JP2016112050A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance interest in a game.SOLUTION: In an AT preparation state, a sub control unit may perform a control to the AT after presentations are continuously performed for 5 games, and players are enabled to recognize a control is to be performed to the AT if the presentations are continuously performed for 5 games. In an AT non-winning state, when the presentations have been performed continuously for 4 games, if the presentation is performed at the fifth time, a continuous 5 game performance is realized to establish a prescribed condition, the sub control unit allows a performance of the presentation if in a specific state, but if not in the specific state, restricts a performance of the presentation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable. After the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is obtained by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. The present invention relates to a slot machine that can derive and win according to the display result.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery. The player first determines the number of bets by a BET operation, and performs a start operation (lever operation) in a state where a prescribed bet number is set. Thereby, the rotation of the reels is started, and the player stops the rotation by operating a stop button provided corresponding to each reel. When all reels stop rotating, a winning combination is obtained when a predetermined winning combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter referred to as a combination of symbols) is arranged on the winning line. Will occur. That is, in the slot machine, the game is advanced by the operation of the player.

  The winning combinations include, for example, small combinations, bonuses, and replays. The player can obtain a profit by paying out a predetermined number of medals (or game balls) for each type of small role when winning the small role, and the bonus winning is advantageous for the player. Profits can be obtained by shifting to the gaming state. In addition, the player can obtain a profit that the next game (re-game) can be performed without consuming a new medal (or game ball) for setting the number of bets in the replay winning.

  As an example of such a slot machine, the transition to the ART ready state is confirmed when the same performance is executed for five consecutive games in the precursor to transition to the chance zone, which is an advantageous state for the player, There is disclosed a technique for restricting the same effects from being continued in five games during a fake sign that does not shift to the ART ready state (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-57652 A

  In the technique described in Patent Document 1, the execution of the effect is controlled according to the presence or absence of the transition of ART (assist replay time), which is an advantageous state for the player, in order to give a law to the execution of the effect. However, there is a problem in that the execution of the effect cannot be controlled according to other situations other than the presence or absence of ART transition.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of improving the fun of games.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a slot machine according to the present invention includes:
A variable display unit (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
In the slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a winning can be generated according to the display result.
Privilege granting means for granting a privilege advantageous to the player (for example, the processing of steps Sd5 and Sd9 executed by the sub-control unit 91);
Predetermined event control means (for example, a process in which the sub-control unit 91 executes an effect and a process in which the main control unit 41 controls a freeze operation) that controls the occurrence of a predetermined event (for example, execution of the effect, freeze operation). ,
The predetermined event control means establishes a predetermined condition regarding the number of occurrences of the predetermined event (for example, a condition that a predetermined effect is continuously executed for five games) by generating the predetermined event when the privilege is given. By doing so, the player can recognize that the privilege has been granted (for example, the sub-control unit 91 executes the AT start effect 517 in the next game)
The predetermined event control means may cause the player to change in the next game when the predetermined event is satisfied when the predetermined event is generated in the next game when the privilege is not given. The occurrence of the predetermined event is permitted in a certain specific situation, and the occurrence of the predetermined event is restricted in the next game if it is not the specific situation (for example, steps Se2 to Se4 and Se11 executed by the sub-control unit 91) , Se12, Se21, Se22, Se31, Se32).
In the present application, the “privilege” includes, for example, “events advantageous to the player” such as paying out medals, executing replays, granting bonus / AT, executing premier effects, and the like.

  According to such a configuration, when a predetermined condition is satisfied when a predetermined event is generated in the next game when a privilege is not given, there is a possibility that the predetermined event occurs in a specific situation in the next game. Yes, a predetermined event will not occur unless it is a specific situation in the next game. As a result, the occurrence of the predetermined event can be controlled according to the specific situation, and the player is more interested in the occurrence of the predetermined event than the slot machine that cannot control the occurrence of the predetermined event according to the specific situation. This will improve the fun of the game.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
The predetermined event is an event in which an effect is executed,
The predetermined condition may be a condition (for example, a condition in which the effects are continuously executed for five games) in which the number of times the effects are continuously executed becomes a predetermined number of times (for example, five times).

According to such a configuration, since the player can recognize that the privilege has been granted if the number of times the performance is continuously executed becomes the predetermined number of times, the privilege is given when the number of times the performance is performed becomes the predetermined number of times. The player becomes more interested in the performance being executed than the slot machine to which no is given, and the interest of the game is further improved.
The predetermined condition is a condition in which the number of times that the effects are continuously executed becomes the predetermined number of times, but the execution of the effects is not limited to being continuous. For example, the predetermined condition is the number of times that the effects are executed. May be a condition (for example, a condition in which 5 games are executed in 32 games).

(3) In the slot machines of (1) and (2) above,
If the predetermined event is a predetermined effect that is the same or similar effect (for example, a small role navigation effect (character suggestion) 511), each small role navigation effect (character suggestion) 511 of replay, cherry, watermelon bell, If the navigation effect (design suggestion) 512, the replay / cherry / watermelon / bell small role navigation effect (design suggestion) 512, and if the small role navigation effect (2 choice suggestion) 513, two different initial images For each combination of small role navigation effects (2 suggestion) 513, conversation effect (single word) 514 and conversation effect (two-person conversation) 515, one or two characters can be selected from a plurality of types of characters that have different suggestive utterances. If each of the selected conversation effects and turn-off effects 516 are turned off, each turn-off effect of the effect pattern with different turn-off timing, turn-off order, etc. is executed.
The predetermined condition may be a condition (for example, a condition where the same or similar effects are continuously executed for five games) such that the number of times the predetermined effect is continuously executed becomes a predetermined number of times (for example, five times). .
In the present application, “similar effects” include, for example, effects that display images having the same shape but different colors (for example, effects that display images of characters wearing clothes of different colors), and part of shapes Different image effects (for example, an image of a character with a pattern or another image added or an effect of displaying an image of a character overwritten with another image and lacking a part of the outline), different in the same manner Meanings for notifying the contents (for example, effects that suggest internal winning of the same small role by displaying images, outputting sound, turning on LED lamps, or the like) are included.

According to such a configuration, the player can recognize that the privilege has been granted if the number of times that the predetermined effect is continuously executed becomes the predetermined number of times. The player becomes more interested in the execution of the predetermined effect than the slot machine to which no privilege is given to the game, and the interest of the game is further improved.
The predetermined condition is a condition in which the number of times the predetermined effect is continuously executed is a predetermined number of times. However, the execution of the predetermined effect is not limited to being continuous. For example, the predetermined condition is executed by the predetermined effect. It may be a condition that the number of times played is a predetermined number of times (for example, a condition that the same or similar effects are executed in 32 games).

(4) In the slot machines of (2) and (3) above,
The production includes production of multiple types of systems (for example, small role navigation production, conversation production, turn-off production),
The predetermined condition is that the number of times that the production of the same system (for example, the small role navigation effects 511 to 513 for the small role navigation effect and the conversation effects 514 and 515 for the conversation effect) are continuously executed is the predetermined number of times. (For example, a condition in which the same system effect is continuously executed for five games) may be used.
In addition, in this application, “multiple types of system effects” include, for example, multiple types of effects (small role navigator effects) that suggest or repel internal winnings of small roles, There are multiple types of productions (conversation production) that suggest or speak, and multiple types of productions (light-off production) that turn off the liquid crystal display, reel LED, production LED, etc. Included in the production of the system.

According to such a configuration, since the player can recognize that the privilege has been granted if the number of times that the same line of production is continuously executed becomes a predetermined number of times, the number of executions of the same line of production can be reduced. The player becomes more interested in the production of the same system than the slot machine to which no privilege is given when the predetermined number of times is reached, thereby further enhancing the interest of the game.
The predetermined condition is a condition in which the number of times that the same system effect is continuously executed is a predetermined number of times. However, the execution of the same system effect is not limited to being continuous. The condition may be a condition in which the number of times that the same system effect is executed is a predetermined number of times (for example, a condition in which the same system effect is executed in 5 games in 32 games).

(5) In the slot machines of (1) to (4) above,
Suggesting effect execution means (for example, a process in which the sub-control unit 91 executes the special training mode) for executing the suggestive effect (for example, the special training mode) that suggests the possibility that the privilege is given, is further provided.
The predetermined event is an event in which the suggestion effect is executed,
The predetermined condition is a condition (for example, 32 games in which the special training mode is the AT preparation period) in which the number of executions of the suggestion effect is a predetermined number within a specific period (for example, 32 games of the AT preparation period) in which a predetermined number of games are completed Or a condition that is executed twice).

  According to such a configuration, since the player can recognize that the privilege has been granted if the number of executions of the suggestion effect within a specific period becomes the predetermined number of times, the number of executions of the suggestion effect within the specific period is determined as the predetermined number of times. The player becomes more interested in the suggestion effect being executed than the slot machine to which the privilege is not given, and the interest of the game is further improved.

(6) In the slot machines of (1) to (5) above,
The specific situation is a situation in which an operation means (eg, each switch) operated by the player is not operated within a predetermined period (eg, 3 minutes after the game ends) (eg, each switch is not operated by the player for 3 minutes). Situation).

According to such a configuration, there is a possibility that the player is changed in the next game more easily than the slot machine that cannot be specified as a specific situation unless the operating means is operated by the player within a predetermined period. Can be identified.
In the present application, the “specific situation” includes not only a situation where the operating means is not operated by the player within a predetermined period, but also other situations. For example, when the player does not operate the operation means within a predetermined period and a demonstration screen is displayed or after a predetermined period (for example, 10 minutes) has elapsed since the demonstration screen was displayed, a new player starts a game. Therefore, the situation after the demonstration screen display or after a predetermined period of time from the demonstration screen display may be a specific situation. In addition, for example, it is considered that a game player forcibly stops a game for some reason, powers out (stops operation), and a new player starts a game when the power is turned on (when operation is resumed). Therefore, the situation where the power interruption occurred during the business hours of the amusement store may be the specific situation. In addition, for example, a situation in which a predetermined time (for example, 3:00 am after the closing time) is included during power interruption, or a situation in which the power interruption period exceeds a predetermined period (for example, 3 hours) is also a new game after the power is turned on. Since the person is considered to start the game, a situation in which the power interruption period exceeds a predetermined period may be a specific situation. In addition, for example, operations where the game store side (game store clerk) confirms or changes the set value is considered to be that a new player starts the game after the operation, so these operations have been performed. May be a specific situation. In addition, for example, a slot machine installed in a game hall (hall) and a management server (management device) connected to the Internet network, data exchange between the slot machine and the management server is a two-dimensional code reading In a gaming system that is performed via a portable terminal having a function and a connection function to the Internet network, an operation for deleting a gaming history or outputting a gaming history (for example, outputting with a two-dimensional code) is performed by the player. Since it is considered that the game is to be ended, the situation where the operation for deleting or outputting the game history is performed may be the specific situation. In addition, for example, a player can play a BET return operation for returning a medal with the number of bets set by the BET operation, an operation for returning a credit, an operation for discharging an IC card, or a call lamp operation other than when an error occurs. Since it is considered to end, the situation where the operation for the settlement is performed may be a specific situation. Also, for example, in the above gaming system, an operation to start storing a game history (for example, entering a password) is considered to be a new player ending the game, so an operation to start storing the game history is performed. The situation made may also be a specific situation. Also, for example, the situation where the presence sensor on the front of the slot machine changes from on to off is considered that the player leaves the seat and a new player sits down and starts playing. A situation in which the sensor changes from on to off may also be a specific situation.

(7) In the slot machine of (3) above,
Notification mode setting means for setting a notification mode of an effect executed while the game is in progress (for example, the sub-control unit sets the notification amount such as voice, luminance, liquid crystal display, and effect mode through the player's operation on each screen. Further adjusting processing)
The notification mode includes a reference notification mode (for example, a default value of the notification amount) and a player adjustment notification mode adjusted by the player and different from the reference notification mode (for example, a notification amount value adjusted by the player). Including
The notification mode setting means returns the credit by the player when the specific situation (for example, a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the display of the demo screen has been started after the player has adjusted to the player adjustment notification mode) The notification mode may be set as the player adjustment notification mode in the adjustment period until the operation is performed, and the notification mode may be set as the reference notification mode in a period other than the adjustment period. (For example, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the processes of steps S2001 to S2007).

  According to such a configuration, when the player change condition is satisfied after the previous player adjusts to the player adjustment notification mode, the notification mode is set to the reference notification mode, so that the next player is the previous player There is no possibility that the player will be played in a state that is uncomfortable than a gaming machine that does not set the notification mode as the reference notification mode even if the player change condition is satisfied. It is reduced, and the fall of the interest of a game can be reduced.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a figure which shows a winning line. It is a figure for demonstrating the item relevant to the kind of special combination, the combination of a special role, and the matter related to a special role, the kind of general role, the combination of the design of a general role, and the matter related to a general role. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the combination read as a lottery object combination for every game state, (B) is a figure for demonstrating a lottery object name. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the internal lottery process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the command reception interruption process which a sub-control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the production | presentation pattern selection process which a sub-control part performs. (A) A diagram showing an example of a small role navigation effect (character suggestion), (B) a diagram showing an example of a small role navigation effect (design suggestion), and (C) an example of a small role navigation effect (two choice suggestions). Fig., (D) a diagram showing an example of a conversation effect (single speech), (E) a diagram showing an example of a conversation effect (two-person conversation), (F) a diagram showing an example of a turn-off effect, (G) an AT start effect The figure which shows an example, (H) It is a figure which shows an example of special training mode start production. It is a figure which shows an example of the production pattern which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the production | presentation pattern selection process which the sub-control part which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention performs. It is a figure which shows an example of the production pattern which concerns on Embodiment 2. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the production | presentation pattern selection process which the sub-control part which concerns on Embodiment 3 of this invention performs. It is a figure which shows an example of the production pattern which concerns on Embodiment 3. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the production pattern selection process which the sub-control part which concerns on Embodiment 4 of this invention performs. It is a figure which shows an example of the production pattern which concerns on Embodiment 4. It is a figure which shows the whole structure of the game system which concerns on Embodiment 5 of this invention. FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a mobile terminal according to a fifth embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the management server to which the management apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 5 is applied. 10 is a flowchart showing control details of player adjustment return processing executed by the slot machine according to Embodiment 5. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen and image which concern on Embodiment 5. FIG.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Embodiment 1]
First, an outline of a slot machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described. The slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment includes a housing 1a and a front door 1b.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 is configured so that a cylindrical left reel 2L, a middle reel 2C, and a right reel 2R can be visually recognized from a front door 1b through a see-through window 3. Around the see-through window 3 arranged in the center of the panel 1c, a medal insertion unit 4 for inserting medals, a MAXBET switch 6 for setting a maximum bet number, a start switch 7 for starting a game, and each reel are stopped. A left stop switch 8L, a middle stop switch 8C, a right stop switch 8R, and a game display unit 13 for displaying information related to the game.

  Further, the slot machine 1 includes a liquid crystal display 51 at the upper part of the front door 1b, and the speakers 53 and 54, the medal payout opening 9, the title (model name) of the slot machine 1, a payout table, and the like are printed at the lower part. A lower panel 1d. Note that the payout table is a table showing a combination of a combination of a combination, which will be described later, and the number of medals to be paid out according to the combination, and may be printed on the reel panel 1c or the like and displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in a standby state. May be.

  When a player starts a game in the slot machine 1, generally, a predetermined number of medals (usually three or more) are inserted into the medal insertion unit 4 or a predetermined bet is operated by operating the MAXBET switch 6. Set the number (usually the maximum 3 bets). When the bet amount is set, the start switch 7 becomes effective, and the slot machine 1 is ready to start the game. When the player operates the start switch 7 in a state where the game can be started, each reel (left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, right reel 2R) starts to rotate. In this state, the player operates one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to stop the rotation of each reel, and the display result is derived and displayed through the fluoroscopic window 3.

  When the rotation of each reel stops, the game ends, and when a combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined combination is derived (equipped) as a display result, a winning corresponding to the combination occurs. When the number of medals paid out in accordance with the winning is stored, the medal amount exceeding the maximum value is paid out from the medal payout opening 9 when the memorized number of medals exceeds the maximum value (usually 50). When a winning combination with a game state transition occurs, the gaming state transitions according to the combination. If no winning combination occurs, the player operates the MAXBET switch 6 again, or inserts a medal into the medal insertion unit 4 again, and starts the next game.

  If the memorized number of medals remains when the player finishes the game, the memorized medal number is paid out from the medal payout opening 9 when the player operates the settlement switch 10.

  The above is the outline of the slot machine 1.

  Next, a detailed configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described.

  The game display unit 13 includes a credit display 11 for displaying credits, a game auxiliary display 12 for displaying the number of medals paid out due to winning, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like. 1BETLED 14 that informs that one bet number is set by lighting, 2BETLED 15 that informs that two bet numbers are set, and 3 bet number are set by lighting A 3BET LED 16 for informing, an insertion request LED 17 for informing a state in which a medal can be inserted is lit, a start valid LED 18 for informing that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective, and a wait state Waiting LED 19 to notify that it is lit, and a replay game to be described later A replay during the LED20 to inform, is provided by. Note that the wait state is a state in which a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game, and the reels are thus waiting to start rotating, and in this embodiment is approximately 4.1 seconds.

  Further, “credit” means the number of medals obtained by subtracting the number of bets from the number of medals stored (inserted) in the slot machine 1. In the present embodiment, when a medal is inserted in a state where the bet number is not set, the automatically inserted medal number is set as the bet number.

  For example, when a player inserts one medal into the medal insertion unit 4 in a state where no medal is inserted, the bet number is set to 1 and the 1BETLED 14 is lit. Next, when the player inserts one medal into the medal insertion unit 4, the bet number is set to 2, and the 2BETLED 15 is lit. Further, when the player inserts one medal into the medal insertion unit 4, the maximum bet number is set to 3, and the 3BET LED 16 and the start valid LED 18 are lit. In this state, the number of medals inserted into the slot machine 1 is three, but since all three are set as the number of bets, “0” is displayed on the credit display 11. When the player further inserts one medal into the medal insertion unit 4 in this state, the maximum bet number is 3, so “1” is displayed on the credit display 11 as credit. In the present embodiment, the upper limit of credits is 50 (sheets).

  The front door 1b of the slot machine 1 can be locked by a locking portion 1e, and is generally locked when starting a game. The front door 1b of the slot machine 1 can be opened by inserting a key into the locking part 1e and rotating it clockwise.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 includes a variable display device (variable display unit) 2, a power supply box 100, and a hopper unit 34.

  The variable display device 2 includes the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R described above, and reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R corresponding to the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. These reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R rotate the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, so that a plurality of types of symbols are continuously displayed through the see-through window 3.

  Further, the variable display device 2 is provided with a reel LED 55 which will be described later, and the reel LED 55 can independently irradiate each symbol of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, thereby improving the visibility of the reel. can do.

  The power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for changing the setting and a reset switch for canceling the error state or the stop state in the normal state. A reset / setting switch 38 functioning as a setting switch for changing the value and a power switch 39 for turning on / off the power are provided.

  In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 has different expected values for the medal payout rate (so-called machine discount) according to the set value. Here, the medal payout rate is the ratio of the number of medals paid out to the number of medals inserted. For example, when 1000 medals are inserted and 1100 medals are paid out when the game for 1000 medals is completed, the medal payout rate is 110%. Naturally, the player who has more medals than the number of medals inserted (the medal payout rate is 100% or more) is in an advantageous state for the player.

[Settings]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in internal lottery, navigation stock lottery, and the like, which will be described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise. The set values may be set in three stages such as 1, 3, 6, 1, 4, H (High), and in seven stages 1 to 7, and need not be limited to six stages.

  In this embodiment, regardless of which set value is set, the winning probability of the internal lottery performed by the main control unit 41 is common, and a later-described navigation stock performed by the sub control unit 91 according to the set value. The medal payout rate is changed by using different winning probabilities as the winning probabilities for the lottery and the extra lottery, but at least one of the winning probabilities for the lottery performed by the main control unit 41 and the winning probabilities for the lottery performed by the sub-control unit 91 Alternatively, the medal payout rate may be changed by changing both winning probabilities according to the set value.

  In order to change the set value, first, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on with the front door 1b opened. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, a setting value read from a RAM (not shown) of the main control unit 41 is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24 and set by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Shifts to a setting change state (setting change mode) in which a value can be changed. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the display returns to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed. The setting value may not be changed unless the front door 1b is opened, thereby preventing unauthorized setting changes when the front door 1b is not opened. That is, the opening condition of the front door 1b, the operation of turning on the setting key switch 37, and the operation of the power switch 39 may be set as the start conditions of the setting change state. In this case, the set value change state may be maintained regardless of opening / closing of the front door 1b until the setting key switch 37 is turned off. That is, even when the opening of the front door 1b is set as the start condition of the setting change state, the opening / closing of the front door 1b may not be set as the end condition of the setting change state.

  Further, in order to confirm the set value, it is only necessary to open the front door 1b and set the setting key switch 37 to the ON state after the game is over and the bet number is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM is displayed on the setting value display 24 so that the setting value can be confirmed (setting confirmation mode). Transition. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by turning the setting key switch 37 to the OFF state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned. Similarly to the set value change state, the set value confirmation state prevents the setting value from being changed unless the front door 1b is opened to prevent unauthorized setting confirmation when the front door 1b is not opened. May be. That is, the opening condition of the setting confirmation state may be the opening of the front door 1b and the operation for turning on the setting key switch 37. Further, even when the opening of the front door 1b is set as the start condition of the set value confirmation state, the opening / closing of the front door 1b may not be set as the end condition of the set value confirmation state.

  The hopper unit 34 includes a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals stored in the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout opening 9, and driving of the hopper motor 34b. And a payout sensor 34c for detecting the medals paid out by.

  An overflow tank 35 for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a is provided adjacent to the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, there is provided a full sensor 35a made up of a pair of electrically conductive members spaced from each other and provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined number of stored medals. The full tank sensor 35a is configured such that when the conductive member comes into contact with the medal stored in the overflow tank 35 and conducts electricity, the amount of medal stored in the inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank 35 is full. It is possible to detect that a state has been reached.

  The slot machine 1 includes an external output board 1000 inside, and outputs signals from the external output board 1000 to an external device.

  A plurality of types of symbols are arranged on each reel (left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, right reel 2R), and the player can place three symbols vertically on each reel through the see-through window 3, That is, a 3 × 3 symbol can be visually recognized. Note that the number of symbols that can be visually recognized is not limited to this, and it is sufficient that at least one symbol can be visually recognized on each reel.

  As shown in FIG. 3, “black 7”, “net 7”, “white 7”, “white BAR”, “black BAR”, “replay”, “replay”, A plurality of types of symbols such as “bell”, “orange”, “watermelon”, and “cherry” that can be distinguished from each other are drawn in a predetermined order.

  The above-mentioned plural kinds of symbols are shown on the plane in FIG. 3, but as described above, since each reel is actually a cylindrical shape, the 0th symbol is arranged next to the 20th symbol. Will be. Moreover, the arrangement | sequence and kind of the above-mentioned several symbols are examples, and can be set arbitrarily.

  In the following description, when the portion from the Nth symbol to the N + Mth symbol is described, it is expressed as “M frame”. In other words, for example, when it is expressed within 5 frames from “Black 7” of No. 10 on the left reel 2L, it means symbols from “Black 7” of No. 10 on the left reel 2L to “Orange” of No. 14.

  Each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is rotated counterclockwise (in FIG. 1 from the upper part to the lower part in the drawing) by reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R arranged in correspondence with each other. Thus, a plurality of types of symbols are displayed continuously. In the present embodiment, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R stop rotating with a delay of a maximum of 190 ms after the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated. The delay time until the reel stops is not limited to this, and the rotation may be stopped with a delay of 190 ms or more in order to improve the game performance.

  Each reel 2L, 2C, 2R rotates 80 times per minute, and the symbols for 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames are changed. Therefore, each reel 2L, 2C, 2R can draw a maximum of 4 symbols in 190 ms. That is, the symbols that stop when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated are the symbols that are four frames ahead of the symbols that were displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R were operated (a total of five frames). ).

  For example, when the stop switch 8L is operated when “Black 7” of No. 10 on the left reel 2L is displayed in the lower stage of the fluoroscopic window 3, the No. 10 “of the left reel 2L is displayed on the lower stage of the left reel 2L. Any symbol from “Black 7” to “Orange” of No. 14 will stop. The transparent window 3 has “Black 7 Replay Bell” from No. 10 to No. 12, “Replay Bell Watermelon” from No. 11 to No. 13, and “Bell Watermelon from No. 12 to No. 14”. "Orange", "Watermelon Orange Replay" from No. 13 to No. 15, and "Orange Replay Bell" from No. 14 to No. 16 are derived as display results.

  Therefore, for example, when one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated, if the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the reel to be stopped is the reference symbol. The symbols up to 4 frames ahead can be displayed in the lower row. Therefore, when one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are within 5 frames including the symbols displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. The arranged symbols can be displayed on the winning line.

  Here, the winning line means a line in which a winning is generated when a combination of symbols is arranged among 3 × 3 frames displayed through the fluoroscopic window 3. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the winning line includes the reels 2 </ b> L, 2 </ b> C, and 2 </ b> R displayed through the perspective window 3, the left reel upper stage 2 </ b> Lt, the left reel middle stage 2 </ b> Lm, and the left reel lower stage. 2Lb, middle reel upper stage 2Ct, middle reel middle stage 2Cm, middle reel lower stage 2Cb, right reel upper stage 2Rt, right reel middle stage 2Rm, right reel lower stage 2Rb, left reel upper stage 2Lt, middle reel middle stage 2Cm, right reel lower stage 2Rb, The winning line L1, which is an oblique line passing through the line, the winning line L2, which is a parallel line connecting the upper stages (2Lt, 2Ct, 2Rt) of each reel, and the parallel connecting the middle stages (2Lm, 2Cm, 2Rm) of each reel. A winning line L3 that is a line, and a winning line L4 that is an oblique line connecting the reels diagonally to the upper right (2Lb, 2Cm, 2Rt). As described above, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated to stop all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols corresponding to the combination is arranged on any of the effective winning lines L1 to L4. Occur.

  In the present embodiment, the case where four winning lines are valid will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a line that irregularly connects the upper left reel 2Lt, the middle reel middle 2Cm, and the right reel upper 2Rt is validated. Alternatively, a one-line configuration with only the winning line L3 may be used.

  The combination of symbols arranged on the winning line according to the combination can be arbitrarily set, and may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination of different symbols. The winning combination is roughly divided into a role that involves paying out medals (hereinafter referred to as a small role), and a role that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets (hereinafter referred to as a replaying role). And a role (hereinafter referred to as a special role) accompanied by a transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player (an advantageous gaming state). In the following description, a small combination and a replay combination are also collectively referred to as a general combination.

  In this embodiment, regardless of whether or not medals have been paid out, it is assumed that a predetermined value is given to the player according to the display result derived on the winning line. In other words, it is also a prize that the result of a missed display in a game whose game state has changed (display result when the small role is not available in the game where the small role is won) is a prize, and the special role that does not involve the payout of medals. The winning of a combination of symbols according to the re-playing role is also assumed.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the special roles accompanying the transition to BB (Big Bonus) and RB (Regular Bonus) that are advantageous gaming states are “White 7”, “White 7”, “White 7”. BB (Big Bonus), “Black 7”, “Black 7”, “Net 7” or “Net 7”, “Net 7”, “Black 7” are the winning lines. It is composed of two types of RB (regular bonus) in which a prize is generated when they are aligned.

  The special combination is not limited to the combination and type described above, and can be set arbitrarily. For example, “BB 7”, “White 7”, and “Net 7” may be only the BB where a winning occurs by aligning with the winning line, or may be a plurality of types of BBs and a plurality of types of RBs.

  Further, CB (challenge bonus) may be added to the type of bonus. In this case, when a winning occurs when the CB symbols are aligned on the winning line, the state shifts to a CT (challenge time) state. In the CT state, even if a small role is not won in the normal internal lottery process for determining whether or not a winning of any combination is permitted, it is possible to win a small combination due to reel control restrictions. Permissible. Specifically, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are controlled to stop within a predetermined time (75 ms (usually 190 ms)) after the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated. The CB state is realized by repeatedly shifting to such a CT state until an end condition is satisfied (until the number of medals to be paid out is 254 or more).

  The special role shown in FIG. 5 is won in the internal lottery process, and a winning occurs when the symbols are arranged on one of the winning lines. When the special role is won, the gaming state is a bonus state (big bonus, regular bonus) Migrate to

  The bonus state is terminated under a predetermined condition. In this embodiment, the BB ends when the payout of medals reaches 361 or more, and the RB finishes 12 games in a bonus state when the winning of any small role occurs four times. It shall end at the time. The end condition is not limited to the above-mentioned condition, but may be arbitrarily changed according to the design of the medal payout rate or the like, but it is preferable that BB pays out at most 466 sheets.

  In practice, the bonus state is divided into a big bonus state and a regular bonus state. The regular bonus state that starts due to the RB winning is ended when the winning of any small role occurs four times as described above or when 12 games are consumed, but due to the winning of the BB In the big bonus state to be started, the transition to the regular bonus state is repeated until the condition of the number of medals to be paid out is satisfied. That is, the big bonus state is “a state in which, after the end of one set of regular bonus states, if the conditions for ending the big bonus state are not satisfied, control is performed to shift to the regular bonus state again without using a symbol”. It can be said that there is.

  In addition, when shifting to the regular bonus state in the big bonus state, the transition may be made to the regular bonus state via a symbol. In this case, after the winning of the JACIN symbol (the symbol accompanying the transition to the regular bonus state), the transition to the regular bonus state is made.

  In the present embodiment, SB (single bonus) is included as a special combination. SB wins when “Orange / Black 7 / Orange” is aligned on the winning line. When an SB win occurs, the gaming state shifts to the SB state, and when one game is completed, the game state ends, that is, the gaming state before the transition to the SB state.

  Next, the general combination will be described. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the general combination includes a normal replay, a promotion replay, a rush replay, a fall replay, and a plurality of types of control replays as a replaying combination, and a plurality of types as a small combination with a medal payout. No bells, watermelons, cherries, and one piece.

  In the present embodiment, there are several types of replay as a re-gamer, which are used as a trigger for transitioning to a gaming state. There are five types of replay: normal replay, promotion replay, rush replay, fall replay, and control replay.

  In normal replay, a winning occurs when a combination of “replay / replay / replay” is arranged on any winning line. In the promotion replay, a winning occurs when a combination of “replay / replay / bell” is arranged on any winning line. The rush replay occurs when any combination of “Replay / Replay / Cherry” or “Replay / Replay / White 7” is arranged on any winning line. Troll Replay is awarded when a combination of “Bell Cherry Bell” is available on any winning line.

  When a normal replay, promoted replay, rush replay, or falling replay wins, the number of bets equal to the number of bets in the game where the replay wins is automatically set, and the next game is started without setting a new bet. be able to. In addition, when the promoted replay wins in the normal gaming state, the gaming state shifts to an advantageous gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer increases, and when the rush replay wins, the game state is re-played during the predetermined game. Transition to an advantageous gaming state in which the winning probability increases. On the other hand, after the promotion replay wins, if the fall replay wins in the advantageous gaming state, the gaming state shifts (falls) to the normal gaming state.

  In the control replay 1, a winning occurs when a combination of “black BAR / black BAR / white 7” is arranged on any winning line. In the control replay 2, a winning occurs when a combination of “black BAR / white 7 / replay” is arranged on any winning line. In the control replay 3, a winning occurs when a combination of “black BAR / replay / black BAR” is arranged on any winning line. In the control replay 4, a winning occurs when a combination of “black BAR / black BAR / bell” is arranged on any winning line. In the control replay 5, a winning occurs when a combination of “White 7 / Replay / Replay” is arranged on any winning line.

  Here, the control replay 1, the control replay 2, the control replay 3, the control replay 4, and the control replay 5 are elected only as a combined role that is won at the same time as the replaying role including at least one of the promotion replay, the rush replay, and the fall replay. Then, winning is controlled in order to control the push order of the push order replays in which the types of replays to be awarded differ according to the stop operation order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. In the following description, control replay 1, control replay 2, control replay 3, control replay 4, and control replay 5 are collectively referred to as control replay.

  For example, when “normal replay + promotion replay + control replay 1 + control replay 5” is won in the internal lottery process, the push order replay is operated by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the order of middle, right, and left. "Replay, Replay, and Replay" are arranged on the winning line, and "Replay, Replay, and Replay" are arranged on any of the winning lines when operated in the other order.

  Bell 1 receives a prize when any combination of “any bell any” or “bell black BAR. Bell” is aligned on any winning line. In the case of Bell 2, a winning occurs when a combination of “white BAR, white 7, black BAR” is arranged on any winning line. Bell 3 is awarded when a combination of “white BAR / black BAR / bell” is arranged on any winning line. The winning of the bell 4 occurs when a combination of “white BAR / black BAR / black BAR” is arranged on any winning line. When Bell 1, Bell 2, Bell 3, and Bell 4 win, four medals are paid out.

  Here, the bell 2, the bell 3, and the bell 4 are elected only as a combined role to be elected simultaneously with the small role including the bell 1, and the winning lines to be awarded differ depending on the stop operation order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Wins to control the push order of the order bells.

  For example, “bell 1 + bell 4” is won in the internal lottery process, and if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the order of left, center, and right, the bell symbol stops at the middle reel 2Cm. , Because the combination of “any bell any” is aligned on the three winning lines L1, L3, and L4, a total of 12 (4 × 3) medals are paid out, in the other order When the operation is performed, the bell symbol stops at the upper stage 2Ct of the middle reel, and the combination of “any / bell / any” is aligned on one winning line L2, and a winning is generated, so that four medals are paid out. .

  Here, a combination combination in which a winning combination or a derivation result differs according to the stop operation order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R such as a pressing order bell and a pressing order replay is referred to as a pressing order. In addition, when the player defeats the push order, the winning of the most advantageous combination by the stop operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the player is referred to as a correct push order. For example, if the pushing order is correctly answered when the pushing order bell is selected, the bell stops at the middle reel 2Cm and 12 medals are paid out.

  A watermelon is awarded when “watermelon, watermelon, watermelon” is aligned on any of the winning lines. When the watermelon wins, 4 medals are paid out. For Cherry, any combination of “Cherry White 7 Replay”, “Cherry Black 7 Replay”, “Cherry Net 7 Replay”, “Cherry Watermelon Replay” is available on any winning line. When winning, a prize will occur. When Cherry wins, 4 medals are paid out. A winning combination occurs when “orange / black BAR / black 7” is aligned on any winning line. When one winning combination wins, one medal is paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 3, replay and bell symbols are arranged within 5 frames on all reels. That is, when either of the normal replay and promotion replay is won, the player replays and promotes regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R (the promotion replay is correct when the pushing order is correct). Replays can win any bell. The cherry symbols are arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C, and the cherry symbols or white 7 are arranged within 5 frames on the right reel 2R. That is, when the rush replay or the fall replay is won, the player can win the rush replay and the fall replay regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if the player pushes the push order correctly.

  On the other hand, for watermelon and one-piece combination, each symbol is not arranged within 5 frames on all reels. Accordingly, when a watermelon, a single combination is won, the player cannot win these small combinations unless the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are properly operated. As for the cherry, as shown in FIG. 3, the cherry symbol on the left reel 2L is arranged only in one place. Therefore, if the player does not operate the stop switch 8L at an appropriate timing, the cherry is placed on the left reel 2L. The symbol cannot be stopped. On the other hand, the white 7, black 7, net 7, watermelon symbol on the middle reel 2C and the replay symbol on the right reel 2R are arranged within five frames each. Therefore, if the player stops the cherry symbol on the left reel 2L, the player can win a cherry regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8C.

  The general combination is not limited to the combination of symbols and the number of payouts as described above, and can be arbitrarily set. For example, the watermelon may be divided into two types, which may be a parallel watermelon or a diagonal watermelon, or the cherry may be divided into two types and may be cherry A or cherry B.

  In addition, when the winning line is configured as a single line consisting only of the middle L3, it may be configured as a general combination in which the above-described symbol combinations are aligned on the invalid line. In such a configuration, for example, when the 8th bell of the left reel 2L, the 7th bell of the middle reel 2C, and the 8th bell of the right reel 2R are aligned on the invalid line L2, the winning line L3 actually Since the symbols that are aligned are the 7th replay of the left reel 2L, the 6th cherry of the middle reel 2C, and the 7th watermelon of the right reel 2R, the “Replay Cherry Watermelon” symbol is aligned on the winning line L3. In such a case, by giving a certain payout (for example, 9 cards), even if the bells are aligned on the invalid line, a winning will occur.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the slot machine 1 generates a game control board 40 that controls the game state, an effect control board 90 that controls an effect according to the game state, and a drive power source for the electrical components. And a power supply substrate 101.

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and generates DC voltages necessary for driving various electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 from the AC100V power supply. The generated DC voltage is supplied to the game control board 40 and is also supplied to the effect control board 90 via the game control board 40.

  A command transmission line for transmitting a command from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91 and a power supply line for supplying power from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 include a single system of cables and connectors. Connected through. Each part on the side of the effect control board 90 becomes operable when all the connectors that connect the command transmission line and the power supply line and each board are connected, and the command transmission line is connected to the effect control board 90. If it is not in a state, power is not supplied and operation is not possible. That is, the effect control board 90 can operate only when both command transmission and the power supply line are connected.

  Moreover, since the game control board 40 performs the process which concerns on a game, it is preferable to set it as the structure which cannot be accessed from the outside on security. Therefore, the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are unidirectional communication, and communication from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is allowed, but communication from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40 is allowed. Is not allowed.

  The power board 101 is connected to the hopper motor 34b, the payout sensor 34c, the setting key switch 37, the full sensor 35a, the reset / setting switch 38, and the power switch 39.

  The game control board 40 includes a MAXBET switch 6, a start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, a settlement switch 10, a reset switch 23, a door opening detection switch 25, a stop switch 36a, The automatic settlement switch 36b is connected to each of the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R, and detection signals of these connected switches are input. The game control board 40 is connected to a payout sensor 34c, a full tank sensor 35a, a setting key switch 37, and a reset / setting switch 38 via the power supply board 101, and these are connected. A detection signal such as a switch is also input.

  Further, the game control board 40 includes a credit indicator 11, a game auxiliary indicator 12, 1-3 BET LEDs 14-16, an insertion request LED 17, a start valid LED 18, a waiting LED 19, a replaying LED 20, and a BET. The switch effective LED 21, the left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are connected, and these are connected. The electrical components are driven based on the control of the main control unit 41 described later. Further, a hopper motor 34b is connected to the game control board 40 via a power supply board 101, and this electric component is also driven based on the control of the main control unit 41 described later.

  The reset switch 23 cancels the error state or the stop state by a predetermined key operation, and the set value display 24 displays the set value at that time while changing the set value or confirming the set value. The switch 36a selects enabling / disabling of a stop function for controlling the stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed), and the automatic checkout switch 36b is an automatic checkout process ( The valid / invalid of the automatic settlement function is selected to control the medal stored as credit regardless of the player's operation), and the flow path switching solenoid 30 allows the flow of medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 The road is selectively switched to either a hopper tank 34a side or a medal payout exit 9 side, which will be described later, provided inside the housing 1a. To detect the open state of the b. Each of the above-described parts is provided inside the front door 1b.

  The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a random number generation circuit 42, a sampling circuit 43, a switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, an LED drive circuit 47, and a power interruption detection. A circuit 48 and a reset circuit 49 are provided.

  The main control unit 41 includes, for example, a CPU 41a, a RAM 41b, a ROM 41c, and an I / O 41d. The ROM 41c stores a control program. The RAM 41b reads this control program, and the CPU 41a executes various processes relating to the progress of the game according to the control program, and controls each circuit mounted on the game control board 40.

  The RAM 41b stores data such as a winning flag indicating the winning combination and a gaming state flag indicating the current gaming state as the game progresses. Whether or not a winning combination occurs is determined by a lottery of the main control unit 41 at the start of the game. This lottery is executed based on the game state flag, and the result of the lottery is stored as a winning flag. . The winning combinations are composed of the winning combinations shown in FIG. 5, and the lottery target winning combinations will be described below.

  When winning in the lottery of the main control unit 41, the general combination may be won as a part of a composite combination including a plurality of general combinations. Such a composite combination is composed of a plurality of general combinations, but is set as one winning flag when winning in the lottery of the main control unit 41. In the present embodiment, the lottery target (lottery target) includes a complex role, and as shown in FIG. 7, for example, “BB + Watermelon” and at least one general role are won simultaneously. A combination role (hereinafter referred to as a simultaneous winning combination), a combination combination in which a plurality of general combinations are won at the same time, such as “cherry + 1 sheet combination”, and a special or general combination such as “RB” or “cherry”, for example. And a winning combination (hereinafter referred to as a single role). The small roles set as the lottery target roles are “bell 1 + watermelon + cherry (middle bell)”, “bell 1 + bell 4 (push order bell 1)”, “bell 1 + bell 3 (push order bell 2)”, “Bell 1 + Bell 2 (push order bell 3)”, “Bell 1 (push order bell 4)”, “Bell 1 + Bell 3 + Bell 4 (push order bell 5)”, “Watermelon”, “Watermelon +1 sheet”, “Cherry”, “Cherry + 1”, “1”.

  “Middle tier bell” is a combined role in which Bell 1, watermelon and cherry are elected at the same time. When “Middle tier bell” is elected, it is permitted to derive a display result that “bell belle bell” is aligned on the middle prize line L3. Is done.

  “Push order bell 1” is a combined role in which bell 1 and bell 4 are elected at the same time. The bell symbol stops at the middle reel middle 2Cm, and it is allowed to derive the display result that “bell bell bell” is aligned on either of the diagonal winning lines L1 and L4. Derivation of a display result in which “bell bell bell” is aligned in the line L2 is allowed. In other words, the correct push order of “push order bell 1” is left, middle, and right.

  “Push order bell 2” is a combined role in which bell 1 and bell 3 are elected simultaneously. When “push order bell 2” is won and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the order of left, right, and middle. The bell symbol stops at the middle reel middle 2Cm, and it is allowed to derive the display result that “bell bell bell” is aligned on either of the diagonal winning lines L1 and L4. Derivation of a display result in which “bell bell bell” is aligned in the line L2 is allowed. That is, the correct push order of “push order bell 2” is left, right, and middle.

  “Push order bell 3” is a combined role in which bell 1 and bell 2 are elected simultaneously, “push order bell 3” is elected, and stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are set to the middle, left, right or middle, right, When operated in the left order, the bell symbol stops in the middle reel middle stage 2Cm, and it is allowed to derive the display result that “bell bell bell” is aligned on either of the diagonal winning lines L1 and L4. When operated, derivation of a display result in which “bell bell bell” is aligned in the upper winning line L2 is allowed. That is, the correct push order of “push order bell 3” is middle, left, right or middle, right, left.

  “Push order bell 4” is a single role that is won by bell 1. If “push order bell 4” is won and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the order of right, left, and middle, the middle reel middle stage 2Cm The display of the “Bell Bell Bell” is permitted in one of the diagonal winning lines L1 and L4, and if the operation is performed in any other order, the upper winning line L2 “ Derivation of display results with “bell bell bell” is allowed. That is, the correct pressing order of “push order bell 4” is right, left, and middle.

  “Push order bell 5” is a combined role in which bell 1, bell 3 and bell 4 are elected simultaneously, and “push order bell 5” is won and stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are placed in the order of right, middle and left. When the operation is performed, the bell symbol stops at the middle reel 2Cm, and it is allowed to derive a display result in which “bell bell bell” is aligned in one of the diagonal winning lines L1 and L4. Derivation of a display result in which “bell bell bell” is aligned in the upper winning line L2 is allowed. In other words, the correct push order of “push order bell 5” is right, middle, and left.

  In the following description, “push order bell 1”, “push order bell 2”, “push order bell 3”, “push order bell 4”, and “push order bell 5” are collectively referred to as “push order bell”. The display result of “Bell Bell Bell” on either of the diagonal winning lines L1 and L4 is “correct bell”, and the display result of “Bell Bell Bell” on the top prize line L2 is “incorrect answer bell”. ".

  “Watermelon” is a small combination when a watermelon is won by itself, and “Watermelon + 1 combination” is a combined combination in which a combination of watermelon and one combination is won. When “Watermelon” is won, it is allowed to derive a display result (hereinafter referred to as “slanted watermelon”) where the watermelons are aligned on the diagonal winning lines (L1, L4). Derivation of display results (hereinafter referred to as parallel watermelon) in which watermelons are aligned at (L2, L3) is allowed.

  “Cherry” is a small role when a cherry is won by itself, and “Cherry + 1” is a combined role in which a cherry and a single character are combined. When “Cherry” is won, derivation of display results (hereinafter referred to as “horned cherries”) where cherry stops and aligns in the upper or lower part of the left reel 2L is allowed. Derivation of display results (hereinafter referred to as middle cherries) in which cherries are stopped and aligned on the left reel middle stage 2Lm with priority is permitted. Further, a single combination is a small combination in the case where a single combination wins alone.

  That is, when the parallel watermelon is derived, the player has the winning flag including “watermelon + 1”, and when the diagonal watermelon is derived, the winning flag includes “watermelon”. , When the corner cherry is derived, it is determined that the winning flag includes “cherry”, and when the middle stage cherry is derived, the winning flag includes “cherry + 1”. Can do.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8A, the re-playing roles set as the lottery target roles are “normal replay”, “push order promotion replay 1”, “push order promotion replay 2”, “push order promotion”. "Replay 3", "Push order promotion replay 4", "Push order maintenance replay 1", "Push order maintenance replay 2", "Push order maintenance replay 3", "Push order entry replay 1", "Push order entry replay 2" ". The above-mentioned lottery target combination is a name, and the combination of the combination will be described in detail below.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (B), “push order promotion replay 1” is a combined role in which normal replay, promotion replay, fall replay and control replay 5 are won at the same time, and “push order promotion replay 1” is won. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the order of middle, left, and right, it is allowed to derive a display result in which “replay / replay / bell (promotion replay)” is arranged in any winning line. When operated in order, derivation of a display result in which “replay / replay / replay (normal replay)” is arranged on any winning line is allowed.

  “Push order promotion replay 2” is a composite combination in which normal replay, promotion replay, control replay 1 and control replay 5 are won at the same time, and “push order promotion replay 2” is won and stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. If you operate in the order of middle, right, left, it is allowed to derive the display result that “Replay / Replay / Bell (Promotion Replay)” is aligned in any winning line, and if you operate in any other order, any winning line In this case, it is allowed to derive a display result including “replay / replay / replay (normal replay)”.

  “Push order promotion replay 3” is a combined role in which normal replay, promotion replay, control replay 2 and control replay 5 are won at the same time, and “push order promotion replay 3” is won and stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. If you operate in the order of right, left, and middle, it is allowed to derive the display result of “Replay / Replay / Bell (Promotion Replay)” in any winning line, and if you operate in any other order, any winning line In this case, it is allowed to derive a display result including “replay / replay / replay (normal replay)”.

  “Push order promotion replay 4” is a composite combination in which normal replay, promotion replay, control replay 3 and control replay 5 are won at the same time, and “push order promotion replay 4” is won, and stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. If you operate in the order of right, middle, left, it is allowed to derive the display result that “Replay / Replay / Bell (Promotion Replay)” is aligned in any winning line, and if you operate in any other order, any winning line In this case, it is allowed to derive a display result including “replay / replay / replay (normal replay)”.

  Here, when the display result that the “replay / replay / bell (promotional replay)” is aligned is derived, the display result that the “replay / replay / replay (normal replay)” is aligned while shifting to the advantageous gaming state. Even if it is derived, the gaming state does not change. That is, the push order in which the derivation of the display result including “replay / replay / bell (promotion replay)” is allowed is the correct push order of the push order promotion replays 1 to 4.

  “Push order maintenance replay 1” is a combined role in which promotion replay, rush replay, fall replay, control replay 3, control replay 4 and control replay 5 are won at the same time, and “push order maintenance replay 1” is won. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the order of middle, left, right or middle, right, left, it is allowed to derive the display result that “replay / replay / bell (promotion replay)” is aligned on any winning line. If the operation is performed in any other order, it is allowed to derive a display result in which “Bell Cherry Bell (Tumble Replay)” is arranged on any winning line.

  "Push order maintenance replay 2" is a combined combination of promotion replay, fall fall replay, control replay 1, control replay 3, control replay 4 and control replay 5, and "push order maintenance replay 2" is won. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the order of right, left, and middle, it is allowed to derive a display result that “replay / replay / bell (promotion replay)” is arranged on any winning line, If the operation is performed in order, it is allowed to derive a display result in which “Bell Cherry Bell (Tumble Replay)” is arranged on any winning line.

  “Push order maintenance replay 3” is a combined role in which promotion replay, fall replay, control replay 2, control replay 3, control replay 4 and control replay 5 are won simultaneously, and “push order maintenance replay 3” is won. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the order of right, middle, and left, it is permitted to derive the display result of “replay / replay / bell (promotion replay)” on any winning line, and the other order When the button is operated, it is allowed to derive a display result in which “Bell Cherry Bell (Tumble Replay)” is arranged on any winning line.

  Here, if the display result that “Replay / Replay / Bell (Promotion Replay)” is aligned is derived, the display result that “Belle Cherry Bell (Tumble Replay)” is aligned while shifting to the advantageous gaming state. When derived, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. That is, the push order in which the derivation of the display result including “replay / replay / bell (promotion replay)” is allowed is the correct push order of the push order maintaining replays 1 to 3.

  “Push order rush replay 1” is a combined role in which rush replay, tumbling replay and control replay 3 are won at the same time, and “push order rush replay 1” is won, and stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are set in the middle, left, Operation in the order of right, middle, right, and left allows derivation of display results with “Replay / Replay / Cherry (rush replay)” or “Replay / Replay / White 7 (rush replay)” on any winning line If the operation is performed in any other order, it is allowed to derive a display result in which “Bell Cherry Bell (Tumble Replay)” is arranged in any winning line.

  “Push order rush replay 2” is a combined role in which rush replay, fall replay, and control replay 1 are won at the same time. “Push order rush replay 2” is won, and stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are moved to the right and left. , If you operate in the order of middle, right, middle, left, you will be able to derive the display result that “Replay / Replay / Cherry (Inrush Replay)” or “Replay / Replay / White 7 (Inrush Replay)” is available on any winning line. If it is operated in any other order, it is allowed to derive a display result in which “Bell Cherry Bell (Tumble Replay)” is aligned on any winning line.

  Here, when a display result including “replay / replay / cherry (rush replay)” or “replay / replay / white 7 (rush replay)” is derived, the display shifts to an advantageous game state while “bell / play”. When the display result of “Cherry Bell (falling replay)” is derived, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. That is, the push order in which the derivation of the display result including “replay / replay / cherry (rush replay)” or “replay / replay / white 7 (rush replay)” is permitted is the correct answer of each push forward rush replay 1 and 2 It becomes the order of pushing.

  In addition, the lottery target combination is not limited to the above, and can be arbitrarily set. For example, the lottery target combination may be a special combination or a general combination itself.

  The gaming state flag stored in the RAM 41b is set to a value corresponding to a plurality of types of gaming states shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is controlled to a plurality of types of gaming states including a normal gaming state, RT (replay time) 1-3 state, SB state, internal medium state, and bonus state. The normal gaming state is a normal gaming state in which a special combination is not won and a medal payout rate is relatively low. The RT1-3 state is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is different from that in the normal gaming state. The SB state is a gaming state in one game after winning the SB, and is a gaming state in which the winning combination of the small role is higher than the normal gaming state or the RT1 to 3 states. The internal state is the gaming state in the game from winning the special role until the special role is won. Here, since the special role has already been won, the role that the special role can win is excluded from the lottery. Is done. The bonus state is a special gaming state that shifts with the occurrence of a special combination winning, and is a gaming state in which the medal payout rate becomes very high due to a significant increase in the probability of a small combination with a medal payout.

When the bonus state ends, the RT1 state transitions. When the SB is won in the RT1 state and the SB is not won (hereinafter referred to as SB loss), the gaming state transitions to the normal gaming state.
When the promoted replay wins in the normal gaming state, the RT2 state shifts, and when an incorrect answer bell or fall replay wins in the RT2 state or when an SB is missed, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state.
The RT3 state shifts when the entry replay wins in the RT2 state, and when the incorrect answer bell wins in the RT3 state, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. Note that if one game is consumed in the SB state in which the SB has won a prize and moved in the RT3 state, one game in the RT3 state has been consumed.

  When the special combination is won in the normal gaming state, the RT1 to 3 state, and the SB state described later, the gaming state shifts to the internal middle state. If a special combination win occurs in the internal state, the gaming state shifts to the bonus state.

  The SB state shifts when SB wins in either the normal gaming state or the RT1 to RT3 state, and when the SB state is consumed by one game, the gaming state shifts to the original gaming state. If the SB wins in the SB state, the SB state is continued for one game, and when the continued game is digested, the gaming state is changed to the original gaming state (the first SB winning normal gaming state or RT1 to 3 state). To do. Further, if the condition for shifting to the next gaming state is satisfied if the original gaming state is in the SB state, the gaming state is directly shifted from the SB state to the next gaming state.

  Specifically, in the SB state that is shifted when the original gaming state is one of the RT1 and RT2 states, when the SB is missed, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. In addition, in the SB state that is shifted when the original gaming state is the normal gaming state, when the promoted replay wins, the gaming state shifts to the RT2 state. In addition, in the SB state that is shifted when the original gaming state is the RT2 state, the gaming state shifts to the RT3 state when the entry replay wins, and the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state when the falling replay wins. Further, in the SB state that is shifted when the original gaming state is the RT3 state, when the incorrect answer bell wins, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. In the SB state where the original gaming state is the normal gaming state or the RT1 to 3 state, when the special role is won, the gaming state is shifted to the internal state, and when the special role is won, the game is played. The state moves to the bonus state.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can be controlled to the RT2 state or the RT3 state where the winning probability of the re-gamer is significantly increased. The trigger for the transition to the RT2 state is a prize for promotion replay, and the trigger for the transition to the RT3 state is a prize for rush replay. In order to win the promotion replay in the normal gaming state, it is necessary to win one of the push order promotion replays 1 to 4 and correct the pushing order. In order to win the rush replay, the player pushes in the RT2 state. It is necessary to win either one of the replays 1 and 2 and correct the pressing order.

  Returning to FIG. 6, the random number generation circuit 42 is configured by a counter that counts up and updates a value each time a pulse is generated. The sampling circuit 43 acquires the numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 42 and outputs the acquired numerical value to the main control unit 41. The random number generation circuit 42 is set for each type of random number used for the progress of the game, and a range of numerical values to be counted for each type of random number is determined. The sampling circuit 43 acquires the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 42 as a random number in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 41a.

  The configuration for acquiring the random number is not limited to the configuration described above, and is arbitrary. For example, the CPU 41a may process or update various numerical values by software processing using different random counters based on the numerical values acquired from the sampling circuit 43. In the present embodiment, the range of the above random number value is a 16-bit range, that is, a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

  The switch detection circuit 44 receives detection signals input from various switches connected to the game control board 40 and outputs the received detection signals to the main control unit 41. The motor drive circuit 45 controls various motors such as the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R based on the motor drive signal output from the main control unit 41. The solenoid drive circuit 46 controls the flow path switching solenoid 30 based on the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41. The LED drive circuit 47 controls various LEDs and displays connected to the game control board 40 based on the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41.

  The power interruption detection circuit 48 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating the detection of the voltage drop to the main control unit 41 when the voltage drop is detected. The reset circuit 49 outputs a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the power is unstable, such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. The reset circuit 49 includes a watchdog timer therein. When the watchdog timer expires, that is, when the operation of the main control unit 41 stops for a certain period of time, a reset signal is sent to the main control unit 41. Output.

  Note that backup power is supplied to the main control unit 41, and the RAM 41b can back up stored data. That is, for example, when power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, such as during a power failure, the RAM 41b can store the stored data for a predetermined period. Further, the RAM 41b is subjected to a diagnostic process at the time of activation to determine whether it is normal, and various areas are initialized according to the progress of the game. Note that the area required for continuing the program is not initialized. For this reason, for example, even when a power failure occurs unexpectedly while the game is in progress, the remaining number of credits or the gaming state can be restored to the state before the power failure.

  Further, it is possible to cause the CPU 41a to execute a ROM read prevention function and a bus output mask function by a control program. The ROM read prevention function is a function capable of prohibiting or permitting the reading operation of the storage data of the ROM 41c. When the reading operation of the storage data of the ROM 41c is prohibited, the CPU 41a cannot read the storage data of the ROM 41c. Further, the bus output mask function prohibits reading of data stored in the ROM 41c from an external device or the like by masking the output of the I / O 41d when an external device or the like requests reading of the data stored in the ROM 41c. It is a function. By executing these functions, security can be improved.

  The main control unit 41 receives detection signals from various switches connected to the game control board 40, and executes basic processing according to the received detection signals. The main control unit 41 can also execute an interrupt process by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt occurs. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 includes a timer therein, and timer interruption processing (main) is caused by the expiration of the timer, that is, a certain time (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment) has elapsed. Execute.

  The main control unit 41 is set so as to prohibit other interrupts during the execution of the above-described interrupt processing, and when a plurality of interrupts are generated, the interrupt processing is executed according to a preset order. To do. If another interrupt factor occurs during the execution of the interrupt process and the interrupt factor continues even after the ongoing interrupt process ends, the interrupt process being executed is A new interrupt will occur at the end.

  The execution interval T of the timer interrupt process is set to be longer than the sum of the time required for the basic process to make a round and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main). That is, the relationship between the time T1 in which the basic process is completed and the execution time T2 of the timer interrupt process (main) is T1 + T2 <T. For this reason, the main control unit 41 repeatedly executes the basic process, but the basic process can be executed at least once while the timer interrupt process (main) is executed.

  The effect control board 90 is connected with a liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, effect switches 56, and reel LEDs 55. These effect devices are sub-control units 91 described later. It is driven by the control.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 included in the effect control board 90 controls the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED 55. In addition to the sub-control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device may be mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board. When this configuration is adopted, the sub control unit 91 obtains the output pattern of the effect device based on the command from the main control unit 41, and the output control unit performs output control of the effect device based on the output pattern. In this way, the output control of the effect device can be performed by both the sub control unit 91 and the output control unit.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured to include the above-described liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and effect switch 56 as effect devices, but is not limited to this, and other effects A device can also be adopted, and it is not always necessary to include the above-described rendering device. That is, each of the above-described effect devices is a device that is generally provided for improving the game performance, and does not affect the operation of the slot machine 1. For this reason, it is possible to employ various effect devices such as a so-called role item that is mechanically driven, a pseudo reel, and a liquid crystal display capable of stereoscopic display. However, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 can control the effect state during the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT), which is a notification period in which the navigation effect can be executed, so that at least the above-mentioned navigation effect can be executed. It is necessary to have a device.

  The effect control board 90 includes a sub-control unit 91, a display control circuit 92, an LED drive circuit 93, an audio output circuit 94, a reset circuit 95, a switch detection circuit 96, a clock device 97, and a power interruption detection circuit. 98.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 includes, for example, a CPU 91a, a RAM 91b, a ROM 91c, and an I / O 91d. Similar to the CPU 41a of the main control unit 41, the CPU 91a executes various processes according to the control program. The sub-control unit 91 receives a command output from the game control board 40, and executes various controls for performing effects such as control of various circuits based on the received signal.

  The display control circuit 92 performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 based on the display control signal output from the sub control unit 91. The LED drive circuit 93 performs drive control of the effect LED 52, the reel LED 55, and the like based on the LED drive signal output from the sub-control unit 91. The audio output circuit 94 performs audio output control of the speakers 53 and 54 based on the audio output signal output from the sub control unit 91.

  The reset circuit 95 outputs a reset signal to the sub-control unit 91 when the power is turned off or when an initialization command is not input for a certain period of time. The switch detection circuit 96 receives a detection signal input from, for example, a switch of the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90, and outputs the received detection signal to the sub-control unit 91. The clock device 97 outputs time information including date information and time information to the sub-control unit 91. The power interruption detection circuit 98 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating the detection of the voltage drop to the sub-control unit 91 when the voltage drop is detected.

  Note that the reset circuit 95 has a lower voltage for releasing the reset signal than the reset circuit 49 provided in the game control board 40. For this reason, the sub-control unit 91 can be activated earlier than the main control unit 41 when the power is turned off. On the other hand, the power interruption detection circuit 98 is set to have a lower voltage for outputting the voltage drop signal than the power interruption detection circuit 48 included in the game control board 40. For this reason, the sub-control unit 91 detects a power failure at a later stage than the main control unit 41 at the time of power interruption, and performs power-off processing.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function. When receiving a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 generates an interrupt, receives the command output from the main control unit 41, and receives a buffer. Execute the command reception interrupt process stored in.

  Further, unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 is not set to prohibit other interrupts even during execution of the interrupt process, and executes the command reception interrupt process with the highest priority. Is set. That is, when an interrupt based on command reception occurs, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the timer interrupt process (sub) and executes the command reception interrupt process even if the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed. Even if interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur at the same time, the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority.

  The backup power is also supplied to the sub-control unit 91, and the RAM 91b can hold the stored data for a predetermined period even during a power failure.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 can control the gaming state to the AT state. When the sub control unit 91 shifts to the AT state and wins the push order, it notifies the correct push order. In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the player of the correct push order by executing the effect via the liquid crystal display 51, but is not limited to this, and by voice or the like via the speakers 53 and 54. You may alert | report, and you may alert | report by lighting control of left middle right stop effective LED22L, 22C, 22R.

  Here, in a gaming state that is not in the AT state, the player cannot determine the winning combination or the correct pressing order, and therefore it is difficult to shift the gaming state by the pressing order operation corresponding to the winning combination. However, when shifting to the AT state, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the correct push order in response to any of the push order promotion replays 1 to 4 being won, so the player wins the promotion replay and the RT2 state. In addition, in the RT2 state, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the correct push order in response to any of the push forward entry replays 1 and 2 being won, so the player wins the entry replay. Can be shifted to the RT3 state. As the gaming state transitions in this way, the winning probability of the re-gamer is greatly increased, and even if the pushing order bell is won, the pushing order is notified by the sub-control unit 91, so that medals are consumed. The game can be digested while increasing the medals by correctly answering the push order of the push order bells. In the present embodiment, in the AT state, the push order bell is won so that the average net increase of medals in the gaming state other than the RT3 state is 1 or more, and the average net increase of medals when entering the RT3 state is 2 or more. A rate and the like are set in advance (see FIG. 7).

  In the present embodiment, in a game in which the push-up promotion replay is won in a state other than the AT state, if the first stop (the reel that the player stops first) is other than the left reel 2L, the sub-control unit 91 Gives a penalty. Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 receives an alarm sound via the speakers 53 and 54 when the push-up promotion replay is won in a game that is not controlled to the AT state and the first stop is other than the left reel 2L. To set a restriction flag in the RAM 91b. The sub-control unit 91 does not perform an AT lottery in a game for which a restriction flag is set. In the present embodiment, the restriction flag is set for 5 games.

For this reason, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a display is displayed to call attention so that the first stop is performed from the left reel 2L. Therefore, in the following description, it is assumed that the player performs a stop operation from the left reel 2L unless a navigation effect is executed on the liquid crystal display 51.
As long as the player performs a stop operation from the left reel 2L, even if the push order promotion replay is won, the push order is correct and the promotion replay does not win.

  In the present embodiment, the AT state ends when the number of games in the AT game number counter set in the RAM 91b becomes zero. Note that the AT state ends when the number of games in the AT game number counter reaches 0, but is not limited thereto. For example, it may be terminated when the push order bell is incorrectly answered.

  The detailed configuration of the slot machine 1 has been described above.

  Next, processing executed by the main control unit 41 will be described.

  In the slot machine 1, generally, a game progresses such as setting the number of bets, operating the start switch 7, operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, stopping the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and paying out medals. The main control unit 41 executes the game process as shown in FIG. 10 in accordance with the progress of the game.

  When the game process is started, the main control unit 41 starts a BET process (Step Sa1), an internal lottery process (Step Sa2), a reel rotation process (Step Sa3), a winning determination process (Step Sa4), a payout process (Step Sa5), The game end process (step Sa6) is sequentially executed. When the game end process ends, the process returns to the BET process again.

  In the BET process in step Sa1, the main control unit 41 stands by in a state where a bet number can be set, and a prescribed bet number corresponding to the gaming state is set and the game is started when the start switch 7 is operated.

  In the internal lottery process in step Sa2, the main control unit 41 performs lottery based on the random number value for internal lottery at the same time when the start switch 7 is detected, and determines whether or not winning of any combination is permitted. The winning flag indicating the winning combination is determined in the RAM 41b. In the internal lottery process, the main control unit 41 wins a flag indicating each winning combination as a flag, a bonus type if a bonus is won, and a type of effect determined by the main control unit 41 (for example, a freeze effect) ) And the like are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  In the reel rotation process in step Sa3, the main control unit 41 rotates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and stops the rotation of the corresponding reels when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected.

  In the winning determination process in step Sa4, the main control unit 41 responds to the display result (derivation result) derived to each reel 2L, 2C, 2R when the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped. It is determined whether or not a winning is generated. In the winning determination process, the main control unit 41 transmits a winning determination command that can specify the derivation result to the sub-control unit 91.

  When it is determined in the payout process in step Sa5 that a winning is generated in the above-described winning determination process, the main control unit 41 adds a credit or a medal. Pay out.

  In the game end process in step Sa6, the main control unit 41 sets a gaming state in preparation for the next game.

Therefore, in the above game processing, after the reel rotation is stopped, if any winning combination does not occur, no payout or the like is executed, and the game state is not updated, and one game is finished. In addition, when any winning combination occurs, when a small winning combination or normal replay winning occurs, a payout or the like is executed, and the game state is not updated and one game ends. In addition, when a winning of a replaying player (promotion replay, rush replay, falling replay, or control replay) other than BB, RB, SB, or normal replay occurs, payout or the like is not executed, and the game state is updated to 1 game. Ends. Note that, regardless of whether or not any winning combination has occurred, when the specific winning combination is won internally, the gaming state is updated and one game is completed. In addition, for example, when a predetermined number of games are consumed without shifting to a new bonus state or advantageous RT state after the bonus state or advantageous RT state ends, whether or not a winning of any combination has occurred is determined. Regardless, it is possible to update the gaming state and end one game.
As a result, in the present embodiment, the display result is derived for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, thereby completing one game.

  In the game process, the main control unit 41 generates a command for the sub-control unit 91 and transmits the generated command to the sub-control unit 91 via the command transmission line when it is necessary according to the progress of the game. The sub-control unit 91 performs control of each rendering device, lottery for shifting to the AT state, and the like according to the received command.

  The special combination and the general combination described above are won in the internal lottery process and cannot be won unless the winning flag is set in the RAM 41b. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of each lottery role in the internal lottery process varies depending on the set value and the gaming state. That is, in addition to the set value of any one of 1 to 6, the gaming state is a normal gaming state described later, one of the RT1 to 3 states, the internal middle state, or the bonus state. A lottery is performed based on a lottery table that differs depending on whether there is any.

  The gaming state is set as a gaming state flag in the RAM 41b. For this reason, the main control unit 41 can determine the current gaming state by referring to the gaming state flag in the RAM 41b. Note that the normal gaming state and the RT1 to RT3 states are set as the same gaming state flag. For this reason, it is necessary to refer to the value of the RT flag in the RAM 41b in order to determine the normal gaming state and the RT1 to RT3 states. For example, the RT flag is set to 0 in the normal gaming state, 1 in the RT1 state, and the like.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8A, the lottery target combination is set according to a lottery table corresponding to each gaming state. That is, the lottery target combination and the number of determination values differ depending on the normal gaming state, the SB state, the RT1 to 3 state, the internal medium state, and the bonus state.

  In the normal gaming state, the RT1 to 3 state, and the SB state, “BB”, “BB + watermelon”, “BB + watermelon + 1”, “BB + cherry”, “BB + cherry + 1”, “BB + 1”, “RB”, “RB + Watermelon”, “RB + Watermelon + 1”, “RB + Cherry”, “RB + Cherry + 1”, “RB + 1”, “SB”, “Middle Bell”, “Push Order Bell 1” , “Push order bell 2”, “push order bell 3”, “push order bell 4”, “push order bell 5”, “watermelon”, “watermelon + 1”, “cherry”, “cherry + 1” The internal lottery process is performed based on the lottery table in which “one piece combination” is set as the lottery target combination. In the SB state of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the determination numerical value of “push order bell 1” is larger by 1 than the normal gaming state and the RT1 to 3 states.

  In the middle state, “middle bell”, “push order bell 1”, “push order bell 2”, “push order bell 3”, “push order bell 4”, “push order bell 5”, “watermelon”, “ The internal lottery process is performed based on the lottery table in which “watermelon + 1 sheet combination”, “cherry”, “cherry + 1 sheet combination”, and “one sheet combination” are set as the lottery target combination.

  In the bonus state, based on a lottery table in which “middle bell”, “watermelon”, “watermelon + 1 combination”, “cherry”, “cherry + 1 sheet combination”, and “single combination” are set as the lottery targets. Perform internal lottery processing.

  Furthermore, in the lottery table in the normal gaming state, “normal replay”, “push order promotion replay 1”, “push order promotion replay 2”, “push order promotion replay 3”, “push order promotion replay 4” are given as replaying roles. , Is set as the lottery target combination.

In the lottery tables in the RT1 state and the RT3 state, only “normal replay” is set as the lottery target role as the replaying role. In the lottery table in the RT2 state, as a replaying player, “normal replay”, “push order maintenance replay 1”, “push order maintenance replay 2”, “push order maintenance replay 3”, “push order entry replay 1”, “push” “Last entry replay 2” is set as the lottery target role.
Note that in the lottery table in the SB state, the re-gamer set in the lottery table in the original game state (normal game state, RT1-3 state) is set as the lottery target role as it is as the regamer, and the determination numerical value Also, the same value as the lottery table of the original gaming state is set. That is, the lottery table in the SB state is set depending on the lottery table in the original gaming state.

  Note that the numerical values shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8A are determination values for winning the lottery object combination, and an internal lottery process is performed based on the determination values. The denominator of the determination value is set to 65536 (2 to the 16th power). That is, the winning probability of the lottery target combination is the number of determination values / 65536. Moreover, although the determination value shown to FIG. 7, FIG. 8 (A) is made into the determination value in case a setting value is 1, it is not restricted to this. In order to design the medal payout rate to vary according to the set value as described above, for example, the determination value for the simultaneous winning combination may be increased as the set value increases.

  In the present embodiment, when a special combination and a general combination are won at the same time, the general combination is controlled so as to preferentially win. That is, for example, when “BB + watermelon” is won, the game is controlled so that the watermelon symbols are aligned on any of the winning lines.

  In addition, the winning flag of the general combination (small role or replaying combination) is valid only in the game in which the winning flag is set, and is invalid in the next game. On the other hand, the winning flag for the special combination is valid until the special combination is won from the game in which the winning flag is set, and is invalid in the game in which the special combination is won. In other words, in the case of a general role, if the selected game is not aligned, there will be no winning with a medal payout, but in the case of a special role, the winning flag is invalid even if it cannot be aligned in the selected game Therefore, even a game after the game won by the special role can be won. For this reason, in the internal lottery process in the game until the special combination wins, the special combination lottery is not performed, and the lottery process is performed based on the dedicated lottery table. Note that only the winning flag of SB is different from BB and RB, and if the winning game does not generate a prize, it becomes invalid in the next game. That is, the winning flag of SB is handled in the same manner as the winning flag of the general combination.

  The main control unit 41 allows winning of each combination (general combination or special combination) before the display result is derived and displayed on each reel 2L, 2C, 2R (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). Is determined based on the above-mentioned lottery table. That is, when the start switch 7 is detected, an internal lottery process is performed, and if any winning combination is won, winning of the winning combination is allowed, so that winning combination can be derived and displayed on each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. it can.

  First, the main control unit 41 acquires a random number value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected. The main control unit 41 stores the acquired random number value in a dedicated area (random number value storage work) of the RAM 41b, and further stores the random number value stored in the random number value storage work in the BET process in step Sa1 of FIG. It is stored in a lottery area (lottery work).

  When the main control unit 41 executes the internal lottery process in step Sa2 of FIG. 10, as shown in FIG. 11, the main control unit 41 refers to the gaming state flag set in the RAM 41b and determines whether or not the current gaming state is a bonus state. Is determined (step Sb1).

  When the current gaming state is the bonus state (step Sb1; Yes), the main control unit 41 sets a lottery table corresponding to the bonus state in the RAM 41b (step Sb2).

  When the current gaming state is not a bonus state (step Sb1; No), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the current gaming state is carrying over a special role, that is, whether or not it is an internal middle state. It discriminate | determines (step Sb3).

  When the current gaming state is an internal state (step Sb3; Yes), the main control unit 41 sets a lottery table corresponding to the internal state in the RAM 41b (step Sb4).

  When the current gaming state is not the internal state (step Sb3; No), the main control unit 41 refers to the value of the RT flag set in the RAM 41b, and the gaming state is any of the RT1 to 3 states. It is determined whether or not there is (step Sb5).

  When the current gaming state is one of the RT1 to 3 states (step Sb5; Yes), the main control unit 41 sets a lottery table corresponding to any of the RT1 to 3 states in the RAM 41b. (Step Sb6).

  When the current gaming state is not one of the RT1 to 3 states (step Sb5; No), the main control unit 41 refers to the gaming state flag set in the RAM 41b and determines whether or not the gaming state is the SB state. Is discriminated (step Sb7).

  When the current gaming state is the SB state (step Sb7; Yes), the main control unit 41 sets a lottery table corresponding to the SB state in the RAM 41b (step Sb8).

  When the current gaming state is not the SB state (step Sb7; No), the main control unit 41 determines that the normal gaming state is set, and sets a lottery table corresponding to the normal gaming state in the RAM 41b (step Sb9).

  When the main control unit 41 sets the lottery table according to each gaming state, the main control unit 41 acquires the determination value number according to the bet number and the set value from the set lottery table, and uses the acquired determination value number and the lottery work. Based on the stored random number value, a lottery process for determining whether or not a winning combination is won is executed (step Sb10). In the lottery process, the number of judgment values acquired from the lottery table is sequentially added to the numerical data (random number value) stored in the lottery work. When the result of the addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. The For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (determination value / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

  When determining that any combination has been won, the main control unit 41 sets a winning flag corresponding to the combination determined to be won in the internal winning flag storing work of the RAM 41b (step Sb11).

  Then, the main control unit 41 generates an internal winning command that can specify the winning flag, and transmits the internal winning command to the sub-control unit 91 (step Sb12). After completing the command storage process, the main control unit 41 ends the internal lottery process and returns to the game process.

  The internal winning flag storage work is composed of a 2-byte area, and is divided into a special role storing work in which a special role winning flag is set and a general role storing work in which a general role winning flag is set. Has been. The winning flag set for the special combination storing work is set when the special combination is won, and is not cleared until the special combination wins. The winning flag set for the general combination storing work is set when the general combination is won, and is cleared when no combination is won.

  The main control unit 41 acquires a random number value for internal lottery when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected. For example, when the operation of the start switch 7 is erroneously detected due to noise such as static electricity, or the game starts. Even if the operation of the start switch 7 is detected in a state where it cannot be performed, if the random number value is acquired, the internal lottery process may not be normally performed. However, in the present embodiment, when the main control unit 41 can start the game in the BET process, the random value stored in the random value storage work is stored in the lottery work, and in the internal lottery process, it is stored in the lottery work. A lottery is performed on the basis of the random number. For this reason, even if the operation of the start switch 7 is erroneously detected when noise such as static electricity or the game cannot be started, the lottery storage work used in the internal lottery process is not affected. Processing can be performed.

  When one of the winning combinations is won in the internal lottery process, the main control unit 41 performs control to permit the derivation display of the winning combination in each reel 2L, 2C, 2R (FIG. 10, step Sa3). Here, stop control of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R will be described.

  The main control unit 41 creates a table index and a table stored in the ROM 41c when each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R starts rotating or when any of the reels stops and an unstopped reel remains. The stop control table for each rotating reel is created with reference to the data for use. Then, when any operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected, the main control unit 41 refers to the stop control table of the corresponding reel and refers to the stop control table referred to. Based on the number of sliding frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  Note that the number of sliding frames is the number of frames that pass on the reels after the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R actually stop. For example, when the 18th “white 7” of the left reel 2L shown in FIG. 3 passes the lower stage, the stop switch 8L is operated, and the 20th “bell” is actually stopped at the lower 2Lb of the left reel. It can be seen that the number of sliding frames was 2 frames.

  The table index stores an address for each setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery processing (hereinafter referred to as an internal winning state), and the main control unit 41 obtains an address corresponding to the internal winning state. Data for table creation can be acquired. Even when the internal winning states are different, the same address is stored in the table index when the same reel control is applied. In such a case, the stop control table is created with reference to the same table creation data.

  The table creation data is composed of a stop control table indicating the number of sliding symbols according to the stop operation position, and an address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the reel stop status. The stop operation position means the position of the symbol when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected.

  The stop control table that is referred to according to the reel stop status may differ depending on the stop status of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. That is, it may differ depending on whether all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotating, only one of the reels is stopped, or any two reels are stopped. Further, in a situation where any one of the reels is stopped, there may be a case where it differs depending on the stop position of the stopped reel. For this reason, the address of the stop control table to be referred to for each situation is registered for each rotating reel, and the main control unit 41 specifies the address of the stop control table to be referred to according to each situation. be able to. Then, the main control unit 41 can specify a necessary stop control table according to each situation from the specified address.

  Even when the stop status of the reels and the stop position of the stopped reels are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is a table that can specify the number of sliding symbols for each timing at which a stop operation (operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R) is performed. In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are employed for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round by driving the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R for 168 steps. The reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R have 21 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) with respect to one reel. A region number of 0 to 20 is assigned from the reel reference position. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols of each reel. That is, the area numbers 0 to 20 of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are assigned to the symbol numbers 0 to 20 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each region number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the main control unit 41 expands the stop control table to obtain the number of sliding symbols for each region number. You can get it.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data includes the number of sliding frames from the stop reference position (the lower symbol in the present embodiment) for each area number. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the stop reference position may be the upper stage or the middle stage.

  When creating the stop control table, the main control unit 41 first obtains an address corresponding to the internal winning state of the game at the start of reel rotation based on the table index, and obtains table creation data. Then, the main control unit 41 acquires the address of the stop control table for each reel corresponding to the state in which all the reels are rotating from the table creation data. Further, the main control unit 41 develops a stop control table for each reel stored at the acquired address, and creates a stop control table for all reels.

  When one of the reels stops, or when any two of the reels stop, the main control unit 41 determines the stopped reel and the stop position area of the reel from the table creation data acquired at the start of reel rotation. The address of the stop control table for the unstopped reel corresponding to the number is acquired, and the stop control table for each reel stored in the acquired address is expanded to create a stop control table for the unstopped reel.

  Next, when the main control unit 41 detects an operation of any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, control when deriving a display result to the corresponding reel will be described. When the main control unit 41 detects the operation of any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the step from the reel reference position (for example, the 0th area) at the time when the stop operation is detected. The area number of the stop operation position is specified based on the number, the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, the main control unit 41 performs control to rotate and stop the reels by the acquired number of sliding frames.

  Specifically, the main control unit 41 obtains the number of sliding frames obtained based on the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, and obtains the number of steps until the stop and stops the reels by the obtained number of steps. Control to stop by rotating. As a result, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (lower area in this embodiment). Will stop.

  In the table index of this embodiment, only one address corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state is stored. Further, only one address is stored in one table creation data as the storage area address of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status of one reel (and the stop position of the stopped reel). That is, the table creation data corresponding to the gaming state and the internal winning state, and the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined, The stop control table created by referring to these is also uniquely determined. For this reason, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the main control unit 41 performs control based on the same stop control table.

  In the present embodiment, the number of sliding frames is set to a value of 0 to 4, and it is possible to stop the reel by drawing a maximum of 4 frames after detecting the stop operation. That is, the symbol stop position can be specified from a range of up to five frames including the symbol of the stop operation position.

  In the present embodiment, when one of the winning combinations is won, a stop control table is generated so as to perform control for drawing the winning combination to the winning line within the range of 4 frames. In addition, when no winning combination is won, a stop control table is generated so as to perform a control in which any winning combination is not aligned with the winning line. In other words, when any winning combination is won, if the stop operation is performed within the range of 4 winning combinations, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is controlled, for example, the number of sliding frames stops at 2 frames. There is nothing. If no winning combination is selected, the number of sliding symbols is set even if one of the winning combinations is stopped within the range of 0 frames. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the general combination is won in a state where the special combination has been carried over from before the previous game, control is performed so that the selected general combination is maximally drawn into the winning line within a range of 4 frames. . That is, the control is such that the general combination has priority over the special combination. However, when the general combination won in the 4-frame range cannot be withdrawn and the special combination can be withdrawn in the 4-frame range, the special combination is controlled with priority.

  Specifically, the main control unit 41 first creates a stop control table in which the number of sliding symbols is set so that the winning general combination is drawn to the winning line within a range of 4 frames, and the stop operation position is selected. If the selected general combination cannot be drawn, a stop control table in which the number of sliding symbols is set so that the selected special combination is drawn to the winning line in the range of four frames to the maximum is created. By controlling in this way, if the winning general role is drawn within the range of 4 frames on the winning line, the winning general role will be aligned, and the selected general role will not be drawn. If you can withdraw, you will be able to control the special roles that have been won.

  For example, in a state where BB (white 7, white 7, white 7) is elected, when “Bell” is won, the stop operation position of the winning line of the left reel 2L is “White 7” of No. 18. Since the 20th “bell” is arranged within the range of 4 frames, the 20th “bell” stops on the left reel 2L, and similarly, the “bell” is also applied to the middle and right reels 2C and 2R. ”Stops and“ Bell ”wins.

  Also, for example, in the state where BB (white 7, white 7, white 7) is won, when “cherry” is won, the stop operation position of the winning line of the left reel 2L is, for example, “White 7” ”, There is no“ cherry ”within the range of 4 frames, but“ white 7 ”exists, so 18th“ white 7 ”stops on the left reel 2L, and the middle, right reel 2C, Similarly, in 2R, “White 7” can be aligned by stopping operation within the range of 4 frames. However, for example, if the stop operation position in the lower winning line of the left reel 2L is “net 7” of No. 1, “cherry” of No. 5 exists within the range of 4 frames, so “cherry” stops. Control is performed.

  In this embodiment, “replay” or “bell” is arranged within 5 frames on each reel. That is, when “replay” or “bell” is won in a state where a special role is won, “replay” or “bell” is always provided. In this embodiment, in such a case, the symbols are arranged so that the special combination is not aligned on the winning line at the same time as “Replay” or “Bell”. In addition, the symbols may be arranged so that the special combination is aligned with the invalid line simultaneously with “Replay” or “Bell”. In the case of adopting this configuration, for example, the control may be performed such that special roles are aligned in the lower parallel invalid lines. However, no winnings will be awarded if the winning lines are aligned.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, control is performed so that the general combination is given priority over the special combination in the winning line and the special combination is aligned with the winning line when the general combination cannot be withdrawn. Alternatively, the special combination may be arranged on the winning line in preference to the general combination, and the general combination may be aligned on the winning line when the special combination cannot be drawn.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 continues to rotate the reels until the operation of the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected after the reels 2L, 2C, 2R start rotating. When the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Even if the reel rotation temporarily stops due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the reel continues to rotate until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. .

  Further, the main control unit 41 may automatically stop the reel on condition that a predetermined time has elapsed. In this case, the main control unit 41 controls the stop of the reels so that any combination is not stopped on the winning line even if any combination is won. However, when any of the reels is stopped, if a winning combination has already been confirmed, the winning is generated as it is. For example, when a part of reels (for example, the left reel 2L) has a winning combination that a predetermined symbol (for example, cherry symbol) stops and the winning is confirmed, the part of the reels (for example, the left reel 2L) When a predetermined symbol (for example, cherry symbol) is stopped and a winning combination is confirmed, the other reels (for example, middle reel 2C and right reel 2R) may be automatically stopped.

  The above is the description of the processing executed by the main control unit 41.

  Next, processing executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described.

  As described above, the sub control unit 91 performs effect control according to various commands received from the main control unit 41. Upon receiving various commands from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process as shown in FIG. 12, receives the command via the command transmission line (step Sc1), and receives the received command. Is stored in a dedicated area of the RAM 91b (step Sc2). The RAM 91b is provided with an area capable of storing a maximum of 16 commands, and the sub-control unit 91 can accumulate a plurality of commands in the RAM 91b. Note that the number of commands that can be stored in the RAM 91b is not limited to 16, and may be expanded within a possible range.

  The command stored in the RAM 91b in the command reception interrupt process is processed in the timer interrupt process (sub). When starting the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the RAM 91b as shown in FIG. 13 (step Sd1). If not stored (step Sd1; No), the process ends. If an unprocessed command is stored (step Sd1; Yes), each rendering device is controlled based on the oldest command. That is, the sub control unit 91 controls each effect device in the order of the received commands.

  The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the command is an internal winning command (step Sd2). When the command is not an internal winning command (step Sd2; No), the sub-control unit 91 executes a process according to the type of command (step Sd17) and ends the process. When the command is an internal winning command (step Sd2; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 stores a winning flag in the RAM 91b (step Sd3) and determines whether the AT flag is on (step Sd4). The AT flag is a flag indicating whether or not the AT state is set in the RAM 91b. The AT flag is turned on when in the AT state, and turned off when not in the AT state.

  When the AT flag is off (step Sd4; No), the sub control unit 91 performs an AT lottery process (step Sd5). After the AT lottery process, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT is won by the lottery process (step Sd6). When the AT is won (step Sd6; Yes), the AT flag of the RAM 91b is turned on (step Sd7), and the number of games (the number of won games) given to the AT game number counter set in the RAM 91b is added ( Step Sd8), the process proceeds to the next process. In the present embodiment, the number of games awarded when winning an AT in the AT lottery process (the number of games added to the AT game number counter) is 50 games (50 games after shifting to the RT3 state). Is set in advance.

When the AT flag is on (step Sd4; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 performs an AT continuous lottery process for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to give an AT additional game number (the number of consecutively won games and the bonus amount). Perform (step Sd9). After the AT continuous lottery process, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT continuation is won by the continuous lottery process (step Sd10). When the AT continuation is won (step Sd10; Yes), the added game number given to the AT game number counter set in the RAM 91b is added (step Sd11).
In the present embodiment, in the AT lottery process and the AT continuous lottery process, when the winning flag is “cherry + 1”, it is set in advance so that the AT winning / AT continuous winning is performed at a rate of 100%.

  If the AT continuation is not won (step Sd10; Yes), or after winning the AT continuation and adding the number of games to the AT game number counter, the sub-control unit 91 refers to the RAM 91b and the winning flag is set to “Normal It is determined whether or not the flag indicates “replay” (step Sd12). When the winning flag is a flag indicating “normal replay” (step Sd12; Yes), the sub control unit 91 executes an internal push order navigation determination process (step Sd13). The internal push order navigation determination process is a process for determining whether to notify the internal push order specified from the received internal winning command.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 externally outputs a special signal on condition that the value of the continuous correct answer counter becomes “3”. The external device that has received the special signal can display the number of times controlled to the AT state (AT number) so that the player can recognize it. The AT number at this time is required to be an accurate value.

  Here, as in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the case of a configuration in which the AT is terminated on the condition that a predetermined number of games are consumed, for example, “Transition to AT state-special role winning / winning-to bonus state” The AT state may be interrupted by the transition to the bonus state or the like, such as “Transition—Bonus end—Transition to the AT state again”. At this time, if the configuration is such that the special signal is externally output when the AT state is simply started, the special signal will be externally output again even after the AT state is interrupted. There is a possibility that the special signal is output to the outside twice and the AT number to be displayed is two times even though the actual AT number is one time.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not to report the internal pressing order according to the game situation. That is, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the internal push order when the special signal needs to be output externally by making the internal push order correct, and notifies the internal push order when the special signal does not need to be output externally. do not do. However, even if the internal pressing order is not notified, the value of the continuous correct answer counter becomes “3” by the player's operation, and a special signal may be output. In order to avoid such a situation, the sub-control unit 91 does not need to output a special signal, and when the value of the continuous correct counter may be “3”, the internal control sequence Informs the different pressing order (incorrect answer pressing order).

  Hereinafter, the situation determined by the sub-control unit 91 will be described. The sub-control unit 91 makes the transition to the AT state for the first time after winning the AT, and the gaming state is the RT3 state (at the time of the first hit AT), In the case of “state (at AT after power interruption)”, it is determined that a special signal needs to be output to the outside.

  In addition, even if the gaming state is the RT3 state, the sub-control unit 91 "changes to the AT state after the AT is interrupted and the gaming state is the RT3 state (at the time of AT after the interruption)" In the case of “Transition to state (at RT after pushing mistake)”, it is determined that it is not necessary to output a special signal externally.

  For these determinations, a flag based on the number of AT digestion games can be used. In this case, for example, the sub control unit 91 turns on the flag set in the RAM 91b when the AT digestion starts and the number of AT digestion games is 0 (at the time of the first hit AT). While the flag is on, the sub-control unit 91 keeps reporting the internal push order, turns off the flag on condition that the value of the continuous correct counter is “3”, and reports the correct answer of the internal push order. Limit. That is, when the flag is turned on, it means that the special signal needs to be output to the outside, and when the flag is turned off, it means that it is not necessary to output the special signal to the outside.

  Further, when a power interruption occurs, the flag may be turned on according to whether the AT state is in the power interruption process or the activation process, or whether the gaming state is the RT3 state. Since the flag is turned on after the power interruption, the sub-control unit 91 continues to notify the internal push order until the value of the continuous correct counter becomes “3”, and when the value of the continuous correct counter becomes “3”, The main control unit 41 outputs a special signal to the outside.

  In order to control in this way, it is assumed that a continuous correct counter is set in the RAM 91b in the sub-control unit 91 as well as in the main control unit 41. The update timing of the continuous correct answer counter may include the value of the continuous correct counter included in the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91, and the sub control unit 91 may update the same value by receiving the command. The sub control unit 91 may autonomously update by executing the same process as the process of the main control unit 41.

  After the internal push order navigation determination process, after turning on the AT flag, or when the AT is not won (step Sd6; No), the sub-control unit 91 stores in the ROM 91c based on the AT flag and the winning flag. The stored effect pattern is selected (step Sd14). Here, when the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at the selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery, that is, the winning flag, and is set in the RAM 91b. The selection rate of the production pattern is registered in the production table stored in the ROM 91c, and the sub-control unit 91 refers to the selection rate from the production table according to the winning flag when receiving the internal winning command, An effect pattern is selected according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 91b. In addition, when the production pattern is already set in the RAM 91b, for example, during the continuous production, the sub control unit 91 proceeds with the process according to the production pattern without selecting a new production pattern.

  After the production pattern is selected, the sub control unit 91 refers to the control pattern table stored in the ROM 91c, acquires the control pattern, and sets the acquired control pattern in the RAM 91b (step Sd15). In the control pattern table, various patterns corresponding to command types are registered for each of a plurality of types of effect patterns. The effect pattern is, for example, a display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51, a lighting mode of the effect effect LED 52, or the like. In accordance with this control pattern table, the sub-control unit 91 controls the production according to the progress of the game.

  If the sub-control unit 91 receives a new command during execution of the effect control triggered by the reception of the command, the sub-control unit 91 stops the effect control being executed, and the effect corresponding to the newly received command. Execute the control. That is, even if the production control is not completed, the production can be canceled and the production control based on the new command can be executed. For example, even when an effect based on the command is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, if the player starts the game before the effect is completed, the effect is canceled.

  Control of effects being executed according to commands accompanying operations that are essential when a player starts a game, such as BET commands received when the MAX BET switch 6 is operated, and internal winning commands received when the start switch 7 is operated May be canceled. By adopting such a configuration, when the player wants to start the next game quickly, it does not cause troublesome thoughts. In addition, for a specific effect, a configuration may be adopted in which control of the effect is continued when any command is received. In this case, when the above-described specific effect occurs, the player can have a sense of expectation.

  And the sub-control part 91 performs control of an effect according to an effect pattern (step Sd16), and complete | finishes a process. As described above, since the production pattern is selected according to the selection rate, even if the same internal winning command that is the result of the same internal lottery is received, the production pattern is not always the same.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when selecting an effect pattern based on various commands (step Sd14, step Sd17), the sub-control unit 91 executes an effect pattern selection process for selecting an effect pattern to be executed on the liquid crystal display 51. To do. When executing the effect pattern selection process, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT is in an AT preparation state in which the AT is internally won but not controlled by the AT as shown in FIG. 14 (step Se1). . In order to control in this way, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment is in the AT ready state (for example, chance zone, precursor period) for a predetermined number of games (for example, 32 games) after winning the internal AT. Need to control.

If the sub-control unit 91 is not in the AT ready state (step Se1; No), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the effect is being executed continuously for four games (step Se2). The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not each switch of the slot machine has been operated for 3 minutes or more when the effect is executed continuously for four games (step Se2; Yes), so that the player takes turns. It is determined whether or not (Step Se3).
The sub-control unit 91 changes the player (step Se3; Yes), if the player is in the AT preparation state (step Se1; Yes), or if the effect is not executed for four consecutive games (step Se2). No), an effect pattern is selected from all the effects (step Se4).

The effect pattern to be selected is an effect pattern in which effects such as a small role navigation effect, a conversation effect, and a light-off effect are combined.
Here, the small role navigation effect is an effect for notifying that the small role has been internally won. For the small role navigation effect, for example, a small character navigation effect (character suggestion) 511 for displaying the character image and character of the internal winning prize on the liquid crystal display 51, and an image of the symbol of the internal winning winning character role on the liquid crystal display 51. A small role navigation effect (design suggestion) 512 to be displayed on 51, and a small role navigation effect to display each image of the initial character of the selected small character and other initial characters and characters on the liquid crystal display 51 (2) There are effects such as 513 (see FIGS. 15A to 15C).
In addition, the conversation effect is an effect that suggests that a small role, bonus, AT or the like has been won internally from the remarks of the character. For example, a conversation effect (single speech) 514 for displaying an image of one character who makes a suggestive speech on the liquid crystal display 51, and an image of two characters who each make a suggestive speech are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. There are effects such as a conversation effect (two-person conversation) 515 to be displayed (see FIGS. 15D and 15E).
The turn-off effect is an effect that suggests that a small role, bonus, AT, or the like has been won internally by turning off the illumination of the slot machine 1. Examples of the turn-off effect include a turn-off effect 516 that turns off the liquid crystal display 51 and the like (see FIG. 15F).
In the present embodiment, the conversation effect and the turn-off effect suggest that a small role, bonus, AT, or the like has been won internally, but the suggested content is not limited to this, for example, the current gaming state Or may indicate that the AT lottery probability is high by shifting to the chance mode, that is, that the expected value of the AT winning is high.

Returning to FIG. 14, after selecting the effect pattern, or when the player is not changing (step Se <b>3; No), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the effect is executed for five consecutive games (step). Se5). The sub-control unit 91 ends the process when the effect is not executed continuously for 5 games (step Se5; No), and when the effect is executed continuously for 5 games (step Se5; Yes), the AT start effect Is selected (step Se6), and the process is terminated. In order to control in this way, the sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment needs to control the AT from the next sixth game when the effects are executed continuously for five games.
Here, the AT start effect is an effect informing the AT start. The AT start effect includes, for example, an AT start effect 517 for displaying on the liquid crystal display 51 a character image (for example, a character image such as “Congratulations! AT rush!”) That notifies the AT start (FIG. 15 ( G)).

  The above is the description of the processing executed by the sub-control unit 91.

  Next, specific control of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.

  The sub-control unit 91 performs control so that a predetermined condition is satisfied when the effect is executed for five consecutive games, and AT is started at the next sixth game. For this reason, the sub-control unit 91 is allowed to perform effects for five consecutive games in the AT preparation state controlled when the AT is internally won. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (A), the sub-control unit 91 executes an effect for five consecutive games after winning the internal AT, and executes an AT start effect 517 for the next sixth game to perform the AT. May start.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 is normally restricted to execute effects for five consecutive games when the AT is not internally won. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 16B, the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the effect in the next fifth game when the effect is executed continuously for four games in the AT non-winning situation. ing.

  However, even if the sub-control unit 91 is in the AT non-winning situation, the production is allowed to be executed continuously for 5 games in a specific situation where the player has changed during the continuous execution of the production. . Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (C), the sub-control unit 91 executes the effects in succession for two games and displays the demonstration screen without operating each switch for three minutes or more before starting the third game. In a specific situation, when the effects are continuously executed after the third game, there is a possibility that the effects are executed continuously for five games in total from the time of the previous player. In this case, since it is determined that a new player is playing a game from the third game after displaying the demonstration screen, the sub-control unit 91 does not enter a new specific situation after displaying the demonstration screen. When the effects are executed continuously for four games up to the sixth game, the effects are not executed for the next seventh game. In other words, even if the effects are executed continuously for 5 games, the effects are not executed for each player for 5 games continuously.

  This completes the description of the specific control of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 may control the AT after the performance has been executed for five consecutive games in the AT preparation state. It is possible to recognize that the effect is controlled by the AT when the effect is executed for five games in a row. Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes the game continuously for 4 games in the AT non-winning situation, and if the effect is executed for the 5th game, the game is continuously executed for 5 games and the predetermined condition is satisfied. If it is not a specific situation, the execution of the effect is restricted.
In this way, the execution of the presentation can be controlled according to the specific situation, and the player is more interested in the execution than the slot machine that cannot control the execution of the presentation according to the specific situation. As a result, the interest of the game is improved.

In particular, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a condition for producing effects for five consecutive games is preset as the predetermined condition.
In this way, the player can recognize that the AT has been granted if the presentation is executed for five consecutive games. Therefore, the slot machine to which no AT is given when the number of consecutive executions of the presentation is five games. The player is more interested in the performance being performed, and the interest of the game is further improved.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the specific situation is changed by the player when each switch is not operated by the player for 3 minutes or more.
By doing this, it is possible that the player may have changed in the next game more easily than a slot machine that cannot be determined to be in a specific situation when each switch is not operated for more than 3 minutes by the player. Can be identified.
In the present embodiment, when it is determined that the player changes the specific situation when each switch is not operated for 3 minutes or more by the player, it is determined that the player has changed. Even if it is not, you may determine with a specific situation. That is, as in this embodiment, if each switch has not been operated for 3 minutes or more by a player, the player is less aware of the number of continuous executions of the performance, and the predetermined condition than when not in a specific situation. Since it is difficult to recognize the continuous execution of the five games, it may be determined as a specific situation even if the player is not actually changing.

[Embodiment 2]
In the first embodiment, the condition for executing any one of the five games continuously as the predetermined condition is set in advance. However, the predetermined condition is not limited to this, and for example, the same or similar effects are five games. It may be a condition to be executed continuously. Hereinafter, Embodiment 2 in which conditions for executing the same or similar effects for five consecutive games as a predetermined condition are set in advance will be described.
In the present embodiment, detailed description of the parts having the same configuration and processing as those in the first embodiment will be omitted, and parts different from those in the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  In this embodiment, the small role navigation effect (character suggestion) 511 includes a plurality of types of character images (for example, “Replay!” For replay, “Cherry” for cherry, “Watermelon!” For watermelon, "Bell!" For a bell) or a character's clothes color (for example, blue for replay, red for cherry, green for watermelon, yellow for bell, etc.) It is set so that an image corresponding to the image is selected. The small role navigation effect (design suggestion) 512 includes a plurality of designs (for example, a replay design for replay, a cherry design for cherry, a watermelon design for watermelon, and a bell design for bell). It is set so that an image corresponding to the small winning combination won is selected from the image of the symbol or the like. Also, the small role navigation effect (2 suggestion) 513 is an image of a plurality of initials (for example, “re” for replay, “chi” for cherry, “su” for watermelon, bell) If there are two images corresponding to the internal winning combination, the image is set to be selected.

  Further, the conversation effect (single speech) 514 and the conversation effect (two-person conversation) 515 are set such that one or two characters are selected from a plurality of types of characters that make different suggestive utterances. Further, the turn-off effect 516 is set such that any one of the effect patterns is selected from effect patterns having different timings for turning off the illumination of the slot machine 1 and the turn-off order.

  Next, processing executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described.

  The effect pattern selection process executed when the sub control unit 91 of the present embodiment selects an effect pattern based on various commands (steps Sd14 and Sd17) will be described with reference to FIG. When the sub-control unit 91 executes the effect pattern selection process, the sub-control unit 91 executes the process of step Se1. Is determined (step Se11). In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not four games are continuously executed as the same or similar effects if they are the same or similar images or effect patterns. For example, if the sub-control unit 91 is a small role navigation effect (character suggestion) 511, whether or not four games are continuously executed as the same or similar effect even if the character image and the character image are different. Determine.

The sub-control unit 91 executes the process of step Se3 when the same or similar effects are executed continuously for four games (step Se11; Yes), or the player changes (step Se3; Yes), or When the AT preparation state is set (step Se1; Yes), or when the same or similar effects are not executed continuously for four games (step Se11; No), the process of step Se4 is executed. On the other hand, when the player has not changed (step Se3; No), the sub-control unit 91 selects an effect pattern from effects that are not similar to the effects that have been executed for four consecutive games (step Se12).
After selecting the production pattern, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the same or similar production is executed for five consecutive games (step Se13). When the same or similar effects are not executed for five consecutive games (step Se13; No), the sub-control unit 91 ends the process, and when the same or similar effects are executed for five consecutive games (step) (Se13; Yes), the process of step Se6 is executed, and the process ends. In order to control in this way, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment needs to control the AT from the next sixth game when the same or similar effects are executed for five games in succession.

  The above is the description of the processing executed by the sub-control unit 91.

  Next, specific control of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.

  The sub-control unit 91 performs control so that a predetermined condition is satisfied when the same or similar effect is executed for five consecutive games, and AT is started at the next sixth game. For this reason, the sub-control unit 91 is allowed to execute the same or similar effects for five consecutive games in the AT preparation state. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 18A, the sub-control unit 91 produces the same or similar effect for five consecutive games after the AT internal winning (for example, Cherry's small role navigation effect (character suggestion in the first game) ) Bell's small role navigation effect (character suggestion) 511 in games 512, 3 and 3 Replay small role navigation effect (character suggestion) 511 in game 4; Cherry's small role navigation effect in game 5 again (Character suggestion) 511) is executed, and AT may be started by executing AT start effect 517 in the next six games.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 is normally restricted to execute the same or similar effects for five consecutive games when the AT is not internally won. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 18B, the sub-control unit 91 produces the same or similar effect for four consecutive games (for example, Cherry's small role navigation effect (character suggestion in the first game) as shown in FIG. 18B. ) When the small role navigation effect (character suggestion) 511 of Bell is executed in the 511, 2nd game and the third game, the following 5 games are executed when the replay small role navigation effect (character suggestion) 511) is executed in the fourth game. An effect is not executed on the eyes, or a dissimilar effect (for example, an effect other than the small role navigation effect (character suggestion) 511) is executed.

  However, the sub-control unit 91 is allowed to execute the same or similar effects for five consecutive games in a specific situation even in the AT non-winning situation. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 18C, the sub-control unit 91 performs the same effect for the third and subsequent games in the specific situation where the demonstration screen is displayed before the start of the third game after performing the effects for two games. Alternatively, when similar effects are continuously executed, there is a possibility that the same or similar effects may be executed continuously for five games from the time of the previous player. For example, the sub-control unit 91 produces a cherry small role navigation effect (character suggestion) 511 in the first game, a bell small role navigation effect (character suggestion) 511 in the first game, and the third game. There is a possibility that the small role navigation effect (character suggestion) 511 of Cherry is executed again in the fifth game. In this case, since it is determined from the third game that a new player is proceeding with the game, the sub-control unit 91 can display up to the sixth game unless a new specific situation occurs after the demonstration screen is displayed. When the same or similar effects are executed for four consecutive games, the same or similar effects are not executed in the next seven games. For example, the sub-control unit 91 executes the cherry small role navigation effect (character suggestion) 511 in the sixth game, and then does not execute the effect in the next seventh game, or executes a dissimilar effect. It has become. That is, even if the same or similar effects are executed continuously for five games in total, the same or similar effects are not executed for each player for five consecutive games.

  This completes the description of the specific control of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 may control the AT after the same or similar effects have been executed for five consecutive games in the AT preparation state. The player can recognize that the same or similar performance is controlled by the AT when five games are executed continuously. In addition, when the sub-control unit 91 executes the same or similar effect for four consecutive games in the AT non-winning situation, if the same or similar effect is executed for the fifth game, the five-game continuous execution is performed and the predetermined condition is set. Since it is established, the execution of the same or similar effect is permitted in a specific situation, and the execution of the same or similar effect is restricted if it is not a specific situation.
By doing in this way, if the same or similar effects are executed for five consecutive games, the player can recognize that the AT has been granted, so the number of consecutive executions of the same or similar effects is five games. Sometimes, the player becomes more interested in the performance being executed than the slot machine to which the AT is not given, and the interest of the game is further improved.
In addition, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has the same effects as the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment.

[Embodiment 3]
In the first embodiment, the condition for executing any one of the five consecutive games as the predetermined condition is set in advance. However, the predetermined condition is not limited to this, and for example, the same line of the five consecutive games is performed. It is good also as conditions performed by. Hereinafter, a description will be given of a third embodiment in which a condition for performing the same system effect for five consecutive games is preset as a predetermined condition.
In the present embodiment, detailed description of the parts having the same configuration and processing as those in the first embodiment will be omitted, and parts different from those in the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  Next, processing executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described.

  An effect pattern selection process executed when the sub control unit 91 of the present embodiment selects an effect pattern based on various commands (steps Sd14 and Sd17) will be described with reference to FIG. When the sub-control unit 91 executes the effect pattern selection process, the sub-control unit 91 executes the process of step Se1. If the AT is not in the AT ready state (step Se1; No), it is determined whether or not the same-line effect is executed for four consecutive games. Determination is made (step Se21). In the present embodiment, for example, if the small control navigation effect, the sub-control unit 91 is a small character navigation effect (character suggestion) 511, a small character navigation effect (design suggestion) 512, and a small character navigation effect (two choice suggestions). It is determined whether or not four games are continuously executed with 513 or the like as an effect of the same system. In addition, for example, in the case of a conversation effect, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not four games are continuously executed with the conversation effect (single speech) 514, the conversation effect (two-person conversation) 515, etc. as the same system effect. To do.

The sub-control unit 91 executes the process of step Se3 when the same-system production is executed for four consecutive games (step Se21; Yes), or the player changes (step Se3; Yes), or When it is in the AT preparation state (step Se1; Yes), or when the same-system production is not executed continuously for four games (step Se21; No), the process of step Se4 is executed. On the other hand, when the player is not changing (step Se3; No), the sub-control unit 91 selects an effect pattern from effects that are not the same-line effects that are executed continuously for four games (step Se22).
After selecting the production pattern, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the production of the same system is executed continuously for 5 games (step Se23). The sub-control unit 91 ends the process when the same-line production is not executed for five consecutive games (step Se23; No), and when the same-type production is executed for five consecutive games (step Se23; Yes), the process of step Se6 is executed and the process is terminated. In order to control in this way, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment needs to control the AT from the next sixth game when the same system effect is executed for five consecutive games.

  The above is the description of the processing executed by the sub-control unit 91.

  Next, specific control of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.

  The sub-control unit 91 performs control so that a predetermined condition is satisfied when the same system effect is executed for five consecutive games, and AT is started at the next sixth game. For this reason, the sub-control unit 91 is allowed to execute the same system of effects for five consecutive games in the AT preparation state. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 20 (A), the sub-control unit 91 produces the same system for five consecutive games (for example, the small role navigation effect (character suggestion) 511 in the first game), Small role navigation effect (design suggestion) 512 in the second game 512 Small role navigation effect (design suggestion) 513 in the third game Small role navigation effect (design suggestion) 512 in the fourth game There is a possibility that the production (design suggestion) 512 is executed and the AT is started by executing the AT start production 517 in the next sixth game.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 is normally restricted from executing the same system of effects for five consecutive games when the AT is not internally won. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 20 (B), the sub-control unit 91 produces the same system for four consecutive games (for example, the small role navigation effect (character suggestion) 511 in the first game), as shown in FIG. When the small role navigation effect (design suggestion) 512 is executed in the second game, the small role navigation effect (design suggestion) 513 is executed in the third game, An effect is not executed in the next five games, or an effect that is not in the same system is executed.

  However, the sub-control unit 91 is allowed to execute the same system of effects for five consecutive games in a specific situation even if the AT is not selected. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 20C, the sub-control unit 91 executes the effects continuously for two games and displays the demo screen before starting the third game. When the system effect is continuously executed, there is a possibility that the effect of the same system is executed continuously for 5 games from the time of the previous player. For example, the sub-control unit 91 produces a small role navigation effect (character suggestion) 511 for the first game, a small role navigation effect (design suggestion) 512 for the first game, and a small role navigation effect (2 choices suggestion) 513 for the third game. There is a possibility that a small role navigation effect (design suggestion) 512 is executed in the fourth game, and a small role navigation effect (character suggestion) 511 is executed in the fifth game. In this case, since it is determined from the third game that a new player is proceeding with the game, the sub-control unit 91 can display up to the sixth game unless a new specific situation occurs after the demonstration screen is displayed. When the same system effect is executed for four consecutive games, the same system effect is not executed in the next seven games. For example, after executing the small role navigation effect (character suggestion) 511 in the sixth game, the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the effect in the next seventh game, or an effect that is not of the same system (for example, the small character navigation) A production other than the production) is executed. In other words, even if the same line of effects is executed continuously for 5 games, the same line of effects is not executed for each player for 5 games continuously.

  This completes the description of the specific control of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 may control to the AT after the same line of production has been executed for five consecutive games in the AT preparation state. The person can recognize that the control of the same system is controlled by the AT when five games are executed continuously. In addition, when the sub-control unit 91 executes the same-line production for four consecutive games in the AT non-winning situation, if the same-line production is executed for the fifth game, the five-game continuous execution is performed and a predetermined condition is satisfied. Therefore, if the specific situation, the execution of the production of the same system is allowed, and if it is not the specific situation, the execution of the production of the same system is restricted.
In this way, the player can recognize that the AT has been granted if the same-line production is executed for five games in succession, so when the number of continuous executions of the same-system production is five games. The player becomes more interested in the performance being executed than the slot machine to which no AT is given, and the interest of the game is further improved.
In addition, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has the same effects as the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment.

[Embodiment 4]
In the first embodiment, a condition for executing any one of the five games continuously is set in advance as the predetermined condition. However, the predetermined condition is not limited to this, and for example, there is a possibility that an AT is given. The specific effect mode as an example of the suggesting effect to be suggested may be a condition in which it is executed twice within 32 games in the AT preparation state (a specific period, a period of the sign effect). Hereinafter, a description will be given of Embodiment 4 in which a condition for executing the specific effect mode twice in 32 games is set in advance as a predetermined condition.
In the present embodiment, detailed description of the parts having the same configuration and processing as those in the first embodiment will be omitted, and parts different from those in the first embodiment will be mainly described.

In the present embodiment, a special training mode is set as the specific effect mode.
Here, the special training mode is an example of a specific production mode in which a special production different from the normal production mode is executed over several games. For example, a character string of “Special training start!” And an ally character And a special training mode start effect 515 (see FIG. 15H) in which images of the enemy character and the enemy character are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 are performed. . In the present embodiment, the special training mode may develop into a continuous effect (for example, a battle effect (not shown)) that wins the AT internal winning after execution of the dedicated effect.
In the present embodiment, the special training mode is illustrated as an example of the suggestion effect, but the suggestion effect is not limited to this, and for example, the above-described continuous effect (for example, battle effect) may be the suggestion effect.

  Next, processing executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described.

  An effect pattern selection process executed when the sub control unit 91 according to the present embodiment selects an effect pattern based on various commands (steps Sd14 and Sd17) will be described with reference to FIG. When executing the effect pattern selection process, the sub-control unit 91 executes the process of Step Se1 and determines whether or not the special training mode is executed in the 32 games when the AT preparation state is not set (Step Se1; No). (Step Se31). The sub-control unit 91 executes the process of step Se3 when the special training mode is executed in 32 games (step Se31; Yes), or when the player changes (step Se3; Yes), or AT preparation When it is in a state (step Se1; Yes), or when the special training mode is not executed in the 32 games (step Se31; No), the process of step Se4 is executed. On the other hand, when the player is not changing (step Se3; No), the sub-control unit 91 selects an effect pattern from other than the special training mode (step Se32).

  After selecting the production pattern, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the special training mode is executed twice in 32 games (step Se33). When the special training mode is not executed twice in the 32 games (step Se33; No), the sub-control unit 91 ends the process, and when the special training mode is executed twice in the 32 games (step Se33; Yes), the process of step Se6 is executed and the process is terminated. In order to control in this way, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment needs to control from the next game to the AT when the special training mode is executed twice in 32 games.

  The above is the description of the processing executed by the sub-control unit 91.

  Next, specific control of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.

  When the special training mode is executed twice in 32 games in the AT preparation state, the sub-control unit 91 performs control so that a predetermined condition is satisfied and AT is started from the next game. For this reason, the sub-control unit 91 is allowed to execute the special training mode twice in 32 games in the AT preparation state. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 22 (A), the sub-control unit 91 executes the special training mode twice in the 32 games in the AT preparation state after winning the AT, and the AT start effect is produced in the next sixth game. 517 may be executed to initiate AT.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 is restricted from executing the special training mode twice in 32 games even when the AT is not internally won. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 22B, the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the special training mode in the subsequent games when the special training mode is executed in the AT non-winning situation.

  However, the sub-control unit 91 is allowed to execute the special training mode twice in 32 games in a specific situation even in the AT non-winning situation. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 22 (C), the sub-control unit 91 has a special training mode (the second special training mode in total) in the 32 game in the specific situation where the demonstration screen is displayed after the execution of the special training mode. May be executed again. In this case, since a new player has played a game after the demonstration screen is displayed, the sub-control unit 91 has the special training mode 2 in 32 games unless a new specific situation occurs after the demonstration screen is displayed. Do not run twice. That is, even if the special training mode is executed twice in 32 games, the special training mode is not executed twice in 32 games for each player.

  This completes the description of the specific control of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the special training mode twice in 32 games in the AT preparation state and then control to the AT. A person can recognize that the special training mode is controlled by the AT when the special training mode is executed twice in 32 games. Further, when the special training mode is executed in the AT non-winning situation, the sub-control unit 91 executes the special training mode again in 32 games, and the predetermined condition is satisfied. The execution of the mode is allowed, and if it is not a specific situation, the execution of the special training mode is restricted.
In this way, if the special training mode is executed twice in 32 games, the player can recognize that the AT has been granted. Therefore, when the special training mode is executed twice in 32 games, the AT is The player becomes more interested in executing the special training mode than the slot machines that are not given, and the interest of the game is further improved.
In addition, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has the same effects as the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment.

[Embodiment 5]
In the first to fourth embodiments, a situation in which each switch is not operated for more than 3 minutes by the player is set in advance as the specific situation that the player is changing, but the specific situation is not limited to this, for example, It is good also as the condition where the predetermined period has passed with the demonstration screen display, or the condition where the credit was returned. Hereinafter, a description will be given of the fifth embodiment in which a predetermined period has passed while the demonstration screen is displayed as a specific situation, and a situation in which credits are returned.
In the present embodiment, detailed description of the parts having the same configuration and processing as those in the first embodiment will be omitted, and parts different from those in the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is included in the gaming system 1001 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 23, the gaming system 1001 includes a slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment and a management server 1200. The slot machine 1 is installed in a game hall (hall), and the management server 1200 is connected to the Internet network 900. Data exchange between the slot machine 1 and the management server 1200 is performed via a portable terminal 1100 having a two-dimensional code reading function and a function for connecting to the Internet network 900.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the mobile terminal 1100 includes a control unit 110, a storage unit 120, an operation unit 130, a display unit 140, a wireless communication unit 150, an antenna 151, and a camera unit 160.

  The storage unit 120 includes a nonvolatile memory such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a flash memory, and a semiconductor memory such as a volatile memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory). The storage unit 120 stores programs and data such as application programs for causing the control unit 110 to execute various functions of the mobile terminal 1100.

  The operation unit 130 includes dial keys, cross operation keys, and other function keys for inputting numbers such as telephone numbers and various data, alphabets, and other characters. Alternatively, the operation unit 130 may be configured to include a touch panel. The operation unit 130 receives an operation input from the user and sends a signal related to the received operation to the control unit 110.

  The display unit 140 includes a liquid crystal display (hereinafter referred to as “LCD”). The display unit 140 may be configured by a display device such as an EL (Electro Luminescence) display. The display unit 140 displays character data and image data supplied from the control unit 110.

  The wireless communication unit 150 transmits a signal received from another mobile terminal or server via the antenna 151 to the control unit 110 and causes the antenna 151 to output a signal to be transmitted from the control unit 110 to the other mobile terminal or server.

  The camera unit 160 captures a subject to be imaged according to the player's operation, converts the captured image into image data, and supplies the image data to the control unit 110. In the present embodiment, the camera unit 160 images a two-dimensional code.

  The control unit 110 includes a microprocessor (Micro Processing Unit, hereinafter referred to as “MPU”). The control unit 110 performs processing on the data from the storage unit 120, the operation unit 130, the display unit 140, the wireless communication unit 150 unit, and the camera unit 160 according to a program such as an application program stored in the storage unit 120. The processed data is supplied to the storage unit 120, the display unit 140, and the wireless communication unit 150.

  In addition to the above configuration, the mobile terminal 1100 may have a voice input / output function and an infrared communication function included in a general mobile phone.

  The management server 1200 has a function as a general Web server as shown in FIG. 25, and as shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 210, the storage unit 220, the operation unit 230, the display unit 240, , And a communication unit 250.

  The storage unit 220 includes a ROM, a RAM, an external storage device such as a flash memory and a hard disk drive, and the like. The storage unit 220 stores programs and data for causing the control unit 210 to execute various functions of the management server 1200.

  The operation unit 230 includes an input device such as a keyboard, a mouse, a keypad, a touch pad, and a touch panel. The operation unit 230 receives an operation input from a user such as an administrator of the management server 1200 and sends a signal related to the received operation to the control unit 210.

  The display unit 240 is configured by an LCD, for example. The display unit 240 may be configured by other display devices such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display or an EL display. The display unit 240 displays character data and image data supplied from the control unit 210.

  The communication unit 250 supplies data received from the mobile terminal 1100 or another server via the Internet network 900 to the control unit 210, and the data supplied from the control unit 210 is supplied to the mobile terminal via the Internet network 900. It is transmitted to 1100 or another server.

  The control unit 210 is configured by an MPU, for example. The control unit 210 processes the data from the storage unit 220, the operation unit 230, the display unit 240, and the communication unit 250 according to the program stored in the storage unit 220, and stores the processed data in the storage unit 220. The operation unit 230, the display unit 240, and the communication unit 250 are supplied. In addition, the control part 210 of this embodiment can acquire date-time data from the RTC (Real Time Clock) 211 with which the motherboard (not shown) with which MPU was attached is provided.

  In the present embodiment, when the effect switch 56 (CHANCE button) is operated in the control state from the end of the game (after the setting change) until the bet amount is set, the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is illustrated. The main menu screen is not displayed. When the main menu screen is displayed, the menu items are selected by operating the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56. When the effect switch 56 is operated with “End” displayed as a menu item in the foreground or when the stop switch 8C is operated for a predetermined time or longer, an end confirmation screen is displayed, and the basic screen (main menu screen is displayed). It is possible to return to the normal screen before transition. Note that the screen returns to the basic screen also when no operation is continued for a predetermined time for each screen.

  In the present embodiment, when the password menu is selected by operating the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56 on the main menu screen before the password is entered or before the game is started by the simple start described later, the sub control unit 91 A password input screen (not shown) is displayed. On the password input screen, the input of the password is completed by operating the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56 (CHANCE button).

  If the input password is authenticated as a legitimate password, a “password OK” screen (not shown) indicating that the input of the password has been accepted is displayed, and the effect switch 56 is operated or in advance. It closes when the set time has elapsed and switches to the basic screen. If the password is not authenticated as a legitimate password, a “password NG” screen (not shown) indicating that the password input has not been accepted is displayed, and the effect switch 56 is operated. Alternatively, the screen is closed when a predetermined time elapses and the screen is switched to the basic screen.

  When the password is authenticated as a regular password, the values of the personal history storage area (total game count, BB count, RB count, achievement mission history, etc.) assigned to the RAM 91b are initialized and The specific end data to be analyzed is analyzed from the password into the specific end data storage area allocated to the RAM 91b, and the model information for identifying the model to be analyzed from the password is analyzed from the password into the model information storage area allocated to the RAM 91b. The latest information indicating the most recent game history is set in the latest information storage area assigned to the RAM 91b, and other effect settings 1 to 3 analyzed from the password are set in the effect setting storage area assigned to the RAM 91b. With the above settings, the production settings and the like according to the previous game history are taken over by the slot machine 1. At this time, the input password itself is stored in a password storage area assigned to the RAM 91b.

  Further, as described above, the personal history storage area is allocated to the RAM 91b, and a game history (total number of games, number of BBs, number of RBs) after the password is input and authenticated as a regular password is accumulated. It has become so. Further, when a mission (issue) set in advance in the slot machine 1 is achieved, a history of achievement missions indicating the types of missions achieved is also accumulated.

  When the player finishes the game, information (game result information) including the game history of the player, current production settings (excluding model information and latest information), achievement mission history, and the like is included. A two-dimensional code is output from the slot machine 1, acquired using the portable terminal 1100, and game result information included in the two-dimensional code is reflected in the contents of a player database described later provided in the management server 1200. It can be done.

  Note that if “Easy Start” is selected on the main menu screen by the player, unlike the case of entering the password, the player cannot take over the previous game history, but the player The slot machine 1 can output a two-dimensional code including a game history, a current performance setting (not including model information and latest information), a history of achievement missions, etc., from the selection of “Easy Start” to the end of the game. it can.

  In this embodiment, the menu items “DATA CLEAR”, “2D code creation”, “Production adjustment”, and “END” are displayed on the main menu screen (not shown) after the password is entered or the game is started by simple start. It has come to be. For example, when “DATA CLEAR” is selected by the player on the main menu screen in this case, the password storage area, the personal history storage area, the model information storage area, the latest information storage area, Each of the effect setting storage areas is cleared.

Further, when “production adjustment” is selected on the main menu screen by the player, an adjustment production selection screen shown in FIG. 27A is displayed.
Here, the adjustment effect selection screen refers to the notification amount of the effect (notification mode, for example, the volume of the speakers 53 and 54, the brightness of the effect effect LED 52, the display degree of the liquid crystal display 51, the effect mode, and the action of the movable object. This is a screen for allowing the player to select an effect to be executed when adjusting the energy saving mode. On the adjustment effect selection screen of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27A, items of “high probability”, “bonus / AT”, and “character voice” are displayed. For example, when “high probability” is selected by the player, as a high-probability effect (effect with a high ratio executed during the progress of the game) on each adjustment screen shown in FIGS. 27 (C) to (G) described later. An internal winning suggestion effect is executed. Further, when “bonus / AT” is selected by the player, bonus / AT effects (effects during advantageous state control) are displayed on the adjustment screens shown in FIGS. The mission notification effect is executed during internal / AT. Further, when “Character Voice” is selected by the player, the character of the character previously selected by the player as the sound production of the character selected by the player on each adjustment screen shown in FIGS. 27 (C) to (G) described later. Voice navigation effects (“left”, “middle”, “right”) are executed.

Further, when the player selects any one of the items “high probability”, “bonus / AT”, and “character voice” on the adjustment effect selection screen shown in FIG. An effect adjustment screen shown in FIG. 27B is displayed.
Here, the effect adjustment screen is a screen for allowing the player to select each notification amount to be adjusted.

  On the effect adjustment screen of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27B, items of “BGM”, “lighting”, “liquid crystal display”, “effect mode”, and “others” are displayed. Yes. For example, when “BGM” is selected by the player, a volume adjustment screen (a screen for allowing the player to adjust the volume) shown in FIG. 27C is displayed, and when “lighting” is selected, FIG. The brightness adjustment screen (screen for allowing the player to adjust the brightness) shown in (D) is displayed. For example, when “Liquid Crystal Display” is selected by the player, the liquid crystal display adjustment shown in FIG. A screen (a screen for allowing a player to adjust a liquid crystal display (for example, a screen for adjusting resolution, backlight brightness, image contrast)) is displayed. Further, for example, when the “effect mode” is selected by the player, an effect mode adjustment screen (screen for allowing the player to adjust the liquid crystal mode) shown in FIG. 27F is displayed, and “other” is selected. Then, the other adjustment screen (screen for allowing the player to adjust the action of the movable object, the energy saving mode, etc.) shown in FIG. 27G is displayed.

When the player adjusts any of the notification amounts on the adjustment screens shown in FIGS. 27C to 27G, the liquid crystal display 51 displays the adjustment notification image shown in FIG. An image for notifying that the adjusted notification amount is set) is displayed. In the present embodiment, as the adjustment notification image, for example, as shown in FIG. 27H, a character image “production adjustment in progress” is displayed at the upper right end of the liquid crystal display 51.
In the present embodiment, when the player adjusts the notification amount on each adjustment screen shown in FIGS. 27C to 27G, the effect that is executed simultaneously is updated to the adjusted notification amount value and executed. Is done. For example, when “high probability” is selected on the adjustment effect selection screen, the right stop switch 8R is operated on the volume adjustment screen shown in FIG. 27C to adjust the volume from “3” to “4”. Then, “Replay may!”, Which is an example of the voice of the internal winning suggestion effect (high probability effect), is output as a sound at the volume “4”. Also, for example, when “bonus / AT” is selected, if the volume is adjusted to “4”, an example of the sound of the mission notification effect (bonus / AT effect) at the time of bonus / internal / AT A certain “7 is aimed!” Is output as a sound at a volume “4”. Also, for example, when “Character Voice” is selected, when the volume is adjusted to “4”, the voice navigation effect of the character previously selected by the player (the voice effect of the character selected by the player) is generated. “Left! Middle! Right!” Is output as a sound with a volume “4”.

  When the player selects “Create 2-D code” on the main menu screen, the sub-control unit 91 generates a 2-D code and displays it on the liquid crystal display 51. In the two-dimensional code displayed here, for example, in the case of a game for which a password is input, a URL (normal update URL) indicating the location of a normal update page on the management server 1200 and a password input at the start of the game And a game random number (32-bit random number in the present embodiment), which is a random value acquired every time a two-dimensional code is created, and information indicating game history update data.

  The game history update data includes each data value stored in the personal history storage area (total number of games, total number of medals paid out, number of BBs, number of RBs, number of consecutive winnings of bonuses (number of consecutive resorts), History, history of executed premier effects), level values stored in the level storage area, experience values stored in the experience value storage area, effects settings 1 to 3 stored in the effect setting storage area, identification The specific end data stored in the end data storage area is stored.

  Then, the two-dimensional code is read by the portable terminal 1100 and the URL of the management server 1200 specified from the two-dimensional code is accessed, so that the content specified from the two-dimensional code is stored in the player database included in the management server 1200. It is reflected in the contents.

  Note that the input of a new password is prohibited until the two-dimensional code is displayed after the password is authenticated. When the two-dimensional code is displayed and the screen is switched to the basic screen by operating the effect switch 56, the password storage area, the personal history storage area, the specific end data storage area, the model information storage area, the latest assigned to the RAM 91b Each of the information storage area and the effect setting storage area is cleared, and password input is permitted again.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, by entering a password when starting a game, an effect that reflects (takes over) a past game history, such as an effect setting when a previous game was performed, is performed. It becomes possible to perform, and it is possible to perform a continuous effect over a long period of time. In addition, since the password is included in the two-dimensional code including the game result information after the game is completed, the password is issued by authenticating the password included in the two-dimensional code in the management server 1200 that issues the password. It is possible to determine whether or not the player is a received player. Therefore, even if a third party obtains another person's password and plays a game to obtain a two-dimensional code, or obtains another person's two-dimensional code, the game result information contained in the two-dimensional code is It cannot be reflected in a player database described later provided in the management server 1200. As a result, it is meaningless even if the password or two-dimensional code is diverted or stolen, so that the diversion or theft of the password and the two-dimensional code can be prevented.

  In addition, since the password issued by the management server 1200 changes depending on a random value that changes every time it is issued, even if a game history having the same content is specified, the password is not necessarily the same. It becomes difficult to guess.

  In the present embodiment, in order to receive a password issued from the management server 1200, the mobile server 1100 is used to access the management server 1200 in advance, perform membership registration, and terminal identification information (SIM data) of the mobile terminal 1100. ) Must be registered. In this embodiment, when “member registration” is selected on the main menu screen by the player, the sub-control unit 91 uses a two-dimensional code that specifies the URL indicating the location of the member registration page of the management server 1200. It is generated and displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The player can easily access the member registration page of the management server 1200 by reading the two-dimensional code with the portable terminal 1100.

  When the two-dimensional code is read by the portable terminal 1100, the two-dimensional code is displayed in a state where the photographed two-dimensional code is displayed in a predetermined size within a frame in the display screen while being focused by autofocus. The image of the dimension code is taken into the portable terminal 1100. Then, the read two-dimensional code is analyzed by a general two-dimensional code reading application program included in the mobile terminal 1100.

  The display unit 140 of the portable terminal 1100 displays a URL as a two-dimensional code analysis result, that is, a URL indicating the location of a predetermined web page such as a member registration page of the management server 1200. Then, by selecting this URL, it is possible to access a predetermined web page of the management server 1200 indicated by this URL.

  In the present embodiment, even if the player has not registered as a member by accessing the management server 1200 in advance, the game history is accumulated by selecting the “easy start” described above on the main menu screen. The game using the function to play can be started. However, in this case, of course, it is not possible to play a game by taking over the previous game history.

  After the game is started by selecting “Easy Start”, the two-dimensional code displayed when the game is ended is different from the case where the password is entered and started. Specifically, instead of the normal update URL, a URL (easy start update URL) indicating the location of the easy start page on the management server is included, and no password is included. Yes. Other information is the same as the two-dimensional code based on the game in which the password is input.

  Then, the player reads this two-dimensional code with the portable terminal 1100 and accesses the URL of the management server 1200 specified from the read two-dimensional code. The management server 1200 determines whether the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the accessed mobile terminal has already been registered. When the terminal identification information of the accessed mobile terminal is not registered, the management server 1200 stores player information (details will be described later) for the player associated with the terminal identification information. Newly registered in the database, the game result information included in the two-dimensional code output from the slot machine 1 is reflected in the added player information.

  On the other hand, when the terminal identification information of the accessed mobile terminal has already been registered, the management server 1200 is included in the player information associated with the terminal identification information in the player database in the two-dimensional code. Reflect game result information.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, regardless of whether or not a member has been registered, the player can select a “simple start” on the main menu screen and accumulate a game history. A game using can be started.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 is an effect mode (normal effect mode) in the case where these operations are not performed when the player inputs a password or “easy start” is selected. The control state is changed to a specific effect mode that is a different effect mode.

  Next, the management server 1200 to which the management apparatus of the present invention is applied will be described. As described above, the management server 1200 is configured to include hardware equivalent to a general server computer, and can perform data communication with the mobile terminal 1100 via the Internet network 900. The management server 1200 performs registration and update of game information corresponding to the player, issuance of a password, provision of a privilege, and the like according to the access request content from the mobile terminal 1100. In this embodiment, the management server 1200 can be accessed only from a mobile terminal to which terminal identification information (SIM data) is assigned, and a mobile terminal or terminal identification information to which no terminal identification information is assigned. Is granted, but access from a portable terminal that refuses to transmit terminal identification information is denied.

  The management server 1200 includes a player database for managing game information of the player, a game history database for managing a history of game results for each game of the player, and privilege data given to the player. And a privilege database for managing information. The management server 1200 also manages a registration URL database (registered URL DB) that manages the URL of each update request received when the game information is updated as registered information, and each received when the game information is not updated. An illegal URL database (invalid URL DB) that manages the URL of the update request as illegal information is provided.

  In the player database, terminal identification information (SIM data) that can identify the portable terminal 1100 owned by the player, current status (standby / game), password (last issued), up to now A game consisting of the total number of games, the total number of BBs, the total number of RBs, points, points, setting contents of production settings 1 to 3, achievement status by mission (1 is achieved mission, 0 is unachieved mission), etc. Player information is registered for each player (for each terminal identification information). In addition to this, the player information includes the player name (registered name), gender, date of birth, personal information (member information) of the player such as prefectures, although not shown. .

  In the game history database, terminal identification information (SIM data) that can identify the portable terminal 1100 owned by the player who played the game, the game date and time, the password input to the slot machine 1 at the start of the game, the game of the game Game random number acquired at the end of the slot machine 1 at the end of the game, the number of games in the game, the number of BBs in the game, the number of RBs in the game, and the effect settings 1 to 3 at the end of the game Registered is game history information including contents, achievement status by mission in the game, and specific end data described later.

  The privilege database is provided with a storage location of privilege data (content data, a two-dimensional code indicating a replacement ticket or application ticket, etc.), a type of privilege data, and a privilege corresponding to a privilege ID that can identify the privilege. The privilege data information including the condition type and the condition value of the corresponding type is registered. As the type of condition, coins, points, points (details will be described later), level, mission achievement rate, number of games, number of BBs, number of RBs, etc. can be set. Type, number of sheets, number of points, number of points, etc.) can be set.

  Next, the contents of each process executed in the slot machine 1 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the player adjustment return process executed by the slot machine 1. This process is started when the slot machine 1 is powered on. First, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the adjustment flag is on (step S2001). Here, the adjustment flag is a flag indicating whether or not the notification amount of the effect has been adjusted by the player on the effect adjustment screen, and is turned on when the notification amount is adjusted, and is turned off when the notification amount is not adjusted. It becomes. When the adjustment flag is off (step S2001; No), the sub-control unit 91 repeats the process of step S2001, and when the adjustment flag is on (step S2001; Yes), the adjustment notification image is displayed on the liquid crystal. The information is displayed on the display 51 (step S2002).

After displaying the adjustment notification image, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed since the liquid crystal display 51 started displaying the demonstration screen (step S2003). When the predetermined period has not elapsed since the start of the demonstration screen display (step S2003; No), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an operation for returning credits has been performed by the player (step S2004). In order to control in this way, the sub-control unit 91 needs to receive a credit return command from the main control unit 41 when credits are returned. When the operation for returning the credit is not performed (step S2004; No), the sub-control unit 91 returns to the process of step S2003.
On the other hand, when a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the demonstration screen display (step S2003; Yes), or when an operation for returning credits is performed (step S2004; Yes), the sub control unit 91 adjusts the value of the adjusted notification amount. (Adjustment value, player adjustment notification amount, player adjustment notification mode) are returned to default values (reference value, reference notification amount, reference notification mode) (step S2005), the adjustment flag is turned off (step S2006), The adjustment notification image is hidden (step S2007), and the process ends.

As described above, according to the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 of the slot machine 1 performs the operation based on the game history update data or the like when an operation for outputting a two-dimensional code is executed by the player. Output dimension code. The sub-control unit 91 resets the game information based on the password input by the player.
In this way, the player can recognize the continuity between the game up to the two-dimensional code output before the specific end effect is executed and the game after the password is input. As a result, the gaming system 1001 according to the present embodiment is more interesting than the gaming system in which the gaming information is not reset after the password is input.

Further, according to the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 turns the adjustment flag on when the notification amount is adjusted by the player on each adjustment screen. Then, the sub CPU 91a adjusts when a predetermined period elapses after the display of the demonstration screen which is a specific situation starts, or when the player performs an operation of returning credits. The notification amount is returned to the default value, and the adjustment flag is turned off.
By doing in this way, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, after the previous player adjusts the notification amount, the notification amount is returned to the default value in these specific situations, so that the next player The production is not executed with the notification amount adjusted by the player. As a result, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is less likely to be played in a more uncomfortable state than a slot machine that does not return the notification amount to the default value even in a specific situation, thereby reducing a decrease in the interest of the game it can.

In addition, according to the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 allows the game to proceed for a predetermined period of time (for example, the reference time for the gaming store to determine the player's gaming end after the demonstration image is displayed). It is determined that a specific situation has occurred when 10 minutes) have elapsed.
By doing so, it is possible to determine that the player who has adjusted the notification amount has finished the game and return the notification amount to the default value, and the next player can play the game with the default value. In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the specific situation has been reached when a predetermined period has passed without the game progressing after the demonstration image is displayed. For example, the demonstration image is displayed. If the number of bets is set by a BET operation even after a predetermined period of time has passed without the game progressing, it is determined that the player is willing to continue the game and is not in a specific situation It may be.

Further, according to the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 determines that a specific situation has been reached when an operation for returning credits is performed by the player.
By doing so, it is possible to determine that the player who has adjusted the notification amount has finished the game and return the notification amount to the default value, and the next player can play the game with the default value.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a determines the player change condition when a predetermined period has passed without the game progressing after the demonstration image is displayed, or when an operation to return the credit is performed by the player. However, the player change condition is not limited to this, and for example, it may be determined that a specific situation has occurred when a power interruption occurs during business hours of a game store. In other words, it is considered that when a game store forcibly stops a game for some reason, power is cut off (stops operation), and a different player starts a game when the power is turned on (when operation is resumed). It may be determined that a specific situation has occurred even when a power interruption occurs during the business hours of the store. In addition, for example, the sub-control unit 91 determines that a specific situation has been reached when an operation of selecting an item “data clear” or “two-dimensional code creation” is performed on the main menu screen after a password is input or after a simple start. May be. In other words, it is considered that an operation to delete a game history or output a game history is considered to be performed by the player to end the game, so even when an operation to delete a game history or output a game history is performed. It may be determined that a specific situation has occurred. Further, for example, when there is a BET return operation for returning medals of the bet number set by the BET operation, the sub control unit 91 may determine that a specific situation has been reached when the BET return operation is performed.

Further, according to the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 displays the adjustment notification image on the liquid crystal display 51 when the notification amount is adjusted by the player.
By doing in this way, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, since it can alert | report that the alerting | reporting amount is adjusted with respect to a player, the above-mentioned player is changed from the previous player to the next player temporarily. Even if the notification amount adjusted by the previous player is not satisfied and the notification amount adjusted by the previous player is not changed to the default value, it can be recognized that the next player is adjusted to the notification amount adjusted by the previous player. As a result, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can further reduce the possibility of being played in a more uncomfortable state than the slot machine that does not display the adjustment notification image, and can further reduce the decrease in the interest of the game.
In addition, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has the same effects as the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment.

  In the above-described embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a predetermined effect has been continuously executed for four games or whether or not five games have been continuously executed in the effect pattern selection process. However, the number of continuous executions may be drawn in advance before the performance. In this case, the sub-control unit 91 allows 5 games to be won as the number of continuous executions in the AT preparation state, and 5 games as the number of continuous executions in a specific situation if the AT is not winning. It is necessary to restrict the winning of 5 games as the number of continuous executions if it is not a specific situation. That is, the sub-control unit 91 is not limited to determining the number of continuous executions of effects, but may determine the number of continuous executions of effects.

  In the above embodiment, the execution of the effect is set as the predetermined event, but the predetermined event may be any event as long as it is not directly related to the progress of the game. An operation or the like may be set, and a predetermined condition may be satisfied when five short freezes occur continuously.

Note that, as in the above embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 preferably executes the AT start effect 517 in the next game in which a predetermined condition is satisfied, and notifies the player that the AT has been granted. For example, if the player recognizes that the AT is controlled after the predetermined condition is satisfied because the specification of the slot machine 1 is disclosed, the AT start effect 517 is displayed after the predetermined condition is satisfied. It is not necessary to execute.
In the above embodiment, the AT start effect 517 is executed in the next game in which the predetermined condition is satisfied to notify the player that the AT has been granted, but the privilege to be notified to the player after the predetermined condition is satisfied. Is not limited to the AT start, and may be any privilege as long as the notified privilege is advantageous to the player. For example, after a predetermined condition is established, a bonus finalizing effect for notifying that a bonus has been carried over after winning a bonus inside may be executed, or a premier effect may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 performs control related to the AT for notifying the operation mode advantageous for the player (navigation stock lottery, extra lottery, navigation effect, navigation stock number, management of the number of remaining games, etc.). The main control unit 41 may perform part or all of the control related to the AT.

  In the configuration in which the main control unit 41 performs control related to the AT, AT notification means (for example, an LED during AT) that can specify that the AT is in progress, and an operation that can specify an operation mode that is advantageous to the player A mode notification unit (for example, a navigation LED that can specify the stop order and operation timing of each reel) is provided, and the AT control unit and the operation mode notification unit can be directly driven by the main control unit 41. Preferably, such a configuration allows the player to recognize necessary information during the AT without depending on the control of the sub-control unit 91. The AT notification means and the operation mode notification means may be configured to be shared with existing notification means such as the game auxiliary display 12 or may be configured to include dedicated notification means.

  Further, even in such a configuration, the main control unit 41 transmits a command that can specify whether or not AT is being performed to the sub-control unit 91, and the sub-control unit 91 is based on the command. By performing an effect during the AT, the player can be surely recognized that the AT is being performed. In addition, the main control unit 41 transmits a command that can specify the operation mode to be notified to the sub control unit 91 when the operation mode notification means notifies the operation mode advantageous to the player. The control unit 91 may execute a navigation effect that notifies the same operation mode as the operation mode notified by the operation mode notification means controlled on the main control unit 41 side based on the command. Thus, when the operation mode is notified by the operation mode notification unit during an AT or the like, the player can surely recognize the operation mode notified by the operation mode notification unit.

  Also, the main control unit 41 has an operation mode that is advantageous to the player from the contents, such as an internal winning command, when winning a role having a plurality of operation modes having different advantages except during the AT. Without sending a command that makes it possible to specify a command, it is possible to specify the type of the winning role when winning a role that has multiple operation modes with different degrees of advantage, but send a command that cannot specify an advantageous operation mode. And during AT, by sending a command that can specify the type of winning combination and advantageous operation mode each time the game is started, or by separately transmitting a command that can specify advantageous operation mode, The sub-control unit 91 may be configured to identify and notify an operation mode advantageous to the player. With such a configuration, even if any fraud is made, the sub-control unit 91 is not supported during AT. Since the control unit 91 side can not specify the preferred operation manner for the player, it is possible to prevent the disadvantage by such fraud occurs.

  In the above embodiment, the game control base 40 includes the main control unit 41 and the effect control base 90 includes the sub control unit 91. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the same base includes the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91. A control unit 91 may be provided. By adopting this configuration, communication between the main control unit 41 and the sub-control unit 91 is facilitated, and the volume of the housing 1a can be reduced.

  In the slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, the bet number is set using medals and credits as game values. However, the slot machine according to the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, it may be a slot machine that sets a bet number using a game ball as a game value, or a complete credit type slot machine that sets a bet number using only credit as a game value. When using game balls as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when 3 is set as the bet number in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. Equivalent to setting the number of bets.

  Note that the slot machine of the present invention is not limited to one using only one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, for example, a plurality of types of medals and game balls, etc. The game value may be used together. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. A slot machine that can pay out any of the utility value is also included in the slot machine of the present invention.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device or the like included in the slot machine 1, but a computer device or the like in advance. You may employ | adopt the form distributed by pre-installing in the memory | storage device which has. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention adopt a form in which a communication processing unit is provided and distributed by downloading from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. You may do it.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

1 slot machine, 2 variable display device, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 3 see-through window, 32L, 32C, 32R reel motor, 4 medal insertion part, 51 liquid crystal display, 52 effect effect LED, 53, 54 speaker, 55 reel LED, 56 effect switch, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 9 medal payout exit, 10 settlement switch, 13 game display, 34 hopper unit, 35 overflow tank, 37 setting key switch , 38 Reset / setting switch, 39 Power switch, 40 Game control base, 41 Main control part, 90 Production control base, 91 Sub control part, 100 Power supply box, 101 Power supply board, 511 Small role navigation effect (character suggestion), 512 Small role navigator (design suggestion , 513 small role navigation performance (2-option suggests), 514 conversation production (monologue), 515 conversation director (two people conversation), 516 off production, 517 AT start effect, 518 special training mode start effect.

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege advantageous to the player;
A predetermined event control means for controlling the occurrence of the predetermined event;
The predetermined event control means determines that a predetermined condition relating to the number of occurrences of the predetermined event is satisfied by causing the predetermined event to occur when the privilege is being granted, so that the player is given the privilege. Is recognizable,
The predetermined event control means may cause the player to change in the next game when the predetermined event is satisfied when the predetermined event is generated in the next game when the privilege is not given. A slot machine that allows the occurrence of the predetermined event if it is in a specific situation, and restricts the occurrence of the predetermined event if it is not the specific situation in the next game.

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