JP2016154796A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can change a game mode to a mode advantageous to a player at an arbitrary timing.SOLUTION: In a game machine, reel control means can execute a normal game in which a combination of symbols in accordance with a result of a lottery by winning role lottery means can be stop controlled on a prescribed winning line on the basis of stop operation and a performance game in which a prescribed combination of symbols can be stop controlled on the prescribed winning line on the basis of the stop operation; and specific game control means includes specific game generation means determining whether or not to generate a specific game. The specific game generation means can change a game mode into a first game mode and a second game mode more advantageous to the player than the first game mode. The specific game control means determines whether or not to generate a specific game in the second game mode when the first game mode is changed to the second game mode on the basis of a result of game control in the performance game after a specific winning combination is internally won by the winning role lottery means during the first game mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 47

Description

  The present invention relates to a game table represented by a ball game machine (pachinko machine), a spinning cylinder game machine (slot machine), a sealed game machine, or a medalless slot machine.

  Conventionally, there is a game machine that draws a winning combination based on an operation of a start lever and performs an AT grant lottery with a predetermined probability when a specific winning combination is won internally (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, if the low probability state and the high probability state are set as the state when the AT grant lottery is performed, and the internal winning is made for a specific winning combination during the high probability state, the probability that the AT will be awarded is increased There is also a big game table. As a typical example of the transition between these low-probability and high-probability states, there is a gaming machine that makes a transition between low-probability and high-probability states when a predetermined winning combination wins.

JP 2004-121709 A

  On the other hand, recently, it is also possible to pseudo-win a predetermined winning combination in the same way as a normal game by a pseudo game, but when a transition from a low probability to a high probability state is performed by this pseudo game, the start lever Since it is still in a low-probability state at the time of operation, even if a specific winning combination is won internally, an AT grant lottery is executed in a low-probability state.

  However, from the point of view of the player, after confirming that a high probability state has been achieved by a pseudo game, a specific winning combination is won in the next game to be performed, so an AT grant lottery was performed in a high probability state. Recognize it as a thing. However, in reality, the AT grant lottery is executed in a low-probability state, and there is a problem that the game motivation is lost due to the discrepancy with the game result.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and provides a game stand that can change the game mode to a mode advantageous to the player at any timing and can enhance the interest of the game. The purpose is to do.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a winning combination lottery means capable of performing a winning combination drawing, a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols corresponding to the winning combination are arranged, and a start operation for starting rotation of the plurality of reels. Start operation means for receiving the rotation, a plurality of stop operation means for receiving a stop operation for stopping each of the plurality of rotation-controlled reels, and after the reels are controlled to rotate, the rotation is controlled based on the stop operation. A reel control means capable of stopping and controlling at least one of the plurality of reels, and a winning that can give a prize to the player when a symbol corresponding to the winning combination is stopped on a predetermined winning line A gaming machine comprising a profit granting means and a privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege to a player, wherein the reel control means provides the winning combination lottery means based on the stop operation. A normal game capable of stopping and controlling a combination of symbols on a predetermined winning line according to the result of the lottery, and an effect game capable of stopping and controlling a predetermined combination of symbols on a predetermined winning line based on the stop operation The privilege granting unit includes a privilege grant determining unit that determines whether or not to grant the privilege. The privilege granting unit includes a first game mode, And a game mode changing means capable of changing the game mode to a second game mode that is more advantageous to the player than the first game mode, wherein the game mode changing means is used for game control in the effect game. On the basis of the result, the gaming mode can be changed from the first gaming mode to the second gaming mode.

  According to the game stand according to the present invention, the game mode can be changed to a mode advantageous to the player at an arbitrary timing, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

FIG. 11 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a front view showing the slot machine 100 with the front door 102 opened. The circuit block diagram of a control part is shown. (A) It is the figure which expanded and showed the arrangement | sequence of the symbol given to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) planarly. (B) It is the figure which showed the kind of winning combination (including an operating combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination. It is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the gaming state of the main control unit of the slot machine. It is the figure which showed an example of the flow of a pseudo game in time series. It is the figure which showed the continuation of the example of the flow of a pseudo game in time series. It is the figure which showed other examples 1 of the pseudo game in time series. It is the figure which showed other examples 2 of the pseudo game in time series. It is the time chart which showed an example of the flow of the game when one pseudo game is performed during a normal game in time series. It is the time chart which showed an example of the flow of the game when two pseudo games are performed during a normal game in time series. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a winning combination internal lottery process. (B) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a pseudo game setting process. It is the figure which showed an example of the winning combination lottery table. (A) It is the figure which showed an example of the pseudo | simulation game level transfer lottery table. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of the stay game number lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a pseudo | simulation game generation | occurrence | production lottery process. (A) It is the figure which showed an example of the pseudo | simulation game generation | occurrence | production lottery table. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of the push order bell classification lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a reel rotation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a pseudo game process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a pseudo | simulation game execution process. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a mode transfer process. (B) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of AT lottery processing. (A) It is the figure which showed an example of the lottery mode transfer lottery table. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of AT generation | occurrence | production lottery table. It is the figure which showed the other example of (a)-(c) lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of AT setting processing. (A) It is a flowchart of the main process which CPU404 of the 1st sub control part 400 performs. (B) It is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of the 1st sub control part 400. FIG. (C) It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of the 1st sub control part 400. FIG. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of an effect setting process. (B) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a press order alerting | reporting setting process. (A) It is the figure which showed an example of AT winning notification which suggests winning of AT game. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of the push order navigation effect. It is the figure which showed the example of a display of log | history information. It is the figure which showed the example of a display of log | history information. It is the figure which showed the example of a display of a push order challenge effect. It is the figure which showed the example of a display of a push order challenge effect. It is the figure which showed the example of a display of a push order challenge effect. (A) It is the figure which showed the example which generate | occur | produces a pushing order challenge game in a pseudo | simulated game when it loses to pushing order in a normal game. (B) It is the figure which showed the example which further generates a pushing order challenge game in pseudo | simulation game, when winning a pushing order in a normal game. (C) A diagram showing an example of generating a pseudo game in the current game and further generating a push order challenge game in the case where the player has won the push order in the previous normal game. (D) It is the figure which showed the example which produces | generates a pushing order challenge game in a pseudo | simulation game, when a winning combination is elected continuously for 2 games in a normal game. It is the figure which showed the modification of FIG.34 (d). (B) It is the figure which showed the example which produces | generates the pseudo game in which a push order challenge game becomes a correct answer, when it loses to a push forward role in a normal game. It is the figure which showed the example which alert | reports multiple types of pushing order in a pseudo game, and changes the kind of AT game according to a pushing order. It is the figure which showed the example which alert | reports multiple types of pushing order in a pseudo game, and changes the kind of AT game according to a pushing order. It is the figure which showed the example which alert | reports multiple types of pushing order in a pseudo game, and changes the kind of AT game according to a pushing order. It is the figure which showed the example which gives AT game when the given mission is achieved. It is the figure which showed the example which gives AT game when the given mission is achieved. It is the figure which showed the example which added the pseudo game to the structure which provides AT game when the given mission is achieved. It is the figure which showed the example which added the pseudo game to the structure which provides AT game when the given mission is achieved. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the mode transition process 2. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the pseudo | simulation game generation | occurrence | production lottery process 2. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the pseudo | simulation game generation | occurrence | production lottery process 3. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing of AT lottery in the conventional game machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing of AT lottery in the game stand of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing of AT lottery in the game stand of the other example of this invention. It is the figure which showed the example which provided the lottery mode in multiple steps.

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine (in this example, a spinning machine (slot machine)) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

<Overall configuration>
First, the overall configuration of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The slot machine 100 includes a main body 101 and a front door 102 that is attached to the front surface of the main body 101 and that can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 101. Inside the center of the main body 101, three reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, and right reel 112) having a plurality of types of symbols (see FIG. 4) arranged on the outer peripheral surface are stored. It is configured to be able to rotate. These reels 110 to 112 are rotationally driven by a driving device such as a stepping motor.

  In this embodiment, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals (see FIG. 4), and the reels 110 to 112 are configured by affixing the belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame material. Yes. When viewed from the player, the symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are generally displayed three in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Then, by rotating the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 110 to 112 functions as a display device that displays a plurality of combinations of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display device. In this embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 100. However, the number of reels and the installation positions of the reels are not limited to this example.

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

  The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp indicating the winning line 114 that is valid. The effective pay line is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. There are five pay lines 114. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal pay line is valid, and when two medals are betted, the upper horizontal win line and the lower horizontal pay line are added. If three are valid and three medals are bet, five lines including a right-down winning line and an upper-right winning line are valid as winning lines.

  The number of winning lines 114 is not limited to five. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal winning line, the upper horizontal winning line, the lower horizontal winning line, the right The down line and the upper right line may be set as valid pay lines, and the same number of pay lines may be set as valid pay lines regardless of the number of bets.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The sound hole 181 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right portions of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for exciting games. An effect device 160 is disposed above the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided above the effect device 160.

  The effect device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 including two right shutters 163a and a left shutter 163b that can be opened and closed in a horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 157 (hereinafter, referred to as a shutter 163). When the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened outward in the horizontal direction in front of the liquid crystal display device 157, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 is displayed on the front side of the slot machine 100 (which may be referred to as an effect image display device). It has a structure that appears on the player side).

  The “display unit” according to the present invention is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, but may be any display device capable of displaying various effect images and various game information. For example, a multi-segment display (7-segment display), A dot matrix display, an organic EL display, a plasma display, a reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen may be used. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decorative object (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen may be hidden by the decorative object, so that the display screen looks irregular. In the present embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may be a curved surface.

<Internal configuration>
Next, the internal configuration of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view showing the slot machine 100 with the front door 102 opened.

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

  The lower surface plate 264 is provided with a medal payout device 180 (device for paying out medals accumulated in a bucket), and has a power supply board above the medal payout device 180, that is, below the reels 110 to 112. A power supply device 252 is provided, and a power switch 244 is provided on the front surface of the power supply device 252. The power supply device 252 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the slot machine 100 into a direct current, converts it into a predetermined voltage, and supplies it to each control unit and each device such as a main control unit 300 and sub-control units 400 and 500 described later. To do. Furthermore, a power storage circuit (for example, a capacitor) for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the external power source is cut off is provided. Yes.

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

  The front door 102 is hinged to the left side plate 260 of the main body 101 via a hinge device 276, and an effect device 160 and an effect control board (which controls the effect device 160) are provided above the symbol display window 113. An upper speaker 272 is provided. Below the symbol display window 113, there are provided a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, and a passage 266 through which medals pass when the medal selector 170 drops illegal medals etc. on the medal tray 161. Yes. Further, a bass speaker 277 is provided at a position corresponding to the sound hole 181.

<Circuit configuration>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

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

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used in the internal lottery of a winning combination, and reel stop. ROM 306 for storing position, RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time, number of times, and the like WDT (Watch Dock Timer) 313 is mounted. Note that other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 314 as a system clock. Further, when the power is turned on, the CPU 304 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312. The counter timer 312 sets the interrupt time based on the received frequency division data. An interrupt request is transmitted to the CPU 304 at every interrupt time. In response to this interrupt request, the CPU 304 monitors each sensor and transmits a drive pulse. For example, when the clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 314 is set to 8 MHz, the frequency division value of the counter timer 312 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 306 is set to 47, the interrupt reference time is 256 × 47 ÷ 8 MHz. = 1.504 ms.

  The main control unit 300 includes a random number generation circuit 316 that is used as a hardware random number counter that fluctuates a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535, and a start signal output circuit that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When the activation signal is input from the activation signal output circuit 338, the CPU 304 starts game control (starts main processing main processing described later).

  In addition, the main control unit 300 includes a sensor circuit 320, and the CPU 304 is inserted from various sensors 318 (a bet button 130 sensor, a bet button 131 sensor, a bet button 132 sensor, and a medal slot 141 at every interruption time. Medal reception sensor, start lever 135 sensor, stop button 137 sensor, stop button 138 sensor, stop button 139 sensor, checkout button 134 sensor, medal payout sensor for medals paid out from the medal payout device 180, index sensor for reel 110 , The index sensor of the reel 111, the index sensor of the reel 112, etc.).

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

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

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

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

  The main control unit 300 is provided in a drive circuit 322 for driving a stepping motor provided in the reel devices 110 to 112, a drive circuit 324 for driving a solenoid provided in a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, and a medal payout device 180. A drive circuit 326 for driving the motor, various lamps 338 (a winning line display lamp 120, a notification lamp 123, a game medal insertion possible lamp 124, a re-game lamp 122, a game medal insertion lamp 129, a game start lamp 121, and a stored number display. A driving circuit 328 for driving the device 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127).

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

  The main control unit 300 also includes a voltage monitoring circuit 330 that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power management unit (not shown) to the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 330 is a voltage of the power source. When the value is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased is output to the basic circuit 302.

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

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

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

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

  The first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 422, and various lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel 162 lamp, etc.) are provided to the drive circuit 422 via an input / output interface. It is connected.

  In addition, the CPU 404 transmits and receives signals to the second sub control unit 500 via the output interface. In the second sub-control unit 500, various controls of the rendering device 160 including display control of the rendering image display device 157 and various rendering drive devices 165 are performed. The second sub-control unit 500 includes, for example, a control unit that controls the effect image display device 157, a control unit that controls various effect drive devices (for example, a control unit that controls the motor driving of the shutter 163), and the like. For example, it may be configured by a plurality of control units.

<Pattern arrangement>
The symbol arrangement applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4A is a diagram in which the arrangement of symbols applied to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) is developed in a plane.

  In each reel 110 to 112, a plurality of types (eight types in this embodiment) of symbols shown on the right side of the figure are arranged in a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in this embodiment). Also, numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of symbols on the reels 110 to 112. For example, in this embodiment, the number 1 frame on the left reel 110 has a “white 7” symbol, the number 1 frame on the middle reel 111 has a “cherry” symbol, and the number 1 frame on the right reel 112 has a number 1 frame. “Bell” symbols are arranged.

<Type of winning prize>
Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5B shows the types of winning combinations (including operating combinations), symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination.

  Among the winning combinations in the present embodiment, the big bonuses (BB1, BB2) and the regular bonus (RB) are used for shifting to bonus games, and replays (replay, replay 2, replay 3) are newly awarded medals. As a role that can be replayed without being thrown in, it is sometimes distinguished from a winning combination and called an `` operating combination '', but the `` winning combination '' in the present embodiment includes a big bonus, Includes regular bonuses and replays. In addition, the “winning” in the present embodiment includes a case where a symbol combination of an actuator not accompanied by a medal payout (without a medal payout) is displayed on the active line, for example, a big bonus, a regular Includes bonuses and replay wins.

  The winning combination of the slot machine 100 includes a big bonus (BB1, BB2), a regular bonus (RB), a small role (cherry, watermelon, bell), and a replay (replay, replay 2, replay 3). Needless to say, the type of winning combination is not limited to this and can be arbitrarily adopted.

  “Big Bonus (BB1, BB2)” (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “BB”) is a special combination (operating combination) in which a big bonus game (BB game), which is a special game, is started by winning a prize. . Corresponding symbol combinations are “white 7-white 7-white 7” for BB1, and “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” for BB2. Further, flag carryover is performed for BB1 and BB2. That is, when BB1 and BB2 are won internally, a flag indicating this is set (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300), but even if BB1 and BB2 are not won in the game, a prize is won. Until then, the flag indicating the internal winning is maintained, and even after the next game, BB1 and BB2 are being internally selected, and the symbol combination corresponding to BB1 “white 7-white 7-white 7”, the symbol corresponding to BB2 The combination “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is in a state of winning a prize.

  The “regular bonus (RB)” is a special combination (operating combination) in which a regular bonus game (RB game) is started by winning. The corresponding symbol combination is “REG-REG-REG”. Note that the RB carries over the flag as well as the above-mentioned BB. However, in the big bonus game (BB game) (details will be described later), the regular bonus game (RB game) is won internally and the combination of symbols is displayed on the winning line. In addition, the regular bonus game is started after the start of the big bonus game, and when the regular bonus game is finished once, the regular bonus game is automatically started so that the next regular bonus game is immediately started. It is good. The “small role (bell, watermelon, cherry)” (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “bell”, “watermelon”, “cherry”) is a winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning. As for the symbol combination, the bell is “bell-bell-bell”, the watermelon is “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon”, and the cherry is “cherry-ANY-ANY”. The corresponding payout number is as shown in FIG. In the case of “cherry-ANY-ANY”, the symbol of the left reel 110 may be “cherry”, and the symbol of the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112 may be any symbol.

  “Replay” is a winning combination (operating combination) in which a game can be performed without inserting a medal (game medium) in the next game by winning, and no medal is paid out. The corresponding symbol combinations are “replay-replay-replay (ordinary replay)” for replayer 1 (replay) and “replay-replay-bell (high probability replay entry replay) for replayer 2 (replay 2). ) ”, The replay player 3 (replay 3) is“ replay-bell-replay (high probability replay punk play) ”.

<Type of gaming state>
Next, the types of gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described. The gaming state is information for identifying the type of lottery data selected in a lottery or the like. In the present embodiment, the gaming state of the slot machine 100 is roughly classified into a normal game, a BB game, an RB game, and an internal winning game of a big bonus (BB) and a regular bonus (RB). However, the internal winning game may be a division included in the normal game.
<Normal game>
The winning combination that is won internally in the normal game includes a big bonus (BB), a regular bonus (RB), a replay (replay, replay 2, replay 3), and a small role (cherry, watermelon, bell).

  “Big Bonus (BB)” is a special combination (operating combination) in which a big bonus game (BB game), which is a special game, is started by winning. “Regular Bonus (RB)” is a special combination (operating combination) that starts a regular bonus game (RB game) upon winning. “Replay (Replay, Replay 2, Replay 3)” is a winning combination (operating role) that allows a game to be played without a medal being inserted in the next game by winning, and no medal is paid out. . The “small role” is a winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning.

  In addition, the internal winning probability of each combination is a range of random values obtained at the time of internal lottery from numerical data corresponding to the range of lottery data associated with each combination from lottery data prepared for normal games. It is calculated by the value divided by the numerical data (for example, 65535). The lottery data prepared for the normal game is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each combination and lose is associated with each numerical range. It is determined whether the random number value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery is a value corresponding to the lottery data corresponding to which combination, and the internal lottery combination is determined. This lottery data is provided with settings 1 to 6 in which the winning probabilities of at least one combination are different, and a game shop clerk can arbitrarily select and set any set value.

  In the normal game, the result of the internal lottery is almost lost (big bonus (BB), regular bonus (RB), replay (replay, replay 2, replay 3) and small role is not won), or The stop display result of the lose that does not correspond to any symbol combination of the combination is set to be derived in general, and the total number of medals to be acquired is less than the total number of medals inserted. . Therefore, it is a gaming state that is disadvantageous for the player. However, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a specific symbol combination is displayed), it is a gaming state that may be changed to increase the probability of internal winning of replaying. In this case, Consumption of medals used for games is suppressed, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning a small role, resulting in a gaming state where the total number of medals exceeds the total number of medals inserted, which is beneficial to the player. May become a gaming state.

<BB game>
The BB game is set to be in a gaming state that is beneficial to the player. That is, the BB game is in a gaming state in which the total number of medals to be acquired exceeds the total number of medals inserted. In this embodiment, the BB game is started by winning a big bonus (BB), and an RB game (described later) can be continuously executed repeatedly, and a predetermined number (for example, during the game) The process ends when more than 465 medals are obtained. However, the BB game only needs to be able to execute the RB game a plurality of times. For example, when a combination (for example, replay-replay-replay) is set for starting the RB game, and this combination is won internally, or The RB game may be set to start when winning. Furthermore, in the BB game, when the BB general game excluding the RB game during the BB game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times), or the number of the RB games executed during the BB game is a predetermined number of times. It may be made to end when it reaches (for example, three times).

<RB game>
The RB game is set so as to be in a gaming state that is beneficial to the player. That is, the RB game is in a gaming state in which the total number of medals to be acquired exceeds the total number of medals inserted. In this embodiment, the RB game is started by winning a regular bonus (RB), and a predetermined role is set to a variation that increases the probability of internal winning (for example, “setting 1” or “normal game”). The internal winning probability 1/15 of “small role 1” is increased to an internal winning probability 1 / 1.2, which is a predetermined value), and a predetermined number (for example, 8 times) It ends when there is a prize.

  In the RB game, when a predetermined number of times (at least twice) is won (for example, 8 times), or when the number of RB games executed during the RB game reaches a predetermined number ( For example, you may make it complete | finish in 8 times. Since the BB game described above can execute the RB game a plurality of times, when a single RB game is performed, the number of medals less than the total number of medals obtained in the BB game is acquired and terminated. Become.

<Big winning (BB) and regular bonus (RB) internal winning games>
The winning combination that is internally won for the internal winning game of the big bonus (BB) and the regular bonus (RB) includes a replay and a small role. The big bonus (BB) and the regular bonus (RB) are not won internally, and are game states in which a symbol combination corresponding to the big bonus (BB) or the regular bonus (RB) can be won.

  However, the probability of the internal winning of the replay may be changed from the next game internally won in the big bonus (BB) and the regular bonus (RB), for example, the probability of increasing the internal winning probability of the replay is changed. Until the symbol combination corresponding to the big bonus (BB) and regular bonus (RB) wins, the total number of medals to be acquired is almost the same as the total number of inserted medals, and is compared with the normal game. The gaming state may be beneficial to the player. Note that a period during which the internal winning probability of replay (replaying combination) is in a high probability state is referred to as replay time (RT). In addition, since the BB game and the RB game are game states that are beneficial to the player, they may be generally referred to as a bonus game or a special game.

<AT game>
In the present embodiment, there may be a case where a stop operation effect that notifies information related to the winning combination is executed. Hereinafter, this stop operation effect is referred to as an AT (assist time) game, and a state in which the AT game is being executed is referred to as an AT game state. Here, the details of this AT gaming state will be described.

  AT games occur at various times, for example, winning a specific internal winning combination, digesting a specified number of games, and generating or ending a specific gaming state. That is, when an AT game is executed, even if a winning combination is won internally as a result of the winning combination internal lottery process performed by the main control unit 300, the player operates the stop buttons 137 to 139. Depending on the reel control, whether or not a winning occurs (or a difference in the number of payouts), or a plurality of winning combinations that do / do not win according to the push order type, On the control unit side, an effect of notifying the operation procedure for generating a winning or a control process for notifying a pressing order in which a winning winning combination among a plurality of winning winning combinations wins is adjusted to adjust the winning rate. Control may be executed.

  Further, as an example, the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment continues the AT gaming state from the time when the AT game is generated until the game is exhausted, for example, and further AT games are generated during the AT game (hereinafter referred to as an additional AT game). And a function of notifying the occurrence of an additional AT game. The number of occurrences of AT games and the number of occurrences of additional AT games is determined in the AT lottery process of the winning combination internal lottery process.

  Next, the types of gaming states in the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the gaming state of the main control unit 300.

  In the present embodiment, the gaming state of the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 includes a normal state (RT0 mode), a BB (bonus) internal winning state (RT1 mode), a bonus gaming state (RT2 mode), and replaying It can be roughly divided into a high probability state (RT3 mode).

  The BB internal winning state (RT1 mode) refers to a gaming state in which symbol combinations corresponding to special roles 1 to 3 (BB1, BB2, RB) can be displayed on an effective winning line. This bonus internal winning state (RT1 mode) shifts to the case where internal winning is made in special roles 1 to 3 (BB1, BB2, RB) in the normal state (RT0 mode) or the replay high probability state (RT3 mode). Also, when the symbol combinations corresponding to the special combinations 1 to 3 (BB1, BB2, RB) are displayed on the valid winning line, the process is ended, and the bonus game state (RT2 mode) described below is entered.

  The content of the bonus game state (RT2 mode) is not particularly limited, but it is a game state in which the player is more profitable than the normal game state. In this embodiment, the total number of medals earned during the game is inserted during the game. A game state that exceeds the total number of medals won. The bonus game state (RT2 mode) is displayed on the winning line where the symbol combinations corresponding to the special roles 1 to 3 (BB1, BB2, RB) are valid in the special combination (bonus combination) internal winning state (RT1 mode). Migrate to the case. Further, the bonus game state (RT2 mode) is determined when a predetermined number of medals exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 240 for BB game and 104 for RB game) are paid out during the game. The process ends, and a transition is made to a normal state (RT0 mode) described below.

  In the normal state (RT0 mode), when the replay 2 (replay 2) is won internally, the replay high probability state (RT3 mode) is entered.

  Although the content of the replay high probability state (RT3 mode) is not particularly limited, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation that increases the internal winning probability of the replaying player than the internal winning probability of the replaying player in the normal state (RT0 mode). It is a gaming state that performs. Accordingly, in the re-game high probability state (RT3 mode) of the present embodiment, there is a high probability that the game can be continued without inserting medals, so that the game is more advantageous to the player than the normal state (RT0 mode). It is in a state. The re-probability high probability state (RT3 mode) shifts to the BB internal winning state (RT1 mode) if the bonus is won internally, and the normal state (RT0 mode) if the player replays 3 (Replay 3). Migrate to

<Directing game (pseudo game)>
Next, a pseudo game which is a kind of effect game will be described. 6 and 7 are diagrams showing an example of the flow of the pseudo game in time series.

  Here, the pseudo game is a state of freeze control in which the game operation performed by the player is not accepted before the main game (normal game) after the start operation of the slot machine 100 starts or during the normal game. It is an effect game that is executed once or multiple times, and each reel 110-112 starts to rotate by a first opportunity (for example, pressing operation of the start lever 135), and a second opportunity (for example, a stop button 137- 139 is a game in which any of the corresponding reels 110 to 112 is stopped by the pressing operation of any one of 139).

  The state shown in FIG. 6A is a state immediately before the start of the pseudo game. In this state, for example, when the start lever 135 is pressed, the pseudo game is started, and the reels 110 to 112 start rotating, and the state shifts to the state shown in FIG.

  Subsequently, for example, when the stop button 137 is pressed in a state where the reels 110 to 112 start rotating in the pseudo game, the left reel 110 corresponding to the stop button 137 stops rotating, and FIG. ). In this state, the “watermelon symbol” is stopped and displayed in the middle display area of the left reel 110.

  Subsequently, for example, when the stop button 138 is pressed, the middle reel 111 corresponding to the stop button 138 stops rotating, and when the stop button 139 is pressed next, the right reel 112 corresponding to the stop button 139 stops rotating. As a result, the rotation of all the reels 110 to 112 is stopped and the state shown in FIG. In this state, the “watermelon design” is stopped and displayed in the middle display area of the middle reel 111, and the “watermelon design” is stopped and displayed in the middle display area of the right reel 112, so that the “watermelon design” is displayed on the horizontal middle winning line. The symbol combination “watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol” is stopped (aligned).

  The symbol combination “watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol” is a symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination (watermelon) shown in FIG. 4B, but this example is not a normal game but a pseudo game. Therefore, the payout corresponding to the winning combination (watermelon) and the winning effect are not performed.

<Direction game (pseudo game) / Other examples>
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing another example 1 of the pseudo game in time series. The state shown in FIG. 8A is a state immediately before the start of the pseudo game. In this state, for example, when the start lever 135 is pressed, the pseudo game is started, and the reels 110 to 112 start to rotate and shift to the state shown in FIG.

  Subsequently, in the pseudo game, when the reels 110 to 112 have started rotating, pressing the bet button 130 stops the rotation of all the reels 110 to 112, as shown in FIG. 8C. Transition to the state. In this state, the symbol combination of “watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol” is stopped and displayed on the horizontal middle stage winning line.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing another example 2 of the pseudo game in time series. The state shown in FIG. 9A is a state where all the reels 110 to 112 are rotating. In this state, for example, when the stop button 139 is pressed, the rotation of all the reels 110 to 112 is stopped, and the state shifts to the state shown in FIG.

  As in this example, when any one of the plurality of stop buttons 137 to 139 is received during the rotation of all the reels 110 to 112, the rotation of all the reels 110 to 112 is stopped. Good. Also, a specific winning combination may be stopped and displayed according to the type of the stop button that made the first stop. For example, in this example, when the stop button 139 is stopped first. When the symbol combination “watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol” is stopped and displayed on the winning line and the stop button 137 or 138 is first stopped, “watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol” You may comprise so that a symbol combination may not be stopped and displayed on a winning line.

<Directed game (pseudo game) / pseudo game during normal game>
FIG. 10 is a time chart showing an example of a game flow in a time series when one pseudo game is executed during a normal game. In this example, when the N-th (N is a positive integer) normal game ends and the player performs a bet operation and a start lever 135 depressing operation to start the next (N + 1) normal game. In this example, the pseudo game is executed once before the (N + 1) th normal game is started.

  In the pseudo game, when the start lever 135 is pressed, all the reels 110 to 112 start rotating, and an acceleration process for accelerating the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 until all the reels 110 to 112 reach a predetermined speed is performed. After the execution, a constant speed process for rotating the reels 110 to 112 at a predetermined speed is executed.

  Further, when any of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is pressed (pseudo stop operation) during execution of the constant speed process, a stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button is performed. When a pseudo stop operation is performed on all the reels 110 to 112, a vibration process for slightly vibrating all the stopped reels 110 to 112 is executed. When this vibration process is completed, the normal game is started. However, in the normal game immediately after the pseudo game, the delay process is first executed and then the acceleration process is started.

  FIG. 11 is a time chart showing, in time series, an example of a game flow when two pseudo games are executed during a normal game. In this example, when the N-th (N is a positive integer) normal game ends and the player performs a bet operation and a start lever 135 depressing operation to start the next (N + 1) normal game. In this example, after the first pseudo game is executed before the (N + 1) th normal game is started, the second pseudo game is executed.

  In this example, after the first pseudo game is finished, the slot machine 100 automatically performs a pseudo bet operation corresponding to the bet operation by the player and a pseudo start operation corresponding to the press operation of the start lever 135 by the player. It is performed (by the control unit) and the second pseudo game is started. Each process in the second pseudo game is the same as each process in the first pseudo game.

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

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

  When the power is turned on, first, various initial settings are made in step S101. In this initial setting, setting of a stack initial value to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of interrupt prohibition, initial setting of the I / O 310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, operation permission to the WDT 314, and initial setting Set the value. In step S103, medal insertion / start operation acceptance processing is executed. Here, it is checked whether or not a medal has been inserted, and the winning line display lamp 120 is turned on according to the insertion of the medal. Note that when a re-win is won in the previous game, a process of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed, so that it is not necessary for the player to insert medals.

  In step S103, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated. If there is an operation (start operation) of the start lever 135, preparation for transmitting a start lever reception command to the first sub-control unit 400 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, the number of inserted medals is determined and an effective winning line is determined. In step S107, the random value generated by the random value generation circuit 316 is acquired. In step S109, a winning combination internal lottery process is performed. Although details will be described later, in the winning combination internal lottery process, the above-described internal lottery is performed, and a process of determining whether or not the winning combination is won or not is performed. In step S111, reel stop data is selected based on the internal lottery result. In step S113, a reel rotation start process is performed. Although details will be described later, in this reel rotation start processing, processing for starting rotation of all the reels 110 to 112 is performed.

  In step S115, the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be received. When any one of the stop buttons is pressed, the reel stop data selected in step S111 is one of the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the pressed stop button. Stop based on. When all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S117. In step S117, a winning determination is performed.

  In this winning determination, when a symbol combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line 114, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For example, if a symbol combination of “bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” is arranged on the activated winning line, it is determined that the bell is won. Further, in this winning determination, preparation is made to transmit a winning command including stop data indicating that the reels 110 to 112 are stopped to the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S119, if a winning combination with a payout has been won, a process of paying out the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is performed according to the number of winning lines. In step S121, game state control processing is performed. In the game state control processing, processing related to transition of each game state such as normal game, BB game, RB game, internal winning game, AT game, pseudo game, etc. is performed, and the game state is determined by the establishment of the start condition and end condition thereof. Transition. Thus, one game is completed. Thereafter, returning to step S103 and repeating the above-described processing, the game proceeds.

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

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle. In step S201, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

  In step S203, the WDT 314 is periodically changed to the initial value (32.8 ms in this embodiment) so that no WDT interruption occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S205, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port status update process, the detection signals of the sensor circuits 320 of the various sensors 318 are input via the input ports of the I / O 310 to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signals, and each of the various sensors 318 is partitioned in the RAM 308. Store in the provided signal state storage area.

  In step S207, various game processes are performed. Specifically, an interrupt status is acquired (various interrupt statuses are acquired based on signals from various sensors 318), and processing according to this status is performed (for example, the interrupt status of each acquired stop button 137 to 139). Based on the stop button reception process). In step S209, timer update processing is performed. Various timers are updated for each time unit.

  In step S211, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that the output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits in the present embodiment, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 11 -14 are command types (in this embodiment, basic commands, start lever reception commands, internal lottery commands including lottery information, winning commands including stop data, pseudo game commands including pseudo game related data, and effects associated with effect lottery processing. A command, a rotation start command accompanying the start of rotation of the reels 110 to 112, a stop button acceptance command accompanying acceptance of an operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139, a stop position information command accompanying a stop process of the reels 110 to 112, and a medal payout process Accompanying payout number command, payout end command, command indicating gaming state, etc. , Bit 0 is composed of command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

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

  In step S213, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to an information input circuit 652 separate from the slot machine 100 via the information output circuit 334.

  In step S215, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, first, the signal states of the various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area in step S205 are read, and the presence or absence of errors relating to medal insertion abnormality and medal payout abnormality is monitored. (Not shown) Error processing is executed. Further, according to the current gaming state, the medal selector 170 (medal blocker in which a solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates), various lamps 336, and various 7-segment (SEG) indicators are set.

  In step S217, it is monitored whether the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply shutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S221. When the low voltage signal is off (power supply shutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S219.

  In step S219, various processes for ending the timer interrupt end process are performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register. Then, the process returns to the main control unit main process. On the other hand, in step S221, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. After that, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit.

<Internal winning lottery process>
Next, the winning combination internal lottery process (step S109 of the main control unit main process shown in FIG. 12) will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 14A is a flowchart showing the flow of the winning combination internal lottery process. In step S301 of the winning combination internal lottery process, an internal lottery is performed using the winning combination lottery table stored in advance in the ROM 306 and the random value acquired in step S107 of the main control unit main process.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of the winning combination lottery table. The lottery data of the winning combination lottery table is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and winning combinations (including losing) are associated with each numerical range.

  In the internal lottery in step S301, it is determined which numerical value range the acquired random number value (random number range: 0 to 65535), and the winning combination corresponding to the corresponding numerical value range is determined as lottery information (internal lottery lottery). Result) is stored in the RAM 308. For example, when the acquired random number value is in the numerical range of 1116 to 1266, the winning combination corresponding to this numerical range (in this example, watermelon) is stored in the RAM 308 as lottery information (internal lottery lottery result). To do.

  Returning to FIG. 14A, in step S303, a pseudo game setting process is performed. Although details will be described later, in the pseudo game setting process, a process such as setting a level of the pseudo game is performed. In the next step S305, the lottery information stored in step S301 is set in the transmission buffer, and after making preparations for transmitting an internal lottery command including the lottery information to the first sub-control unit 400, End the internal lottery process.

<Pseudo game setting process>
Next, the pseudo game setting process (step S303 of the winning combination internal lottery process shown in FIG. 14A) will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 14B is a flowchart showing the flow of the pseudo game setting process. In step S401 of the pseudo game setting process, it is determined whether or not one bell has been won as a result of the winning combination internal lottery. If so, the process proceeds to step S403, and if not, the process proceeds to step S405.

  In step S403, a pseudo game LV setting process is performed. In the pseudo game LV setting process, a pseudo game level transition lottery and a stay game number lottery are performed.

  FIG. 16A is a diagram showing an example of a pseudo game level transition lottery table. The lottery data in the pseudo game level transition lottery table is provided for each of the current pseudo game levels LV0 to LV4, and each lottery data is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, The previous pseudo game levels LV0 to LV4 are associated with each other.

  In the pseudo game level transition lottery executed in step S403, the lottery data corresponding to the current pseudo game level is referred to, and it is determined which numeric value range the obtained random number value (random number range: 0 to 255) is. The pseudo game level corresponding to the corresponding numerical value range is stored in the RAM 308 as the transfer destination pseudo game level.

  For example, when the current pseudo game level is LV0, if the acquired random number value is in the numerical range of 0 to 126, the pseudo game level (LV0 in this example) corresponding to this numerical range is transferred to the destination. Is stored in the RAM 308 as a pseudo game level, and if the acquired random number value is in the numerical range of 253 to 254, the pseudo game level (LV3 in this example) corresponding to this numerical range is changed to the destination pseudo-game level. The game level is stored in the RAM 308. If the current pseudo game level is LV4, LV4 is stored in the RAM 308 as the destination pseudo game level regardless of the acquired random value.

  FIG. 16B is a diagram showing an example of a stay game number lottery table. The lottery data in the stay game number lottery table is provided for each of the pseudo game levels LV1 to LV4 of the transfer destination, and each lottery data is divided into several numerical ranges in advance. The number of games (8G, 10G, 12G in this example) is associated.

  In the stay game number lottery executed in step S403, the lottery data corresponding to the transfer destination pseudo game level determined in the pseudo game level transfer lottery is referred to, and the obtained random number value (random number range: 0 to 255) It is determined whether it is a numerical value range, and the number of games corresponding to the relevant numerical value range is stored in the RAM 308 as the number of games staying at the transition destination pseudo game level (the number of staying games).

  For example, when the transition destination pseudo game level is LV1 and the acquired random number value is in the numerical range of 0 to 155, the number of games corresponding to this numerical range (8G in this example) is the number of staying games. If the acquired random number value is in the numerical range of 156 to 222, the number of games corresponding to this numerical range (10G in this example) is stored in the RAM 308 as the number of staying games. When the number of staying games is exhausted at the transition destination pseudo game level, the transition destination pseudo game level is set to LV0 and the transition is made to LV0.

  Returning to FIG. 14B, in step S405, a pseudo game generation lottery process is performed. Although details will be described later, in the pseudo game generation lottery process, the pseudo game setting process is terminated after performing a lottery for determining whether or not to generate a pseudo game.

<Pseudo game generation lottery processing>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18, the pseudo game generation lottery process (step S405 of the pseudo game setting process shown in FIG. 14B) will be described in detail.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the flow of the pseudo game generation lottery process. In step S501 of the pseudo game generation lottery process, a pseudo game generation lottery is performed using the pseudo game generation lottery table.

  FIG. 18A is a diagram showing an example of the pseudo game occurrence lottery table. The lottery data of the pseudo game generation lottery table is provided for each of the pseudo game levels LV1 to LV4, and each lottery data is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each numerical range has a pseudo game generation game. Numbers (in this example, lost (0G), 1G, 2G) are associated with each other. The lottery data in the pseudo game generation lottery table of this example is such that the higher the pseudo game level, the higher the probability that a pseudo game will occur (the probability that 1G or 2G will be selected as the number of games generated in the pseudo game). For example, when the pseudo game level is LV4, the pseudo game is generated with a probability of nearly 70%.

  In the pseudo game generation lottery executed in step S501, the lottery data corresponding to the current pseudo game level is referred to, and it is determined which numeric value range the obtained random number value (random number range: 0 to 255) is. The number of games corresponding to the corresponding numerical value range is stored in the RAM 308 as the number of games generated in the pseudo game.

  For example, when the current pseudo game level is LV3 and the acquired random number value is in the numerical range of 0 to 120, the number of games corresponding to this numerical range (in this example, the loss (0G)) is simulated. The number of games generated in the game is stored in the RAM 308, and when the obtained random number value is in a numerical range of 121 to 221, the number of games corresponding to this numerical range (1G in this example) is calculated as a game in which a pseudo game is generated. When the obtained random number value is in the numerical range of 222 to 255, the number of games corresponding to this numerical range (2G in this example) is stored in the RAM 308 as the number of generated pseudo games. Remember.

  Returning to FIG. 17, in step S503, it is determined whether or not the pseudo game generation lottery in step S501 has been won. In the case of winning (in this example, 1G or 2G is selected as the number of generated games of pseudo game). In the case), the process after step S505 is performed, and if the winning is not won, the pseudo game generation lottery process is terminated. In step S505, a push order bell type lottery using a push order bell type lottery table is performed.

  FIG. 18B is a diagram showing an example of a push order bell type lottery table. The lottery data in the push order bell type lottery table is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each numerical value range has a push order bell type (in this example, middle right bell, middle left bell, right left bell, right middle Bell).

  The middle right bell indicates that a bell can be won when a reel stop operation is performed in the order of the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112. The middle left bell represents the middle reel 111, the left reel. When the reel stop operation is performed in the order of the reels 110, it indicates that a prize can be won for the bell. The right and left bells indicate that the reel stop operation is performed in the order of the right reel 112 and the left reel 110. The right middle bell indicates that the bell can be won when the reels are stopped in the order of the right reel 112 and the middle reel 111. .

  In the push order bell type lottery executed in step S505, it is determined which numerical value range the acquired random number value (random number range: 0 to 255), and the push order bell type corresponding to the corresponding numerical value range is determined. , And stored in the RAM 308 as push order bell type information.

  For example, if the acquired random number value is in the numerical range of 0 to 63, the push order bell type (in this example, the middle right bell) corresponding to this numeric range is stored in the RAM 308 as the push order bell type information. If the acquired random number value is in the numerical range of 192 to 255, the push order bell type (in this example, the middle right bell) corresponding to this numerical range is stored in the RAM 308 as the push order bell type information. To do.

  Returning to FIG. 17, in step S507, the number of pseudo games generated (1G or 2G in this example) determined by the pseudo game generation lottery is stored in the RAM 308 as the above-mentioned pseudo game-related data (number of pseudo game games). Remember. In the next step S509, the pseudo game continuation flag provided in the RAM 308 is set to ON, and in step S511, the pseudo game generation lottery process is terminated after the pseudo game generation flag provided in the RAM 308 is turned on.

<Reel rotation start processing>
Next, the reel rotation start process (step S113 of the main control unit main process shown in FIG. 12) will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the flow of the reel rotation start process. In step S601 of the reel rotation start process, it is determined whether or not the pseudo game occurrence flag stored in the RAM 308 is on. If it is on, the process proceeds to step S603, and if it is off, the process proceeds to step S605. In step S603, a pseudo game process is performed. Although details will be described later, in this pseudo game process, management of the number of games in the pseudo game is performed.

  In step S607, AT setting processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in this AT setting process, a process for setting parameters relating to AT games is performed. In the next step S609, the result of the pseudo game and the information related to AT are set in the transmission buffer, and the reel rotation start command including such information is prepared for transmission to the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S611, random delay execution processing is performed. In this random delay execution process, the rotation start order and the delay time of the reels are randomly determined using the rotation start order determination table and the delay symbol number determination table, and the rotation start timings of the reels 110 to 112 are made different. Run. In step S613, the reel rotation start process is terminated after the process of starting the rotation of all the reels 110 to 112 is executed.

<Pseudo game processing>
Next, the pseudo game process (step S603 of the reel rotation start process shown in FIG. 19) will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the flow of the pseudo game process. In step S701 of this pseudo game process, a pseudo game execution process is performed. Although details will be described later, in the pseudo game execution process, control of the pseudo game is performed. In the next step S703, the pseudo game-related data is set in the transmission buffer, and a pseudo game command including the pseudo game data is prepared for transmission to the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S705, it is determined whether or not the number of remaining games in the pseudo game is 0. If the number of remaining games is 0, the process proceeds to step S707 and the pseudo game generation flag is set to OFF, and then the pseudo game process is terminated. To do. On the other hand, if the remaining number of games is not 0, the process returns to step S701 to continue the pseudo game.

<Pseudo game execution processing>
Next, the pseudo game execution process (step S701 of the pseudo game process shown in FIG. 20) will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the flow of the pseudo game execution process. In step S801 of this pseudo game execution process, the rotation time monitoring timer stored in the RAM 308 is set, and in the next step S803, stop data for pseudo game is selected. In this pseudo game stop data selection, for example, reel stop data is selected based on the winning combination determined in the stop symbol lottery process (step S505) of the pseudo game occurrence lottery process. In step S805, processing for starting rotation of all reels 110 to 112 is performed.

  In step S807, acceptance of pressing operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is started, and in the next step S809, when any stop button is pressed, one of the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the pressed stop button is selected. Stop based on the reel stop data selected in step S803.

  In step S811, it is determined whether or not the rotation time monitoring timer started counting in step S801 has timed out. If timed out, the process proceeds to step S813 to stop all reels 110 to 112 and then proceeds to step S817. On the other hand, if not timed out, the process proceeds to step S815 to determine whether or not all the reels 110 to 112 have been stopped. If not, the process returns to step S807, and if stopped, the process returns to step S817. move on.

  In step S817, the number of pseudo game games stored in step S507 of the pseudo game generation lottery process is decremented by 1. In the next step S819, the mode transition process is executed, and then the pseudo game execution process is terminated. Although details will be described later, in this mode transition process, a process of shifting the lottery mode depending on the stop mode of the pseudo game is performed.

<Mode transition processing>
Next, the mode transition process (step S819 of the pseudo game execution process shown in FIG. 21) will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 22A is a flowchart showing the flow of the mode transition process. In step S901 of this mode transition process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined symbol combination is aligned in the symbol display window 113. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S903, and if not, the mode transition process is terminated.

  In step S903, it is determined whether or not the current lottery mode is the low probability mode. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S905, and if not, the mode transition process is terminated. In step S905, after shifting the lottery mode to the high probability mode, the mode transition process is terminated.

  In this example, when a predetermined symbol combination is prepared and the lottery mode is the low probability mode, the lottery mode is always shifted to the high probability mode. However, the lottery shown in FIG. You may comprise so that a lottery mode may be selected by lottery using a mode transfer lottery table.

  In the lottery using the lottery mode transition lottery table shown in FIG. 23A, it is determined which numerical range the acquired random number value (random number range: 0 to 255) corresponds to the corresponding numerical range. The lottery mode is stored in the RAM 308 as the transfer destination lottery mode. For example, when the acquired random number value is in the numerical range of 0 to 124, the low probability mode corresponding to this numerical range is stored as the lottery mode of the transfer destination, and the acquired random value is a numerical value of 125 to 255. If it is within the range, the high probability mode corresponding to this numerical range is stored as the transfer destination lottery mode.

<AT lottery processing>
Next, the AT lottery process (step S605 of the reel rotation start process shown in FIG. 19) will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 22B is a flowchart showing the flow of the AT lottery process. In step S1001 of this AT lottery process, it is determined whether or not a specific combination other than that in the AT has been won internally, the process proceeds to step S1003 if applicable, and the AT lottery process ends if not applicable. In step S1003, an AT lottery process using the AT generation lottery table is performed.

  FIG. 23B is a diagram showing an example of the AT generation lottery table. The lottery data in the AT generation lottery table is provided for each combination of the winning combination and the lottery mode, and each lottery data is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each numerical range includes winning and losing. It is associated.

  In the AT lottery executed in step S1003, the lottery data corresponding to the winning combination at the time of the lottery and the lottery mode is referred to, and it is determined which numerical value range the acquired random number value (random number range: 0 to 255) is. If the corresponding numerical range is won, an AT game is generated.

  For example, when the winning combination at the time of the lottery is 2 cherries and the lottery mode is the low probability mode, the AT game is generated when the acquired random number value is in the numerical range of 0 to 3, and the winning combination at the time of the lottery is the watermelon When the lottery mode is the high probability mode, an AT game is generated when the acquired random number value is in the numerical range of 0 to 211.

  Returning to FIG. 22B, it is determined in step S1005 whether or not the AT lottery has been won. If it has been won, the process proceeds to step S1007. If it has not been won, the AT lottery process is terminated. In step S1007, the AT generation flag stored in the RAM 308 is turned on. In the next step S1009, 50 is set in the AT game number counter stored in the RAM 408, and then the AT lottery process is terminated.

  In addition, in this example, although the example which performs AT lottery based on the combination of a winning combination and lottery mode was shown, AT lottery is performed by the lottery using the lottery table shown to Fig.24 (a)-(c). Also good.

  For example, in the lottery using the lottery table shown in FIG. 24A, when a specific combination (two cherries or watermelons) is not won internally in this game, a random number (random number range: 0) in a pseudo game. ˜255), and an AT game is generated by the above-mentioned AT lottery by establishing a specific combination corresponding to the numerical range of the acquired random number value.

  In addition, in the lottery using the lottery table shown in FIG. 24B, a special combination (two cherries or watermelons) was won in the previous game, and a special combination (two cherries or watermelons) was won in the current game. When an internal winning is not achieved, a random value (random number range: 0 to 255) is acquired in the pseudo game, and a specific combination corresponding to the numerical value range of the acquired random value is established, so that the AT game is performed by the above-mentioned AT lottery. Is generated.

  In addition, in the lottery using the lottery table shown in FIG. 24C, a special combination (two cherries or watermelons) was won in the previous game, and a special combination (two cherries or watermelons) was won in the current game. In the case of internal winning, a random value (random number range: 0-255) is acquired in a pseudo game, and an AT game is generated by the above-mentioned AT lottery by establishing a specific combination corresponding to the numerical range of the acquired random value It is configured to make it.

<AT setting process>
Next, the AT setting process (step S607 of the reel rotation start process shown in FIG. 19) will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the flow of AT setting processing. In step S1101 of this AT setting process, it is determined whether or not the AT game number counter is greater than 0. If it is greater than 0, the process proceeds to step S1103. If it is 0, the AT setting process is terminated.

  In step S1103, 1 is subtracted from the AT game number counter, and in the next step S1105, it is determined whether or not the AT game number counter after the subtraction is zero. As a result of the determination, if the AT game number counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S1107, the AT generation flag is turned off, and the AT setting process is terminated. If the AT game number counter is other than 0, the AT setting is set. The process ends.

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
Next, processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. 2A is a flowchart of the main process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400, and FIG. 2B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 4C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S1201 in FIG. 10A, various initial settings are performed. When power is turned on, initialization processing is first executed in step S1201. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. In step S1203, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S1205. In step S1205, 0 is substituted for the timer variable.

  In step S1207, command processing is performed. In the command processing, the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 determines whether a command is received from the main control unit 300. In step S1209, an effect selection process is performed. The effect selection process will be described later. In step S1211, an effect control process is performed. In this effect control process, for example, when there is a new command in step S1207, a process corresponding to this command is performed. This process includes, for example, performing a process such as reading effect data from the ROM 406 and performing an effect data update process when the effect data needs to be updated.

  In step S1213, sound control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S1211. For example, if there is a command to the sound source IC 418 in the effect data read in step S1211, this command is output to the sound source IC 418. In step S1215, lamp control processing is performed based on the processing result in step S1211. For example, if there is a command to the various lamps 420 in the effect data read in step S1211, this command is output to the drive circuit 422.

  In step S1217, an information output process is performed for setting to transmit a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 based on the processing result in step S1211. For example, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read out in step S1211, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S1203.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S1301 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408 as an unprocessed command.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms). Execute in the cycle.

  In step S1401, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S1203 in the first sub control unit main process, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S1203, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step S1403, transmission of a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S1217, an effect random number update process, and the like are performed.

<Production setting process>
Next, the effect setting process (step S1209 of the first sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 26A) will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 27A is a flowchart showing the flow of the effect setting process. In step S1501 of this effect setting process, a pseudo effect setting process is performed. In the pseudo effect setting process, processing related to the pseudo effect is performed.

  In the next step S1503, a push order notification setting process is performed. Although the details will be described later, in this push order notification setting process, an effect of notifying information (stop operation order) that is advantageous to the player when an internal win is won for the push order during an AT game (push order navigation effect) I do. Here, the “push order combination” refers to a winning combination in which the combination of symbols displayed on the active line is different depending on the stop operation order of the stop buttons 137 to 139. In this example, the winning combination (bell) corresponds to the winning combination. .

<Push order notification setting process>
Next, the push order notification setting process (step S1503 of the effect setting process shown in FIG. 27A) will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 27B is a flowchart showing the flow of the push order notification setting process. In step S1601 of the push order notification setting process, it is determined whether or not an AT game is in progress. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S1603. If not, the push order notification setting process is terminated. In step S1603, based on the lottery information included in the internal lottery command received from the main control unit 300, it is determined whether or not the winning combination has been won. If yes, the process proceeds to step S1605. Ends the push order notification setting process.

  In step S1605, after the push order type notification setting is performed, the push order notification setting process is terminated. In this push order type notification setting, various settings for executing a push order navigation effect to be described later are performed.

  FIG. 28A is a diagram showing an example of AT winning notification that suggests winning of an AT game, and FIG. 28B is a diagram showing an example of a push order navigation effect. In this example, when an AT game is won, a character display of “AT occurrence!” And an image of raising the hero character are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157 as AT winning notifications.

  In addition, when an internal winning combination is given for the push order during an AT game, a display suggesting the stop operation order of the stop buttons 137 to 139 using the liquid crystal display device 157 as a push order navigation effect (in this example, the middle Display of a number indicating that the stop button 138 of the first stop is first performed). Note that the push order navigation effect is not limited to the display related to the stop operation order of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and may display the symbol of the reel that is the target of the stop operation. That is, what is necessary is just to alert | report the operation aspect advantageous to a player.

<History information display>
Next, the history information display will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30. FIG. FIG. 29 and FIG. 30 are diagrams showing display examples of history information.

  The slot machine 100 can display the winning combination history information in the history information display area 157a provided at the upper right of the liquid crystal display device 157 as one of a plurality of types of effects. In this example, the history information display area 157a is divided into five display areas. As history information, information on the winning combination for the past four games and information on winning combinations for the past four games in total five times. Is displayed.

  Each time the history information is updated (every time the winning combination information in the normal game or the pseudo game is received from the main control unit 300), the first sub-control unit 400 displays the winnings displayed in the history information display area 157a. One piece of information on the combination (in this example, an image of the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination) is slid to the right. At the same time, the latest winning combination information is newly displayed in the leftmost display area of the history information display area 157a.

  For example, the state shown in FIG. 29A is an effect during the execution of 56G, the winning combination in the latest 55G normal game is lost, the winning combination in the 54G normal game is one cherry, and the winning in the 53G normal game It shows that the winning combination is lost, the winning combination in the 52G normal game is replay, and the winning combination in the 51G normal game is Bell.

  In addition, the state shown in FIG. 29B is an effect during the execution of 57G, winning the bell in the latest 56G normal game, the winning combination in the 55G normal game is lost, and the winning combination in the 54G normal game is It shows that the winning combination in the normal game of 53G for one piece is lost, and the winning combination in the normal game of 52G is replay. The 51G winning combination information has been deleted.

  The state shown in FIG. 30 (a) is an effect during the execution of 58G. The winning combination in the latest 57G normal game is lost, and the 56G normal game wins the bell, and the winning combination in the 55G normal game is It is shown that the winning combination in the 54G normal game is a cherry, and the winning combination in the 53G normal game is a loss. The 52G winning combination information has been deleted.

  The state shown in FIG. 30B is an effect during the execution of 58G. The winning combination in the pseudo game immediately before 58G is watermelon, the winning combination in the normal game of 57G is lost, and the winning combination in the normal game of 56G is replayed. , The winning combination in the 55G normal game is lost, and the winning combination in the 54G normal game is one cherry. Note that the winning combination information in the pseudo game is configured to be surrounded by a thick frame.

  Thus, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present example can display history information in both the normal game and the pseudo game. In addition, in a pseudo game, a specific combination can be displayed at an arbitrary timing. Therefore, a pseudo game is applied when it is desired to stop and display a symbol combination corresponding to a specific combination at a timing intended by a game table developer. By doing so, it becomes possible to widen the range of production.

<Push order production>
Next, a push order challenge effect will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, FIGS. 31-33 is a figure which showed the example of a display of a push order challenge effect.

  The slot machine 100 uses the stop buttons 137 to 139 when a predetermined condition is established in any one of the normal game and the pseudo game (for example, when a predetermined winning combination (in this example, a bell) is won). It is possible to execute a push order challenge game that causes the player to apply the push order of the stop operation. In this push order challenge game, a push order challenge production is performed to apply a correct push order from a plurality of push orders, and when the stop operation by the stop buttons 137 to 139 is a correct push order, The lottery mode is set to a high probability.

  For example, the state shown in FIG. 31A is a state in which the push order challenge effect is started in the normal game. In the push order challenge production, with the internal winning of a predetermined winning combination (bell), an effect is given in which the pressing order of stop buttons 137 to 139 for aligning the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination (bell) is applied. Do. In the example shown in FIG. 31A, by displaying the symbol “?-?” In the display area below the liquid crystal display device 157, the first stop in the pressing order of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is on the left side. A push order challenge effect is performed to determine which of the stop button 137 or the stop button 139 on the right side.

  For example, the state shown in FIG. 31 (b) shows an example in which the first stop is the correct push order in the push order challenge effect. In this example, when the operation of the right stop button 139 is accepted in the state shown in FIG. 31A, the symbol “?? 1” is displayed, so that the first stop is the correct push order. In addition, the second stop in the pressing order of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is the left stop button 137 or the center stop button. The push order challenge production which makes it guess which of 138 is continued.

  The display shown in FIG. 32A is an example of a display when the push order challenge game is correct. In this example, the display area of the liquid crystal display device 157 has the characters “defeated!” And “GET!”, The bell symbol that forms the symbol combination of the winning combination (bell), and the number “2 3 1”. By displaying, stop operations are accepted in the order of the right stop button 139 → the left stop button 137 → the center stop button 138, and the order of the stop operations is the correct answer of the pressing order of the stop buttons 137 to 139 (this example) In this case, the right stop button 139, the left stop button 137, and the center stop button 138 are in order.

  On the other hand, the display shown in FIG. 32B is an example of a display when the push order challenge game is incorrect. In this example, by displaying “×× 1” in the display area below the liquid crystal display device 157, the stop operation is accepted in the order of the right stop button 139 → the center stop button 138, and the stop buttons 137 to 139 are displayed. This indicates that the correct answer in the pressing order (in this example, the order of the right stop button 139 → the left stop button 137 → the center stop button 138) did not match.

  The state shown in FIG. 33A is a state in which a push order challenge effect is started in the pseudo game. In this example, “3 2 1” is displayed in the display area below the liquid crystal display device 157, so that the correct answer in the pressing order of the stop buttons 137 to 139 (in this example, the right stop button 139 → the center stop button) 138 → the order of the stop button 137 on the left side) is displayed. Therefore, in this example, the player can make a correct answer to the push order challenge game by performing the stop operation in the notified order.

  Moreover, the display shown in FIG. 33B is an example of a display when the push order challenge game is correct. In this example, the display area of the liquid crystal display device 157 includes the characters “defeated!” And “GET!”, The bell symbol that forms the symbol combination of the winning combination (bell), and the number “3 2 1”. By displaying, stop operations are accepted in the order of the right stop button 139 → the center stop button 138 → the left stop button 137, and the order of the stop operations is the correct answer of the pressing order of the stop buttons 137 to 139 (this example) In this case, the right stop button 139, the center stop button 138, and the left stop button 137 in this order) are matched.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present example can perform the push-order challenge game in both the normal game and the pseudo game. In pseudo games, specific roles can be displayed at any time, so if you want to execute a push order challenge game at the timing that the game table developer intends, you can apply pseudo games to play games. Can be increased. Furthermore, it is possible to generate AT games with high probability by increasing the accuracy rate of the push order challenge game and increasing the possibility of shifting the lottery mode to the high probability mode.

<Specific examples of game control>
Next, specific examples of game control will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Specific example of game control / specific example 1>
FIG. 34 (a) is a diagram showing an example in which a push order challenge game is generated in the pseudo game when the push order is lost in the normal game.

  Here, in the gaming machine according to the present example, in the internal game winning combination internal lottery process (FIG. 14A), in the order of pushing (in this example, bell (left), bell (middle), or bell (right) ) Even if it is lost (in the case of not winning an internal winning), when the pseudo game is won in the lottery process in step S501 of the pseudo game generation lottery process (FIG. 17), it is pushed by the process of steps S505 to S511. It is possible to generate a forward challenge game.

  In this example, in the normal game, the pseudo-game is started in the form of interrupting the normal game in response to the loss of the push-in role in the normal game and the winning of the pseudo-game, and the push-order challenge game is correct in this pseudo game Perform push order challenge production. In addition, after the execution of the pseudo game, the game shifts to a normal game, and in this normal game, a push order challenge effect in which the push order challenge game is incorrect is executed.

According to this example, it is possible to execute the push order challenge game at the timing intended by the developer of the game table, and it is possible to improve the game performance.
In addition, you may comprise so that a pseudo | simulation game may be uniformly given regardless of whether a pseudo game was won or not when it loses to a normal game. Winning may be a prize.
<Specific example of game control / specific example 2>
FIG. 34B is a diagram illustrating an example in which a push order challenge game is further generated in the pseudo game when the push order is won in the normal game.

  In this example, if you win the push order in the normal game, the pseudo game is started before the normal game is started, and in this pseudo game, the push order challenge game is the correct answer. Run.

According to this example, it is possible to continuously generate a specific winning combination with a low probability of occurrence and to continuously generate a specific winning combination with a low probability of occurrence, thereby increasing the interest of the game.
<Specific example of game control / specific example 3>
FIG. 34 (c) is a diagram showing an example in which a pseudo game is generated in the current game and a push-order challenge game is further generated in the current game when winning in the previous game is won.

  In this example, if the previous regular game is won for the push forward, regardless of the result of the current game, the pseudo game is started before the normal game is started. A push order challenge effect is executed in which the forward challenge game is the correct answer.

  According to this example, since the occurrence of a specific winning combination with a low probability of occurrence will generate a pattern of normal game → directive game in addition to direct play → normal game, the current game is a direct play game. It becomes difficult to recognize this, and it can give the impression that the push order challenge continues in regular games.

<Specific example of game control / specific example 3>
FIG. 34 (d) is a diagram showing an example in which a push order challenge game is generated in a pseudo game when two games are consecutively won in a push order in a normal game.

  In this example, in a normal game, two games in succession are elected to push forward, and a pseudo game is triggered when the pseudo game is won. In this pseudo game, the push order challenge is started. Execute push order challenge production where the game is correct. In addition, after the execution of the pseudo game, the game shifts to a normal game, and in this normal game, a push order challenge effect in which the push order challenge game is incorrect is executed.

  According to this example, the push order challenge game can be executed at the timing intended by the game platform developer, and the push order challenge game is the correct answer during the normal game in which the push order challenge game is incorrect. By sandwiching such a pseudo game, game control with low execution frequency can be performed, and it is possible to further improve the game performance.

  In addition, you may comprise so that these game controls may generate | occur | produce continuously. For example, as shown in FIG. 35 (a), the above-described game control of FIG. 34 (b) may be configured to control across games as shown in FIG. 34 (c).

  Further, the lottery mode may be provided in a plurality of stages. For example, as shown in FIG. 49, states 1 to 4 are prepared, and in the normal state, the low probability mode (state 1) is entered, but when the specific combination is won internally, the mode is shifted to the preparation mode (state 2). . In the preparation mode, the probability that a pseudo game will occur increases, and if the pseudo push forward can be pseudo-winned in this pseudo game, the mode is shifted to the high probability mode (state 3). Further, when the pseudo push order can be pseudo-winned, the mode is shifted to the ultra-high accuracy mode (state 4), and the probability that a privilege such as AT is given is gradually increased. In this way, the lottery mode shifts step by step, and it is necessary to stay in a certain mode in order to shift to the higher mode. It may be based on.

<Specific example of game control / specific example 3>
FIG. 35B is a diagram showing an example of generating a pseudo game in which the push order challenge game is the correct answer when the player loses the push order in the normal game.

  In this example, when the push order is won in the normal game, the push order challenge game becomes the correct answer (notifies all push orders), while the normal game loses the push order. In the case of the game, the push order challenge game becomes a correct answer (shifts to a pseudo game in which all push orders are notified).

  According to this example, it is possible to execute a pseudo game in which the push order challenge game is correct at the timing intended by the developer of the game table, and it is possible to improve the game performance.

<Specific example of game control / specific example 4>
36 to 38 are diagrams showing an example in which a plurality of types of push orders are notified in the pseudo game and the type of AT game is changed according to the push order.

  In this example, when it is determined in step S1001 of the above-described AT lottery process that the specific combination (in this example, watermelon) has been won internally, and in the subsequent step S1005, it is determined that the AT lottery has been won, FIG. As shown in FIG. 36B, after notifying that the specific combination (watermelon) has been won, as shown in FIG. 36B, in the pseudo game, the liquid crystal display device 157 is used to notify a plurality of types of pushing orders. It is configured.

  Here, the push order to be notified in the pseudo game is not particularly limited, but in this example, using the liquid crystal display device 157, the blue 7 symbols are aligned on the winning line and the white 7 symbols are aligned on the winning line. The reverse push is informed.

  When the stop buttons 137 to 139 are pressed in accordance with the notification of the forward pressing that the blue 7 symbols are aligned on the winning line, when the first stop operation is performed, as shown in FIG. The blue 7 symbol is stopped, and after the second and third stop operations, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), the “blue 7 symbol-blue 7 symbol-blue 7 symbol” is displayed on the horizontal middle line as the winning line. Are arranged (stop display), and the first AT game (dono AT) is started.

  On the other hand, if the stop buttons 137 to 139 are reversely pressed in accordance with the notification of reverse pressing that the white 7 symbols are aligned on the winning line, during the first stop operation, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 38 (b), the white 7 symbol is stopped and displayed on the middle row, and as shown in FIG. 38 (b), the “white 7 symbol-white 7 symbol-white 7” is displayed on the horizontal middle row. The symbols "are aligned (stop display), and a second AT game (Princess AT) different from the first AT game is started.

<Specific example of game control / specific example 4>
FIG. 39 and FIG. 40 are diagrams showing an example in which an AT game is given when a given mission is achieved.

  In this example, when the 10 winning combination 1 of the specific winning combination is won, as shown in FIGS. 39 (a) and 39 (b), it is suggested that the winning 10 combination 1 is won using the liquid crystal display device 157. Display (in this example, the display of “blue 7 symbol” constituting the symbol combination “blue 7 symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” corresponding to the 10 combination 1). In addition, when the 10 winning combination 2 of the specific winning combination is won, as shown in FIG. 40A, a display indicating that the winning 10 combination 2 is won using the liquid crystal display device 157 (in this example, The symbol combination “white 7 symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” constituting the symbol combination 2 corresponding to 10 doubles is displayed.

  In addition, when a predetermined mission is achieved (in this example, when winning 10 times 1 or 10 times 2), as shown in FIG. (In this example, “complete!” Is displayed) and an AT game is given.

  According to this example, it is possible to provide a gaming state in which the mission is easily achieved by suggesting that the specific combination is won by the intention of the developer of the gaming table, and it is possible to improve gaming properties.

<Specific example of game control / specific example 5>
41 and 42 are diagrams showing an example in which a pseudo game is added to a configuration in which an AT game is granted when a given mission is achieved.

  In this example, when winning 10 of the 2nd specified role, as shown in FIGS. 41 (a) and 41 (b), it is suggested that the 10th winning 2 is won using the liquid crystal display device 157. Display (in this example, the display of “white 7 symbols” composing the symbol combination “white 7 symbols-bell symbol-bell symbol” corresponding to the 10 combination 2). In addition, when a specific combination of 10 doubles 2 is won continuously, a pseudo game is generated, and in this pseudo game, a combination of symbols “white 7 design-bell design-bell design” corresponding to 10 double games 2 is given. Display suggesting that it is possible to align (stop display) (in this example, display of “white 7 symbol” constituting the symbol combination “white 7 symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” corresponding to the 10 combination 2) )I do.

  Further, when a predetermined mission is achieved (in this example, when the symbol combination “white 7 symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” corresponding to the 10 combination 2 is displayed three times in succession), FIG. As shown in (b), a display for notifying the completion of the mission (in this example, a character display of “Complete!”) Is performed and an AT game is given.

  According to this example, when winning a specific combination continuously, it is possible to align the symbol combinations corresponding to the specific combination in the pseudo game, so that the value of the pseudo game can be increased.

<Mode transition process 2>
Next, with reference to FIG. 43, the mode transition process 2 which is a modification of the mode transition process described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the flow of the mode transition process 2. In step S1701 of the mode transition process 2, it is determined whether or not the specific symbols are aligned in the symbol display window 113. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S1703, and if not, the mode transition process is terminated.

  In step S1703, it is determined whether or not the current lottery mode is the low probability mode. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S1705, and if not, the mode transition process is terminated. In step S1705, a mode transition lottery is performed using the lottery mode transition lottery table shown in FIG. 23A. In the next step S1707, it is determined whether or not the mode transition lottery has been won. Proceeding to step S1709, if it is not won, the mode transition process is terminated. In step S1709, after the lottery mode is shifted to the high probability mode, the mode transition process is terminated.

  As in this example, the lottery mode may be shifted to the high probability mode only when the mode transition lottery is won.

<Pseudo game generation lottery process 2>
Next, with reference to FIG. 44, the pseudo game generation lottery process 2 which is a modification of the pseudo game generation lottery process described with reference to FIG. 17 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the flow of the pseudo game generation lottery process 2. In step S1801 of the pseudo game generation lottery process 2, it is determined whether or not the lottery mode is a high probability mode. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S1803, and if not, the pseudo game generation lottery process is terminated. . In step S1803, it is determined whether or not a watermelon or cherry is won. If yes, the process proceeds to step S1805. If not, the pseudo game occurrence lottery process is terminated.

  In step S1805, a pseudo game generation lottery is performed using the pseudo game generation lottery table shown in FIG. In step S1807, it is determined whether or not the pseudo game generation lottery in step S1805 has been won. If it has been won, the process from step S1809 is performed. If not, the pseudo game generation lottery process is performed. finish.

  In step S1809, the pseudo game role type is set, and in step S1811, 1G is stored in the RAM 308 as the above-mentioned pseudo game-related data (number of pseudo game games). In the next step S1813, after the pseudo game continuation flag provided in the RAM 308 is set to ON, in step S1815, the pseudo game generation lottery process is terminated after the pseudo game generation flag provided in the RAM 308 is set to ON.

<Pseudo game generation lottery processing 3>
Next, the pseudo game generation lottery process 3 which is a modification of the pseudo game generation lottery process described with reference to FIG. 17 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the flow of the pseudo game generation lottery process 3. In step S1901 of the pseudo game generation lottery process 3, it is determined whether or not the lottery mode is a high probability mode. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S1903, and if not, the pseudo game generation lottery process is terminated. . In step S1903, it is determined whether or not a watermelon or cherry is won. If yes, the process proceeds to step S1905. If not, the pseudo game occurrence lottery process is terminated. In step S1905, it is determined whether or not the previous winning combination was won in the current game. If yes, the process proceeds to step S1907. If not, the pseudo game occurrence lottery process is terminated.

  In step S1907, a pseudo game generation lottery is performed using the pseudo game generation lottery table shown in FIG. In step S1909, it is determined whether or not the pseudo game generation lottery in step S1907 has been won. If it has been won, the process from step S1911 is performed. If not, the pseudo game generation lottery process is performed. finish.

  In step S1911, the pseudo game role type is set, and in step S1913, 1G is stored in the RAM 308 as the above-mentioned pseudo game-related data (number of pseudo game games). In the next step S1915, after the pseudo game continuation flag provided in the RAM 308 is set to ON, in step S1917, the pseudo game generation lottery process is terminated after the pseudo game generation flag provided in the RAM 308 is set to ON.

<AT lottery in the conventional game machine and the game machine of the present invention>
Next, AT lottery in the conventional game machine and the game machine of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 46 is a diagram for explaining the timing of AT lottery in the conventional gaming machine, and FIG. 47 is a diagram for explaining the timing of AT lottery in the gaming machine of the present invention.

  The conventional game machine is configured to perform the specific role lottery and the AT lottery at the timing when the operation (start operation) by the start lever 135 is received (the timing indicated by the symbol A in FIG. 46).

  For this reason, when a pseudo game is generated in a game machine having a gaming property in which the lottery mode shifts from the low probability mode to the high probability mode when winning a specific role in the pseudo game (when the symbol combination of the specific role is prepared). The special combination lottery and the AT lottery are executed at the timing when the start operation is performed in the low probability mode before winning the specific combination (the timing indicated by the symbol A in FIG. 46), and in the high probability mode after winning the specific combination. It is not executed at the timing when the pseudo start operation is performed (the timing indicated by the symbol B in FIG. 46).

  Therefore, since AT lottery is executed in the low probability mode, it is difficult for the AT game to occur, which is disadvantageous for the player. However, when the player performs the pseudo start operation in the high probability mode after winning the specific role It is easily misunderstood that the AT lottery has been executed at the timing indicated by the symbol B in FIG.

  On the other hand, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the specific combination lottery is executed at the timing when the start operation is received (the timing indicated by the symbol A in FIG. 47), and the pseudo start operation is received (the timing indicated by the symbol B in FIG. 47). The AT lottery is executed.

  For this reason, when a pseudo game is generated in a game machine having a gaming property in which the lottery mode shifts from the low probability mode to the high probability mode when winning a specific role in the pseudo game (when the symbol combination of the specific role is prepared). The specific combination lottery is executed at the timing when the start operation is performed in the low probability mode before the specific combination is won (the timing indicated by the symbol A in FIG. 47), and the AT lottery is performed in the high probability mode after the specific combination is won. Is executed at the timing when the pseudo start operation is performed (the timing indicated by the symbol B in FIG. 47).

  Therefore, since the AT lottery is executed in the high probability mode, an AT game is likely to occur, and it is advantageous for the player. In addition, the AT lottery is executed in the high probability mode after winning the specific role. The understanding and the intention of the game stand developer can be matched.

  Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to this example, and for example, as shown in FIG. 48, at the timing of accepting a start operation (timing indicated by symbol A in FIG. 48) as in the conventional gaming machine. After performing the specified lottery and the AT lottery, if the result of the AT lottery is stored in the storage means, the specified role is won in the pseudo game, and the lottery mode does not shift from the low probability mode to the high probability mode In this case, the stored AT lottery result may be used.

  As described above, the gaming machine (for example, the slot machine 100) according to the present embodiment is a winning combination lottery means (for example, a winning combination internal lottery process shown in FIG. 14A) capable of performing a winning combination drawing. And a plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112 shown in FIG. 1) in which a plurality of symbols corresponding to the winning combination are arranged, and start operation means for receiving a start operation for starting rotation of the plurality of reels (for example, 1), stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139 shown in FIG. 1) for receiving a stop operation for stopping each of the rotation-controlled reels, and the plurality of reels. Reel control means capable of stopping and controlling at least one of the plurality of reels controlled to rotate based on the stop operation. For example, the main control unit main process reel stop control shown in FIG. 12 and a winning profit giving means for giving a winning profit to a player when a symbol corresponding to the winning combination is stopped on a predetermined winning line ( For example, the reel control means responds to the lottery result by the winning combination lottery means based on the stop operation. A normal game in which a combination of symbols can be controlled to stop on a predetermined winning line, and an amusement game (for example, a pseudo game) in which a combination of predetermined symbols can be controlled to stop on a predetermined winning line based on the stop operation; The winning combination includes a case where a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination stops on a predetermined winning line according to a player's operation mode, and a combination of the winning combination. A specific winning combination (for example, pushing order) that may not stop on the predetermined winning line may be included, and the reel control means may determine the result of the lottery by the winning combination lottery means, When a specific winning combination is not won internally (for example, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), when the winning combination is lost), a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination is determined by the effect game. This is a game machine that can be controlled to stop on the winning line.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, it is possible to arrange a combination of symbols corresponding to a specific winning combination at any timing regardless of the lottery result of the winning combination, so the winning combination was not won internally. Even in some cases, the player's willingness to play may be sustained.

  Further, the reel control means, when the plurality of stop operation means are operated in a predetermined operation order (for example, forward pressing, reverse pressing), a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination is determined as a predetermined winning line. The reel control means is configured to stop the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination when the plurality of stop operation means are operated in the predetermined operation order even in the effect game. You may make it stop on a predetermined winning line.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to give the fun of selecting the operation order of the stop operation means at any timing regardless of the lottery result of the winning combination, so even if the winning combination is not won internally In some cases, the player's willingness to play can be sustained.

  In addition, an effect mode notifying unit (for example, FIG. 27 (b) that can notify an effect mode indicating that a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination can be stopped on a predetermined winning line by the player's operation mode. ) And a privilege granting means (for example, an AT lottery process shown in FIG. 22B) that can grant a privilege (for example, an AT game) to the player. In the normal game, the means is informed of the effect mode (for example, the push order notification shown in FIG. 35) by the effect mode notifying unit, and as a result of the stop operation, the symbol corresponding to the specific winning combination The combination can be given when the combination is stopped on a predetermined winning line, and the privilege granting means can be used for the effect mode (for example, by the effect mode notifying means in the effect game). , The pseudo push order notification shown in FIG. 35) is notified, and as a result of the stop operation, the bonus can be given when the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination stops on a predetermined winning line It may be anything.

  Here, the benefits are, for example, games that can acquire many medals in a short time represented by bonus games such as big bonus and AT, a high probability zone in which the probability of occurrence of those bonus games is high, and bonus games If the number of types of winning combinations that triggers an increase is increased, information that does not cause a disadvantageous state is added, and certain games need to be digested until a bonus game occurs, the required number of games and points are large. For example, a premium image or performance with a low appearance probability appears, points that can be received via a mobile terminal or the Internet, a password, and the like.

  With such a configuration, a privilege can be granted at any timing regardless of the lottery result of the winning combination, so that even if the winning combination is not won internally, the player's willingness to play is maintained. There are cases where it is possible. In addition, since the effect mode is notified, it is possible to give a privilege to a player with a low skill level, and the player's fairness may be secured in some cases.

  In addition, the privilege (first privilege) granted by the privilege granting unit in the normal game and the privilege (second privilege) given by the privilege granting unit in the production game have the same degree of advantage to the player. May be different, or may have a different degree of advantage for the player (one of which is higher than the other).

  In addition, the gaming machine (for example, the slot machine 100) according to the present embodiment includes a winning combination lottery means (for example, a winning combination internal lottery process shown in FIG. 14A) capable of performing a winning combination drawing. A plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112 shown in FIG. 1) in which a plurality of symbols corresponding to a combination are arranged, and start operation means for receiving a start operation for starting rotation of the plurality of reels (for example, shown in FIG. 1). A start lever 135), stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139 shown in FIG. 1) for receiving a stop operation for stopping each of the plurality of reels whose rotation is controlled, and rotation control of the plurality of reels. Thereafter, based on the stop operation, reel control means (for example, FIG. 12) capable of stopping and controlling at least one of the plurality of reels whose rotation is controlled. Reel control of main processing shown in the main control section) and a winning profit giving means for giving a winning profit to a player when the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is stopped on a predetermined winning line (for example, FIG. 12) A medal payout process of the main control unit main process shown) and a privilege granting means (for example, an AT lottery process shown in FIG. 22B) that can grant a privilege (for example, an AT game) to the player. The reel control means is a base game capable of stopping and controlling a combination of symbols according to the lottery result by the winning combination lottery means on a predetermined winning line based on the stop operation, and the stop operation. Based on the above, it is possible to execute a production game (for example, a pseudo game) that can be controlled to stop a predetermined combination of symbols on a predetermined winning line, and the privilege granting unit grants the privilege A bonus grant determining means (for example, AT lottery in step S1003 of the AT lottery process shown in FIG. 22B), and the bonus grant means is a first game mode (eg, low probability). Mode) and a second game mode (for example, high probability mode) that is more advantageous to the player than the first game mode, and a game mode change means (for example, FIG. 22A) that can change the game mode. The game mode changing means changes the game mode from the first game mode to the second game mode based on the result of game control in the effect game. It is a game table characterized by being possible.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the game mode can be changed to a mode advantageous to the player at an arbitrary timing, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In addition, the reel control means is capable of executing the effect game when a specific winning combination (for example, push order) is won internally by lottery by the winning combination lottery means, and the bonus grant determining means is And determining whether or not to grant the privilege in the second game mode so as to be more advantageous to the player than determining whether or not to grant the privilege in the first game mode. Whether or not the privilege granting means grants the privilege by the privilege granting means when the game mode is changed from the first game mode to the second game mode in the effect game. Such determination may be made based on the changed second game mode.

  With such a configuration, it may be possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the lottery result without becoming a lottery content in the game mode before the change.

  The specific winning combination may be a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination and a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination depending on the player's operation mode. May not stop on a predetermined winning line, and an operation mode notifying unit (for example, FIG. 27 (b) capable of reporting an operating mode in which a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination stops on a predetermined winning line. ), And the operation mode notification means can notify an operation mode in which a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination is stopped on a predetermined winning line in the effect game. When the reel control means is operated in an operation mode in which a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination is stopped on a predetermined winning line, the reel controlling means A combination of symbols response may be one to stop on a predetermined pay line.

  With such a configuration, when the mode transition is desired, the game mode can be shifted at an arbitrary timing by notifying the correct answer pressing order.

  In addition, the gaming machine (for example, the slot machine 100) according to the present embodiment includes a winning combination lottery means (for example, a winning combination internal lottery process shown in FIG. 14A) capable of performing a winning combination drawing. A plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112 shown in FIG. 1) in which a plurality of symbols corresponding to a combination are arranged, and start operation means for receiving a start operation for starting rotation of the plurality of reels (for example, shown in FIG. 1). A start lever 135), stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139 shown in FIG. 1) for receiving a stop operation for stopping each of the plurality of reels whose rotation is controlled, and rotation control of the plurality of reels. Thereafter, based on the stop operation, reel control means (for example, FIG. 12) capable of stopping and controlling at least one of the plurality of reels whose rotation is controlled. Reel control of main processing shown in the main control section) and a winning profit giving means for giving a winning profit to a player when the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is stopped on a predetermined winning line (for example, FIG. 12) A main control unit main process medal payout process), wherein the reel control means generates a combination of symbols according to the lottery result by the winning combination lottery means based on the stop operation. It is possible to execute a normal game that can be controlled to stop on a predetermined winning line, and an effect game (for example, a pseudo game) that can be controlled to stop a predetermined combination of symbols on a predetermined winning line based on the stop operation. The winning combination includes a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination and a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination depending on the player's operation mode. A specific winning combination (for example, pushing order) that may not stop on the predetermined winning line is included, and a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination stops on the predetermined winning line The operation mode notification means (for example, the push order notification setting process shown in FIG. 27B) capable of notifying the operation mode is provided, and the operation mode notification means is provided by the operation mode notification means in the normal game. An operation mode in which a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination is stopped on a predetermined winning line can be notified, and the operation mode notification unit is also provided by the operation mode notification unit in the effect game. The gaming machine is characterized in that it can notify an operation mode in which a combination of symbols corresponding to a specific winning combination stops on a predetermined winning line.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, it is possible to give an opportunity to align winning symbols at an arbitrary timing regardless of the winning lottery result, and it may be possible to increase the player's willingness to play.

  Further, the operation mode notifying means notifies an operation order (for example, forward push, reverse push) of the plurality of stop operation means, and the reel control means is configured to perform the plurality of stop operations in the normal game. When the means is operated in a predetermined operation order, the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination is stopped on a predetermined winning line, and the reel control means is also capable of When the stop operating means is operated in the predetermined operation order, the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination may be stopped on a predetermined winning line.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to give a sense that winning symbols are aligned in a normal game even in a production game.

  Moreover, it comprises a privilege granting means (for example, an AT lottery process shown in FIG. 22 (b)) that can grant a privilege (for example, an AT game) to the player, and the privilege granting means is the operation mode in the normal game. When the notification means notifies the operation mode in which the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination is stopped on a predetermined winning line, and the specific winning combination wins as a result of the stop operation, the privilege In the stage game, the privilege granting unit reports an operation mode in which a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination is stopped on a predetermined winning line by the operation mode notification unit. If the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination is stopped on a predetermined winning line as a result of the stop operation, the privilege can be given. There.

  With such a configuration, a privilege can be given at an arbitrary timing regardless of the skill of the player.

  The operation mode notifying means notifies the operation order of the plurality of stop operation means, and the reel control means is configured to operate the plurality of stop operation means in a predetermined operation order in the normal game. The combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination is stopped on a predetermined winning line, and the reel control means is configured such that, in the effect game, the plurality of stop operating means are operated in the predetermined operation order. The combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination is stopped on a predetermined winning line, and the operation mode notifying means notifies the predetermined operation order in the effect game. There may be cases where this is not done.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of predicting and selecting the correct operation order at an arbitrary timing. Moreover, even if a specific winning combination cannot be arranged by not performing notification, the player does not lose because it is a production game.

  In addition, the gaming machine (for example, the slot machine 100) according to the present embodiment includes a winning combination lottery means (for example, a winning combination internal lottery process shown in FIG. 14A) capable of performing a winning combination drawing. A plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112 shown in FIG. 1) in which a plurality of symbols corresponding to a combination are arranged, and start operation means for receiving a start operation for starting rotation of the plurality of reels (for example, shown in FIG. 1). A start lever 135), stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139 shown in FIG. 1) for receiving a stop operation for stopping each of the plurality of reels whose rotation is controlled, and rotation control of the plurality of reels. Thereafter, based on the stop operation, reel control means (for example, FIG. 12) capable of stopping and controlling at least one of the plurality of reels whose rotation is controlled. Reel control of main processing shown in the main control section) and a winning profit giving means for giving a winning profit to a player when the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is stopped on a predetermined winning line (for example, FIG. 12) A main control unit main process medal payout process), wherein the reel control means generates a combination of symbols according to the lottery result by the winning combination lottery means based on the stop operation. It is possible to execute a normal game that can be controlled to stop on a predetermined winning line, and an effect game (for example, a pseudo game) that can be controlled to stop a predetermined combination of symbols on a predetermined winning line based on the stop operation. The winning combination includes a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination and a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination depending on the player's operation mode. A specific winning combination that may not stop on the predetermined winning line is included, and the reel control means, as a result of the lottery by the winning combination lottery means, when the specific winning combination is won internally, The game machine is characterized in that the normal game can be executed after the production game is executed.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, it is possible to continuously generate a specific winning combination with a low occurrence probability, and to continuously generate a specific winning combination with a low occurrence probability, thereby increasing the interest of the game. .

  Also, an operation mode notification means (for example, a push order notification setting process shown in FIG. 27B) capable of reporting an operation mode in which a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination stops on a predetermined winning line; A privilege granting means (for example, an AT lottery process shown in FIG. 22B) for granting a privilege (for example, an AT game) to a player, and the operation mode notifying means operates the plurality of stop operation means. The reel control means is configured to provide a predetermined combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination when the plurality of stop operation means are operated in a predetermined operation order in the normal game. The reel control means is a figure corresponding to the specific winning combination when the plurality of stop operation means are operated in the predetermined operation order even in the effect game. The combination of symbols is stopped on a predetermined winning line, and the bonus granting means, in the normal game, the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination is placed on the predetermined winning line by the operation mode notifying means. When the operation mode to be stopped (for example, push order notification shown in FIG. 35) is notified and the specific winning combination is won as a result of the stop operation, the privilege can be given, and the privilege The giving means is an operation mode in which the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination is stopped on a predetermined winning line by the operation mode notifying unit (for example, pseudo push order notification shown in FIG. 35) in the effect game. Can be given when the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination stops on the winning line as a result of the stop operation being performed. It may be the one.

  With such a configuration, a privilege can be granted at any timing regardless of the lottery result of the winning combination, so that even if the winning combination is not won internally, the player's willingness to play is maintained. There are cases where it is possible. Further, since the operation mode is notified, it is possible to give a privilege to a player with a low skill level, and it may be possible to ensure the fairness of the player.

  In addition, an effect mode notifying unit (for example, FIG. 27 (b) that can notify an effect mode indicating that a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination can be stopped on a predetermined winning line by the player's operation mode. ) And a privilege granting means (for example, an AT lottery process shown in FIG. 22B) capable of granting a privilege (for example, AT game) to the player, the reel control The means stops the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination on a predetermined winning line when the plurality of stop operating means are operated in a predetermined operation order in the normal game, The reel control means also applies a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination to a predetermined winning line when the plurality of stop operating means are operated in the predetermined operation order in the effect game. In the normal game, when the specific winning combination wins as a result of the stop operation being performed as a result of the effect mode being notified by the effect mode notifying unit, The bonus granting means also corresponds to the specific winning combination as a result of the presentation mode being notified by the presentation mode notification unit and the stop operation being performed in the presentation game. When the combination of symbols stops on the winning line, a privilege may be given.

  With such a configuration, a privilege can be granted at any timing regardless of the lottery result of the winning combination, so that even if the winning combination is not won internally, the player's willingness to play is maintained. There are cases where it is possible. In addition, since the effect mode is notified, it is possible to give a privilege to a player with a low skill level, and the player's fairness may be secured in some cases.

  Further, the privilege granting means can grant the privilege when a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination is continuously stopped a predetermined number of times (for example, twice) on a predetermined winning line. There may be.

  With such a configuration, the player's interest in continuous stopping can be increased. Further, in one of the normal game and the effect game, a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination is continuously stopped on a predetermined winning line, and in the other of the next normal game and the effect game. The privilege may be given when a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination is continuously stopped on a predetermined winning line. In this case, even if a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination in the normal game is given a privilege that is more advantageous for the player than when the combination is stopped twice on a predetermined winning line. Good.

  Further, the reel control means may be capable of executing the effect game before the normal game in the current game is started when the specific winning combination is won in the previous game.

  With such a configuration, the production game can be executed before the normal game, so that it can be difficult to determine whether the current game is a normal game or a production game, and the game is interesting. May increase.

  In the above embodiment, an example of the slot machine 100 using medals (coins) as a game medium has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the slot machine using a game ball (for example, a pachinko ball) as a game medium. Is also applicable. Further, the slot machine may be a slot machine that only exchanges electronic data without using a medal. In this case, the game medium includes electronic data corresponding to a medal, The input includes inputting the digitized data from a predetermined external device (electronic storage device), and the payout of the game medium is the conversion of the digitized data to the predetermined external device (electronic storage device). Including output.

  Further, the present invention may be applied to an arrange ball game machine, a ball ball game machine, and a pinball machine. In addition, the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a casino machine, a video game machine, an encapsulated pachinko gaming machine) that can be played with the input of gaming media, and a gaming machine that uses the gaming media itself for gaming (for example, It may be applied to a medal dropping game machine). Here, “inserting game media” means “betting”, and “bet” is also agreed. “Input of game media” includes “input of currency” and “input of electronic money”. A casino machine is a casino in which a game can be started by inserting a currency, and when a lottery result is won, a symbol set in association with the corresponding selection result is stopped, and a payout as a bonus to a player is performed. Machine.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention can be applied to an enclosed gaming machine. Here, the “enclosed game machine” is one that circulates and uses game balls enclosed in the game machine. The enclosed game machine may use an enclosed ball as a launch ball, and the payout of the ball may be executed by credit.

  In addition, the main control unit, the first sub control unit, and the second sub control unit may be configured as a single chip, or the main control unit and the first sub control unit may be configured to allow bidirectional communication. Good. Moreover, while enabling bidirectional communication between the main control unit and the first sub control unit, communication from the first sub control unit to the second sub control unit may be one-way communication.

  Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done. Further, in some cases, the contents described in one configuration among the plurality of configurations described in the embodiments may be applied to other configurations to further widen the game.

  The game machine according to the present invention can be applied to game machines represented by a spinning machine (slot machine) and a ball game machine (pachinko machine).

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Slot machine 110-112 Reel 113 Symbol display window 157 Production image display apparatus 137-139 Stop button 300 Main control part 400 1st sub-control part 500 2nd sub-control part

Claims (3)

A prize winning lottery means capable of performing a prize winning lottery;
A plurality of reels arranged with a plurality of symbols corresponding to the winning combination;
Start operation means for receiving a start operation for starting rotation of the plurality of reels;
A plurality of stop operation means for receiving a stop operation for stopping each of the plurality of rotation-controlled reels;
Reel control means capable of controlling stop of at least one of the plurality of reels controlled to rotate based on the stop operation after controlling the rotation of the reel;
A winning profit giving means capable of giving a winning profit to a player when a symbol corresponding to the winning combination is stopped on a predetermined winning line;
A privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege to a player;
A game machine equipped with
The reel control means includes
A base game in which a combination of symbols according to the result of the lottery by the winning combination lottery means based on the stop operation can be stopped on a predetermined winning line;
A production game capable of stopping and controlling a predetermined combination of symbols on a predetermined winning line based on the stop operation;
Can be executed, and
The privilege granting means includes privilege grant determining means for determining whether or not to grant the privilege.
The privilege granting means includes a game mode changing means capable of changing the game mode to a first game mode and a second game mode that is more advantageous to the player than the first game mode,
The game mode changing means can change the game mode from the first game mode to the second game mode based on a result of game control in the effect game.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1,
The reel control means is capable of executing the production game when a specific winning combination is won internally by lottery by the winning combination lottery means,
The privilege grant determining means is more advantageous to the player than determining whether or not to grant the privilege in the first game mode for determining whether or not to grant the privilege in the second game mode. Is to be executed
The privilege grant determining means determines whether to grant the privilege by the privilege grant means when the game mode is changed from the first game mode to the second game mode in the effect game. Is performed based on the changed second game mode,
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 2,
The specific winning combination includes a case where a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination stops on a predetermined winning line and a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination depending on the player's operation mode. May not stop on the winning line,
An operation mode notifying unit capable of notifying an operation mode in which a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination stops on a predetermined winning line;
The operation mode notifying means can notify an operation mode in which a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination is stopped on a predetermined winning line in the effect game,
When the reel control means is operated in an operation mode in which a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination is stopped on a predetermined winning line, the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination is determined as a predetermined winning line. Which is to stop on the
A game stand characterized by that.