JP2017029406A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine designed on a consideration of players' difference in skill.SOLUTION: The game machine includes privilege notification means for notifying a player privileges. The privilege notification means notifies the player of the privileges, on the basis of a performance of a non-game-progress operation irrelevant to a progress of a game. If the non-game-progress operation was performed in a first game where a first privilege was granted, the first privilege is to be notified. If the non-game-progress operation was not performed in the first game, the first privilege is not to be notified, and in the game thereafter, when in a prescribed occasion where the non-game-progress operation was performed, the first privilege is to be notified.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 35

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. In this slot machine, a predetermined number of game media are used and the start lever is operated, so that a lottery for determining a combination from a plurality of combinations is performed and a plurality of reels are rotated to be determined. The reel is stopped based on the operation result of the internal winning combination which is a combination and the stop button, the winning of the combination is determined according to the stopped reel mode, and a profit corresponding to the winning combination is given. (For example, patent document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 5560467

  Such game machines have different skills (operation techniques, knowledge, etc.) depending on the player, and there is still a need to develop game machines that take into account such differences in skills.

  However, the development of the recent game machines has been focused on the development of a high game play rate and a beautiful image, and no game machines have been developed in consideration of differences in skills.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a game table that takes into account the difference in the skill of the player.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem,
Rotating a plurality of reels with a plurality of types of symbols, stopping the plurality of rotated reels, and executing a game that gives a profit according to the mode of the stopped plurality of reels. It is a gaming machine that can grant a privilege that makes it easy to acquire,
Provided with privilege notification means for reporting the privilege,
The privilege notification means includes:
Informing the privilege based on a non-game progress operation unrelated to the progress of the game,
When the non-game progress operation is performed in the first game to which the first privilege is granted, the first privilege is notified,
If the non-game progress operation is not performed in the first game, the first privilege is not notified, and if the non-game progress operation is performed in the subsequent game, It is a thing which alert | reports the privilege of.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game stand which considered the difference in the skill of a player 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. No. shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the detail of 10-21 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. It is a flowchart of the internal lottery process (step S105) in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main operation condition specific effect execution process (step S1017) in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the production | presentation state management process (step S1019) at the time of the internal lottery process in FIG. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the lottery probability of the number of additional games, (b) is a figure which shows an example of the lottery probability of the number of AT sets. 11 is a flowchart of a winning determination process (step S117) in FIG. It is a flowchart of the state update process (step S119) in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the state update process production | presentation state management process (step S1403) in FIG. 4 is a flowchart of main processing executed by a CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400. (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. 20 is a flowchart of effect control processing (step S309) in FIG. It is a flowchart of the internal lottery command reception effect control process (step S3003) in FIG. It is a flowchart of the sub operation effect execution process (step S3115) in FIG. It is a flowchart of the effect control process (step S3007) at the time of winning determination command reception in FIG. It is a flowchart of the effect control process (step S3011) at the time of state update command reception in FIG. It is a figure which shows the lottery probability of a sub precursor game number. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of an added game number notification process (step S3017) in FIG. 21. (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. (A) is a figure which shows the flow from the internal winning of special part 1 to winning special part 1 when the production state is the normal production state, and (b) is the state where the production state is the AT ready state. Or it is a figure in the case of AT execution effect state which shows the flow after winning special prize 1 after special winning 1 is won internally. (A) is a figure which shows the operation condition specific effect (the 1st time) at the time of internal winning to the re-game player 1-7-8, (b) is internal winning to the re-game player 1-7-8. It is a figure which shows the operation condition specific effect in the case (after the 2nd time). It is a figure which shows the difference in the advantage according to a precursor period. It is a figure which shows the modification of a main precursor period and a sub precursor period. It is a figure which shows the difference by the duplicate combination at the time of internal winning of special combination 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the difference in operation | movement according to the grant condition of AT game at the time of the winning of the re-game player 2. It is a figure which shows the flow of operation | movement when there is addition of the number of internal AT games.

  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, based on the reception of the rotation start instruction operation, whether or not the internal winning of a plurality of types of roles (internal winning combination) is determined by lottery is determined (derived), and each of the plurality of reels has a predetermined rotation stop instruction. Rotation is stopped individually by accepting an operation, and game media is paid out if the condition determined by the combination based on the result of the lottery and the combination of symbols when the reels are stopped matches a predetermined payout condition. If it does not match, it is a gaming machine that proceeds with a series of games that are terminated 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 4 shown in the figure). The symbol displayed on the left reel middle symbol, the symbol displayed on the lower column of the left reel 110 (position 7 in the figure), the symbol displayed on the left reel lower symbol, and the upper part of the middle reel 111 (position 2 in the diagram). 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), the symbol displayed on the middle reel middle symbol, and the symbol displayed on the bottom of the middle reel 111 (position 8 in the diagram). The symbol displayed on the lower stage of the middle reel, the upper stage of the right reel 112 (position 3 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 6 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 plurality of combinations of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display device. In this embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 100. However, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  A backlight (not shown) for illuminating the individual symbols displayed on the symbol display window 113 is disposed on the back of each 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 lower symbol, the middle reel middle symbol and the right reel upper symbol winning line L2. , Left reel upper symbol, middle reel middle symbol and right reel lower symbol, lower right winning line L3, left reel upper symbol, middle reel upper symbol, right reel upper symbol, upper reel line L4, left reel There are provided five winning lines, a lower winning line L5 configured by a lower symbol, a middle reel lower symbol, and a right reel lower symbol. 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. ~ L5 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 5 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.

  The notification lamp 123 is, for example, a lamp that informs the player that a specific winning combination (specifically, a special combination) has been won internally in an internal lottery that will be described later, or that a special gaming state will be described later. is there. 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 (hereinafter referred to as the 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. In the following, it may be expressed as being given to the player in the same meaning as being paid out to the player. The payout number display 127 is also used for an operation condition specifying effect described later. The stored number display 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127 are 7-segment (SEG) displays.

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

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139 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. Further, an operation order in which the first stop operation is the stop operation of the left reel 110 is called “forward press operation order” or simply “forward press”, and a 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 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. The liquid crystal display device 157 corresponds to an example of privilege notification 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. Here, with respect to the main control unit 300, if the data capacity is increased, it becomes difficult to confirm the program, and there is a problem of security deterioration such as a hotbed of unauthorized modification. And the data capacity of the RAM 308 are limited. The main control unit 300 described below corresponds to an example of the lottery means and the reel stop 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.

  Further, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 422, and various kinds of lamps 420 (lamp 128, upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel 162 lamp, A bet button lamp 200, a reel backlight, etc.) are connected.

  The first sub-control unit 400 includes a voltage monitoring circuit 430 that monitors the voltage value of the power supplied from the power management unit (not shown) to the first sub-control unit 400. The voltage monitoring circuit 430 includes: When the voltage value of the power supply 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 402.

  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 symbol” is assigned to the frame number 19 on the left reel 110, “bell symbol” is assigned to the frame number 20 on the middle reel 111, and “seven 1” is assigned to the frame number 18 on the right reel 112. The “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. Yes.

<Type of winning prize>
Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The 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 1, a special combination 2, a replay combination 1-8, and a small combination 1-5. 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 roles 1 to 8 are roles that allow replaying 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 not accompanied by a medal payout (without medal payout) is displayed on an active line. The special combination 2 and the winning combination of the replaying combinations 1 to 8 are included.

  Special combination 1 and 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 combination 1 is “Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1” and the special combination 2 is “Seven 1-Seven 1-BAR”.

  When the special combination 1 and special combination 2 are 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 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. In other words, in a game that has been internally won for either special role 1 or special role 2, even if the special role is not won, the special role will be won internally in the next and subsequent games, and the corresponding symbol combinations will be complete. It will be easy to win. 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 either the special combination 1 or the special combination 2. Let When the special combination 1 is won and the game is shifted to the special game state, the game is shifted to the re-game low probability state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT1) when more than 360 cards are paid out. Further, when the special game 2 is won and the game is shifted to the special game state, the game is shifted to the re-game low probability state (RT1) when more than 126 cards are paid out. As described above, in this embodiment, the special combination 1 is configured to be more advantageous to the player than the special combination 2. The special game state (RT5) and the replay low probability state (RT1) will be described later.

  The re-game players 1 to 8 are a winning combination (operating combination) 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 "Bell-Replay-Replay", Replayer 5 is "Seven 2-Replay-Replay", Replayer 6 is "BAR-Replay-Replay", Replayer 7 is "Seven 1-Seven 1-Replay". "The re-playing role 8 is" Seven 1-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 present embodiment, when providing a push order replay in which the re-game players to win 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. (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 stop control of the reels 110 to 112 is performed 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 role 2, the main control unit 300 determines that the replaying high probability state A (hereinafter referred to as 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 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 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 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. 6A shows these five gaming 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. The conditions for the transition of the game state include, for example, winning a predetermined combination, winning a predetermined combination internally, stopping a specific symbol combination 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 view showing a lottery table of combinations in each gaming state, and FIG. It is a figure which shows the detail of 10-21 lottery tables. In these drawings, the horizontal axis represents each gaming state, and the vertical axis represents the lottery value (the size of the range of the lottery data) associated with the mode in which each winning combination is won internally (single, overlapping). As will be described later, in this embodiment, the winning combination is determined (winning), and the winning combination (winning winning combination) is determined based on the result. This lot drawing is referred to as internal lottery. The determination by internal lottery is called internal winning. Further, the “internally winning combination” may be referred to as “internally winning combination”.

  In FIG. 7, special role 1 + small role 1 indicates that special role 1 and small role 1 overlap with each other, and that special role 2 + small role 1 is a special role 2. This indicates that the small role 1 is duplicated and won internally (Nos. 3 and 4 in FIG. 7). Special role 1 + small role 2 indicates that special role 1 and small role 2 are duplicated and the internal winning state is obtained. Special role 2 + small role 2 is a combination of special role 2 and small role 2. It shows that it will be in the state which won internally by duplication (No. 5, 6 of FIG. 7). Special role 1 + small role 3-4-5 indicates that special role 1 and small role 3-4-5, which will be described later, overlap with each other and are in an internal winning state. Special role 2 + small role 3 -4-5 indicates that the special combination 2 and the small combination 3-4-5 which will be described later are duplicated and are in an internal winning state (Nos. 7 and 8 in FIG. 7). Re-playing role 1-7-8 indicates that re-playing role 1, re-playing role 7 and re-playing role 8 are duplicated and become an internal winning state. This indicates that the small roles 3 to 5 are duplicated and become the internal winning state (Nos. 22 and 28 in FIG. 7).

  In this embodiment, when a special combination and another combination are duplicated and an internal winning is made, the other winning combination is preferentially won. Further, even in the special combination internal winning state (RT4, state where the special combination is carried over), a configuration is adopted in which a winning combination is given priority if any combination is won internally. However, it is not limited to the composition of such a preferential winning, but for example, a symbol constituting a special role and another role that may be internally won in duplicate with this special role (a role that is internally won in a special role internal winning state) In addition, a configuration may be adopted in which the symbols constituting the above are arranged beyond the maximum pull-in range in at least one reel. In this configuration, any one of the above symbols can be stopped (targeted) on at least one reel, so that depending on the player's operation, the special combination or other internal winning combination overlapping with this special combination is possible. Any of the roles can be awarded.

  In FIG. 8, replaying role 1-2 indicates that replaying roles 1 and 2 are duplicated, and the replaying role 1-2-4 is the replaying role. 1, 2, and 4 are the internal winning states, and re-playing combination 1-2-5 is the state where re-playing roles 1, 2, and 5 are internally winning The re-playing role 1-2-6 indicates that the re-playing roles 1, 2, and 6 are in an internal winning state, and the re-playing role 1-2-4 -5 indicates that the re-playing roles 1, 2, 4, 5 are duplicated, and the re-playing roles 1-2-4-6 are re-playing roles 1, 2, 4 and 5 4 and 6 overlap each other and indicate that the state has been won internally (No. 10 to 15 in FIG. 8). In addition, the re-game combination 1 & 2 in FIG. 7 is a general term for what indicates that at least the re-play game combinations 1 and 2 are in the internal winning state (No. 10 to 15 in FIG. 8), and the lottery value No. in FIG. It is the sum total of 10-15 lottery values.

  In FIG. 8, the re-playing role 1-3 indicates that the re-playing roles 1, 3 are duplicated, and the re-playing role 1-3-4 1, 3, and 4 are the internal winning states, and the re-playing player 1-3-5 is in the state where the re-playing roles 1, 3, and 5 are overlapping and won internally. The re-playing role 1-3-6 indicates that the re-playing roles 1, 3, and 6 are duplicated, and the re-playing role 1-3-4 -5 indicates that the re-playing roles 1, 3, 4, 5 are duplicated, and the re-playing role 1-3-4-6 indicates that the re-playing roles 1-3, 4-6 4 and 6 overlap each other and indicate that the internal winning state is obtained (Nos. 16 to 21 in FIG. 8). In addition, the re-game players 1 & 3 in FIG. 7 are a collective term for at least the re-game players 1 and 3 indicating that they are in the internal winning state (Nos. 16 to 21 in FIG. 8), and their lottery values. No. in FIG. It is the sum of lottery values of 16-21.

  In each gaming state described below, the internal winning probability of the combination is obtained from the lottery data prepared in the ROM 306 and numerical data corresponding to the range of the lottery data corresponding to the internal winning type (single and overlapping) of each combination. It is obtained by a value divided by numerical data (for example, 65536) in the range of random values acquired at the time of internal lottery. For example, in the re-playing low probability state (RT1), the lottery value when only the small combination 1 is internal winning alone is 512, and the probability that the small combination 1 is internal winning independently 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 winning 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 slot machine 100 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 replay low probability state (RT1), the winning combination 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 (RT1), the internal winning of the role includes special role 1 (single), special role 2 (single), special role 1 + 2 + small role 1, special role 1-2 + small role 2, There are special roles 1 to 2 + small role 3-4-5, replay role 1 (single), replay role 1 & 2, small roles 1 to 5 (single), and small role 3-4-5. If the winning combination is not won internally, the game will be lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination will not be 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, there is a case where the fact that the winning combination is not won is expressed as “winning a loss”.

  Here, the re-game player 1 & 2 will be described. As described above, the re-game combination 1 & 2 is a general term for indicating that at least the re-play game combination 1 and the re-play game combination 2 are in an internal winning state. In this embodiment, the re-playing role 1 & 2 has been won internally by re-playing role 1-2, re-playing role 1-2-4, re-playing role 1-2-5, 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. For the combinations of these combinations, the operation order of left middle right, left and right middle, middle left and right, middle right left, right left middle, and right middle left is sequentially associated 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 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 / right middle, middle left / right, middle right left, right left Middle, right, middle, left, 6 ways). In the present embodiment, a combination of the replaying roles 4 to 6 and the replaying role 1 and the replaying role 2 provides a plurality of replaying roles 1 & 2 in which each of the plurality of operation orders is a correct operation order. It can be said that. It should be noted that between combinations of combinations corresponding to the replaying roles 1 & 2, for example, assuming that the replaying role 1-2 is internally won and the replaying role 2 is aimed, 2-2-4 and re-gamer 1-2-5 are internally elected, and if re-gamer 2 is targeted for any combination, In other combinations, there is a relationship that makes it impossible to aim at the re-game player 2. This re-game combination 1 & 2 is a combination of combinations in which it is difficult to guess the correct operation sequence in a situation where an operation condition to be described later is not notified. A combination of the combinations in which the re-game players to win are determined by the operation order like the re-game players 1 & 2 may be referred to as “push order replay”. The operation condition is a condition configured by at least one of the operation order and the operation timing.

  In the present embodiment, the lottery probabilities of the combinations of the combinations corresponding to the replaying combinations 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, the combination of combinations such that the correct operation sequence requires a lower left lottery probability that requires the first stop at the left or does not provide such a combination in the first place. It may be a configuration in which bias is given to the internal winning probability for. In this case, it is easier to win the re-gamer 2 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 for the combination of combinations, there may be advantages and disadvantages depending on the operation order.

  Further, in the present embodiment, by providing a plurality of combinations of roles 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. However, it may be configured such that, for example, a combination of one combination of re-playing combinations 1 & 2 is provided and the correct operation sequence is determined by lottery when the combination of the combinations is won internally.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the combination of the combination which matched the correct operation order about the re-playing combination 1 & 2 is used, but the combination of the combination which matched the correct operation timing like the small combinations 3-5 mentioned later is used. It may be used.

  Next, the small combinations 3 to 5 will be described. The small roles 3 to 5 are roles that require the operation timing of the left stop operation when winning the corresponding roles. 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 of the display window 113 (position 4 in FIG. 2) is the correct operation timing. . In this case, the Seven 1 symbol stops on one of the left reels 110. When the subsequent stop operation is performed, the bell symbol stops on the winning line where the left reel Seven 1 symbol 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 stage of the display window 113 (position 4 shown in FIG. 2) is the correct operation timing. It becomes. In this case, the Seven 1 symbol stops at the middle stage of the left reel 110 (position 4 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 for the small combination 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 stage of the display window 113 (position 4 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 of the display window 113 (position 4 shown in FIG. 2) is the correct operation timing. . 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 stops on the winning line where the left reel Seven 2 symbol 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 at which the symbols indicated by symbol numbers 7 to 11 of the left reel 110 are in the middle of the display window 113 (position 4 shown in FIG. 2) is the correct operation timing. It becomes. In this case, the Seven 2 symbol stops at the middle stage of the left reel 110 (position 4 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 symbol numbers 7 to 11 of the left reel 110 are in the middle stage of the display window 113 (position 4 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 at which the symbols shown in symbol numbers 0 to 5 and 20 of the left reel 110 are in the middle of the display window 113 (position 4 in FIG. 2) is the correct operation timing. It becomes. 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 with the BAR symbol of the left reel, and the small part 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 of the display window 113 (position 4 in FIG. 2) is the correct operation timing. It becomes. In this case, the BAR symbol stops at the middle stage of the left reel 110 (position 4 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 of the display window 113 (position 4 shown in FIG. 2).

  As described above, the small combinations 3 to 5 are internal winning combinations alone, 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, as described above, the roles such as the 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. A similar arrangement may be used for the reels.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a combination in which correct operation timings are associated with the small combinations 3 to 5 is used, but a combination in which the correct operation order is associated may be used, such as the re-playing combination 1 & 2 described above. .

  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 symbol numbers 14 to 18 of the left reel 110 are in the middle stage of the display window 113 (position 4 shown in FIG. 2), the winning line L1 is small. Wins the third role. 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 4 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 of the left reel 110 is at the middle of the display window 113 (position 4 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. 6 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), the winning combination 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 internal winning of the role includes special role 1 (single), special role 2 (single), special role 1-2 and small role 1, special role 1-2 and small role 2 , Special role 1-2 + small role 3-4-5, replay role 1 (single), replay role 1 & 2, replay role 1 & 3, small role 1-5 (single), small role 3-4-5 . If the winning combination is not won internally, the game will be lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination will not be displayed.

  Here, the re-game players 1 & 3 will be described. As described above, the re-game combination 1 & 3 is a general term for indicating that at least the re-play game combination 1 and the re-play game combination 3 are in an internal winning state. In the present embodiment, the re-playing role 1 & 3 is internally won. The re-playing role 1-3, the re-playing role 1-3-4, the re-playing role 1-3-5, the re-playing role 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. For the combinations of these combinations, the operation order of left middle right, left and right middle, middle left and right, middle right left, right left middle, and right middle left is sequentially associated 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 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 / right middle, middle left / right, middle right left, right left Middle, right, middle, left, 6 ways). In the present embodiment, a combination of the replaying roles 4 to 6 and the replaying role 1 and the replaying role 3 provides a plurality of replaying roles 1 & 3 in which each of the plurality of operation orders is a correct operation order. It can be said that. It should be noted that between combinations of re-playing roles 1 & 3 corresponding to re-playing roles 1 & 3, for example, assuming that the re-playing role 1-3 is internally won, and trying to re-play the first role 1, the actual re-playing role 1 -3-4 and re-player 1-3-5 are internally elected, and if re-player 1 is targeted for any combination, In other combinations, there is a relationship that makes it impossible to aim at the re-game player 1. This re-game combination 1 & 3 is a combination of combinations in which it is difficult to guess the correct operation sequence in a situation where an operation condition to be described later is not notified. A combination of the combinations in which the re-game players to win are determined by the operation order like the re-game players 1 & 3 may be referred to as “push order replay”.

  In the present embodiment, the lottery probabilities of the combinations of the combinations corresponding to the replaying combinations 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 merely an example. For example, a combination of combinations such that the correct operation order requires a left first stop and a lottery probability of combinations is not provided, or such combinations of combinations are not provided in the first place. A configuration may be used in which bias is given to the internal winning probability for the combination. In this case, it is easier to win the re-gamer 1 by performing the stop operation in the order of the first right stop or the middle first stop than in the stop operation in the first left stop operation order. Thus, by providing a bias in the internal winning probability for the combination of combinations, there may be advantages and disadvantages depending on the operation order.

  Further, in the present embodiment, by providing a plurality of combinations of roles 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. However, for example, a combination of one combination of re-playing combinations 1 & 3 may be provided, and the correct operation sequence may be determined by lottery when the combination of the combinations is won internally.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the combination of the combination which matched the correct operation order is used for the re-playing combination 1 & 3, but the combination of the combination which matched the correct operation timing like the small combination 3-5 mentioned above is used. It may be used.

  FIG. 6 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 this embodiment, the winning of the replaying role 3 is 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 re-playing high probability state B (RT3), the winning combination is drawn 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 internal winnings of the combination include special combination 1 (single), special combination 2 (single), special combination 1 + 2 + small combination 1, special combination 1-2 + small combination 2. , Special roles 1 to 2 + small roles 3-4-5, replay roles 1 (independent), replay roles 1 & 3, small roles 1 to 5 (single), and small roles 3-4-5. If the winning combination is not won internally, the game will be lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination will not be displayed.

  FIG. 6 shows that when the re-playing combination 3 is won, the game shifts to the re-playing high probability state A (RT2). 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 present embodiment, the winning of the replaying role 3 is set as a condition for shifting to the replaying high probability state A (RT2). 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 combination internal winning state (RT4) is a state in which the internal winning flag corresponding to the special combination is set to ON (special combination internal winning state). In this special combination internal winning state (RT4), the internal winning combination is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT4” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

  In this special combination internal winning state (RT4), the internal winning of the combination includes re-playing combination 1 (single), re-playing combination 1-7-8, small combination 1-5 (single), small combination 3-4 There is -5. If the winning combination has not been won internally (32744/65536), the player can stop the operation at a predetermined timing to respond to the special winning combination corresponding to the internal winning flag of the special winning combination set to ON. The symbol combination to be displayed can be displayed.

  Here, the re-game player 1-7-8 will be described. The re-playing combination 1-7-8 is a combination having different winning combinations according to the stop operation. This will be specifically described below.

  First, the operation conditions for winning the regame player 7 and the regame player 8 will be described. This operation condition is a condition that requires both the operation order and the operation timing. The operation order required here is left middle right. Hereinafter, the timing required for each operation will be described.

  First, the timing of the first left stop operation for winning the re-game player 7 and the re-game player 8 is as follows. The symbols shown in the symbol numbers 14 to 18 of the left reel 110 are shown in the middle of the display window 113 (see 4 in FIG. 2). Timing). When the first left stop operation is performed at this timing, the Seven 1 symbol stops at the middle stage of the left reel 110 (position 4 shown in FIG. 2).

  Next, the timing of the second middle stop operation in a state where the first one symbol is stopped at the middle stage (position 4 shown in FIG. 2) of the left reel 110 by the first left stop operation described above will be described. In this state, the timing of the middle second stop operation for winning the re-playing combination 7 is that the symbols indicated by symbol numbers 14 to 18 of the middle reel 111 are in the middle of the display window 113 (position 5 in FIG. 2). It is a certain timing. When the middle second stop operation is performed at this timing, the Seven 1 symbol stops at the middle stage of the middle reel 111 (position 5 shown in FIG. 2). For the subsequent right third stop operation, the replay symbol stops at the middle stage of the right reel 112 (position 8 shown in FIG. 2) regardless of the operation timing, and the replay player 7 is won.

  On the other hand, the timing of the middle second stop operation in a state where the Seven 1 symbol is stopped at the middle stage of the left reel 110 (position 4 shown in FIG. 2) is different from the operation timing for winning the re-game player 7. In this case, the replay symbol stops at the middle stage of the middle reel 111 (position 5 shown in FIG. 2). As for the subsequent right third stop operation, the replay symbol stops at the middle stage of the right reel 112 (position 8 shown in FIG. 2) regardless of the operation timing, and the replaying game 8 is won.

  The operation conditions for winning a prize for the replaying role 7 and the replaying role 8 when the replaying role 1-7-8 is internally won have been described above. If the player is operated under an operating condition different from the operating condition (the operating order is an operating order other than the left middle right), the re-game player 1 is won.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 6, 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), the winning combination is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the “RT5” column on the horizontal axis shown in FIG. In the special winning state, there are small winning combination 1 (single), small winning combination 2 (single), and small winning combination 3-4-5.

  FIG. 6 shows that in the special gaming state (RT5), when a payout exceeding a prescribed number (for example, 360 cards when winning a special role 1 and 126 cards when winning a special role 2) is made, replaying A transition to a low probability state (RT1) is shown.

  In the present embodiment, the special gaming state (RT5) ends when a specified number of payouts are executed. For example, the special gaming state (RT5) ends when a predetermined combination (for example, a single bonus) is won, or even a predetermined amount. 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 slot machine 100 according to the present 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, there is a case where an operation condition specifying production that suggests the correct operation sequence or the correct operation timing for the winning combination or combination of internal winnings may be executed. More specifically, the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 is executed using the payout number display device 127, and the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub control unit 400 is executed using the liquid crystal display device 157 or the like. . Hereinafter, the AT preparation effect state and the AT execution effect state in which the operation condition specifying effect can be executed are collectively referred to as an AT (assist time) effect state. Here, the 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 suggesting the operation timing or the operation order is executed so as to bring a result advantageous to the player according to the winning combination or combination of winning combinations. 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. Note that these combinations or combinations of combinations are referred to as AT combinations.

  The replaying combination 1 & 2 is a combination of the winning combinations in the replaying low probability state (RT1) and the replaying high probability state A (RT2). When the combination of these combinations is won internally, either the re-game combination 1 or the re-play game combination 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.

  Re-playing combinations 1 & 3 are combinations of winning combinations internally in the re-playing high probability state A (RT2) and the replaying high probability state B (RT3). When this combination of winning combinations is won internally, either the replaying role 1 or the replaying 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.

  FIG. 9A shows the operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 when the re-game player 1 & 2 is internally won, and FIG. 9B shows the case where the re-game player 1 & 3 is internally won. The operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 is shown. In the present embodiment, of the two 7-segment displays provided in the payout number display 127, the right side is used for suggesting the correct operation sequence. 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, as shown in FIG. In the column 10, “1” indicating that the correct answer operation order is left middle right when the combination of the combinations (re-playing combination 1-2) is internally won 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, in FIG. In the column 17, “2” indicating that the correct operation sequence is right and left when this combination of combinations (re-playing combination 1-3-4) is internally won is displayed on the right side of the payout number display 127. Are displayed on the 7-segment display.

  The small roles 3 to 5 are internal winning combinations 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). It is. When this winning combination is won internally, the corresponding small winning combination can be won, but it is necessary to perform the stopping 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. 9C shows an operation condition specifying effect by the main control unit 300 in the case where a small combination 3 to 5 is internally won. In the present embodiment, of the seven 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 present embodiment, when a winning combination other than the small roles 3 to 5 is won internally, the left side of the two 7-segment display in the payout number display 127 is not used. The correct operation timing corresponding to each combination is suggested as it is. For example, in FIG. In the column 25, “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 slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, the operation condition specifying effect is executed when the AT preparation effect state and the AT execution effect state are set. These effect states are set according to the number of AT sets provided in the RAM 408 (sometimes referred to as the number of remaining AT sets). Here, the number of AT sets indicates the number of times the AT execution effect state is set, and is added by lottery based on the winning combination in the present embodiment. In the present 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 gaming state shifts to the re-gaming high probability state B (RT3). The AT execution effect state is set, and the number of games (internal AT game number) at 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 internal AT games ends, the number of internal 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 internal AT games is completed, the normal performance state is set (the AT execution performance state is terminated). In the present embodiment, there may be a case where a lottery for determining whether or not to add the number of internal AT games is executed based on the winning combination.

  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 internal AT games or the number of AT sets, not limited to the configuration of the present embodiment. Also good. Further, a lottery for determining whether to add the number of internal 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 this embodiment, the re-game combination 1 & 2, the re-game combination 1 & 3, and the small combinations 3-5 are used as AT combinations. These AT combinations are configured such that there are a plurality of combinations whose operation order or operation timing does not overlap, and two or more combinations of these combinations cannot be aimed at the same time. In the present embodiment, as the AT combination, a plurality of combinations whose operation order or operation timing does not overlap is adopted, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a combination whose operation conditions do not overlap may be employed. Here, the operation condition is a condition configured by at least one of the operation order and the operation timing.

  On the other hand, the re-playing role 1, the small role 1, the small role 2, and the small role 3-4-5 (No. 9, 23, 24, 28 in FIG. 7) have other relationships that cannot be aimed at the same time. Is not employed as an AT role in this embodiment.

  Special roles 1 and 2 (Nos. 1 and 2 in FIG. 7) are adopted as AT roles because they have a relationship that cannot aim at other roles at the same time as small roles 3 to 5. May be. However, since the special combination 1 and special combination 2 are combinations in which the internal winning state is carried over without winning a prize, they are not adopted as AT combinations in this embodiment. Furthermore, the special role 1 and special role 2 and other roles that are internally won in duplicate (Nos. 3 to 8 in FIG. 7) are also the same as the special role 1 and special role 2 that are independently won internally. In addition, although it may be adopted as an AT role, it is not adopted as an AT role in this embodiment.

  In the present 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 present 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 present 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 this 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 present embodiment, when the correct operation conditions are the same, the same display content is adopted regardless of the internal winning combination. However, different display contents may be used for each internal winning combination.

  In the present embodiment, since the payout number display device 127 is not used for payout until all stop operations are performed, 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.

  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 is input executes a main control unit main process shown in FIG. 10 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306 after being reset by a reset interrupt.

  When the power is turned on, first, various initial settings are made in step S101. In this initial setting, setting of a stack initial value to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of interrupt prohibition, initial setting of the I / O 310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, operation permission to the WDT 314, and initial setting Set the value.

  In step S103, a game start process is executed. In this game start process, first, whether or not a medal has been inserted is checked, 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. Also, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated. If there is an operation of the start lever 135, the number of inserted medals is determined and a valid winning line is determined.

  In step S105, an internal lottery process is executed. In this processing, a lottery table of combinations of combinations or combinations stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current gaming state, and combinations of combinations of combinations or combinations corresponding to random numbers acquired from the random number generation circuit 316 are selected. Processing is executed. The combination or combination of combinations selected here is referred to as an internal winning combination (or internal winning combination). 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 internal winning combination. 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 the reels 110 to 112, and preparation for transmission of a rotation start command is performed. 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.

  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.

  In step S117, a winning determination process is performed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

  In step S121, if any winning combination with a payout is won in the winning determination process, 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 determined as the number of payouts. Displayed on the display 127. Note that the display of the correct operation condition on the payout number display device 127 is ended at the time of the third stop operation, and the display of the correct operation condition and the grant are provided by providing a period during which nothing is displayed before the display of the grant number. The number display is not confused.

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

<Main controller 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 (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. 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 that have been prepared for transmission in the main processing, timer interruption 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 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 lottery command, production command accompanying production lottery processing, reel rotation start command accompanying the start of rotation of reels 110 to 112, stop Stop button reception command accompanying reception of the operation of buttons 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, Status update command), bits 0-10 are command data ( Is composed of 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, a timer interrupt end process is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, a process of 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 specific variables and stack pointers for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery, is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and used area of the RAM 308 Is derived and stored in the RAM 308, and a power flag indicating that the power interruption process has been performed is set to ON.

  Next, details of the internal lottery process (step S105) in the main process of the main control unit in FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the internal lottery process (step S105) in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1001, a lottery table of combinations of combinations and combinations stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current gaming state, and a combination corresponding to the random number value acquired from the random number generation circuit 316 is selected (internally). The lottery will be lottery).

  In step S1003, operation condition specifying information is generated. Here, the operation condition specifying information is information that makes it possible to specify the correct operation condition corresponding to each when the AT combination is won internally. Further, this operation condition specifying information is information that can specify that if the AT combination is not won internally. For example, when the internal winning combination is any one of the re-playing roles 1 & 2, re-playing roles 1 & 3, and the small roles 3-5, the correct operation conditions (the above-described correct operation sequence or correct operation timing) in the game Is stored separately from the internal winning combination information. In addition, when an internal winning other than the AT role is won, the operation condition specifying information is not generated.

  In step S1005, internal winning result specifying information is generated. The internal winning result specifying information is information that can identify the group to which the AT combination belongs when the internal winning combination is the AT combination, and when the internal winning combination is other than the AT combination, It is identifiable information.

  For example, when the internal winning combination is re-game combination 1 & 2 (No. 10 to 15 in FIGS. 7 and 8), information (No. 10 in FIGS. 7 and 8) indicating the re-play combination 1-2 is obtained. This is stored as internal winning result specifying information indicating the group of re-game players 1 & 2. Further, when the internal winning combination is the re-game combination 1 & 3 (No. 16 to 21 in FIGS. 7 and 8), information (No. 16 in FIGS. 7 and 8) indicating the re-play combination 1-3 is displayed. This is stored as internal winning result specifying information indicating the group of re-game players 1 & 3. Further, when the internal winning combination is 3 to 5 (No. 25 to 27 in FIG. 7), the information (No. 25 in FIG. 7) indicating the small combination 3 is assigned to the group of the small combinations 3 to 5. Is stored as the internal winning result specifying information. When the internal winning combination is not one of the replaying combination 1 & 2, the replaying combination 1 & 3, and the small combination 3-5, information indicating the internal winning combination is stored as the internal winning result specifying information.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the internal winning result specifying information indicating the AT role group is configured to use the information indicating the role. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, information indicating the group is separately provided. It may be provided and stored as internal winning result specifying information.

  For example, when the re-game player 1 & 2 (No. 10 to 15 in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8) is won internally, the information indicating the re-game player 1-2 is set as the internal winning result specifying information by the above processing, so that It is configured so that it is not possible to determine which of the game combinations 1 & 2 is won internally. As described above, in the present embodiment, when an internal winning combination is given to the AT combination (re-playing combination 1 & 2, re-playing combination 1 & 3, small combination 3-5), the correct operation condition (the above-described correct operation) is determined only by the internal winning result identification information. The order or correct operation timing) cannot be determined. In other words, when the AT combination is won internally, the operation condition specifying information is required to determine the correct operation condition (the above-described correct operation order or correct operation timing).

  In step S1007, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a special combination internal winning state (RT4). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1013. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1009.

  In step S <b> 1009, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is repeated for the special combination 1 and the small combination 3-4-5. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1011. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1017.

  In step S1011, the delay extension flag is set on, and the process proceeds to step S1017.

  In step S1013, which proceeds when it is determined in step S1007 that the gaming state is not the special combination internal winning state (RT4), it is determined whether or not the main sign flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1015. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1017.

  In step S1015, the number of main precursor games is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S1017.

  In step S1017, a main operation condition specifying effect execution process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1019. Details of the main operation condition specifying effect execution process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1019, the internal lottery process effect state management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1021. The details of the internal lottery process effect state management process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1021, preparation for transmitting an internal lottery command is executed, and the internal lottery process is terminated. Note that the command prepared in this process is transmitted in the main control unit timer interrupt process (step S211 in FIG. 11).

  The internal lottery command includes the following information according to the rendering state of the main control unit 300. First, the internal lottery command in the normal effect state includes information that can identify the game state, the effect state, the number of AT sets, the state of the final notification flag, and internal winning result specifying information. Next, the internal lottery command in the AT preparation effect state includes operation condition specifying information in addition to the above information (information in the normal effect state) when the final notification flag is off. In addition, the internal lottery command in the AT execution effect state includes information that can specify the number of internal AT games in addition to the above information (information in the normal effect state). Condition specific information is included.

  Next, details of the main operation condition specifying effect execution process (step S1017) in the internal lottery process of FIG. 12 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main operation condition specifying effect execution process (step S1017) in FIG.

  First, in first step S1101, it is determined whether or not the effect state is a normal effect state. If this condition is satisfied, the main operation condition specifying effect execution process is terminated, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1103.

  In step S1103, it is determined whether or not an internal combination has been won for the AT combination. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1105; otherwise, the main operation condition specifying effect execution process is terminated.

  In step S1105, it is determined whether or not the main confirmation notification flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the main operation condition specifying effect execution process is terminated. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1107.

  In step S1107, an operation condition specifying effect for specifying the correct operation condition is executed, and the main operation condition specifying effect executing process is terminated. By executing this process, the operation condition corresponding to the operation condition specifying information (step S1003 in FIG. 12) generated in the internal lottery process is displayed on the payout number display 127.

  Next, the details of the internal lottery process effect state management process (step S1019) in the internal lottery process of FIG. 12 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the internal lottery processing effect state management process (step S1019) in FIG.

  First, in first step S1201, 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 S1203. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1205.

  In step S1203, 1 is subtracted from the number of internal AT games, and the process proceeds to step S1205.

  In step S1205, it is determined whether or not the small combination 1 or small combination 2 has been independently won (No. 23, 24 in FIG. 7). If this condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S1207. If not, the internal lottery process effect state management process is terminated.

  In step S1207, 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 S1209. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1215.

  In step S1209, a lottery for the number of added games is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1211. Details of the lottery will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1211, it is determined whether or not the number of additional games is won in the lottery in step S1209. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1213. Otherwise, the internal lottery process effect state management process is terminated.

  In step S1213, the number of internal AT games is updated based on the lottery result in step S1209. Thereafter, the internal lottery process effect state management process is terminated.

  In step S1207, which is performed when the effect state is not the AT execution effect state, the lottery for the number of AT sets is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1217. Details of the lottery will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1217, it is determined whether or not the number of AT sets has been won in the lottery in step S1215. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1219. If not, the internal lottery process effect state management process is terminated.

  In step S1219, the number of AT sets is updated based on the lottery result in step S1215. Thereafter, the internal lottery process effect state management process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the lottery for the number of extra games (step S1209) and the lottery for the number of AT sets (step S1215) in the internal lottery processing effect state management process of FIG. 14 will be described. FIG. 15A is a diagram illustrating an example of the lottery probability of the number of added games, and FIG. 15B is a diagram illustrating an example of the lottery probability of the number of AT sets.

  In the internal lottery processing effect state management process in FIG. 14, when the small combination 1 or small combination 2 is independently won internally (No. 23, 24 in FIG. 7), and the production state is the AT execution production state, A lottery for the number of added games is executed (step S1209 in FIG. 14). FIG. 15 (a) shows the lottery probabilities for the case where the game state is the high replay probability state B (RT3) and the special game state (RT5) in the lottery for the number of added games. It is shown that it differs depending on the combination (small combination 1 or small combination 2, No. 23, 24 in FIG. 7). Furthermore, with regard to the lottery probability in the case of the special gaming state (RT5), the special role that triggered the transition to the special gaming state is the special role 1 that is won in combination with the small role 3-4-5 ( It is shown that the difference also depends on whether or not No. 7) in FIG.

  For example, the value of the number of added games in the replay high probability state B (RT3) is as follows. First, in the case where the small combination 1 is independently won internally, the number of added games is 50 with a probability of 20% and 100 with a probability of 10%. In addition, when the small combination 2 is independently won internally, the number of added games is 10 with a probability of 20%, 30 with a probability of 20%, and 50 with a probability of 10%.

  In addition, in the special game state (RT5) caused by the special role other than the special role 1 (other than No. 7 in FIG. 7) won in duplicate with the small role 3-4-5, the value of the additional game number is as follows. It becomes like this. First, when the small combination 1 is independently won internally, the number of additional games is 50 with a probability of 40% and 100 with a probability of 20%. In addition, when the small combination 2 is independently won internally, the number of added games is 30 with a probability of 30%, 30 with a probability of 50%, and 50 with a probability of 20%.

  Further, in the special game state (RT5) caused by the special combination 1 (No. 7 in FIG. 7) won in duplicate with the small combination 3-4-5, the value of the additional game number is as follows. First, when the small combination 1 is independently won internally, the number of added games is 100 with a probability of 100%. In addition, when the small combination 2 is independently won internally, the number of added games is 30 with a probability of 50%, 50 with a probability of 30%, and 100 with a probability of 20%.

  In addition, in the lottery of the number of added games in the special game state (RT5), the special game state caused by the special combination 1 (No. 7 in FIG. 7) won in duplicate with the small role 3-4-5 is more The game is configured to be more advantageous (higher expected value) than the special game state caused by other special roles. That is, in the AT execution effect state, the special combination 1 (No. 7 in FIG. 7) won in duplicate with the small combination 3-4-5 is the special combination 1 (No. 7 in FIG. 7) that was won at other times. .1, 3, 5) is more advantageous to the player.

  In the internal lottery processing effect state management process of FIG. 14, the small winning combination 1 or small winning combination 2 is independently won internally (No. 23, 24 in FIG. 7), and the effect state is other than the AT execution effect state (normal effect state) Alternatively, in the case of the AT preparation effect state), a lottery for the number of AT sets is executed (step S1215 in FIG. 14). In FIG. 15B, in the lottery of the number of AT sets, the gaming state is the re-gaming low probability state (RT1) or the re-gaming high probability state A (RT2), and the special gaming state (RT5). It is shown that the lottery probabilities for the cases differ depending on the internal winning combination (small combination 1 or small combination 2, No. 23, 24 in FIG. 7). Furthermore, with regard to the lottery probability in the case of the special gaming state (RT5), the special role that triggered the transition to the special gaming state is the special role 1 that is won in combination with the small role 3-4-5 ( It is shown that the difference also depends on whether or not No. 7) in FIG.

  For example, the value of the number of AT sets in the replay low probability state (RT1) or the replay high probability state A (RT2) is as follows. First, when the small combination 1 is independently won internally, the number of AT sets is 1 with a probability of 30% and 3 with a probability of 10%. In addition, when the small combination 2 is independently won internally, the number of AT sets becomes 1 with a probability of 50%.

  In addition, in the special game state (RT5) caused by the special role other than the special role 1 (other than No. 7 in FIG. 7) won in duplicate with the small role 3-4-5, the value of the number of AT sets is as follows. It becomes like this. First, when the small combination 1 is independently won internally, the number of AT sets becomes 1 with a probability of 30% and becomes 3 with a probability of 20%. Further, when the small combination 2 is independently won internally, the number of AT sets becomes 1 with a probability of 70%.

  Further, in the special gaming state (RT5) caused by the special combination 1 (No. 7 in FIG. 7) won in duplicate with the small combination 3-4-5, the value of the number of AT sets is as follows. First, when the small combination 1 is independently won internally, the number of AT sets becomes 1 with a probability of 50% and becomes 3 with a probability of 50%. Further, when the small combination 2 is independently won internally, the number of AT sets is 1 with 80% probability and 3 with 20% probability.

  In the lottery of the number of AT sets in the special game state (RT5), the special game state caused by the special combination 1 (No. 7 in FIG. 7) won in duplicate with the small role 3-4-5 is more The game is configured to be more advantageous (higher expected value) than the special game state caused by other special roles. That is, in the normal production state or the AT preparation production state, the special combination 1 (No. 7 in FIG. 7) won in duplicate with the small role 3-4-5 is the special combination 1 (No. 7 in FIG. 7). It can be said that it is more advantageous to the player than No. 1, 3, 5) of FIG.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15B, in the normal performance state and the AT preparation performance state, If the number of AT sets hits 23, no. This is more advantageous than when the number of AT sets is 24. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the advantage / disadvantage with the number of AT sets, but may be configured to give the advantage / disadvantage with the initial number of AT games. You may take a method.

  Next, details of the winning determination process (step S117) in the main process of the main control unit in FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the winning determination process (step S117) in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1301, winning determination is performed. Specifically, 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. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1303.

  In step S1303, it is determined whether or not the special combination 1 has been won. 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 delay extension flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1307; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1311.

  In step S1307, the first value is set in the delay counter, and the process proceeds to step S1309. Note that the first value is larger than a second value described later.

  In step S1309, the main sign flag, the main confirmation notification flag, and the delay extension flag are set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S1319.

  In step S1311 which proceeds when the delay extension flag is OFF in step S1305, the second value is set in the delay counter, and the process proceeds to step S1309.

  In step S1313, which proceeds when the special combination 1 is not won in step S1303, it is determined whether or not the special combination 2 has been won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1315; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1319.

  In step S1315, the main sign flag and the main confirmation notification flag are set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S1317.

  In step S1317, a third value is set in the delay counter, and the flow advances to step S1319.

  In step S1319, preparation for transmitting a winning determination command is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1321. The command prepared in this process is transmitted by the main control unit timer interrupt process (step S211 in FIG. 11). The command includes information that can identify the winning combination and delay counter information.

  In step S1321, it is determined whether or not the delay counter is zero. This determination process is repeated while the value of the delay counter is not 0, and when the value becomes 0, the winning determination process is terminated. That is, a process for delaying the progress of the game is executed by the delay counter and the determination process in step S1321. This delay counter is counted down in the main control unit timer interrupt process (step S209 in FIG. 11). If the delay counter is not set, the progress of the game is not delayed by this process.

  Next, details of the state update process (step S119) in the main process of the main control unit in FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the state update process (step S119) in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1401, 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 ( The processing relating to the transition of each gaming state in RT5) is performed, and the gaming state is shifted (updated) when the start condition or the end condition is satisfied.

  In step S1403, a state update process time effect state management process is executed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1405, it is determined whether or not the main sign flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1407; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1413.

  In step S1407, it is determined whether or not the number of main precursor games is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1409; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1419.

  In step S1409, the main confirmation notification flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S1411.

  In step S1411, the main sign flag is set to OFF, and the flow proceeds to step S1419.

  In step S1413 which proceeds when the main sign flag is off in step S1405, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the special combination internal winning state (RT4). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1415; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1419.

  In step S1415, 5 is set as the number of main precursor games, and the process proceeds to step S1417.

  In step S1417, the main sign flag is set to ON, and the flow proceeds to step S1419.

  In step S1419, preparation for transmission of a game state update command including information that can identify the current game state and effect state is made, and this state update process ends. Note that the command prepared in this process is transmitted in the main control unit timer interrupt process (step S211 in FIG. 11).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the details of the state update process effect state management process (step S1403) in the state update process of FIG. 17 will be described. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the state update process effect state management process (step S1403) in FIG.

  First, in first step S1501, 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 S1503. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1513.

  In step S1503, it is determined whether or not the number of internal AT games is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S1505; otherwise, the state update process time effect state management process ends.

  In step S1505, it is determined whether the number of AT sets is greater than zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1509; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1507.

  In step S1507, the effect state is set to the normal effect state, and this state update process effect state management process is terminated.

  In step S1509, 50 is set as the initial value for the number of internal AT games, and the flow proceeds to step S1511. Note that the initial value of the number of AT games may vary or may be a fixed value.

  In step S1511, 1 is subtracted from the number of AT sets, and this state update process effect state management process is terminated.

  In step S1513, which proceeds when the effect state is not determined to be the AT execution effect state in step S1501, 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 S1515; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1519.

  In step S1515, 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 S1517; otherwise, the state update process effect state management 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 execution is performed based on the fact that the combination corresponding to the re-gaming combination 1 & 2 is won twice in the AT preparation effect state. An effect state may be set.

  In step S1517, the effect state is set to the AT execution effect state, and the process proceeds to step S1509.

  In step S1519, which is performed when it is determined in step S1513 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 S1521, and if not, the state update process effect state management process is terminated.

  In step S1521, the effect state is set to the AT preparation effect state, and this state update process effect state management process ends. 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, processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S301 in FIG. 19, a first sub-control unit initial setting process is executed. In the present embodiment, when power is turned on, various initialization processes are executed in step S301. Specifically, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. In this process, the RAM 408 is provided with an area for storing internal winning information that is information representing the result of internal winning and an area for storing RT update information that is information indicating the gaming state.

  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 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 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. FIG. 20A is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process 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. 20B 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 (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is performed by using the timer interrupt as a trigger. Execute in the cycle.

  In step S331, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value 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. 19, and the original timer variable storage area is stored. 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 S335, 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.

  In step S337, it is monitored whether or not 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 S341, and when the low voltage signal is off (power supply shutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S339.

  In step S339, a timer interrupt end process is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, a process of 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, and the use area of the RAM 408 Is derived and stored in the RAM 408, and the power flag indicating that the power interruption process has been performed is set to ON.

  Next, details of the effect control process (step S309) in the first sub control unit main process of FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the effect control process (step S309) in FIG.

  First, in step S3001, which is executed first, it is determined whether an internal lottery command has been accepted. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3003. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3005.

  In step S3003, the internal lottery command reception effect control process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3015. The details of the internal lottery command reception effect control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3005, it is determined whether a winning determination command has been received. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3007. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3009.

  In step S3007, an effect control process upon receipt of a winning determination command is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3015. Details of the effect control process when receiving a winning determination command will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3009, it is determined whether a status update command has been accepted. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3011. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3013.

  In step S3011, a state update command reception effect control process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3015. Details of this state update command reception effect control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3013, the other command reception effect control process is executed for the other commands not determined in step S3001, step S3005, and step S3009, and the process proceeds to step S3015.

  In step S3015, it is determined whether or not the extra notification flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3017. Otherwise, this effect control process is terminated.

  In step S3017, an additional game number notification process is executed, and the effect control process is terminated. Details of the added game number notification process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the details of the internal lottery command reception effect control process (step S3003) in the effect control process of FIG. 21 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the internal lottery command reception effect control process (step S3003) in FIG.

  First, in step S3101 to be executed first, 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 S3103; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3111.

  In step S3103, 1 is subtracted from the number of displayed AT games, and the process proceeds to step S3105. When the display AT game number is updated, the display of the display AT game number on the liquid crystal display device 157 is updated.

  In step S3105, it is determined whether the number of displayed AT games is different from the number of internal AT games. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3107. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3111.

  In step S3107, the effect button operation recommended effect is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3109.

  In step S3109, the extra notification flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S3111.

  In step S3111, it is determined whether or not the sub precursor flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3113. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3115.

  In step S3113, 1 is subtracted from the number of sub precursor games, and the process proceeds to step S3115.

  In step S3115, a sub-operation effect execution process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3117. Details of the sub operation effect execution process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3117, the other effect control process at the time of internal lottery command reception is executed, and this internal lottery command reception effect control process is terminated. In this process, when the sub-prediction flag is on, or when a special winning combination is won independently (No. 23, 24, 28 in FIG. 7), the special winning combination is won internally. An effect indicating whether or not is present is set.

  Next, the details of the sub operation effect execution process (step S3115) in the internal lottery command reception effect control process of FIG. 22 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the sub operation effect execution process (step S3115) in FIG.

  First, in step S3201, which is executed first, it is determined whether or not operation condition specifying information is included in the internal lottery command received immediately before. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3203. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3205.

  In step S3203, the operation condition specifying effect for specifying the correct operation condition is executed, and the sub operation effect executing process is terminated.

  In step S3205, it is determined whether or not the re-game player 1-7-8 (No. 22 in FIG. 7) has won internally. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3207; otherwise, the sub-operation effect execution process is terminated.

  In step S3207, it is determined whether or not the sub-determined notification flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3209; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3219.

  In step S3209, it is determined whether or not special combination 1 is won internally. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3211; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3221.

  In step S3211, it is determined whether or not the notified flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3221, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3213.

  In step S3213, the special condition 2 winning operation condition specifying effect is executed. Specifically, an effect suggesting that the symbol combination constituting the special combination 2 is stopped at the respective reels in the middle left and right operation order is executed.

  In step S3215, the notified flag is set to ON, and this sub operation effect execution process is terminated.

  In step S3219 which proceeds when the sub confirmation notification flag is not set to ON in step S3207, it is determined whether or not the effect state is a normal effect state. If this condition is satisfied, the sub-operation effect execution process is terminated. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3221.

  In step S3221, an operation condition specifying effect for re-gamer 1 winning is executed. Specifically, an effect suggesting the middle first operation or the right first operation is executed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 24, the details of the effect control process (step S3007) upon receiving a winning determination command in the effect control process of FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the effect control process (step S3007) at the time of receiving a winning determination command in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3301, the extra notification flag is set to OFF, and the process proceeds to step S3303.

  In step S3303, it is determined whether or not the special combination 1 has been won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3305; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3311.

  In step S3305, it is determined whether or not the delay counter is the first value. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3307; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3309.

  In step S3307, the first special combination 1 winning effect is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3315. The details of the first special combination 1 winning effect will be described later.

  In step S3309, the second special combination 1 winning effect is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3315. The details of the second special combination 1 winning effect will be described later.

  In step S3311, which proceeds when the special combination 1 is not won in step S3303, it is determined whether or not the special combination 2 has been won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3313; otherwise, the effect control process upon reception of a winning determination command is terminated.

  In step S3313, the special combination 2 winning effect is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3315. Details of this special role 2 winning effect will be described later.

  In step S3315, the sub-sign indicator flag, the sub-determined notification flag, and the notification completion flag are set to OFF, and the effect control process at the time of receiving the winning determination command is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the details of the state update command reception effect control process (step S3011) in the effect control process of FIG. 21 will be described. This figure is a flowchart of the state update command reception effect control process (step S3011) in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3401, it is determined whether or not the sub precursor flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3403; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3409.

  In step S3403, it is determined whether or not the number of sub precursor games is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3405; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3415.

  In step S3405, the sub-determined notification flag is set to ON, and the flow proceeds to step S3407.

  In step S3407, the sub precursor flag is set to OFF, and the flow proceeds to step S3415.

  In step S3409, which proceeds when the sub precursor flag is OFF in step S3401, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a special combination internal winning state (RT4). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3411. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3415.

  In step S3411, first, a notification state is set. In this embodiment, notification states A to C are provided, and one of these is set by lottery. Further, the number of sub precursor games is set according to the set notification state, and the process proceeds to step S3413. Details of the number of sub-predictive games set here will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3413, the sub precursor flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S3415.

  In step S3415, 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 S3417. If not, the state update command reception effect control process ends.

  In step S3417, it is determined whether the number of displayed AT games is 0 and the number of internal AT games is greater than 0. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3419; otherwise, the state update command reception effect control process is terminated.

  In step S3419, the number of displayed AT games is set to the same value as the number of internal AT games, and the flow proceeds to step S3421.

  In step S3421, the effect which shows the additional amount of display AT games (increment by step S3419) is performed, and this state update command reception effect control process is complete | finished.

  Next, the number of sub-predictor games corresponding to the notification state will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows the lottery probability of the number of sub-predictive games.

  In the state update command reception effect control process of FIG. 25, when the sub predictor flag is off and the state shifts to the special combination internal winning state (RT4), the sub predictor game number corresponding to the probability shown in FIG. 26 is set. Specifically, when the notification state A is set, 1 is set as the number of precursor games with a probability of 100%. Further, when the notification state B is set, any one of 1 to 5 is set as the number of precursor games with a probability of 20%. Furthermore, when the notification state C is set, 5 is set as the number of precursor games with a probability of 100%.

  The notification state (the selection of the notification state and the number of precursor games) may be managed by the main control unit 300. Further, the notification state may be selected by the player or may be determined on the game stand side.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 27, details of the additional game number notification process (step S3017) in the effect control process of FIG. 21 will be described. This figure is a flowchart of the additional game number notification process (step S3017) in FIG.

  First, in step S3501, which is executed first, it is determined whether or not an effect button has been operated. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3503. If not, the added game number notification process is terminated.

  In step S3503, the number of displayed AT games is set to the same value as the number of internal AT games, and the process proceeds to step S3505.

  In step S3505, an effect indicating the additional number of displayed AT games is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3507.

  In step S3507, an effect indicating the internal winning combination is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3509.

  In step S3509, the additional notification flag is set to OFF, and this additional game number notification processing is terminated.

<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>
Next, processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 28B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 28C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 28D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S401 in FIG. 28A, 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. 28A, 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 explanation≫
The characteristic operation of the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described below based on the above-described content.

<About the flow when you win an internal special role>
In the following, the flow from the internal winning of a special combination until winning a special combination will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29A is a diagram illustrating a flow from when the special combination 1 is won internally to winning the special combination 1 when the production state is the normal production state. FIG. 29B is a diagram showing a flow from when the special combination 1 is won internally to winning the special combination 1 when the production state is the AT preparation state or the AT execution production state.

  In the present embodiment, if the special combination (Nos. 1 to 8 in FIG. 7) is won internally, and the special combination is not won, the state shifts to the special combination internal winning state (RT4) (step S1401 in FIG. 17). Further, the state update command is transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first sub control unit 400 (step S1419 in FIG. 17).

  In the first sub-control unit 400, when the state update command is received, the state update command reception time effect control process is executed (step S3011 in FIG. 21, FIG. 25). In this process, the notification state and the number of sub-predictor games are set, and the sub-predictor flag is set to ON (steps S3411 and S3413 in FIG. 25).

  In a state in which the sub precursor flag is set to ON, the sub precursor game number is subtracted according to the number of games (step S3113 in FIG. 22), and when it becomes 0, the sub precursor flag is set to OFF and the sub confirmation notification flag is set. It is set to ON (steps S3405 and S3407 in FIG. 25). Thereafter, when a special combination is won, the sub-confirmation notification flag is set to OFF (step S3315 in FIG. 24), and the state shifts to the special game state (RT5) (step S1401 in FIG. 17).

  It should be noted that while the sub-prediction flag is set to ON, an effect indicating whether or not the special combination is won internally is executed. In addition, while the sub-confirmation notification flag is set to ON, an effect indicating that the special combination is won internally (for example, an effect of displaying “bonus confirmed!”) Is executed. It should be noted that the effect that is executed while the sub-ahead flag is set to ON is also executed when a special winning combination and an internal winning combination are won independently (Nos. 23, 24, and 28 in FIG. 7). It is comprised so that. Thereby, regardless of whether the internal winning of the special role is right or wrong, the player can be expected and the interest can be improved.

  Furthermore, when the effect state is the AT preparation state or the AT execution state, in addition to each effect described above, an operation condition specifying effect is executed (steps S3203 and S3221 in FIG. 23).

  In FIGS. 29 (a) and 29 (b), according to the flow described above, the sub-predictor flag is set to ON (sub-predictor) due to the internal winning of special role 1, and then the sub-determined notification flag is set to ON (sub The flow from the final announcement) until winning the special role 1 is shown. Further, FIG. 29B shows that the operation condition specifying effect is executed (with operation navigation). When a special combination is won with the sub precursor flag on, the sub precursor flag is set off (step S3315 in FIG. 24), and the sub confirmation notification flag is not set on.

<Regarding the replaying role 1-7-8 in the special role internal winning state (RT4)>
In the above <About the flow when winning an internal special role>, the general flow from winning an internal special role to winning a prize was explained. Here, when a plurality of special roles (for example, special role 1 and special role 2) are provided as in this embodiment, it is necessary to narrow down which special role is won internally. For example, as a result of a stop operation aiming at a special role, if the target special role is not won, the possibility that the special role is won internally can be eliminated. However, while it is possible to narrow down the candidates for special roles that are won internally, there is a disadvantage to the player. As a configuration for solving this problem, it is possible to adopt a configuration for notifying an internal winning special combination or a configuration for winning an internal winning special combination regardless of the operating conditions, but it is easy. In addition, another problem arises that the amusement of the game is reduced by being able to win a special role.

  In the present embodiment, the special combination that is won internally can be narrowed down using the re-playing combination 1-7-8, and the disadvantage associated therewith is not generated. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 29 (a) and 29 (b), after the special combination 1 is internally won to enter the special combination internal winning state (RT4), the final notification flag is set to ON. When the re-gamer 1-7-8 is internally won, the special condition 2 winning operation condition specifying effect is executed only once (step S3213 in FIG. 23). The special condition 2 winning operation condition specifying effect is an effect of notifying the operation condition for winning the special combination 2 if the special combination 2 is in an internal winning state. After the special condition 2 winning operation condition specifying effect is executed once, when the re-game player 1-7-8 is elected internally, the re-game character 1 winning operation condition specifying effect is executed (FIG. 23). Step S3221). Also, if the special combination 2 is won internally and the special combination internal winning state (RT4) is reached, if the re-playing role 1-7-8 is won internally, the operation condition specific effect for the re-playing role 1 winning is executed. (Step S3221 of FIG. 23), the special condition 2 winning operation condition specifying effect is not executed.

<Operation condition specific effect for special game 2 winning at the time of re-playing game 1-7-8 internal winning>
Hereinafter, the operation condition specifying effect for the special combination 2 winning when the re-playing combination 1-7-8 is internally won will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30A is a diagram showing an operation condition specifying effect (first time) when the re-game player 1-7-8 is internally won.

  As shown in FIG. 30 (a), in the special condition 2 winning operation condition specifying effect, the stop operation (operation order) in the order of left middle right is notified by an arrow, and the symbols constituting the special role 2 Is displayed, a stop operation (operation timing) at a timing targeting these symbols is notified.

  In the state where the re-playing player 1-7-8 is elected internally, when the stop operation is performed in accordance with the special condition 2 winning operation condition specific effect, the left first stop and the middle second stop are as informed. Seven 1 symbols can be stopped (see the third figure from the left in FIG. 30 (a)). However, for the third stop on the right, the BAR symbol as informed does not stop, the replay symbol stops in the middle, and wins the re-playing combination 7 (see the rightmost diagram in FIG. 30 (a)). .

  As described above, the internal winning is performed by recognizing the action that the target symbol does not stop (see the third stop in FIG. 30 (a)) after executing the special condition 2 winning operation condition specifying effect. It is possible to exclude (narrow down) special role 2 from the candidates for special roles. At this time, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged in the narrowing-down operation by winning the re-game player. In this embodiment, even if the re-gamer 7 cannot be won, the re-gamer 8 or the re-gamer 1 is awarded and the re-gamer is given. It is structured not to generate profits.

  If the special role 2 cannot be won, the interest of the game may be reduced. However, in this embodiment, the special role 1 (longer period of the special game state) advantageous than the special role 2 is won internally. The above operation occurs in a state where That is, the special combination 1 that is more advantageous than the special combination 2 remains as a candidate for the special combination that has been won internally. Although it may be configured such that the advantages and disadvantages of the special roles 1 and 2 are reversed, by adopting the configuration as in this embodiment, even if the special role 2 cannot be won, the more advantageous special role 1 Can be expected, and the interest of the game can be made difficult to decline.

  In the configuration of the present embodiment described above, a special role that is not internally won (FIG. 30 (a)) as a role to win in a state where a certain special role (special role 1 in FIG. 30 (a)) is won internally. It can be said that a combination (re-playing combination 7 in FIG. 30A) having a common part and a different part is adopted for the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 2). In the present embodiment, the left reel of “Seven 1-Seven 1-BAR” which is a symbol combination constituting the special combination 2 and “Seven 1-Seven 1-Replay” which is a combination of symbols constituting the replay combination 7 The symbols corresponding to 110 and the middle reel 111 are common, and the symbols corresponding to the right reel 112 are different.

  Here, with respect to the above-mentioned special combination 2, there is an operation timing (operation timing targeting the Seven 1 for the middle left and operation BAR targeting the BAR for the right) that can be won if an internal winning is made. On the other hand, in addition to the operation timing, the operation condition including the operation order in the middle left and right satisfies the operation condition that allows the re-gamer 7 to win. By notifying such an operation condition (effect of the liquid crystal display device 157 in FIG. 30A), the re-playing game 7 is configured to win a prize as a result of aiming at the special role 2. Further, regarding this stop, since the symbol of the common part (the seven 1 symbol of the left reel 110 and the middle reel 111 in FIG. 30A) is stopped, it can be expected to win the special role 2. it can. Further, after the symbols of the common part are stopped, the symbols of the different parts (the replay symbol of the right reel 112 in FIG. 30A) are stopped, so that it is possible to narrow down the special combination won internally.

  Hereinafter, other forms that can be taken by the special combination 2 of the present embodiment will be described. In the example of FIG. 30 (a), the symbols constituting the special role 2 (Seven 1 symbol, BAR symbol) are symbols arranged beyond the maximum pull-in range, and only on the effective line when the operation timing matches. Adopts a design to be stopped. However, in order to achieve the above effect, it is not limited to such a symbol, and the symbol arranged within the maximum pull-in range from any reel position so that it can be stopped regardless of the operation timing. May be adopted. In addition, when using symbols placed beyond the maximum pull-in range as in this embodiment, the operation timing is required for the stop operation, so that the game can be enjoyed by concentrating on the stop operation. Can do. Furthermore, as in this embodiment, by adopting the symbols placed beyond the maximum pull-in range in the symbols that are different from the re-playing role 7, the situation is that the prize is not awarded after concentrating on it. It can be surely grasped.

  In addition, the operation condition for winning the special combination 2 is not limited to the configuration employing the operation timing as in the present embodiment, and an operation order or a combination thereof may be employed. Therefore, for example, in the present embodiment, a configuration in which the left middle right operation order is added to the operation conditions for winning the special combination 2 may be adopted.

  Hereinafter, other modes that can be adopted by the re-game player 7 of the present embodiment will be described. In the example of FIG. 30 (a), in the symbol combination corresponding to the re-playing combination 7, the portion of the portion different from the special combination 2 (the replay symbol of the right reel 112) is arranged within the maximum pull-in range from any reel position. The design that can be stopped regardless of the operation timing is adopted. It can be said that this symbol is a symbol that is not arranged beyond the maximum pull-in range. By adopting such a symbol, even if the symbol (BAR symbol) that constitutes the special role 2 is aimed at, the re-playing character 7 can be more reliably won, and the player can be prevented from being disadvantaged. it can.

  In addition, the operation condition for winning the re-gamer 7 is not limited to the configuration that requires both the operation order and the operation timing as in this embodiment, but only the operation order and the operation timing. There may be. Therefore, for example, in the present embodiment, only the operation timing for stopping the Seven 1 symbol by the stop operation of the left reel 110 and the middle reel 111 is excluded from the operation order of the left middle right from the operation condition for winning the re-gamer 7. May be required. In addition, when an operation order is included in the operation conditions for winning the re-playing combination 7, it is preferable that the operation order is an operation order in which the symbols of the portion common to the special combination 2 are stopped first. . Further, when the operation condition for winning the re-playing combination 7 is only the operation timing, it is not necessary to notify the operation order in the operation condition specifying effect for the special combination 2 winning, but it is common to the special combination 2 It is preferable to notify the operation order in which the symbols of the parts stop first.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the re-playing combination 7 is provided as a combination that allows the special combination 2 to grasp that the internal winning is not performed, but is not limited to such a combination. For example, “Replay-Seven-BAR” is set for the third stop on the left, “Seven-Replay-BAR” is set for the third stop, and “Seven-1” is set for the third stop on the right. -"Seven 1-Replay", one or more roles are provided so that the same symbol as Special Role 2 is allowed to stop until the first stop and the second stop, and only the third stop is Special Role 2. You may employ | adopt the structure that a different symbol stops. In this configuration, the notification of the operation sequence is not required in the operation condition specifying effect for the special role 2 winning in FIG.

  In this embodiment, the re-playing combination 7 is elected internally in any state of the state where the special combination 1 is carried over and the state where the special combination 2 is carried over. Only in a state where is carried over, the re-gamer 7 may be elected internally.

  Hereinafter, other modes that can be taken by the operation condition specifying effect for the special combination 2 winning of the present embodiment will be described. In the example of FIG. 30 (a), when the re-playing combination 1-7-8 is internally won, if the special combination 2 that has not been won internally is won internally, the operating conditions that can be won are notified ( The example of producing the liquid crystal display device 157 of FIG. In the present embodiment, the operation order for winning the special combination 2 does not include the operation order (the operation order is unquestioned). However, the operation conditions for winning the re-playing player 7 are the operation order of the left middle right operation, and the same operation timing as that of the special role 2 is necessary for the left stop operation and the middle stop operation. It is. It can be said that the operation condition specifying effect for special role 2 winning in FIG. 30A includes these operation conditions. Accordingly, it is possible to perform an operation of finally allowing the re-playing role 7 to win while expecting the special role 2 to win. In other words, the configuration related to the notification of the operating conditions includes an operating condition (special role 2 winning operating condition) that allows a special role that has not been won internally to win if the internal winning has been won, and an internal in the game. What is necessary is just to employ | adopt the structure which alert | reports the operation conditions which satisfy | fill both of the operation conditions (operation conditions for the re-game player 7 winning) which can be made to win the winning combination. In order to adopt this configuration, it is necessary that there is no condition that contradicts both of the above operating conditions.

  Based on the contents described above, for example, the special role 2 is “Bell-Bell-Bell”, the re-playing role 7 is “Bell-Bell-Replay”, and the operating conditions for winning are both left middle. It is also possible to adopt a configuration that is on the right. Note that the bell and the replay are symbols that are not arranged beyond the maximum pull-in range. With this configuration, in the special winning internal winning state where the special winning combination 1 is transferred to the internal winning state, when the re-playing bonus 7 is won internally, the special role 2 may be targeted by notifying the operation order of the left middle right. As a result, it is possible to narrow down the special combination that is won internally without detriment to the player. At this time, the symbol combination “bell-bell-bell” may be displayed.

  In addition, the above configuration is a role including a symbol combination common to this carryover role for a configuration for notifying a carryover role that is not elected internally and an operation condition including at least an operation condition for winning the carryover role, and It can also be said that it is characterized by adopting a non-carry-over role that wins a prize according to the notification.

  Hereinafter, other modifications will be described.

  First, the active line to win may be any active line. Further, the symbols of the common parts need not be the same as in this embodiment. For example, the special combination 2 may be a combination of symbols having different common parts, such as “Seven 1-Seven 2-BAR” and the replaying combination 7 “Seven 1-Seven 2-Replay”.

  In addition, although the example in which the portion common to the special combination 2 and the replaying combination 7 is 2 symbols and the different portion is 1 symbol has been described, the common portion may be 1 symbol and the different portion may be 2 symbols. In addition, it is preferable to comprise so that this part may be stopped last, after making a different part into 1 pattern like this embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, the operation condition specifying effect is executed in the AT preparation effect state or the AT execution effect state, but until the number of sub-predictive games elapses, the re-game player 1-7-8 (No in FIG. 7). .22), even if the internal winning is made, the operation condition specifying effect for the special game 2 winning is not executed, and the operation condition specifying effect for the replaying game 1 winning (for example, notification of the operation order of the middle right and left, FIG. 30 (b)) is employed. When such a configuration is adopted, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for the internal winning of the special role. FIG. 29 (b) shows that the special condition 2 winning operation condition specifying effect is not executed during the sub-precursor period (special role 2 navigation is not possible).

  In the present embodiment, the special condition 2 winning operation condition specifying effect is executed, and all stop operations are performed, so that the special character 1 winning operation condition specifying effect (for example, Seven 1- 1) is performed. (Seven 1-Seven 1 is displayed) may be executed. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier to recognize the special combination won internally.

  In the present embodiment, as a role for recognizing that the special combination is not internally won, a re-playing role (re-playing role) that can execute the next game without setting a new bet number. 7) is used, but a small combination may be used regardless of the re-playing combination. Even if such a configuration is adopted, the same effect can be obtained. When a small combination is adopted, it is preferable that the payout for winning the small combination is equal to or greater than the number of bets on the game.

  According to the configuration described above, it is possible to narrow down the special combination that is won internally by the player's operation while reducing the disadvantage at the time of narrowing down the special combination. In addition, regarding the special role (special role 2) different from the special role (special role 1) elected internally, when the operation timing is included in the operation conditions for winning this different special role, they are aligned. You can practice. Note that these effects are more effective for players with low skills.

<Regarding Operation Condition Specific Reproduction for Re-Gamer 1 Winning when Re-Gamer 1-7-8 Wins Internally>
Hereinafter, the operation condition specifying effect for the re-gamer 1 winning when the re-gamer 1-7-8 is internally won will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30B is a diagram showing the operation condition specifying effect (second and subsequent times) when the re-game player 1-7-8 is internally won.

  The configuration for executing the special condition 2 winning operation condition specifying effect described in the above <Regarding the special condition 2 winning operation condition specifying effect at the time of internal winning 1-7-8 is given to the special role 2 It is intended to aim for special role 2 without winning. For this reason, if the number of executions increases, the interest of the game may decline. In the present embodiment, the internal winning of the re-playing game 1-7-8 for the second and subsequent times after the sub-confirmation notification flag is set to ON is configured so that the operation condition specifying effect for the special role 2 winning is not executed. (If the notified flag is turned on in step S3215 in FIG. 23, a Yes determination is made in step S3211). FIG. 29 shows that the special condition 2 winning operation condition specifying effect (special role 2 navigation) is executed only once.

  In the AT preparation effect state or the AT execution effect state, the operation condition specifying effect is executed, but the internal winnings of the re-game players 1-7-8 for the second and subsequent times after the sub-confirmation notification flag is set on are shown in FIG. As shown in 30 (b), a configuration is employed in which an operation condition specifying effect for re-gamer 1 winning (for example, notification of the operation order of middle right and left) is executed. This configuration is configured such that the re-gamer 1 and the re-gamer 7 are internally elected at the same time, and only the operation order is required for winning the re-gamer 1. In addition, in the effect of FIG. 30B, it is shown that the characters “bonus confirmed!” Are displayed when the subconfirmation notification flag is turned on. Also, in FIG. 29B, after the operation condition specifying effect for special role 2 winning is executed in a state where the sub confirmation notification flag is on, other operation condition specifying effects are executed (special character 2). Navigation is not possible).

  In the present embodiment, the sub-confirmation notification flag is turned on, that is, after the number of sub-predictive games set after the special combination 1 is won internally, the re-playing combination 1-7-8 (No. 22 in FIG. 7) When the internal winning is performed, the special condition 2 winning operation condition specifying effect (notifying the operation order and operation timing) is executed, but the sub-confirmation notification flag is OFF, that is, after special role 1 is internally won. After the set number of sub-predictor games has passed, or after the execution of the special condition 2 winning operation condition specifying effect, the replaying game 1 winning operation condition specifying effect is executed (however, the main confirmation is made) (Not executed when the notification flag is on). Although it is not always necessary to adopt such conditions, by adopting such conditions, the production until the number of sub-predictor games has passed will not be broken, and the game will continue smoothly after being narrowed down. Can do. In addition to this condition, any condition may be adopted as long as the contents of the operation condition specifying effect can be distributed. By distributing the contents of the operation condition specifying effects, the gameability can be improved while narrowing down the candidates for special roles that are won internally by the player's operation.

<About the main precursory period and sub-predictor period>
Hereinafter, two types of precursor periods employed in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram showing the difference in the degree of advantage according to the precursor period.

  In the above <About the flow when the special role is elected internally>, when the special role is elected internally, the notification state and the number of sub-predictor games are set, and the sub-predictor flag is turned on until the number of sub-predictor games becomes zero Has been described (step S3407, step S3411, and step S3413 in FIG. 25). The period in which the sub precursor flag is on corresponds to a period (hereinafter referred to as a sub precursor period) from when the special combination is won internally until it is clearly notified.

  In the present embodiment, in order to improve the fun of the game in the sub-precursor period, a configuration is adopted in which the performance executed according to the notification states A to C is different, or the sub-precursor period (number of sub-precursor games) is different. (FIG. 26). For this reason, the sub-precursor period is not constant.

  Here, some conventional game machines employ a configuration in which an operation condition specifying effect is executed during the sub-precursor period as described above. When such a configuration is combined with a configuration having a different sub-precursor period as in the present embodiment, the advantage differs depending on the notification states A to C as shown in FIG. These problems are not particularly negligible for low-skilled players.

  In order to prevent such a problem from occurring, the present embodiment adopts a configuration in which a main precursor period is provided separately from the sub-precursor period, and the operation condition specifying effect is executed using the main precursor period. Yes. Note that this main precursor period corresponds to a period in which the main precursor flag is set to ON in the present embodiment.

  Specifically, when the special combination is won internally, the number of main precursor games is set to 5 and the main precursor flag is set to ON (steps S1415 and S1417 in FIG. 17). In the state where the main sign flag is set to ON, the number of main sign games is subtracted according to the number of games (step S1015 in FIG. 12), and when it becomes 0, the main sign flag is set to OFF and the main confirmation notification flag is set. It is set to ON (steps S1409 and S1411 in FIG. 17). In other words, in the present embodiment, five games after the internal winning of the special role is the main precursor period.

  Until the main confirmation notification flag is set to ON (main warning period), if the player is in the AT preparation effect state or the AT execution effect state and has won the AT role internally, the main control unit 300 performs the operation condition specifying effect. This is executed (No determination in step S1105 in FIG. 13). Further, since the internal winning result specifying information and the operation condition specifying information are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 (step S1021 in FIG. 12), the operation condition specifying effect is executed based on this (step in FIG. 23). S3203).

  However, when the main confirmation notification flag is set to ON, the operation condition specifying effect is not executed in the main control unit 300 even in the AT preparation effect state or the AT execution effect state (step S1105 in FIG. 13). (Yes determination). Further, since the operation condition specifying information is not transmitted to the first sub control unit 400 (step S1021 in FIG. 12), the operation condition specifying effect is not executed (step S3203 in FIG. 23 is not executed). The main confirmation notification flag is set to OFF by winning a special combination (steps S1309 and S1315 in FIG. 16).

  The main precursor period described above has the same start time as the sub precursor period, but each length is set independently. Specifically, the main precursor period is a fixed period, and the sub precursor period is a variable period. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 31B, various effects such as the notification states A to C can be executed using the sub-precursor period, while the operation condition specifying effect is generated using the main precursor period. By fixing the execution period, the advantages of the notification states A to C are made the same, thereby solving the above-mentioned problems with different advantages.

  In the present embodiment, the main precursor period is set in accordance with the longest period among the sub-precursor periods, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. Hereinafter, a modification example that can be adopted in the main precursor period and the sub precursor period will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows a modification of the main precursor period and the sub precursor period.

  First, FIG. 32A shows a modification in which the length of the main precursor period is equal to or longer than the length of the sub precursor period in the notification state A. In this configuration, it is possible to reduce the disadvantage of the player when the shortest sub-precursor period is set (selected) by reducing the advantage in other sub-precursor periods.

  FIG. 32B shows a modification in which the length of the main precursor period is equal to or longer than the length of the sub precursor period in the notification state B. In this configuration, it is possible to reduce a player's disadvantage when the notification state B is set (selected).

  FIG. 32C shows a modification in which the length of the main precursor period is equal to or longer than the length of the sub precursor period in the notification state C. In this configuration, while securing the player's profit when the longest sub-precursor period is set (selected), the advantage in the other sub-precursor periods is increased, thereby eliminating the problem of overall advantage and disadvantage be able to.

  In the present embodiment, the length of the sub-precursor periods A and C is fixed, but the length of the sub-precursor period B varies. These sub-precursor periods may have a fixed length or a variable length for each notification state. In the case of adopting a fluctuating configuration, an effect can be obtained if the relationship already explained with respect to one fluctuating length is obtained, but the maximum selected for each set notification state If the length is such a relationship (fixing the execution period of the operation condition specifying effect, the above relationships (a), (b), (c)), a higher effect can be obtained. it can.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the relationship between the sub-precursor period and the main precursor period has been described for the embodiment that employs three types of notification states. Can be any number. For example, in two arbitrarily selected notification states, the above-described effects can be obtained if the relationship between the sub-precursor period and the main precursor period is the relationship described in (a), (b), and (c) above. be able to.

<Delay processing when winning a special role>
In the present embodiment, when a special role is won, a configuration is used to perform an effect (first special role 1 winning effect, second special role 1 winning effect, special role 2 winning effect) for notifying this. Yes. In order to execute this effect, a delay counter is used to prevent the game from proceeding for a certain period so that the player does not easily cancel the effect (so-called winning timer). This will be specifically described below.

  First, when the internal winning is No. 7 shown in FIG. 7, the delay extension flag is set to ON (FIG. 1011). When the special combination 1 is won with this delay extension flag turned on, a first value is set in the delay counter (step S1307 in FIG. 16). When the special combination 1 is won with the delay extension flag turned off, the second value is set in the delay counter (step S1311 in FIG. 16). Further, when the special combination 2 is won, a third value is set in the delay counter (step S1317 in FIG. 16). The progress of the game is delayed until the delay counter reaches 0 (step S1321 in FIG. 16).

  On the other hand, in the first sub-control unit 400, when the special combination 1 is won and the first value is set in the delay counter, the first special combination 1 winning effect is executed. When the special combination 1 is won and the delay counter is set to the second value, the second special combination 1 winning effect is executed. Further, when the special combination 2 is won, a special combination 2 winning effect is executed.

  Among the above-mentioned configurations, the special role 1 has an action and an advantage depending on whether or not it overlapped with the small role 3-4-5 (No. 7 in FIG. 7 was won internally) at the time of the internal win. A different configuration is adopted. Hereinafter, the difference due to the duplicate combination when the special combination 1 is won internally will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram showing the difference due to the duplicate combination when the special combination 1 is won internally.

  First, among the values set in the delay counter when winning the special combination 1, the first value is larger than the second value. This first value is set based on the fact that special combination 1 and small combination 3-4-5 are duplicated and won internally (No. 7 in FIG. 7). If the internal winning is other than 7, the second value is set. Therefore, as shown in FIG. No. 7 in FIG. In addition to 7, it becomes longer than the delay period (winning timer) in the case of winning an internal winning by winning the special combination 1.

  For the delay period as described above, there are high-skilled players who can estimate the delay period relatively accurately from their experiences, and other low-skilled players. In the present embodiment, a player with a low skill cannot estimate whether or not it is during the delay period. For example, after having experienced that some operation cannot be accepted during the delay period of the first value, there is a case where the operation cannot be determined and wait for the operation after the delay period of the second value has elapsed. In addition, even if there is an experience of accepting an operation after the delay period of the second value has elapsed, if the difference in the delay period cannot be distinguished, the operation becomes cautious. That is, there are cases where a player with low skill can be carefully operated. On the other hand, if the player has a high skill level, the delay period can be estimated and the game can proceed relatively smoothly.

  In this embodiment, No. 1 in FIG. 7 is the delay period in the case of internal winning in No. 7 of FIG. 7 is configured so as to be longer than the delay period in the case of internal winning, but this configuration is an example. 1, no. 3, no. 5, no. 7 may be configured such that the respective delay periods are different from each other. Even with this configuration, a player with a high skill can advance the game relatively smoothly, while a player with a low skill that cannot estimate the delay period can carefully advance the game.

  In addition, a long delay period among the different delay periods is recognized as a period of wasteful waiting for a player with high skill, and there is a possibility that the interest is reduced. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a long delay period is generated when an internal winning is made in duplicate with a small role that is awarded to a player. Specifically, No. 1 in FIG. In the case where the special winning combination 1 is won internally in 7, the winning combination is overlapped with the small role 3-4-5, that is, the winning combination is the same as the winning combination for the player. On the other hand, in FIG. The internal winnings other than 7 are, for example, No. 7 in FIG. 1 is a combination that does not win internally because of a combination that is beneficial to the player. Among these internal winning combinations, the former (No. 7 in FIG. 7) has a longer delay period, so that even if the game cannot be played relatively smoothly, it is possible to give a profit, so a player with high skill Can prevent the decline of interest.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), the frequency at which a long delay period occurs (frequency at which No. 7 in FIG. 7 is derived) is the frequency at which a short delay period occurs (No. 7 in FIG. 7). The frequency is set to be lower than the frequency at which other than 7 is derived. Unlike this configuration, a configuration in which the frequency with which a long delay period occurs is higher than the frequency with which a short delay period occurs may be adopted, but by adopting a configuration like this embodiment, a game with high skill A person can progress the game relatively smoothly.

  In this embodiment, No. 1 in FIG. In FIG. 7, there is a difference in advantage between the special combination 1 when the internal winning is made and the other special combination 1. These special roles 1 have the advantage that the advantageous lottery result is derived by the lottery of the number of additional games and the number of AT sets. The special combination 1 is more advantageous when the internal winning is made at 7 (see FIG. 15). In FIG. 33 (c), no. In the case of winning an internal winning in No. 7, the special role 1 is No. 1 in FIG. It is shown that it is more advantageous than the special role 1 when the internal winning is other than 7. Note that a configuration in which these advantages are reversed may be employed. However, when the configuration as in the present embodiment is employed, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest of a player with high skill. Note that the difference in the degree of advantage is not limited to the configuration of the present embodiment, such as adopting a configuration in which, for example, the upper limit of the number of payouts in the special gaming state is changed.

  No. in FIG. 7 is an internal winning combination in which the special combination 1 and the small combination 3-4-5 overlap. Among these, the small role 3-4-5 is a role (a role that is not missed) that wins any of the small role 3, the small role 4, and the small role 5 regardless of the level of skill. However, it can be said that it is a role that provides information useful for estimating the length of the delay period for a highly skilled player. For example, in this embodiment, it can be estimated that the delay period is long with respect to winning of the special combination 1 after winning any of the small combination 3, small combination 4 and small combination 5. That is, in FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, in the case where the length of the delay period at the time of winning is set according to the role that overlaps with the special role 1 (or the role that does not overlap), it becomes easy for a player with high skill to estimate the delay period. The effects described above are achieved.

  In addition, if the role corresponding to the small role 3-4-5 is taken out by the operation timing (the symbol corresponding to at least one reel is arranged beyond the maximum pull-in range), more skill is required. The difference by height becomes remarkable and the above-mentioned effect can be heightened.

<Operation condition specific production>
In the present embodiment, a special role is used to create a wave of a state advantageous to the player and a disadvantageous state, but a state advantageous to the player also depending on the production state (AT preparation production state, AT execution production state) A wave of an unfavorable 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.

  As described above, in the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, the five gaming states and the three presentation 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 a small combination 1 or a small combination 2 is internally won, and the number of AT sets is selected and the number of AT sets is added (Yes in step S1205 of FIG. 14, No in step S1207, Yes in step S1217). ). Then, because the number of AT sets is greater than 0, the effect state is set to the AT preparation effect state (step S1521 in FIG. 18).

  When the effect state becomes the AT preparation effect state, the operation condition specifying effect is executed by the main control unit 300 (step S1107 in FIG. 13), and the operation condition specifying information is transmitted to the first sub control unit 400 ( Step S1021 in FIG. The first sub control unit 400 that has received the operation condition specifying information also executes the operation condition specifying effect by the first sub control unit 400 (step S3203 in FIG. 23).

  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) in the case of winning the AT role internally. As a result, when the re-game player 1 & 2 is elected internally, the re-game player 2 is won, and when the re-game player 1 & 3 is elected internally, the re-game player 1 is won, and the small role 3, the small role 4, If a winning combination is made for the combination 5, it becomes easy to win each combination. By performing a stop operation in accordance with this operation condition specific effect, 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). A transition is made to the high game probability state B (RT3).

  When the effect state is set to the AT preparation effect state, the effect state is set to the AT execution effect state by shifting the game state to the replay high probability state B (RT3) (step of FIG. 18). S1517). At this time, the number of AT sets is decremented by 1, and an initial value is set as the number of internal AT games (steps S1509 and S1511 in FIG. 18).

  When the effect state is set to the AT execution effect state, the operation condition specifying effect is executed in the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 as in the AT preparation effect state (Step S1021, FIG. 12). Step S3203 in FIG. In this AT execution effect state, the number of internal AT games is subtracted by 1 for each game (step S1203 in FIG. 14). If the number of AT sets is greater than 0 when the number of internal AT games becomes zero, the number of AT sets is decremented by 1 and the initial value is set again as the number of internal AT games (step S1509 in FIG. 18, step S1509). S1511). On the other hand, if the number of internal AT games and the number of AT sets are both 0, the effect state is set to the normal effect state (step S1507 in FIG. 18).

  Since the operation condition specific effect is not executed in the normal performance state, the player cannot grasp the correct operation conditions (correct operation order, correct operation timing) when the AT role is won internally. 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 slot machine 100 of the present 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, when executing the operation condition specific effect, the main control unit 300 determines whether or not the AT role effect state and the AT preparation effect state, in addition to whether or not the AT role is won, and the determination Based on the result, the operation condition specifying effect is executed.

  On the other hand, when the first sub control unit 400 receives the operation condition specifying 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, and corresponds to the AT role. The information referred to when executing the operation condition specifying effect is only the operation condition specifying 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 be cheated 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. I can say that.

<Modifications in which delay processing is applied when winning a prize other than special roles>
As described above in <delay processing at the time of winning a special role>, in the present embodiment, the delay period (winning timer) at the time of winning a special role that is carried over when the internal winning game is not won is different. The configuration has been described. This configuration relating to the delay period is applied when winning a special role that is highly expected by the player. Therefore, any combination that is expected to increase the player's expectation when winning a prize can be applied without being limited to a so-called special combination.

  For example, in this embodiment, as described in <About the operation condition specific effect> above, the winning of the re-gamer 2 after the effect state becomes the AT preparation effect state triggers the start of the AT execution state. ing. Therefore, a configuration may be adopted in which a delay period is provided at the time of winning the re-gamer 2 in the AT preparation effect state, and this delay period is made different. This configuration can also be said to be a configuration in which the delay period (winning timer) at the time of winning of a winning combination that is not carried over when a winning is not won in the internally won game is made different. Even in this configuration, a player with a high skill level can progress the game relatively smoothly, while a player with a low skill level who cannot estimate the length of the delay period (winning timer) can proceed with the game carefully. it can. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 34, an example of a configuration in which the delay period is varied at the time of winning the re-gamer 2 will be described. This figure is a diagram showing the difference in operation according to the AT game grant status when the re-game player 2 wins.

  FIG. 34 (a) shows a case where the delay period at the time of winning the re-playing combination 2 is after winning the lottery of the number of AT sets at the time of the internal winning of the small combination 1 (No. 23 in FIG. 7). It is shown that it is longer than that in the case of the small role 2 (No. 24 in FIG. 7) after winning the lottery of the number of AT sets at the time of internal winning.

  For the delay period as described above, there are high-skilled players who can estimate the delay period relatively accurately from their experiences, and other low-skilled players. In the present embodiment, a player with a low skill cannot estimate whether or not it is during the delay period. For example, after having experienced that some operation cannot be accepted during the longer delay period, after the shorter delay period elapses, it may not be possible to determine that the delay period has elapsed and wait for the operation. . Further, even if there is an experience of accepting the operation after the shorter delay period has elapsed, the operation becomes cautious if the difference in the delay period cannot be distinguished. That is, there are cases where a player with low skill can be carefully operated. On the other hand, if the player has a high skill level, the delay period can be estimated and the game can proceed relatively smoothly.

  The configuration shown in FIG. 34 (a) is merely an example, and a winning combination that may cause an internal winning before the winning combination (in FIG. 34 (a), re-playing winning combination 2) that causes a delay period (FIG. 34). In (a), the delay period may be different depending on the types of the small role 1 and the small role 2). For example, the delay period in FIG. 34 (a) may be reversed.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34 (b), the frequency at which a long delay period occurs (the winning frequency of the AT set number lottery at the time of the small role 1 internal winning) is the frequency at which the short delay period occurs (the small role). (The winning frequency of the AT set number lottery at the time of internal winning) (see FIG. 15B, the former is 30%, the latter is 50%). Unlike this configuration, a configuration in which the frequency with which a long delay period occurs is higher than the frequency with which a short delay period occurs may be adopted, but by adopting a configuration like this embodiment, a game with high skill A person can progress the game relatively smoothly.

  In the present embodiment, there is a difference between the advantage of the AT set number lottery in the small role 1 internal winning and the advantage of the AT set number lottery in the small role 2 internal winning. These advantages are configured such that the AT set number lottery at the time of the internal winning of the small role 1 is more advantageous with respect to the expected value to which the number of AT sets is given (see FIG. 15). FIG. 34 (c) shows that the advantage of the AT set number lottery at the time of the small role 1 internal winning is higher than the advantage of the AT set number lottery at the time of the small role 2 internal winning. Note that a configuration in which these advantages are reversed may be employed. However, when the configuration as in the present embodiment is employed, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest of a player with high skill.

  Further, in the above-described modification, the configuration in which the delay period at the time of winning the re-gamer 2 is different depending on whether the lottery of the number of AT sets is based on the small role 1 or the small role 2 has been described. As in this modification, the role to be overlooked (the role corresponding to the symbol combination including the symbol in which the symbol corresponding to at least one reel is placed beyond the maximum pull-in range) is adopted as a condition for making the delay period different. By doing so, the difference due to the level of skill becomes more prominent, so the above-described effects can be enhanced. Note that, as in the present modification, it is not necessary to take out any combination, and the same effect can be obtained by adopting at least one combination.

<Displaying the number of AT games>
In the present embodiment, as described in the above <Regarding Operation Condition Specific Effect>, the period during which the AT execution effect state is set is set using the number of internal AT games and the number of AT sets. In this configuration, if the number of internal AT games and the number of AT sets are displayed as they are, the player can grasp that the AT execution effect state is finished, and there is a possibility that the interest of the game may be reduced. For this reason, in this embodiment, in addition to the number of internal AT games, the number of display AT games that are actually displayed on the liquid crystal display device 157 is provided, and for example, even if the number of internal AT games is added, this is displayed immediately. It is configured so that the above-mentioned problem does not occur by making small dispensing without. This will be specifically described below.

  First, when the AT execution effect state is set in the main control unit 300, 50 is set as the number of internal AT games (step S1509 in FIG. 18). On the other hand, in the first sub-control unit 400, the value of the number of internal AT games is set as the number of displayed AT games, and an effect indicating the addition of the number of displayed AT games is executed (steps S3419 and S3421 in FIG. 25). It is assumed that the initial value of the number of displayed AT games is 0. That is, in this case, an effect indicating that the number of AT games has increased by 50 and 50 as the number of displayed AT games are displayed.

  The number of displayed AT games is decremented by 1 for each game similarly to the number of internal AT games (step S3103 in FIG. 22). Here, it is assumed that the number of internal AT games is 0 and the number of internal AT games becomes 0 after 50 games have passed. At this time, the number of displayed AT games is also zero. Here, when the AT set number remains (not 0), 1 is subtracted from the AT set number, and the internal AT game number is set to 50 again. Then, in the same flow as when the AT execution effect state described above is entered, an effect indicating that the number of AT games has increased by 50 and a display AT game number of 50 are displayed. If the number of AT sets does not remain, the effect state returns to the normal effect state. At this time, the display AT game number remains zero.

  Here, in the above flow, the operation in the case of winning the internal lottery (in step S1209 in FIG. 14) of the number of internal AT games at the time of internal winning of the small role 1 or the small role 2 will be described with reference to FIG. explain. This figure is a diagram showing the flow of operations when there is an extra number of internal AT games.

  When the number of internal AT games is added and the lottery is won, first the value of the number of internal AT games is updated (step S1213 in FIG. 14). On the other hand, in the first sub-control unit 400, when the number of displayed AT games is different from the number of internal AT games, an effect button operation recommended effect that prompts the user to operate the bet button 132 is executed, and the additional notification flag is turned on. It is set (steps S3107 and S3109 in FIG. 22).

  In the state where the additional notification flag is on, an additional game number notification process is executed (step S3017 in FIG. 21, FIG. 27). When the bet button 132 is operated in accordance with the effect button operation recommended effect, the value of the number of displayed AT games is updated to the value of the number of internal AT games, and an effect of notifying the increase is executed (FIG. 27). Step S3503 and Step S3505). At this time, an effect indicating the internal winning combination is also executed (step S3507 in FIG. 27). FIG. 35A shows that when there is an additional number of internal AT games (addition A) in game A, an effect (addition effect A) for notifying this is executed. Further, it is shown that when there is an extra number of internal AT games (addition B) in game B, an effect (addition effect B) for notifying this is executed. Further, it is shown that these extra effects are executed together with an effect indicating the internal winning result.

  The extra notification flag is set to OFF when the bet button 132 is operated and at the time of winning (step S3509 in FIG. 27, step S3301 in FIG. 24). Therefore, when the bet button 132 is not operated, the number of internal AT games cannot be accurately grasped until the additional notification flag is set to ON again. Even if the number of internal AT games still remains due to the addition, when the number of displayed AT games becomes 0, the number of displayed AT games is updated in accordance with the number of internal AT games, and the additional amount is notified. An effect is executed (steps S3419 and S3421 in FIG. 25).

  According to the configuration described above, in the game in which the addition is executed, the privilege can be notified at a timing that matches the player's preference. Note that since the player's preference greatly depends on the skill of the player, it can be said that the privilege can be notified at a timing according to the skill of the player.

  In the above description, an explanation has been given of a configuration in which an effect of notifying the update of the number of displayed AT games and an extra amount is executed by operating the bet button 132, but the operation means is not limited, and dedicated effect operation means A configuration using this may be adopted.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the number of internal AT games is added, the additional notification flag is turned on to perform the effect button operation recommended effect, but when the privilege is not granted, the effect button operation recommended effect is performed. It may be.

  In the present embodiment, the period from the reception of the internal winning command to the reception of the winning determination command is the reception period for the effect button operation. However, the period is not limited to this period, and a predetermined period in one game is used. It can be a reception period. If the period including the game progress operation such as the stop operation is set as the reception period as in the present embodiment, the effect button may be operated at a player's favorite timing.

  Here, a case where the operation of the bet button 132 (effect button operation) is not performed in the case of FIG. In this case, as described above, since the additional notification flag is once set to OFF, the number of displayed AT games does not reflect the additional amount of internal AT games.

  Then, after the subsequent addition (addition B) is performed, the addition notification flag is set to ON again. Here, when the bet button 132 is operated, the value of the displayed AT game number becomes a value reflecting the value of the internal AT game number (step S3503 in FIG. 27). In addition, in the effect showing the added number of displayed AT games executed at this time, not only the added amount in the current game but also the added amount not notified last time is notified (FIG. 35). Addition effect A + B shown in (b).

  Specifically, when 50 games are added in each of the game A and the game B, it is notified that there is an addition for 100 games, which is the total number of the added games. Therefore, it can be said that the number of additional games is notified in an indistinguishable manner. In addition, although it may notify so that each additional game number can be distinguished like “50G + 50G”, when notified as in the present embodiment, the added game number can be shown larger, and more players It is possible to notify the privilege according to the user's preference.

  In addition, in this embodiment, although the structure which produces | generates the effect which shows an internal winning result simultaneously with alert | reporting a privilege (a part for extra), it is not limited to this structure, For example, the structure which does not alert | report about an internal winning result. It may be adopted. In addition, when the structure which performs the production | presentation which shows an internal winning result like this embodiment is employ | adopted, since it becomes easy to grasp | ascertain the relationship between an internal winning result and a privilege (addition), each said privilege (above-mentioned) Even in a case where notification is made in such a manner that the added amount) cannot be distinguished, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the internal winning result is misidentified by the notified privilege (added amount).

  The start timing of the effect indicating the internal winning result described above is not limited to the timing of the present embodiment, and may be any timing as long as the game is concerned. In addition, if it is after the timing when the bet button 132 (effect button) was operated as in the present embodiment, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the benefit (additional amount).

<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;
A stop button (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and operated to stop the plurality of rotating reels;
Internal lottery means (for example, main control unit 300) for deriving the internal winning combination by lottery;
Reel stop means (for example, main control unit 300) for stopping the plurality of reels in a maximum pull-in range based on the derived internal winning combination and the operation result of the stop button;
Production means (for example, payout number display device 127, liquid crystal display device 157, speakers 272, 277, lamp 420);
Production control means for controlling the production means (for example, main control unit 300, first sub-control unit 400);
A game machine (for example, a slot machine 100) that determines a winning combination based on a combination of symbols stopped on an active line, and provides a profit corresponding to the winning combination,
The internal lottery means
Carry-over roles that are carried over until winning in a derived game (for example, special roles), and non-carry-over roles that are not carried over until winning in a derived game (for example, small) Role, re-playing role)
The carryover combination includes a first carryover combination (for example, special combination 2) and a second carryover combination (for example, special combination 1),
The non-carry-over combination includes a first non-carry-over combination (for example, re-playing combination 7),
The first non-carrying role is
The second carry-over combination is derived in the game being carried over (for example, the re-play combination 7 can be derived in the special role internal winning state (RT4)),
The symbol combination (for example, Seven 1-Seven 1-Replay) that constitutes the first non-carry-over role is
A first portion (for example, Seven 1-Seven 1) common to a symbol combination (for example, Seven 1-Seven 1-BAR) that constitutes the first carryover combination, and a symbol that constitutes the first carryover combination It is a symbol combination composed of a second part different from the combination (for example, replay),
The symbol constituting the second part is
The symbols are not arranged beyond the maximum drawing range (for example, in the symbol arrangement of the right reel 112 in FIG. 4, the replay symbol arrangement interval does not exceed the maximum drawing range),
The production control means includes
The first operating condition necessary for winning the first carryover role (for example, the operation timing targeting the Seven 1 for the middle left and the BAR for the right) is notified,
In the game in which the second carry-over combination is carried over, in the case of at least a part of cases where the first non-carry-over combination is derived (for example, when the final notification flag is on), the second The second operation condition including at least one operation condition (for example, in the operation sequence of left middle right, aiming at Seven 1 for the middle left and operation timing aiming at BAR for the right, see FIG. 30A). To inform you,
The reel stop means includes
In the game in which the first non-carrying combination is derived, when the stop button is operated according to the second operating condition, the symbol combination constituting the first non-carrying combination is stopped on the active line. There is described a game table characterized in that it is to be played (see FIG. 30A).

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The internal lottery means
As the non-carry-in combination, a second non-carry-out combination (for example, re-playing combination 1) different from the first non-carry-over combination is derived,
In the game in which the second carryover combination is carried over, the first non-carry-over combination and the second non-carry-over combination can be derived at the same time (for example, re-game combination 1-7-8 Internal winning)
The reel stop means includes
In the game in which the second carryover combination is carried over, the first non-carry-over combination and the second non-carry-over combination are derived at the same time, and the stop button has a first operation order (for example, left middle right ), The first non-carry-over combination can be won (see FIG. 30A),
In the game in which the second carryover combination is carried over, the first non-carry-over combination and the second non-carry-over combination are derived simultaneously, and the stop button is different from the first operation order. Is operated in accordance with the operation order (for example, middle left and right), the second non-carry-over combination is won (see FIG. 30B),
The second operation condition (for example, the operation order of the left middle right operation order, aiming at Seven 1 for the middle left and BAR for the right) is:
It is an operation condition including the first operation order,
The production control means includes
In the game in which the second carry-over combination is carried over, when the predetermined condition (for example, the sub-prediction flag is on or the notification flag is on) is satisfied, the first non-carry-over combination and the There is a gaming table characterized in that when the second non-carry-over combination is derived at the same time, the second operation order is notified (see FIG. 30B).

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The predetermined condition is:
In a game in which the second carry-over combination is carried over, the condition that is satisfied by once informing the second operation condition (for example, refer to the period of “sub-confirmation notice” in FIG. 29). A characteristic game stand is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The production control means includes
A notification effect for notifying that the carryover role is carried over based on the elapse of a predetermined period (for example, a period corresponding to the number of sub-predictive games) since the carryover role is derived (for example, “Bonus confirmed!” In FIG. 30)
The predetermined condition is:
It is a condition that satisfies a condition during the period from when the second carryover combination is derived until the predetermined period elapses (for example, refer to the period of “sub precursor” in FIG. 29). A game table is described.

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;
A stop button (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and operated to stop the plurality of rotating reels;
Internal lottery means (for example, main control unit 300) for deriving the internal winning combination by lottery;
Reel stop means (for example, main controller 300) for stopping the plurality of reels based on the derived internal winning combination and the operation result of the stop button;
Delay means (for example, the main control unit 300) for executing a delay process for delaying the progress of the game;
A game stand (for example, a slot machine 100) that determines a winning combination that has been stopped on an active line as a winning and gives a profit according to the winning winning combination,
The internal lottery means
Carry-over roles that are carried over until winning in a derived game (for example, special roles), and non-carry-over roles that are not carried over until winning in a derived game (for example, small) Role, re-playing role)
The carryover combination includes a specific carryover combination (for example, special combination 1),
The non-carry-over combination includes a specific non-carry-over combination (for example, a small combination 3-4-5),
In a state where the specific carryover combination is not carried over, the specific carryover combination and the specific non-carryover combination can be derived at the same time (for example, No. 7 (special combination of RT1 to RT3 in FIG. 7). 1+ small role 3-4-5) is won internally, see Fig. 7)
In a state where the specific carryover combination is not carried over, the specific carryover combination can be derived without deriving the specific non-carryover combination (for example, No. 7 in FIG. (Refer to Fig. 7) (except for special role 1 + small role 3-4-5)
The delay means is
The delay processing is executed based on the winning of the specific carryover combination (see <Delay processing at the time of special combination winning>),
The execution period of the delay process is
The case where the specific carry-over combination derived at the same time as the specific non-carry-over combination wins and the case where the specific carry-over combination that is not derived at the same time as the specific non-carry-over combination wins (FIG. 33). A game table characterized by the above description.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The execution period of the delay process is
The case where the specific carryover combination derived at the same time as the specific non-carrying combination wins is longer than the case where the specific carryover combination that was not derived at the same time as the specific non-carrying combination wins (In FIG. 33 (a), a gaming table characterized by No. 7 internal winning is longer) is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The internal lottery means
In a state where the specific carryover combination is not carried over, the specific carryover combination and the specific non-carryover combination are simultaneously derived with a first probability,
In a state where the specific carryover combination is not carried over, the specific carryover combination is derived with a second probability without deriving the specific non-carryover combination.
The second probability is
A gaming machine characterized by a probability higher than the first probability (see FIG. 33B) is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
In a state where the specific carryover combination is not carried over, and when the specific carryover combination and the specific non-carryover combination are derived at the same time, the specific carryover combination is a state where the specific carryover combination is not carried over In which the specific non-carry-over combination is not derived and the specific carry-over combination is derived (see FIG. 33 (c)). Stand.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The reel stop means includes
Stopping the plurality of reels within a maximum pull-in range;
The specific non-carry-over role is
It is a combination that includes at least a symbol arranged exceeding the maximum pull-in range (in the description of <delay processing at the time of special combination winning>), it is changed according to the operation timing instead of the small combination 3-4-5. A game stand characterized by the fact that the spilling role is applied) is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
When the specific carryover combination and the specific non-carryover combination are derived at the same time (for example, internal winning in No. 7 in FIG. 7), it is possible to win the specific non-carryover combination (for example, FIG. 7). No. 7 in the case of internal winning, either of the small role 3, the small role 4 or the small role 5 wins over the special role 1 (small role priority), and the symbols constituting the special role There is described a gaming table characterized in that a symbol constituting a combination other than the special combination is arranged with at least one reel exceeding the maximum drawing range).

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;
A stop button (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and operated to stop the plurality of rotating reels;
Internal lottery means (for example, main control unit 300) for deriving the internal winning combination by lottery;
Reel stop means (for example, main controller 300) for stopping the plurality of reels based on the lottery result by the internal lottery means and the operation result of the stop button;
Notification state control means (for example, main control unit 300) for controlling the notification state;
Notification state control means for controlling the notification state (for example, the first sub-control unit 400);
Production means (for example, payout number display device 127, liquid crystal display device 157, speakers 272, 277, lamp 420);
Production control means for controlling the production means (for example, main control unit 300, first sub-control unit 400);
A game stand (for example, a slot machine 100) that determines a winning combination that has been stopped on an active line as a winning and gives a profit according to the winning winning combination,
The internal lottery means
Carry-over roles that are carried over until winning in a derived game (for example, special roles), and non-carry-over roles that are not carried over until winning in a derived game (for example, small) Role, re-playing role)
The carryover combination includes a specific carryover combination (for example, special combination 1),
The non-carry-over combination includes a specific non-carry-over combination (for example, small combination 3, small combination 4, small combination 5),
The reel stop means includes
When the specific non-carrying combination is derived and the stop button is operated in accordance with a first operation condition (for example, correct operation condition), the first stop mode (for example, winning a small combination) Stop multiple reels,
When the specific non-carry-over combination is derived and the stop button is operated according to a second operation condition different from the first operation condition, a second stop that is disadvantageous than the first stop mode The plurality of reels are stopped in an aspect (for example, lost),
The notification state control means sets a specific notification state (for example, AT preparation effect state, AT execution effect state),
The notification state control means includes:
A first notification state and a second notification state (for example, notification states A and B, FIG. 26),
The production control means includes
When the specific non-carry-over combination is derived in a state where the specific notification state is set, a notification effect that notifies the first operation condition is performed (for example, step S1107 in FIG. 13, Step S3203) of FIG.
When the specific carryover combination is derived, a notification effect (for example, “Bonus Confirmation !!” in FIGS. 29 and 30) is executed to notify that the carryover combination has been carried over after the precursor period. There are cases where
The precursor period is
The case where the first notification state is set is different from the case where the second notification state is set (see FIG. 26),
The notification state control means includes
In a case where the specific carryover combination is derived in a state where the specific notification state is set, the specific determination is made based on the elapse of a predetermined period (for example, until the number of main precursor games becomes zero). To terminate the notification state of
The predetermined period is
It is the period of the same length regardless of whether the first notification state is set or the second notification state is set (see FIG. 31B). A game table characterized by the above is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The precursor period is
The case where the first notification state is set is longer than the case where the second notification state is set,
The predetermined period is
There is a gaming table characterized in that it has a length equal to or longer than the precursor period when the second notification state is set (see FIG. 32).

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The predetermined period is
There is a gaming table characterized in that it has a length equal to or longer than the precursor period when the first notification state is set (see FIG. 32).

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The notification state control means includes:
The first notification state and the second notification state are set by a player's selection operation (refer to the modification adopting the notification state selected by the player in the description of FIG. 26). The game table 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;
A stop button (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and operated to stop the plurality of rotating reels;
Internal lottery means (for example, main control unit 300) for deriving the internal winning combination by lottery;
Reel stop means (for example, main controller 300) for stopping the plurality of reels based on the lottery result by the internal lottery means and the operation result of the stop button;
Notification state control means (for example, main control unit 300) for controlling the notification state;
Notification state control means for controlling the notification state (for example, the first sub-control unit 400);
Production means (for example, payout number display device 127, liquid crystal display device 157, speakers 272, 277, lamp 420);
Production control means for controlling the production means (for example, main control unit 300, first sub-control unit 400);
A game stand (for example, a slot machine 100) that determines a winning combination that has been stopped on an active line as a winning and gives a profit according to the winning winning combination,
The internal lottery means
Carry-over roles that are carried over until winning in a derived game (for example, special roles), and non-carry-over roles that are not carried over until winning in a derived game (for example, small) Role, re-playing role)
The carryover combination includes a specific carryover combination (for example, special combination 1),
The non-carry-over combination includes a specific non-carry-over combination (for example, small combination 3, small combination 4, small combination 5),
The reel stop means includes
When the specific non-carrying combination is derived and the stop button is operated in accordance with a first operation condition (for example, correct operation condition), the first stop mode (for example, winning a small combination) Stop multiple reels,
When the specific non-carry-over combination is derived and the stop button is operated according to a second operation condition different from the first operation condition, a second stop that is disadvantageous than the first stop mode The plurality of reels are stopped in an aspect (for example, lost),
The notification state control means sets a specific notification state (for example, AT preparation effect state, AT execution effect state),
The notification state control means includes:
A first notification state and a second notification state (for example, notification states A and B, FIG. 26),
The production control means includes
When the specific non-carry-over combination is derived in a state where the specific notification state is set, a notification effect that notifies the first operation condition is performed (for example, step S1107 in FIG. 13, Step S3203) of FIG.
When the specific carry-over combination is derived, a notice effect that notifies that the carry-over combination has been carried over after the precursor period determined by the lottery (for example, “Bonus confirmation! !))
The precursor period is
The expected value is different between the case where the first notification state is set and the case where the second notification state is set (see FIG. 26),
The notification state control means includes
In a case where the specific carryover combination is derived in a state where the specific notification state is set, the specific determination is made based on the elapse of a predetermined period (for example, until the number of main precursor games becomes zero). To terminate the notification state of
The predetermined period is
It is the period of the same length regardless of whether the first notification state is set or the second notification state is set (see FIG. 31B). A game table characterized by the above is described.

In the above explanation,
A plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112) having a plurality of types of symbols are rotated, the plurality of rotated reels are stopped, and a profit corresponding to the stopped state of the plurality of reels is given. A gaming machine (for example, a slot machine 100) capable of executing a game and granting a privilege that facilitates acquisition of the profit,
Provided with privilege notification means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 157) for notifying the privilege,
The privilege notification means includes:
The privilege is notified based on a non-game progress operation unrelated to the progress of the game (for example, operation of the bet button 132) (see FIG. 35 (a)),
When the non-game progress operation is performed in the first game to which the first privilege (for example, the number of AT games is added) is given, the first privilege is notified,
If the non-game progress operation is not performed in the first game, the first privilege is not notified, and if the non-game progress operation is performed in the subsequent game, Is a game table characterized by the fact that it is informed of the benefits (see FIG. 35 (b)).

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The privilege notification means includes:
When the non-game progression operation is performed in the first game, the first privilege is notified, and then the non-game progression operation is performed in the second game to which the second privilege is granted. In this case, the second privilege is notified (see FIG. 35 (a)),
When the non-game progression operation is not performed in the first game, the first privilege is not notified, and in the predetermined case where the non-game progression operation is performed in the second game thereafter Describes a game table characterized by notifying the first privilege and the second privilege (see FIG. 35B).

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The privilege notification means includes:
In the predetermined case, the first privilege and the second privilege are notified in an indistinguishable manner (notification of adding the number of additional games during the explanation of <AT game number display>). A game table characterized by this is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
Lottery means (for example, main control unit 300) for deriving one lottery result from a plurality of types of lottery results by lottery;
Reel stop means (for example, main control unit 300) for stopping the plurality of reels in rotation,
The privilege is given based on the derived one lottery result,
The reel stop means includes
Stopping the plurality of reels based on the derived lottery result,
The privilege notification means includes:
In the predetermined case, the one lottery result derived in the second game is notified (internal bonus game result is notified in the internal AT game number addition B in FIG. 35 (b)). A characteristic game stand is described.

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;
A stop button (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and operated to stop the plurality of rotating reels;
Internal lottery means (for example, main control unit 300) for deriving the internal winning combination by lottery;
Reel stop means (for example, main controller 300) for stopping the plurality of reels based on the derived internal winning combination and the operation result of the stop button;
Delay means (for example, the main control unit 300) for executing a delay process for delaying the progress of the game;
A game stand (for example, a slot machine 100) that determines a winning combination that has been stopped on an active line as a winning and gives a profit according to the winning winning combination,
The internal lottery means
A first combination (for example, small combination 1), a second combination (for example, small combination 2), and a third combination (for example, re-playing combination 2),
The delay means is
When the third combination is won, the delay process is executed (<Modification in which the delay process is applied at the time of winning other than the special combination>, see FIG. 34).
The period of the delay process is
When the first condition is satisfied (for example, winning a lottery for the number of AT sets at the time of a small role 1 internal winning), and when the second condition is satisfied (for example, an AT set at the time of a small role 2 internal winning) Number wins in the lottery)
The first condition is:
It is a condition that is satisfied based on the fact that the first role is won internally.
The second condition is:
There is described a game table characterized in that it is a condition that is satisfied based on the internal winning of the second combination.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The period of the delay process is
The case where the first condition is satisfied is longer than the case where the second condition is satisfied (see FIG. 34A),
The first condition is:
It is a condition that is satisfied with the first probability,
The second condition is:
It is a condition that is satisfied with the second probability,
The second probability is
A gaming machine characterized by a higher probability than the first probability (see FIG. 34B) is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
When winning the third combination in the state where the first condition is satisfied, it is more advantageous than winning the third combination in the state where the second condition is satisfied ( 34 (c)) is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The reel stop means includes
Stopping the plurality of reels within a maximum pull-in range;
At least one of the first combination and the second combination is:
In the description of the role that includes at least the symbols arranged beyond the maximum pull-in range (<Deformation processing applied when winning a prize other than special roles>), the conditions for varying the delay period are used. (See description of adopting spilling role).

100 slot machine 110 to 112 reel 113 display window 127 payout number display 128 lamp 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 Part 500 second sub-control part

Claims (4)

Rotating a plurality of reels with a plurality of types of symbols, stopping the plurality of rotated reels, and executing a game that gives a profit according to the mode of the stopped plurality of reels. It is a gaming machine that can grant a privilege that makes it easy to acquire,
Provided with privilege notification means for reporting the privilege,
The privilege notification means includes:
Informing the privilege based on a non-game progress operation unrelated to the progress of the game,
When the non-game progress operation is performed in the first game to which the first privilege is granted, the first privilege is notified,
If the non-game progress operation is not performed in the first game, the first privilege is not notified, and if the non-game progress operation is performed in the subsequent game, An amusement stand characterized by notifying the benefits of the game. The game stand according to claim 1,
The privilege notification means includes:
When the non-game progression operation is performed in the first game, the first privilege is notified, and then the non-game progression operation is performed in the second game to which the second privilege is granted. In case, the second privilege is notified,
When the non-game progression operation is not performed in the first game, the first privilege is not notified, and in the predetermined case where the non-game progression operation is performed in the second game thereafter Is a game stand for informing the first privilege and the second privilege. The game stand according to claim 2,
The privilege notification means includes:
In the predetermined case, the gaming machine is configured to notify each of the first privilege and the second privilege in an indistinguishable manner. The game stand according to claim 3,
Lottery means for deriving one lottery result from a plurality of types of lottery results by lottery;
Reel stopping means for stopping the plurality of rotating reels, and
The privilege is given based on the derived one lottery result,
The reel stop means includes
Stopping the plurality of reels based on the derived lottery result,
The privilege notification means includes:
A gaming table characterized by notifying the one lottery result derived in the second game in the predetermined case.