JP2017035159A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make a player recognize that, after executing sufficiently a specific performance, an advantage degree after a specific trigger in an advantageous state becomes advantageous.SOLUTION: In the case where 3 sets of ART are stocked by winning in an ART stock lottery, when the shortest game period until set finish of ART exceeds a specific period during which performance is possible until chorus, BGM is changed. Therefore, even when the BGM is changed, performance can be continued until chorus. Thereby, it can be recognized that an advantage degree becomes advantageous with set finish of ART with a trigger which is a specific trigger, by addition of the game number of ART.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 23

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a game.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and multiple types of identification information are variably displayed when the game medium wins in a start prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area. There are pachinko machines in which a predetermined number of bets are set and a slot machine in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, symbols) are variably displayed when a start operation is performed. In a gaming machine configured to be able to execute variable display of identification information in this way, when the display result of variable display of identification information becomes a predetermined display result in the variable display unit, a predetermined game value (for example, jackpot) Some are configured to give the player a transition to a state, etc.).

  As such a gaming machine, there is known a gaming machine that controls AT (assist time) as an advantageous state and changes BGM during AT as a specific effect (Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, when the number of games in the AT is added, it is concealed so that the player cannot recognize whether or not the number of games is added. Then, the BGM is changed when the shortest game period when the added game number is consumed is longer than the BGM playback time after the change, and the changed BGM is played before the added game number is consumed. As a result, it is possible to complete the changed BGM before the end of the AT, and it is impressed that the changed BGM is played back to the player as compared with the case where the playback of the changed BGM ends in the middle. Can be attached.

Japanese Patent No. 5721325 (paragraph 0175, FIG. 17, FIG. 19 (b), etc.)

  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, although it can be detected that the number of games has been increased by changing the BGM, when the added game is being digested, the number of additional games is already being digested, or It is difficult to detect from the BGM whether the number of additional games is before digestion. In other words, if the degree of advantage after the specific opportunity that the AT was supposed to end is advantageous due to the addition of the number of additional games, even if the specific effect is executed, is the state before becoming advantageous? Or, I couldn't recognize whether it was in an advantageous state.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and a game capable of recognizing that an advantageous degree after a specific opportunity in an advantageous state becomes advantageous after sufficiently performing a specific performance. The purpose is to provide a machine.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention is:
In a gaming machine that performs a game (for example, slot machine 1),
Advantageous state control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) for controlling to an advantageous state (for example, ART) advantageous to the player;
When controlled to the advantageous state, the degree of advantage (for example, the number of ART stock) after a specific trigger in the advantageous state (for example, after the end of ART setting) is compared with a predetermined degree (for example, 0) An advantage comparison means (for example, a portion for performing the process of Se4 in FIG. 21);
A specific effect execution means (for example, a part for performing the process of Sc6 in FIG. 22) for executing a specific effect (for example, a changed BGM performance);
A period comparison means (for example, the part that performs the process of Sc5 in FIG. 22) that compares the shortest game period until the specific opportunity with the specific period related to the execution of the specific effect;
The specific effect execution means determines that the advantage is more advantageous than the predetermined degree by comparison by the advantage comparison means, and the shortest game period is longer than the specific period by comparison by the period comparison means. The specific effect is executed on the condition that it is determined (for example, the part of performing the process of Sc6 when Y is Sc5 of FIG. 22, the part shown in FIG. 23B).
According to this configuration, it is possible to recognize that the degree of advantage after the specific opportunity in the advantageous state becomes advantageous after the specific performance is sufficiently executed.
In addition, when it is determined that the advantage level is more advantageous than the predetermined level and when it is determined that the shortest game period is longer than the specific period, either may be first.

A sound output unit (for example, speakers 53 and 54);
Sound control means (e.g., sub-control unit 91) capable of controlling the sound output unit to control the output of the music sound from the sound output unit by playing a predetermined music piece,
The specific effect execution means causes the sound control means to perform control to output the music sound from the sound output unit by playing the specific music as the specific effect,
The specific period is determined by determining, as a specific period, a period during which at least a specific part of the specific music can be played (for example, a part for performing the process of Sc6 when Y is Sc5 in FIG. 22, FIG. 23). (Part shown in (b)).
According to this configuration, the player can hear the specific part of the specific music.

The specific effect execution means starts executing the specific effect from any of the triggers provided every predetermined period (for example, when a watermelon is won) (for example, when Y is Sc1 in FIG. 22) The part that performs the process of Sc6).
According to this configuration, the player's attention can be gathered on whether or not the specific performance is started.

The specific effect execution means starts execution of the specific effect from a game in which the specific effect start restriction condition for restricting the start of the specific effect is not satisfied (for example, the process of Sc6 when N in Sc4 in FIG. 22) Part to do).
According to this configuration, the player can sufficiently recognize the specific effect.

The specific effect execution means executes the specific effect on the condition of a predetermined number of times within a period controlled to a series of advantageous states (for example, a part for performing the process of Sc6 when N is Sc3 in FIG. 22) ).
According to this configuration, since the rarity of the specific effect increases, the player's attention can be gathered more on whether or not the specific effect is started.

A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a slot machine shown in Modification 3),
Whether any specific effect (for example, “Song A”) is selected by the player from among a plurality of types of specific effects that can be selected by the player (for example, “Song A” to “Song E” in the music list) Determining means (for example, S82 in FIG. 26);
A new effect that can be selected by the player when a predetermined condition (for example, the first determination condition or the second determination condition shown in FIG. 22) is satisfied, and the advantage for the player (for example, the number of remaining navigations) ) A specific effect adding means (for example, the process of S81 in FIG. 26) for adding a specific effect (for example, “music F”) suggesting
A specific effect executing means for executing the specific effect (for example, a process in which the sub CPU 91a outputs the music through the speakers 53 and 54).
The specific effect executing means is
When it is determined that the specific effect is not selected (No in S82 in FIG. 26), any one of the multiple types of specific effects (for example, “Song A” to “Music E”) is selected. When the predetermined condition is satisfied and the new specific effect can be selected (for example, when the process of S81 in FIG. 26 is executed), the new specific music is selected. Perform the production (for example, execute S88 of FIG. 26),
If it is determined that the specific effect is selected (Yes in S82 of FIG. 26), it is selected regardless of whether or not the new specific effect can be selected because the predetermined condition is satisfied. The specific effect is executed (for example, when S82 is Yes, the process of S88 is not executed, and thus the selected music is output).
According to such a configuration, when it is determined that the specific effect is selected, the specific effect selected regardless of whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied and a new specific effect can be selected. Is executed, the player can be dissatisfied with the troublesome operation because the selected specific effect is repeatedly executed without performing the operation of selecting the selected specific effect again. It is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game. In addition, according to such a configuration, when it is determined that the selected specific effect is not selected, a new specific effect can be selected when a predetermined condition is satisfied and a new specific effect can be selected. Since the player is motivated to select a favorite specific effect from a plurality of types of specific effects including a new specific effect, the player will be interested in selecting a specific effect. The fun of gaming is improved. Furthermore, since the new specific effect suggests an advantage for the player, the interest of the game is improved.

The advantage comparison means compares the advantage after the specific trigger in the advantageous state with a first predetermined degree (for example, the number of ART stock is 0) when controlled to the advantageous state, Comparing the degree of advantage with a second degree of advantage that is more advantageous than the first predetermined degree (for example, the number of ART stocks is five);
The specific effect executing means is capable of performing a plurality of types of specific effects depending on whether the advantage is more advantageous than the first advantage or the second advantage by the comparison by the advantage comparison means. One of the specific effects is selected from among them, and the selected specific effect is executed (for example, a portion for performing the processing of Se4 to Se6 in FIG. 21).
According to this configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention as to which specific effect is executed among a plurality of types of specific effects, and the interest of the game can be improved.

A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a slot machine shown in Modification 3),
When one of a plurality of execution conditions including a predetermined execution condition that is satisfied by a predetermined operation (for example, an operation on the effect switch 56 in S72 of FIG. 26) is satisfied, A suggestion effect execution means capable of executing an suggestion effect (for example, output of the music F) indicating an advantage (for example, the number of remaining navigations);
The degree of advantage suggested by the suggestion effect executed when the predetermined execution condition is satisfied, and a specific execution condition different from the predetermined execution condition (for example, a condition that is satisfied by winning a normal replay in S90 of FIG. 26) ) Is different from the degree of advantage suggested by the suggestion effect executed when the effect is established (as shown in FIG. 27B, the music output by operating the effect switch 56 during the button effect) While F suggests that the number of remaining navigations is 10 or more, as shown in FIG. 27A, the number of remaining navigations is 5 or more due to music F that is output when the effect switch is not operated. Is suggested).
According to such a configuration, the degree of expectation given to the player can be made different because the degree of advantage suggested by the suggestion effect differs between when the predetermined execution condition is satisfied and when the specific execution condition is satisfied. Can improve the fun of the game.

In a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1) capable of playing a game,
Provided with control means (for example, main control unit 41) for performing control,
The control means includes
Setting means for setting the control means (for example, startup processing);
After setting by the setting means, processing means (for example, a part for executing the processing of FIGS. 19 and 20) for executing processing based on a control program (for example, user program);
Interrupt generating means (for example, IMF = 1) for generating an interrupt in response to the establishment of the interrupt condition;
An interrupt process execution means for executing an interrupt process based on the interrupt;
Interrupt limiting means for limiting interrupt generation by the interrupt generating means (for example, IMF = 0),
The interrupt restricting means is a first interrupt restricting means for restricting the generation of an interrupt before the processing based on the control program is started (for example, when the microcomputer is started, the PSW is cleared to 00h and the IMF is 19 and the second interrupt limiting means for limiting the generation of interrupts at the start of the process based on the control program (for example, the process of Sa1 in FIG. 19 by executing the DI command in the initial setting process) To execute).
According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent an unintended interrupt from occurring.

In a gaming machine (slot machine shown in Modification 1) that performs a game,
A plurality of timer value storage areas (for example, 1-byte timers A to C), and data storage means for storing data;
When any type of timing condition is satisfied among a plurality of types of timing conditions (for example, timing conditions for 1-byte timers A to C), a timer value storage area (for example, 1-byte timer A) corresponding to the timing condition To C), a timer value storage means (main process) for storing a timer value according to the timing condition;
Timer value updating means (time counter updating process) capable of updating timer values stored in a plurality of timer value storage areas (for example, 1-byte timers A to C) at predetermined intervals (about 2.24 ms);
With
A plurality of timer value storage areas (for example, 1-byte timers A to C) are assigned consecutive addresses (7E2Ch to 7E2Eh) according to a predetermined rule (+1).
The timer value updating means performs a predetermined operation (specified address + 1) for an update process for updating the timer value stored in the timer value storage area corresponding to the specified address (a process for subtracting 1 from the value indicated by the pointer). It is characterized in that multiple types of timer values can be updated by repeatedly executing while changing the designated address for the timer value storage area.
According to this feature, a plurality of timer value storage areas are assigned consecutive addresses according to a predetermined rule, and an update process for updating the timer value stored in the timer value storage area corresponding to the specified address is performed in a predetermined manner. Since multiple types of timer values are updated by repeatedly executing while changing the specified address for the timer value storage area by performing the above calculation, the process of updating multiple types of timer values is performed for each type of timer value. The program capacity can be reduced as compared with the case where it is performed.
Note that consecutive addresses are assigned according to a predetermined rule means that, for example, an address that is incremented by N (N is a natural number) from the start address and the start address is assigned.
In addition, changing the designated address for the timer value storage area by performing a predetermined calculation is, for example, changing the designated address by adding or subtracting a value according to the number of processes to the current designated address, This corresponds to changing the designated address by adding or subtracting a constant to or from the reference address. At this time, the value or constant according to the number of processes may vary depending on the storage capacity of the timer value. For example, if the timer value is stored byte by byte, the value according to the number of processes is the number of processes. Depending on the number of processing, the value is 2, 4, 6,..., Depending on the number of processing. The constant is 2.

A slot machine (variation example) that includes variable display means (left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, right reel 2R) for variably displaying identification information, and gives game value according to the display result derived and displayed on the variable display means 2 slot machine)
Grant information output means (external output board 1000) that outputs grant information that can specify the game value given when the game value is given, and abnormality detection means (main control unit 41) that detects an abnormality related to the game, ,
Abnormality information output means (external output board 1000) for outputting abnormality information when abnormality is detected in the abnormality detection means,
The abnormality information output means, when abnormality is detected by the abnormality detection means at a predetermined timing within a period from the start of variable display of identification information to the end of the provision of game value, the provision of the game value is completed After outputting the abnormal information, the output of the abnormal information is started before the output of the grant information output according to the grant of the game value is completed (for example, FIG. 25).

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a main control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of special combination, the symbol combination of a special combination, and a special combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical combination relevant to the symbol combination of a transfer event, and a transfer event. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several small part winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several re-game player winning. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the initial setting process which a main control part performs at the time of starting. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the initial setting process which a main control part performs at the time of starting. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BGM change determination process performed in the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BGM change control process performed in the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs. It is a timing chart which shows the specific example of this embodiment. 10 is a flowchart illustrating control contents of a time counter update process executed by a main control unit in Modification 1. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating the output timing of a medal OUT signal and a security signal when an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game is detected during reel rotation processing and a winning with a medal payout occurs in the second modification. . In Modification 3, it is a figure for demonstrating the flowchart of a music F related process. In the modification 3, it is a figure for demonstrating the 1st determination condition and the 2nd determination condition. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine to which the present invention is applied.

[Slot machine configuration example]
An embodiment for implementing a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below.
An embodiment of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, a slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a housing 1a. It is comprised from the front door 1b pivotally supported by the side end so that rotation is possible. As shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are juxtaposed in the housing 1a. As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 3, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (a plurality that can be distinguished from each other are drawn in 21 in a predetermined order). 3 of the types of symbols) are arranged so as to be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b.

  The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). Set the maximum bet number (a specified number of RT0 to RT4, which will be described later, and a specified number of RB of 2 in the present embodiment) among the specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated at the time of operation is operated when the medal stored as credit and the medal used for setting the bet amount are settled (the medal used for setting the credit and bet number is returned). Checkout switch 10, start switch 7 operated when starting the game, stop switch 8L operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, C, 8R are each provided so as to be operated by the player. In this embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, the stop is the first stop, and the stop operation is the first stop reel. This is referred to as one stop operation (or first stop). Similarly, the reel that stops second is referred to as a second stop reel, the stop is referred to as a second stop, and the stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation (or second stop). The reel that stops third is referred to as a third stop reel, the stop is referred to as a third stop or final stop, and the stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation (or third stop).

  Further, the front door 1b has a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and a navigation notification described later. A game auxiliary indicator 12 that displays information that can identify the order in which the reels are stopped, etc., 1 BETLED 14 that notifies that the number of bets is set to 1, and that the number of bets is set to 2 2BETLED 15 for notifying by lighting, 3BETLED 16 for notifying that the number of bets is set to 3, 3BETLED 16 for notifying that a medal can be inserted is indicated, and a game start operation by operating the start switch 7 Start valid LED 18 to notify that it is valid by lighting, wait (whether the previous game started There is a waiting LED 19 that lights up to indicate that the reel is in a standby state because the reel has not started rotating for a certain period of time, and a replaying LED 20 that lights up to indicate that a replay game is in progress. The game display section 13 is provided.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, three bets are defined as a prescribed number of bets in RT0 to RT4, which will be described later, and two bets are established as a prescribed number of bets in an RB, which will be described later. When the bet number is set, the winning line LN becomes valid. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage, is used as the winning line. It has been established. Further, in the present embodiment, as a winning combination, a winning combination is made when a combination of predetermined symbols determined as a winning combination in the winning line LN, and any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 is achieved by the combination of predetermined symbol combinations. The combination of symbols that are easier to recognize than the predetermined symbol combination is included, so that it is possible to make it appear as if it has been won by a combination of symbols aligned on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continuously vary. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3. When all the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and when a predetermined symbol combination on the winning line LN is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C and 2R. A winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1).

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The production according to the control is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each part.

  The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a control clock generation circuit 42, a random number clock generation circuit 43, a switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, an LED drive circuit 47, and a power interruption detection circuit. 48 and a reset circuit 49 are mounted to perform processing relating to the progress of the game and control each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40 directly or indirectly.

  FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 5 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes an external bus interface 501, a clock circuit 502, a verification block 503, a specific information storage circuit 504, an arithmetic circuit 505, and a reset / interrupt. A controller 506, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 41a, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 41b, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 41c, a free-run counter circuit 507, random number circuits 508a and 508b, a timer circuit 509, The interrupt controller 510 includes a parallel input port 511, a serial communication circuit 512, a parallel output port 513, and an address decoding circuit 514.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513. A command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the sub control unit 91 toward the main control unit 41. In this embodiment, the command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513, that is, the command is transmitted as a parallel signal, but via the serial communication circuit 512. A configuration in which a command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, that is, a configuration in which the command is transmitted as a serial signal may be employed.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55, and these effect devices are sub-control units 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. It is driven on the basis of the control by.

[Settings]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. In order to change the set value, first, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on with the front door 1b opened. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, a setting value read from a RAM (not shown) of the main control unit 41 is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24 and set by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Shifts to a setting change state (setting change mode) in which a value can be changed. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the display returns to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

[About winning prizes]
FIG. 6 to FIG. 8 are diagrams for explaining the types of roles, symbol combinations, and technical matters related to the roles in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the symbol combination of the transfer event and the technical matters related to the transfer event in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the slot machine 1 in this embodiment is controlled to one of RT0 to RT4 and RB (including RB in BB).

  First, referring to FIG. 6, the special combination of the winning combination includes two types of bonuses, a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as BB) and a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB). It is. BB is awarded when the combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” is aligned on the winning line LN at RT0 to RT4. When winning the BB, the game shifts to a big bonus that is controlled every game by a regular bonus (to be referred to as RB hereinafter). The big bonus ends on condition that 316 or more medals have been paid out. RB is awarded when the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN at RT0 to RT4. When winning an RB, the game proceeds to a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB). The regular bonus ends on the condition that any combination wins 6 times or 12 games have been consumed. As shown in FIG. 10, from the time of winning either BB or RB until the prize is won, it is controlled to RT4 as the inside, and after BB or RB (collectively referred to as bonus) is finished, RT3 Will be controlled.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning roles, the upper bell 1, upper bell 2, upper bell 3, upper bell 4, upper bell 5, upper bell 6, upper bell 7, upper bell 8, middle bell, lower right bell, middle watermelon , Right-down watermelon, middle cherries, square cherries are included. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the upper bell 1, the upper bell 2, the upper bell 3, the upper bell 4, the upper bell 5, the upper bell 6, the upper bell 7, and the upper bell 8, they are simply referred to as upper bells.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the re-game player among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replaying role includes middle replay, right-up replay, promotion replay, special replay, fall replay, red 7 replay, and blue 7 replay.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the transition outcome will be described. At RT0, RT2, RT3, when the transition outcome is aligned with the pay line LN, the routine proceeds to RT1. In this embodiment, when the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, the right bells 1 to 4 are elected, the reels other than the reels that are the winning conditions for the middle bell are set as the first stop, and the upper bell is missed, Transition outcomes are aligned with the winning line LN.

[About lottery eligible roles]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 12-16, the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for each gaming state will be described. In the present embodiment, a role that is subject to an internal lottery or whether the gaming state is RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, or RB (including RB in BB) or its At least one of the winning probabilities is different. As will be described later as a lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be read simultaneously and can be won in duplicate. In FIGS. 12 to 16, “+” is written between winning combinations to indicate that they are simultaneously read out as a lottery target combination in the internal lottery. In FIGS. 12 to 14, the lottery object combination is shown in the vertical column, and the gaming state is shown in the horizontal column. In the column where the gaming state intersects with the lottery target, a circle indicates that it is a lottery target when in the gaming state, and a cross indicates that it is not a lottery target when in the gaming state. It shows that. Also, the numerical values shown below the circles indicate the number of determination values of a predetermined set value (common in this embodiment regardless of the set value). An internal lottery is performed using the number of determination values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” in correspondence with a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery subject for which “300” is set as the number of determination values is 300/65536. FIG. 12 shows combinations of special combinations that are read out as lottery targets for each gaming state, FIGS. 13 and 14 show combinations of small roles that are read out as lottery targets for each gaming state, and FIG. , A combination of re-playing combinations that are read out as lottery targets.

  In the present embodiment, when the push order bell is won, as shown in FIG. 17, the combination of the symbols to be stopped differs according to the type of the push order bell and the stop order. If any of the push order bells wins, the middle order bell always wins by performing the stop operation according to the stop order according to the push order bell type, while the stop order according to the push order bell type. By performing the stop operation in a stop order other than the above, the upper bells win at a certain rate, but the upper stage bells are not aligned and the transitional outcome may stop. For this reason, when the push order bell is won, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether or not the operation is performed in the stop order according to the type of the push order bell.

  In this embodiment, when the replays GR1 to GR6, GR11 to GR13, and GR21 to 26 are elected, as shown in FIG. When one of the replays GR1 to GR6 to be selected in RT1 wins, by performing a stop operation in the order of stop according to the type, the promoted replay wins and shifts to RT0, while the type is changed to that type. By performing a stop operation in a stop order other than the corresponding stop order, the middle stage replay wins and RT1 is maintained. In addition, when any of the replays GR11 to 13 to be selected at RT0 wins, a special replay wins and moves to RT2 by performing a stop operation in the order of stop according to the type, By performing a stop operation in a stop order other than the stop order corresponding to the type, the fall replay wins and the process proceeds to RT1. In addition, when one of the replays GR21 to 23 to be selected at RT2 wins, the middle stage replay or red 7 replay wins and RT2 is maintained by performing a stop operation in the order of stop according to the type. On the other hand, by performing a stop operation in a stop order other than the stop order corresponding to the type, the fall replay wins and the process proceeds to RT1. In addition, when any of the replay GRs 24 to 26 to be selected at RT2 wins, by performing stop operation in the order of stop according to the type, the middle stage replay or blue 7 replay wins and RT2 is maintained. On the other hand, by performing a stop operation in a stop order other than the stop order corresponding to the type, the fall replay wins and the process proceeds to RT1.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the control is performed to any one of RT0 to RT4 and bonus (RB, RB in BB). In this embodiment, RT0, RT1, RT3, RT4 have a medal payout rate of less than 100% per game, and RT2, RB, BB have a medal payout rate of 100% or more per game. Among RT0 to RT4, RB, and BB (RB), RB and BB have the highest medal payout rate per game and are the most advantageous gaming state. Of RT0 to RT4, RT0, RT2, and RT4 have a high probability of winning the re-gamer, and the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT1 and 3, especially RT0 to RT2. It can be said that it is more advantageous for the player than RT1 and 3 in that it can be transferred. Of RT0, RT2, and RT4, RT2 can be said to be more advantageous for the player than RT0 and RT4 in that the medal payout rate per game is higher than RT0 and RT4.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state is RT0 to 2, the main control unit 41 can execute navigation notification that notifies the player of the stop order that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result. It is possible to control the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) that is a notification period.

  When the main control unit 41 is controlled by the AT, the main control unit 41 performs navigation notification by winning the navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state, and transmits a push order command to the sub control unit 91. In this way, the navigation effect is executed. The navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state is replay GR1 to 6 when RT1, replay GR11 to 13 when RT0, and replay GR21 to 26 when RT2. Further, in any of RT0 to RT2, the push order bell is a common navigation target combination. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes navigation notification by satisfying certain conditions even in a normal state (RT1 and non-AT state) where neither AT nor ART is controlled. It is possible to execute a navigation effect.

  The navigation notification of the present embodiment notifies the stop order that is advantageous for the player in an identifiable manner by changing the lighting mode of the game auxiliary indicator 12. Note that the navigation notification mode is not limited to such a mode, and may be any mode as long as the player can be distinguished according to the winning situation. In addition, the navigation notification is not limited to the game auxiliary display 12, that is, the display used for notification other than the navigation notification, and may be executed using a dedicated display. The navigation effect of the present embodiment notifies the stop order advantageous for the player notified by the navigation notification by displaying the navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and outputting the navigation sound from the speakers 53 and 54.

  In the navigation notification and the navigation effect, when any one of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won in RT1, the stop order in which the promotion replay wins is identifiable in an identifiable manner. Further, when any of the replays GR11 to GR13 wins at RT0, the stop order in which the special replay wins is notified in an identifiable manner. Further, when any of the replays GR21 to 23 is won at RT2, the stop order in which the middle stage replay or red 7 replay wins is identifiable. In addition, when any of the replays GR24 to 26 is won at RT2, the stop order in which the middle stage replay or the blue 7 replay wins is identifiable.

  As described above, in the navigation notification and the navigation effect, the stop order that is advantageous to the player is notified in an identifiable manner. For this reason, the player can intentionally win the promotion replay at RT1 and win the middle bell by performing the stop operation in the order of stop according to the navigation effect, and win the special replay at RT0. In other words, winning the middle bell, avoiding the fall replay, avoiding the stoppage of the transitional outcome, winning the middle bell in RT2, avoiding the fall replay, Eye suspension can be avoided.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs a lottery (hereinafter referred to as an ART lottery) that determines whether or not to control to ART (a state controlled by AT in RT2) when a lottery condition is satisfied. The main control unit 41 controls the ART by winning the ART lottery. If you win the ART lottery, you will receive one set of ART. One set of ART ends when 50 games are played. The main control unit 41 transmits a command indicating the result of the ART lottery to the sub control unit 91.

  When controlling to ART, first control to AT. The state from the start of the AT control to the transition to RT2 is also referred to as a preparation state.

  The main control unit 41 performs navigation notification when the target combination is won in the preparation state. At this time, in RT1, when the replays GR1 to 6 are won, navigation notification is performed, and when the replays GR1 to 6 are won, the stop order for winning the promoted replay is notified by the navigation notification, so stop according to the notified stop order. By performing the operation, it is possible to shift the promotion replay from RT1 to RT0. In addition, after shifting to the preparation state, in any gaming state of RT0 to 2, since the stop order for winning the middle bell is notified when the push order bell is won, the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order. Thus, it is possible to reliably obtain 8 medals.

  After the promotion replay wins at RT1 and shifts to RT0, it will be the target of navigation notification when winning the replay GR11-13, and the stop order for winning the special replay when winning the replay GR11-13 will be notified by navigation notification. By performing a stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order, it is possible to win a special replay and shift from RT0 to RT2, and avoid a fall replay winning and avoid moving to RT1. In addition, as described above, when the push order bell is won, the stop order for winning the middle bell is informed, so it is possible to reliably obtain 8 medals by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. At the same time, it is possible to avoid the stop of the transition and avoid the transition to RT1.

  When the special replay wins at RT0 and shifts to RT2, after that, when the first replay GR21-23 is won, or when the first replay GR24-26 is won, the navigation that informs the stop order of winning the red 7 replay Navigation notification that notifies the stop order for winning the notification or the blue 7 replay is executed, and the stop operation is performed in accordance with the notified stop order, so that the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay is won and the fall It is possible to avoid replay winning and to shift to RT1. In addition, as described above, when the push order bell is won, the stop order for winning the middle bell is informed, so it is possible to reliably obtain 8 medals by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. At the same time, it is possible to avoid the stop of the transition and avoid the transition to RT1.

  The main control unit 41 finishes the preparation state when the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay wins, and starts the ART control. Accordingly, the main control unit 41 performs an ART game number lottery to determine the number of ART games, sets the number of games won in the ART game number lottery as the remaining number of ART games allocated to the RAM 91c, and Start counting remaining games.

  After the ART starts, the stop order for winning the middle bell when the push order bell is won will be notified, so it is possible to reliably acquire 8 medals by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. At the same time, it is possible to avoid the stop of the transition and avoid the transition to RT1. In addition, since the stop order for winning the middle stage replay is notified when the replays GR21 to 26 are won, the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order, and the winning of the fall replay is avoided and the process proceeds to RT1. Can be avoided.

  Further, during the ART, the main control unit 41 executes the ART stock lottery when the ART stock lottery condition is satisfied. The ART stock lottery condition is to win a cherry (strong cherry or weak cherry). In the ART stock lottery, whether or not to stock ART is determined in units of sets (that is, whether or not the number of ART games is added in units of sets). When it is decided to stock ART, the number of stocks is also decided for each set at the same time. When it is decided to stock ART, the number of games corresponding to the number of ART stock allocated to the RAM 41c (1 stock = 50 games in this embodiment) is added. The main control unit 41 transmits a command indicating the result of the ART stock lottery to the sub control unit 91.

  In addition, after the start of ART, every time one game is consumed, the number of remaining games is decremented by one. If the number of remaining games becomes 0 after the start of ART, the AT control is terminated. As a result, navigation notification will not be executed, so it will be impossible to avoid the stop of the transitional outcome when winning the push order bell, and it will be impossible to avoid the winning of the fall replay when winning the replay GR21-26. By shifting to RT1 by stopping the game or winning the fall replay, a series of AT and ART controls are completed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is configured to notify the stop order in which the middle stage replay wins except for the first time by navigation notification when winning the replay GRs 21 to 26 during ART. When the stop operation is performed ignoring the order, the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay may win and RT2 may be maintained, but the fall replay may win and move to RT1. Therefore, when the replays GR21 to 26 are elected, it is possible to prompt the stop operation in the stop order to win the middle stage replay notified by the navigation notification, and it is meaningless to prevent the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay from winning. It can be done.

  Next, the content of the process which the main control part 41 performs is demonstrated.

[Initial setting processing]
First, an initial setting process executed by the main control unit 41 will be described. When power is supplied and a reset signal is input from the reset circuit 49, the main control unit 41 performs a system reset and executes a startup process. Then, by executing the start-up process, the interrupt master permission flag (IMF) 0 assigned to the program status word (PSW) of the CPU core is set, and the interrupt prohibited state is set. In addition, an initial value is set in an internal function register (such as a CTC control register or a register related to a random number circuit) by the activation process. Thereafter, the initial setting process shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 19 and 20 is performed according to the program stored in the ROM 41b as the user program.

  As shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, first, the main control unit 41 sets the interrupt master permission flag (IMF) = 0 by executing the DI instruction, and prohibits the interrupt (Sa1). The interrupt process is a process that occurs by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt factor occurs. The interrupt of the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 at regular intervals (interval of 0.56 ms) is prohibited (Sa1). Next, initialization data is set (Sa2), and each output port is initialized (Sa3). Next, the built-in register is set (Sa4).

  In the setting of the internal register, for example, the random number generation circuit 42 is set. Specifically, in the setting of the random number circuit, the main control unit 41 writes the random number maximum value setting data for specifying the random number maximum value preset by the user in the built-in register. In addition, the main control unit 41 checks whether the maximum random number set in the built-in register is not less than a predetermined lower limit value. If the random number maximum value is less than the lower limit value, the main control unit 41 is set in the random number maximum value setting register. Execute random number maximum value reset processing to reset the random number maximum value.

  Further, the main control unit 41 executes an initial value changing process for changing the initial value of the count value updated by the counter of the random number generation circuit 42. Further, the main control unit 41 writes the random number update method selection data in the random number update method selection register. Further, the main control unit 41 writes period setting data (data for setting how many times the reference clock signal is to be divided) for designating the period of the random number generating clock signal preset by the user. The main control unit 41 sets whether or not to update the initial value input to the counter when the count value is updated to a predetermined final value by the counter of the random number generation circuit 42. Further, the main control unit 41 sets whether or not to change the permutation of the count values updated by the counter when the count value is updated to a predetermined final value by the counter of the random number generation circuit 42. Then, the main control unit 41 writes random circuit activation data. By doing so, the main control unit 41 activates the random number generation circuit 42.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the power supply voltage is normal (Sa5). If the power supply voltage is not normal (N in Sa5), the determination is repeated until normal. If the power supply voltage is normal (Y in Sa5), the higher address of the interrupt vector is set (Sa6). Then, access to the RAM is permitted (Sa7), and the stack pointer is initialized (Sa8).

  Next, the RAM parity is calculated (Sa10). Then, it is determined whether or not the calculated RAM parity becomes 0 (Sa11). If the RAM parity does not become 0 (N in Sa11), the process proceeds to Sa14.

  When the RAM parity becomes 0 (Y in Sa11), RAM destruction diagnosis fixed data is acquired from the RAM 41c (Sa12). Then, it is determined whether or not the acquired RAM destruction diagnosis fixed data is correct (Sa13). Next, in step Sa14, RAM destruction diagnosis fixed data is cleared (Sa14).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch is turned on (Sa15). When the setting key switch is on (Y in Sa15), the main control unit 41 sets a timer interrupt (Sa22). Specifically, a register of a timer circuit built in the main control unit 41 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time. For example, a value corresponding to 0.56 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register). In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 0.56 ms. In the timer circuit, the timer is initialized by setting the register, and time measurement is started from the initial value. Then, when the timer interrupt setting is completed, the process proceeds to a setting change process.

  On the other hand, if the setting key switch is OFF (Y in Sa15), whether or not the stored content of the RAM 41c has been destroyed based on the determination of Sa11, the determination of Sa13, and whether or not a RAM abnormality flag described later is set. That is, it is determined whether or not the stored contents of the RAM 41c are normal (Sa16). When the stored contents of the RAM 41c are not destroyed (N in Sa16), a power failure recovery command (power failure recovery commands 1 to 4) is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 (Sa17), and the hot start command is sub-controlled. It transmits to the part 91 (Sa18). The case where the storage contents of the RAM 41c are not destroyed is a case where it is determined that the fixed data for RAM destruction diagnosis is correct in Sa11 and Y and the RAM abnormality flag is not set.

  Then, all the registers are restored (Sa19), and the timer interrupt setting similar to Sa22 is performed (Sa20). Then, the process returns to the timer interrupt process (main). In the resumed timer interrupt process (main), the register saved in the stack area is restored, the prohibited interrupt is permitted, and the process returns to the process before the interrupt.

  Here, the storage area of the RAM 41c is divided into a set value work, a special work, an important work, a general work, an unused area, and a stack area.

  The set value work (0000H to in this embodiment) is an area in which data such as set values and random number values that are inconvenient when initialized at the time of normal setting change is stored.

  The special work (0003H in this embodiment) stores data that is initialized only before the start of setting change, such as input / output data of the I / O port 41d and data for transmitting a command to the effect control board 90. It is an area to be done.

  An important work (0014H in this embodiment) is an area in which a counter indicating the number of credits, display data of various indicators and LEDs, a time counter of game time, and data that is inconvenient when initialized at the end of the game are stored. is there.

  General work (0045H in this embodiment) is data necessary for one game (one game) such as a winning flag that does not carry over, a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals to be paid out, and the game is over It is an area where data that can sometimes be initialized is stored.

  The unused area (0173H˜ in this embodiment) is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 41c.

  If the stored contents of the RAM 41c are destroyed (Y in Sa16), the RAM start address to be initialized is set in the register (Sa23), and the RAM area indicated by the designated address is cleared (hereinafter, “ (Also referred to as “initialization”) (Sa24). The case where the stored contents of the RAM 41c are destroyed is either the case where it is determined that the fixed data for RAM destruction diagnosis is not correct in N or Sa13 in Sa11, or the case where the RAM abnormality flag is set. .

  The stack area (01CCH˜ in this embodiment) is an area in which data saved from the register of the main control unit 41 is stored.

  When an address is specified in Sa23, all the above-described areas in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized. Next, a RAM abnormality flag indicating that the storage contents of the RAM 41c are not normal is set in the RAM 41c (Sa25), and the process proceeds to error processing. In error processing, it becomes an error state and it becomes impossible to play a game. The error state can be canceled by turning on the setting key switch 37 and turning on the power switch 39, thereby determining Y in Sa15, and shifting to the setting change process. Therefore, when the power switch 39 is turned on without turning on the setting key switch 37, Sa15 becomes N, and Sa16 becomes Y, so that an error state occurs again.

  In the present embodiment, initialization is performed by setting the data to “00h”, that is, by clearing the data. However, for example, initialization can be performed by setting the data to “FFh” or inputting a predetermined value for each data.

  As described above, in this embodiment, interrupts are prohibited during the startup of the microcomputer, and interrupts are prohibited during the initial setting process (in this example, the PSW is cleared to 00h and the IMF is 0 when the microcomputer is started up. The interrupt disabled state is set, and the DI instruction is executed in the initial setting process to execute the process of Sa1 in FIG. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an unintended interrupt from occurring.

[Game control processing]
Game control processing executed by the main control unit 41 for each game will be described. The main control unit 41 performs a game control process to control one game. In the game control process, first, a BET process for setting a bet amount and performing a credit settlement / a bet settlement is performed. When the start switch 7 is operated after setting the bet amount, an internal lottery process (see FIGS. 12 to 14 and the like) is performed for determining whether or not winning is allowed (random lottery) by random lottery. When the internal lottery process ends, a reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, the stop switches 8L to 8R are activated after starting the rotation of the reels 2L to 2R on the condition that a specified period (eg, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the reel rotation of the previous game. And the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation (see FIGS. 15 to 18 and the like). When the reels 2L to 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process (see FIGS. 6 to 9 and the like) is performed for determining whether or not a winning has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line. . When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout processing, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of a winning, and the gaming state is shifted according to the symbol combination on the winning line (see FIG. 10, FIG. 11, etc.). Thereby, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next one game is started.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 performs the ART lottery process during the execution of the internal lottery process, and when the ART lottery is won, that is, when the number of AT games is given, the main control unit 41 controls the AT to control the navigation notification and the navigation effect. I do. Further, the main control unit 41 performs an ART stock lottery process during execution of the internal lottery process. When the ART stock lottery is won, the main control unit 41 performs control for adding the number of games corresponding to the number of ART stocks. Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment controls the RT4 as the inside when the bonus as a special role is won during the internal lottery process, and after the elapse of the navigation start game number described later also in the RT4 Control for navigation notification and navigation effects is performed.

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

[Timer interrupt processing (sub)]
The sub control unit 91 (CPU 91c) executes timer interrupt processing (sub) at intervals of 1.12 ms based on the count value of the internal clock.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub control unit 91 first saves the register in use in the stack area. Next, a power failure determination process is performed. In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 48. If a voltage drop signal is input, whether or not the voltage drop signal is input in the previous power failure determination process as well. If a voltage drop signal has been input in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power interruption flag indicating that is set.

  After the power failure determination process, it is determined whether the power interruption flag is set. If the power interruption flag is set, the process proceeds to a power interruption process (sub). In the power interruption process (sub), the backup flag is set after the backup data is created, and the checksum used in the startup process (sub) is calculated by calculating the exclusive OR of the backup data.

  If the power interruption flag is not set, command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis process, it is determined whether or not a command is stored in the command buffer. If the command is stored in the command buffer, the command is acquired from the command buffer. And the process according to the acquired command is performed.

  Then, the sub control unit 91 executes a BGM change determination process for determining whether or not to change the BGM output from the speakers 53 and 54 as a specific effect during the ART in the timer interrupt process (sub) ( (See FIG. 21).

  Further, in the timer interruption process (sub), the sub control unit 91 executes a BGM change control process for executing an effect of changing the BGM output from the speakers 53 and 54 as a specific effect during ART (FIG. 22). reference).

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 identifies that the ART stock lottery condition is satisfied based on a command from the main control unit 41 in the timer interrupt process (sub), and remains for five or more games until the ART set is completed. If it is identified that the game has been completed, a continuous performance suggesting the result of the ART stock lottery is executed from 5 games before the end of the ART set to the end of the ART set.

[BGM change decision processing]
Next, the control content of the BGM change determination process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in the BGM change determination process, the sub-control unit 91 first determines whether or not the ART stock lottery has been won based on a command from the main control unit 41 (Se1). If the ART stock lottery is not won (N at Se1), the process is terminated.

  When the ART stock lottery is won (Y in Se1), a BGM change lottery for determining whether or not to change the BGM is executed (Se2). Next, it is determined whether or not the BGM change lottery is won (Se3). If the BGM change lottery is not won (N in Se3), that is, if it is decided not to change the BGM, the process is terminated. If the BGM change lottery is won (Y in Se3), that is, if it is decided to change the BGM, whether or not the number of ART stocks decided to be granted in the ART stock lottery exceeds “5” Is determined (Se4). If the number of stocks exceeds “5” (Y in Se4), a BGM change flag indicating that the BGM is to be changed is set in the RAM 91c (Se5). At this time, data indicating that the music A is played is added to the BGM change flag.

  On the other hand, if the number of stocks does not exceed “5” (N in Se4), a BGM change flag to which data indicating that the music B is played is added to the RAM 91c (Se6).

[BGM change control processing]
Next, the control content of the BGM change control process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in the BGM change control process, the sub-control unit 91 first determines whether or not a watermelon has been drawn in the internal lottery based on a command from the main control unit 41 (Sc1). If no watermelon has been drawn (N in Sc1), the process ends.

  If watermelons are lottery (Y in Sc1), it is determined whether the BGM change flag is set in Se5 or Se6 in FIG. 21 (Sc2). If the BGM change flag is not set (N in Sc2), the process ends.

  When the BGM change flag is set (Y in Sc2), it is determined whether or not there is a BGM change history in the series of ARTs being controlled (a series of ARTs including the first set of ARTs and the stocked ARTs). (Sc3). If there is a change history (Y in Sc3), it is determined whether or not BGM is being restricted (Sc4). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the continuous production is being executed. If the BGM change is being restricted (Y in Sc4), the process ends.

  If the BGM change is not regulated (N in Sc4), it is determined whether or not the shortest game period until the end of the set of the ART being controlled exceeds the performance time until the changed BGM rust (Sc5). . In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game is started before a certain period of time has elapsed since the start of the previous game, a wait is generated and the reel rotation is awaited. Then, 4.1 seconds is set as the fixed time. Therefore, the shortest game period used in the determination of Sc5 is calculated by multiplying the number of games until the end of the ART set by 4.1. If the shortest game period until the end of the set of the ART being controlled does not exceed the performance time until the changed BGM chorus (N in Sc5), the process ends.

  If the shortest game period until the end of the set of the ART being controlled exceeds the performance time until the changed BGM rust (Y in Sc5), the BGM is changed (Sc6). At this time, the music is changed to the music associated with the BGM change flag. Then, the BGM change flag is cleared (Sc7). The changed BGM ends the performance when the set of the ART being controlled ends.

  In the present embodiment, the music used as BGM has a structure of intro → A melody → B melody → chorus → interlude → A melody → B melody → chorus → interlude → C melody → chorus → outro. Therefore, it takes a certain time until the chorus is played.

[Concrete example]
Next, a specific example of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 23A shows the prior art, and FIG. 23B shows the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 23A, for example, it is assumed that an ART stock lottery is won and three sets of ART are stocked. Thereafter, if the BGM is changed in a state where the shortest game period until the end of the ART set does not exceed the specific period, the changed BGM rust is not played and the changed BGM is not fully played. Therefore, in the prior art, it is difficult to recognize that even if the BGM is changed, it becomes advantageous after the ART set is completed by adding the number of ART games.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 23B, in this embodiment, the BGM is changed when the shortest game period until the end of the ART set exceeds the specific period. Therefore, even if the BGM is changed, it is possible to perform up to chorus. For this reason, it can be recognized that the addition of the number of ART games is advantageous when the set end of ART, which is a specific opportunity, is advantageous.

[Modification 1]
Next, a modification of the above embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. As will be described in this modification, an area in which a plurality of types of timer counter values are stored is set to an area to which consecutive addresses are assigned according to a predetermined rule in the RAM 41c, and the timer value stored in the designated address is Slot that updates multiple types of timer values by repeatedly executing the update process while changing the specified address for the area where multiple types of timer counter values are stored by adding a constant to the current specified address In the machine, the same effect as in the above embodiment can be obtained by changing the BGM when the shortest game period until the end of the ART set exceeds the specific period.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the control content of the time counter update process. The time counter update process is executed in a timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 by interrupting and executing the basic process (mainly the main process) at regular intervals (interval of about 0.56 ms). The timer interrupt process (main) is a process executed by an interrupt generated according to the count of the timer circuit 509. The address at which the program of the timer interrupt process (main) is stored is a vector table. It is set as a value corresponding to the timer interrupt. When a timer interrupt occurs, processing from that address is executed. Further, other interrupts are automatically prohibited during the execution period of the timer interrupt process (main).

  In the time counter update process, first, the number of 1-byte timer counters to be updated (3 in this embodiment) is set as the number of processes for 1 byte (Sg1), and the first address of the 1-byte timer group (7E2Ch) is set. A pointer is set (Sg2).

  Next, if the value of 1 byte stored at the specified address (address indicated by the pointer) is not 0, 1 is subtracted from the value of 1 byte of the specified address (Sg3), and 1 is subtracted from the processing count set in the step of Sg1. (Sg4), it is determined whether the number of processes after subtraction is 0 (Sg5).

  If the number of processes after subtraction is not 0 in the step of Sg5, that is, if all the 1-byte timers have not been updated, the pointer is incremented by 1 (Sg6), and the process returns to the step of Sg3. As a result, the pointer moves to the address of the unprocessed 1-byte timer, and if the 1-byte value of the designated address is not 0, the pointer is subtracted.

  When the number of processes after subtraction is 0 in the step of Sg5, that is, when all the 1-byte timers have been updated, the number of 2-byte timer counters to be updated (number of 2-byte timer counters in this embodiment) Then, 4) is set (Sg7), and the pointer is incremented by 1 (Sg8). As a result, the pointer moves to the start address (7E2Fh) of the 2-byte counter group.

  Next, if the 2-byte value stored in the area consisting of the designated address (address indicated by the pointer) and the next address is not 0, the 2-byte value of the designated address and the next address is decremented by 1 (Sg9), and Sg7 1 is subtracted from the number of processes set in step (Sg10), and it is determined whether or not the number of processes after subtraction is 0 (Sg11).

  If the number of processes after the subtraction is not 0 in the step of Sg11, that is, if all the 2-byte timers have not been updated, the pointer is incremented by 2 (Sg12), and the process returns to the step of Sg9. As a result, the pointer moves to the address of the unprocessed 2-byte timer, and if the 2-byte value of the designated address and the next address is not 0, the pointer is subtracted.

  If the number of processes after subtraction is 0 in the step of Sg11, that is, if all the 2-byte timers have been updated, the process ends.

  As described above, in the first modification, the value of the timer counter assigned to the RAM 41c is periodically updated to become a specific value (0), thereby specifying the passage of time. Conventionally, when measuring multiple types of time intervals, timer values are set and updated within multiple types of processing that require timekeeping, and each type of program for updating multiple types of timer values is processed. Since it is necessary to provide it inside, it was a factor which increased program capacity. In addition, since multiple types of timer counters are assigned as data groups for each process used, it is necessary to read out the values of unrelated addresses in order to update all of them in one process. there were.

  On the other hand, in the first modification, an area in which a plurality of types of timer counter values are stored is set to an area to which consecutive addresses are assigned according to a predetermined rule in the RAM 41c, and the timer value stored in the designated address is changed. Since multiple types of timer values are updated by repeatedly executing the update process while changing the specified address for the area where multiple types of timer counter values are stored by adding a constant to the current specified address Thus, the program capacity can be reduced as compared with the case where each of the processes for designating a plurality of types of addresses and updating the values of the addresses is performed in the individual processes.

[Modification 2]
[Output timing of medal OUT signal and security signal]
Next, regarding the output control of the medal OUT signal and the security signal that the CPU 41a outputs to the external output board 1000 as an external output signal when an abnormality (error) that does not prevent the progress of the game is detected, as shown in FIG. Next, a second modified example will be described. An abnormality that does not prevent the progress of the game is an abnormality that allows the game to proceed without error processing. Specific examples of abnormalities that do not hinder the progress of the game are insertion errors and payout errors during reel rotation processing, and insertion errors during payout processing.

  The insertion error during the reel rotation process and the payout process is related to, for example, when a foreign object is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, when a foreign object exists in the medal flow path, or during the reel rotation or the payout process. First, it is detected when a medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 flows down to the hopper tank 34a side. Also, a payout error during the reel rotation process is detected when a medal is paid out when it is not the payout timing.

  In such a slot machine that controls the output of the medal OUT signal and the security signal, the same effect as in the above embodiment can be obtained by changing the BGM when the shortest game period until the end of the ART set exceeds a specific period. Can be obtained.

  In FIG. 25, the start switch, the reel rotation start, the first stop, the second stop, the third stop, the payout, and the bet number setting indicate respective timings during the game progress. Specifically, the start switch indicates the timing when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected. The reel rotation start indicates the timing at which the reels 2L, 2C, 2R start to rotate. The first stop indicates a timing at which a stop operation that is first performed in a state where all the reels are still rotating is detected. The second stop indicates the timing at which any one reel has already stopped and the two reels are rotating, that is, the second stop operation is detected. The third stop indicates a timing when any two reels are stopped and one reel is rotating, that is, when a third stop operation is detected. The payout indicates the timing at which the medal payout process is performed. The betting number setting indicates the timing at which the betting number setting process is performed after winning the replay.

  The abnormality detection indicates a timing at which an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game is detected. The medal OUT signal indicates the output status of the medal OUT signal. Specifically, the medal OUT signal is a signal indicating that one medal has been paid out by outputting one pulse. The security signal indicates the output status of a signal (for example, an insertion error signal or a payout error signal) indicating that an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game has occurred.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram showing the output timing of the medal OUT signal and the security signal when an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game during the reel rotation process is detected and a winning with a medal payout occurs. In the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, when an abnormality that does not interfere with the progress of the game is detected during the reel rotation process, a security signal is not output immediately after the abnormality is detected, but after the payout process is completed. The security signal is output before the output of the medal OUT signal is completed. Thereby, it is possible to recognize medals paid out in a situation where an abnormality has occurred during the reel rotation process. That is, it is possible to recognize the game value given in the situation where an abnormality has occurred.

  In addition, as known in the art, when an abnormality is detected during the game when an abnormality is detected during the game, if an abnormality signal is output after the processing related to the game is terminated, “abnormality in game” and “ Cannot distinguish “abnormalities immediately after the game ends”. However, in this embodiment, when an abnormality is detected at a predetermined timing within a period from the start of the game to the end of the provision of the game medium, the medal OUT signal is output after the end of the provision of the game medium. Start outputting security signals before completion. Thereby, for example, the hall computer 140 analyzes the output timing of the medal OUT signal and the security signal collected by the collecting unit 50, and detects that the security signal has been output before the output of the medal OUT signal is completed. By doing so, it is possible to distinguish between “abnormalities in the game” rather than “abnormalities immediately after the game”.

[Modification 3]
In the above embodiment, the specific effect is not selectable. However, the above embodiment can be applied to a slot machine that allows the specific effect to be selected. When it is determined that the specific effect is not selected, any one of the plural types of specific effects is executed, and a predetermined condition is satisfied and a new specific effect can be selected. Sometimes, a new specific effect is executed, and if it is determined that the specific effect is selected, it is selected regardless of whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied and the new specific effect can be selected. The specific effect can be executed. In such a slot machine, it is possible to obtain the same effect as the above embodiment by changing the BGM when the ART stock lottery is won and the shortest game period until the end of the ART set is over a specific period. it can. Specifically, this can be realized by performing the processing of FIGS. 26 and 27 by the slot machine 1.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the advantage suggested by a specific effect was not varied, you may vary the advantage suggested by the kind of specific effect. Then, the advantage suggested by the specific performance (suggested performance) executed when the predetermined execution condition is satisfied, and the specific performance (suggested performance) executed when a specific execution condition different from the predetermined execution condition is satisfied. The advantage suggested by) can be different. In such a slot machine, it is possible to obtain the same effect as the above embodiment by changing the BGM when the ART stock lottery is won and the shortest game period until the end of the ART set is over a specific period. it can. Specifically, this can be realized by performing the processing of FIGS. 26 and 27 by the slot machine 1.

[Music F related processing]
The music F related process shown in FIG. 26 will be described. The music F is a music different from any of music A to music E that can be selected by the player by default. The music F is a music that can be added to the music A to E that can be selected by the player by executing the music F-related processing. By adding the music piece F, the player can select one of the music pieces A to F.

  FIG. 26 shows an example of a flowchart of the music F related process. 26 is executed by the sub-control unit 91. The music F related process is a timer interrupt process executed every predetermined time (for example, 0.56 ms) in the normal user mode or the simple user mode.

  In S70, it is determined whether or not the music F is being output. When it is determined that the music F is an output (Yes in S70), the music F-related processing ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the music F is not output (No in S70), the process proceeds to S71. The determination of No in S70 means that any of the music pieces A to E is being output.

  In S71, it is determined whether or not the button effect is being executed. Here, as shown in FIG. 27C, the button effect is an image imitating the effect switch 56 and a message such as “Press!”, Whereby the player operates the effect switch 56. It is the production requested.

  The button effect is an effect that is executed when a predetermined button effect execution condition is satisfied. The predetermined button effect execution condition is a condition established when a strong cherry is won. The predetermined button effect execution condition may be another condition, or may be a condition that is established when a specific combination different from the strong cherry is elected. The predetermined button effect execution condition may be a condition that is satisfied when a predetermined display result is derived. The predetermined button effect execution condition may be a condition that is satisfied when the number of digested games reaches the predetermined number of games.

  When it is determined that the button effect is being executed (Yes in S71), the process proceeds to S72. In S72, it is determined whether or not the effect switch 56 has been operated. When it is determined that the effect switch is not operated (No in S72), the process proceeds to S74.

  In S74, it is determined whether or not 10 seconds have elapsed since the start of the button effect. If it is determined in S74 that 10 seconds have not elapsed since the start of the button effect (No in S74), the process returns to S72. On the other hand, when it is determined that 10 seconds have elapsed since the start of the button effect (Yes in S74), the process proceeds to S76. In S76, the button effect is ended. When the process of S76 ends, the music F related process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S72 that the effect switch 56 has been operated (Yes in S72), the process proceeds to S78. In S78, the button effect is ended.

  Thus, the button effect is an effect that ends when the effect switch 56 is operated during the execution of the button effect or when 10 seconds have elapsed since the start of the button effect without operating the effect switch 56. is there.

  When the process of S78 ends, the process proceeds to S80. In S80, it is determined whether or not the current remaining number of navigations is 10 or more. The current number of remaining navigations is specified from the number of remaining navigations stored in the RAM 91c. When it is determined in S80 that the current remaining number of navigations is less than 10 (No in S80), the music F related process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S80 that the current number of remaining navigations is 10 or more (Yes in S80), the process proceeds to S81.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S71 that the button effect is not being executed (No in S71), the process proceeds to S90. In S90, it is determined whether or not the normal replay is won. In S90, when it is determined that the normal replay is not won (No in S90), the music F related process is terminated. If it is determined in S90 that the normal replay has been won (Yes in S90), the process proceeds to S92.

  In S92, it is determined whether or not the current number of remaining navigations is 5 or more. If it is determined in S92 that the current remaining number of navigations is less than 5 (No in S92), the music F related process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in S92 that the current remaining number of navigations is 5 or more (Yes in S92), the process proceeds to S94.

  In S94, the music F additional lottery is executed. The music F addition lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to add the music F. In the music F addition lottery, it is determined that the music F is added with a probability of 1/100, and it is determined that the music F is not added with a probability of 99/100. When the processing of S94 ends, the process proceeds to S96.

  In S96, it is determined whether or not the addition of the music F is determined by the music F additional lottery in S94. When it is determined in S96 that the addition of the music F has not been determined (No in S96), the music F-related processing ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S96 that the addition of the music piece F has been determined (Yes in S96), the process proceeds to S81.

  In S81, the music piece F is added. By adding the music F, the choices of the music F are increased on the music selection screen. Thereby, the player can select the music F in addition to the music A to E. When the process of S81 ends, the process proceeds to S82.

  In S82, it is determined whether or not the selected flag is set in the RAM 91c. If it is determined in S82 that the selected flag is set in the RAM 91c (Yes in S82), that is, if it is determined that the player has selected a song, the process proceeds to S84.

  In S84, a background image lottery is executed, and the background image determined by the background image lottery is changed. Here, the background image is an image displayed as a background on the liquid crystal display 51. For example, when the number of remaining navigations is 0 to 4, a morning background image is determined with a probability of 90%, a day background image is determined with a probability of 5%, and a night background image with a probability of 5%. Is determined.

  Thus, when the number of remaining navigations is 0 to 4, the morning background image is easily determined, and when the number of remaining navigations is 5 to 9, the daytime background image is easily determined and the remaining navigations are determined. When the number is 10 or more, it is set so that a night background image can be easily determined. Thus, the number of remaining navigations can be suggested by displaying the background image. Note that the background image before the change is a morning background image.

  The effects of outputting the music pieces A to F are effects executed using the speakers 53 and 54. On the other hand, the effect of displaying the background image is an effect executed using the liquid crystal display 51. As described above, when the music F is added (S81), if it is determined that the music has been selected (Yes in S82), it differs from the rendering means (speakers 53, 54) for outputting the music. The number of remaining navigations is suggested by the effect using the effect means (liquid crystal display 51). In other words, when the music F is added (S81), if it is determined that the music has been selected (Yes in S82), the type of effect different from the output of the music (the effect of displaying the background) ) Suggests the number of remaining navigations.

  When the process of S84 ends, the process proceeds to S86. In S86, a music addition notification effect is executed. Here, the music addition notification effect is an effect for notifying that the music F has been added. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19 (b), on the liquid crystal display 51, characters such as “Song F can be selected!” Are displayed superimposed on the background image determined in S84. Is done. When the process of S86 ends, the music F related process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S82 that the selected flag is not set in the RAM 91c (No in S82), that is, if it is determined that the player has not selected a song, the process proceeds to S88. . In S88, output of the music F is started.

  As described above, when it is determined in S82 that the music has been selected (Yes in S82), the output of the music A to E that has been output is continued. On the other hand, when it is determined in S82 that the music has not been selected (No in S82), the output of the music A to E that has been output is stopped and switched to the output of the music F (S88).

  Further, when the background image is changed by executing the process of S84, when a lever-on operation (operation to the start switch 7) for starting the next game of the changed game is performed, The main control unit 41 controls the AT. In addition, when the music F is output by executing the process of S88, when the lever-on operation for starting the next game of the game from which the music F is output is performed, the main control unit 41 Let AT control. Further, only the output of the music piece F only suggests that the number of remaining navigations is 10 or more or 5 or more. Therefore, when the AT is controlled (for example, when a lever-on operation that triggers the AT is performed), the specific remaining number of navigations (that is, the number of navigation stocks corresponding to the number of games controlled by the AT) is determined. You may make it display on the liquid crystal display 51. FIG.

[Conditions for determining music F]
Next, a determination condition for determining the addition of the music piece F will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, there are two determination conditions, which are referred to as a first determination condition and a second determination condition, respectively. FIGS. 27A and 27B are diagrams for explaining the first determination condition and the second determination condition.

  FIG. 27A in FIG. 27A shows a case where the normal replay is won when the music A is being output (Yes in S90 in FIG. 26). In this case, when the remaining number of navigations is 5 or more (Yes in S92 in FIG. 26), and addition of the music F is determined with a probability of 1/100 (Yes in S96 in FIG. 26) by the music F lottery. The first determination condition is satisfied (music F is added). FIG. 22A is a diagram showing that the music piece F is output because no music piece is selected when the first determination condition is satisfied.

  FIG. 27C in FIG. 27B shows the case where the button effect is executed when the music A is being output (Yes in S71 in FIG. 26). In this case, when the effect switch 56 is operated during the button effect (Yes in S72 in FIG. 26) and the remaining number of navigations is 10 or more (Yes in S80 in FIG. 26), the second determination condition is satisfied. (Song F is added). FIG. 27D is a diagram showing that the music piece F is output because no music piece is selected when the second determination condition is satisfied.

  Thus, the player can recognize that the number of remaining navigations is 10 or more by the music F output when the effect switch 56 is operated. Further, the player can recognize that the number of remaining navigations is 5 or more by the music F output when the effect switch 56 is not operated.

  Even if the first determination condition or the second determination condition is satisfied, the music piece F is not output when the selected flag is set (see S82 in FIG. 26).

  In addition, after the music F is added, the music F can be selected on the music selection screen. Further, the music F cannot be selected when the normal user mode or the simple user mode to which the music F is added ends. Thereafter, the normal user mode or the simple user mode is started again, and the music F can be selected when the first determination condition or the second determination condition is satisfied.

  Moreover, although it demonstrated as the number of remaining navigations suggested by the music F, you may make it suggest a part and all of the number of remaining navigations memorize | stored in RAM41b by the aspect different from the output of the music F. FIG. For example, in the case of suggesting that the number of remaining navigations is 3 in the other mode, a message such as “Congratulations on winning AT! Granting 3 navigation stocks!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The AT is controlled from the game next to the game displaying the message. Further, the suggested remaining number of navigations (here, “3”) is subtracted from the number of remaining navigations stored in the RAM 91c.

[Effect of Modification 3]
(1) In Modification 3, it is determined whether or not there is a song (for example, “Song A”) selected by the player via the song selection screen in the normal user mode, and the selected song is If there is, the selected music (for example, “music A”) is output as audio.

  In this way, the player can select a favorite song during the normal user mode or the simple user mode, so that the slot cannot select a song during the normal user mode or the simple user mode. The fun of the game is better than the machine.

  If a song is selected (Yes in S82), the selected song (for example, whether or not a new song F can be selected because the first determination condition or the second determination condition is satisfied) , “Song A”) continues to be output (when Yes at S82, the process at S88 is not executed).

  In this way, the player can repeatedly hear the selected song (eg, “Song A”) without performing an operation of selecting the selected song (eg, “Song A”) again. Since it is output, there is no dissatisfaction due to the troublesome operation of selecting music, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

  If no music is selected (No in S82), a new music F is output by voice when the first determination condition or the second determination condition is satisfied (S88). By doing so, the player is motivated to select a favorite song from a song list (eg, “Song A” to “Song F”) including a new song (eg, “Song F”). Since the player becomes interested in selecting music, the interest of the game is improved.

  The music F can be executed when the number of remaining navigations is 5 or more (Yes in S92) or when the number of remaining navigations is 10 or more (Yes in S80). That is, by outputting the music F, it can be suggested that the number of remaining navigations is at least 5 or more. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (2) Also, when the first determination condition (Yes in S80) or the second determination condition (Yes in S96) is established, and it is determined that the music has been selected (Yes in S82), the music F is output. Instead, the number of remaining navigations is suggested by changing the background image (S84, see FIG. 21). As described above, when the first determination condition or the second determination condition is satisfied, if it is determined that the music has been selected (Yes in S82), it differs from the rendering means (speakers 53, 54) that outputs the music. The number of remaining navigations is suggested by the effect using the effect means (liquid crystal display 51). Therefore, the number of remaining navigations can be suggested without inhibiting the output of the selected music piece (any one of A to E). Further, it is possible to prevent the remaining number of navigations from being suggested even if the music F is not output.

  (3) Further, when the effect switch 56 is operated during execution of the button effect (Yes in S72), the music F can be output when the number of remaining navigations is 10 or more (Yes in S80). Further, when the effect switch is not operated (No in S71), the music F can be output when the number of remaining navigations is 5 or more (Yes in S92).

  That is, the music F output when the production switch 56 is operated suggests that the number of remaining navigations is 10 or more, and the music F output when the production switch 56 is not operated, It is suggested that the remaining navigation number is 5 or more.

  That is, the remaining number of navigations suggested by the music F output when the performance switch 56 is operated is 10 or more, whereas the music F output when the performance switch 56 is not operated. The suggested number of remaining navigations is 5 or more. Thus, since the number of remaining navigations suggested by the music F is different from when the production switch is not operated, the player can have different feelings of expectation and the output of the music F Can improve the interest of

  In addition, since the number of remaining navigations suggested by the music F is greater when the production switch 56 is operated than when the production switch is not operated, the operation of the production switch during the button production is performed. Can be promoted, the significance of the button production can be enhanced, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (4) The music F can be output when an operation (operation to the effect switch 56) different from the game progressing operation for advancing the game is executed (Yes in S72). The music F can also be output when an operation different from the game progress operation for advancing the game is not executed and when a normal replay prize is won (that is, when the third game stop operation is performed). . Therefore, it is possible to clarify the trigger of the output of the music F to the player.

  (5) When the first determination condition or the second determination condition is satisfied (Yes in S80 or Yes in S96), if the music has been selected (Yes in S82 in FIG. 20), the music additional notification effect (S86 in FIG. 20), the player is made aware that a new song F can be selected.

  By doing so, the player can select a new song (eg, “Song F”) while the selected song (eg, “Song A”) is repeatedly output as a sound. The player is motivated to select a favorite song from a song list (eg, “Song A” to “Song F”) including a new song (eg, “Song F”). Will be interested in selecting music, so the fun of the game will improve.

  (6) Moreover, in the modification 3, the same music F can be output even when any of the first determination condition and the second determination condition is satisfied. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the storage capacity of the music compared to the case where different music is output when the first determination condition is satisfied and when the second determination condition is satisfied.

[Effect of the above embodiment]
In the present embodiment, the BGM is changed when the shortest game period until the end of the ART set exceeds the specific period (in this example, the part of performing the process of Sc6 when Y is Sc5 of FIG. 22, FIG. (Part shown in (b)).
Therefore, it is possible to recognize that it is advantageous with respect to the addition of the number of ART games after the ART set end machine after sufficiently executing BGM.

In the present embodiment, it is possible to perform up to BGM rust after the change (in this example, the part that performs the process of Sc6 when Sc is Y in Sc5 in FIG. 22, the part shown in FIG. 23B).
Therefore, the player can hear the rust of the BGM after the change.

In the present embodiment, the changed BGM is played from the game won by the watermelon (in this example, the process of Sc6 is performed when Y is Sc1 in FIG. 22).
Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention as to whether or not the changed BGM is reproduced.

In the present embodiment, the BGM is changed when the continuous performance is not executed (in this example, the process of Sc6 is performed when N is Sc4 in FIG. 22).
Therefore, the player can sufficiently recognize the changed BGM.

In the present embodiment, the BGM is changed once during the series of ART control (in this example, the process of Sc6 is performed when N is Sc3 in FIG. 22).
Therefore, since the rarity of changing the BGM increases, the player's attention can be gathered more on whether or not the BGM is changed.

In the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the number of ART stocks exceeds five, and the BGM is changed according to the determination result (in this example, the process of Se4 to Se6 in FIG. 21).
Therefore, it becomes possible to attract the player's attention as to which BGM is executed among a plurality of types of BGM, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Other variations]
Hereinafter, various modifications of the above embodiment will be described.

[Specific opportunity]
In the above embodiment, the end of ART set is taken as an example of the specific trigger, but the trigger different from the above embodiment may be used as the specific trigger. For example, when the remaining number of games in an advantageous state is informed, the specific opportunity is given when the number of informed games has been consumed. Further, when the remaining number of games in the advantageous state is informed, it is possible to make a specific opportunity when the game before the predetermined number of games is digested from the final game of the informed game. In addition, when executing an effect (such as a continuous effect) that suggests or notifies whether or not the advantageous state continues after the end of the advantageous state, the time when the final game of the ART before the execution of the continuous effect is digested is specified To do.

[About the predetermined degree]
In the above embodiment, the degree of advantage is the number of stocks of ART, the number of stocks of ART is 0 as a predetermined degree, and by determining whether the number of stocks of ART exceeds 0, Although an example in which it is determined whether or not the advantage degree exceeds the predetermined degree is given, the predetermined degree may be different from the above embodiment. For example, a predetermined degree is that the number of stocks in the advantageous state is a plurality (a number that is not 0), and it is determined whether or not the number of stocks in the advantageous state exceeds a plurality. Further, it is determined that the added number of games in the advantageous state is a predetermined number of games, and whether the added number of games in the advantageous state exceeds the predetermined number of games is determined whether the advantageous degree exceeds the predetermined level. Is mentioned.

[Advantageous state]
In the above-described embodiment, ART is exemplified as an advantageous state, but an advantageous state different from the above-described embodiment may be employed. For example, a bonus such as BB or RB, at least one reel is not controlled without stopping control, or CT (challenge time) in which the number of frames to be drawn at the time of stopping becomes narrow, replay lottery probability or winning probability RT (replay time) where AT changes, AT, etc. are put in an advantageous state.

[Advantage]
In the above-described embodiment, the number of added games of ART is taken as an example of the degree of advantage. However, the degree of advantage may be different. For example, the number of rights that can be shifted to an advantageous state, the number of rights that are notified of an operation mode advantageous to a player, and the right that is controlled to a gaming state with a high expected value to which a gaming value is given. Number, the number of rights to be notified of whether or not the current gaming state is advantageous to the player, the period controlled by the advantageous state (the number of fixed games, the average value of the number of games that vary depending on the end condition, etc.) Is mentioned.

  In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the ART stock lottery is won. However, it may be determined whether or not the ART stock lottery is won. In this case also, the BGM change flag may be set when the ART stock lottery is won.

[Specific period]
In the above embodiment, the period until the changed BGM chorus is played is taken as an example of the specific period, but a period different from the above embodiment may be used as the specific period. For example, the number of games and time required to execute the specific effect to the end can be mentioned. In addition, the number of games and time required to execute a specific effect up to a specific part can be given.
Is mentioned.

  In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the shortest game period until the end of the ART set being controlled exceeds the performance time until the BGM rust after the change, but the shortest game until the end of the set of the ART being controlled is determined. It may be determined whether or not the period has exceeded the performance time until the BGM rust after the change. Also in this case, the BGM may be changed when the performance time until the BGM rust after the change exceeds the shortest game period until the set end of the ART being controlled.

[About specific effects]
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a specific effect is executed by the speakers 53 and 54 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. (For example, reel LED 55), a transmissive liquid crystal display (a liquid crystal display configured so that the reel can be seen) disposed on the front side of the reel, a lamp or LED attached to the front door 1b (for example, effect) LED52), vibration of the stop switch, ventilation from the periphery of the stop switch, change in the temperature of the stop switch, and the like may be used for notification. Each notification may be performed by combining a plurality of means.

[When to start specific performance]
In the said embodiment, BGM was changed when the watermelon was drawn, but you may start a specific effect at a different opportunity from the said embodiment. For example, a specific effect is started every time one game is started, every time a plurality of games are started, every time the number of games is increased, and every time ART is set.

[Regular production start restriction conditions]
In the said embodiment, although the example which regulates execution of a specific effect was given during execution of a continuous effect, conditions different from the said embodiment are good also as a specific effect start restriction condition. For example, a game that wins a lottery role that triggers a lottery to determine whether or not to give an ART additional game number (that is, whether or not the advantage level after a specific opportunity is advantageous), wins the lottery role Then, in the case where an effect is performed for a predetermined period, an ART start game given as an additional number of games during the predetermined period is included. That is, the specific effect start restriction condition is established in a game in which other effects are hindered by the execution of the specific effect, or in a game in which it is difficult to recognize the specific effect even if the specific effect is executed. Set.

[About the number of executions of specific production]
In the above embodiment, the example of limiting the execution of the specific effect by setting the upper limit of the number of BGM changes in a series of ARTs as one example has been described. However, the execution of the specific effect may be limited in a manner different from the above embodiment. . For example, it is determined whether or not the degree of advantage after the specific opportunity is advantageous over the first predetermined degree, and whether or not it is advantageous over the second predetermined degree, and the specific effect according to the determination result Is selected from a plurality of types, and when any one of a plurality of types of specific effects is executed, the execution of the specific effects in the advantageous state under control is subsequently restricted. It is done. In addition, in the same example, when any one of a plurality of types of specific effects is executed, only the specific effects executed in the advantageous state under control can be limited thereafter. Moreover, in the same example, restrict | limit execution of the specific production which suggests or alert | reports an advantageous degree lower than the performed specific production.

  In the above embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs control related to a privilege (ART) advantageous to the player, but the sub-control unit 91 performs a part or all of control related to the privilege advantageous to the player. Also good.

[About slot machines]
In the embodiment, the example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which bets are set using medals and credits as game values has been described. However, slots for setting bets using game balls as game values. The present invention may be applied to a machine or a fully credit type slot machine that sets a bet amount using only credit as a gaming value. When game balls are used as game values, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the first embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the use of only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, for example, a combination of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls. It may be. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. You may apply the slot machine which can pay out all of utility values.

[About pachinko machines]
Next, a pachinko gaming machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to FIG. Hereinafter, detailed description of the same parts as those in the above embodiment will be omitted.

  FIG. 28 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 42, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display).

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special figure game (special figure hold memory number) is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. The on-hold storage display in the start winning memory display area 5H is generated based on a start winning by passing (entering) the game ball through the first start winning port, or the game ball passes through the second start winning port. The display mode (for example, display color and shape) is changed depending on whether the start is based on (entering) or not.

  On the left side of the start winning storage display area 5H in the display area of the image display device 5, a changing special figure display area 5I is provided. In the changing special map display area 5I, an image corresponding to the currently executed variable display is displayed. During the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first start winning opening, the floating special figure display area 5I is round and blue. Is displayed. In addition, during the execution of the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second start winning opening, a circular symbol is displayed in the changing symbol display area 5I. A red image is displayed. That is, with the establishment of the first or second start condition, the display removed from the start winning memory display area 5H is shifted to the changing special figure display area 5I and displayed. By the display of the changing special symbol display area 5I, the player can grasp which of the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is executing the special symbol game.

  In the example shown in FIG. 28, the first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memory in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the start winning memory display area 5H. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure hold memory number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a second starting prize opening is formed as a starting region (second starting region).

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, a count switch. Based on the detection of the game ball by the count switch, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 28). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”).

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passage gate 41.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )) Is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor for detecting the player's operation act on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 as described above, the embodiment described above is executed by executing the specific effect when the shortest game period until the specific opportunity is longer than the specific period and the advantageous degree after the specific opportunity is more advantageous than the predetermined degree. The same effect can be obtained. Note that specific triggers include the end of the short-time state, the end of the probability variation state, and the like. Advantages include jackpot stock, continuation of short-time state and probability fluctuation state.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described with drawing, this invention is not limited to this embodiment, Even if there is a change and addition in the range which does not deviate from the main point of this invention, it is contained in this invention. Needless to say.

1 slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 start switch 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch 41 main control unit 51 liquid crystal display 91 sub control unit

Claims (1)

In gaming machines that perform games,
Advantageous state control means for controlling advantageous state advantageous to the player;
Advantage degree comparison means for comparing the degree of advantage after a specific opportunity in the advantageous state with a predetermined degree when controlled to the advantageous state;
Specific production execution means for executing the specific production;
A period comparison means for comparing the shortest game period until the specific opportunity and the specific period related to the execution of the specific effect,
The specific effect execution means determines that the advantage is more advantageous than the predetermined degree by comparison by the advantage comparison means, and the shortest game period is longer than the specific period by comparison by the period comparison means. The gaming machine is characterized in that the specific effect is executed on the condition that it has been determined.

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