type game machine configured to be able to give a player a game value according to the game result, and a first privilege grant (for example, AT high-accuracy mode) to the player based on a predetermined lottery condition First profit granting lottery means for executing the first grant lottery (AT high-accuracy mode transition lottery);
The first specific condition is established based on the result of lottery by the first profit granting lottery means (for example, establishment of the AT high-accuracy mode (freeze standby mode) transition confirmation condition. In this embodiment, the AT high-accuracy mode) A specific condition establishment means that wins the lottery and the execution of the transition replay 2 assist notification in the winning game of the transition replay B in the normal mode 3 satisfies the first specific condition);
When the first specific condition is satisfied, a second profit grant lottery that executes a second grant lot (AT lottery) related to the second privilege grant (transition to AT mode) to the player based on a predetermined lottery condition Means,
A game in which the first specific condition is satisfied is set as a base game (for example, an execution notification game of transition replay 2 in the normal mode 3), and at least a plurality of game destinations (for example, 8 after the base game) from the base game. The game) is determined as a notification effect execution game in which a lottery result notification effect for notifying information related to the second grant lottery result is executed (for example, a game for executing a notification effect for notifying an AT lottery result is referred to as a base game) A notification effect execution game determination means that determines 8 games ahead of
First game mode control means for executing and controlling a first game mode (AT high-accuracy mode (freeze standby mode)) related to the first privilege grant after the base game;
Based on the second grant lottery result, after the notification effect execution game, the second game mode related to the second privilege grant (if the AT lottery is won, after the freeze standby mode ends, the AT mode is entered. Second game mode control means for performing execution control of;
With
When the first condition is satisfied after the first specific condition is satisfied (for example, when the AT lottery is won and the transition replay 1 wins), the delay state ( The lottery result notifying effect is executed in association with the freeze state (for example, winning effect for freezing notification (for example, congratulatory effect with freezing), freezing effect for dismissing notification (for example, disappointing effect with freezing), etc .: final in FIG. (See the 8G game)
If the second condition is satisfied after the first specific condition is satisfied (for example, winning the AT lottery, and the transition replay 1 is not won due to a push order error during the assist notification executed thereafter) In the case where the AT lottery is not won, or in the notification effect execution game, the lottery result notification effect (for example, a no-freeze effect for winning notification (for example, a blessed effect without freeze), a lose notice in the notification effect execution game. For example, a production without a freeze (for example, an unfortunate production without freeze): refer to the final game 8G in FIG.

[Third Embodiment]
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above, a game in which a freeze effect is scheduled to occur (hereinafter referred to as “base game”) is a “state transition trigger” such as transition replays A and B. The game in which the winning combination (transition replays 1 to 3) related to the game is established (winning), that is, the form determined from the “base game” to at least a plurality of game destinations (eight game destinations after the base game) (FIG. 9). W101 → W102, W101 → M101, L101 → L102, see L202 and M201 in FIG. 35). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the base game in the freeze standby mode can be determined based on the following trigger. This will be described below as a third embodiment.

  In the third embodiment, the number of consecutive winnings of a specific symbol combination (transition opportunity winning combination) related to “push order regulation combination (AT1 to 4, transition replay A, B, or special replay A, B, etc.)” This is an embodiment in which the base game in the freeze standby mode can be determined when the predetermined number of times is reached. This will be described in detail below. In addition, about the same content as 1st Embodiment, in order to avoid duplication description, it demonstrates, abbreviate | omitting suitably.

  Here, when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied (for example, as in the first embodiment, this is equivalent to winning an AT lottery or a fake freeze standby mode lottery), When a winning combination (transition opportunity winning combination) wins multiple times (for example, twice), the game is determined as a base game, and at least a plurality of game destinations are assigned from the base game (for example, an AT lottery result) The form determined as the execution game in which the “lottery result notification effect” for notifying information on the game is executed will be described.

  In order to facilitate understanding of the third embodiment, the flow of determining the base game according to the present embodiment will be briefly described.

  In the present embodiment, AT lottery is first executed, and based on the AT lottery result (for example, winning the AT lottery of the first embodiment or winning the fake freeze standby mode lottery), transition replay 1 or transition replay 2, An assist notification permitting state (for example, corresponding to the normal mode 2 or the normal mode 3 of the first embodiment) occurs. Under the assist notification permission state, it is triggered by a winning order determining combination (for example, transition replay A or transition replay B) that allows a transition trigger winning combination (for example, transition replay 1 or transition replay 2) to be won. In addition, an assist notification for winning the winning combination is continuously generated over a plurality of games.

  For convenience of explanation, assuming that the above-described assist notification allowable state is the normal mode 2 of the first embodiment, when “transition replay 1” of transition replay A is “two consecutive wins”. Is determined as the base game of the true freeze standby mode (winning notification freeze mode) (for example, the game shifts to W102 in FIG. 9 from the next game in two consecutive wins). On the other hand, in the case of normal mode 3, when “transition replay 2” of transition replay B “wins twice consecutively”, this is the base point of the fake freeze standby mode (freeze mode for losing notification). The game is determined (for example, the game is shifted to L102 in FIG. 9 from the next game in two consecutive wins). At least a plurality of game destinations from the base game (for example, the eighth game after the base game) is determined as an execution game for executing a lottery result notification effect for notifying information related to the AT lottery result. In the winning notification freeze mode, as the lottery result notification effect in the execution game, as in the first embodiment, a notification effect with a delayed state (freeze state) (for example, a congratulatory effect with freeze or a disappointment effect with freeze) ”Is executed, and in the freeze notification freeze mode,“ notification effect without delay state (freeze state) (for example, blessing effect without freeze or unfortunate effect without freeze) ”is executed.

  Here, “continuous winning” refers to, for example, a case where, after the first transition replay 1 is won, the transition replay 1 is won again by winning the transition replay A in the subsequent games. Therefore, if the transition replay 1 is missed in a subsequent game after the first transition replay 1 is won, the game does not enter “continuous winning” and is not shifted to the freeze standby mode.

  The problem here is a case where a specific winning combination that was supposed to win if the assist notification is followed does not win due to a push order error. Here, this case corresponds to a case in which the transition replay 1 or the transition replay 2 is missed and two consecutive winnings cannot be made. In particular, if the configuration is such that only the base game in the freeze standby mode is determined on condition that a consecutive winning combination of a specific winning combination is made, if the consecutive winning is not possible, the transition to the freeze waiting mode cannot be made, and again the transition opportunity role We will wait for two consecutive wins. For this reason, there is a problem that the number of games until the transition to the freeze standby mode is increased, and the progress of the game is delayed.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, even if a pressing order mistake is made, at this time, as in the first embodiment, a notification effect without a freeze state is executed in a plurality of game destinations from the base game number. For this reason, a transition is made to a freeze standby mode corresponding to “non-freeze mode 1 for pushing order mistake (during selection)” or “non-freeze mode 2 for pushing order mistake (during selection)”. Thereby, when the transition to the freeze standby mode is determined internally, the transition to the freeze standby mode is surely made, and the result of whether or not the AT lottery is successful can be always notified in the final game number. As a result, it is possible to solve the problem that the number of games increases unnecessarily and the progress of the game is delayed.

  Here, regarding the present embodiment, it is preferable to link the control relationship between the main control unit 400 and the effect control unit 410 as follows. In the following, for the convenience of explanation, in order to avoid duplication, it is determined that the “Transition Replay 1” related to the Transition Replay A in the case of winning the AT lottery wins twice and the transition to the freeze standby mode. However, the explanation will be focused on the case where the transition replay 1 'can be won only once or once due to a push order mistake, and the transition replay B in the case where the AT lottery is not won (lost) The case where the “transition replay 2” is continuously won and the case where there is a push order mistake will be described while omitting appropriately.

  First, with the AT lottery on the side of the production control unit 410, it is determined whether or not to shift to the freeze standby mode (here, the true freeze standby mode or the false freeze standby mode). Here, since the case where the AT lottery is won is representatively described, the assist notification of “Transition Replay 1” is executed at the time of Transition Replay A winning as the assist notification by the effect control unit 410 side. In this regard, the control is substantially the same as that during the “normal mode 2” stay according to the first embodiment.

  On the main control unit 400 side, the number of winnings of the transition replay 1 is counted, and when there is a continuous winning, the game is set as a base game, and from the base game to at least a plurality of game destinations (for example, 8 game destinations) It is determined as an “execution game” for executing a notification effect for notifying the AT lottery result.

  Specifically, the main control unit 400 includes a continuous winning counter for a specific winning combination (here, transition replay 1), and switches from the current main mode to another main mode based on the counter value of the counter. Transition control is possible. In the case of this embodiment, on the main control unit 400 side, whether or not the transition replay 1 has won consecutive winnings (here, two consecutive winnings) is monitored by the “continuous winning number counter for transition replay 1”, and transition replaying is performed. It is configured to be able to shift to the “winning game mode for winning notification (main mode: 12H)” according to one consecutive winning. The “transition replay 1 consecutive winnings counter” is “zero cleared” when there is no consecutive winnings. The present embodiment also includes a “continuous winning number counter for transition replay 2” for monitoring the consecutive winnings of transition replay 2, and based on the counter value of the counter, “freeze game mode for lost notification ( “Main mode: 22H)” can be shifted.

(If you do not win consecutive wins due to a push order mistake)
As described above, as long as the transition replays 1 and 2 do not win consecutively, the freeze does not occur, that is, the transition replays 1 and 2 wins only “0” or “1” continuously due to a push order mistake. If there is no winning, no freeze will occur. However, in this case, as in the first embodiment, the notification of the AT lottery result is left to the effect control on the effect control unit 410 side, and the AT lottery result is correctly notified without generating the freeze effect. Be able to. This will be described in detail below.

  As described above, the main control unit 400 side can know the production mode managed by the production control unit 410 side, the lottery result by the AT lottery, what kind of assist notification has occurred in this game, and the like. Can not. That is, the main control unit 400 only manages whether or not there is a consecutive number of winnings that should be scheduled for freezing when the transfer replays 1 and 2 win, for example, when the transfer replay 1 wins, It is not possible to know whether the player has won in the assist notification generation game based on the AT lottery win or the player has won due to the player's pushing order error.

  On the other hand, on the side of the production control unit 410, these execution states are grasped by the production process relating to the AT lottery result, the production mode, the assist notification type, and the like. When the transition replay A is won, the assist notification for the transition replay 1 is executed at least twice. At this time, if the player correctly follows the assist notification content, the continuous winning of the transition replay 1 becomes definitive. However, there may be a case where the player makes a push order mistake and the transition replay 1 does not continuously win.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the assist notification is executed an upper limit number of times (here, 2 times), and if the transition replay 1 does not win continuously even after the upper limit number of times is executed, according to the AT lottery result, As in the first embodiment, “non-freeze effect mode 1 for pushing order mistake (winning) (for example, production mode 33H in the first embodiment)” or “non-freeze effect mode 2 for pushing order mistake ( “Non-winning” (for example, presentation mode in the first embodiment: 43H) ”).

  That is, on the production control unit 410 side, the game for which the assist notification is executed the upper limit number of times is set as a base game, and information about the AT lottery result is provided at least a plurality of games ahead of the base game (for example, the eighth game after the base game) Is determined as an execution game for executing the lottery result notification effect, and the effect mode is shifted to the effect mode for realizing the freeze standby mode. In this embodiment, when it is determined to shift to the freeze standby mode, an assist notification is generated, but the number of executions of the assist notification is limited to a predetermined upper limit number. Then, a game in which the assist notification is executed for the upper limit number of times is set as a base game, and an execution game for executing a notification effect to notify the AT lottery result to a plurality of game destinations from the base game is determined. Thus, as in the first embodiment, if the player does not make a mistake in the pressing order, the game is shifted to the freeze standby mode with freeze by continuous winning (the winning notification freeze mode or the lost notification freeze mode), and the game Even if the player makes a mistake in the pressing order, the mode is shifted to the freeze standby mode without freezing (the non-freezing modes 1 and 2 for the pressing order mistake), and in any case, the notification effect is executed in the execution game, and the AT lottery result Can be notified without fail. Thus, even if the player makes a mistake in the pressing order and does not shift to the correct game mode that should be transferred, the AT lottery result can be correctly notified by the effect control by the effect control unit 410 side.

  In the third embodiment, as a representative example, “push order prescribed re-playing roles” such as transition replays A and B have been described as the lottery target roles for determining the base game related to the freeze standby mode. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to employ push order regulation small roles such as AT1 to AT4. For example, if the assist notification related to the 12-sheet AT role is executed a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 2 times) and the 12-sheet AT role continuously wins, the mode is shifted to the freeze standby mode in which the freeze effect is generated, If there is a mistake and the 12 AT winning combination does not win consecutively, the game is shifted to a freeze standby mode without freezing, and in any case, a notification effect is executed in the execution game, and the AT lottery result is surely notified.

  Note that in this embodiment, the 12-AT AT combination of AT1 to AT4 has one kind of pressing order, so that when the assist notification is generated, if the player knows the game contents well, the assist notification effect mode itself is the same effect. Also as an aspect, the winning combination type will be determined by the notified pressing order, and the fun of the game will be reduced. In other words, in order to shift to the freeze standby mode with freeze, if the assist notification is given, the player will be aware of which freeze standby mode will be switched from the pressing order, and freeze standby will occur. There is a risk of damaging the significance of the mode. In such a case, similarly to the relationship between the transition replay A and the transition replay B, the AT combination may be determined such that the pushing order in which the 12 AT combinations receive a prize among the different AT combinations is the same pressing order. . Further, in this embodiment, the pressing order of the 12 AT combinations related to AT1 is determined as “forward pressing”, and this pressing order is determined as a regular procedure. Therefore, in the case of the present embodiment, the push order may be appropriately assigned so that the player does not understand all or part of AT2 to AT4.

[Fourth Embodiment]
The first to third embodiments can be set as the following embodiments (fourth embodiment).

  In the fourth embodiment, when the transition to the freeze standby mode is determined based on the AT lottery result, the base game is determined on the condition that the predetermined number of games (the number of precursor games) has been consumed. Yes. Specifically, when an AT lottery is executed and it is determined to shift to the freeze standby mode based on the lottery result, after a predetermined number of games (the number of precursor games), for example, 32 games have been consumed. The assist notification permissible state related to the push order determining combination, for example, the normal mode 2 or the normal mode 3 is shifted to allow the generation of the assist notification regarding the transition replays A, B, etc. (specific conditions are established based on the AT lottery result) : Corresponds to the profit grant lottery means and the specific condition establishment means described in the first embodiment). As in the first to third embodiments already described, a base game can be determined (a game in which a specific condition is satisfied is set as a base game, and at least a plurality of game destinations from the base game are AT. It is determined as an execution game in which a notification effect for notifying information related to the lottery result is executed: corresponding to the notification effect execution game determination means described in the first embodiment).

  In this way, when the transition to the freeze standby mode is determined, in the configuration in which the base game is determined by digesting the number of predictor games, an effect of encouraging the expectation of transition to the freeze standby mode between the predictor games ( (A sign production) can appear. In addition, even if AT lottery is executed, there is a case where the transition to the freeze standby mode is not made (for example, when the fake freeze standby mode lottery is not won). I can feel the feeling. For example, when (A) the AT lottery is won, (B) when the AT lottery is not won but the false freeze standby mode lottery is won, or (C) the fake freeze standby mode lottery without winning the AT lottery In any case where the player has not won the game, the player is allowed to display the warning effect during the game period of the warning game, and the warning effects corresponding to these (A) to (C) are displayed. So, you can get a sense of your expectation of transition to freeze standby mode. Therefore, when the AT lottery opportunity is won, the game period until the player digests the precursor game can be enjoyed with a sense of tension and expectation, so that the fun of the game can be improved. In addition, the player is more likely to continue the game until the precursor game is consumed, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be increased.

  In the case of the above (A) to (C), the sign production is made to appear by a predetermined lottery (prediction production lottery) (prediction production lottery means (production control unit 410)), and the lottery is not won. In such a case, it can be configured to display a normal effect (a sign effect control unit (effect control unit 410) that displays a sign effect based on a lottery result by the sign effect lottery means). If the pre-rendering lottery is not selected, the pre-rendering will not be shown, but after the pre-play game has been exhausted, the freezing standby mode warning predicate can be suddenly shown. It can be expressed that the transition to the freeze standby mode is confirmed in a piercing form. It should be noted that the appearance probability of the sign effect by the sign effect lottery can be determined as appropriate. Preferably, when the transition to the freeze standby mode is confirmed (in the case of (A) or (B) above), the winning is made with a relatively higher probability than the transition to the freeze standby mode.

  In addition, a plurality of precursor games can be provided (for example, eight games, sixteen games, thirty-two games, etc.), and the number of precursor games can be determined by lottery (a plurality of precursor games can be selected from a plurality of precursor games). Predictor game number lottery means (production control unit 410) determined from the number of games. Even in this way, the game period until the precursor game is consumed can be played with tension and expectation, and the player may continue the game until the precursor game is consumed. The operating rate of the gaming machine can be increased.

[Fifth Embodiment]
The first to fourth embodiments can be the following embodiments (fifth embodiment).

  In the first to fourth embodiments described above, the transition to the freeze standby mode is determined in response to the AT lottery, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the following (D) to (E) can be configured.

  (D) After a specific condition is established, when a predetermined number of games has been consumed (when the number of ceiling games has been reached), a transition is made to the freeze standby mode.

  (E) After a specific condition is satisfied, each time a predetermined number of games are consumed (every time the number of ceiling games is reached (every time the number of periodic ceiling games is reached)), a transition is made to a freeze standby mode (so-called “periodic ceiling” Configuration with “number of games”).

  (F) If a predetermined number of games is consumed after a specific condition is established (when the number of ceiling games is reached), an AT lottery is forcibly executed (for example, in the game that has reached the number of ceiling games) The AT lottery is executed using a predetermined AT lottery table in which the AT lottery probability is determined in correspondence with the lottery object combination).

  (G) After a specific condition is established, every time a predetermined number of games are consumed, AT lottery is forcibly executed (configuration with “number of periodic ceiling games”).

  (H) When a predetermined number of games has been consumed after a specific condition is satisfied (when the number of ceiling games has been reached), forcibly shift to the AT high-accuracy mode (for example, when the number of ceiling games has been reached) After the game, shift to AT high accuracy mode).

  (I) After a specific condition is established, every time a predetermined number of games are consumed, the mode is forcibly shifted to the AT high-accuracy mode (configuration with “number of periodic ceiling games”).

  Here, the “specific condition” is a condition for determining a game that is a base point of the number of ceiling games or the number of periodic ceiling games. For example, a specific game mode (a specific main mode, a specific effect mode, or the like) ends. (For example, after an AT mode end game, after a bonus game end game, or after shifting to a normal mode), after main power is turned on, or after RAM is cleared. However, the present invention is not limited to these conditions. In addition, the structure which combined 1 type or multiple types among said (D)-(I) is applicable to the 1st-4th embodiment. By providing such conditions (D) to (I), the fun of the game can be further improved.

  The configuration in which the ceiling game and the periodic ceiling game are provided is particularly suitable when the freeze standby mode works as the “AT high-accuracy mode” (see the second embodiment). The reason is that every time a predetermined number of games are consumed (for example, a “ceiling game”, every time a relatively long number of games (for example, 1224 games) is consumed, a “periodic ceiling game” may be used. For example, when a relatively short number of games (for example, 256 games) are consumed, and when the AT lottery is forcibly executed (in the case of (G) above), The opportunity of AT high-accuracy mode can come.

  Thereby, the player can enjoy the game while expecting the arrival of the ceiling game and the periodic ceiling game. In addition, in a configuration in which a ceiling game or a periodic ceiling game is provided, the closer the current number of games reaches the number of ceiling games, the more players will continue to play the game, and the operating rate of the gaming machine This is also useful for the pachinko hall side.

[Sixth Embodiment]
In addition, a mode in which the freeze standby mode according to the first embodiment (hereinafter referred to as “AT non-high accuracy mode”) and the “AT high accuracy mode” of the freeze standby mode according to the second embodiment can be executed ( A sixth embodiment).

  In this embodiment, the “true freeze mode” when the AT lottery in the AT non-high accuracy mode is won, the “false freezing standby mode” when the AT lottery is not won, and the winning probability by the AT lottery than the normal mode. It can be configured to be able to execute multiple types of game modes with different profit states given to the player, such as an AT high-accuracy mode that favors the player, increasing the degree of freedom of gaming and making the game interesting It is excellent in terms of improvement. In this way, by configuring so that the AT non-high-accuracy mode and the AT high-accuracy mode can be generated, the game modes can be diversified and the fun of the game can be further improved.

  In the case where the AT non-high-accuracy mode and the AT high-accuracy mode are configured to be executable, which mode is generated under what conditions is not particularly limited as long as the object of the present invention can be achieved. . In addition, since the AT non-high accuracy mode or the AT high accuracy mode is a kind of chance mode related to the AT mode shift, it is preferable to shift from these modes to the normal mode. Specifically, it is possible to shift to the AT non-high accuracy mode or the AT high accuracy mode based on a predetermined transition condition during the normal mode. About this embodiment, it can be set as the following (J)-(L), for example.

  (J) In the AT non-high-accuracy mode, a lottery table (for example, “AT lottery table (FIGS. 31 and 32)” in which a transition probability is determined corresponding to a specific lottery target role as in the first embodiment. )) Is used to determine whether or not to shift to the mode, and the AT high-accuracy mode has a transition probability corresponding to a specific lottery target role as in the second embodiment. Whether or not to shift to the mode can be determined by lottery using a lottery table (for example, “AT high-accuracy mode shift lottery table (FIG. 36)”). In this case, a lottery target role that becomes a lottery trigger for the AT non-high accuracy mode may be different from a lottery target role that becomes a lottery trigger for the AT high accuracy mode. For example, weak bells, strong watermelons, weak cherries, and strong cherries are CA bells 1-2 as a trigger for the transition to AT non-high accuracy mode. It may be determined as a transition lottery trigger for transition to AT high-accuracy mode.

  (K) Also, the transition to the “AT non-high accuracy mode” and / or the “AT high accuracy mode” is performed in response to the arrival of the “ceiling game” or “periodic ceiling game” as in the fifth embodiment. Can be made. For example, in the AT non-high accuracy mode, whether or not to shift to the mode is determined by a lottery using the “AT lottery table (FIGS. 32 and 33)”. ”Or“ periodic ceiling game ”can be forcibly shifted. In addition, when the mode transition is triggered by the arrival of the “ceiling game” or the “periodic ceiling game”, the mode transition is determined by a predetermined lottery (for example, a lottery using the “AT high-accuracy mode transition lottery table (FIG. 36)”). You may do it.

  (L) It can be determined by a predetermined lottery (hereinafter, this lottery will be referred to as a “special transfer lottery”) to be shifted to the AT non-high-accuracy mode or the AT high-accuracy mode. In this case, the following (L-1) to (L-4) can be configured.

  (L-1) First, as the first stage lottery, the first special transition lottery is executed, and if it is won, it is shifted to the true freeze standby mode, and in the case of non-winning (losing), As a two-stage lottery, it can be determined whether to shift to a fake freeze standby mode or an AT high-accuracy mode. For the first special transition lottery, for example, a lottery table form such as the AT lottery table of FIG. 31 can be used. Further, when the first special transfer lottery is not won (lost), for example, a lottery table form such as the false freeze standby mode lottery table of FIG. 32 or the AT high-accuracy mode transfer lottery table of FIG. 36 is used. Then, the second special transition lottery is executed, and if it is won, it is shifted to the AT high-accuracy mode, and if it is not won, it is shifted to the fake freeze standby mode.

  In addition, the transition to each game mode is performed so that the assist notification regarding the transition replay 1 and the transition replay 2 is performed and the corresponding game mode is shifted according to the pressing order as in the first embodiment and the second embodiment. What is necessary is just to comprise. Further, the transition probability for each game mode can be freely determined (the same applies to the cases of (L-2) to (L-4) described later).

  (L-2) Further, for example, if the first special transition lottery is won, it is possible to shift to “true freeze standby mode”, and if it is not won, it is possible to shift to “AT high-accuracy mode”. In this case, the fake freeze standby mode may not be provided, and the second special transition lottery process may not be provided.

  (L-3) Moreover, in the above-mentioned form of (L-2), in the case of the first special transition lottery non-winning, it can be configured to shift to the AT high-accuracy mode by the third special transition lottery. In this case, with respect to the third special transition lottery mode, the transition probability to the AT high-accuracy mode may be uniformly set to 50% regardless of the winning combination. In addition, a transition probability corresponding to “winning role type” and / or “freeze type” may be determined. For example, if a weak cherry is a winning role, the transition probability is “10% (no freeze), 12.5% (freeze 1), 15% (freeze 2), 25% (freeze 3)”. In the case of a winning combination, a relatively high transition probability “20% (no freeze), 25% (freeze 1), 30% (freeze 2), 50% (freeze 3)” can be set. If the third special transition lottery is not won, that is, if it is not possible to shift to the AT high-accuracy mode, it may be configured to shift to the fake freeze standby mode.

(Concealment effect mode)
In addition, as in the above-described form (L (L-1 to L-3)), the game mode is selected from the AT non-high-accuracy mode and the AT high-accuracy mode by a predetermined lottery. When it is a structure, it is preferable to set it as the structure which implement | achieves the following production | presentation aspects.

  An effect mode that makes it unclear which game mode the AT non-high-accuracy mode or AT high-accuracy mode has been made, that is, “not in the AT non-high-accuracy mode” is notified (suggested) during the AT non-high accuracy mode The “effect mode” and the “AT high-accuracy mode effect mode” for notifying (suggesting) the AT high-accuracy mode are the same or similar (substantially the same) (the effect mode having the same state notification effect) ), And in which game mode the user is staying is preferably in a concealed state for production.

  For example, an image display effect such as a background effect in both game modes may be set to the same effect mode. More specifically, as a production mode relating to each game mode, for example, a “background production (state notification production)” indicating a game mode, a background production that informs the normal mode is a “day production that expresses daytime in fine weather. "The night effect that indicates that the AT non-high accuracy mode is in the middle of the night is the same as the" night effect "in which the AT high accuracy mode is notified. For example, the production mode is substantially the same. In this way, the player cannot grasp or grasp the current game mode by making the game non-accuracy mode or AT high-accuracy mode hidden from the production. Since it is difficult to play, you can enjoy the game while expecting what game mode the current game mode is, so the freeze standby mode will advance the game happily without presenting a digestive game aspect be able to.

  As described above, in the case where the state notification effect (background effect) having the same characteristics is made to appear in the AT non-high accuracy mode and the AT high accuracy mode, It may be configured such that it is impossible for the player side to grasp the game mode, but it may be configured to provide an inference element that causes the player to guess which game mode is being performed. . Specifically, the appearance rate of a specific effect (for example, a specific character effect) may be different between the AT non-high accuracy mode and the AT high accuracy mode. In the AT high-accuracy mode, the appearance rate of a specific performance can be set relatively higher than in the accurate mode (10% appearance rate in the AT non-high-accuracy mode, AT high-accuracy mode In the case of 15%). Further, for example, paying attention to the level of profit state, the appearance rate of a specific effect is expressed as “false freeze standby mode ≦ (or“ <”) AT high-accuracy mode ≦ (or“ <”) true freeze standby mode The relationship can be as follows. Thus, the player can enjoy the freeze standby mode while guessing the current game mode.

  In addition, you may employ | adopt the structure which combined multiple types of embodiment among each embodiment demonstrated above.

  Moreover, it can comprise so that the function part of the production | presentation control part 410 may bear the main control part 400 side. For example, when the pushing order determining combination is won, the main control unit 400 determines whether or not to execute assist notification, and transmits an effect control command including information to that effect to the effect control unit 410 side. Can do. In addition, the main control unit 400 can grasp the AT lottery trigger type and execute the AT lottery. In this case, the processing result information by the main control unit 400 side is included in the production control command and transmitted to the production control unit 410 side, so that the production control unit 410 executes the production process corresponding thereto. it can.

  In such a configuration, the main control unit 400 side can grasp what kind of assist notification has occurred in the current game, and what the AT lottery result is. It becomes possible to directly grasp the mode type.

  In each of the embodiments described above, a plurality of types of RT games having different replay probabilities are provided as the main control unit side gaming state (main mode). It may be a single game).

  In each of the embodiments described above, a game medium using a game medal is described. However, the game medium is not particularly limited to a medal. For example, it may be a game ball used in a ball game machine, or an electromagnetic recording (an electronic method, a magnetic method, or a recording made by a method that cannot be recognized by human perception. In other words, it may be a game medium using a computer provided for information processing by an electronic computer). In addition, when a game medium using electromagnetic recording is used instead of a real game medal or game ball, a so-called “enclosed game machine” can be used.

  The present invention is useful for a gaming machine capable of controlling a freeze state.

1 gaming machine housing,
2 Front door,
3 Display window (rotor viewing part),
3a winning line,
4 Display window (LCD screen viewing area),
5a, 5b, 5c
6 Liquid crystal display device,
6a Display screen (LCD screen),
7 medal slot,
8 MAX bet buttons,
9 1 bet button,
10 Credit checkout button,
11 rotation start lever,
12a, 12b, 12c Revolving rotation stop button,
13 Decorative lamp,
14 Operation panel section
15 Return button,
16 Speaker 17 Decorative panel section,
18 Medal tray
19 Medal payout exit,
210 Cylinder device,
310 External concentration terminal board,
330 lap trunk relay board,
340 Production I / F board,
340a input buffer circuit,
350 payout relay board,
360 stop switch board,
370 game relay board,
380 LED board,
400 main control board (main control unit),
401 microcomputer (main control board side),
401a main ROM,
401b main RAM,
401c main CPU,
401d CTC,
401e interrupt controller circuit;
402 I / O port circuit,
403 counter circuit,
404 I / F circuit,
404a output buffer circuit;
405 I / F circuit,
406 I / F circuit,
407 motor drive circuit,
408 switch input circuit,
410 production control unit,
420 production control board,
421 microcomputer (production control board side),
421a sub-ROM,
421b sub-RAM,
421c sub CPU,
421d CTC,
421e interrupt controller circuit,
422 I / O port circuit,
423 counter circuit,
430 Cylinder setting board,
440 power supply board,
450 payout control board,
460 LCD control board,
500 hopper units,
510 hopper motor,
520 Medal payout sensor.

Claims (2)

A game result display means for deriving and displaying a game result by a combination of symbols at the time of stopping each of the cirrus, having a plurality of circadians on which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed;
Starting means for rotating each cylinder under predetermined game start conditions;
In response to an operation of the starting means, a lottery means for performing a lottery for a plurality of types of roles and determining a winning combination, and
A plurality of stop means provided corresponding to each of the spinning cylinders for individually stopping the rotation of the spinning cylinders;
In response to the operation of the stop means, stop control means for controlling the stop of the spinning cylinder so that a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination can be derived and displayed as the game result;
Delay state control means for executing and controlling a delay state that delays the game progress from the normal game progress based on a predetermined execution condition,
A revolving type gaming machine configured to be able to give a player a game value according to the game result,
Based on a predetermined lottery condition, a profit granting lottery unit for executing a grant lottery regarding granting a privilege to a player;
Specific condition establishment means for establishing a specific condition based on the grant lottery result by the profit grant lottery means;
A game in which the specific condition is satisfied is set as a base game, and at least a plurality of game destinations from the base game are determined as a notification effect execution game in which a lottery result notification effect for notifying information on the granted lottery result is executed. A determination means,
After the specific condition is satisfied, if the first condition is satisfied, in the notification effect execution game, the lottery result notification effect is executed along with the delay state,
When the second condition is satisfied after the specific condition is satisfied, the lottery result notification effect is configured to be executed without the delay state in the notification effect execution game.
This is a spinning machine. A game result display means for deriving and displaying a game result by a combination of symbols at the time of stopping each of the cirrus, having a plurality of circadians on which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed;
Starting means for rotating each cylinder under predetermined game start conditions;
In response to an operation of the starting means, a lottery means for performing a lottery for a plurality of types of roles and determining a winning combination, and
A plurality of stop means provided corresponding to each of the spinning cylinders for individually stopping the rotation of the spinning cylinders;
In response to the operation of the stop means, stop control means for controlling the stop of the spinning cylinder so that a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination can be derived and displayed as the game result;
Delay state control means for executing and controlling a delay state that delays the game progress from the normal game progress based on a predetermined execution condition,
A revolving type gaming machine configured to be able to give a player a game value according to the game result,
Based on a predetermined lottery condition, first profit granting means for executing a first grant lottery regarding the first privilege grant to the player;
First specific condition establishment means for establishing a first specific condition based on the grant lottery result by the first profit grant lottery means;
When the first specific condition is satisfied, based on a predetermined lottery condition, a second profit granting lottery unit that executes a second grant lottery regarding the second privilege grant to the player;
A game in which the first specific condition is satisfied is a base game, and at least a plurality of game destinations from the base game is a notification effect execution game in which a lottery result notification effect for notifying information on the second grant lottery result is executed. A notification effect execution game determination means for determining;
First game mode control means for executing and controlling a first game mode related to the first privilege grant after the base game;
Based on the second grant lottery result, after the notification effect execution game, a second game mode control means for executing and controlling a second game mode related to the second privilege grant;
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After the first specific condition is satisfied, when the first condition is satisfied, the lottery result notification effect is executed in the notification effect execution game along with the delay state,
When the second condition is satisfied after the first specific condition is satisfied, the lottery result notification effect is executed without the delay state in the notification effect execution game.
This is a spinning machine.

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