JP2017109043A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine having features on presentations related to result of games.SOLUTION: In an internal lottery during a game where a predetermined number of game media was used, there is a case of a first determination being led out in which at least first and second combinations are internally won, and there is a case of a second determination being led out in which at least first and third combinations are internally won. The first to third combinations are combinations to which a first to third symbol combinations correspond, and if the first combination is won, game media of which number is less than the predetermined number is granted. If the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination are displayed in a game where the first determination was led out, a control is made to an emphasis presentation where the first symbol combination is emphasized. If the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination are displayed in a game where the second determination was led out, a control is made to an emphasis presentation where the first symbol combination is emphasized, and the first symbol combination is displayed along a non-winning line to form a ready-to-win combination.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a slot machine.

  As the composition of the role of a gaming machine such as a slot machine, in addition to the role that does not ask the operation conditions such as the stop operation order, the role that requires the satisfaction of the operation condition has been proposed, and the type of the corresponding symbol combination Increasing (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-157045

  The game results have diversified due to the increase in the number of symbol combinations, but it may be difficult for the player to grasp the game results, especially when multiple winnings are won at the same time, it may be difficult to grasp the game results. .

  An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine having a feature in effects related to game results.

According to the present invention,
A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of types of symbols;
Directing means;
Game progress control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Production control means for controlling the production of the production means;
A game machine equipped with
The game progress control means includes
In an internal lottery of a game in which a prescribed number of game media are used, at least a first combination and a second combination derive a first decision to win internally, and at least the first combination and the third combination A role derives a second decision to win internally and is a means,
The first combination is a combination corresponding to the first symbol combination,
The second role is a role corresponding to the second symbol combination,
The third role is a role corresponding to the third symbol combination,
The first symbol combination is a symbol combination different from the second symbol combination,
The first symbol combination is a symbol combination different from the third symbol combination,
The second symbol combination is a symbol combination different from the third symbol combination,
The first role is a role corresponding to the provision of a smaller number of game media than the prescribed number as a prize bonus,
In the game from which the first determination is derived, the effect control means displays the first symbol combination on one line among a plurality of lines defined as winning lines of the symbol display means, When the second symbol combination is displayed on the line, the emphasis effect for controlling the first symbol combination is controlled.
In the game in which the second determination is derived, the effect control means displays the first symbol combination on one line of the plurality of lines, and the second symbol combination on another line. A means for controlling an emphasis effect that emphasizes the first symbol combination when displayed,
Further, the production control means, when a special display in which the first symbol combination is displayed on one line among a plurality of lines not defined as a winning line of the symbol display means, It is a means that does not control the production that emphasizes one symbol combination,
The special display is a display that may be displayed after a bonus grant is determined by the game progress control means.
There is provided a game stand characterized by this.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game stand characterized by the effect regarding a game result can be provided.

FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side). The circuit block diagram of a control part. The front view which looked at the symbol display window 113 and each reel 110-112 provided in the slot machine 100 from the front. The transition transition diagram of the gaming state and the production state of the slot machine 100. The figure which expanded and showed the arrangement | sequence of the symbol given to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) planarly. The figure which shows the kind of internal winning combination (including an operating combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each combination, and payout. Explanatory drawing of the lottery and stop symbol of the combination in which the operating condition was set. Explanatory drawing when a special display is not displayed. Explanatory drawing in case a special display is displayed. Explanatory drawing when a special display is not displayed. Explanatory drawing in case a special display is displayed. Explanatory drawing of the difference in the stop symbol by the difference in operation order. Explanatory drawing of a reel apparatus. (A) Explanatory drawing of a reel apparatus, (b) is explanatory drawing of a backlight. The timing chart which shows the example of an effect by a backlight. The figure which shows the drive data and drive example of a backlight. The figure which shows the drive data and drive example of a backlight. The figure which shows another example of the drive data of a backlight. 5 is a flowchart showing a flow of main processing of the main control unit 300. The flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. The flowchart which shows the flow of a reel stop data selection process. (A) is a flowchart showing a flow of stop data setting processing at the time of winning a small role, (b) is a flowchart showing a flow of stop data setting processing at the time of loss. (A) is a flowchart showing a flow of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400, (b) is a flowchart showing a flow of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400, (c). FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a flow of timer interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. The flowchart which shows the flow of production control processing. (A) is a flowchart which shows the flow of a stop information acquisition process, (b) is a flowchart which shows the flow of an internal winning production | presentation setting rule. The flowchart which shows the flow of a backlight production process. (A) is a flowchart showing a flow of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500, (b) is a flowchart showing a flow of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500, (c). FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a flow of timer interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500, and FIG. 4D is a flowchart showing a flow of image control processing of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. The figure which shows another example of the drive data of a backlight. The figure which shows another example of the payout corresponding to a combination. The figure which shows another example of production of a backlight. The figure which shows another example of a production | presentation apparatus. The figure which shows another example of a production | presentation apparatus. The figure which shows another example of a production | presentation apparatus. The figure which shows another example of a production | presentation apparatus.

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

  First, the basic configuration of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 3. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as seen from the front side (player side). FIG. 3 is a front view of the symbol display window 113 and the reels 110 to 112 provided in the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front.

  A slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 includes a main body 101 and a front door 102 that is attached to the front surface of the main body 101 and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 101. Three reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, and right reel 112) having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface are housed inside the center of the main body 101, and can be rotated inside the slot machine 100. Has been. These reels 110 to 112 are rotationally driven by a driving device such as a stepping motor.

  In the present embodiment, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the reels 110 to 112 are configured by affixing the belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member. When viewed from the player, the symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are roughly displayed in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113 (each may be referred to as a symbol display area), and a total of nine symbols can be seen. ing.

  Specifically, referring to FIG. 3, the symbols displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 110 (position 1 shown in the figure) are displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 110 and the middle stage of the left reel 110 (position 2 shown in the figure). The symbol to be displayed is displayed in the middle stage of the left reel, the symbol displayed in the lower stage of the left reel 110 (position 3 in the figure), the symbol in the lower stage of the left reel, and the upper stage of the middle reel 111 (position 4 in the figure). The symbol is displayed on the middle reel upper symbol, the symbol displayed on the middle reel 111 (position 5 in the drawing) is the middle reel middle symbol, and the symbol displayed on the lower reel 111 (position 6 in the drawing) is displayed. The symbol displayed on the lower stage of the middle reel, the upper stage of the right reel 112 (position 7 in the figure) is the upper stage of the right reel, and the picture displayed on the middle stage of the right reel 112 (position 8 in the figure) is the right reel. Middle design, bottom of right reel 112 (in the figure The symbols displayed in to 9 position) is called the right reel lower symbol respectively.

  Each of the symbols of each of the reels 110 to 112 is displayed in a vertical direction on the reels 110 to 112 through the symbol display window 113, for a total of nine. Then, by rotating each of the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 110 to 112 functions as a display device that displays a plurality of combinations of symbols in a variable manner. In other words, each of the reels 110 to 112 is provided in the slot machine 100 so that a plurality of types of symbols are applied and driven to rotate.

  In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as an effect image display device 157 can also be adopted as such a display device. In this embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 100. However, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  On the back of each of the reels 110 to 112, a backlight (described later with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14) for illuminating individual symbols displayed on the symbol display window 113 is disposed. It is desirable that the backlight is shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be illuminated evenly. In the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each of the reels 110 to 112. The light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of the optical sensor are provided. A light shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the two. The main control unit 300, which will be described later, determines the position of the symbol in the rotation direction on the reel based on the detection result of the sensor, and stops the reels 110 to 112 so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line. .

  The winning line is a line related to winning determination among the lines in which the symbol combination is displayed. The straight line on which the symbol combination is displayed includes the left reel middle symbol, the middle reel middle symbol and the right middle symbol, the left reel upper symbol, the middle reel upper symbol, and the right reel upper symbol. Line, left reel lower symbol, middle reel lower symbol and right reel lower symbol, lower reel lower symbol, left reel lower symbol, middle reel middle symbol and right reel upper symbol, left reel upper symbol, There are a downward-sloping line composed of a middle reel middle symbol and a right reel lower symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the winning line in the present embodiment includes a left-reel upper line symbol, a middle-reel middle-stage symbol, and a right-reel lower-stage straight line L1, and a left-reel upper-stage symbol, a middle-reel middle stage. Two V-shaped lines L2 configured by a symbol and a right reel upper symbol are set.

  An effective winning line (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as an “effective line”) can be determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. For example, when three medals are bet, two lines L1 and L2 are valid as winning lines. The two lines L1 and L2 share the left reel upper symbol position and the middle reel middle symbol position. However, the lines L1 and L2 may be set not to share the symbol position. Note that the number of winning lines is not limited to two. Three lines or four lines may be used.

  For example, the notification lamp 123 indicates that a specific combination (specifically, a special combination) has been derived (internal winning) in an internal lottery described later, or that the special combination is in an internal winning state. This lamp informs the player. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The replay lamp 122 notifies the player that the current game can be replayed (the medal insertion is unnecessary) when winning a replay role that is one of the roles in the previous game. It is a lamp. The reel panel lamp 128 is an effect lamp.

  The bet buttons 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 100. In this embodiment, every time the 1-bet bet button 130 is pressed, up to 3 cards are inserted, and when the 2-bet bet button 131 is pressed, 2 cards are inserted and the MAX bet button 132 is pressed. When it is done, 3 sheets are inserted.

  The one-bet bet button 130, the two-bet bet button 131, and the MAX bet button 132 are operation units that receive a predetermined insertion instruction operation for game media electronically stored in the storage means. In addition, the one-bet bet button 130, the two-bet bet button 131, and the MAX bet button 132 are game media stored electronically in storage means for electronically storing game media for use in the game. It is a throwing-in operation part which receives the operation for the instruction | indication for using for game.

  The game medal insertion lamp 129 lights up the number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a prescribed number of medals are inserted, the game start is informed that the game can be started. The lamp 121 is turned on.

  The medal slot 141 is an slot for a player to insert a medal when starting a game. That is, the medal can be inserted electronically by the bet buttons 130 to 132, or an actual medal can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 141. is there. That is, operating the one-bet bet button 130, the two-bet bet button 131, and the MAX bet button 132, and inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 141 corresponds to an insertion operation. Further, as will be described later, since the game start operation can be accepted by performing the input operation, the input operation is one of a plurality of types of game operations for proceeding with the game.

  The stored number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals stored electronically in the slot machine 100. The game information display 126 is a display for displaying various internal information numerically. The payout number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination. The stored number display 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127 are 7 segment (SEG) displays.

  The start lever 135 is a lever-type switch that is operated to start a game. That is, when a desired medal number is inserted into the medal insertion slot 141, the bet buttons 130 to 132 are operated, or the automatic insertion is made by winning a re-gamer, the game starts when the start lever 135 is operated. Then, the reels 110 to 112 start to rotate.

  The operation with respect to the start lever 135 instructs the start of the game, and corresponds to the start operation. Since the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 is started by performing the start operation, the start operation is one of a plurality of types of game operations for proceeding with the game. In addition, the start lever 135 is a predetermined operation unit among a plurality of operation units that receives the player's operation, and in particular, is a start operation reception unit that receives the start operation. In other words, the start lever 135 is a rotation instruction operation unit that receives an operation for an instruction to start rotation of the reels 110 to 112 by an operation by the player.

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139 including a left stop button 137, a middle stop button 138, and a right stop button 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type switches that are operated to individually stop the plurality of rotating reels 110 to 112, and are associated with the reels 110 to 112.

  More specifically, the left reel 110 can be stopped by operating the left stop button 137, the middle reel 111 can be stopped by operating the middle stop button 138, and the right stop button 139 can be The right reel 111 can be stopped by operating.

  Hereinafter, the operation for the stop buttons 137 to 139 may be referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. There is. Further, the order of stopping the stop buttons 137 to 139 in order to stop the reels 110 to 112 during rotation may be referred to as a stop operation order or simply an operation order.

  Each stop button 137 to 139 may be provided with a light emitter, and when the stop button 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitter can be turned on to notify the player.

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

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

  The sound hole 180 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right portions of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for exciting games. An effect device 160 is disposed above the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided above the effect device 160.

  The effect device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 including two right shutters 163a and a left shutter 163b that can be opened and closed in the horizontal direction, and an effect image display device 157 disposed on the back side of the shutter 163. When the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened outward in the horizontal direction before the effect image display device 157, the display screen of the effect image display device 157 appears on the front side (player side) of the slot machine 100. Yes. The effect image display device 157 may correspond to effect means or notification means for displaying various information related to the game or displaying effect images.

  The display member shielded by the shutter 163 is not limited to the effect image display device 157, but may be any display device capable of displaying various effect images and various game information. For example, a multi-segment display (7-segment display) , A dot matrix display, an organic EL display, a plasma display, a reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen.

  Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decorative object (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen may be hidden by the decorative object, so that the display screen looks irregular. In the present embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may be a curved surface.

  Note that the speaker 272, the speaker 277, various lamps such as a backlight, and the like may also correspond to the production means or the notification means. That is, the effect means or the notification means can include an effect image display device 157, various speakers, various lamps, and the like. The first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500, which will be described later, are control units (for example, the first sub-control unit 400, the second sub-control unit 500, etc.) that control these rendering means. That is, the first sub-control unit 400 or the second sub-control unit 500 controls the effect means and can correspond to the effect control means or the notification control means. Note that the control unit that directly controls the effect image display device 157 is the second sub-control unit 500, but what effect image the first sub-control unit 400 displays on the second sub-control unit 500. Since it is an instruction and the effect image display device 157 is indirectly controlled, the first sub-control unit 400 may be expressed as controlling the effect image display device 157.

  In addition, a display device such as the payout number display device 127 can also function as an effect means or a notification means, and the main control unit 300 described later can correspond to an effect control means or an information control means.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

  The control unit of the slot machine 100 is broadly divided into a main control unit 300 that controls the progress of the game, and a sub-control unit (first control unit) that receives a command transmitted by the main control unit 300 and executes a process according to the command. A sub-control unit 400 and a second sub-control unit 500). In the case of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit receives a command from the main control unit 300 and performs a process related to the control of the effect, and the command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400. And a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used in the internal lottery of a role, and reel stop position. ROM 306 for storing etc., RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time, number of times, etc. A WDT (watchdog timer) 314 is mounted.

  Note that other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 described later. In addition, if the data capacity of the main control unit 300 is large, it will be difficult to check the program, and it will also become a hotbed of unauthorized modification, which will reduce security, so the data in the ROM 306 and RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 will be reduced. A capacity may be limited.

  The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 315a as a system clock. Further, when the power is turned on, the CPU 304 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312. The counter timer 312 sets the interrupt time based on the received frequency division data. An interrupt request is transmitted to the CPU 304 at every interrupt time. In response to this interrupt request, the CPU 304 monitors each sensor and transmits a drive pulse. For example, when the clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 315b is set to 8 MHz, the frequency division value of the counter timer 312 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 306 is set to 47, the interrupt reference time is 256 × 47 ÷ 8 MHz. = 1.504 ms.

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

  In addition, the main control unit 300 is provided with a sensor circuit 320, and the CPU 304 performs various sensors 318 (medal insertion operation detection sensor, start lever 135 sensor, bet button 130 sensor, bet button 131 sensor, bet Each of button 132 sensor, medal detection sensor of medal selector, stop button 137 sensor, stop button 138 sensor, stop button 139 sensor, settlement button 134 sensor, medal payout sensor for medals paid out from medal payout device 180, and reels 110-112 The status of the index sensor etc. is monitored. The CPU 304 can acquire the state of each sensor from a predetermined port of the I / O 310.

  When the start operation is detected in a state where the start operation for the start lever 135 can be accepted, a signal indicating this detection is output to the random value generation circuit 316. Receiving this signal, the random value generation circuit 316 latches the value at that timing and stores it in a register that stores the random value used for the lottery.

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

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

  The index sensors of the reels 110 to 112 become L level each time a light shielding piece provided on the reel passes, for example. When detecting this signal, the CPU 304 determines that the reel has made one rotation, and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero.

  The main control unit 300 is provided in a drive circuit 322 for driving a stepping motor provided in the reel devices 110 to 112, a drive circuit 324 for driving a solenoid provided in a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, and a medal payout device 180. Drive circuit 326 for driving the motor, various lamps 339 (notification lamp 123, game medal insertion possible lamp 124, re-game lamp 122, game medal insertion lamp 129, game start lamp 121, stored number display 125, game information display 126, a driving circuit 328 for driving the payout number display device 127).

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

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

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

  The main control unit 300 outputs (or enables output) information to the first sub-control unit 400, but the first sub-control unit 400 does not output information to the main control unit 300 (or does not output it). The reason (that is, the reason for the one-way communication) is that an illegal signal is input to the main control unit 300 from an external device or an illegally modified first sub-control unit. This is to prevent unauthorized processing from being performed in the process such as the lottery of the combination performed by the control unit. Another reason is that the one-way communication reduces the inspection burden of the inspection organization that inspects the game machine program. The main control unit 300 in this embodiment is provided so that the result of the process performed by the first sub-control unit 400 cannot be input.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that receives a control command transmitted from the main control unit 300 via an input interface and controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 based on the control command. The basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404, a RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time and frequency. It is equipped with.

  The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. The ROM 406 stores a control program and data for controlling the entire first sub-control unit 400, backlight lighting pattern data, data for controlling various displays, and the like.

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

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

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

  Further, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 424, and the drive element of the rendering operation device 700 is connected to the drive circuit 424. The CPU 404 can drive the drive element of the rendering operation device 700 via the drive circuit 424.

  Further, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a sensor circuit 426, and the sensor of the effect operating device 700 is connected to the sensor circuit 426. The CPU 404 can monitor the state of the sensor of the rendering operation device 700 via the sensor circuit 426. In the present embodiment, the first sub-control unit 400 monitors the sensors provided in the rendering operation device 700. However, the main control unit 300 may monitor the sensors.

  The CPU 404 transmits and receives signals to the second sub control unit 500 via the output interface. Second sub-control unit 500 performs various controls of effect device 160 including display control of effect image display device 157. The second sub-control unit 500 is, for example, a control unit that controls display of the effect image display device 157, a control unit that controls various drive devices for effect (for example, a control unit that controls motor driving of the shutter 163). ), And the like.

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

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

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

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

  The second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a VDP 534 (video display processor), and a ROM 506 and a VRAM 536 are connected to the VDP 534 via a bus. The VDP 534 reads out image data and the like stored in the ROM 306 based on a signal from the CPU 504, generates a display image using the work area of the VRAM 536, and displays the image on the effect image display device 157.

<Type of gaming state>
Next, the types and transitions of the gaming state and the production state of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the gaming state is divided into RT1 to RT4. RT1 is a replay low probability state, and RT2 is a replay high probability state. The internal winning probability of the re-game to be described later is higher in RT2 than in RT1. RT3 is in a special role internal winning state, and is set until a prize is won after a special role to be described later is internally won. RT4 is in a special gaming state, and is set when winning a special role.

  The production state is divided into a normal state and an AT state. The AT state is a state in which an effect related to the operation condition of the stop operation is executed or the probability of execution is increased. The operation conditions include a stop operation order and an operation timing, but in this embodiment, the stop operation order is used. The stop operation order may specify only the first stop operation in addition to the first stop operation to the third stop operation. In the present embodiment, which stop button is the first stop operation. An example of the case where

  The gaming state and effect state change according to the arrows in the figure. RT1 is set in the initial state such as when the power is turned on. When the AT lottery is won at RT1, RT2 is set. Examples of the case where the AT lottery is won include the case where the result of the internal lottery of the combination is a specific result, the case where the effect lottery is won, and the like. After RT2 is set, when the prescribed number of games (for example, several tens of games) is consumed, the process returns to RT1.

  In RT1 or RT2, if the special combination is won internally and the game is not won, the game state is set to RT3. RT4 is set when a special combination is won in RT1 to RT3. If a medal payout exceeds a specified number (for example, several tens or several hundreds) in RT4, RT4 ends and RT1 is set.

  As for the performance state, the AT state is set in the case of RT2, and the normal state is set in the other gaming states. The game state and the production state can be set in the main control unit 300.

<Pattern arrangement>
Next, the symbol arrangement applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram in which the arrangement of symbols applied to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) is developed in a plane.

  In each reel 110 to 112, a plurality of types (eight types in this embodiment) of symbols shown on the right side of the figure are arranged in a predetermined number of frames (20 frames of numbers 0 to 19 in this embodiment). Also, numbers 0 to 19 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of symbols on the reels 110 to 112. For example, in the present embodiment, the symbol “Seven 1” is assigned to the number 1 frame of the left reel 110, the symbol “Replay” is assigned to the number 0 frame of the middle reel 111, and the number 2 frame of the right reel 112 is assigned to the number 2 frame. “Bell” symbols are arranged.

<Type of role>
Next, the types of roles of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the types of internal winning combinations (including actuating combinations), symbol combinations corresponding to each combination, and payout of each combination. In this embodiment, a game medium (in this case, a medal) is given as a profit according to a game result (in this case, aspects of a plurality of stopped reels 110 to 112 (here, symbol combination)), and payout is a game as a prize bonus This is the number of medals to be awarded to a person. The payout in the example of FIG. 6 indicates the number of payouts when winning in a game in which a specified number of game media are used (a game in which three medals are bet as the specified number).

  The role of the slot machine 100 is roughly classified into a special role (BB) and a general role, and the general role includes a re-playing role and a small role (small role 1 to small role 4). Needless to say, the type of combination is not limited to this, and can be arbitrarily adopted.

  Among the combinations in the present embodiment, the special combination is a combination that makes a transition to the special gaming state, and the re-playing combination is called an “operating combination” as a combination that can be replayed without newly inserting medals. However, the “combination” in the present embodiment includes a special combination and a re-playing combination that are actuating combinations.

  In addition, “winning” in the present embodiment includes a case where a symbol combination of an actuator that does not accompany a medal payout (no medal payout) is displayed on the active line. Includes winnings for gamers.

  The special combination (BB) is a combination (operating combination) in which a special game is started by winning. In the case of this embodiment, when a special combination is won, medals are not paid out. For special roles, carry over the flag. That is, when a special combination is won internally, a flag indicating this is set (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300), but the flag indicating the internal win is maintained until winning, The special combination is being won internally, and the symbol combinations corresponding to the special combination are in a state of winning a prize.

  The re-game player is a player (operator) who can play a game without inserting a medal (game medium) in the next game by winning, and no medal is paid out. When the re-gamer wins, the main control unit 300 automatically inserts the same bet number as the previous bet number.

  A small combination (small combination 1 to small combination 4) is a combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning. The symbol combination “cherry-ANY-ANY” of the small role 4 may be any symbol as long as the symbol of the left reel 110 in the active line is “cherry”, and the symbol of the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112 may be any symbol. Means. The number of medals to be paid out when winning a small combination 1 to small combination 4 is as shown in “Payout” in FIG. 6.

  As the names of the small roles 1 to 3 are Bell 1 to Bell 3, they are roles related to the Bell symbols, while the corresponding symbol combinations are different from each other. The symbol combination corresponding to the small role 1 is a combination of the same type symbols, and the symbol combination corresponding to the small role 2 and the small role 3 is a combination of different types of symbols. This is a combination of different symbols different from these. The symbol combination of the small role 1 is “bell-bell-bell”, and the bell is the same kind of symbol. The symbol combination of the small role 2 is “bell-bell-replay”, and the bell and the replay are different kinds of symbols. The symbol combination of the small role 3 is “Bell-Bell-Kunoichi”, and Bell and Kunoichi are different types of symbols. The same kind of design means a design having similar features in addition to the same design. The symbol having the similar feature includes, for example, a case where the most characteristic graphic in the symbol is substantially included in common. “Substantially common” includes, for example, cases where the figures are the same, most of them are the same, or similar, and the patterns and colors may be different. For example, in the case of a bell design, if the "bell" figure is common, even if the pattern and color are different, it corresponds to the same kind of design, and even if the design other than the "bell" design is different, As long as the “bell” is a characteristic figure, it corresponds to the same kind of design. Furthermore, even if there is a different part in the details of the “bell” symbol, it can be said that “bell” can be recognized as a similar symbol. The heterogeneous symbol means a symbol having a different feature, and includes, for example, a case where the most characteristic graphic in the symbol is completely different. Note that the symbol combination of the small role 2 and the small role 3 may be a symbol combination in which all symbols are different kinds of symbols.

  In the case of this embodiment, the symbol combinations corresponding to the small combination 1 are all configured with bell symbols, and are configured with the same symbols. The symbol combination corresponding to the small role 2 includes a bell symbol and a replay symbol, and is a combination of different symbols. The symbol combination corresponding to the small role 3 is composed of a bell symbol and a symbol symbol 1 and is a combination of different symbols. In the present embodiment, only the design of the right reel 112 is different, and the design of the left reel 110 and the middle reel 111 is a bell design. The small combination 1 to small combination 3 can be called bells (1 to 3) as the names of the combinations in that their symbol combinations include the bell symbol.

  In the case of the present embodiment, there are cases where the small combination 1 to the small combination 3 can be internally won at the same time and can simultaneously win (double winning). By simultaneously winning a plurality of small combinations, the number of payouts can be increased without setting a new small combination. For example, the small combination 1 and the small combination 2 may win simultaneously. In this case, payout is 2 sheets + 1 sheets, 3 sheets. In addition, for example, the small combination 1 and the small combination 3 may win simultaneously. In this case, the payout can be 2 + 10 and 12, but in this embodiment, an upper limit is set on the number of payouts per game, and here 10 is assumed. Therefore, when the small combination 1 and the small combination 3 win simultaneously, the payout is 10 pieces instead of 12 pieces. By setting the upper limit in this way, for example, euphoria can be suppressed. A small combination 2 and a small combination 3 may be awarded at the same time, but in the present embodiment, no prizes are awarded at the same time. It is to be noted that a small combination 1 and a small combination 2 are internally elected at the same time, and a small combination 1 and a small role 3 are simultaneously elected internally. The winning combination 1 and the winning combination 2 may be won at the same time, and the winning combination 1 and the winning combination 3 may be won simultaneously when there is an internal winning as described later. In addition to the small roles 1 to 3, the small role 5 is also internally elected simultaneously, and in addition to the small roles 1 to 3, the small role 6 is also internally elected simultaneously. The stop data selected at the time of the event may be different from the stop data selected when there is an internal winning described later.

  The lottery data for determining whether or not the internal winning of each combination is successful is set after the gaming state. In the internal lottery in the present embodiment, for example, the internal winning of the combination is determined based on a random number for internal lottery and lottery data specified by the gaming state (RT1 to RT4). If no internal winning decision is derived for any of the roles, the game will be lost. In this lottery data, a plurality of settings (for example, settings 1 to 6) with different winning probabilities for at least one combination are prepared, and a game store staff or the like arbitrarily selects and sets one of the set values. Can do.

  In the case of the present embodiment, the operation conditions for the stop buttons 137 to 139, particularly the operation order of the first stop operation, are set for the small combinations 1 to 3, and the winning result changes depending on the first stop operation of the player. . FIG. 7 shows an example. Moreover, FIG. 12 has illustrated the symbol combination at the time of a stop display.

  FIG. 7 (a) schematically shows an example of lottery data in RT1 and RT2. When the random numbers for lottery belong to the range of A to B, the internal winnings of the small roles 1 to 3 are performed, Any one of the stop data D1 to D3 is selected by lottery. The winning probability may be equally １ ／, for example. The stop data D1 to D3 are data that change the combination of symbols to be stopped and displayed by the first stop operation.

  FIG. 7B illustrates the control content of the stop data D1. When the first stop operation is left (stop button 137, left reel 110), as shown in FIG. 12A, the symbol combination of the small combination 1 is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, and the small combination 3 is displayed on the winning line L2. The symbol combination is stopped and displayed. Similarly, when the first stop operation is middle (stop button 138, middle reel 111), as shown in FIG. 12 (b), the symbol combination of the small role 2 is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, and the winning line L2 is displayed. The symbol combination of the small role 1 is stopped and displayed. Even when the first stop operation is the right (stop button 139, right reel 112), as shown in FIG. 12C, the symbol combination of the small part 2 is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, and the small part is displayed on the winning line L2. One symbol combination is stopped and displayed.

  When the first stop operation is on the left, the payout is 10 sheets, and when the first stop operation is on the middle or right, the payout is 3 sheets. Therefore, when the first stop operation is middle and right, the medal is missed compared to the case of the left. In this embodiment, the player is awarded a small role regardless of the order in which the stop operations are performed, and the player receives a payout. However, the player may be awarded in any order other than a specific order.

  FIG. 7C illustrates the control content of the stop data D2, and FIG. 7D illustrates the control content of the stop data D3. The stop data D1 to D3 differ only in the first stop operation for winning the small combination 3, and the other points are the same.

  When the stop data D2 shown in FIG. 7C is selected, when the first stop operation is left (stop button 137, left reel 110), the symbol combination of the small role 2 is stopped and displayed on the pay line L1. The symbol combination of the small combination 1 is stopped and displayed on the winning line L2. Similarly, when the first stop operation is middle (stop button 138, middle reel 111), the symbol combination of small combination 1 is stopped on the winning line L1, and the combination of small combination 3 is stopped on the winning line L2. Is done. When the first stop operation is right (stop button 139, right reel 112), the symbol combination of the small combination 2 is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, and the symbol combination of the small combination 1 is stopped and displayed on the winning line L2. When the first stop operation is in the middle, the payout is 10 sheets, and when left and right, the payout is 3 sheets.

  When the stop data D3 shown in FIG. 7D is selected, when the first stop operation is left (stop button 137, left reel 110), the symbol combination of the small role 2 is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, The symbol combination of the small combination 1 is stopped and displayed on the winning line L2. Similarly, when the first stop operation is middle (stop button 138, middle reel 111), the symbol combination of small role 2 is stopped on the winning line L1, and the symbol combination of small role 1 is stopped on the winning line L2. Is done. When the first stop operation is right (stop button 139, right reel 112), the symbol combination of the small combination 1 is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, and the combination of the small combination 3 is stopped and displayed on the winning line L2. When the first stop operation is on the right, the payout is 10 sheets. When the first stop operation is on the left, the payout is 3 sheets. The winning line in which the symbol combination of the small role 1 is stopped and displayed is different between the case where the winning combination is given to the small role 1 and the small role 2 and the case where the winning combination is given to the small role 1 and the small role 3. This is because the arrangement of the symbols on the right reel in the symbol combination of the small combination 2 and the arrangement of the symbols on the right reel in the symbol combination of the small combination 3 are the arrangements shown in FIG. In some cases, a sense of expectation can be enhanced at the stop position of the reel. Depending on the combination of symbols 1 to 3 and the arrangement of the symbols on the reels, there are cases where the winning combination of the winning combinations 1 and 2 and the winning combinations 1 and 3 are repeated. In the case, the winning line where the symbol combination of the small combination 1 is stopped and displayed may be the same, the case where the small combination 1 and the small combination 2 are repeatedly won, and the small combination 1 and the small combination 3 The case where the winning combination is repeated may be the same as the case where the winning line where the symbol combination of the small combination 1 is stopped and displayed is different. In each case of the former / the latter, there is a case where the fun of guessing the winning result is obtained. Note that the two lines L1 and L2 share the left reel upper symbol position and the middle reel middle symbol position, and the small role 1 to small role 3 have the symbol of the left reel 110 as “bell”, respectively. The symbol of the reel 111 is “bell”. Therefore, if the first stop operation is left (stop button 137, left reel 110) and the second stop operation is middle (stop button 138, middle reel 111), before performing the third stop operation, It becomes impossible to determine whether the winning combination of the small combination 2 or the overlapping combination of the small combination 1 and the small combination 3 is made, and a sense of expectation is increased in the stop result of the third stop operation.

  Next, in the present embodiment, the symbol combination of the small combination 1 is also used for displaying in order to notify the determination of the privilege grant. When there is a decision to grant a bonus, a display (special display) that stops in line with the line combination (in the case of this embodiment, the upper line, the middle line, and the lower line) in which the symbol combination of the small role 1 is not defined as the winning line I do.

  In the case of this embodiment, the privilege to be notified is an internal winning of a special role, and the special display functions as a so-called reach eye. 8 to 11 show examples of special display control. In the present embodiment, the operation condition is also associated with the special display.

  FIG. 8 (a) schematically shows an example of lottery data in RT1 and RT2, and when the random numbers for lottery belong to the range of C1 to D1, a loss is derived as determination of the internal lottery result, The reel stop data D4 is selected. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8B, the symbol combination of the small role 1 is not displayed on any straight line. That is, special display is not executed.

  FIG. 9 (a) schematically shows an example of lottery data in RT3. When the random numbers for lottery belong to the range of C1 to D1, a loss is derived as the determination of the internal lottery result, and the reel Either one of the stop data D5 or D6 is selected by lottery. The winning probability may be equally ½, for example. The stop data D5 and D6 are data for changing the combination of symbols to be stopped and displayed by the first stop operation.

  FIG. 9B illustrates the control content of the stop data D5. When the first stop operation is left (stop button 137, left reel 110), the symbol combination of the small role 1 is stopped and displayed on the middle line, and it is notified that the special combination is in the internal winning state. When the first stop operation is middle (stop button 138, middle reel 111) or right (stop button 139, right reel 112), the symbol combination of the small combination 1 is not arranged on a straight line.

  FIG. 9C illustrates the control content of the stop data D6. When the first stop operation is middle (stop button 138, middle reel 111) or right (stop button 139, right reel 112), the symbol combination of small role 1 is stopped and displayed in the middle line, and the internal winning state of the special role It is notified that it is. When the first stop operation is left (stop button 137, left reel 110), the symbol combination of the small combination 1 is not arranged on the straight line.

  The example of FIG. 9 illustrates an example in which special display is executed when the internal lottery result is lost, but in this embodiment, special display can also be executed when the small combination 4 is won internally.

  FIG. 10A schematically shows an example of the lottery data in RT1 and RT2, and when the random number for lottery belongs to the range of E to F, the internal lottery 4 is determined as the determination of the internal lottery result. Winning is derived, and reel stop data D7 is selected. In this case, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), the symbol combination of the small role 4 can be displayed (the operation timing (prompt) is required), but the symbol combination of the small role 1 is in any straight line. Do not show. That is, special display is not executed. When the symbol combination of the small combination 4 is stopped and displayed, the small combination 4 is won.

  FIG. 11 (a) schematically shows an example of the lottery data in RT3. When the random numbers for lottery belong to the range of E1 to F1, the internal winning of the small role 4 is determined as the determination of the internal lottery result. The reel stop data D8 is selected.

  FIG. 11B illustrates the control content of the stop data D8. When the operation timing (progress) is appropriately performed, the symbol combination of the small role 4 is displayed, and special display is also executed (the lower line in the figure). Even if the small role 4 fails to be pressed, the special display is executed when the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing (the upper line in the figure). If the stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing, the symbol combination of the small part 4 is not displayed, and the special display is not executed.

  In a game in which a special combination is won internally, a special display may be displayed when a special combination is not won.

<Reel unit>
Next, a configuration of a reel device that is provided with reels 110 to 112 and a mechanism for rotationally driving them and housed in the main body 101 is described. FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of the reel device 185. The reel device 185 includes reel units 25 to 27 for each of the reels 110 to 112 and a support member 221 that supports these reel units. In the present embodiment, since the three reels 110 to 112 are provided, three reel units are also provided. FIG. 14A shows an exploded perspective view of the reel unit 25, and the reel units 26 and 27 have the same configuration.

  The reel unit 25 includes a reel band 30 constituting the reel 110 and annular bodies 40 and 70. The reel band 30 is a band-shaped sheet having a plurality of kinds of symbols shown in FIG. 5 on its surface, and its end is slightly overlapped and wound in an annular shape. The annular bodies 40 and 70 are members for supporting the reel band 30 in an annular shape. In the case of the present embodiment, the annular body 70 is a circular frame body, and the annular body 40 is integrally connected to a circular frame body 44 similar to the annular body 70 with a cross-shaped frame 43 body, and the coupling portion 42 is formed at the center of rotation. It is made the frame which constituted.

  An output shaft of the motor 20 is connected to the connecting portion 42 of the annular body 40, and the annular body 40 is rotated by the rotation of the motor 20, whereby the reel 110 is rotated. In this embodiment, the motor 20 is a stepping motor. The motor 20 is supported on the mount 13.

  An index sensor 80 that is an optical sensor is supported on the support portion 14 of the mount 13. The index sensor 80 detects the passage of the light shielding piece 50 attached to the attachment portion 48 of the annular body 40. Every time the passage of the light shielding piece 50 is detected, it is determined that the reel has made one rotation. A backlight unit 90 is also supported on the mount 13. FIG. 14B is a front view of the backlight unit 90.

  The backlight unit 90 includes a substrate 94 and a plurality of light emitting elements (here, LEDs 01 to 06) and is located on the inner side of the reel band 11 (inside space surrounded by the reel band 11).

  The LEDs 01 to 06 illuminate individual symbols from the back side. LEDs 01 and 02 illuminate the upper symbol. LEDs 03 and 04 illuminate the middle symbol. LEDs 05 and 06 illuminate the lower symbol. In the drawings and the following description, LEDs 01 to 06 of the left reel 110 are LED-L01 to 06, LEDs 01 to 06 of the middle reel 111 are LED-C01 to 06, and LEDs 01 to 06 of the right reel 112 are LED-R01. May be described as ~ 06.

<Example of production using backlight>
An example of the effect by the backlight will be described. The LEDs 01 to 06 of the backlight unit 90 are controlled to be lit by the first sub-control unit 400.

  In the case of the present embodiment, when the small combination 1 and the small combination 2 or the small combination 3 are won repeatedly, an emphasis effect that emphasizes the symbol combination (bell-bell-bell) corresponding to the small combination 1 is performed. A backlight is used for this enhancement effect. The pattern combination corresponding to the small role 1 and the symbol combination corresponding to the small role 2 or the small role 3 are made to have different illumination forms by the backlight, thereby emphasizing the symbol combination of the small role 1.

  By performing the effect of emphasizing the symbol combination corresponding to the small combination 1 when the small combination 1 and the small combination 2 or the small combination 3 are won, it becomes easy to grasp that the player has won the bell. As already mentioned, the payout of medals is different between the case where multiple winnings are given to small roles 1 and 2 and the case where double winnings are given to small roles 1 and 3; By emphasizing the symbol combination to be performed, it becomes easier for the player to quickly grasp that the winning combination related to the bell has been won. In the present embodiment, although the small combination 1 does not win alone, lottery data for internal winning of the small combination 1 alone may be set so that the small combination 1 wins alone. In this case, when the small combination 1 wins alone, it is easy to grasp that there is no duplicate winning unless the symbol combination corresponding to the small combination 1 is emphasized.

  If small winning combination 1 and small winning combination 3 result in 10 payouts due to the upper limit of payout, it was obtained because there were more payouts than when small winning combination 1 and small winning combination 2 The player may feel the mood, and if the small winning combination 1 and small winning combination 2 are duplicated, the small winning combination 1 and the small winning combination 3 are not subject to the upper limit of payout, although there are few payouts. The player may feel that he / she has gained more than when winning a prize, and since there is a specified number of payouts, the player may be able to relieve his disappointment. In any of these cases, the player may be recognized to recognize the same type of combination with different payouts by executing an effect that emphasizes the symbol combination corresponding to the small role 1. In some cases, the superiority or inferiority can be diluted. In other words, both the small role 2 and the small role 3 are the factors that cause both of them to lose and gain. Both the small role 1 and the small role 3 win a duplicate, and the small role 1 and the small role 2 are the same. In both cases, the player had to give the player the impression of both merits and demerits. Furthermore, when both the player loses and gains both, the lossy impression tends to raise the player's dissatisfaction. Therefore, an effect that emphasizes only the symbol combination corresponding to the small role 1 (the role that does not cause both loss and profit) is executed, so that the small role 2 or the small role 3 that was won at the same time as the small role 1 is not conspicuous. I made it. Then, the player will recognize that only the small role 1 has won, and it can be expected that no dissatisfaction resulting from the impression of loss will be raised.

  Of the payouts when winning each of the small roles 1 to 3, the largest number of payouts when winning the small role 1 (for example, 10 payouts when winning the small role 1) In this case, the number of payouts in the case of winning a small combination 2 is 1 and the number of payouts in the case of winning a small combination 3 is 2.) The number of payouts can be increased, but the range of the number is narrowed. For example, if it is assumed that there is no upper limit on the number of payouts, 11 payouts will be made for small winning combinations 1 and 2 and payouts will be given for winning small wins 1 and 3 The number is 13. The difference in the number of payouts is only the difference between the number of payouts for the small part 2 and the number of payouts for the small part 3, and this difference does not exceed the number of payouts for the small part 1. Therefore, although the effect of increasing the number of payouts is expected, the effect cannot be obtained sufficiently. In other words, there is a high possibility that even though there is a role implied in game play, the role cannot be sufficiently fulfilled. For example, when the AT state is set, there is a case where the change in the game result is poor, and the interestingness of the AT state may not be obtained.

  In addition, as a case where the symbol combination of the small role 1 is displayed, a special display may be executed, but in this case, the emphasis effect is not performed. By not performing the emphasis effect, it is possible to avoid a case where the player misunderstands that the winning of the small role 1 is won, and whether or not the special display is executed even if the emphasis effect is not performed. In some cases, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of confirming whether or not the game can be advanced with a sense of expectation.

  FIG. 15A is a timing chart showing an example of backlight control. In the example shown in the figure, all the LEDs 01 to 06 of the reels 110 to 112 are turned on at the start of the game. An internal lottery is performed by operating the start lever 135, and a small combination 1 to a small combination 3 are simultaneously internal winning. After that, when the stop buttons 137 to 139 are operated in order and the symbols are stopped and displayed, some of the LEDs 01 to 06 of the reels 110 to 112 are turned off, and a part is turned on. This can be emphasized by turning on the backlight for the symbol combination corresponding to the small role 1. Thereafter, when there is an operation on the bet button 132, all the LEDs 01 to 06 of the reels 110 to 112 are lit again.

  FIG. 16 illustrates an example of backlight control according to the timing chart of FIG. FIG. 16A shows a state in which all the reels 110 to 112 have started rotating by the operation of the start lever 135. All the LEDs 01 to 06 of the reels 110 to 112 are lit. FIG. 16B illustrates a case where the stop buttons 137 to 139 are sequentially operated to stop and display the symbols, and the small combination 1 and the small combination 3 are won repeatedly. The LED is turned on for the symbol combination of the small role 1, and the other symbols are turned off. Specifically, the upper LEDs LED-L01 and L02 of the reel 110, the middle LEDs LED-C03 and C04 of the reel 111, and the lower LEDs LED-R05 and R06 of the reel 112 are turned on, and the other LEDs are turned off. .

  FIG. 17 illustrates another control example of the backlight according to the timing chart of FIG. FIG. 17A shows a state in which all the reels 110 to 112 have started rotating by operating the start lever 135. All the LEDs 01 to 06 of the reels 110 to 112 are lit. FIG. 17B illustrates a case where the stop buttons 137 to 139 are operated in order to stop and display the symbols, and the small winning combination 1 and the small winning combination 2 are won. The LED is turned on for the symbol combination of the small role 1, and the other symbols are turned off. Specifically, the upper LEDs LED-L01 and L02 of the reel 110, the middle LEDs LED-C03 and C04 of the reel 111, and the upper LEDs LED-R01 and R02 of the reel 112 are turned on, and the other LEDs are turned off. .

  This emphasis effect can be started with the third stop operation as a trigger, and thereby the effect can be started in accordance with the operation timing. Then, it can be ended by a betting operation or a predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds).

  In the examples of FIGS. 16 and 17, the symbol combination of the small role 1 is turned on at the same time (the other symbols are turned off). The highlight effect may be performed by selecting from a plurality of types of illumination modes such as turning on and off in order.

  FIG. 15B is a timing chart showing an example of backlight control when the effect combination of the small combination 1 symbol is not emphasized. In the example shown in the figure, all the LEDs 01 to 06 of the reels 110 to 112 are turned on at the start of the game. An internal lottery is performed by operating the start lever 135, and an internal winning combination is given to the re-game player. Thereafter, the stop buttons 137 to 139 are operated in order and the symbols are stopped and displayed. However, the LEDs 01 to 06 of the reels 110 to 112 are all lit and the game proceeds to the next game. Of course, it is possible to perform various effects using the backlight other than when winning the small role 1.

  Next, in the examples of FIGS. 16 and 17, a data structure having ON / OFF data for each LED 01 to 06 of each reel 110 to 112 is assumed, but the data structure shown in FIG. 18 may be used. . The example of the figure shows an example of a data structure in which the LEDs 01 to 06 are allocated to the LEDs that are turned on and the LEDs that are turned off. In some cases, such a data structure can reduce the storage capacity of the ROM 406 that stores the control pattern of the backlight.

<Processing of main control unit>
Next, the main process of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit 300.

  Basic control of the game is performed mainly by the CPU 304 of the main controller 300, and the CPU 304 repeatedly executes the main process of the main controller shown in FIG.

  When power is turned on to the slot machine 100, first, an initial setting process is executed in S1. In the initial setting process, for example, when the setting key is ON when the power is turned on, the setting change state is entered. When the setting key is OFF, based on the backup data For example, a process for returning to a normal state. The setting change is to change the setting (for example, settings 1 to 6) of the internal winning probability. After the initial setting process, a process related to the game is executed. In general, the game starts based on the start lever being operated with the specified number of bets set in the game start process, and all reels are stopped based on the stop button operation. The game ends when the medal payout process is performed according to the mode of the game. This will be specifically described below.

  In S2, bet number setting and start operation acceptance processing are performed. Here, the setting of the number of bets (the number of bets) by permitting medal maintenance and bet button operation is permitted. Then, the game starts when the start lever is operated with the specified number of bets set. If you win the re-gamer in the previous game, the previous game will be played without any additional medals. You can play the same number of bets.

  In S3, a winning line determination process is performed. The main control unit 300 detects whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated in response to the bet number being three, and if it is determined that the start lever 135 has been operated, The number of medals awarded is confirmed, and a valid winning line is confirmed.

  In S4, random number acquisition processing is performed. Here, the random number generated by the random value generation circuit 316 is acquired. In S5, an internal lottery process for the combination is performed. Here, at least an internal lottery for lottery of derivation of a combination (whether or not an internal winning is made) is performed by the random number acquired in S4. Moreover, you may perform the lottery (for example, the lottery which selects the content of production from multiple types) regarding an effect. In S5, preparation is made to transmit a command including at least information that can identify the determined internal winning combination. The prepared command is transmitted to the first sub control unit 400 in S26 of the main control unit timer interrupt process of FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 19, the reel stop data selection process is performed in S6. Here, based on the internal lottery result of S5, reel stop data is selected, and the stop control corresponding to the first stop operation is made possible. Details will be described later.

  In S7, reel rotation start processing for starting rotation of all the reels 110 to 112 is performed. Furthermore, the acceptance of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is validated based on the fact that all the reels 110 to 112 are at a constant speed and all the reel index sensors have detected.

  In S8, a reel stop control process is performed. When a valid stop button is operated, the reel corresponding to the operated stop button is brought into the pull-in control state, rotated to the target position based on the reel stop data, and when the target position is reached, the brake control state is set. To control the reel to stop. That is, the reel stop control is based on the result of the internal lottery in S5 and the timing of the stop operation. In the reel stop control, basically, if there is an internal winning combination, it is allowed to display a symbol combination corresponding to that combination, and in the case of a loss, any combination of symbols corresponding to any combination is allowed. The reel stop control such as so-called pull-in / kick-up is performed so as not to be displayed. In S8, for each stop operation, preparation is made to transmit a command including at least stop information (for example, a symbol number at the middle position) that can identify the stop position of the reel. The prepared command is transmitted to the first sub control unit 400 in S26 of the main control unit timer interrupt process of FIG.

  When all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to S9. In S9, a winning determination is performed. Here, when a symbol combination corresponding to some combination is displayed on the activated winning line 114, it is determined that the combination is won. Also, the internal winning flag is reset unless the flag is carried over. In S9, preparation is made for transmitting a command including information that can identify the winning combination. The prepared command is transmitted to the first sub control unit 400 in S26 of the main control unit timer interrupt process of FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 19, in S10, a medal grant process is performed. Here, if a winning combination is awarded, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out. In this way, medals are awarded as profits according to the modes (here, symbol combinations) of the stopped reels 110 to 112.

  In S11, state update processing is performed. In the state update process, control for shifting the game state and the effect state according to the transition condition shown in FIG. 4 is performed. In the process of S8, preparation for transmitting a command including information indicating the current gaming state is made. These prepared commands are transmitted to the first sub control unit 400 in S26 of the main control unit timer interrupt process of FIG.

  Thus, in this embodiment, a privilege is given to the player based on the game result. Thus, one game is completed. Thereafter, the game proceeds by returning to S2 and repeating the above-described processing.

  Next, a timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the flow of timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit 300.

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle.

  In S21, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed. In S22, WDT (watchdog timer) is restarted.

  In S23, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, the detection results of a plurality of sensors connected to the sensor circuit 320 are monitored via the input port of the I / 0310, and the monitoring results are provided for each sensor in the RAM 308. Memorize the area.

  In S24, various game processes are performed. Here, various processes according to the interrupt control state are performed. Conversely, the interrupt control state is information for selecting the content of the game process. For example, when the interrupt control state is the reel control state, the excitation data corresponding to the control state set for the motor provided in each reel is referred to by referring to the control state set for each reel. Are set sequentially to control each reel. For example, when the reel control state is the acceleration control state, excitation data corresponding to the acceleration control state is sequentially set, and the corresponding reel is accelerated.

  In S25, timer update processing is performed. Various timers such as the game interval counter described above are updated in units of time. In S26, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various set commands are transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. The sub-control unit 400 can determine an effect according to a change in game control or effect control in the main control unit 300 based on the received command. In S27, external signal setting processing is performed. Here, predetermined information (for example, information relating to the gaming state) is transmitted from the information output circuit 334 to the information input circuit 652 of the external device.

  In S28, device monitoring processing is performed. Here, the error status of various devices such as a medal selector is monitored. In S29, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. When the low voltage signal is on (when the power supply is detected to be cut off), the process proceeds to S31. When the low voltage signal is off (when the power supply is not cut off), the process proceeds to S30.

  In S30, various processes for ending the timer interrupt end process are performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in S21 is set in each original register. On the other hand, in S31, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and power-off processing such as initialization of an input / output port is performed. .

  Next, an example of the reel data selection process in S6 will be described with reference to FIG. In S41, processing is performed in the case where the internal winnings are simultaneously made in the small roles 1 to 3. In S42, processing is performed when the internal lottery result is lost. In S43, processing in the case of another internal lottery result is performed. This completes one unit.

  FIG. 22A shows a processing example of S41. In S51, a process of drawing lottery data is performed. In the example of FIG. 7, one stop data is selected from the stop data D1 to D3. In S52, the stop data selected in S51 is read and set. Thus, one unit of processing is completed.

  FIG. 22B shows a processing example of S42. Here, settings related to special display are made. In S61, it is determined whether the current gaming state is RT1 or RT2. If applicable, the process proceeds to S63, and if not, the process proceeds to S62.

  In S63, processing for setting stop data is performed. Here, for example, stop data D4 in FIG. 8 is read and set (no special display is performed). Thereafter, one unit of processing is terminated.

  In S62, it is determined whether the current gaming state is RT3, and if applicable, the process proceeds to S64. If not applicable, one unit of processing is terminated. In the case of this embodiment, in the gaming state RT4, it is assumed that there is no case where a loss is derived as an internal lottery result.

  In S64, a process of lottering stop data is performed. In the example of FIG. 8, one stop data is selected from the stop data D5 and D6. In S65, the stop data selected in S64 is read and set. Thereby, special display may be performed. Thus, one unit of processing is completed.

<Processing of first sub-control unit>
The process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of processing executed by the first sub-control unit 400, and FIG. 23A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 5B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 5C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400.

  The main process of the first sub control unit 400 is executed when a reset signal is input to the first sub control unit 400. First, in S71 of FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in S21. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed.

  In S72, it is determined whether or not the timer variable stored in the timer variable storage area which is a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400 is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to S73. In S73, 0 is substituted for the timer variable.

  In S74, a first sub control unit command process is performed. The CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 determines whether or not a command has been received from the main control unit 300, and when receiving a command, performs a predetermined process according to the received command. For example, when the internal information (game state, effect state, internal winning result, winning result, etc.) of the main control unit 300 is updated, the internal information of the first sub control unit 400 is updated accordingly.

  In S75, an effect control process is performed. Here, processing related to effect control such as setting of effect data is performed based on the processing executed in S24. Details will be described later.

  In S76, if there is a command to the sound source IC 418 in the effect data read in S75, this command is output to the sound source IC 418. In S77, if there is a command to the various lamps 420 in the effect data read in S25, this command is output to the drive circuit 422. In S78, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in S75, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to S72. Thus, one unit of main processing is completed.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300.

  In S81, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408. Thus, one unit of command reception interrupt processing is completed.

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

  In S91, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in S72 in the first sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. Therefore, in S72 of FIG. 9A, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In S92, various update processes are performed. For example, transmission of a control command to the second sub-control unit 500, update processing of various random numbers such as a rendering random number value, and the like are performed. Thus, one unit of timer interrupt processing is completed.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process in S75. Here, a processing example of emphasis effect processing will be mainly described.

  In S101, stop information acquisition processing is executed. Details will be described later. In S102, an internal winning effect setting process is executed. Details will be described later. In S103, a backlight effect process is executed. Details will be described later. In S104, another process is executed, and one unit of process is terminated.

  FIG. 25A is a flowchart illustrating an example of stop information acquisition processing in S101. In S111, it is determined whether or not stop information is included in the command received from the main control unit 300. If stop information is included, the process proceeds to S112, and if not included, one unit of processing is terminated. The stop information is included in the command prepared in the process of S8 described above as already described. In S112, stop information is stored for each reel, and when all reels 110 to 112 are stopped, it is set that all reels have been stopped.

  FIG. 25B is a flowchart showing an example of an internal winning effect setting process in S102. In S121, it is determined whether or not the internal winnings are made simultaneously for the small roles 1 to 3. If applicable, the process proceeds to S122, and if not, the process proceeds to S123. In S122, an effect setting process is performed when the small winning combinations 1 to 3 are simultaneously internally won. For example, the production execution flag is set. In S123, another effect setting process is performed, and one unit of process is terminated.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the backlight effect process in S103. In S131, it is determined whether or not the effect setting (set in S122) when the internal winnings are simultaneously made in the small roles 1 to 3 is made, and if set, the process proceeds to S132, and if not set. Proceed to S135. In S132, it is determined whether or not all the reels 110 to 112 have been stopped. If the reels have been stopped, the process proceeds to S133. If any reels are rotating, the process proceeds to S138.

  In S133, the stop symbols of the reels 110 to 112 are determined and the emphasis effect flag is set to ON. In S134, the effect based on the determination result is executed. That is, the position of the bell symbol is specified and the LED behind it is turned on, while the LED behind the other symbol is turned off to perform the emphasis effect. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S138.

  In S135, it is determined whether or not insertion information (information indicating that a medal bet has been placed) is included in the command received from the main control unit 300. If applicable, the process proceeds to S136, and if not, the process proceeds to S138. . In S136, it is determined whether or not the enhancement effect flag is ON. If ON, the process proceeds to S137, and if OFF, the process proceeds to S138. In S137, the emphasis effect flag is turned off to end the emphasis effect, the default setting of the backlight effect is performed (in the present embodiment, all LEDs are turned on), and the process proceeds to S138. In S138, another effect process is performed and one unit of process is terminated. In the conventional game machine, the first sub-control unit obtains information on whether there is a winning / no winning from the main control unit 300, and when there is a winning, performs a backlight effect that emphasizes the winning line, and there is no winning In the case of, there was a case where the backlight production to emphasize the winning line was not performed. However, the backlight effect that emphasizes the winning line in this case is an effect that emphasizes all the winning lines. This is because the backlighting effect was an effect that praises the profit of the winning prize, and the purpose was to convey as many winning results as possible to the player. That is, in the present embodiment, a process for determining the stop symbol and specifying the position of the bell symbol is required, but this process is not necessary for the conventional game machine. In addition, one of the factors that caused the number of payouts for small roles 1 and 2 to win simultaneously and the number of payouts for small roles 1 and 3 to win simultaneously is small. Although a large number of payouts (10 payouts) has been set for the role 3, in the conventional game stand, the design of the role 3 is used for backlighting when the role 1 and the role 3 are won simultaneously. It was thought that a production that emphasized the combination was indispensable. However, the emphasis effect in this embodiment lacks the effect of emphasizing the symbol combination of the small role 3. This is because the superiority and inferiority related to the payout is diluted as described above.

<Processing of second sub-control unit>
Next, processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart of processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 6A is a flowchart of the main process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 8C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 7B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 4D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in S201 of FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in S201. In this initialization process, input / output port initialization, storage area initialization in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In S202, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to S203.

  In S203, 0 is substituted for the timer variable. In S204, command processing is performed. The CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. In S206, an effect control process is performed. For example, if it is determined in S204 that there is a new command, the effect data corresponding to this command is read from the ROM 506, and if the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated. .

  In S206, when there is a shutter control command in the effect data read in S205, shutter control corresponding to this command is performed. In S207, if there is an image control command in the effect data read in S205, image control corresponding to this command is performed (details will be described later), and the process returns to S202.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects the strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400. In S211 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508. Thus, one unit of command reception interrupt processing is completed.

  Next, the second sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is predetermined by using the timer interrupt as a trigger. Execute in the cycle. In S221, the timer variable referred to in S202 of FIG. In S222, various update processes are performed. Thus, one unit of timer interrupt processing is completed.

  Next, the image control process of S207 in the main process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

  In S231, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 504 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 536. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the effect image display device 157. Next, the CPU 504 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 506), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 536), and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 534 based on the position information table, and then the image from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 534 transfers the image data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 536 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504.

  In S232, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal is input from the VDP 534. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to S233. If not, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for.

  In S233, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 536 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 536 in S231, the CPU 504 sets information on the image data (coordinate axis of VRAM 536, image size, VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 534. The VDP 534 performs parameter setting in accordance with the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In S234, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 504 instructs the VDP 534 to start drawing an image. The VDP 534 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 504. In S235, it is determined whether or not the generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 534 is input based on the end of image drawing. If the generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to S236. If not, the generation end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it. In S196, the scene display counter which is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 508 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and one unit of image control processing ends.

<Other embodiments>
<Lighting mode for emphasis production>
In the above-described embodiment, in the enhancement effect, the LED located behind each symbol of the symbol combination of the small role 1 is in a lighting state, but any lighting mode may be used as long as the symbol can be emphasized, for example, The LED located behind each symbol of the symbol combination of the small role 1 may be turned on and the LED located behind the other symbols may be turned on. FIG. 28A shows an example of LED control in this case. The example of the figure shows an example in which the symbol combination of the small role 1 and the small role 3 is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 16B, and the LED-L01 located behind the bell symbol. , L02, C03, C04, R05 and R06 are blinked and the other LEDs are lit.

  FIG. 28B illustrates an example in which the data structure illustrated in FIG. 18 is used when blinking as illustrated in FIG. In this case, LED-L01, L02, C03, C04, R05, and R06 located behind the bell symbol are registered in both “ON” and “OFF”, while the switching time between ON and OFF is set to “ Set by the timer data of “Blinking data” and make it blink.

  Next, according to the stop mode of the symbol combination of the small role 1, the mode of the enhancement effect may be varied. Thereby, it may be possible to suggest which of the small roles 2 or 3 is the small role that overlaps with the small role 1.

  FIG. 30 shows an example. FIG. 30A illustrates the relationship between the stop mode of the symbol combination of the small combination 1 and the pattern of the enhancement effect. Stop type 1 means the case where the symbol combination of the small role 1 is established on the right downward line (L1) as shown in FIG. 16 (b), and the stop type 2 as shown in FIG. 17 (b). It means the case where the symbol combination of the small role 1 is established on the V-shaped line (L2).

  The lighting pattern 1 is, for example, a pattern in which a bell symbol is blinked at high speed, and the lighting pattern 2 is, for example, a bell symbol in a slow blinking pattern. Fast flashing means flashing with a relatively short turn-on and turn-off cycle, and slow flashing means flashing with a relatively long turn-on and turn-off cycle. FIG. 30B shows an example of control data for the lighting pattern 1, and FIG. 30C shows an example of control data for the lighting pattern 2. In the case of lighting pattern 1, the control data of the LED behind the bell symbol is “flashing 1”, and in the case of lighting pattern 2, the control data of the LED behind the bell symbol is “flashing 2”. Yes. Flashing 1 means fast flashing, and flashing 2 means slow flashing.

<Distribution of small roles>
In the case of the above embodiment, the payout of the small combination 1 is two (FIG. 6), but may be one as illustrated in FIG. In this case, two payouts will be made if the small winning combination 1 and the small combination 2 are won, and ten payouts will be given if the small winning combination 1 and the small combination 3 are won. Since the payout difference due to the combination of overlapping winnings is greater than that in the above embodiment, the player may be able to focus on the stop symbol.

<Direction device for emphasis production>
In the embodiment described above, the backlight is used as the effect device for the enhancement effect, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  FIG. 31 and FIG. 32 exemplify a case where a production movable body is employed as the production device for the enhancement production. This effect device includes effect units 1A to 1F assigned to reels 110 to 112. Production units 1A and 1D are assigned to the reel 110, production units 1B and 1E are assigned to the reel 111, and production units 1C and 1F are assigned to the reel 112, respectively. At the retracted position (non-effect position) shown in FIG. 31A, the effect units 1A to 1F are arranged so as not to be seen by the player.

  The production units 1A to 1F each include an emphasis member 2, a support member 3 that supports the emphasis member 2, a drive source 5, and a pinion 4. The emphasis member 2 is a member for emphasizing a design. In the present embodiment, the emphasis member 2 is a circular lens member, but may be an annular frame. The support member 3 has a bar shape extending vertically, and the emphasis member 2 is fixed to an end portion thereof. A rack is formed on the side of the support member 3. The drive source 5 is a stepping motor, for example, and an output shaft is attached with a pinion that meshes with the rack. With the above configuration, the emphasis member 2 and the support member 3 can be moved up and down by driving the drive source 5. In the present embodiment, the rack-pinion mechanism is employed, but another transmission mechanism may be used, and the emphasis member 2 is raised and lowered, but may be rotated.

  The movement range of the emphasis member 2 will be described. Each emphasizing member 2 of the effect units 1A to 1C can be moved from above the reels 110 to 112 to the middle position as shown in FIG. 31 (b), and can be positioned before the symbols at the upper and middle positions. . Each emphasizing member 2 of the effect units 1D to 1F can be moved from below the reels 110 to 112 as shown in FIG. 31C, and can be positioned in front of the symbol at the lower position.

  FIG. 32 shows an example of an enhancement effect by the enhancement member 2. FIG. 32A illustrates a case where a small winning combination 1 and a small winning combination 3 are won, and the emphasis members 2 of the effect units 1A, 1B, and 1F are positioned in front of the bell symbols. In the case of the present embodiment, since the emphasis member 2 is a lens, the bell symbol looks larger than the other symbols, so that it is emphasized. FIG. 32 (b) illustrates the case where a small winning combination 1 and a small winning combination 2 are won, and the emphasis members 2 of the effect units 1A, 1B and 1C are positioned in front of each bell symbol.

  As an operation mode of the production units 1A to 1F, for example, the emphasis member 2 is positioned at the retracted position of FIG. 31A until the third stop, and when there is a third stop, FIG. It can be moved to the mode illustrated in FIG. Since the emphasis member 2 that is the production movable body moves from outside the reels 110 to 112, the player sees the state of the movement, and can feel a sense of excitement that "how far will it move?" The emphasis member 2 may be an opaque member and may be moved so as to cover and hide the symbols other than the bell symbol. In some cases, the bell design that is not hidden by the emphasis member 2 can be emphasized.

  FIG. 33 and FIG. 34 illustrate a case where the transmissive liquid crystal display device 10 is used as another example of the effect device for the enhancement effect. The transmissive liquid crystal display device 10 is disposed in front of the reels 110 to 112, and the rear reels 110 to 112 are visible through the liquid crystal display device 10 when the power is turned off as shown in FIG. FIG. 33B shows an example when a demonstration screen (standby screen) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 10, for example. Although the reels 110 to 112 are difficult to visually recognize on the demonstration screen, the presence of the reel can be suggested by including the image 11 showing the reel window in the display image.

  FIG. 33C shows a display example of the liquid crystal display device 10 after the medal bet operation until the payout is completed. In this case, in order to ensure the visibility of the reels 110 to 112, the positions overlapping with the reels 110 to 112 are set in a transparent state. The image 11 showing the reel window is also not displayed.

  FIG. 34 shows an example of an enhanced effect. 34A shows a display example in the case of the stop type 1, and FIG. 34B shows a display example in the case of the stop type 2. The transparency is increased at the position overlapping the bell symbol, and the transparency is decreased at the position overlapping the other images. As a result, the bell symbol is emphasized. In the example shown in the figure, the region overlapping the symbol that is not emphasized and the region outside the reels 110 to 112 are made the same image, thereby making the bell symbol more conspicuous. The display can be switched from the state shown in FIG. 33C to FIG. 34A or 34B when, for example, there is a third stop. In addition, the image imitating the reels 110 to 112 is displayed on the effect image display device 157, and after the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the image imitating the stop symbol of the reels 110 to 112 is displayed. An image display that emphasizes an image simulating the image may be performed. Some players may pay more attention to the effect image display device 157 than the reels 110 to 112 during the game, but there are cases where such a player can be expected to pay attention to the reels 110 to 112.

<Summary of Embodiment>
A1. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of types of symbols (for example, 110-112);
Production means (for example, 90, 1A-1F, 10),
Game progress control means (for example, 300) for controlling the progress of the game,
Production control means (for example, 400) for controlling the production of the production means;
A game machine equipped with
The game progress control means includes
In an internal lottery of a game in which a prescribed number (for example, 3) of game media is used, at least a first determination (for example, a small combination 1) and a second combination (for example, a small combination 2) are determined first. And a case where at least the first role (e.g., small role 1) and the third role (e.g., small role 3) derive a second decision to win internally,
The first combination is a combination corresponding to a first symbol combination (for example, bell-bell-bell),
The second role is a role corresponding to a second symbol combination (for example, bell-bell-replay),
The third role is a role corresponding to a third symbol combination (for example, bell-bell-kunoichi),
The first symbol combination is a symbol combination different from the second symbol combination,
The first symbol combination is a symbol combination different from the third symbol combination,
The second symbol combination is a symbol combination different from the third symbol combination,
The first role is a role that corresponds to the grant of a smaller number of game media (for example, 1, 2) than the prescribed number as a prize bonus,
In the game from which the first determination is derived, the effect control means displays the first symbol combination on one line among a plurality of lines defined as winning lines of the symbol display means, When the second symbol combination is displayed in the line, it is a means for controlling an emphasis effect (for example, FIG. 17 (b)) that emphasizes the first symbol combination,
In the game in which the second determination is derived, the effect control means displays the first symbol combination on one line of the plurality of lines, and the second symbol combination on another line. When displayed, it is a means for controlling an emphasis effect (for example, FIG.16 (b)) that emphasizes the first symbol combination.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is characterized by effects related to game results. In particular, when a plurality of winning combinations are won at the same time, the same type of emphasis effect is executed, so that the player may be able to easily determine that the same kind of winning has occurred, and it may be easy to grasp the game result. is there.

A2. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The first symbol combination is a combination of the same symbol (for example, bell),
The second symbol combination is a combination of different symbols (e.g. bell and replay),
The third symbol combination is a combination of different symbols (e.g., bell tokunoichi),
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, when a plurality of winning combinations are won at the same time, the player may be able to easily recognize the winning of one of the winning combinations. It may be easy to understand.

A3. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The first combination is a combination corresponding to the provision of a second game medium as a prize bonus in the game with the prescribed number of three,
The third role is a role corresponding to the provision of game media of more than two (for example, 10) as a prize bonus in the game in which the prescribed number is three,
The second combination is a combination corresponding to the provision of one game medium as a prize bonus in the game with the specified number of three.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, although the payout differs depending on the combination of winning combinations, since the same type of emphasis effect is performed, it may be difficult to give the player a bad and biased impression.

A4. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The first value (for example, 10) is set as the upper limit of the number of game media granted as a prize bonus,
The first value is a value smaller than the number obtained by adding two to the number of game media given as the prize for the second role in the game in which the prescribed number is three.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, although the payout differs depending on the combination of winning combinations, the same type of emphasis effect is performed, so even if the payout reaches the upper limit and reduced, the player is difficult to understand or feels sorry There is a case.

A5. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The first role is a role that corresponds to the grant of one game medium as a prize in the game with the specified number of three,
The third role is a role corresponding to the provision of game media of more than one (for example, 10) as a prize bonus in the game in which the prescribed number is three,
The second combination is a combination corresponding to the provision of one game medium as a prize bonus in the game with the specified number of three.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, although the payout differs depending on the combination of winning combinations, since the same type of emphasis effect is performed, it may be difficult to give the player a bad and biased impression.

A6. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The first value (for example, 10) is set as the upper limit of the number of game media granted as a prize bonus,
The first value is a value smaller than the number obtained by adding one to the number of game media to be given as the prize bonus for the second role in the game in which the prescribed number is three.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, although the payout differs depending on the combination of winning combinations, the same type of emphasis effect is performed, so even if the payout reaches the upper limit and reduced, the player is difficult to understand or feels sorry There is a case.

A7. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The symbol display means includes a plurality of reels for displaying symbols,
The effect means is a backlight (for example, 90) disposed on the back of the reel,
The emphasis effect is an effect in which the illumination pattern of the symbols constituting the first symbol combination by the backlight is different from the illumination pattern for illuminating other symbols.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, there are cases where the player can be informed of the winning symbol combination in an easy-to-understand manner (easily gaining an understanding of the winning symbol).

B1. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of types of symbols (for example, 110-112);
Production means (for example, 90, 1A-1F, 10),
Game progress control means (for example, 300) for controlling the progress of the game,
Production control means (for example, 400) for controlling the production of the production means;
A game machine equipped with
The game progress control means includes
In an internal lottery of a game in which a prescribed number (for example, 3) of game media is used, at least a first determination (for example, a small combination 1) and a second combination (for example, a small combination 2) are determined first. And a case where at least the first role (e.g., small role 1) and the third role (e.g., small role 3) derive a second decision to win internally,
The first combination is a combination corresponding to a first symbol combination (for example, bell-bell-bell),
The second role is a role corresponding to a second symbol combination (for example, bell-bell-replay),
The third role is a role corresponding to a third symbol combination (for example, bell-bell-kunoichi),
The first symbol combination is a symbol combination different from the second symbol combination,
The first symbol combination is a symbol combination different from the third symbol combination,
The second symbol combination is a symbol combination different from the third symbol combination,
The first role is a role that corresponds to the grant of a smaller number of game media (for example, 1, 2) than the prescribed number as a prize bonus,
In the game from which the first determination is derived, the effect control means displays the first symbol combination on one line among a plurality of lines defined as winning lines of the symbol display means, When the second symbol combination is displayed in the line, it is a means for controlling an emphasis effect (for example, FIG. 17 (b)) that emphasizes the first symbol combination,
In the game in which the second determination is derived, the effect control means displays the first symbol combination on one line of the plurality of lines, and the second symbol combination on another line. When displayed, it is a means for controlling an emphasis effect (for example, FIG. 16 (b)) that emphasizes the first symbol combination,
Further, the effect control means is a special display in which the first symbol combination is displayed on one line among a plurality of lines that are not defined as winning lines of the symbol display means (for example, FIG. 9 (b) ( c), in FIG. 11 (b)) is a means not to control the effect of emphasizing the first symbol combination,
The special display is a display that may be displayed after there is a privilege grant decision (for example, internal winning of special role) by the game progress control means,
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is characterized by effects related to game results. In particular, when a plurality of winning combinations are won at the same time, the same type of emphasis effect is executed, so that the player may be able to easily determine that the same kind of winning has occurred, and it may be easy to grasp the game result. is there. Furthermore, by executing special display, even when there is no emphasis effect, the player may be able to advance the game with a sense of expectation, and the game focusing on the first symbol combination can be enjoyed. There is a case.

B2. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The game progress control means includes means for deriving a third decision and a case of deriving a fourth decision (for example, losing) in an internal lottery of a game in which the specified number of game media are used. And
The third decision is a decision in which at least a fourth role (for example, small role 4) is elected internally,
If there is the third decision after the decision to give a privilege by the game progress control means, it may be the first special display of the special display (for example, FIG. 11 (b)),
If the fourth decision is made after the game progress control means decides to give a privilege, the special display may become the second special display (for example, FIGS. 9 (b) (c) ),
The first special display is a display for displaying the first symbol combination on a line different from the second special display.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, it may be possible to give the player the pleasure of searching for which line the first symbol combination has stopped.

B3. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The fourth decision is a decision not to win any role internally.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, even in the case of a loss, there may be a case where the first symbol combination is stopped or the player can be given a pleasure to search for.

B4. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The first symbol combination is a combination of the same symbol (for example, bell),
The second symbol combination is a combination of different symbols (e.g. bell and replay),
The third symbol combination is a combination of different symbols (e.g., bell tokunoichi),
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, although the payout differs depending on the combination of winning combinations, the same type of emphasis effect is performed, so even if the payout reaches the upper limit and reduced, the player is difficult to understand or feels sorry There is a case.

B5. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The first combination is a combination corresponding to the provision of a second game medium as a prize bonus in the game with the prescribed number of three,
The third role is a role corresponding to the provision of game media of more than two (for example, 10) as a prize bonus in the game in which the prescribed number is three,
The second combination is a combination corresponding to the provision of one game medium as a prize bonus in the game with the specified number of three.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, although the payout differs depending on the combination of winning combinations, since the same type of emphasis effect is performed, it may be difficult to give the player a bad and biased impression.

B6. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The first value (for example, 10) is set as the upper limit of the number of game media granted as a prize bonus,
The first value is a value smaller than the number obtained by adding two to the number of game media given as the prize for the second role in the game in which the prescribed number is three.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, although the payout differs depending on the combination of winning combinations, the same type of emphasis effect is performed, so even if the payout reaches the upper limit and reduced, the player is difficult to understand or feels sorry There is a case.

B7. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The first role is a role that corresponds to the grant of one game medium as a prize in the game with the specified number of three,
The third role is a role corresponding to the provision of game media of more than one (for example, 10) as a prize bonus in the game in which the prescribed number is three,
The second combination is a combination corresponding to the provision of one game medium as a prize bonus in the game with the specified number of three.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, although the payout differs depending on the combination of winning combinations, since the same type of emphasis effect is performed, it may be difficult to give the player a bad and biased impression.

B8. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The first value (for example, 10) is set as the upper limit of the number of game media granted as a prize bonus,
The first value is a value smaller than the number obtained by adding one to the number of game media to be given as the prize bonus for the second role in the game in which the prescribed number is three.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, although the payout differs depending on the combination of winning combinations, the same type of emphasis effect is performed, so even if the payout reaches the upper limit and reduced, the player is difficult to understand or feels sorry There is a case.

B9. The gaming table (e.g., 100) in the above embodiment is
The symbol display means includes a plurality of reels for displaying symbols,
The effect means is a backlight (for example, 90) disposed on the back of the reel,
The emphasis effect is an effect in which the illumination pattern of the symbols constituting the first symbol combination by the backlight is different from the illumination pattern for illuminating other symbols.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, there are cases where the player can be informed of the winning symbol combination in an easy-to-understand manner (easily gaining an understanding of the winning symbol).

Claims (9)

A symbol display means for displaying a plurality of types of symbols;
Directing means;
Game progress control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Production control means for controlling the production of the production means;
A game machine equipped with
The game progress control means includes
In an internal lottery of a game in which a prescribed number of game media are used, at least a first combination and a second combination derive a first decision to win internally, and at least the first combination and the third combination A role derives a second decision to win internally and is a means,
The first combination is a combination corresponding to the first symbol combination,
The second role is a role corresponding to the second symbol combination,
The third role is a role corresponding to the third symbol combination,
The first symbol combination is a symbol combination different from the second symbol combination,
The first symbol combination is a symbol combination different from the third symbol combination,
The second symbol combination is a symbol combination different from the third symbol combination,
The first role is a role corresponding to the provision of a smaller number of game media than the prescribed number as a prize bonus,
In the game from which the first determination is derived, the effect control means displays the first symbol combination on one line among a plurality of lines defined as winning lines of the symbol display means, When the second symbol combination is displayed on the line, the emphasis effect for controlling the first symbol combination is controlled.
In the game in which the second determination is derived, the effect control means displays the first symbol combination on one line of the plurality of lines, and the second symbol combination on another line. A means for controlling an emphasis effect that emphasizes the first symbol combination when displayed,
Further, the production control means, when a special display in which the first symbol combination is displayed on one line among a plurality of lines not defined as a winning line of the symbol display means, It is a means that does not control the production that emphasizes one symbol combination,
The special display is a display that may be displayed after a bonus grant is determined by the game progress control means.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1,
The game progress control means is a means for deriving a third decision and a case for deriving a fourth decision in an internal lottery of a game in which the specified number of game media are used,
The third decision is a decision in which at least a fourth role is elected internally,
If there is the third decision after the decision to grant a privilege by the game progress control means, it may be the first special display of the special display,
If the fourth determination is made after the game progress control means has decided to give a privilege, the special display may become the second special display.
The first special display is a display for displaying the first symbol combination on a line different from the second special display.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 2,
The fourth decision is a decision not to win any role internally.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1,
The first symbol combination is a combination of the same symbols,
The second symbol combination is a combination of different symbols,
The third symbol combination is a combination of different symbols,
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1,
The first combination is a combination corresponding to the provision of a second game medium as a prize bonus in the game with the prescribed number of three,
The third role is a role corresponding to the grant of more than two game media as a prize bonus in the game where the prescribed number is three,
The second combination is a combination corresponding to the provision of one game medium as a prize bonus in the game with the specified number of three.
A game stand characterized by that. The game table according to claim 5,
The first value is set as the maximum number of game media that can be awarded as a prize,
The first value is a value smaller than the number obtained by adding two to the number of game media given as the prize for the second role in the game in which the prescribed number is three.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1,
The first role is a role that corresponds to the grant of one game medium as a prize in the game with the specified number of three,
The third role is a role corresponding to the provision of more than one number of game media as a prize bonus in the game in which the prescribed number is three,
The second combination is a combination corresponding to the provision of one game medium as a prize bonus in the game with the specified number of three.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 7,
The first value is set as the maximum number of game media that can be awarded as a prize,
The first value is a value smaller than the number obtained by adding one to the number of game media to be given as the prize bonus for the second role in the game in which the prescribed number is three.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1-8,
The symbol display means includes a plurality of reels for displaying symbols,
The directing means is a backlight disposed on the back of the reel,
The emphasis effect is an effect in which the illumination pattern of the symbols constituting the first symbol combination by the backlight is different from the illumination pattern for illuminating other symbols.
A game stand characterized by that.