JP2016209284A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To suppress reduction of an expectation to a game.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: first control means for sending information which affirms execution of a privilege setting, and information related to an operation of stop operation means according to a lottery result which is a momentum of execution of the privilege setting, to second control means, when executing the privilege setting related to an AT period based on derivation of a specific lottery result, and sending operation information related to operation to the second control means when a predetermined lottery result is derived in the AT period; and the second control means for executing an operation information notification for providing a notification of information related to the operation on the basis of sending of the operation information, executing a first performance for providing a notification of presence/absence of execution of the privilege setting, executing a second performance which indicates execution of the first performance, and when the execution of the privilege setting is affirmed in the first performance, providing a notification of the information related to the operation of the stop operation means according to the lottery result which is the momentum of the execution of the privilege setting, for executing a third performance for indicating the lottery result which becomes the momentum of the execution of the privilege setting.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 33

Description

  The present invention relates to a game table represented by a ball game machine (pachinko machine) and a spinning machine (slot machine).

  Conventionally, for example, a slot machine is known as one of game machines. This slot machine uses a specified number of medals, rotates the main reel when the start lever is operated, determines the role internally by internal lottery, and stops the main reel by operating the stop button. , A combination is established when a combination of symbols determined in advance is displayed on the symbol display window according to the internally determined combination, and a combination with formation of a medal is established. The prescribed number of medals is awarded.

  As such a gaming machine, there is a gaming machine that notifies the operation order of stop buttons for deriving a stopping mode advantageous to a player (for example, Patent Document 1). In addition to such game tables, there are many game tables that provide notifications regarding the operation of the stop buttons, such as the operation timing of the stop buttons for deriving an advantageous stop mode for the player, and alerting regarding the operation of the stop buttons. .

Japanese Patent No. 4785212

  However, it is preferable that notification regarding such an operation is performed at an early stage so as not to cause the player to perform an erroneous operation. However, by performing notification regarding the operation, the details of the result of the internal lottery will be known to the player. When the other lottery results (for example, whether the AT (assist time) gaming state starts or does not start) are attempted in response to the internal lottery result, the result of this production can be guessed and the expectation is lowered. There is a risk that. Further, not only notification regarding the operation but also notification of the result of the internal winning at an early stage may cause a subsequent effect to be estimated, which may reduce expectation.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in expectation for other effects while notifying the internal lottery result. The purpose is to provide.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem,
A plurality of reels that are subjected to multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
Start operation means operated to start rotation of the plurality of reels;
Stop operation means operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
Directing means;
A first control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Based on the information transmitted from the first control means, the second control means for controlling the effect means and executing an effect related to the game,
The first control means includes
Lottery means for executing a lottery based on the start of the game, and deriving one lottery result from a plurality of types of lottery results including a predetermined lottery result and a plurality of types of specific lottery results;
Reel control means for executing control related to the plurality of reels, including stop control for stopping the plurality of rotating reels based on the lottery result derived by the lottery means and the operation result of the stop operation means; It is equipped with
The first control means includes
Based on the fact that the specific lottery result is derived by the lottery means, the privilege setting for the AT period is executed,
In the case of executing the privilege setting, the stop operation according to the lottery result that triggered the execution of the privilege setting among the information of affirming the execution of the privilege setting and the plurality of types of specific lottery results Information about the operation of the means, and to the second control means,
When the predetermined lottery result is derived during the AT period, operation information related to an operation is transmitted to the second control means,
The second control means includes
Based on the fact that the operation information has been transmitted, execute operation information notification for notifying information related to an operation for obtaining a game result advantageous to the player,
Execute the first effect to notify the presence or absence of execution of the privilege setting,
Before the first effect, execute a second effect that suggests that the first effect is performed,
If the execution of the privilege setting is affirmed in the first effect, the operation of the stop operation means according to the lottery result that triggered the execution of the privilege setting among the plurality of types of specific lottery results By informing the information on the third feature, the third effect suggesting the lottery result that triggered the execution of the privilege setting is executed.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game stand which prevents reducing the expectation for another effect while performing various alerting | reporting can be provided.

FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side). It is a figure which shows an example of a winning line. It is a circuit block diagram of a control part. It is a figure which expands and shows the arrangement of the design given to each reel in plane. It is a figure which shows the kind of winning combination (including an operating combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination. FIG. 3 is a transition diagram of the gaming state of the slot machine 100. It is a figure which shows the lottery table of the winning combination in each game state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a stepping motor. It is the 1st figure in all the 2 figures which shows the excitation switching pattern corresponding to the state of reel control with a table | surface. It is the 2nd figure in all the 2 figures which shows the excitation switching pattern corresponding to the state of reel control with a table | surface. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. 12 is a flowchart showing a flow of a winning combination internal lottery process (step S109) shown in FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a flow of reel rotation start processing (step S113) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the effect rotation execution process (step S1111) shown in FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a flow of a reel stop control process (step S115) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the various game processes (step S207) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the reel control processing (step S2003) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the stop button reception process (step S2103) shown in FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a flow of each reel control process (step S2107) corresponding to the reel control state shown in FIG. 18. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the acceleration control process (step S2303) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the constant speed control process (step S2307) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the drawing-in control process (step S2311) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the brake control process (step S2315) shown in FIG. (A) is a flowchart showing the flow of the symbol position update process (step S2407 in FIG. 21, step S2503 in FIG. 22, step S2603 in FIG. 23) shown in FIG. 21, FIG. 22, and FIG. These are the flowcharts which show the flow of the symbol position initialization process (step S2507 of FIG. 22) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the effect rotation control process (step S2319) shown in FIG. (A) is a flowchart of the main process which CPU404 of the 1st sub control part 400 performs, (b) is a flowchart of the process at the time of command reception of (a), (c) is 1st sub control. 4 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of a unit 400. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the production | presentation control process (step S309) shown to Fig.27 (a). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process at the time of internal winning command reception shown in FIG. 28 (step S3003). (A) is a flowchart showing the flow of the effect rotation start command reception process (step S3007) shown in FIG. 28, and (b) is the flow of the effect rotation end command reception process (step S3011) shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows. (A) is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500, (b) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500, and (c) is 5 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500, and (d) is a flowchart of image control processing of the second sub-control unit 500. It is a figure which shows the AT game frequency added corresponding to an internal winning combination. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect performed in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the other example of Fig.33 (a). It is a figure which shows the other example of Fig.33 (a). It is a figure which shows the other example of Fig.33 (a). It is a figure which shows the other example of FIG.33 (b)-(f). (A) is a figure which shows the other example of FIG.33 (i), (b) is a figure which shows the other example of FIG.33 (g). It is a figure which shows the timing of confrontation effect and effect rotation. It is a figure which shows the modification of effect rotation. It is a figure which expands and shows the arrangement of the design given to each reel in plane. It is a figure which shows the kind of winning combination (including an operating combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination. It is a transition diagram of the gaming state of the reference embodiment. It is a figure which shows the lottery table of the winning combination in each game state. No. shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the detail of 14-25 lottery tables. It is a figure which shows an example of an operation condition specific effect. 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. 48 is a flowchart showing a flow of a game start effect state-related process (step S109 ′) in FIG. 47. 48 is a flowchart showing a flow of gaming state control processing (step S119 ′) in FIG. 47. It is a flowchart of the main process which CPU404 'of 1st sub control part 400' performs. (A) is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400 ′, and (b) is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400 ′. 52 is a flowchart of an effect control process (step S309 ′) in FIG. 51. (A) is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 ′ of the second sub-control unit 500 ′, (b) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500 ′, and (c) ) Is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub-control unit 500 ′, and (d) is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub-control unit 500 ′. It is a figure which shows a mode that the operation condition specific effect is performed.

  Hereinafter, a slot machine according to an embodiment of a gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  The slot machine of this embodiment described below starts rotating when a predetermined number of game media are inserted and a plurality of reels each having a plurality of types of symbols receive a predetermined rotation start instruction operation. At the same time, it is determined by lottery whether or not the internal winning of a plurality of types of roles is won based on receiving the rotation start instruction operation, and each of the reels individually rotates by receiving a predetermined rotation stop instruction operation. If the conditions determined by the combination based on the result of the lottery and the combination of symbols when the reels stop meet the predetermined payout conditions, the game medium is paid out and the game ends. This is a game machine that advances a series of games that are completed without paying out game media.

  First, the basic configuration of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side). FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a winning line.

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

  In the present embodiment, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the reels 110 to 112 are configured by affixing the belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member. When viewed from the player, the symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are generally displayed three in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Specifically, referring to FIG. 2, the symbols displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 110 (position 1 shown in the figure) are displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 110 and the middle stage of the left reel 110 (position 2 shown in the figure). The symbol to be displayed is displayed in the middle stage of the left reel, the symbol displayed in the lower stage of the left reel 110 (position 3 in the figure), the symbol displayed in the lower stage of the left reel, and the upper stage of the middle reel 111 (position 4 in the figure). The symbol displayed on the middle reel upper symbol, the symbol displayed on the middle of the left reel 111 (position 5 in the figure) is the middle reel middle symbol, and the symbol displayed on the lower part of the middle reel 111 (position 6 in the figure). The symbol displayed on the lower stage of the middle reel, the upper stage of the right reel 112 (position 7 in the figure) is the upper stage of the right reel, and the picture displayed on the middle stage of the right reel 112 (position 8 in the figure) is the right reel. Middle design, bottom of right reel 112 (in the figure The symbol displayed at the position 9) is called the right reel lower symbol, and the symbols of the reels 110 to 112 are three in the vertical direction on the reels 110 to 112 through the symbol display window 113, for a total of nine symbols. Is displayed. 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 combination of a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display device. In this embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 100. However, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  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 winning line is a line for determining whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination described in FIG. 5 described later is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the middle reel winning line L1 composed of the left reel middle symbol, the middle reel middle symbol and the right reel middle symbol, the left reel upper symbol, the middle reel middle symbol and the right reel lower symbol line L2 comprised of the right reel lower symbol. 4 of the left reel lower symbol, the middle reel middle symbol and the right reel upper symbol L3, the left reel lower symbol, the left reel lower symbol, the middle reel lower symbol and the right reel lower symbol L4. There are two winning lines. FIG. 2 shows these winning lines. A valid pay line (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “valid line”) is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment is a three-wager dedicated machine, and any winning line is not effective when the number of inserted medals is less than three, and all winning lines L1 when three medals are bet. ~ L4 becomes effective. When the winning line becomes valid, the game can be started by operating the start lever 135. The number of winning lines is not limited to 4 lines. For example, three middle winning lines L1, right falling winning lines L2, and right rising winning lines L3 may be set as valid winning lines, or the number of winning lines corresponding to the number of bets is set as effective winning lines. May be.

  For example, the notification lamp 123 indicates that a specific winning combination (specifically, a special combination 1 and a special combination 2) is won internally in an internal lottery described later, or is in a special gaming state described later. It is a lamp to inform the person. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The replay lamp 122 indicates that the current game can be replayed when a replaying role (details will be described later), which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game, can be replayed (no medal insertion is required). This is a lamp that informs the player. 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 the present embodiment, each time the bet button 130 is pressed, one sheet is inserted. When the bet button 131 is pressed, two sheets are inserted. When the bet button 132 is pressed, three sheets are inserted. ing. 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 start lever 135 corresponds to an example of the start operation means of the present invention.

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139 including a left stop button 137, a middle stop button 138, and a right stop button 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. More specifically, the left reel 110 can be stopped by operating the left stop button 137, the middle reel 111 can be stopped by operating the middle stop button 138, and the right stop button 139 can be The right reel 112 can be stopped by operating. 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. In addition, reels that are stopped in response to these stop operations are sequentially referred to as a first stop reel, a second stop reel, and a third stop reel. Further, the order of stopping the stop buttons 137 to 139 in order to stop all the reels 110 to 112 being rotated is referred to as an operation order or a pressing order. Furthermore, the operation sequence in which the first stop operation is the stop operation of the left reel 110 is called “forward press operation sequence” or simply “forward press”, and the stop operation in which the first stop operation is the stop operation of the right reel 112 is “ This is called “reverse pressing operation sequence” or simply “reverse pressing”. 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 stop buttons 137 to 139 correspond to an example of stop operation means in the present invention.

  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 145 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 (effect image) disposed on the back side of the shutter 163. And a display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 appears on the front side (player side) of the slot machine 100 when the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened horizontally outward in front of the liquid crystal display device 157. It has become. It should be noted that the display device is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, and any display device capable of displaying various effect images and various game information may be used. , A reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decorative object (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen may be hidden by the decorative object, so that the display screen looks irregular. In the present embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may be a curved surface. This liquid crystal display device 157 corresponds to an example of the rendering means of the present invention.

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

  The control unit of the slot machine 100 can be broadly divided into main effects according to a main control unit 300 that controls the progress of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. And a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400. The main control unit 300 described below corresponds to an example of a first control unit provided with a lottery unit and a reel control unit of the present invention. Moreover, the 1st sub control part 400 is corresponded to an example of the 2nd control means and effect control means of this invention. A main control unit 300 that sets a special gaming state, which will be described later, and a first sub-control unit 400 that sets an AT gaming state correspond to an example of the gaming state setting means of the present invention.

<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 symbols. ROM 306 storing an array, RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time, frequency, etc., WDT (Watchdog timer) 314 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 315b 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 315b 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 changes a numerical value in a range of 0 to 65535 based on a clock signal input from the crystal oscillator 315a, and an activation signal when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 includes a start signal output circuit 338 that outputs a (reset signal), and when the start signal is input from the start signal output circuit 338, the CPU 304 starts game control (main control unit main processing described later). Start).

  Further, the main control unit 300 includes a sensor circuit 320, and the CPU 304 inserts various sensors 318 (a bet button 130 sensor, a bet button 131 sensor, a bet button 132 sensor, and a medal insertion slot 141 every interruption time). Medal acceptance sensor, start lever 135 sensor, left stop button 137 sensor, middle stop button 138 sensor, right stop button 139 sensor, checkout button 134 sensor, medal payout sensor for medals paid out from the medal payout device 180, left reel 110 The index sensor of the middle reel 111, the index sensor of the right 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 left stop button 137 sensor, the middle stop button 138 sensor, and the right stop button 139 sensor are installed in the corresponding stop buttons 137 to 139, respectively, 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 the corresponding bet buttons 130 to 132, respectively, and medals stored electronically in the RAM 308 are used as medals inserted into the game. Detects a throwing operation when throwing. 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 left reel 110, the index sensor of the middle reel 111, and the index sensor of the right reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions on the mounting bases of the reels 110 to 112, and light shielding pieces provided on the reel frame pass therethrough. Each time you do it, it goes to L level. Rotational position information indicating how much the reel is rotating from the reference position from once to the L level is calculated based on the value obtained by counting the clock signals output from the crystal oscillator 315b. Is done. When the CPU 304 detects the L level signal, the CPU 304 determines that the reel has made one rotation and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero. This rotational position information is stored in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300.

  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 driving circuit 326 for driving the motor, various lamps 339 (a winning line display lamp 120, a notification lamp 123, a game medal insertion possible lamp 124, a re-game lamp 122, a game medal insertion 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).

  In addition, an information output circuit 334 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is slotted into an information input circuit 652 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 334. The game information of the machine 100 (for example, information indicating the game state) is output.

  Further, the main control unit 300 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 receives the control command transmitted from the main control unit 300 via the input interface. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 based on the control command. The basic circuit 402 stores data temporarily with the CPU 404. RAM 408, I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time and number of times are mounted. 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. These speakers 272 and 277 correspond to an example of the rendering means of the present invention.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 422, and various kinds of lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel 162 lamp, bet button lamp, etc.) are connected to the drive circuit 422 via an input / output interface. 200, reel backlight, etc.) are connected. The various lamps 420 correspond to an example of the rendering means of the present invention.

  In addition, the CPU 404 transmits and receives signals to the second sub control unit 500 via the output interface. Second sub-control unit 500 performs various controls of effect device 160 including display control of effect image display device 157. Note that the second sub-control unit 500 is, for example, a control unit that controls display of the liquid crystal display device 157 and a control unit that controls various drive devices for presentation (for example, a control unit that controls motor driving of the shutter 163). For example, it may be configured by a plurality of control units.

  The second sub-control unit 500 includes a basic circuit 502 that receives the control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface and controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer for measuring time and frequency 512. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock. The ROM 506 stores a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub-control unit 500, data for image display, and the like.

  The CPU 504 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 506 to the counter timer 512 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 512 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 404 at each interrupt time. The CPU 504 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  The second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a drive circuit 530 that drives a motor of the shutter 163, and the drive circuit 530 is provided with a shutter 163 via an output interface. The drive circuit 530 outputs a drive signal to a stepping motor (not shown) provided in the shutter 163 in response to a command from the CPU 504.

  The second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a sensor circuit 532, and a shutter sensor 538 is connected to the sensor circuit 532 via an input interface. The CPU 504 monitors the state of the shutter sensor 538 every interruption time.

  The second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a VDP 534 (video display processor), and a ROM 506 and a VRAM 536 are connected to the VDP 534 via a bus. The VDP 534 reads out image data and the like stored in the ROM 506 based on a signal from the CPU 504, generates a display image using the work area of the VRAM 536, and displays the image on the effect image display device 157.

<Pattern arrangement>
Next, the symbol arrangement applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same figure is a figure which expand | deploys and shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol given to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) planarly.

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

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

  The winning combination of the slot machine 100 includes a special combination (special combination 1, special combination 2) and a general combination (replay combination 1 to replay combination 3, small combination 1 to small combination 3). The types of winning combinations are not limited to these combinations and can be arbitrarily adopted.

  Among the winning combinations in this embodiment, the special combination 1 and the special combination 2 are combinations that shift to a special gaming state in which a predetermined profit is given to the player. In addition, the re-playing role 1 to the re-playing role 3 are roles that enable re-playing without newly inserting medals. These winning combinations may be referred to as “acting combinations”. In addition, “winning” in the present embodiment includes a case where a symbol combination of an operating combination that does not accompany a medal payout (ie, does not accompany a medal payout) is displayed on the active line. A special combination 2 and a prize for re-playing role 1 to re-playing role 3 are included.

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

  When the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is won internally, a special combination internal winning flag corresponding to the internal winning combination is set to ON (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). When this flag is set to ON, the main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special combination internal winning state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT3). This flag is kept on until winning the internal winning combination, and it becomes easy to win the internal winning combination in subsequent games. In other words, even if the special winning combination 1 or special winning combination 2 is not won, the special combination will be selected in the next and subsequent games, and the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination (for example, the special combination) In the case of winning an internal winning 1, the combination of “Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1 (BB1)” or “Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2 (BB2)”) will be in a state where it is easy to win. This special combination internal winning state (RT3) will be described later.

  The main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special gaming state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT4) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1 or special combination 2. Further, in this special game state, when a predetermined number of payouts are made, the game is shifted to a re-game low probability state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT1). The special game state (RT4) and the replay low probability state (RT1) will be described later.

  Re-player 1 to re-player 3 are winning combinations (acting operators) that can play a game without inserting medals (game media) in the next game by winning, and no medals are paid out. . The corresponding symbol combinations are “replay-replay-replay (ordinary replay)” for replayer 1, “replay-replay-bell (promotion replay)” for replayer 2, and “bell-” for replayer 3. “Replay-Replay (Tumble Replay)”.

  The main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the re-gaming high probability state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT2) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the re-playing role 2. Further, based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game player 3, the game state is shifted to the re-game low probability state (RT1). The replay high probability state (RT2) will be described later.

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

  A “small role (small role 1 to small role 3)” (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “small role 1”, “small role 2”, and “small role 3” respectively), a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning a prize. In the winning combination, the small combination 1 is “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon (Watermelon)”, the small role 2 is “ANY-Cherry-ANY”, and the small role 3 is “ANY-Bell-”. ANY (bell) ". The corresponding payout number is as shown in FIG. In the case of “ANY-Cherry-ANY”, the symbol of the middle reel 111 may be “Cherry”, and the symbol of the left reel 110 and the right reel 112 may be any symbol. In the case of “ANY-bell-ANY”, the symbol of the middle reel 111 may be “bell”, and the symbol of the left reel 110 and the right reel 112 may be any symbol.

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

  The slot machine 100 is roughly divided into four game states: a replay low probability state (RT1), a replay high probability state (RT2), a special role internal winning state (RT3), and a special game state (RT4). These gaming states are controlled by the main control unit 300. FIG. 6A shows these four game states. FIG. 6B shows the transition conditions for each gaming state, and FIG. 6A shows the symbols corresponding to the transition conditions shown in FIG. 6B on the arrows connecting the gaming states. Has been. When the transition condition corresponding to the symbol described in each arrow is established, the gaming state transitions in the direction of the arrow. Conditions for this game state transition include, for example, winning a predetermined combination, winning a predetermined combination internally, stopping a specific combination of symbols on a specific winning line, and playing a specified number of games. And a predetermined number of payouts may be made.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a lottery table for winning combinations in each gaming state. The horizontal axis represents each gaming state, and the vertical axis represents the lottery value for each winning combination. The internal winning probability of the winning combination in each gaming state described below is a random value obtained from the lottery data prepared in the ROM 306 corresponding to the range of the lottery data associated with each winning combination at the time of the internal lottery. Is obtained by dividing by numerical data in the range of (for example, 65535). For example, in the replay low probability state (RT1), the lottery value of the small combination 1 is 512, and the winning probability of the small combination 1 is 512/65536 * 100≈0.8%. The lottery data is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each combination and lose is associated with each numerical range. It is determined whether the random number value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery is a value corresponding to the lottery data corresponding to which combination, and the internal lottery combination is determined. This lottery data is provided with settings 1 to 6 in which the winning probabilities of at least one combination are different, and a game shop clerk can arbitrarily select and set any set value. In addition, the lottery probability shown in this figure is an example, Comprising: It is not limited to this probability. For example, the internal winning probability (the sum of No. 3 to No. 5) of the replaying role is increased in the order of the replaying low probability state (RT1), the special role internal winning state (RT3), and the replaying high probability state (RT2). However, this configuration is an example and is not limited to the internal winning probability. Further, the internal winning probability (No. 8) of the small role 3a is configured to be the same in all the gaming states except the special gaming state (RT4), but this configuration is also an example, and this internal winning probability is It is not limited to probability.

  Hereinafter, the gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.

<Replay low probability state (RT1)>
The replay low probability state is a game state in which the internal winning probability of replay is the lowest (unfavorable for the player) among other game states (for example, game states other than the special game state), and is referred to as a normal game state There is also. In the replay low probability state, a winning combination to be internally won is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT1” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

  In the replay low probability state, the winning combination that is won internally includes a special combination 1, a special combination 2, a replay combination 1, a replay combination 1-2, a small combination 1, a small combination 2, and a small combination 3a. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed. The fact that the symbol combination related to winning in the winning line is not stopped may be referred to as “losing”. In addition, the fact that the winning combination has not been won may be expressed as “winning”.

  Here, “re-game combination 1-2” indicates that re-play game combination 1 and re-play combination 2 are simultaneously elected internally. In this case, it is determined which symbol combination corresponding to which combination is displayed according to the operation order of the player. More specifically, when the stop operation is performed in accordance with the correct operation sequence that is a predetermined operation sequence, the symbol combination (promotion replay) corresponding to the re-game player 2 is displayed (in the remarks column of FIG. In other cases, the symbol combination (normal replay) corresponding to the replaying combination 1 is displayed (refer to the remarks column in FIG. 7 when the operation order is incorrect).

  In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, there are a plurality of operation orders depending on the combination of the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation (for example, left middle right, left and right middle, middle left and right, middle right left, right left Middle, right, middle, left, 6 ways). The “re-game player 1-2” described above includes a plurality of “re-game players 1-2” in which one of these operation orders is the correct operation order. The internal winning probability shown in FIG. 7 is the sum of the internal winning probabilities of these multiple types of “re-gamer 1-2”. Like this “re-game player 1-2”, a re-game player in which the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is determined by the operation order may be referred to as “push order replay”. In addition, a combination in which a winning combination is determined by an operation order, such as “re-game combination 1-2”, may be referred to as an “operation order combination”.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of “re-game players 1-2” are provided for all operation orders, and a configuration in which these internal winning probabilities are made equal is employed. However, this configuration is an example, and for example, the operation order for winning the re-game player 2 with a plurality of types of “re-game player 1-2” is set to the operation sequence in which the right is the first stop. (For example, the internal winning probability of “re-gamer 1-2” corresponding to the first left stop and the middle first stop is set to 0), and the stop operation is performed in the operation order in which the right is the first stop. The internal winning probability is set so that there is an advantage and disadvantage that it becomes easier to win the re-gamer 2 if the stop operation is performed in a specific operation order, such as making it easier to win the re-gamer 2 A biased configuration may be employed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of “re-game players 1-2” having different correct answer operation orders are provided. For example, after providing one internal winning combination “re-game player 1-2”, You may comprise so that a correct operation order may be determined by lottery when an internal winning combination is won.

  Up to this point, the “re-gamer 1-2” in FIG. 7 has been described, but the “small game 3a” is also set so that the player's advantage and disadvantage differ depending on the player's operation order. This will be specifically described below.

  When “Pocket 3a” is won internally, a winning line on which a symbol combination corresponding to the small role 3 is displayed is determined according to the player's operation order (see the remarks column in FIG. 7). More specifically, when a stop operation is performed in accordance with a correct operation sequence that is a predetermined operation sequence, the “bell symbol” is displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 111 (see the position of number 5 shown in FIG. 2). In other cases, the “bell symbol” is displayed in the lower part of the middle reel 111 (see the position of the number 6 shown in FIG. 2).

  When the “bell symbol” is displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 111 (see the position of the number 5 shown in FIG. 2), the middle stage winning line L1, the lower right winning line L2, and the upper right winning line L3 shown in FIG. The symbol combinations corresponding to the small role 3 are arranged on one pay line, and 12 medals are paid out (refer to the remarks column in FIG. 7 when the operation order is correct). When the “bell symbol” is displayed in the lower part of the middle reel 111 (see the position of the number 6 shown in FIG. 2), the symbol combinations corresponding to the lower prize line L4 shown in FIG. It is paid out (refer to the remarks column in FIG. 7 when the operation sequence is incorrect).

  In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, there are a plurality of operation orders depending on the combination of the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation (for example, left / right middle, left middle / right, right middle / left, right / left middle, (1st stop in the middle, total 5 ways) In the “small role 3a” described above, there are a plurality of types of “small roles 3a” in which one of these operation orders is the correct operation order. The internal winning probability shown in FIG. 7 is the sum of the internal winning probabilities of these multiple types of “small role 3a”. In the present embodiment, the internal winning probabilities of these multiple types of “small roles 3a” are set equally. That is, there is no advantage or disadvantage that a stop operation in a specific operation order is advantageous to the player. However, this configuration is merely an example, and it may be advantageous to the player when, for example, these internal winning probabilities are varied and a stop operation is performed according to a specific operation sequence. A small combination in which the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is determined by the operation order, such as “small combination 3a”, may be referred to as “push order small combination”. In addition, a combination in which a winning combination is determined by the operation order, such as the “small combination 3a”, may be referred to as an “operation order combination”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of “small roles 3a” having different correct operation orders are provided. For example, when one internal winning combination of “small roles 3a” is provided and this role is internally won Alternatively, the correct answer operation order may be determined by lottery. Further, in this embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the number of payouts is different between the correct answer in the operation order and the incorrect answer. For example, while the correct answer is in the operation order, In this case, there may be cases where there is no payout. In other words, any configuration may be used in which the correct answer in the operation order is more advantageous than the incorrect answer in the operation order. Further, in the above description, an example has been described in which more medals are paid out (advantageous) when correct in the operation order. However, not only the operation order but also the advantages and disadvantages depending on the timing of the stop operation and the combination of the operation order and timing The structure which produces may be sufficient. The “small role 3a” described here is the same in the gaming state described below.

  In FIG. 6, when a symbol combination corresponding to the replaying role 2 is displayed in the replaying low probability state (RT1) (when winning the replaying role 2), a replaying high probability state (described later) The transition to RT2) is shown. Also, the figure shows that when the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is won internally, the state shifts to a special combination internal winning state (RT3) described later. Further, when a symbol combination corresponding to special role 1 or special role 2 is displayed (when winning special role 1 or special role 2), it is indicated that the state shifts to a special gaming state (RT4) described later. ing.

<Replay high probability state (RT2)>
The re-game high probability state (RT2) is a game state in which the internal winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than that of the re-game low probability state (RT1). In the replay high probability state (RT2), a winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT2” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

  In the replay high probability state (RT2), the winning combinations that are won internally include special role 1, special role 2, replay role 1, replay role 1-3, small role 1, small role 2, and small role 3a. . If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  Here, “re-playing combination 1-3” indicates that re-playing combination 1 and re-playing combination 3 were internally elected simultaneously. In this case, it is determined which symbol combination corresponding to which combination is displayed according to the operation order of the player. More specifically, when a stop operation is performed in accordance with a correct operation sequence that is a predetermined operation sequence, a symbol combination (ordinary replay) corresponding to the re-game player 1 is displayed (in FIG. In other cases, the symbol combination (falling replay) corresponding to the replaying combination 3 is displayed (refer to the remarks column in FIG. 7 when the operation order is incorrect).

  In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, there are a plurality of operation orders depending on the combination of the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation (for example, left middle right, left and right middle, middle left and right, middle right left, right left Middle, right, middle, left, 6 ways). The above-described “re-gamer 1-3” has a plurality of types of “re-gamer 1-3” whose one of these operation orders is the correct operation order. The internal winning probability shown in FIG. 7 is the sum of the internal winning probabilities of these multiple types of “re-gamer 1-2”. This “re-game player 1-3” may also be referred to as “push order replay” in the same manner as the “re-game player 1-2”. In addition, a combination in which a winning combination is determined by an operation order, such as “re-game combination 1-3”, may be referred to as an “operation order combination”. In addition, as for the modified example of the internal winning probability in the “re-gamer 1-3”, the modified example described in the “re-gamer 1-2” can be adopted.

  In FIG. 6, when the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying combination 3 is displayed in the replaying high probability state (RT2) (when the replaying combination 3 is won), the above-mentioned replaying low probability state ( The transition to RT1) is shown. In addition, in the same figure, it is shown that if special winning 1 or special winning 2 is won internally, it will shift to the special winning internal winning state (RT3) described later. When the corresponding symbol combination is displayed (when the special combination 1 or the special combination 2 is won), it is indicated that the state shifts to a special gaming state (RT4) described later.

<Special role internal winning state (RT3)>
The special combination internal winning state (RT3) is a state in which the internal winning flag corresponding to the special combination 1 or special combination 2 is set to ON, and when the player performs a stop operation at a predetermined timing, this flag is set. This is a gaming state in which a symbol combination corresponding to the corresponding special combination can be displayed. In the special combination internal winning state, the winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT3” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG. The winning combination that is won internally in the special combination internal winning state includes a re-playing combination 1, a small combination 1, a small combination 2, and a small combination 3a. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  Further, FIG. 6 shows that when a symbol combination corresponding to special role 1 or special role 2 is displayed in the special role internal winning state (RT3), the state shifts to a special game state (RT4) described later. Has been.

<Special gaming state (RT4)>
The special game state (RT4) is a game state that is most advantageous to the player among all the game states. In the special game state, the winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT4” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG. The only winning combination that is won internally in the special gaming state is only the small combination 3b. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  When the “small role 3b” is won internally, the “bell symbol” is displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 111 (see the position of the number 5 shown in FIG. 2) regardless of the operation order (see the remarks column in FIG. 7). . As a result, the symbol combination corresponding to the small role 3 is arranged on the three winning lines of the middle stage winning line L1, the lower rightward winning line L2, and the upper right winning line L3 shown in FIG. 2, so that 12 medals are paid out. The

  FIG. 6 shows that in the special game state (RT4), when the specified number is paid out, the game shifts to the re-game low probability state (RT1). Specifically, in the case of shifting to the special gaming state based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1, when the payout of 360 or more medals is completed, the re-gaming low probability state (RT1) is entered. Transition. In addition, in the case of shifting to the special gaming state based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 2, when the payout of 96 or more medals is completed, the transition to the re-gaming low probability state (RT1) is performed.

  In this embodiment, the special game state ends when a specified number of payouts are executed. For example, the special game state ends when a predetermined combination (for example, a single bonus) is won, or a predetermined number of times ( For example, the game may be ended when there are 8 winnings or when a predetermined number of games (for example, 6 times) are played.

<AT gaming state>
The main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment controls four gaming states (RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4). On the other hand, in the first sub-control unit 400, when an internal winning is made to any one of the replaying role 1-2, the replaying role 1-3, and the small role 3a, an operation order suggestion for notifying information on the winning combination internally Production may start. Hereinafter, the state in which the operation order suggesting effect is executed is referred to as an AT (assist time) gaming state. Here, the details of this AT gaming state will be described.

  In the AT gaming state, when the winning combination is won internally, an effect suggesting the operation timing of the stop operation means or the pressing order is executed so as to bring a result advantageous to the player. Specifically, in the case where “Re-Gamer 1-2” is won internally, the operation order for winning Re-Gamer 2 is suggested, and in the case where “Re-Gamer 1-3” is internally won Suggesting the order of operations for winning the re-playing combination 1, and when “Position 3a” is won internally, the “bell symbol” is displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 111 (see position number 5 shown in FIG. 2). It suggests the sequence of operations to be performed.

  “Re-game combination 1-2” is a combination that is won internally in the low-replay probability state (RT1). When this winning combination is won internally, the winning combination is either the replaying role 1 (normal replay) or the replaying role 2 (promotional replay). These combinations are common in that replays are given, but are different in that the replay combination 2 is a combination that makes a transition to a replay high probability state (RT2), which is a more advantageous game state for the player. In other words, it is more advantageous for the player to win the re-game player 2 than to win the re-game player 1. For this reason, in the AT gaming state, when “re-gamer 1-2” is internally won, an effect suggesting an operation order for aligning symbols corresponding to re-gamer 2 is executed.

  “Re-playing combination 1-3” is a combination for internal winning in the re-playing high probability state (RT2). When this winning combination is won internally, the winning combination is either the replaying role 1 (normal replay) or the replaying role 3 (falling replay). Although these combinations are common in that replays are given, they differ in that the replay combination 3 is a combination that makes a transition to a replay low probability state (RT1), which is a more disadvantageous game state for the player. That is, it is more advantageous for the player to win the re-game 1 than to win the re-game 3. For this reason, in the AT gaming state, when “re-gamer 1-3” is internally won, an effect suggesting an operation order for aligning symbols corresponding to re-gamer 1 is executed.

  “Small 3a” is an internal winning combination in the gaming state except the special gaming state (RT4). When an internal winning is made for this role, the “bell design” is displayed on either the middle stage of the middle reel 111 (see the position of number 5 shown in FIG. 2) or the upper stage of the middle reel 111 (see the position of number 4 shown in FIG. 2). Is done. As described above, when the “bell symbol” is displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 111, 12 medals are paid out, and when the “bell symbol” is displayed in the lower stage of the middle reel 111, four medals are paid out. . That is, it is more advantageous for the player to display the “bell symbol” on the upper stage of the middle reel 111 than on the lower stage of the middle reel 111. For this reason, in the AT gaming state, when the “small role 3a” is internally won, an effect suggesting an operation order for displaying the “bell symbol” on the middle stage of the middle reel 111 is executed.

  In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, the AT gaming state is set in the first sub control unit main process by setting the AT flag provided in the RAM 408 of the first sub control unit 400 to ON. The AT flag is set when there is an AT set number provided in the RAM 408, and an initial value is set for the AT game number. Note that the AT gaming state is maintained as long as the number of AT games remains. That is, the AT game count indicates the number of games in which the AT flag is turned on. In the present embodiment, when the gaming state is one of the re-gaming low probability state (RT1) and the re-gaming high probability state (RT2) and the AT flag is off, the number of AT sets is 1 or more. The AT flag is set to ON. In a state where the AT flag is set to ON, 1 is subtracted from the number of AT games for each game, and when the number of AT games becomes 0, the AT flag is set to OFF. Note that the number of AT games is not subtracted while the game state is the special game state (RT4). The number of AT sets is stored in the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400, and is added when a predetermined condition is satisfied (in this embodiment, it is processed in step S3113 in FIG. 29).

  Note that in a state where the AT game is being executed, the player can easily obtain medals. Depending on the length of this period or the like, there may be a situation that is more advantageous to the player than the special gaming state (RT4) described above.

<Outline of stepping motor>
Here, an outline of the stepping motor responsible for the rotational drive of the reel in the gaming machine of the present embodiment and the control (normal rotation) of the reels 110 to 112 in a normal game will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an outline of a stepping motor.

  FIG. 8A is a cross-sectional view showing the structure around the rotation axis of the stepping motor. This stepping motor is a so-called PM-type stepping motor, and includes a rotor R around which a plurality of magnets are arranged and a stator S in which four electromagnets having a so-called two-phase winding configuration are arranged in order. (See the enlarged view of FIG. 8A). In this embodiment, a PM type stepping motor is used, but another type of motor such as a so-called HB type stepping motor may be used.

  The magnets arranged on the rotor R are arranged so that N poles and S poles are alternately arranged at equal intervals, and the total number is 252. The four systems of electromagnets, electromagnet A1, electromagnet B1, electromagnet A2, and electromagnet B2, arranged on stator S, are arranged at equal intervals so as to face the magnet arranged on rotor R. The number of electromagnets in one system is 63, and 252 electromagnets are arranged in the entire stator S.

  This stepping motor applies force to the magnets arranged around the rotor R by controlling the four systems of electromagnets arranged on the stator S, and rotates the rotor R. FIG. 8B shows an example of control pulses used when controlling four systems of electromagnets. This pulse is an excitation type pulse called 1-2 phase excitation. In this method, the excitation pattern of the stator S is 8 patterns. In FIG. 8C, these eight excitation patterns are shown by signals for four systems of electromagnets. This pattern is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

  When the reels 110 to 112 are rotated in the forward direction, the control shown in FIG. 8C is performed to switch the pattern shown in FIG. 8C in order from top to bottom, such as pattern 1, pattern 2, pattern 3,. . Note that the control after the pattern 8 is switched to the pattern 1. Further, when the reels 110 to 112 are rotated in the reverse direction, the pattern shown in FIG. 8C is controlled to be switched in order from the bottom to the top, contrary to the case where the reels 110 to 112 are rotated in the forward direction. Note that the control after the pattern 1 is switched to the pattern 8. Furthermore, when the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, control for maintaining the excitation pattern may be performed. However, in this embodiment, in order to maintain the stopped state with a larger torque, the stopped state of the reels 110 to 112 is maintained by an excitation method called so-called two-phase excitation.

  The stepping motor of the present embodiment can rotate the reels 110 to 112 once by switching the excitation pattern 504 times. That is, the positions of the reels 110 to 112 can be controlled in increments of 0.71 ° (360 ° / 504). When moving one symbol, it is necessary to switch the excitation pattern 24 times (504 times / 21 symbols) in either the forward direction or the reverse direction.

  Hereinafter, changes in the excitation pattern when performing reel control will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. FIG. FIG. 9 is a first diagram of all two diagrams showing excitation switching patterns corresponding to the reel control states in a table. FIG. 10 is a second diagram of all two diagrams showing excitation switching patterns corresponding to the reel control states in a table.

  In FIG. 9, the reels 110 to 112 that are in a stopped state (stop control state) by operating the start lever 135 are gradually accelerated (accelerated control state) until reaching a constant speed, and then at a constant speed by a stop operation. Details of excitation patterns (hereinafter referred to as excitation switching patterns) that are switched to perform a series of controls until the reels 110 to 112 that are rotating (constant speed control state / retraction control state) are stopped (brake control state). It is shown. For example, the excitation pattern in the stopped state is not necessarily the same excitation pattern because the excitation pattern is adjusted so that the positions of the symbols applied to the reels 110 to 112 stop on the effective line of the display window 113. . For this reason, in FIG. 9, the excitation pattern that maintains the stop state among the excitation patterns shown in FIG. 8C is used as a reference (excitation pattern offset value is 0), and excitation is performed in the forward direction therefrom. The excitation switching pattern is represented by the number of times the pattern is switched. FIG. 9 shows this number of times as the excitation pattern offset value. For example, when the reel is in a stopped state in the state of the excitation pattern 2, an excitation pattern offset value of 0 indicates that the excitation pattern 2 is present, and an excitation pattern offset value of 1 indicates that the excitation pattern offset value is 1. In other words, an excitation pattern offset value of 7 indicates excitation pattern 1. Further, the value shown in the holding time column of the tables shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 is a value obtained by multiplying the interrupt time by 1.504 ms which is the interrupt time.

  First, in the “stop control state” of the item “state”, an excitation switching pattern for maintaining the stop state of the reels 110 to 112 is shown. According to this excitation switching pattern, the stopped state of the reels 110 to 112 is maintained by maintaining one excitation pattern by the two-phase excitation method, and the current used by the stepping motor at that time is 20%. ing.

  Subsequently, control for starting rotation of the reels 110 to 112 is performed by operating the start lever 135. The item “state” “acceleration control state” indicates an excitation switching pattern for performing control for accelerating the rotation of the reels 110 to 112. For example, from when the initial excitation pattern offset value is 0 to when the excitation pattern offset value is 2, the excitation pattern offset value is 18 ms (12 interruptions) and the excitation pattern offset value is 1. It is shown that the state is maintained for 18 ms (12 interrupts) and the excitation pattern offset value is 2 for 4.5 ms (3 interrupts). According to this excitation switching pattern, the control for accelerating the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 is executed by sequentially switching the excitation pattern of the 1-2 phase excitation method and gradually shortening the holding time. It has been shown. It is shown that the current used by the stepping motor in this control is 100%.

  After the rotation speeds of the reels 110 to 112 reach a constant speed, the rotation speeds of the reels 110 to 112 are maintained at a constant speed until a brake control state described later is reached based on the operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139. In the item “state”, “constant speed control state / retraction control state”, an excitation switching pattern for keeping the rotation speed of the reels 110 to 112 at a constant speed is shown. Here, it is shown that all excitation patterns are held for 1.5 ms (one interruption). That is, this excitation switching pattern indicates that the 1-2 phase excitation method excitation pattern is sequentially switched at equal intervals in accordance with a desired speed. By this control, the rotation speed of the reels 110 to 112 is kept constant. The current used by the stepping motor in this control is 60%. In the constant speed control state / retraction control state, only a total of eight excitation pattern offset values of 0 to 7 are shown, but this control state is repeated until the reels 110 to 112 are in the brake control state.

  After the rotation speeds of the reels 110 to 112 reach a constant speed, control to stop the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 is performed based on the operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139. The item “state” “brake control state” indicates an excitation switching pattern for stopping the rotation of the reels 110 to 112. With this excitation switching pattern, one excitation pattern is maintained (75.2 seconds) by the two-phase excitation method, the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 is braked, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped. In order to shift to the stop control state of the two-phase excitation method after this brake control state, the two-phase excitation is always set in this brake control state. Further, it is shown that the current used by the stepping motor in this control is 100%.

  The reel control related to normal game progress is performed by the excitation switching pattern shown in FIG. However, apart from these reel controls, the reels 110 to 112 may be rotated in reverse for the purpose of production, and an excitation switching pattern for this effect is prepared. FIG. 10 shows an excitation switching pattern (effect rotation control state (acceleration)) for accelerating the reels 110 to 112 in a direction opposite to normal, and an excitation switching pattern for rotating the reels 110 to 112 in reverse at a constant speed. Details of the effect rotation control state (constant speed) are shown.

  The item “state” “effect rotation control state (acceleration)” shows an excitation switching pattern for performing control to accelerate the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 in the direction opposite to the normal direction. This excitation switching pattern differs from the excitation switching pattern described in the “acceleration control state” of the item “state” shown in FIG. 9 only in the excitation pattern offset value. More specifically, the excitation pattern offset value increases in the “acceleration control state”, whereas the excitation pattern offset value decreases in the “effect rotation control state (acceleration)”. Due to this difference, the reels 110 to 112 are accelerated in the direction opposite to the “acceleration control state”. The contents other than the difference in the rotation direction are the same as those in the “acceleration control state”.

  After the rotational speed of the reels 110 to 112 reaches a constant speed by the excitation switching pattern described above, control is performed to keep the speed constant. The item “state” “effect rotation control state (constant speed)” shows an excitation switching pattern for keeping the rotation speed of the reels 110 to 112 rotating in the opposite direction to the normal direction at a constant speed. This excitation switching pattern differs from the excitation switching pattern described in the “constant speed control state / retraction control state” of the item “state” shown in FIG. 9 only in the excitation pattern offset value. Specifically, the excitation pattern offset value increases in the “constant speed control state / retraction control state”, whereas the excitation pattern offset value decreases in this “production rotation control state (constant speed)”. Is different. Due to this difference, the rotation speeds of the reels 110 to 112 are maintained at a constant speed in the direction opposite to the “constant speed control state / retraction control state”. The contents other than the difference in the rotation direction are the same as those in the “constant speed control state / retraction control state”.

  Note that the reels 110 to 112 rotated in the “effect rotation control state (constant speed)” described above are stopped using the excitation switching pattern of the “brake control state” shown in FIG.

  In the above-described “constant speed control state / retraction control state” and “production rotation control state (constant speed)”, each excitation pattern may be switched every interrupt, and excitation is performed as in other control states. There is no need to adjust the holding time (number of interrupts) according to the pattern. For this reason, in this embodiment, the holding time data is not used when in the “constant speed control state / retraction control state” or “effect rotation control state (constant speed)”, and each excitation pattern is switched for each interrupt. A configuration for processing is adopted. In other control states, the excitation switching patterns shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 are realized by using the data of the holding time corresponding to each excitation pattern. However, this configuration is merely an example, and a configuration using retention time data when in the “constant speed control state / retraction control state” or “effect rotation control state (constant speed)” may be employed.

<Outline of processing>
Hereinafter, processing of the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to the drawings.

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

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

  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, a betting number setting / start operation accepting process 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. In addition, it prepares to send an insertion command indicating that a medal has been inserted. When a re-game player is won in the previous game, the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game are processed, so that it is not necessary for the player to insert medals. In addition, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated.

  In step S105, the number of inserted medals is determined and an effective winning line is determined.

  In step S107, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 316 is acquired.

  In step S109, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current gaming state, and an internal lottery is performed using this and the random value acquired in step S107, and the result of the internal lottery is shown. Preparation for transmitting the internal winning command to the first sub-control unit 400 is performed. As a result of the internal lottery, when any winning combination (including an operating combination) is won internally, the flag of the winning combination is turned on. Details of the winning combination internal lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S111, reel stop data is selected based on the internal lottery result. The reel stop data is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

  In step S113, reel rotation start processing is executed to start rotation of all reels 110 to 112. Details of the reel rotation start process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S115, a reel stop control process is executed. In this process, the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be received, and when any of the stop buttons is pressed, the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button is stopped, and the stop table of the reel stop data is referred to. Then, one of the reels 110 to 112 is stopped according to the number of drawn frames set in the stop table. When all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S117. Details of the reel stop control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S117, a winning determination process is performed. In this winning determination, when a picture combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line 114, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For example, if “ANY-Bell-ANY” is aligned on the activated pay line, it is determined that the small role 3 has been won.

  In step S119, if any winning combination with payout is won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out according to the number of winning lines.

  In step S121, game state control processing is performed. In the gaming state control process, processing relating to transition of each gaming state of the re-gaming low probability state (RT1), the re-gaming high probability state (RT2), the special role internal winning state (RT3), the special gaming state (RT4), The gaming state is shifted when the start condition or the end condition is satisfied. In addition, preparation for transmission of a game state update command including information indicating the current game state is made. Thus, one game is finished. Thereafter, the process proceeds by returning to step S103 and repeating the above-described processing.

  Next, the details of the winning combination internal lottery process (step S109) in the main process of the main control unit in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the winning combination internal lottery process (step S109) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1001, an internal winning combination is determined based on the random number acquired in the random number acquisition process (step S107 in FIG. 11) of the main control unit main process. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1013.

  In step S1013, it is determined whether or not a small combination 1 or a small combination 2 (Nos. 6 and 7 in FIG. 7) has been won internally. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1015; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1023.

  In step S1015, a lottery for determining whether or not to perform effect rotation is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1017.

  In step S1017, it is determined whether or not an effect rotation execution lottery (step S1015) has been won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1021, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1023.

  In step S1021, the effect rotation execution flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S1023. This flag is stored in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300.

  In step S1023, an internal winning command transmission preparation is executed. The internal winning command includes information indicating the state of the effect rotation execution flag in addition to information indicating the internal winning result of the game. After this process, the winning combination internal lottery process is terminated.

  Next, details of the reel rotation start process (step S113) in the main process of the main controller shown in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the reel rotation start process (step S113) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1101, it is determined whether or not the value of the game interval counter is zero. If the value of the game interval counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S1103, and if not, step S1101 is executed again. The game interval counter is a counter provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 in order to adjust the interval between games, and is counted down in a timer update process (step S209 in FIG. 16) described later. In the present embodiment, the value is initialized immediately before the reel rotation is started so that the value of the game interval counter becomes 0 when 4.1 seconds have elapsed from the start of the previous reel rotation (FIG. 13). Step S1103). This guarantees the minimum required time between games and suppresses gambling.

  In the subsequent step S1103, an initial value is set in the above-described game interval counter, and the process proceeds to step S1105.

  In step S1105, the interrupt control state is set during reel control, and the process proceeds to step S1107. Here, the interrupt control state is information for executing interrupt processing in accordance with the progress of the game, and is stored in the RAM 308.

  In step S1107, preparation for transmitting a rotation start command is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1109.

  In step S1109, it is determined whether or not the effect rotation execution flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1111. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1115.

  In step S1111, effect rotation execution processing is executed, and the flow proceeds to step S1113. Details of this effect rotation execution process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1113, the effect rotation execution flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S1115.

  In step S1115, the reel control state of each reel is set to the acceleration control state, and the process proceeds to step S1117. Here, the reel control state is information indicating the control state of the reel and is stored in the RAM 308. With reference to this information, the control relating to the rotation of the reel is executed. In addition, at the same time when the reel control state is set (switched) in this way, information indicating the excitation method and the ratio of the current used corresponding to the set reel control state is transmitted to the drive circuit 322. Processing is also executed. In the present embodiment, the drive circuit 322 is configured to instruct information indicating the excitation method and the ratio of the current used at the same time that the reel control state is set. In addition to an instruction to update the excitation pattern offset value to be performed, a process for transmitting information indicating the excitation method corresponding to the reel control state stored in the RAM 308 and the ratio of the used current to the drive circuit 322 is executed. Also good.

  In step S1117, the acceleration control start flag is set to ON, and the reel rotation start process ends. The acceleration control start flag is stored in the RAM 308.

  Next, details of the effect rotation execution process (step S1111) in the reel rotation start process of FIG. 13 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the effect rotation execution process (step S1111) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1201, the reel control state of each reel is set to the effect rotation control state, and the process proceeds to step S1203.

  In step S1203, the effect rotation start flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S1205. The effect rotation start flag is stored in the RAM 308.

  In step S1205, an initial value is set in the effect continuation counter, and the process proceeds to step S1207. This effect continuation counter is stored in the RAM 308. The initial value may be set by setting a predetermined value, or by selecting one value from a plurality of values by lottery or the like.

  In step S1207, preparation for transmitting an effect rotation start command which is a command indicating that effect rotation is started is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1209. This effect rotation start command includes information indicating the initial value of the effect continuation counter.

  In step S1209, it is determined whether or not the effect continuation counter is zero. If the value of the effect continuation counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S1211, and if not, step S1209 is executed again. This effect continuation counter is counted down in a timer update process (step S209 in FIG. 16) described later. That is, the effect rotation is continued until the value set as the initial value becomes zero. For this reason, the initial value set in step S1205 determines the execution time of effect rotation.

  In step S1211, the values of the brake counters of all reels are initialized, and the process proceeds to step S1213. Note that this brake counter is a counter used for maintaining a brake control state in which processing for stopping the reels 110 to 112 is performed (brake control processing is executed at every interruption). In this embodiment, the brake control state is maintained until 50 interruptions are made (see the holding time in FIG. 9). For this reason, this value (50) is set as the initial value of the brake counter.

  In step S1213, the reel control state of all reels is set to the brake control state, and the process proceeds to step S1215.

  In step S1215, it is determined whether the reel control state of all reels is set to the stop control state. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1217. If not, step S1215 is executed again.

  In step S1217, preparation for transmitting an effect rotation end command, which is a command indicating that the effect rotation has ended, is executed, and the effect rotation execution process ends.

  Next, details of the reel stop control process (step S115) in the main control unit main process of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the reel stop control process (step S115) shown in FIG.

  First, in first step S1301, it is determined whether or not the reel control state of all reels is a constant speed control state. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1303. If not, step S1301 is executed again.

  In step S1301, it is determined whether the index sensor provided on each of the reels 110 to 112 has detected a detection piece provided on each of the reels 110 to 112. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1305; otherwise, step S1303 is executed again.

  In step S1305, all the stop buttons 137 to 139 are validated, and the process proceeds to step S1307. When the stop buttons 137 to 139 are activated, an operation for stopping the reels is accepted. In addition, information indicating validation and invalidation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is stored in the RAM 308, and validation and invalidation are set by updating this information.

  In step S1307, preparation for transmitting a stop button validation command is executed, and the process advances to step S1309.

  In step S1309, it is determined whether or not the stop control execution flag is set to ON. If this flag is set to ON, the process proceeds to step S1311, and if not, step S1309 is executed again.

  In step S1311, all stop buttons 137 to 139 are invalidated, and the process proceeds to step S1313. When the stop buttons 137 to 139 are invalidated, an operation for stopping the reels is not accepted.

  In step S1313, the stop control execution flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S1315.

  In step S1315, it is determined whether the reel control state of all reels is the stop control state. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1317; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1319.

  In step S1317, the interrupt control state is set to no special processing, and the reel stop control processing is terminated.

  In step S1319, the information on the reels that are currently subject to stop processing and the information on unstopped reels are referred to, and after the reel stop data (next stop data) that can be stopped next is updated, the process proceeds to step S1321.

  In step S1321, the stop button of the stoppable reel (reel that has not been stopped since the start of rotation) is validated, and the process advances to step S1309.

<Main controller 300 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 executed, and processes according to the interrupt status are executed. Details of the various game processes will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S209, timer update processing is performed. More specifically, various timers are updated for each time unit.

  In step S211, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands prepared for transmission 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 command, input command, start lever reception command, internal winning command, effect command accompanying effect lottery processing, rotation start command accompanying the start of rotation of reels 110 to 112, stop button Stop button reception command accompanying reception of operations 137 to 139, stop position information command accompanying stop processing of reels 110 to 112, winning determination command, payout number command and payout end command accompanying medal payout processing, reel stop command, game State update command, effect rotation start command, effect rotation end command Command, a stop button enabling command), 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 / absence of errors relating to medal insertion abnormality and medal payout abnormality is monitored. (Not shown) Error processing is executed. Further, the medal selector 170 (medal blocker in which a solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates), various lamps 339, and various 7-segment (SEG) indicators are set according to the current gaming state.

  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. Thereafter, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

  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 shown in FIG.

  Next, the details of various game processes (step S207) in the main control unit timer interrupt process of FIG. 16 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of various game processes (step S207) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S2001, the interrupt control state information stored in the RAM 308 is referred to. If this information is under reel control, the process proceeds to step S2003, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2005.

  In step S2103, a reel control process is executed, and various game processes are terminated. Details of the reel control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S2105, other various game processes are executed. Here, a process for branching to a process according to another interrupt control state (for example, a process related to medal insertion, a process related to payout, or a process not accepting external input) is executed.

  Next, details of the reel control process (step S2003) in the various game processes of FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the reel control process (step S2003) shown in FIG.

  First, in first step S2101, it is determined whether or not the stop button is valid. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2103, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2105.

  In step S2103, stop button reception processing is executed, and the flow proceeds to step S2105. Details of the stop button reception process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S2105, the processing in step S2107 described below is repeated for the number of reels (for each reel), and the reel control processing ends.

  In step S2107, each reel control process corresponding to the reel control state is executed. Details of each reel control process corresponding to the reel control state will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the details of the stop button reception process (step S2103) in the reel control process of FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the stop button reception process (step S2103) shown in FIG.

  First, in first step S2201, it is determined whether or not operation of two or more stop buttons among the stop buttons 137 to 139 has been received (stop button overlap reception). When the operation of two or more stop buttons is received, the stop button receiving process is terminated. On the other hand, if the operation of two or more stop buttons has not been accepted, the process proceeds to step S2203.

  In step S2203, it is determined whether or not a valid stop button operation (valid stop button operation) has been accepted. If this operation is accepted, the process proceeds to step S2205. If not, the stop button accepting process is terminated.

  In step S2205, at the timing when a valid stop button is operated, a process of acquiring the symbol position of the reel to be stopped is executed, and the process proceeds to step S2207.

  In step S2207, a process of setting a pull-in counter is executed based on the symbol position acquired in step S2205 and reel stop data or next stop data (see step S111 in FIG. 11 and step S1319 in FIG. 15). This pull-in counter is a counter used for controlling the stop position of the symbol. Specifically, the number of frames to be drawn set in the stop table of the stop data is set as the initial value of the pull-in counter, and the pull-in control process is performed until the counter reaches 0 (the start of the brake control process is delayed). Thus, the stop position of the symbol can be controlled. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2209.

  In step S2209, the reel control state of the reel to be stopped is set to the pull-in control state, and the process proceeds to step S2211.

  In step S2211, information on stoppable reels (reels for which stop operation has not been received since the start of rotation) is updated, and the flow proceeds to step S2213.

  In step S2213, the stop control execution flag is set to ON for the reel corresponding to the stop button for which the operation has been accepted. When this flag is set to ON, the process shown in FIG. 15 is executed (see step S1309 in FIG. 15). Thereafter, the stop button reception process is terminated.

  Next, details of each reel control process (step S2107) corresponding to the reel control state in the reel control process of FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the flow of each reel control process (step S2107) corresponding to the reel control state shown in FIG.

  First, in step S2301, the reel control state in the RAM 308 is referred to and it is determined whether or not the reel control state is an acceleration control state. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2303; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2305.

  In step S2303, an acceleration control process is executed, and each reel control process corresponding to the reel control state ends. Details of the acceleration control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S2301, the process proceeds to step S2305 when the reel control state is not the acceleration control state. In step S2305, it is determined whether or not the reel control state is a constant speed control state. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2307; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2309.

  In step S2307, a constant speed control process is executed, and each reel control process corresponding to the reel control state ends. Details of this constant speed control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S2305, which proceeds when the reel control state is not the constant speed control state, it is determined whether or not the reel control state is the pull-in control state. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2311; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2313.

  In step S2311, the pull-in control process is executed, and each reel control process corresponding to this reel control state is completed. Details of the pull-in control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S2309, it is determined whether or not the reel control state is the brake control state in step S2313 which is advanced when the reel control state is not the pull-in control state. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2315; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2317.

  In step S2315, a brake control process is executed, and each reel control process corresponding to this reel control state is completed. Details of the brake control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S2313, which proceeds when the reel control state is not the brake control state in step S2313, it is determined whether or not the reel control state is the effect rotation control state. If this condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S2319; otherwise, each reel control process corresponding to this reel control state ends.

  In step S2319, the effect rotation control process is executed, and each reel control process corresponding to the reel control state ends. Details of the effect rotation control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the details of the acceleration control process (step S2303) in each reel control process according to the reel control state of FIG. 20 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the acceleration control process (step S2303) shown in FIG.

  First, in first step S2401, it is determined whether or not an acceleration control start flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2419; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2403. This acceleration control start flag is set to ON in the reel rotation start process described above (step S1117 in FIG. 13).

  In step S2403, the value of the excitation maintaining counter is updated (counted down), and the process proceeds to step S2405. Here, the excitation maintaining counter is a counter used for counting the number of interruptions for maintaining the excitation pattern. The value shown in the holding time column of the tables shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is a value obtained by multiplying the interrupt time by 1.504 ms, which is the interrupt time. In this embodiment, the number of interruptions is set in the excitation maintaining counter, and the same excitation pattern is maintained until the required number of interruptions is satisfied, so that the same excitation pattern is maintained over the holding time shown in FIGS. It is comprised so that. The value of the excitation maintaining counter is first set at the start of reel acceleration (step S2423) and then set every time the excitation pattern is switched (step S2415).

  In step S2405, it is determined whether or not the value of the excitation maintenance counter is zero. If this value is 0, the process proceeds to step S2407; otherwise, the acceleration control process is terminated.

  In step S2407, symbol position update processing is executed, and the flow advances to step S2409. Details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S2409, it is determined whether or not the value of the excitation switching counter is zero. When this value is 0, it progresses to step S2417, and when that is not right, it progresses to step S2411. Here, the excitation switching counter is a counter used for managing the number of times of switching the excitation pattern offset values shown in FIGS. In the acceleration control state, the reel is accelerated by sequentially updating the excitation pattern offset value 32 times (see FIG. 9). The number of times necessary for this update is set in step S2419 described later as an initial value of the excitation switching counter.

  In step S2411, the value of the excitation switching counter is updated (counted down), and the process proceeds to step S2413.

  In step S2413, an excitation pattern offset value to be referred to next is determined according to the value of the excitation switching counter, an actual excitation pattern is set from this value, and the process proceeds to step S2415.

  In step S2415, in order to maintain the excitation pattern set in step S2413, the value of the next excitation maintenance counter is set. Each excitation pattern shown in FIG. 9 is maintained for a time (holding time) corresponding to the value of the number of interruptions, such as 12 for the first time, 12 for the second time, and 3 for the third time. For example, when the value of the excitation maintaining counter is 12, this corresponds to a holding time of 18.0 ms (one interruption: 1.504 ms × 12 times). With the value set here, the holding time corresponding to each excitation pattern offset value in the acceleration control state of FIG. 9 is secured. After this process, this acceleration control process is terminated.

  In step S2417, which proceeds when the excitation switching counter is 0 in step S2409, the reel control state of the target reel is set to the constant speed control state, and this acceleration control process ends.

  In step S2419 which proceeds when the acceleration control start flag is turned on in step S2401, the initial value of the excitation switching counter is set, and the process proceeds to step S2421. This counter is counted down in step S2411 described above.

  In step S2421, the excitation pattern corresponding to the first excitation pattern offset value (here, 0) is set out of the excitation pattern offset values in the acceleration control state of FIG. 9, and the process proceeds to step S2423.

  In step S2423, the value (12 in this case) of the excitation maintaining counter for maintaining the excitation pattern set in step S2421 is set, and the process proceeds to step S2425.

  In step S2425, the acceleration control start flag is set to OFF, and this acceleration control process ends.

  Next, details of the constant speed control process (step S2307) in each reel control process according to the reel control state of FIG. 20 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the constant speed control process (step S2307) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S2501, the excitation pattern is updated (see FIG. 9), and the process proceeds to step S2501.

  In step S2503, a symbol position update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S2505. Details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S2505, it is determined whether or not a signal (L level signal) from the index sensor among the various sensors 318 has been detected. If this signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S2507. If not, the constant speed control process is terminated.

  In step S2507, symbol position initialization processing is executed, and this constant speed control processing is terminated. Details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, details of the pull-in control process (step S2311) in each reel control process according to the reel control state of FIG. 20 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the pull-in control process (step S2311) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S2601, the retraction counter is updated (counted down), and the process proceeds to step S2603.

  In step S2603, a symbol position update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S2605. Details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S2605, it is determined whether or not the value of the pull-in counter is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2607; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2611.

  In step S2607, the value of the brake counter is initialized, and the process proceeds to step S2609. Note that this brake counter is a counter used for maintaining a brake control state in which processing for stopping the reels 110 to 112 is performed (brake control processing is executed at every interruption). In this embodiment, the brake control state is maintained until 50 interruptions are made (see the holding time in FIG. 9). For this reason, this value (50) is set as the initial value of the brake counter.

  In step S2609, the reel control state of the target reel is set to the brake control state, and the pull-in control process ends.

  In step S2611, the process proceeds to step S2611 when the value of the pull-in counter is not 0 in step S2605, the excitation pattern is updated (see FIG. 9), and the pull-in control process ends.

  Next, the details of the brake control process (step S2315) in each reel control process according to the reel control state of FIG. 20 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the brake control process (step S2315) shown in FIG.

  In the first step S2701, the brake counter is updated (counted down), and the process proceeds to step S2703.

  In step S2703, it is determined whether or not the value of the brake counter is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2705; otherwise, the brake control process is terminated.

  In step S2705, the reel control state is set to the stop control state, and this brake control process is terminated.

  Next, using FIG. 25A, the symbol position update process executed in the acceleration control process in FIG. 21, the constant speed control process in FIG. 22, and the pull-in control process in FIG. 23 (steps S2407 in FIG. 21, FIG. 22). Details of step S2503 and step S2603 of FIG. 23 will be described. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the symbol position update process (step S2407 in FIG. 21, step S2503 in FIG. 22, and step S2603 in FIG. 23) shown in FIGS. 21, 22, and 23.

  In the first step S2801, the symbol interval counter is updated, and the process proceeds to step S2803. The symbol interval counter will be described later.

  In step S2803, it is determined whether or not the value of the symbol interval counter is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S2805; otherwise, the symbol position update process ends.

  In step S2805, the symbol position is updated (details will be described later), and the process proceeds to step S2807.

  In step S2807, the value of the symbol interval counter is initialized, and the symbol position updating process is terminated.

  Next, the details of the symbol position initialization process (step S2507 in FIG. 22) executed in the constant speed control process in FIG. 22 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the symbol position initialization process (step S2507 in FIG. 22) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S2809, a value indicating the symbol position is set to an initial value, and the process proceeds to step S2811.

  In step S2811, the symbol interval counter is initialized, and the symbol position initialization process is terminated.

  Here, the symbol position and symbol interval counter used in the symbol position update process of FIG. 25A and the symbol position initialization process of FIG. First, the symbol position is information indicating in which position on the reel the symbol displayed on the display window 113 is a symbol. The symbol interval counter is information indicating how much the symbols are deviated from the positions shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the position of the symbol and the deviation of the symbol are measured as follows.

  First, when the symbols coincide with each position shown in FIG. 2, the number of excitation pattern switching required for movement for one symbol (24 in this embodiment) is set as the initial value of the symbol interval counter (step S2807, Step S2811). The value of the symbol interval counter is counted down every time the excitation pattern is switched (step S2801), and the symbol interval counter value becomes zero when one symbol is moved (excitation pattern is switched 24 times). . At this time, the symbol position is updated to represent the state after movement for one symbol (step S2805), and the value of the symbol interval counter is set again (step S2807).

  Note that the symbol interval counter and the symbol position are initialized when the reel index sensor is detected so that the symbol interval counter value does not deviate from the actual symbol position (steps S2809 and S2811). This index sensor is a sensor that is detected when the reel reaches the reference position (for example, the position corresponding to the number 0 shown in FIG. 4 is displayed at the middle stage of the display window 113). By using these symbol positions and symbol interval counters, the symbols in the display window 113 can be grasped.

  Next, details of the effect rotation control process (step S2319) in each reel control process according to the reel control state of FIG. 20 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the effect rotation control process (step S2319) shown in FIG.

  First, in first step S2901, it is determined whether or not the effect rotation start flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2911, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2903. The effect rotation start flag is set to ON in the effect rotation execution process described above (step S1203 in FIG. 14).

  In step S2903, the value of the excitation maintaining counter is updated (counted down), and the process proceeds to step S2905. The value of the excitation maintaining counter is first set at the start of effect rotation (step S2913) and then set every time the excitation pattern is switched (step S2909).

  In step S2905, it is determined whether or not the value of the excitation maintenance counter is zero. If this value is 0, the process proceeds to step S2907; otherwise, this effect rotation control process is terminated.

  In step S2907, the excitation pattern to be referred to next is set, and the process proceeds to step S2909. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, excitation patterns corresponding to excitation pattern offset values of 0, 7, 6,..., 1 are set in this order, whereby the reel rotates in the direction opposite to the normal direction ( The change of the excitation pattern offset value is opposite to the acceleration control state and the constant speed control state of FIG. 9). In this effect rotation control process, up to 32 of the set excitation patterns are excitation patterns for executing the effect rotation control state (acceleration), and the current used is 100%. In addition, the 33rd and subsequent excitation patterns (excitation pattern offset values of 0, 7, 6,..., 1) are excitation patterns for executing the effect rotation control state (constant speed). The working current is 60%.

  In step S2909, in order to maintain the excitation pattern set in step S2907, the value of the next excitation maintenance counter is set. For example, when the holding time is 18.0 ms, “12” which is the number of interruptions corresponding to this holding time is set in the excitation maintaining counter. That is, the number of interruptions corresponding to the holding time shown in FIG. 10 is set in the excitation maintaining counter. For the excitation patterns (excitation patterns for executing the effect rotation control state (constant speed)) set for the 33rd and subsequent items, “1” is set in the excitation maintenance counter. After this process, this effect rotation control process is terminated.

  In step S2911, which proceeds when the effect rotation start flag is turned on in step S2901, an excitation pattern corresponding to the first excitation pattern offset value (here, 0) is set among the excitation pattern offset values in the acceleration control state of FIG. Then, the process proceeds to step S2913.

  In step S2913, the value of the excitation maintenance counter (12 in this case) for maintaining the excitation pattern set in step S2911, is set, and the process proceeds to step S2915.

  In step S2915, the effect rotation start flag is set to OFF, and this effect rotation control process ends.

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
Next, processing of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. FIG. 27A is a flowchart of a main process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 27B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 27C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S301 in FIG. 27A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S301. 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 this process, an area for storing internal winning information that is information representing the result of the internal winning and an area for storing RT update information that is information indicating the gaming state are provided in the RAM 408, respectively.

  In step S303, 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 S305.

  In step S305, 0 is substituted into the timer variable.

  In step S307, command processing that is processing corresponding to each command received from the main control unit 300 is executed.

  In step S309, effect control processing is performed. Here, preparation for the production is performed according to the production reservation information in the production reservation area provided in the RAM 408. This preparation includes, for example, performing a process such as reading the effect data from the ROM 406 and performing an effect data update process when the effect data needs to be updated. Details of the effect control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S311, sound control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S309. For example, if there is a command to the sound source IC 418 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the sound source IC 418.

  In step S313, lamp control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S309. For example, if there is a command to the various lamps 420 in the effect data read out in step S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 422.

  In step S315, 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 of step S309. 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 S309, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S303.

  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 S321 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

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

  In step S331, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S303 in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. 27A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S333, transmission of a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S315, an effect random number update process, and the like are performed.

  Next, the details of the effect control process (step S309) in the first sub-control unit main process of FIG. 27A will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the effect control process (step S309) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3001, it is determined whether an internal winning command has been accepted. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3003. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3005.

  In step S3003, an internal winning command reception process is executed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, this effect control process is terminated.

  In step S3005, it is determined whether an effect rotation start command has been received. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3007. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3009.

  In step S3007, an effect rotation start command reception process is executed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, this effect control process is terminated.

  In step S3009, it is determined whether an effect rotation end command has been received. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3011. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3013.

  In step S3011, the effect rotation end command reception process is executed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, this effect control process is terminated.

  In step S3013, processing when another command is received is executed. For example, when a gaming state update command is received, a transition process to a non-AT gaming state based on the number of AT games and the number of AT sets in the AT gaming state, or an AT gaming state based on the number of AT sets in the non-AT gaming state Transition processing, setting of data for an effect in the AT gaming state (corresponding to an example of a specific effect of the present invention), and the like are executed. Thereafter, this effect control process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 29, details of the internal winning command reception process (step S3003) in the effect control process of FIG. 28 will be described. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the internal winning command reception process (step S3003) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3101, AT update processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3103. In this process, an AT game count update process in the gaming state (addition process based on the internal winning result, a subtraction process based on the progress of the game), an AT set count addition process in each of the AT gaming state and the non-AT gaming state, etc. Executed. In this embodiment, 30 is added to the number of AT games when the small combination 1 is won internally, and 30 is added to the number of AT games when the small combination 2 is internally won. In addition, when the small combination 3 is won internally, 10 is added to the number of AT games by lottery. FIG. 32 shows the number of AT games to be added corresponding to these internal winning combinations.

  In step S3103, effect data setting processing relating to the confrontation effect is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3105. Here, when there is an addition of the number of AT games in the AT update process (step S3101), effect data for executing a confrontation effect in which the main character wins is set. Also, in the case of either the case where the small winning combination 3 is won internally and the AT update process (step S3101) is not added the number of AT games, the case where the re-playing combination is won internally, or in the case of a loss By lottery, production data for executing a confrontation production in which the main character loses is set. When the effect rotation execution flag is set to ON, effect data to be executed at the timing when the internal winning command is received is set from the effect data of the confrontation effect. Details of this confrontation effect will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3105, it is determined whether an AT game is being set with reference to the AT flag. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3107. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3113.

  In step S3107, it is determined whether or not an internal winning combination is made for the operation order combination. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3109; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3113.

  In step S3109, an operation order that suggests an operation order that is advantageous to the player when an internal winning combination is made for the operation order combination (re-game combination 1-2, re-game combination 1-3, and small combination 3a in this embodiment). Production data for suggestion production is set, and the process proceeds to step S3113. In the present embodiment, when the re-game player 1-2 is internally won, production data suggesting the operation order for winning the re-game player 2 is set, and when the re-game player 1-3 is internally won When the effect data suggesting the operation order for winning the re-playing combination 1 is set and the small combination 3b is won internally, a bell symbol is displayed on the middle stage of the middle reel 111 (position number 5 shown in FIG. 2). The effect data suggesting the operation order for stopping is set.

  In step S3113, other processing upon receipt of the internal winning command is executed. For example, processing for setting effect data for other effects corresponding to the internal winning command is executed. Thereafter, the internal winning command reception process is terminated.

  Next, the details of the effect rotation start command reception process (step S3007) in the effect control process of FIG. 28 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the effect rotation start command reception process (step S3007) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3301, effect data to be executed at the timing when the effect rotation start command is received is set from the effect data of the reverse effect (details will be described later), and this effect rotation start command reception process is terminated.

  Next, the details of the effect rotation end command reception process (step S3011) in the effect control process of FIG. 28 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the effect rotation end command reception process (step S3011) shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3303, the effect data to be executed at the timing when the effect rotation end command is received is set out of the effect data of the reverse effect (details will be described later), and this effect rotation end command reception process is terminated.

<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>
Next, the process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 31B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 31C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 31D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S401 in FIG. 31A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S401. In this initialization process, input / output port initialization, storage area initialization in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step S403, 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 S405.

  In step S405, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step S407, command processing is performed. In the command processing, the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command is received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S409, effect control processing is performed. Specifically, if there is a new command in step S407, processing corresponding to this command is performed. For example, a process of reading effect data for performing image control relating to the background image and effect data relating to the shutter effect from the ROM 506 is executed. In addition, it includes a process of reading other effect data from the ROM 506 and performing an effect data update process when the effect data needs to be updated.

  In step S411, shutter control processing is performed based on the processing result in step S409. For example, if there is a shutter control command in the effect data read in step S409, shutter control corresponding to this command is performed.

  In step S413, image control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S409. For example, if there is an image control command in the effect data read in step S409, image control corresponding to this command is performed. For example, image control relating to a display image (notification image, background image) is executed. This image control process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this image control process ends, the process returns to step S403.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects the strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400. In step S415 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub-control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

  Next, the second sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is predetermined by using the timer interrupt as a trigger. Execute in the cycle.

  In step S417, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S403 in the second sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 31A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S403, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S419, an effect random number update process is performed.

  Next, the image control process in step S413 in the main process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

  In step S421, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 504 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 536. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the effect image display device 157. Next, the CPU 504 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 506), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 536), and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 534 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 534 transfers the image data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 534 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504.

  In step S423, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal is input from the VDP 534. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S425. If not, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it.

  In step S425, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 536 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 536 in step S421, the CPU 504 includes information on the image data constituting the display image (the coordinate axis and image size of the VRAM 536). , VRAM coordinates (placement coordinates), transparency, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 534. The VDP 534 performs parameter setting in accordance with the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step S427, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 504 instructs the VDP 534 to start drawing an image. The VDP 534 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 504.

  In step S429, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 534 based on the end of image drawing has been input. If a generation end interrupt signal has been input, the process proceeds to step S431; Wait for input.

  In step S431, a scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 508 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

<Operation example>
The characteristic operation of the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described below based on the above-described content.

<About confrontation production>
First, an example of an effect executed in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram showing an example of effects performed in the present embodiment. When a predetermined number of medals are inserted and the start lever 135 is operated, a winning combination internal lottery process (step S109 in FIG. 11, FIG. 12) is executed through a winning line determination process and a random number acquisition process. Here, the internal winning command is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 (step S1023 in FIG. 12).

  In the first sub-control unit 400, the internal winning command reception process is executed by receiving the internal winning command (step S3003 in FIG. 28, FIG. 29). Further, in this process, effect data related to the confrontation effect is set by satisfying a predetermined condition (step S3103 in FIG. 29). The confrontation effects include those that are executed when the number of AT games is added and those that are executed when the number of AT games is not added. These confrontation effects employ a common effect so that it is not possible to determine which effect until halfway in order to expect that the number of AT games has been added (advantageous to the player). Hereinafter, these effects will be specifically described.

  33 (a) to 33 (e), (f) and (g) show the flow of the confrontation effect that is executed when the number of AT games is added. In this confrontation effect, characters such as “What are you hitting?” Are displayed superimposed on the normal effect background to make the player expect (FIG. 33A). Subsequently, the effects are switched, the main character (character of FIG. 33 (c)) and the opposing character (character of FIG. 33 (b)) appear, and the effect of these characters confronting is started. As a result of this confrontation, it is shown that the hero character wins (FIG. 33 (f)). Note that the player can grasp that the number of AT games has been added by winning the main character. Subsequently, the internal winning combination that causes the number of AT games to be added is notified, and the number of games to be added is displayed (FIG. 33 (g)).

  33 (a) to 33 (e), (h) and (i) show the flow of a confrontation effect that is executed when the number of AT games is not added. The confrontation effect in this case employs an effect common to the confrontation effect that is executed when the number of AT games is added halfway (FIGS. 33A to 33E). By adopting a common effect in this way, it is configured so that it cannot be determined until the end whether or not the number of AT games has been added. As a result of this confrontation, it is shown that the character that is hostile to the hero wins (FIG. 33 (h)). Note that the player can grasp that the number of AT games has not been added because the character who is hostile to the main character has won. Subsequently, the internal winning combination that causes the AT game number not to be added is notified (FIG. 33 (i)).

  Hereinafter, effects of these configurations will be described.

  In the present embodiment, when the small combination 1 to 3 is won internally, the number of AT games is added (step SS3101 in FIG. 29), and the AT game state is set. When this AT gaming state is set, an effect that suggests the operation timing of the stop operation means or the pressing order is executed so as to bring a result advantageous to the player.

  When setting the AT gaming state, when performing an effect aimed at improving the sense of expectation and clearly grasping the start of the AT gaming state (or adding the number of AT games), the addition of the number of AT games In addition to notification (including notification that the AT gaming state is set or that the AT gaming state is extended), the internal winning combination and AT game are notified by notifying the internal winning combination that caused the addition. The relationship of the addition of the number of times can be grasped. For a player who wants more profits at the game stand, such information contributes to an improvement in the interest of the game. In addition, it can be said that both the start and addition of the AT gaming state are newly set periods during which the AT gaming state is set. Note that the period during which the AT gaming state is set may be referred to as an AT period.

  However, if the internal winning combination that caused the addition of the number of AT games is known before the notification regarding the addition of the number of AT games is made, it is assumed that the number of AT games is added. There arises a problem that the effect of notification regarding addition of the number of AT games is reduced.

  In the present embodiment, in the confrontation effect described with reference to FIG. 33, notification of whether or not the number of AT games has been added (FIG. 33 (f) or (h)), and the internal winning that caused the addition A configuration in which the role notification (FIG. 33 (g) or (i)) is sequentially executed is adopted. Moreover, in the production before this, it is the structure which makes it expect that a result will be alert | reported last, without making the suggestion regarding an internal winning combination (FIG. 33 (a)-(e)). In other words, this confrontation effect includes an effect (FIGS. 33 (a) to 33 (e)) indicating that notification of whether or not the number of AT games has been added will be executed later, and the number of AT games. An effect for notifying whether or not the game has been played (FIGS. 33 (f) and (h)) and an effect for notifying the internal winning combination that triggered the addition of the number of AT games (FIGS. 33 (g) and (i)) are sequentially executed. It can be said that this is a production. With this configuration, it is possible to notify whether or not the number of AT games has been added without reducing the expectation, and to allow the player to clearly understand the internal winning combination that triggered the addition of the number of AT games. it can. At this time, the notification content is made clearer by sequentially performing the effect of notifying whether or not the number of AT games has been added and the effect of notifying the internal winning combination that triggered the addition of the number of AT games. Thus, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from declining.

  The effect described with reference to FIG. 33 is an example, and the following effects can also be adopted. 34, 35, and 36 are diagrams showing other examples of FIG. 33 (a), respectively, and FIG. 37 is a diagram showing other examples of FIGS. 33 (b) to 33 (f). FIG. 38 (a) is a diagram showing another example of FIG. 33 (i), and FIG. 38 (b) is a diagram showing another example of FIG. 33 (g).

  FIG. 33A shows an effect reminiscent of some kind of winning. In FIGS. 34 and 35 described below, examples of effects reminiscent of winning an internal winning combination are shown.

  FIG. 34 shows an example of displaying “Which one of the small roles 1 to 3 may have been won?” When the small role 3 (bell) is actually won internally. In this example, the internal winning combination cannot be specified by showing a plurality of internal winning combinations including the internal winning combination. Even in this configuration, as in the case of FIG. 33 (a), it is possible to prevent a sense of expectation from diminishing before the presentation of whether or not the number of AT games has been added. Instead of the display in FIG. 34 (a), a display using symbols that recall each small role as shown in FIG. 34 (b) may be adopted. Furthermore, instead of the display of FIG. 34 (a), a display reminiscent of either the winning combination or losing may be adopted as shown in FIG. 34 (c).

  Next, FIG. 35 (a) shows an example in which one of “excluded?” Or “bell won?” Is displayed by lottery when a small role 3 (bell) is actually won internally. Has been. FIG. 35 (b) shows an example in which either “BB?” Or “Bell winner?” Is displayed by lottery when a small role 3 (Bell) is actually won internally. ing. In these examples, an internal winning combination is created by combining an effect that suggests a role that is actually won internally and an effect that reminds you that you are actually not internally won even though you are actually won internally. Can no longer be specified. Even in this configuration, as in the case of FIG. 33 (a), it is possible to prevent a sense of expectation from diminishing before the presentation of whether or not the number of AT games has been added. Note that both “BB?” And “Bel Winning?” May be displayed. Even in this case, it is possible to prevent the sense of expectation from being reduced before the presentation of whether or not the number of AT games has been added. In addition, for example, when the internal winning is actually performed for the small role 3 (Bell), “Replay?” May be displayed. If it is, “Watermelon?” Or “Cherry?” (Winning of so-called losing role) may be displayed. However, when a so-called missed winning combination is won, a display as if another missing winning role is won is not performed. This is because there is a case where a winning winning combination cannot be won by performing an operation of winning another winning combination.

  FIG. 33 (a) shows an effect that reminds of some kind of winning, but FIG. 36 described below shows an example that reminds that an effect that finally shows the result of some winning is executed. Yes.

  In the example of FIG. 36 (a), it is configured to recall a series of effects starting from FIG. 33 (b) by displaying “There is a game!”. Even in this configuration, as in the case of FIG. 33 (a), it is possible to prevent a sense of expectation from diminishing before the presentation of whether or not the number of AT games has been added. Instead of the display of FIG. 36 (a), an outline of a series of effects starting from FIG. 33 (b) is displayed as shown in FIG. 36 (b), and further, as shown in FIG. 36 (c). You may employ | adopt the structure which displays the possibility of the end of the series of productions which start from 33 (b).

  FIGS. 33B to 33E show a series of effects that lead to the display of the result of whether or not the number of AT games has been added. In FIG. 37 described below, FIGS. 33B to 33E are shown. An example is shown in which some dialogues are changed to those reminiscent of a plurality of internal winning combinations including an actual internal winning combination. In the example of FIG. 37 (a), the line “game is won!” In FIG. 33 (c) is changed to the line “Is any of the small roles 1 to 3 elected?”. In the example of FIG. 37 (b), the dialogue “Is any of the small roles 1 to 3 elected?” Is added to the image of FIG. 33 (e). In these examples, as in the example of FIG. 34 (a), the internal winning combination cannot be specified by showing a plurality of internal winning combinations including the internal winning combination. Even with this configuration, it is possible to prevent the sense of expectation from being reduced before the presentation of whether or not the number of AT games has been added (FIGS. 33 (f) and (h)).

  FIG. 33 (i) is an effect that indicates that the re-game player has been internally won, but the internal winner as the result shown in FIG. 33 (h) is shown in FIG. Loss may be included. FIG. 33 (g) is an effect showing that the watermelon was won internally, but even if the internal winning combination resulting in FIG. 33 (f) is not directly displayed, Any display that can be specified is acceptable. In FIG. 38 (b), a display indicating that the number of AT games has been added for 10 games and a display in the push order are displayed. For example, the internal winning combination to which the number of AT games is added by 10 games is only the small combination 3 (FIG. 32), and therefore the internal winning combination can be specified even if only the added AT gaming number is displayed. . In addition, among the internal winning combinations to which the number of AT games is added, only the small combination 3 (more specifically, the small combination 3a) is notified of the pushing order. The winning combination can be specified. As described above, a configuration may be adopted in which information corresponding only to the internal winning combination is notified and the internal winning combination can be specified. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 38A, and only the added number of AT games may be displayed, or only the push order notification may be displayed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the effect (FIGS. 33 (a) to (e)) indicating that the notification of whether or not the number of AT games has been added will be executed later, and the number of AT games are displayed. An effect (FIG. 33 (f) (h)) for notifying whether or not the addition has been made, and an effect (FIG. 33 (g) (i)) for notifying the internal winning combination that triggered the addition of the number of AT games. Are executed in order. These effects include an effect mode (FIG. 33 (a)) in which a dialogue is superimposed on a normally displayed default effect (an effect in which the main character is riding on a shrine), and an effect mode in which the main character confronts a hostile character ( 33 (b) to (g) and (b) to (i)) are configured in two types of effects. However, as long as the above-described three types of effects are executed, the effect may be configured with one type of effect or may be configured with a plurality of types of effect.

<About production rotation>
In the present embodiment, when a confrontation effect is executed, an effect using a reel (effect rotation) may be executed. Hereinafter, the effect rotation operation will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows the timing of the confrontation effect and the effect rotation.

  In the present embodiment, when the small combination 1 or small combination 2 is internally won, and when the effect rotation execution lottery is selected, the effect rotation execution flag is set to ON (step S1021 in FIG. 12). When this flag is set to ON, effect rotation is executed (step S1111 in FIG. 13, FIG. 14). In this effect rotation execution process, each reel is set to the effect rotation control state (step S1201 in FIG. 14), whereby the effect rotation control process (FIG. 26) is executed, and the reels 110 to 112 rotate in the reverse direction.

  On the other hand, the first sub-control unit 400 is configured such that the confrontation effect described with reference to FIG. 33 is executed in accordance with the effect rotation. Specifically, first, the effects shown in FIGS. 33A to 33E are executed when an internal winning command is received (step S3113 in FIG. 29). Subsequently, at the timing when the reels 110 to 112 start reverse rotation, the effect shown in FIG. 33 (f) is executed by receiving the effect rotation start command (step S3301 in FIG. 30). Subsequently, when the effect rotation and the confrontation effect are finished (the effect continuation counter is 0), the main controller 300 brakes the reels 110 to 112 (steps S1211 and S1213 in FIG. 14), and then the normal rotation. Is started (after step S1105 in FIG. 13). Further, an effect rotation end command is transmitted at the time of this braking (step S1215 in FIG. 14). The first sub-control unit 400 that has received this command executes an effect after FIG. 33 (e) (step S3303 in FIG. 30). FIG. 39 shows that the confrontation effect shown in FIG. 33 is executed at the timing when each command is received.

  The effect rotation and the confrontation effect are not executed when the number of AT games is not added, so that the player suggests that the number of AT games is added (which is advantageous to the player). Yes. However, since the same effect rotation is executed regardless of which of the small winning combination 1 and the small winning combination 2, it is impossible to specify which winning combination is winning internally. As described above, the effect that suggests to the player that the number of AT games is added can be executed even when a reel is used.

  In the above example, the effect rotation is executed when the number of AT games is added. However, the effect rotation is performed after the effect rotation is executed even when the number of AT games is not added. May be executed before the performance shown in FIG. 33 (f) or (h). In this configuration, effect rotation can be used as an effect that suggests that notification of whether or not the number of AT games has been added will be executed later as in the effects of FIGS. 33 (a) to 33 (e). . Further, when effect rotation is performed at the time of execution of the confrontation effect, the player may be hesitant to proceed with the operation, and the confrontation effect executed during that time can be shown with certainty.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 33, the present embodiment employs a configuration for notifying that the number of AT games has been added and then notifying the internal winning combination that has caused this, but notifying the internal winning combination. Instead of (or together), a configuration for effect rotation can also be adopted. Hereinafter, this will be specifically described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram showing a modification of the effect rotation.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example of effect rotation in which reverse rotation is performed when the small combination 1 or small combination 2 is internally won and then normal rotation is performed has been described. Here, it is assumed that once the reverse rotation is performed, the reverse rotation speed is further changed according to the addition of the number of AT games. In FIG. 40, when the left reel changes to super high speed and the other reels change to high speed ((i) to (ii)), the right reel changes to super high speed, and the other reels When changing to a high speed (from (i) to (iii)), when changing all the reels to a high speed ((i) to (iv)), or when the speed does not change (from (i) to (v) )) Four cases are shown.

  For example, when the small role 1 is won internally, the left reel performs an effect rotation (FIG. 40 (ii)) that changes to a super high speed, and when the small role 2 is internally won, the right reel When the effect rotation (FIG. 40 (iii)) changes to super high speed and the small role 3a is won internally, the effect rotation (FIG. 40 (iv)) where all reels change to high speed. Is executed, and in the case of a re-playing game or out of play, an effect rotation (FIG. 40 (v)) in which the speed does not change is performed. In the present embodiment, the lottery of the effect rotation is not performed when it is different from the case where the small winning combination 3a or the replaying player is won internally (step S1015 in FIG. 12). A lottery for effect rotation shall be executed. Furthermore, regarding the addition process of the number of AT games when the small combination 3a is won internally, the number of AT games is added when the lottery of effect rotation is won instead of the lottery in the first sub-control unit 400. Shall. In this modification, the reverse rotation speed of the reel changes according to the addition of the number of AT games. This will be specifically described below.

  First, when the small combination 1 is won internally, the first sub-control unit 400 adds 30 AT game times. On the other hand, when a lottery for effect rotation is won, effect rotation is performed in which the left reel changes to a super high speed and the other reels change to a high speed. By executing this effect rotation, it is possible to know that the small combination 1 has been internally won and that the number of AT games has been added by 30.

  Next, when the small combination 2 is won internally, the first sub-control unit 400 adds 30 AT game times. On the other hand, when the lottery for effect rotation is won, effect rotation is performed in which the right reel changes to a super high speed and the other reels change to a high speed. By executing this effect rotation, it is possible to know that the small combination 2 has been won internally and that the number of AT games has been added by 30.

  Next, when the small combination 3a is internally won and the effect rotation lottery is won, the first sub-control unit 400 adds 10 times to the number of AT games. On the other hand, the main control unit 300 executes effect rotation in which all reels change at high speed. By performing this effect rotation, it is possible to know that the small role 3a has been internally won and that the number of AT games has been added by ten.

  Finally, if the re-game combination is won internally or if no combination is won internally, the first sub-control unit 400 does not add the number of AT games in the case of winning the effect rotation lottery. . On the other hand, the main control unit 300 executes effect rotation without changing the speed. In other words, by performing the effect rotation without changing the speed, it is known that the re-game combination is won internally or that no combination is won internally and that the number of AT games is not added. Can do.

  As described with reference to FIG. 40, the effect similar to the effect of FIG. 33 (g) or (i) can be produced by the reel rotation mode. In this case, the dialogue during the performance of FIG. 33A may be configured as “attention to the reel” so that the player's attention is directed to the reel.

  In applying the modification example of the effect rotation to the confrontation effect of FIG. 33, the speed change due to the effect rotation may be executed at the timing when FIG. 33 (g) or (i) is displayed. At this time, it may be executed simultaneously with the effects shown in FIG. 33 (g) or (i). Since the internal winning combination can be specified by the change in the speed of the effect rotation, the speed change by the effect rotation needs to be executed after the effect shown in FIG. 33 (f) or (h). There is. The start timing of control for changing the rotation speed is not particularly limited. For example, if it takes time until the player actually recognizes the change in speed after performing this control, these are performed before the performance shown in FIG. 33 (f) or (h). Control may be started.

<Other application examples>
The slot machine 100 of the present embodiment described above is an embodiment of the present invention, and the content thereof is not limited to the above embodiment. Hereinafter, configurations that can be adopted as the slot machine of the present invention will be described.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the effect shown in FIG. 33 is executed when notifying whether or not the number of AT games has been added has been described. Here, the example in which the presence / absence of addition of the number of AT games is notified is an example. For example, the presence / absence of setting of the AT gaming state, the presence / absence of extension of the period of the AT gaming state, or the period until the AT gaming state is started You may perform notification, such as the presence or absence of shortening. Furthermore, the presence or absence of addition of the number of sets in the AT gaming state (for example, in the case of a game with one set of 100 games of AT gaming, the presence or absence of addition of 100 games corresponding to this one set), the AT gaming state is likely to occur. The presence or absence of setting of a game (high probability game of AT game transition) may be performed. That is, the AT game state start time and end time are set to be advantageous to the player (for example, setting of the AT game state start time, setting of the AT game state end time set in advance, and already setting) Any setting may be used as long as it notifies the presence / absence of advance setting of the start time of the specific period.

  Therefore, the three types of effects described with reference to FIG. 33 are effects that suggest that notification regarding the presence / absence of a setting that will be advantageous to the player at the start time or end time of the AT gaming state is executed later (FIG. 33 (a ) To (e), which corresponds to an example of the second effect of the present invention), and an effect that informs the presence or absence of a setting advantageous to the player regarding the start timing or end time of the AT gaming state (FIG. 33 (f) or (H), corresponding to an example of the first effect of the present invention) and an effect of notifying the internal winning combination that triggered the setting (FIG. 33 (g) or (i), the third effect of the present invention) It can be said that the performance is performed in the order of

  With the above three types of effects, while expecting the result to be notified at the end (FIGS. 33 (a) to (e)), the presence or absence of advantageous settings for the AT gaming state is notified without reducing the sense of expectation. (FIG. 33 (f) or (h)), and further, the player can clearly grasp the internal winning combination that triggered the setting (FIG. 33 (g) or (i)). At this time, by performing in order the effect of notifying the presence or absence of advantageous settings for the AT gaming state and the effect of notifying the internal winning combination that triggered the setting, the content of the notification is further clarified. It is possible to prevent the interest from deteriorating. Note that it is not always necessary to notify the internal winning combination when the player is not set to be advantageous.

  In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the effects shown in FIG. 33 are executed in a game in which a winning combination (for example, small role 1) to which the number of AT games can be added is internally won. Here, it is not limited to a game that is internally won for a role to which the number of AT games can be added, and for example, an effect after FIG. 33 (f) or (h) may be executed after a plurality of games have elapsed. . In this case, with respect to the effect suggesting that the presence / absence of the addition of the number of AT games as shown in FIGS. 33 (a) to 33 (e) will be executed later, a plurality of games are performed immediately after the internal winning. It may be an effect that is executed, or may be an effect that is executed only in a game in which a plurality of games have elapsed (a game in which notification of whether or not the number of AT games has been added is executed).

  In this embodiment, the case where the number of AT games is added has been described as an example of a state advantageous to the player. Here, instead of the case where the number of AT games is added, a modified example in which the case where the special winning combination is won internally will be described.

  First, in this modified example, it is assumed that the small combination 1 and the special combination 1 are both internal winning, and the small combination 2 and the special combination 2 are simultaneously internal winning. Then, when either the small combination 1 or the small combination 2 is won internally, the confrontation effect described in FIG. 33 is executed. In particular. If any of the special roles has been won internally, the performance shown in FIG. 33 (f) is executed, and the roles won in the internal winning role in the performance shown in FIG. 33 (g) (small role 1, special role 1, small role 2). And the special combination 2). In addition, when the special role is not internally won, the effect shown in FIG. 33 (h) is executed, and the small role (either small role 1 or small role 2) in which the internal winning character is selected in the effect shown in FIG. 33 (i). Is notified.

  In this modification, notification of whether or not the special combination has been won internally (FIG. 33 (f) or (h)) and notification of the internal winning combination (FIG. 33 (g) or (i)) are executed in order. Is adopted. Moreover, in the production before this, it is the structure which makes it expect that a result will be alert | reported last, without making the suggestion regarding an internal winning combination (FIG. 33 (a)-(e)). That is, in this modified example, an effect (FIGS. 33 (a) to 33 (e)) suggesting that notification of whether or not the special combination has been won internally will be executed later, and whether or not the special combination has been won internally. It can be said that the effect (FIGS. 33 (f) (h)) and the effect (FIGS. 33 (g) (i)) notifying which special role is won internally are the effects that are executed in order. . With this configuration, it is possible to notify whether or not the special combination has been won internally without reducing the expectation, and to allow the player to clearly understand the special combination that has won the internal winning combination. At this time, by performing in order the effect of notifying whether or not the special role was won internally and the effect of notifying which special role was won internally, the content of the notification is made clearer and the interest of the game It is possible to prevent the decline. In addition, if it is the structure which can be employ | adopted by this embodiment, it can be employ | adopted also in the modification about the case where an internal winning is carried out to this special role. For example, “Replay?” (In this case, the re-gamer is not elected internally) may be displayed in the production before performing notification that the special role has been internally won, for example, In the production before the notification that the internal winning has been performed, the “disappear?” May be displayed. In addition, as described in the modification of FIG. 38B, for example, the operation information corresponding only to the special combination is displayed, such as displaying the symbols constituting the special combination and the characters “Aim!”. Thus, a configuration that can identify the special combination can also be employed.

  In the above-described modification, the case where the number of AT games is added is changed to the case where the special combination is won internally, but these may be combined. That is, the effect of FIG. 33 may be executed both when the number of AT games is added and when the special combination is won internally. In this configuration, there is an effect (FIGS. 33 (a) to (e)) indicating that notification of either the presence / absence of the number of AT games or the presence / absence of internal winning of the special role will be executed later, and AT games. An effect of notifying whether or not the number of times is added or whether or not an internal winning of the special role is present (FIGS. 33 (f) and (h)) and an effect of notifying the internal winning role that triggered the addition of the number of AT games or An effect (FIGS. 33 (g) (i)) for informing which special combination the internal winning is made is executed in order. With this configuration, it is possible to notify the player of the presence / absence of an advantageous state without diminishing the expectation, and to allow the player to clearly understand the internal winning combination that triggered the advantageous state. This modification is an example in which an effect as shown in FIG. 33 is employed both when the number of AT games is added and when the special combination is won internally. Although various modification examples have been described with respect to the performance of FIG. 33, it is not necessary to share the modification examples in both cases where the number of AT games is added and when the special combination is won internally, and different modification examples are adopted. May be. For example, when the internal winning combination that triggered the addition of the number of AT games is grasped using information relating to the operation such as the pressing order, and the special winning combination is internally won, a modified example as shown in FIG. It is also possible to adopt a configuration such as adopting In addition, in the explanation so far, when there are a plurality of internal winning combinations that trigger the addition of the number of AT games, or when there are a plurality of special roles, the configuration for identifying which of these has been won internally has been described. In the case where there is only one of these, the internal winning combination that triggers the addition of the number of AT games and the special winning combination can be specified. That is, in the configuration adopting the effect as shown in FIG. 33 in both the case where the number of AT games is added and the case where the special combination is won internally, the type of the internal winning combination that triggers the addition of the number of AT games, It is possible to adopt a configuration in which there are two or more types of special roles in total.

  In the description so far, when the number of AT games is added and when the special combination is won internally, a state advantageous to the player is set over a plurality of games. Therefore, all of the embodiments described so far, including the above-described modifications, indicate that a notification regarding the presence / absence of a state advantageous to the player will be executed later, and a notification regarding the presence / absence of a state advantageous to the player. Thus, it can be said that the notification of the internal winning combination that triggered the setting of a state advantageous to the player is executed in order.

  In the present embodiment, an operation order combination (re-playing combination 1-2, re-playing combination 1-3, small combination 3a) from which a stop mode that results in an advantageous result for the player when operated in the correct operation sequence is derived, The example which provided the operation order suggestion effect which suggests an operation order was demonstrated. Here, when the stop button is operated according to a predetermined operation procedure configured by at least one of the operation order and the operation timing, it is more advantageous than when the stop button is not operated according to the predetermined operation procedure. An operation procedure combination that is a simple stop mode (or that is likely to be the same mode) may be adopted instead of the operation sequence combination. In this case, an operation procedure suggesting effect that suggests the predetermined operation procedure may be adopted instead of the operation order suggesting effect.

  As with the operation order combination of the present embodiment, the operation procedure combination may be configured using a plurality of internal winning combinations with different operation procedures from which an advantageous stop mode is derived. A single internal winning combination may be provided, and an operation procedure for deriving an advantageous stop mode when the internal winning combination is established for this combination may be determined by lottery.

  In the present embodiment, when the re-gamer 1-2 is won internally, the stop mode for winning the re-gamer 2 corresponds to an example of the above-mentioned advantageous stop mode, and when the re-gamer 1-3 is won internally The stop mode for winning the re-game player 1 corresponds to an example of the above-mentioned advantageous stop mode. In these examples, the advantageous stop mode is a stop mode that provides a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than when an unfavorable stop mode is derived. Further, the stop mode in which the bell symbol stops at the middle stage of the middle reel 111 when the small combination 3a is won internally corresponds to an example of the advantageous stop mode. In this example, the advantageous stop mode is a stop mode in which more medals are paid out by the player as compared to the case where an unfavorable stop mode is derived. This advantageous stop mode is not limited to the stop mode in which the gaming state is advantageous (not disadvantageous) as in these examples, or the stop mode in which more profits are obtained, but the player eventually has more profits. Any stop mode may be used as long as it can be obtained (or expected).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the operation order combination from which two types of stop modes can be derived has been described. However, for example, two or more types of stop modes such as an operation sequence combination that can win three combinations according to the stop operation. May be derived. In this case, the advantageous stop mode may not be the most advantageous stop mode among all the stop modes, and may be any stop mode that is more advantageous than at least one stop mode (the most disadvantageous stop mode). If it is not an aspect, it is good.

  In the present embodiment, the example in which the operation order is suggested by the operation order suggesting effect has been described. Here, when the above-mentioned operation procedure combination is won internally, a part or all of the operation procedure that becomes an advantageous stop mode for the player (or is likely to become an advantageous stop mode) is given as the operation procedure suggestion effect. A suggestion (identifiable) effect may be adopted.

  In the present embodiment, the operation order suggesting effect is performed on the condition that the operation procedure combination is internally won in the AT gaming state. In addition to this, for example, the operation order suggesting effect may be configured to be executed on condition that the operation procedure combination is won internally. In other words, the execution condition of the operation order suggesting effect may be a condition in which the internal winning of the predetermined combination is one of the requirements for establishment.

  In the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the first sub-control unit 400 manages the AT gaming state such as the start of the AT gaming state, the duration (the number of AT games), and the end of the AT gaming state. However, the subject of the AT gaming state management is not limited to the first sub-control unit 400, and the main control unit 300 may manage the AT gaming state. As an example of this configuration, the main control unit 300 executes a lottery to determine whether or not to start the AT gaming state based on the result of the internal lottery, and when the lottery is won, the AT gaming state starts (or ends). When the structure which transmits the information which can identify a timing is employ | adopted, the 1st sub control part 400 will start (or complete | finish) an operation order suggestion effect based on this information. If the main control unit 300 is configured to manage the AT gaming state, an unauthorized device that tampers with the control command transmitted by the main control unit 300 can be used to make the first sub-control unit 400 easy to change to the AT gaming state. It can be difficult to do. In this configuration, the first sub-control unit 400 can execute the effects shown in FIG. 33 between the time when the above information is received and the time when the AT gaming state is actually started. It should be noted that in displaying information related to the internal winning combination that has caused the AT gaming state to start, information that can identify the internal winning combination transmitted in each game may be used. Furthermore, by transmitting information related to the operation corresponding to the internal winning combination that has caused the AT gaming state to start, and notifying this, it is possible to identify the internal winning combination that has caused the AT gaming state to start. Good. Further, for example, when the main control unit 300 transmits information for identifying the number of AT games for each game, or for transmitting information for identifying the added number of AT games, The first sub-control unit 400 can recognize that the number of AT games has been added based on this information. In this configuration, when the number of AT games is added, the number of AT games added after the performance shown in FIG. 33 is executed, and the added number of games can be displayed. In displaying the information related to the internal winning combination that causes the addition of the number of AT games, information that can identify the internal winning combination transmitted in each game may be used. As described above, the main control unit 300 may be the entity that manages the AT gaming state.

≪Reference embodiment≫
In the present embodiment, the configuration managed by the first sub control unit 400 regarding the control related to the operation order suggesting effect has been described. However, the main subject of the management related to the operation such as the operation order suggesting effect is the first sub control unit 400. However, the configuration managed by the main control unit 300 may be adopted. Hereinafter, a configuration in which effects related to operations are managed by the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. The following description is merely an example of a configuration in which effects related to operations are managed by the main control unit 300, and is not an example of a game machine that employs the present invention. For this reason, the gaming machine described below is referred to as a reference embodiment. Further, in this reference embodiment, “operation condition specifying effect” is adopted as an effect related to the operation. Further, the hardware configuration of the reference embodiment adopts the same configuration (FIGS. 1 to 3) as that of the present embodiment, so the description thereof is omitted, but it is easy to understand that it is the description of a different embodiment. In addition, in the reference embodiment, a symbol “′” is attached to each symbol. For example, the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 of the present embodiment have the same configuration as the main control unit 300 ′ and the first sub control unit 400 ′ of the reference embodiment.

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

  A plurality of types (10 types in the reference embodiment) of symbols shown on the right side of the figure are arranged on each reel 110 ′ to 112 ′ by a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in the reference embodiment). Yes. Further, numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of symbols on the reels 110 ′ to 112 ′. For example, in the reference embodiment, the number 19 frame of the left reel 110 ′ has a “watermelon design”, the number 20 frame of the middle reel 111 ′ has a “bell design”, and the number 18 frame of the right reel 112 ′ has a number 18. “Seven 1 design” is arranged. In addition, “Seven 1 Symbol”, “Seven 2 Symbol”, and “BAR Symbol” are arranged beyond the maximum pull-in range of each other on the left reel 110 ′ and cannot be aimed simultaneously by the player. ing.

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

  The winning combinations of the reference embodiment include special combinations 1 to 3, replay combinations 1 to 6, and small combinations 1 to 5. The types of winning combinations are not limited to these combinations and can be arbitrarily adopted.

  Among the winning combinations in the reference embodiment, special combinations 1 to 3 are combinations that shift to a special gaming state in which a predetermined profit is given to the player. In addition, the re-playing roles 1 to 6 are roles that allow replaying without newly inserting medals. These winning combinations may be referred to as “acting combinations”. In addition, the “winning” in the reference embodiment includes a case where a symbol combination of an operating combination that does not accompany a medal payout (and does not accompany a medal payout) is displayed on the active line. 3 and winning prizes for re-game players 1 to 6 are included.

  Special combinations 1 to 3 are combinations (operating combinations) that shift to a special gaming state by winning. However, medals will not be paid out for winning this role. The corresponding symbol combinations are “Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1” for Special Role 1, “Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2” for Special Role 2, and “BAR-BAR-BAR” for Special Role 3.

  When the special winnings 1 to 3 are won internally, the special winning internal winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set to ON (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 'of the main control unit 300'). When this flag is set to ON, the main control unit 300 'shifts the gaming state to the special combination internal winning state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT4). This flag is kept on until winning the internal winning combination, and it becomes easy to win the internal winning combination in subsequent games. That is, in a game in which one of the special roles 1 to 3 is won internally, even if the special role is not won, the special game will be won in the next game and the corresponding combination of symbols will be won. It becomes easy to do. This special combination internal winning state (RT4) will be described later.

  The main control unit 300 ′ shifts the gaming state to the special gaming state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT5) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to any of the special roles 1 to 3. . Further, in this special game state, when a payout exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 254) is made, the game is shifted to a re-game low probability state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT1). The special game state (RT5) and the replay low probability state (RT1) will be described later.

  The re-game players 1 to 6 are winning combinations (acting players) that can play a game without inserting medals (game media) in the next game by winning, and no medals are paid out. The corresponding symbol combinations are “replay-replay-replay” for replayer 1, “replay-replay-bell” for replayer 2, “replay-bell-replay” for replayer 3, and replayer. 4 is “Seven 1-Replay-Replay”, Re-playing role 5 is “Seven 2-Replay-Replay”, and Re-playing role 6 is “BAR-Replay-Replay”.

  Among the above-mentioned re-games, re-games 4 to 6 are roles that will not win even if they are won internally. In the gaming machine of the reference embodiment, when providing a push order replay in which the re-game players to be won are different depending on the operation order, the re-game players 4 to 6 are configured to internally win the re-game players 1 to 3 in duplicate. (Details will be described later). The re-playing roles 4 to 6 are provided for control in order to make the internal winning states different. In the case of internal winning, the re-playing roles other than these roles (re-playing roles 1 to 3). The reels 110 ′ to 112 ′ are controlled to stop so as to win a prize. Therefore, the re-game players 4 to 6 are not won.

  Based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying player 2, the main control unit 300 ′ determines that the replaying high probability state A (hereinafter, this state) if the gaming state is the replaying low probability state (RT1). If the gaming state is the re-gaming high probability state A (RT2), the gaming state is shifted to the re-gaming high probability state B (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT3). Further, based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying player 3, if the gaming state is the replaying high probability state B (RT3), the game state is shifted to the replaying high probability state A (RT2). If it is the re-gaming high probability state A (RT2), it is shifted to the re-gaming low probability state (RT1). The replay high probability state A (RT2) and the replay high probability state B (RT3) will be described later.

  The re-game player may be any player who can play the next game without the player inserting medals. Therefore, for example, when a re-game is won, medals may be automatically inserted in the next game (the medal-inserted number is reset in a medal-inserted-number storage area described later). The medals inserted in the game won in can be used as it is in the next game.

  The small roles 1 to 5 are winning roles in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning, and the corresponding symbol combinations are as follows: small role 1 is “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” and small role 2 is “ANY-cherry-ANY”. The small role 3 is “Seven 1-Bell-Bell”, the small role 4 is “Seven 2-Bell-Bell”, and the small role 5 is “BAR-Bell-Bell”. The corresponding payout number is as shown in FIG. In the case of “ANY-cherry-ANY”, the symbol of the middle reel 111 ′ may be “cherry”, and the symbol of the left reel 110 ′ and the right reel 112 ′ may be any symbol.

<Type of gaming state>
Next, the types and transitions of the gaming state of the reference embodiment will be described. FIG. 43 is a game state transition diagram of the reference embodiment.

  The reference embodiment is roughly classified into a replay low probability state (RT1), a replay high probability state A (RT2), a replay high probability state B (RT3), a special role internal winning state (RT4), a special game state ( There are a total of five gaming states (RT5), and these gaming states are controlled by the main controller 300. FIG. 43 (a) shows these five gaming states. FIG. 43 (b) describes the transition conditions for each gaming state, and FIG. 43 (a) describes the symbols corresponding to the transition conditions shown in FIG. 43 (b) on the arrows connecting the gaming states. Has been. When the transition condition corresponding to the symbol described in each arrow is established, the gaming state transitions in the direction of the arrow. Conditions for this game state transition include, for example, winning a predetermined combination, winning a predetermined combination internally, stopping a specific combination of symbols on a specific winning line, and playing a specified number of games. And a predetermined number of payouts may be made.

  44 is a diagram showing a lottery table of condition devices in each gaming state, and FIG. It is a figure which shows the detail of 14-25 lottery tables. In these figures, the horizontal axis represents each gaming state, and the vertical axis represents the lottery value (the size of the lottery data range) associated with each condition device. Here, the condition device is associated with one or a plurality of roles. As will be described later, in the reference embodiment, the condition device is determined by lottery (winning), and the winning combination (winning combination) is determined based on the result. The decision by internal lottery is called internal winning. In addition, since the condition device is associated with the combination, the “internal lottery of the condition device” may be referred to as “internal lottery of the combination”. Similarly, “internal winning of the condition device” may be referred to as “internal winning of the role”, and “conditional device of internal winning” is referred to as “internally winning role” or “internally winning role”. There is a case.

  44, special role 1 + small role 1 is a conditional device associated with special role 1 and small role 1, and special role 2 + small role 1 is associated with special role 2 and small role 1. The special device 3 + the small role 1 is a conditional device associated with the special role 3 and the small role 1 (Nos. 4 to 6 in FIG. 44). Special role 1 + small role 2 is a condition device associated with special role 1 and small role 2. Special role 2 + small role 2 is a condition device associated with special role 2 and small role 2. Yes, special combination 3 + small combination 2 is a condition device associated with special combination 3 and small combination 2 (Nos. 7 to 9 in FIG. 44). Special role 1 + small role 3-4-5 is a condition device associated with special role 1 and small roles 3-5, and special role 2 + small role 3-4-5 is special role 2 and small role 3-4-5. 44. Special devices 3 + small roles 3-4-5 are condition devices associated with special roles 3 and small roles 3-5 (No. in FIG. 44). 10-12). The small role 3-4-5 is a condition device for internally winning all of the small roles 3 to 5 (No. 31 in FIG. 44).

  In FIG. 45, the replaying role 1-2 is a condition device associated with the replaying roles 1, 2, and the replaying role 1-2-4 corresponds to the replaying roles 1, 2, 4. The re-game player 1-2-5 is a condition device associated with the re-game players 1, 2, 5 and the re-game player 1-2-6 is the re-game player 1 2, 6, and the re-player 1-2-4-5 is the condition device associated with the re-players 1, 2, 4, and 5, and the re-player 1 -2-4-6 is a condition device associated with the replaying roles 1, 2, 4, and 6 (Nos. 14 to 19 in FIG. 45). Note that the replaying players 1 & 2 in FIG. 44 are generic names of the condition devices (Nos. 14 to 19 in FIG. 45) associated with the replaying roles 1 and 2, and the lottery values are the lottery values of these condition devices. Is the sum of

  In FIG. 45, the replaying role 1-3 is a condition device associated with the replaying roles 1, 3, and the replaying role 1-3-4 corresponds to the replaying roles 1, 3, 4. The re-game player 1-3-5 is a condition device associated with the re-game players 1, 3, 5 and the re-game player 1-3-6 is the re-game player 1 3, 6, and the re-player 1-3-4-5 is the condition device associated with the re-player 1, 3, 4, 5, and the re-player 1 -3-4-6 is a condition device associated with the replaying players 1, 3, 4, and 6 (Nos. 20 to 25 in FIG. 45). Note that the replaying players 1 & 3 in FIG. 44 are generic names of the condition devices (Nos. 20 to 25 in FIG. 45) associated with the replaying roles 1 and 3, and the lottery values are the lottery values of these condition devices. Is the sum of

  In each gaming state to be described later, the internal winning probability of the combination is calculated based on the numerical data corresponding to the range of lottery data associated with each combination from the lottery data prepared in the ROM 306 ′. It is obtained by a value divided by numerical data (for example, 65536) in the range of random values acquired at the time of lottery. For example, in the replay low probability state (RT1), the lottery value of the small combination 1 is 512, and the winning probability of the small combination 1 is 512/65536 * 100≈0.8%. The lottery data is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each combination and lose (condition device) 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 via the condition device, and the internal lottery combination is determined. This lottery data is provided with settings 1 to 6 in which the winning probabilities of at least one combination are different, and a game shop clerk can arbitrarily select and set any set value.

  Hereinafter, the gaming state of the reference embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.

<Replay low probability state (RT1)>
The re-gaming low probability state (RT1) is a gaming state in which the internal winning probability of the re-gamer is the lowest (unfavorable for the player) among other gaming states (for example, gaming states other than the special gaming state). In the re-game low probability state (RT1), a lottery condition device is selected by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT1” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

  In the replay low probability state (RT1), the winning combination (condition device) includes special roles 1 to 3, special roles 1 to 3 + small role 1, special roles 1 to 3 + small role 2, and special roles 1 to 3 + small. There are a role 3-4-5, a replaying role 1, a replaying role 1 & 2, a small role 1-5, and a small role 3-4-5. If the condition device is not won, the game is lost and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed. The fact that the symbol combination related to winning in the winning line is not stopped may be referred to as “losing”. In addition, the fact that the condition device has not been won may be expressed as “winning a loss”.

  Here, the re-game player 1 & 2 will be described. As described above, the re-game player 1 & 2 is a general term for condition devices that are internally won by the re-game player 1 and the re-game player 2. In the reference embodiment, the re-playing role 1 & 2 has been elected internally as the re-playing role 1-2, the re-playing role 1-2-4, the re-playing role 1-2-5, the re-playing role 1-2-6, It means that one of the game combination 1-2-4-5 and re-game combination 1-2-4-6 was won internally. Each of these condition devices is associated with the operation order of left middle right, left / right middle, middle left / right, middle right left, right left middle, and right middle left as the correct operation order. Then, when the stop operation is performed in accordance with the associated correct answer operation order, the game player 2 wins the game, and in other cases, the game player 1 wins the game. For example, in the case where the re-game player 1-2 is internally won, if the stop operation is performed in the left middle right operation sequence, the re-game player 2 is won, and if the stop operation is performed in the other operation sequence, the re-game is performed. Win the first role.

  In the reference embodiment, there are a plurality of operation orders depending on the combination of the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation (for example, left middle right, left and right middle, middle left and right, middle right left, right left middle, right middle 6 on the left) In the reference embodiment, a plurality of re-game players 1 & 2 are provided in which the re-game players 4 to 6 are combined with the re-game player 1 and the re-game player 2 so that each of the plurality of operation sequences is the correct operation sequence. It can be said that there is. It should be noted that between the condition devices corresponding to the replaying roles 1 & 2, for example, if the replaying role 1-2 is aimed, the replaying role 1-2-4 and the replaying role 1-2-5 can be aimed at In other words, if one of the re-game players is aimed, it becomes impossible to aim for any other re-game player. This re-game player 1 & 2 is a condition device in which it is difficult to guess the correct operation order in a situation where an operation condition to be described later is not notified. A condition device in which the re-game player to win is determined by the operation order, such as the re-game players 1 & 2, may be referred to as “push order replay”.

  In the reference embodiment, the lottery probabilities of the condition devices corresponding to the re-game players 1 & 2 are equal. That is, there is no bias in the correct operation sequence for winning the re-game player 2, and there is no operation sequence that is easy to win the re-game player 2. However, such a configuration is an example. For example, if the correct operation sequence requires a left first stop, the condition device that requires the first stop is reduced in the lottery probability or such a condition device is not provided in the first place. A configuration in which the winning probability is biased may be used. In this case, it is easier to win the re-game player 2 if the stop operation is performed in the order of the right first stop or the middle first stop than the stop operation in the order of the left first stop operation. Thus, by providing a bias in the internal winning probability of the condition device, there may be advantages and disadvantages depending on the operation order.

  In the reference embodiment, by providing a plurality of condition devices associated with the replaying role 1 and the replaying role 2 using the replaying roles 4 to 6, a plurality of replaying roles 1 & 2 having different correct operation orders are provided. Although it is provided, for example, it is also possible to provide one condition device called re-gamer 1 & 2 and determine the correct operation sequence by lottery when the condition device is won internally.

  Further, in the reference embodiment, a condition device in which correct operation orders are associated with the replaying players 1 & 2 is used. However, a condition device in which correct operation timings are associated with each other as in small roles 3 to 5 described later. Also good.

  Next, the small combinations 3 to 5 will be described. The small combinations 3 to 5 are condition devices that require the operation timing of the left stop operation when winning the corresponding combinations. This operation timing is referred to as a correct operation timing. Note that a part of the correct operation timing differs depending on whether the left stop operation is the first stop operation or not. Note that if the stop operation is performed at a timing other than the correct operation timing, the game is lost.

  First, the correct operation timing for the small combination 3 will be described. When the left stop operation is the first stop operation, the timing at which the symbols indicated by symbol numbers 13 to 19 of the left reel 110 ′ are in the middle stage (position 2 in FIG. 2) of the display window 113 ′ is the correct operation timing. It becomes. In this case, the Seven 1 symbol stops on one of the left reels 110 '. When a subsequent stop operation is performed, the bell symbol stops on the winning line where the Seven 1 symbol of the left reel 110 ′ is present, and the small role 3 is won.

  On the other hand, when the left stop operation is not the first stop operation, the timing at which the symbols indicated by the symbol numbers 14 to 18 of the left reel 110 ′ are in the middle of the display window 113 ′ (position 2 shown in FIG. 2) is correct. It becomes the operation timing. In this case, the Seven 1 symbol stops at the middle stage of the left reel 110 '(position 2 shown in FIG. 2). Further, the bell symbol stops at the middle stage of the middle reel 111 'and the right reel 112' by the middle stop operation and the right stop operation, respectively. As a result, the symbols constituting the small combination 3 are stopped on the winning line L1, and the small combination 3 is won.

  That is, it can be said that the correct operation timing with respect to the small role 3 is a timing at which at least the symbols indicated by the symbol numbers 14 to 18 of the left reel 110 ′ are in the middle of the display window 113 ′ (position 2 in FIG. 2).

  Next, the correct operation timing for the small role 4 will be described. When the left stop operation is the first stop operation, the timing at which the symbols indicated by symbol numbers 6 to 12 of the left reel 110 ′ are in the middle stage of the display window 113 ′ (position 2 in FIG. 2) is the correct operation timing. It becomes. In this case, the Seven 2 symbol stops on one of the left reels 110 '. When a subsequent stop operation is performed, the bell symbol is stopped on the winning line where the Seven 2 symbol of the left reel 110 ′ is present, and the small role 4 is won.

  On the other hand, when the left stop operation is not the first stop operation, the timing when the symbols indicated by symbol numbers 7 to 11 of the left reel 110 ′ are in the middle stage of the display window 113 ′ (position 2 shown in FIG. 2) is correct. It becomes the operation timing. In this case, the Seven 2 symbol stops at the middle stage of the left reel 110 '(position 2 shown in FIG. 2). Further, the bell symbol stops at the middle stage of the middle reel 111 'and the right reel 112' by the middle stop operation and the right stop operation, respectively. As a result, the symbols constituting the small combination 4 are stopped on the winning line L1 and the small combination 4 is won.

  That is, it can be said that the correct operation timing for the small role 4 is a timing at which at least the symbols indicated by the symbol numbers 7 to 11 of the left reel 110 ′ are in the middle stage of the display window 113 ′ (position 2 shown in FIG. 2).

  Further, the correct operation timing for the small part 5 will be described. When the left stop operation is the first stop operation, the timing when the symbols shown in symbol numbers 0 to 5 and 20 of the left reel 110 ′ are in the middle stage (position 2 shown in FIG. 2) of the display window 113 ′ is correct. It becomes the operation timing. In this case, the BAR symbol stops on one of the left reels 110 '. When a subsequent stop operation is performed, the bell symbol stops on the winning line where the BAR symbol of the left reel 110 ′ is present, and the small role 5 is won.

  On the other hand, when the left stop operation is not the first stop operation, the timing at which the symbols indicated by symbol numbers 0 to 4 of the left reel 110 ′ are in the middle stage (position 2 in FIG. 2) of the display window 113 ′ is correct. It becomes the operation timing. In this case, the BAR symbol stops at the middle stage of the left reel 110 '(position 2 shown in FIG. 2). Further, the bell symbol stops at the middle stage of the middle reel 111 'and the right reel 112' by the middle stop operation and the right stop operation, respectively. As a result, the symbols constituting the small combination 5 on the winning line L1 are stopped, and the small combination 5 is won.

  That is, it can be said that the correct operation timing for the small role 5 is a timing at which at least the symbols indicated by symbol numbers 0 to 4 of the left reel 110 ′ are in the middle stage (position 2 in FIG. 2) of the display window 113 ′.

  As described above, the small combinations 3 to 5 are condition devices for internal winning independently, and the symbols constituting the respective combinations on the left reel 110 ′ are arranged beyond the maximum pull-in range. For this reason, between the small roles 3 to 5, if you try to aim for the small role 3, you will not be able to aim for the small roles 4, 5. There will be a relationship that makes it impossible to aim. Note that the small combination 1 and the small combination 2 require an operation timing in order to win, but there is no relation that other small combinations cannot be aimed. Therefore, for example, it is possible to aim at the small part 2 or the small part 3 while aiming at the small part 1.

  In addition, the condition devices such as the above described small roles 3 to 5 may be configured such that the symbols configured in some reels are arranged beyond the maximum pull-in range as described above, The same arrangement may be adopted for the reels.

  Furthermore, in the reference embodiment, a condition device in which correct operation timings are associated with the small roles 3 to 5 is used. However, a condition device in which correct operation sequences are associated with each other is used as in the above-described re-game players 1 & 2. Also good.

  Next, the small part 3-4-5 will be described. When the small combination 3-4-5 is won internally, if the left stop operation is the first stop, the small combination 3, 4, 5 is won regardless of the operation timing. When the left stop operation is not the first stop, the winning combination depends on the operation timing. Specifically, if the timing of the left stop operation is the timing at which the symbols indicated by the symbol numbers 14 to 18 of the left reel 110 ′ are in the middle of the display window 113 ′ (position 2 shown in FIG. 2), the winning line L1. And wins the small role 3. Further, if the symbol indicated by the symbol numbers 7 to 11 of the left reel 110 'is in the middle of the display window 113' (position 2 shown in FIG. 2), the winning combination 4 is won on the winning line L1. Furthermore, if the symbol shown on symbol numbers 0 to 4 on the left reel 110 'is in the middle of the display window 113' (position 2 shown in FIG. 2), the winning combination 5 is won on the winning line L1. And when stop operation is performed at timings other than the above, it loses.

  FIG. 43 shows that when a re-game player 2 is won, the game moves to a re-game high probability state A (RT2), which will be described later. Further, it is shown that when the special combination is won internally, the state shifts to a special combination internal winning state (RT4) described later. Furthermore, it is shown that when a special combination is won, the state shifts to a special gaming state (RT5) described later.

<Replay high probability state A (RT2)>
The re-gaming high probability state A (RT2) is a gaming state in which the internal winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than the re-gaming low probability state (RT1) and lower than the re-gaming high probability state B (RT3). In the re-playing high probability state A (RT2), a condition device for internal winning is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT2” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

  In the replay high probability state A (RT2), the winning combination (condition device) includes special roles 1 to 3, special roles 1 to 3 + small role 1, special roles 1 to 3 + small role 2, and special roles 1 to 3+. There are a small role 3-4-5, a replaying role 1, a replaying role 1 & 2, a replaying role 1 & 3, a small role 1-5, and a small role 3-4-5. If the condition device is not won, the game is lost and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  Here, the re-game players 1 & 3 will be described. As described above, the replaying combination 1 & 3 is a general term for condition devices that are internally won by the replaying combination 1 and the replaying combination 3. In the reference embodiment, the re-game player 1 & 3 is internally elected as the re-game player 1-3, the re-game player 1-3-4, the re-game player 1-3-5, the re-game player 1-3-6, It means that one of the game combination 1-3-4-5 and re-game combination 1-3-4-6 was won internally. Each of these condition devices is associated with the operation order of left middle right, left / right middle, middle left / right, middle right left, right left middle, and right middle left as the correct operation order. If the stop operation is performed according to the associated correct answer operation order, the re-game player 1 is won. Otherwise, the re-game player 3 is won. For example, when the re-game player 1-3 is internally won, if the stop operation is performed in the left middle right operation order, the re-game player 1 is won, and if the stop operation is performed in the other operation sequence, the re-game is performed. Wins the third role.

  In the reference embodiment, there are a plurality of operation orders depending on the combination of the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation (for example, left middle right, left and right middle, middle left and right, middle right left, right left middle, right middle 6 on the left) In the reference embodiment, a plurality of re-game players 1 & 3 are provided in which the re-game players 4 to 6 are combined with the re-game player 1 and the re-game player 3 so that each of the plurality of operation sequences is the correct operation sequence. It can be said that there is. It should be noted that, between the condition devices corresponding to the replaying roles 1 & 3, for example, if the replaying role 1-3 is aimed at, the replaying role 1-3-4 and the replaying role 1-3-5 can be aimed at. In other words, if one of the re-game players is aimed, it becomes impossible to aim for any other re-game player. This re-game player 1 & 3 is a condition device in which it is difficult to guess the correct operation order in a situation where an operation condition to be described later is not notified. A condition device in which the re-game player to win is determined by the operation order like the re-game players 1 & 3 may be referred to as “push order replay”.

  In the reference embodiment, the lottery probabilities of the condition devices corresponding to the re-game players 1 & 3 are equal. That is, there is no bias in the correct operation sequence for winning the re-game player 1, and there is no operation sequence that makes it easy for the re-game player 1 to win. However, such a configuration is an example. For example, if the correct operation sequence requires a left first stop, the condition device that requires the first stop is reduced in the lottery probability or such a condition device is not provided in the first place. A configuration in which the winning probability is biased may be used. In this case, it is easier to win the re-game player 1 if the stop operation is performed in the first right stop or middle first stop operation order than the stop operation in the first left stop operation order. Thus, by providing a bias in the internal winning probability of the condition device, there may be advantages and disadvantages depending on the operation order.

  In the reference embodiment, by providing a plurality of condition devices associated with the replaying role 1 and the replaying role 3 using the replaying roles 4 to 6, a plurality of replaying roles 1 & 3 having different correct operation orders are provided. Although it is provided, for example, it is also possible to provide one condition device called re-playing combination 1 & 3 and determine the correct operation sequence by lottery when the condition device is won internally.

  Furthermore, in the reference embodiment, the condition device in which the correct operation order is associated with the replaying players 1 & 3 is used. However, as in the small roles 3 to 5 described above, the condition device in which the correct operation timing is associated is used. Also good.

  FIG. 43 shows that when a re-game player 3 wins, the game shifts to a re-game low probability state (RT 1). When a re-game player 2 wins, a re-game height described later is shown. It is shown that a transition is made to probability state B (RT3). Further, it is shown that when the special combination is won internally, the state shifts to a special combination internal winning state (RT4) described later. Furthermore, it is shown that when a special combination is won, the state shifts to a special gaming state (RT5) described later. In the reference embodiment, the winning of the replaying role 3 is set as a condition for shifting to the replaying low probability state (RT1). For example, when winning a small role 3 to 5 internally, The absence may be added to the condition for shifting to the low replay probability state (RT1).

<Replay High Probability State B (RT3)>
The re-gaming high probability state B (RT3) is a gaming state in which the internal winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than the re-gaming low probability state (RT1) and the re-gaming high probability state A (RT2). In the replay high probability state B (RT3), a lottery condition device is selected by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT3” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

  In the replay high probability state B (RT3), the winning combination (condition device) includes special roles 1 to 3, special roles 1 to 3 + small role 1, special roles 1 to 3 + small role 2, and special roles 1 to 3+. There are a small role 3-4-5, a replaying role 1, a replaying role 1 & 3, a small role 1-5, and a small role 3-4-5. If the condition device is not won, the game is lost and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  FIG. 43 shows a transition to the replay high probability state A (RT2) when the replay player 3 is won. Further, it is shown that when the special combination is won internally, the state shifts to a special combination internal winning state (RT4) described later. Furthermore, it is shown that when a special combination is won, the state shifts to a special gaming state (RT5) described later. In the reference embodiment, the winning of the replaying role 3 is set as a condition for shifting to the replaying high probability state A (RT2). For example, when winning a small role 3 to 5 internally, The failure to do so may be added to the condition for shifting to the replay high probability state A (RT2).

<Special role internal winning state (RT4)>
The special role internal winning state (RT4) is a state in which the internal winning flag corresponding to the special role is set to ON (special role internal winning state), and the role that is internally won in this special role internal winning state (RT4) ( In the condition device, there are a replay combination 1, a small combination 1-5, and a small combination 3-4-5. If the condition device has not won the internal winning combination (32744/65536), the player performs a stop operation at a predetermined timing, so that the special combination corresponding to the internal winning flag of the special winning combination set to ON is obtained. Corresponding symbol combinations can be displayed. In this special combination internal winning state (RT4), a lottery is selected for a condition device for internal winning with reference to the lottery table in the column “RT4” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 43, when the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination is displayed in the special combination internal winning state (RT4) (when the special combination is won), the state shifts to the special game state (RT5) described later. To do.

<Special gaming state (RT5)>
In the special game state (RT5), a lottery condition device is selected by referring to the lottery table in the “RT5” column on the horizontal axis shown in FIG. The condition devices that are internally won in the special gaming state are a small combination 1, a small combination 2, and a small combination 3-4-5.

  FIG. 43 shows that in the special game state (RT5), when a payout exceeding a prescribed number (for example, 320 cards) is made, the game shifts to the re-game low probability state (RT1).

  In the reference embodiment, the special game state (RT5) ends when a specified number of payouts are executed. For example, the special game state (RT5) ends when a predetermined combination (for example, a single bonus) is won, or further May be terminated when the number of times (for example, 8 times) has been won or when a predetermined number of times (for example, 6 times) has been played.

<AT gaming state>
The main control unit 300 ′ of the reference embodiment controls five game states (RT1 to 5). Further, the main control unit 300 ′ controls three effect states: a normal effect state, an AT preparation effect state, and an AT execution effect state. Among these, in the production state excluding the normal production state, the payout number display device 127 ′ may be used to execute an operation condition specifying production that suggests the correct operation sequence or the correct operation timing for the condition device that is won internally. Hereinafter, the AT preparation effect state and the AT execution effect state in which this operation condition specifying effect can be executed are collectively referred to as an AT (assist time) effect state or an AT game state. Here, details of the AT effect state will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows an example of the operation condition specifying effect.

  In the AT effect state, an effect that suggests the operation timing or the operation order is executed so as to bring a result advantageous to the player according to the condition device that is won internally. Specifically, if the re-game player 1 & 2 is won internally, the operation order for winning the re-game player 2 (correct operation order) is suggested, and if the re-game player 1 & 3 is won internally, the re-game player An operation order for winning a prize (correct answer operation order) is suggested, and when a small combination 3 to 5 is won internally, an operation timing for winning each prize (correct answer operation timing) is suggested. These condition devices are referred to as AT condition devices.

  The replaying players 1 & 2 are condition devices that are internally won in the replaying low probability state (RT1) and the replaying high probability state A (RT2). When this condition device is won internally, either the re-playing role 1 or the re-playing role 2 is won. These roles are common in that replay is given, but the replay high probability state A (RT2) and the replay high probability state B (RT3) in which the replay role 2 is a more advantageous game state for the player. ). In other words, it is more advantageous for the player to win the re-game player 2 than to win the re-game player 1. For this reason, in the AT effect state, when the re-gamer 1 & 2 is internally won, an effect suggesting the correct operation sequence for winning the re-gamer 2 is executed.

  The replaying players 1 & 3 are condition devices that are internally won in the replaying high probability state A (RT2) and the replaying high probability state B (RT3). When this condition device is won internally, either the re-playing role 1 or the re-playing role 3 is won. Although these roles are common in that replays are given, the replay low probability state (RT1) and the replay high probability state A (RT2) in which the replay role 3 is a more disadvantageous game state for the player. It is different in that it is a role to move to. That is, it is more advantageous for the player to win the re-game 1 than to win the re-game 3. For this reason, in the AT effect state, when the re-gamer 1 & 3 is internally won, an effect suggesting the correct operation sequence for winning the re-gamer 1 is executed.

  46 (a) shows an operation condition specifying effect when the re-game combination 1 & 2 is won internally, and FIG. 46 (b) shows an operation condition specifying effect when the re-game combination 1 & 3 is won internally. Has been. In the reference embodiment, of the two 7-segment indicators provided in the payout number indicator 127 ′, the right side is used for suggesting the correct operation order. Specifically, numerals 1 to 6 are sequentially associated with the correct answer operation order of left middle right, left and right middle, middle left and right, middle right left, right left middle, and right middle left. For example, the condition device No. in FIG. In the column 14, “1” indicating that the correct operation order is left middle right when this condition device (re-gamer 1-2) is won internally is displayed on the right side of the payout number display 127 ′. It is shown that it is displayed on a 7-segment display. In addition, the condition device No. in FIG. In the column 21, “2” indicating that the correct operation sequence is right and left when the condition device (re-gamer 1-3-4) is internally won is the right side of the payout number display 127 ′. Are displayed on the 7-segment display.

  The small roles 3 to 5 are conditions for internal winning in the replay low probability state (RT1), the replay high probability state A (RT2), the replay high probability state B (RT3), and the special role internal winning state (RT4). Device. If this condition device is won internally, the corresponding small role can be won, but it is necessary to perform the stop operation at the correct operation timing described above. For this reason, in the AT effect state, when the small winning combinations 3 to 5 are internally won, the effect suggesting the correct operation timing for winning the corresponding small winning combination is executed.

  FIG. 46 (c) shows an operation condition specifying effect in the case where a small combination 3-5 is won internally. In the reference embodiment, of the two 7-segment displays provided in the payout number display 127 ', the left side is used for suggesting the correct operation timing. Specifically, the numbers 7 to 9 are sequentially associated with the small roles 3 to 5. In the reference embodiment, since the left side of the two 7-segment display on the payout number display device 127 ′ is not used when the internal device is selected for the condition devices other than the small roles 3 to 5, the condition device that has been internally selected The correct operation timing corresponding to each condition device is suggested as it is. For example, the condition device No. in FIG. In the column 28, “7” indicating that the small combination 3 has been won internally is displayed on the 7-segment display on the left side of the payout number display 127 ′. It can be said that this display suggests that the stop operation may be performed at the correct operation timing corresponding to the above-mentioned small role 3.

  In the reference embodiment, when the AT preparation effect state and the AT execution effect state are set, the operation condition specifying effect is executed. These performance states are set according to the number of AT sets (sometimes referred to as the number of remaining AT sets) provided in the RAM 408 '. Here, the number of AT sets indicates the number of times that the AT execution effect state is set. In the reference embodiment, the number is set by lottery based on the condition device that has won internally. In the reference embodiment, if the number of AT sets is 1 or more in the normal performance state, the AT preparation effect state is set by subtracting 1 from the number of AT sets, and then the game state shifts to the re-gaming high probability state B (RT3). The AT execution effect state is set, and the number of games (the number of AT games) in which the AT execution effect state continues is set. If the number of AT sets is 1 or more when the game corresponding to the number of AT games ends, the number of AT games is set again and the AT execution effect state continues. On the other hand, when the number of AT sets is 0 when the game corresponding to the number of AT games is completed, the normal performance state is set (the AT execution performance state is terminated). Note that, in the reference embodiment, there may be a case where a lottery for determining whether or not to add the number of AT games is executed based on an internal winning condition device.

  It should be noted that the AT effect state is started and ended according to a predetermined condition (for example, when a specific gaming state is entered), regardless of the number of AT games or the number of AT sets. Good. In addition, a lottery for determining whether to add the number of AT games according to a predetermined condition may be executed. In this AT effect state, the player can easily obtain medals.

  As described above, in the reference embodiment, the replaying combination 1 & 2, the replaying combination 1 & 3, and the small combination 3-5 are AT condition devices. These condition devices are composed of a plurality of condition devices whose operation order or operation timing is not duplicated, and two or more condition devices among these condition devices cannot be aimed at the same time. In the reference embodiment, as the AT condition device, a plurality of condition devices that do not overlap the operation order or operation timing are adopted, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a condition device that does not overlap operation conditions may be adopted. Here, the operation condition is a condition configured by at least one of the operation order and the operation timing.

  On the other hand, there are other conditions that cannot be aimed at the replaying role 1, small role 1, small role 2, and small role 3-4-5 (No. 13, 26, 27, 31 in FIG. 44). Since there is no device, it is not adopted as an AT condition device in the reference embodiment.

  Also, special roles 1 to 3 (No. 1 to 3 in FIG. 44) are adopted as AT condition devices because they have a relationship that cannot target other condition devices at the same time as small roles 3 to 5. May be. However, since the special combinations 1 to 3 are condition devices in which the internal winning state is carried over without winning a prize, they are not adopted as AT condition devices in the reference embodiment. Furthermore, regarding the condition device (No. 4 to 12 in FIG. 44) in which the special roles 1 to 3 and other roles are internally won, similarly to the condition device in which the special roles 1 to 3 are internally won alone Although it may be adopted as an AT condition device, it is not adopted as an AT condition device in the reference embodiment.

  In the reference embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the correct operation order is displayed on the right side and the correct operation timing is displayed on the left side of the seven segments of the payout number display device 127 ′. This prevents the display contents in each segment from being duplicated. Note that, as in the reference embodiment, the display area may be divided for each type of operation condition, or all operation conditions may be displayed using one segment. In the reference embodiment, a configuration in which the same display is not used in the left and right segments is employed, but a configuration in which the same display is used may be employed. However, if the display area is divided for each type as in the reference embodiment and the same display is not used in these display areas, the player can more easily recognize the suggested operating conditions. Can do.

  In the reference embodiment, when the correct operation condition is the same in different condition devices, the same display content is adopted. However, the display content may be different for each condition device.

  In the reference embodiment, the payout number display device 127 ′ is not used for payout until all stop operations are performed. Therefore, the operation condition specifying effect is executed using this non-use period. That is, although the operation condition specifying effect and the number of grants are displayed on the same display, it is not always necessary to do so, and a dedicated display may be provided for each. Moreover, it is good also as a display which overlaps with the display (for example, display of the number of storages) from which the correct operation conditions and the number of grants differ.

<Outline of processing>
Hereinafter, processing of the main control unit 300 ′, the first sub control unit 400 ′, and the second sub control unit 500 ′ will be described with reference to the drawings.

<Main control unit main processing>
First, a main control unit main 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 main processing of the main control unit.

  The main controller 300 ′ is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 ′ that outputs a 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 performs reset start by a reset interrupt and executes main control unit main processing shown in FIG. 47 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306 ′.

  When the power is turned on, first, various initial settings are made in step S101 '. In this initial setting, the stack initial value is set in the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304 ′, the interrupt is disabled, the I / O 310 ′ is initialized, the various variables stored in the RAM 308 ′ are initialized, and the WDT 314 ′ is set. Allow operation, set initial values, etc.

  In step S103 ', a game start process is executed. In this game start process, first, it is checked whether or not a medal has been inserted, and the winning line display lamp 120 'is turned on in response to the insertion of a medal. In addition, it prepares to send an insertion command indicating that a medal has been inserted. Note that when a replay 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 the player does not need to insert medals. Further, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 'has been operated. If the start lever 135' is operated, the number of inserted medals is determined, and an effective winning line is determined.

  In step S105 ', a conditional device lottery process is executed. Specifically, the lottery table of the condition device stored in the ROM 306 'is read according to the current gaming state, and the condition device corresponding to the random number value acquired from the random number generation circuit 316' is selected. The condition device selected here is referred to as an internal winning condition device.

  In step S107 ', an identification information generation process is executed. In this process, when the condition device that is won internally is any one of the re-game players 1 & 2, re-game players 1 & 3, and small games 3 to 5, the correct operation condition (the above-mentioned correct operation sequence or The operation condition identification information that can identify the correct operation timing) is stored separately from the information of the condition device that has been won internally.

  In addition, when the condition device that has been internally won is any one of the re-game players 1 & 2, re-game players 1 & 3, and small roles 3 to 5, information indicating the group of condition devices that have been internally won is used as condition device identification. Store as information. In the reference embodiment, if the condition device that is won internally is the re-game combination 1 & 2 (No. 14 to 19 in FIGS. 44 and 45), information indicating the re-play combination 1-2 (No. in FIGS. 44 and 45). 14) is stored as the condition device identification information indicating the group of re-game players 1 & 2. In addition, if the condition device that is won internally is the re-game combination 1 & 3 (No. 20 to 25 in FIGS. 44 and 45), information indicating the re-game combination 1-3 (No. 20 in FIGS. 44 and 45) is displayed. , And stored as condition device identification information indicating a group of re-game players 1 & 3. Furthermore, if the condition device that is won internally is a small combination 3-5 (No. 28-30 in FIG. 44), information indicating the small combination 3 (No. 28 in FIG. 44) is stored in the group of the small combination 3-5. Is stored as condition device identification information. In the reference embodiment, the condition device identification information indicating the group uses the information indicating the condition device. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, information indicating the group is provided separately, The configuration may be stored as device identification information.

  Note that if the condition device that is won internally is not any of the re-game players 1 & 2, the re-game players 1 & 3, and the minor roles 3 to 5, information indicating the condition device that has been internally won is stored as condition device identification information.

  For example, when the re-game combination 1 & 2 (Nos. 14 to 19 in FIGS. 44 and 45) is internally won, the re-game is obtained by using the information indicating the re-play combination 1-2 as the condition device identification information by the above processing. It is impossible to determine which condition device of the roles 1 & 2 is internally won. As described above, in the reference embodiment, when the AT condition devices (re-playing players 1 & 2, re-playing players 1 & 3, and small roles 3 to 5) are internally elected, the correct operation condition (the above-described correct operation) is determined from the condition device identification information. The order or correct operation timing) cannot be determined. In other words, when the AT condition device is internally won, the operation condition identification information is required to determine the correct operation condition (the above-mentioned correct operation sequence or correct operation timing).

  In step S109 ', a game start effect state-related process is executed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S111 ', reel stop data corresponding to the first stop operation is prepared based on the condition device that has been won internally. The reel stop data is stored in the ROM 306 'of the main control unit 300'.

  In step S113 ', a reel rotation start process is executed to start rotation of all reels 110' to 112 'and prepare for transmission of a rotation start command. In this process, the reel is accelerated until a constant rotational speed is reached, and then the stop button operation (stop operation) is validated based on the detection of the index sensor. If the reel rotation speed drops after reaching a certain rotation speed, the reel is accelerated again. In other words, if power is cut off and power is restored while the reel is rotating at a constant rotation speed, the process is performed after the main control unit initial setting process to accelerate the reel until it reaches a constant speed again. .

  In step S115 ', a reel stop control process is executed. In this process, when any one of the stop buttons is pressed, the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button is stopped with reference to the stop table of the reel stop data, and the reels according to the number of frames drawn in the stop table. Any one of 110 ′ to 112 ′ is stopped, and preparation for transmission of commands (first to third stop operation commands) corresponding to each stop operation is performed. Further, reel stop data corresponding to the second stop operation is prepared for the first stop operation, and reel stop data corresponding to the third stop operation is prepared for the second stop operation. When all the reels 110 'to 112' are stopped, the process proceeds to step S117 '. As described in the description of the reel rotation start process, when the reel rotation speed is reduced due to power interruption / recovery, the reel stop control process is restarted after the reel is accelerated again. Let

  In step S117 ', a winning determination process is performed. Here, 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 “ANY-Cherry-ANY” is aligned on the activated pay line, it is determined that the small role 2 has been won.

  In step S119 ', game state control processing is performed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S121 ′, if any winning combination that has been paid out in the winning determination process has been won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is awarded (paid out) according to the number of winning lines, and the number of grants is paid out. The number is displayed on the number indicator 127 ′. The display of the correct operation condition on the payout number display device 127 ′ is terminated at the time of the third stop operation, and the display of the correct operation condition is provided by providing a period during which nothing is displayed before the display of the assigned number. The display of the number of grants is not confused.

  Thus, one game is completed. Thereafter, returning to step S103 'and repeating the above-described processing, the game proceeds.

<Main control unit 300 'timer interrupt processing>
Next, the 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 (once in about 2 ms in the reference embodiment), and the main control unit timer is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. Interrupt processing 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 so that the count value of the WDT 314 ′ exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in the reference embodiment) and no WDT interruption occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). (In the reference embodiment, restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main controller timer interrupt).

  In step S205 ', input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state 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 the various sensors 318 ′ are stored in the RAM 308 ′. Each signal is stored in a signal state storage area provided separately. The state of the index sensor is confirmed by this process.

  In step S207 ', various game processes are executed, and processes according to the interrupt status are executed.

  In step S209 ', timer update processing is performed. More specifically, various timers are updated for each time unit.

  In step S211 ', command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands prepared for transmission in the main processing, timer interrupt processing, and the like of the main control unit 300' are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 '. Note that the output schedule information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 ′ is composed of 16 bits in the reference embodiment, and bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 11 to 14 are command types (in the reference embodiment, a basic command, a throw command, a start lever reception command, an internal winning command, an effect command accompanying an effect lottery process, a reel rotation start command accompanying the start of rotation of the reels 110 to 112, Stop button reception command for receiving operation of stop buttons 137 to 139, stop position information command for stop processing of reels 110 to 112, winning determination command, payout number command and payout end command for medal payout processing, reel stop command , Gaming state update command), bits 0 to 10 are commands It is composed of the 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. The contents of the effect control can be determined based on the command data information.

  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 reference embodiment 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, the presence / absence of errors relating to medal insertion abnormality, medal payout abnormality, etc. is monitored, and an error is detected. (Not shown) causes error processing to be executed. Furthermore, according to the current gaming state, the medal selector 170 '(medal blocker in which the solenoid provided in the medal selector 170' operates), various lamps 339 ', and various 7-segment (SEG) indicators are set.

  In step S217 ', it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. If the low voltage signal is on (when the power supply is detected to be cut off), the process proceeds to step S221 ′. If the low voltage signal is off (if the power supply is not cut off), the process proceeds to step S219 ′. move on.

  In step S219 ', a timer interrupt end process is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, a process such as setting the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 'to each original register is performed. Thereafter, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S221 ′, information (recovery data) that needs to be saved, such as a specific variable and a stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery, is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 ′. A checksum value for a predetermined area including at least the used area is derived and stored in the RAM 308 ′, and a power supply flag indicating that the power interruption process has been performed is set to ON.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 49, the details of the game start stage effect state-related process (step S109 ') in the main control unit main process of FIG. 47 will be described. This figure is a flow chart showing the flow of the game start effect state-related process (step S109 ') in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1201 ', preparation for transmission of conditional device identification information is executed. The conditional device identification information prepared here is transmitted by the main control unit timer interrupt process (step S211 'in FIG. 48).

  In step S1203 ', it is determined whether or not the effect state is an AT execution effect state. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1205 '; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1209'.

  In step S1205 ', the number of AT games is subtracted. This subtraction process is a process of subtracting the number of AT games based on the progress of the game. In the reference embodiment, 1 is subtracted. The management of the AT effect state does not have to be based on the number of games. For example, the AT effect state is based on the number of executions of an operation condition specifying effect described later, the number of medals granted or acquired in the AT execution effect state Also good. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1207 '.

  In step S1207 ', the number of AT games is added. Here, whether or not to add the number of AT games is determined by lottery based on the condition device that is won internally, and if the addition is determined, the number of AT games is added. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1211 '.

  In step S1209 ', the number of AT sets is added. Here, whether or not to add the number of AT sets is determined by lottery based on the condition device that is won internally, and if the addition is determined, the number of AT sets is added. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1211 '. Note that the configuration for managing the number of AT sets as in the reference embodiment may not be adopted. For example, the AT execution effect state is continued every time the number of AT games becomes 0 without using the number of AT sets. It may be determined whether or not the AT execution effect state is continued when the lottery is performed.

  In step S1211 ', it is determined whether or not the effect state is a normal effect state. If this condition is satisfied, the game start time-related effect state related process is terminated. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1213 '.

  In step S1213 ', it is determined whether or not the AT condition device is internally won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1215 '. If not, the game start stage effect state-related process ends.

  In step S1215 ', an operation condition specifying effect is executed. Specifically, a process of causing the payout number display device 127 'to execute an operation condition specifying effect (see FIG. 46) that can specify the correct operation conditions (correct operation sequence or correct operation timing) is performed. In the reference embodiment, the operation condition specifying effect is configured so that the operation condition for all stop operations can be specified, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, it may indicate only the operation condition for the next stop operation among the correct operation conditions, or may indicate all the operation conditions for the correct answer, and may indicate the next of the correct operation conditions. Any operation condition for the stop operation may be specified at least. This operation condition specifying effect is executed from the start of execution until the last stop operation is performed.

  In step S1217 ', preparation for transmission of operation condition identification information is executed. The conditional device identification information prepared here is transmitted by the main control unit timer interrupt process (step S211 'in FIG. 48). In the reference embodiment, the condition device identification information and the operation condition identification information are transmitted separately, but it is not always necessary to transmit each information separately. For example, in the AT execution effect state and the AT preparation effect state, the information on the condition device that was won internally is transmitted as it is, while in the normal effect state, the condition device identification information generated by the identification information generation process is transmitted. Good. In other words, any information may be transmitted as long as it is information that can specify the correct operation condition (for example, information on the condition device that has been won internally or operation condition specifying information).

  Next, details of the gaming state control process (step S119 ') in the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG. 47 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the gaming state control process (step S119 ') in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1301 ′, the replay low probability state (RT1), the replay high probability state A (RT2), the replay high probability state B (RT3), the special role internal winning state (RT4), the special game state The processing relating to the transition of each gaming state (RT5) is performed, and the gaming state is transitioned (updated) when those start conditions or end conditions are established. In addition, preparation for transmission of a game state update command indicating the current game state is made.

  In step S1303 ', it is determined whether or not the effect state is an AT execution effect state. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1305 '; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1313'.

  In step S1305 ', it is determined whether or not the number of AT games is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1307 '. Otherwise, the gaming state control process is terminated.

  In step S1307 ', it is determined whether the number of AT sets is greater than zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1311 '. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1309'.

  In step S1309 ', the effect state is set to the normal effect state, and this gaming state control process ends.

  In step S1311 ', after 1 is subtracted from the number of AT sets, an initial value (for example, 50) is set for the number of AT games, and this gaming state control process is terminated. Note that the initial value of the number of AT games may vary or may be a fixed value.

  In step S1313 ', which is performed when it is determined in step S1303' that the effect state is not the AT execution effect state, it is determined whether or not the effect state is the AT preparation effect state. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1315 '. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1319'.

  In step S1315 ', it is determined whether or not the gaming state has shifted to a re-gaming high probability state B (RT3). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1317 '. Otherwise, the gaming state control process is terminated. For example, regardless of whether or not the gaming state has transitioned to the re-gaming high probability state B (RT3), the AT is determined based on the fact that the condition device corresponding to the re-game player 1 & 2 has been won twice in the AT preparation effect state. The execution effect state may be set.

  In step S1317 ', the effect state is set to the AT execution effect state, and the process proceeds to step S1311.

  In step S1319 ', which is performed when it is determined in step S1313' that the effect state is not the AT actual preparation effect state, it is determined whether or not the number of AT sets is greater than zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1321 '. If not, the gaming state control process is terminated.

  In step S1321 ', the effect state is set to the AT preparation effect state, and this gaming state control process is terminated. Note that the number of precursor games may be set separately, and the AT preparation effect state may be set based on the fact that the set number of precursor games has elapsed.

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400 ′>
Next, the processing of the first sub-control unit 400 ′ will be described using FIG. FIG. 51 is a flowchart of a main process executed by the CPU 404 ′ of the first sub control unit 400 ′.

  First, in step S301 'of FIG. 51, a first sub-control unit initial setting process is executed. In the reference embodiment, when the power is turned on, various initialization processes are executed in this step S301 '. 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 this process, an area for storing internal winning information that is information indicating the result of internal winning and an area for storing RT update information that is information indicating the gaming state are provided in the RAM 408 '.

  In step S303 ', 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 S305'.

  In step S305 ', 0 is substituted for the timer variable.

  In step S307 ', command processing that is processing corresponding to each command received from the main control unit 300' is executed.

  In step S309 ', an effect control process is performed. Here, the preparation for the effect is performed according to the effect reservation information in the effect reservation area provided in the RAM 408 '. This preparation 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. Details of this effect control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S311 ', sound control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S309'. For example, if there is a command to the sound source IC 418 'in the effect data read in step S309', this command is output to the sound source IC 418 '.

  In step S313 ', lamp control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S309'. For example, if there is a command to the various lamps 420 ′ in the effect data read out in step S 309 ′, this command is output to the drive circuit 422 ′.

  In step S315 ', information output processing is performed for setting to transmit a control command to the second sub-control unit 500' based on the processing result of step S309 '. For example, if the effect data read out in step S309 'includes a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500', the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S303 '.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400 'will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 52A is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400 '.

  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 S321 'of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300' is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 408 '.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 'of the first sub control unit 400' will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 52B is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400 '.

  The first sub-control unit 400 ′ includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (once every 2 ms in the reference embodiment), and the timer interrupt process is triggered by this timer interrupt. Execute at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S331 ', a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving the value of each register of the CPU 404 'to the stack area is performed.

  In step S333 ', 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408' described in step S303 'in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. 51, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Accordingly, in step S303 ', the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S335 ', transmission of a control command to the second sub-control unit 500' set in step S315 ', update processing of an effect random number value, and the like are performed.

  In step S337 ', it is monitored whether the low voltage signal is on. If the low voltage signal is on (when the power supply is cut off), the process proceeds to step S341 ′. If the low voltage signal is off (if the power supply is not cut off), the process goes to step S339 ′. move on.

  In step S339 ', a timer interrupt end process is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, a process such as setting the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 'to each original register is performed. Thereafter, the process returns to the first sub-control unit main process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S341 ′, information (recovery data) that needs to be saved, such as a specific variable and a stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery, is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 408 ′. A checksum value for a predetermined area including at least the used area is derived and stored in the RAM 408 ′, and a power supply flag indicating that the power interruption process has been performed is set to ON. Note that the reference embodiment employs a configuration in which the operation condition specifying effect is not restored after power recovery, as will be described later, but in this process, information regarding the execution of the operation condition specifying effect is also saved.

  Next, details of the effect control process (step S309 ') in the first sub control unit main process of FIG. 51 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the effect control process (step S309 ') in FIG.

  First, in step S3101 'executed first, it is determined whether or not conditional device identification information has been received. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3103 '. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3107'.

  In step S3103 ', it is determined whether or not operation condition identification information has been received. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3105 '. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3107.

  In step S3105 ', an operation condition specifying effect is executed. In the reference embodiment, an effect capable of specifying the operation condition indicated by the received operation condition identification information is executed using the liquid crystal display device 157 ′ and the lamp 128 ′. The operation condition identification information is transmitted when the operation condition specifying effect is executed by the main control unit 300 ′. Therefore, the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub control unit 400 ′ and the operation by the main control unit 300 ′ are performed. The condition specifying effect is executed in the same game. In addition, in the case of adopting a configuration in which the information indicating the condition device internally won in the identification information generation process is stored as the condition device identification information as it is, the operation condition specifying effect is executed based on the condition device identification information. May be. In addition, a condition device that does not cause an advantage or disadvantage depending on the operating conditions, such as re-playing role 1 or small role 3-4-5 (No. 13, 31 in FIG. 44), is selected internally, Stop operations that do not have any advantage or disadvantage for stop operations that do not have any advantage or disadvantage (for example, the second and third stop operations that have an advantage or disadvantage for the first stop operation and no second or third stop operation) The first sub-control unit 400 ′ may determine and execute the content of the operation condition specifying effect for the first control unit 400 ′ without determining the main control unit 300 ′.

  Here, the operation condition specifying effect in the first sub-control unit 400 ′ is configured so that the operation conditions for all stop operations can be specified, similarly to the operation condition specifying effect in the main control unit 300 ′. The operation condition specifying effect in the first sub-control unit 400 ′ is not limited to the configuration of the reference embodiment, similarly to the operation condition specifying effect in the main control unit 300 ′. For example, it may indicate only the operation condition for the next stop operation among the correct operation conditions, or may indicate all the operation conditions for the correct answer, and may indicate the next of the correct operation conditions. Any operation condition for the stop operation may be specified at least.

  In step S3107 ', other effects other than the operation condition specifying effect are executed, and this effect control process is terminated.

<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500 ′>
Next, the processing of the second sub control unit 500 ′ will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 54A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 ′ of the second sub-control unit 500 ′. FIG. 54B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 ′. FIG. 54C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 ′. FIG. 54D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500 ′.

  First, in step S401 'of FIG. 54A, various initial settings are performed. When power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S401 '. In this initialization process, input / output port initialization, storage area initialization in the RAM 508 ', and the like are performed.

  In step S403 ', it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S405'.

  In step S405 ', 0 is substituted for the timer variable.

  In step S407 ', command processing is performed. In the command processing, the CPU 504 ′ of the second sub control unit 500 ′ determines whether a command is received from the CPU 404 ′ of the first sub control unit 400 ′.

  In step S409 ', an effect control process is performed. Specifically, if there is a new command in step S407 ', processing corresponding to this command is performed. For example, a process of reading effect data for performing image control relating to the background image and effect data relating to the shutter effect from the ROM 506 'is executed. In addition, processing such as reading other effect data from the ROM 506 ′ is performed, and updating of the effect data is included when the effect data needs to be updated.

  In step S411 ', shutter control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S409'. For example, when there is a shutter control command in the effect data read in step S409 ', shutter control corresponding to this command is performed.

  In step S413 ', image control processing is performed based on the processing result in step S409'. For example, if there is an image control command in the effect data read out in step S409 ', image control corresponding to this command is performed. For example, image control relating to a display image (notification image, background image) is executed. This image control process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this image control process ends, the process returns to step S403 '.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub-control unit 500 ′ will be described using FIG. 54 (b). This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 ′ detects the strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400 ′. In step S415 'of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub control unit 400' is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508 '.

  Next, the second sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 'of the second sub control unit 500' will be described with reference to FIG. The second sub-control unit 500 ′ includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (once every 2 ms in the reference embodiment). The timer interrupt process is triggered by this timer interrupt. Execute at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S417 ′, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 ′ described in step S403 ′ in the second sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 54A, and the original timer variable storage area is stored. To do. Accordingly, in step S403 ', the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S419 ', an effect random number update process is performed.

  Next, the image control process in step S413 'in the main process of the second sub control unit 500' will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

  In step S421 ', an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 504 ′ first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B of the VRAM 536 ′. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the effect image display device 157 '. Next, the CPU 504 ′ sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 506 ′), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 536 ′), and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 534 ′ based on the position information table and the like, and then the ROM 506 ′. A command for instructing the start of transfer of image data from to the VRAM 536 ′ is set. The VDP 534 'transfers the image data from the ROM 506' to the VRAM 536 'based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 534 'outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504'.

  In step S423 ′, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal is input from the VDP 534 ′. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S425 ′. If not, the transfer end interrupt signal is determined. Wait for input.

  In step S425 ', parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 536 ′ based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 536 ′ in step S421 ′, the CPU 504 ′ uses information (VRAM 536 ′) of image data constituting the display image. Coordinate axes, image size, VRAM coordinates (placement coordinates), transparency, etc.) are instructed to VDP 534 ′. The VDP 534 'performs parameter setting according to the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step S427 ', a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 504 'instructs the VDP 534' to start drawing an image. The VDP 534 'starts image drawing in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 504'.

  In step S429 ′, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 534 ′ based on the end of image drawing is input. If a generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S431 ′. Wait for the end interrupt signal to be input.

  In step S431 ', a scene display counter which is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 508' and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

<Operation condition specific production>
In the reference embodiment, the special role creates a wave of a state advantageous to the player and a disadvantageous state, but the state advantageous to the player (AT preparation effect state, AT execution effect state) is also disadvantageous depending on the effect state. A wave of state (normal production state) is created. Specifically, an operation condition specifying effect may be executed depending on the effect state, and this effect is advantageous to the player. Hereinafter, this flow will be described with reference to FIG. The figure is a diagram showing a state in which the operation condition specifying effect is being executed.

  As described above, in the reference embodiment, five game states and three effect states are switched. In this gaming state, the re-gaming low probability state (RT1) is the initial state, and the effect state is the normal effect state in the initial state.

  Here, it is assumed that the addition lottery for the number of AT sets (step S1209 'in FIG. 49) is won and the number of AT sets is added. Then, since the number of AT sets is greater than 0, the effect state is set to the AT preparation effect state (step S1321 'in FIG. 50).

  When the effect state becomes the AT preparation effect state, the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 ′ is executed, and the operation condition identification information is transmitted to the first sub control unit 400 ′ (step S1215 in FIG. 49). ', Step S1217'). Also, the first sub control unit 400 ′ that has received the operation condition identification information also executes the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub control unit 400 ′ (step S 3105 ′ in FIG. 53). FIG. 55 shows a state in which an operation condition specifying effect that suggests an operation condition using the payout number display device 127 ′ is executed by the main control unit 300 ′. Further, it is shown that the first sub control unit 400 ′ is executing an operation condition specifying effect that suggests an operation condition using the liquid crystal display device 157 ′ and the lamp 128 ′.

  By the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 ′ and the first sub control unit 400 ′, the player can grasp the correct operation conditions (correct operation sequence, correct operation timing) when the AT condition device is internally won. . As a result, if re-gamer 1 & 2 is won internally, he / she wins re-gamer 2; if re-gamer 1 & 3 wins internally, he / she wins re-player 1 and wins / wins 3-5. In some cases, it will be easier to win each role. For this reason, the gaming state shifts from the re-gaming low probability state (RT1) to the re-gaming high probability state A (RT2), and further from the re-gaming high probability state A (RT2) to the re-gaming high probability state B (RT3). Will be migrated.

  When the game state shifts to the re-gaming high probability state B (RT3) while the effect state is the AT preparation effect state, the effect state is set to the AT execution effect state (step S1317 'in FIG. 50). Also, 1 is subtracted from the number of AT sets, and an initial value is set as the number of AT games (step S1311 'in FIG. 50).

  Even if the effect state becomes the AT execution effect state in the main control unit 300 ', the operation condition specifying effect is executed (step S1215' in FIG. 49). Further, since the operation condition identification information is transmitted to the first sub control unit 400 ′, the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub control unit 400 ′ is executed in the same manner as the AT preparation effect state (step S1217 in FIG. 49). ', Step S3105' of FIG. 53).

  In the AT execution effect state, the number of AT games is decremented by 1 for each game (step S1205 'in FIG. 49). When the number of AT games reaches 0, if the number of AT sets is greater than 0, the AT set number is decremented by 1 and the initial value is set again as the AT game number (step S1311 'in FIG. 50). On the other hand, if the number of AT sets is 0 (both the number of AT games and the number of AT sets is 0), the effect state is set to the normal effect state (step S1309 'in FIG. 50).

  Since the operation condition specifying effect is not executed in the normal effect state, the player cannot grasp the correct operation conditions (correct operation sequence, correct operation timing) when the AT condition device is internally won. Therefore, when re-gamer 1 & 2 is won internally, re-gamer 1 is won with a probability of about 5/6, and when re-gamer 1 & 3 is won internally, re-player 3 with a probability of about 5/6. Will win a prize. In addition, even if a small combination 3 to 5 is won internally, it will be difficult to win each combination. For this reason, the gaming state shifts from the re-gaming high probability state B (RT3) to the re-gaming high probability state A (RT2), and further from the re-gaming high probability state A (RT2) to the re-gaming low probability state (RT1). Will be migrated.

  As described above, in the reference embodiment, the operation condition specifying effect is executed by both the main control unit 300 ′ and the first sub control unit 400 ′. At this time, the main control unit 300 ′ determines whether or not the AT condition device is won in addition to whether or not the AT condition device is won when executing the operation condition specifying effect, Based on the determination result, the operation condition specifying effect is executed.

  On the other hand, when the first sub-control unit 400 ′ receives the operation condition identification information transmitted from the main control unit 300 ′, the first sub-control unit 400 ′ executes the operation condition specifying effect indicating the received operation condition. The information referred to when executing the operation condition specifying effect corresponding to is only the operation condition identification information transmitted from the main control unit 300 ′.

  Since the first sub-control unit 400 ′ does not have a data capacity limitation like the main control unit 300 ′, the mode of the operation condition specifying effect can be easily recognized by the player. On the other hand, since it is easier to cheat than the main control unit 300 ′, the operation condition specified by the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 ′ is more reliable than that by the first sub control unit 400 ′. Can be said to be expensive.

  In the above-described reference embodiment, the configuration in which the operation condition identification information is transmitted from the main control unit 300 ′ to the first sub control unit 400 ′ has been described, but the configuration in which information other than the operation condition identification information is appropriately transmitted is excluded. It is not a thing. For example, information indicating the number of AT games and the period until the AT gaming state is started may be transmitted, and an effect related thereto may be executed by the first sub-control unit 400 ′.

≪Others≫
In the above explanation,
A plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112) which are provided with a plurality of types of symbols and are driven to rotate;
Start operating means (for example, start lever 135) operated to start rotation of the plurality of reels;
Stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
Production means (for example, speakers 272, 277, various lamps 420, liquid crystal display device 157);
First control means for controlling the progress of the game (for example, the main control unit 300);
Second control means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400) that controls the effect means and executes an effect related to the game based on the information transmitted from the first control means,
The first control means includes
A lottery is executed based on the start of the game, and a predetermined lottery result (for example, re-game player 1-2, re-game player 1-3, small role 3a) and a plurality of types of specific lottery results (for example, Lottery means (for example, step S1001 in FIG. 12) for deriving one lottery result from a plurality of types of lottery results including the small role 1, the small role 2, and the small role 3a);
Including a stop control (for example, step S115 in FIG. 11, FIG. 15) for stopping the plurality of rotating reels based on the lottery result derived by the lottery means and the operation result of the stop operation means. Reel control means for executing control related to the reel, and
The first control means includes
Based on the fact that the specific lottery result is derived by the lottery means, privilege setting regarding the AT period is executed (for example, step S1207 ′, step S1209 ′ in FIG. 49, step S1317 ′ in FIG. 50),
When executing the privilege setting, information affirming execution of the privilege setting (for example, information indicating the number of AT games or a period until the AT gaming state is started), and the plurality of types of specific lottery results Information regarding the operation of the stop operation means according to the lottery result that triggered the execution of the privilege setting (for example, information regarding the operation according to the internal winning combination that caused the AT gaming state start), To the second control means,
When the predetermined lottery result is derived during the AT period, operation information related to the operation (for example, operation condition identification information in the reference embodiment) is transmitted to the second control unit,
The second control means includes
An operation information notification (for example, an operation condition specifying effect in the reference embodiment) for notifying information related to an operation for obtaining a game result advantageous to the player based on the transmission of the operation information is performed,
A first effect that informs whether or not the privilege setting is executed is executed (for example, step S3103 in FIG. 29, FIG. 33 (f) or (h)),
Before the first effect, execute a second effect suggesting that the first effect is executed (for example, step S3103 in FIG. 29, FIGS. 33A to 33E),
If the execution of the privilege setting is affirmed in the first effect, the operation of the stop operation means according to the lottery result that triggered the execution of the privilege setting among the plurality of types of specific lottery results By notifying the information on the information, the third effect that suggests the lottery result that triggered the execution of the privilege setting is executed (for example, step S3103 in FIG. 29, FIG. 33 (g), FIG. 38 (b) ) Is a game table characterized in that it is a modified example).

Also,
A plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112) which are provided with a plurality of types of symbols and are driven to rotate;
Start operating means (for example, start lever 135) operated to start rotation of the plurality of reels;
Stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
Production means (for example, speakers 272, 277, various lamps 420, liquid crystal display device 157);
First control means for controlling the progress of the game (for example, the main control unit 300);
Second control means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400) that controls the effect means and executes an effect related to the game based on the information transmitted from the first control means,
The first control means includes
A lottery is executed based on the start of the game, and a predetermined lottery result (for example, re-game player 1-2, re-game player 1-3, small role 3a) and a plurality of types of specific lottery results (for example, Lottery means (for example, step S1001 in FIG. 12) for deriving one lottery result from a plurality of types of lottery results including the small role 1, the small role 2, and the small role 3a);
Including a stop control (for example, step S115 in FIG. 11, FIG. 15) for stopping the plurality of rotating reels based on the lottery result derived by the lottery means and the operation result of the stop operation means. Reel control means for executing control related to the reel, and
The first control means includes
Based on the fact that the specific lottery result is derived by the lottery means, privilege setting regarding the AT period is executed (for example, step S1207 ′, step S1209 ′ in FIG. 49, step S1317 ′ in FIG. 50),
When executing the privilege setting, information that affirms execution of the privilege setting (for example, information indicating the number of AT games or a period until the AT gaming state is started) is transmitted to the second control unit. ,
When the predetermined lottery result is derived during the AT period, operation information related to the operation (for example, operation condition identification information in the reference embodiment) is transmitted to the second control unit,
The second control means includes
An operation information notification (for example, an operation condition specifying effect in the reference embodiment) for notifying information related to an operation for obtaining a game result advantageous to the player based on the transmission of the operation information is performed,
A first effect that informs whether or not the privilege setting is executed is executed (for example, step S3103 in FIG. 29, FIG. 33 (f) or (h)),
Before the first effect, execute a second effect suggesting that the first effect is executed (for example, step S3103 in FIG. 29, FIGS. 33A to 33E),
If the execution of the privilege setting is affirmed in the first effect, a third effect that suggests the lottery result that triggered the execution of the privilege setting out of the plurality of types of specific lottery results is executed. (For example, step S3103 in FIG. 29, FIG. 33 (g)),
When the execution of the privilege setting is affirmed in the first effect, in the second effect, a lottery result that triggers execution of the privilege setting among the plurality of types of specific lottery results. There is described a game table that is characterized by suggesting different lottery results (for example, a modification of FIG. 35).

Also,
A plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112) which are provided with a plurality of types of symbols and are driven to rotate;
Start operating means (for example, start lever 135) operated to start rotation of the plurality of reels;
Stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
Production means (for example, speakers 272, 277, various lamps 420, liquid crystal display device 157);
First control means for controlling the progress of the game (for example, the main control unit 300);
Second control means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400) that controls the effect means and executes an effect related to the game based on the information transmitted from the first control means,
The first control means includes
A lottery means for executing a lottery based on the start of the game and deriving one lottery result from a plurality of types of lottery results including a plurality of types of special lottery results (for example, special role 1 and special role 2) ( For example, step S1001) in FIG.
Including a stop control (for example, step S115 in FIG. 11, FIG. 15) for stopping the plurality of rotating reels based on the lottery result derived by the lottery means and the operation result of the stop operation means. Reel control means for executing control related to the reel, and
The first control means includes
A special gaming state advantageous to the player is set based on the fact that the special lottery result is derived (for example, step S121 in FIG. 11),
When the special lottery result is derived, information related to the operation of the stop operation means corresponding to the special lottery result (for example, information related to the operation corresponding to the special combination) is transmitted to the second control means. Yes,
The second control means includes
Execute a first effect to inform whether or not the special lottery result has been derived,
Before the first effect, execute a second effect that suggests that the first effect is performed,
When informing that the special lottery result has been derived in the first performance, the operation of the stop operation means according to the special lottery result derived from the plurality of types of special lottery results A game stand characterized by executing a third effect suggesting the special lottery result by notifying information (when AT game count is added during description of <other application examples> Instead, a modified example in which the special winning combination is won internally, a modified example of FIG. 38B) is described.

Also,
A plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112) which are provided with a plurality of types of symbols and are driven to rotate;
Start operating means (for example, start lever 135) operated to start rotation of the plurality of reels;
Stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
Production means (for example, speakers 272, 277, various lamps 420, liquid crystal display device 157);
First control means for controlling the progress of the game (for example, the main control unit 300);
Second control means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400) that controls the effect means and executes an effect related to the game based on the information transmitted from the first control means,
The first control means includes
A lottery is executed based on the start of the game, and a predetermined lottery result (for example, re-game player 1-2, re-game player 1-3, small role 3a), a specific lottery result (for example, small role 1) , Small combination 2, small combination 3a), and lottery means for deriving one lottery result from a plurality of types of lottery results including a plurality of types of special lottery results (for example, special combination 1, special combination 2) 12 steps S1001),
Including a stop control (for example, step S115 in FIG. 11, FIG. 15) for stopping the plurality of rotating reels based on the lottery result derived by the lottery means and the operation result of the stop operation means. Reel control means for executing control related to the reel, and
The first control means includes
A special gaming state advantageous to the player is set based on the fact that the special lottery result is derived (for example, step S121 in FIG. 11),
Based on the fact that the specific lottery result is derived by the lottery means, privilege setting regarding the AT period is executed (for example, step S1207 ′, step S1209 ′ in FIG. 49, step S1317 ′ in FIG. 50),
When executing the privilege setting, information affirming execution of the privilege setting (for example, information indicating the number of AT games or a period until the AT gaming state is started), and the plurality of types of specific lottery results Information regarding the operation of the stop operation means according to the lottery result that triggered the execution of the privilege setting (for example, information regarding the operation according to the internal winning combination that caused the AT gaming state start), To the second control means,
When the predetermined lottery result is derived during the AT period, operation information related to the operation (for example, operation condition identification information in the reference embodiment) is transmitted to the second control unit,
The second control means includes
Execute a first effect to inform whether or not the special lottery result has been derived,
Before the first effect, execute a second effect that suggests that the first effect is performed,
When informing that the special lottery result has been derived in the first production, a third production is performed that suggests the special lottery result that is derived from the multiple types of special lottery results. ,
When notifying that the special lottery result is derived in the first effect, in the second effect, what is the derived special lottery result among the plurality of types of special lottery results? A game table characterized by suggesting a different lottery result (in the description of <Other application examples>, a modification applied to the case where an internal game is won for a special role instead of a case where the number of AT games is added) An example, a modification of FIG. 35, is described.

Also,
A plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112) which are provided with a plurality of types of symbols and are driven to rotate;
Start operating means (for example, start lever 135) operated to start rotation of the plurality of reels;
Stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
Production means (for example, speakers 272, 277, various lamps 420, liquid crystal display device 157);
First control means for controlling the progress of the game (for example, the main control unit 300);
Second control means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400) that controls the effect means and executes an effect related to the game based on the information transmitted from the first control means,
The first control means includes
A lottery is executed based on the start of the game, and a predetermined lottery result (for example, re-game player 1-2, re-game player 1-3, small role 3a), one or more specific lottery results (for example, A lottery to derive one lottery result from a plurality of types of lottery results including a small role 1, a small role 2, a small role 3a), and one or more special lottery results (for example, special role 1, special role 2). Means (for example, step S1001 in FIG. 12);
Including a stop control (for example, step S115 in FIG. 11, FIG. 15) for stopping the plurality of rotating reels based on the lottery result derived by the lottery means and the operation result of the stop operation means. Reel control means for executing control related to the reel, and
The first control means includes
A special gaming state advantageous to the player is set based on the fact that the special lottery result is derived (for example, step S121 in FIG. 11),
When the special lottery result is derived, information related to the operation of the stop operation means corresponding to the special lottery result (for example, information related to the operation corresponding to the special combination) is transmitted to the second control means,
Based on the fact that the specific lottery result is derived by the lottery means, privilege setting regarding the AT period is executed (for example, step S1207 ′, step S1209 ′ in FIG. 49, step S1317 ′ in FIG. 50),
When executing the privilege setting, information affirming execution of the privilege setting (for example, information indicating the number of AT games or a period until the AT gaming state is started), and the plurality of types of specific lottery results Information regarding the operation of the stop operation means according to the lottery result that triggered the execution of the privilege setting (for example, information regarding the operation according to the internal winning combination that caused the AT gaming state start), To the second control means,
When the predetermined lottery result is derived during the AT period, operation information related to the operation (for example, operation condition identification information in the reference embodiment) is transmitted to the second control unit,
The second control means includes
An operation information notification (for example, an operation condition specifying effect in the reference embodiment) for notifying information related to an operation for obtaining a game result advantageous to the player based on the transmission of the operation information is performed,
Execute a first effect to notify the presence or absence of a state advantageous to the player by either the execution of the privilege setting and the derivation of the special lottery result,
Before the first effect, execute a second effect that suggests that the first effect is performed,
In the first performance, when the player has affirmed a state advantageous to the player by either executing the privilege setting or deriving the special lottery result, the lottery result that triggered the advantageous state is determined. A game stand (<Other Application Examples) characterized in that a third effect suggesting a lottery result triggered by the advantageous state is executed by notifying information on the operation of the stop operation means. In the description of>, there is described a modified example in which both the case where the number of AT games is added and the case where the special combination is won internally, a modified example in FIG. 38B).

Also,
A plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112) which are provided with a plurality of types of symbols and are driven to rotate;
Start operating means (for example, start lever 135) operated to start rotation of the plurality of reels;
Stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
Production means (for example, speakers 272, 277, various lamps 420, liquid crystal display device 157);
First control means for controlling the progress of the game (for example, the main control unit 300);
Second control means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400) that controls the effect means and executes an effect related to the game based on the information transmitted from the first control means,
The first control means includes
A lottery is executed based on the start of the game, and a predetermined lottery result (for example, re-game player 1-2, re-game player 1-3, small role 3a), one or more specific lottery results (for example, A lottery to derive one lottery result from a plurality of types of lottery results including a small role 1, a small role 2, a small role 3a), and one or more special lottery results (for example, special role 1, special role 2). Means (for example, step S1001 in FIG. 12);
Including a stop control (for example, step S115 in FIG. 11, FIG. 15) for stopping the plurality of rotating reels based on the lottery result derived by the lottery means and the operation result of the stop operation means. Reel control means for executing control related to the reel, and
The first control means includes
A special gaming state advantageous to the player is set based on the fact that the special lottery result is derived (for example, step S121 in FIG. 11),
Based on the fact that the specific lottery result is derived by the lottery means, privilege setting regarding the AT period is executed (for example, step S1207 ′, step S1209 ′ in FIG. 49, step S1317 ′ in FIG. 50),
When executing the privilege setting, information affirming execution of the privilege setting (for example, information indicating the number of AT games or a period until the AT gaming state is started), and the plurality of types of specific lottery results Information regarding the operation of the stop operation means according to the lottery result that triggered the execution of the privilege setting (for example, information regarding the operation according to the internal winning combination that caused the AT gaming state start), To the second control means,
When the predetermined lottery result is derived during the AT period, operation information related to the operation (for example, operation condition identification information in the reference embodiment) is transmitted to the second control unit,
The second control means includes
An operation information notification (for example, an operation condition specifying effect in the reference embodiment) for notifying information related to an operation for obtaining a game result advantageous to the player based on the transmission of the operation information is performed,
Execute a first effect to notify the presence or absence of a state advantageous to the player by either the execution of the privilege setting and the derivation of the special lottery result,
Before the first effect, execute a second effect that suggests that the first effect is performed,
In the first production, when an affirmative state for the player by executing the privilege setting is affirmed, information on the operation of the stop operation means according to the lottery result that triggered the advantageous state is notified. To perform a third effect that suggests the lottery result that triggered the advantageous state,
In the case of affirming a state advantageous to the player by deriving the special lottery result in the first production, the special lottery derived from the plurality of types of special lottery results in the second production. A game table characterized by suggesting a lottery result different from the result (in the description of <other application examples>, both when the AT game count is added and when the special winning combination is won internally) A modified example of combination, a modified example of FIG. 35, and a modified example of FIG. 38B) are described.

100 slot machine 110 to 112 reel 113 display window 130 to 132 bet button 135 start lever 137 to 139 stop button 157 liquid crystal display device 272, 277 speaker 420 various lamps 300 main control unit 400 first sub control unit 500 second sub control unit

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem,
A plurality of reels that are subjected to multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
Start operation means operated to start rotation of the plurality of reels;
Stop operation means operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
Control means for controlling the game,
The control means includes
A lottery means for executing a lottery based on the start of a game, and deriving a lottery result from a plurality of types of lottery results including a predetermined lottery result and a plurality of types of specific lottery results;
Reel control means for executing control related to the plurality of reels, including stop control for stopping the plurality of rotating reels based on the lottery result derived by the lottery means and the operation result of the stop operation means;
Specific production means for performing a specific production in a specific period;
When the predetermined lottery result is derived by the lottery means in the specific period, operation information for performing operation information notification for notifying information related to an operation for obtaining a game result advantageous to the player in the specific effect. Notification means;
A privilege setting unit that executes addition of a value related to the length of the specific period as a privilege setting based on the fact that any one of the plurality of types of specific lottery results is derived by the lottery unit. When,
A first directing means for executing a first directing that is an affirming presence of execution of the privilege setting;
Before the first effect is executed, a second effect means for executing the second effect;
When the first effect is executed, the third effect means for executing a third effect that notifies the value added by the privilege setting,
The second rendering means is
In the second production, the lottery result including the lottery result that triggered the execution of the privilege setting among the plurality of types of specific lottery results is a means that suggests that the lottery result has been derived. To do.

Claims (6)

A plurality of reels that are subjected to multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
Start operation means operated to start rotation of the plurality of reels;
Stop operation means operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
Directing means;
A first control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Based on the information transmitted from the first control means, the second control means for controlling the effect means and executing an effect related to the game,
The first control means includes
Lottery means for executing a lottery based on the start of the game, and deriving one lottery result from a plurality of types of lottery results including a predetermined lottery result and a plurality of types of specific lottery results;
Reel control means for executing control related to the plurality of reels, including stop control for stopping the plurality of rotating reels based on the lottery result derived by the lottery means and the operation result of the stop operation means; It is equipped with
The first control means includes
Based on the fact that the specific lottery result is derived by the lottery means, the privilege setting for the AT period is executed,
In the case of executing the privilege setting, the stop operation according to the lottery result that triggered the execution of the privilege setting among the information of affirming the execution of the privilege setting and the plurality of types of specific lottery results Information about the operation of the means, and to the second control means,
When the predetermined lottery result is derived during the AT period, operation information related to an operation is transmitted to the second control means,
The second control means includes
Based on the fact that the operation information has been transmitted, execute operation information notification for notifying information related to an operation for obtaining a game result advantageous to the player,
Execute the first effect to notify the presence or absence of execution of the privilege setting,
Before the first effect, execute a second effect that suggests that the first effect is performed,
If the execution of the privilege setting is affirmed in the first effect, the operation of the stop operation means according to the lottery result that triggered the execution of the privilege setting among the plurality of types of specific lottery results A game stand characterized in that a third effect suggesting a lottery result that triggered the execution of the privilege setting is executed by notifying information about the game. A plurality of reels that are subjected to multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
Start operation means operated to start rotation of the plurality of reels;
Stop operation means operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
Directing means;
A first control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Based on the information transmitted from the first control means, the second control means for controlling the effect means and executing an effect related to the game,
The first control means includes
Lottery means for executing a lottery based on the start of the game, and deriving one lottery result from a plurality of types of lottery results including a predetermined lottery result and a plurality of types of specific lottery results;
Reel control means for executing control related to the plurality of reels, including stop control for stopping the plurality of rotating reels based on the lottery result derived by the lottery means and the operation result of the stop operation means; It is equipped with
The first control means includes
Based on the fact that the specific lottery result is derived by the lottery means, the privilege setting for the AT period is executed,
When executing the privilege setting, the information for affirming execution of the privilege setting is transmitted to the second control means,
When the predetermined lottery result is derived during the AT period, operation information related to an operation is transmitted to the second control means,
The second control means includes
Based on the fact that the operation information has been transmitted, execute operation information notification for notifying information related to an operation for obtaining a game result advantageous to the player,
Execute the first effect to notify the presence or absence of execution of the privilege setting,
Before the first effect, execute a second effect that suggests that the first effect is performed,
If the execution of the privilege setting is affirmed in the first effect, a third effect that suggests the lottery result that triggered the execution of the privilege setting out of the plurality of types of specific lottery results is executed. And
When the execution of the privilege setting is affirmed in the first effect, in the second effect, a lottery result that triggers execution of the privilege setting among the plurality of types of specific lottery results. A game stand characterized by suggesting different lottery results. A plurality of reels that are subjected to multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
Start operation means operated to start rotation of the plurality of reels;
Stop operation means operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
Directing means;
A first control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Based on the information transmitted from the first control means, the second control means for controlling the effect means and executing an effect related to the game,
The first control means includes
A lottery means for executing a lottery based on the start of the game and deriving one lottery result from a plurality of types of lottery results including a plurality of types of special lottery results;
Reel control means for executing control related to the plurality of reels, including stop control for stopping the plurality of rotating reels based on the lottery result derived by the lottery means and the operation result of the stop operation means; It is equipped with
The first control means includes
Based on the fact that the special lottery result has been derived, set a special gaming state advantageous to the player,
When the special lottery result is derived, information on the operation of the stop operation means according to the special lottery result is transmitted to the second control means,
The second control means includes
Execute a first effect to inform whether or not the special lottery result has been derived,
Before the first effect, execute a second effect that suggests that the first effect is performed,
When informing that the special lottery result has been derived in the first performance, the operation of the stop operation means according to the special lottery result derived from the plurality of types of special lottery results A game stand characterized by performing a third effect suggesting the special lottery result by informing information. A plurality of reels that are subjected to multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
Start operation means operated to start rotation of the plurality of reels;
Stop operation means operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
Directing means;
A first control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Based on the information transmitted from the first control means, the second control means for controlling the effect means and executing an effect related to the game,
The first control means includes
Lottery means for executing a lottery based on the start of a game and deriving one lottery result from a plurality of types of lottery results including a predetermined lottery result, a specific lottery result, and a plurality of types of special lottery results; ,
Reel control means for executing control related to the plurality of reels, including stop control for stopping the plurality of rotating reels based on the lottery result derived by the lottery means and the operation result of the stop operation means; It is equipped with
The first control means includes
Based on the fact that the special lottery result has been derived, set a special gaming state advantageous to the player,
Based on the fact that the specific lottery result is derived by the lottery means, the privilege setting for the AT period is executed,
In the case of executing the privilege setting, the stop operation according to the lottery result that triggered the execution of the privilege setting among the information of affirming the execution of the privilege setting and the plurality of types of specific lottery results Information about the operation of the means, and to the second control means,
When the predetermined lottery result is derived during the AT period, operation information related to an operation is transmitted to the second control means,
The second control means includes
Execute a first effect to inform whether or not the special lottery result has been derived,
Before the first effect, execute a second effect that suggests that the first effect is performed,
When informing that the special lottery result has been derived in the first production, a third production is performed that suggests the special lottery result that is derived from the multiple types of special lottery results. ,
When notifying that the special lottery result is derived in the first effect, in the second effect, what is the derived special lottery result among the plurality of types of special lottery results? A game stand characterized by suggesting different lottery results. A plurality of reels that are subjected to multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
Start operation means operated to start rotation of the plurality of reels;
Stop operation means operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
Directing means;
A first control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Based on the information transmitted from the first control means, the second control means for controlling the effect means and executing an effect related to the game,
The first control means includes
A lottery is executed based on the start of the game, and one lottery result is obtained from a plurality of types of lottery results including a predetermined lottery result, one or more specific lottery results, and one or more special lottery results. Lottery means to derive,
Reel control means for executing control related to the plurality of reels, including stop control for stopping the plurality of rotating reels based on the lottery result derived by the lottery means and the operation result of the stop operation means; It is equipped with
The first control means includes
Based on the fact that the special lottery result has been derived, set a special gaming state advantageous to the player,
When the special lottery result is derived, information on the operation of the stop operation means according to the special lottery result is transmitted to the second control means,
Based on the fact that the specific lottery result is derived by the lottery means, the privilege setting for the AT period is executed,
In the case of executing the privilege setting, the stop operation according to the lottery result that triggered the execution of the privilege setting among the information of affirming the execution of the privilege setting and the plurality of types of specific lottery results Information about the operation of the means, and to the second control means,
When the predetermined lottery result is derived during the AT period, operation information related to an operation is transmitted to the second control means,
The second control means includes
Based on the fact that the operation information has been transmitted, execute operation information notification for notifying information related to an operation for obtaining a game result advantageous to the player,
Execute a first effect to notify the presence or absence of a state advantageous to the player by either the execution of the privilege setting and the derivation of the special lottery result,
Before the first effect, execute a second effect that suggests that the first effect is performed,
In the first performance, when the player has affirmed a state advantageous to the player by either executing the privilege setting or deriving the special lottery result, the lottery result that triggered the advantageous state is determined. A game stand characterized in that a third effect suggesting a lottery result triggered by the advantageous state is executed by notifying information relating to the operation of the stop operation means. A plurality of reels that are subjected to multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
Start operation means operated to start rotation of the plurality of reels;
Stop operation means operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels;
Directing means;
A first control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Based on the information transmitted from the first control means, the second control means for controlling the effect means and executing an effect related to the game,
The first control means includes
A lottery is executed based on the start of the game, and one lottery result is obtained from a plurality of types of lottery results including a predetermined lottery result, one or more specific lottery results, and one or more special lottery results. Lottery means to derive,
Reel control means for executing control related to the plurality of reels, including stop control for stopping the plurality of rotating reels based on the lottery result derived by the lottery means and the operation result of the stop operation means; It is equipped with
The first control means includes
Based on the fact that the special lottery result has been derived, set a special gaming state advantageous to the player,
Based on the fact that the specific lottery result is derived by the lottery means, the privilege setting for the AT period is executed,
In the case of executing the privilege setting, the stop operation according to the lottery result that triggered the execution of the privilege setting among the information of affirming the execution of the privilege setting and the plurality of types of specific lottery results Information about the operation of the means, and to the second control means,
When the predetermined lottery result is derived during the AT period, operation information related to an operation is transmitted to the second control means,
The second control means includes
Based on the fact that the operation information has been transmitted, execute operation information notification for notifying information related to an operation for obtaining a game result advantageous to the player,
Execute a first effect to notify the presence or absence of a state advantageous to the player by either the execution of the privilege setting and the derivation of the special lottery result,
Before the first effect, execute a second effect that suggests that the first effect is performed,
In the first production, when an affirmative state for the player by executing the privilege setting is affirmed, information on the operation of the stop operation means according to the lottery result that triggered the advantageous state is notified. To perform a third effect that suggests the lottery result that triggered the advantageous state,
In the case of affirming a state advantageous to the player by deriving the special lottery result in the first production, the special lottery derived from the plurality of types of special lottery results in the second production. A game stand characterized by suggesting a lottery result different from the result.