JP2017136287A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a player to clearly understand a notification content about the number of charged tokens.SOLUTION: In a game machine provided with a game token charge lamp 129, a recommended charge number lamp 142, and a performance image display device 157, (1) the game token charge lamp 129 displays the number of charged game media when charge of the game media is accepted, (2) the recommended charge number lamp 142 starts displaying a first number to be a recommended number from a game start possible timing in a recommended number display game and continues to display of the first number until operation of a start lever 135 is accepted even when charge operation of the game media is performed, and (3) the performance image display device 157 displays suggestion to the effect that the number of charged game media is a recommended number when charge of the first number of game media is accepted in the recommended number display game and, when the charge of the second number of game media is accepted, displays suggestion to the effect that the number of charged game media is not a recommended number.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

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

  Conventionally, for example, a slot machine is known as one of game machines. In this slot machine, when the reel is rotated by inserting a medal and operating the start lever, the role is determined internally by internal lottery, and the reel is stopped by operating the stop button. When a combination of symbols predetermined according to the internal determination is displayed, a combination is established. When a winning combination with payout of medals is established, a prescribed number of medals corresponding to the established winning combination are paid out.

  In such a slot machine, there is a game table for notifying the recommended number of medals when there are a plurality of options for the number of medals to be inserted in one game (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-115328 A

  However, the player has a tendency to sensuously advance the game without clearly grasping the number of medals he has inserted. In particular, regarding the number of medals inserted, the notification from the game console is rare and the notification period is short. There was a problem of not understanding.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game table that allows a player to clearly understand the contents of notification regarding the number of inserted medals.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes, as one aspect thereof, a game startable condition determining means for determining the establishment of a first condition that allows one game to start, and the game startable condition After determining that the first condition is satisfied by the determining means, if there is a game medium input, a game medium input means for receiving the game medium, and after receiving a game medium by the game medium input means, A start switch for accepting an operation of a game start instruction, a first display device for displaying the number of game media thrown into one game, and a second display for displaying a recommended number of game media thrown into one game A game machine comprising a display device and a third display device, wherein the game medium input means is a first number of game media or a second number of games less than the first number. Means capable of receiving media And the first display device is a means for displaying the number of inserted game media when the game media input means accepts the input of the game media, and the second display device is the recommended In the recommended number display game that is a game in which the condition for displaying the second number as a number is satisfied, when the first condition is determined to be satisfied by the game start possible condition determination means, the second number The display of the second number is continued until the operation to the start switch is accepted, and the third display device is configured to display the recommended number display game by the game medium input means in the game. In the case of accepting the insertion of the first number of game media, the recommended number display is performed while the non-recommended number input display, which is a display indicating that the number of inserted game media is not the recommended number, is performed. When accepting the insertion of the second number of game media by the game medium insertion unit in technique, said a means that is not a non-recommended number turned display, characterized in that.

  According to another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the game start enabling condition determining means for determining whether or not the first condition enabling the start of one game is satisfied, and the game starting possible condition determining means When it is determined that the first condition has been established, if a game medium is inserted, a game medium input means for receiving the game medium, and after a game medium is received by the game medium input means, a game is started. A start switch that accepts an instruction operation, a first display device that displays the number of game media thrown into one game, a second display device that displays a recommended number of game media thrown into one game, And a third display device, wherein the game medium input means accepts a first number of game media or a second number of game media less than the first number. The first table The apparatus is a means for displaying the number of game media inserted when the game media input is accepted by the game media input means, and the second display device is configured to display the second number as the recommended number. In the recommended number display game that is a game in which the condition for displaying is satisfied, if the first condition is determined to be satisfied by the game start possible condition determination means, the display of the second number is started, The third display device is a means for continuing the display of the second number until an operation on the start switch is accepted, and the third display device is configured to use the second number of game media by the game medium input means in the recommended number display game. In the case of accepting the input, the recommended number input display that indicates that the number of inserted game media is the recommended number is displayed, while the game medium in the recommended number display game is displayed. If the dosing means accepts the insertion of the first number of game media are means not the recommended number turned display, characterized in that.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to make the player clearly understand the contents of notification regarding the number of medals inserted.

It is a perspective view showing the appearance of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a circuit block diagram of a control unit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a planar arrangement of symbols arranged on each reel of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing types of winning combinations (including actuating combinations), symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and the number of awarded winning combinations, according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a game state transition diagram of the main control unit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the position and structure of the making lamp group of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 10 is a timing chart showing a flow of an insertion number notification effect when a player executes a three-stake game in a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is the figure which showed the lighting mode of each LED lamp of the making lamp group 190 of FIG. It is a timing chart showing the flow of the insertion number notification effect when the player executes a single betting game in the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a timing chart showing the flow of an insertion number notification effect and a recommended insertion number notification effect when a player starts a betting game in the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. A timing chart showing the flow of an insertion number notification effect and a recommended insertion number notification effect when a player starts betting after three bets in a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is. It is a timing chart which shows the execution period of the recommendation insertion number alerting | reporting effect of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. In the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, when performing a demonstration production | presentation and when an error generate | occur | produces, it is a timing chart which shows the execution period of the recommendation insertion number alerting | reporting presentation effect. FIG. 14 is a timing chart showing in more detail the execution period of the recommended insertion number notification effect shown in FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a main control unit main process flow of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of main control unit timer interrupt processing of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 12 is a flowchart showing a flow of a first sub control unit main process, a first sub control unit command reception interrupt process, and a first sub control unit timer interrupt process of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. The second sub control unit main process, the second sub control unit command reception interrupt process, the second sub control unit timer interrupt process, and the second sub control unit image control process of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention It is a flowchart which shows a flow. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the presentation control process of step S3005 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the effect setting process at the time of medal insertion of step S4001 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the recommendation insertion number alerting | reporting effect setting process of step S4002 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the special role winning effect setting process of step S4003 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the demonstration effect setting process of step S4004 of FIG. It is a figure which shows the modification of the position of the making lamp group of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the modification of the position and magnitude | size of the making lamp group of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the modified example effect aspect of the recommendation insertion number alerting | reporting effect of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the modification of the recommendation insertion number alerting | reporting effect of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the modification of the recommendation insertion number alerting | reporting effect of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  The slot machine according to the present embodiment starts rotating when a predetermined number of game media are inserted and a plurality of reels each having a plurality of types of symbols receive a predetermined rotation start instruction operation. Based on the reception of the rotation start instruction operation, whether or not the internal winning of a plurality of types of roles is determined by lottery, each of the plurality of reels individually stops rotation by receiving a predetermined rotation stop instruction operation, If the condition determined by the combination based on the result of the lottery and the combination of symbols when the reels are stopped matches a predetermined payout condition, the game medium is paid out and the game is ended. It is a game machine that advances a series of games that are terminated without being paid out.

<Overall configuration>
First, the overall configuration of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side).

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

  In this 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 attaching the belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member. When viewed from the player, three symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Specifically, the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 110 is the upper symbol of the left reel, the symbol displayed on the middle of the left reel 110 is the middle symbol of the left reel, and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the left reel 110 is the left reel. The lower symbol, the symbol displayed in the upper part of the middle reel 111 is the middle reel upper symbol, the symbol displayed in the middle part of the left reel 110 is the middle reel middle symbol, and the symbol displayed in the lower part of the middle reel 111 is the middle reel lower symbol. The symbol displayed on the upper stage of the right reel 112 is the upper symbol of the right reel, the symbol displayed on the middle of the right reel 112 is the middle symbol of the right reel, and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the right reel 112 is the lower symbol of the right reel. The symbols of the reels 110 to 112 are displayed on the reels 110 to 112 through the symbol display window 113 in the vertical direction, a total of nine symbols. Then, by rotating the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 110 to 112 functions as a display device that displays a plurality of combinations of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display device. In this embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 100. However, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

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

  The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp indicating the winning line 114 that is valid. The winning line is a line for determining whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination to be described later is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, one winning line 114 is provided, which is a middle winning line L1 composed of a left reel middle symbol, a middle reel middle symbol, and a right reel middle symbol. A valid pay line (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “valid line”) is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. In this embodiment, the number of medals that can be bet in one game is one or three, that is, the prescribed number of one game is one or three. In the slot machine 100, when the number of inserted medals is one or three, the pay line L1 becomes valid and the game can be started by operating the start lever 135. The number of winning lines is not limited to one line. For example, a lower right winning line L2 composed of a left reel upper symbol, a middle reel middle symbol, and a right reel lower symbol, a left reel lower symbol, a middle reel middle symbol, and a right reel upper prize line L3 composed of a right reel upper symbol. Separately provided, three lines may be effective pay lines, or the number of pay lines corresponding to the number of bets may be set as effective pay lines.

  For example, the notification lamp 123 indicates that a specific winning combination (specifically, special roles 1, 2, and 3) is won internally in an internal lottery described later, or is in a special gaming state described later. It is a lamp to inform the person. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The replay lamp 122 indicates that the current game can be replayed when a replaying role (details will be described later), which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game, can be replayed (no medal insertion is required). This is a lamp that informs the player. The reel panel lamp 128 is an effect lamp.

  The medal insertion buttons (also referred to as bet buttons) 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 100. In the present embodiment, each time the bet button 130 is pressed, one sheet is inserted. When the bet button 131 is pressed, two sheets are inserted. When the bet button 132 is pressed, three sheets are inserted. ing. Hereinafter, the bet button 132 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. The game medal insertion lamp 129 is turned on according to the number of inserted medals, and when a specified number of medals have been inserted, the game start lamp 121 notifies that the game can be started. Lights up.

  The recommended insertion number lamp 142 is a lamp that informs the player of the number of recommended medals to be inserted. The recommended insertion number lamp 142 is used when a recommended insertion number notification effect described later is executed, and is configured to light a lamp corresponding to the recommended number of medals.

  The medal slot 141 is an slot for a player to insert a medal when starting a game. In other words, the medal can be inserted electronically by the bet buttons 130 to 132, or an actual medal can be inserted from the medal insertion slot 141. The insertion means to include both.

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

  The start lever 135 is a lever type switch for starting the rotation of the reels 110 to 112. That is, when the desired medal number is inserted into the medal insertion slot 141 or when the bet buttons 130 to 132 are operated and the start lever 135 is operated, the reels 110 to 112 start to rotate. The operation on the start lever 135 is referred to as a game start operation. In this embodiment, this game start operation timing is defined as “one game start timing”. Further, the timing at which medals can be inserted (the timing at which the game medal insertion enabling lamp 124 is lit) is defined as “a timing at which one game can be started”.

  In the period from the start of reel rotation of the previous game to the start of reel rotation of the current game, a timer (so-called 4.1 second wait) is set to regulate the minimum execution time of one game. If the start lever 135 is operated when the minimum execution time has not elapsed since the start, the reels 110 to 112 do not immediately start rotating, and the reels 110 to 112 do not rotate when the minimum execution time has elapsed. Start spinning.

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139 including a left stop button 137, a middle stop button 138, and a right stop button 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by the operation of the start lever 135, and are associated with the reels 110 to 112. In this embodiment, 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 is operated. As a result, the right reel 112 can be stopped.

  Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Also, the reel that is the target of the first stop operation is referred to as the first stop reel, the reel that is the target of the second stop operation is the second stop reel, and the reel that is the target of the third stop operation is the third stop reel. Further, the operation sequence of the stop operation with the first stop reel as the left reel 110 is called “forward press operation sequence” or simply “forward press”, and the operation sequence of the stop operation with the first stop reel as the right reel 112 is “ This is called “reverse pressing operation sequence” or simply “reverse pressing”. In the present embodiment, a light emitter is provided inside each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, 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 181 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right portions of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for exciting games. An effect device 160 is disposed above the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided above the effect device 160. The effect device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 including two right shutters 163a and a left shutter 163b that can be opened and closed in a horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 157 (effect image) disposed on the back side of the shutter 163. And a display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 appears on the front side (player side) of the slot machine 100 when the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened horizontally outward in front of the liquid crystal display device 157. It has become. In the present embodiment, the speaker and effect image display device 157 are used when a recommended input number notification effect described later is executed.

  It should be noted that the display device is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, and any display device capable of displaying various effect images and various game information may be used. , A reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decorative object (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen may be hidden by the decorative object, so that the display screen looks irregular. In the present embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may be a curved surface.

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

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

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used in the internal lottery of a winning combination, and reel symbols. ROM 306 storing an array, RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time, frequency, etc., WDT (Watchdog timer) 314 is mounted. Note that other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined cycle output from the crystal oscillator 314b 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 314b is set to 8 MHz, the frequency division value of the counter timer 312 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 306 is set to 47, the interrupt reference time is 256 × 47 ÷ 8 MHz. = 1.504 ms.

  The main control unit 300 includes a random number generation circuit 316 that is used as a hardware random number counter that fluctuates a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535, and a start signal output circuit that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When the activation signal is input from the activation signal output circuit 332, the CPU 304 starts game control (starts main processing main processing described later).

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

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

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

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

  The index sensor of the left reel 110, the index sensor of the middle reel 111, and the index sensor of the right reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions on the mounting bases of the respective reels 110 to 112, and a light shielding piece provided on the reel frame passes therethrough. Each time you do it, it goes to L level. Rotational position information indicating how much the reel is rotating from the reference position from once to the L level is calculated based on the value obtained by counting the clock signals output from the crystal oscillator 315b. Is done. When the CPU 304 detects the L level signal, the CPU 304 determines that the reel has made one rotation and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero.

  The main control unit 300 is provided in a drive circuit 322 for driving a stepping motor provided on the reels 110 to 112, a drive circuit 324 for driving a solenoid provided in a medal selector 700 for selecting inserted medals, and a medal payout device 180. Drive circuit 326 for driving the motor, various lamps 338 (a winning line display lamp 120, a notification lamp 123, a game medal insertion possible lamp 124, a re-playing lamp 122, a game start lamp 121, a stored number display 125, a game information display 126 , A payout number display device 127) is provided.

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

  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.

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

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

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

  Further, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 422, and various kinds of lamps 420 (upper lamp 146, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel 162 lamp, game medals, etc.) are connected to the drive circuit 422 via an input / output interface. A possible insertion lamp 124, a game medal insertion lamp 129, a recommended insertion number lamp 142, a bet button lamp, a reel backlight, a stop button 137 to 139 lamp, and the like are connected.

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

<Second sub-control unit>
Next, the second sub control unit 500 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The second sub-control unit 500 receives a control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface, and includes a basic circuit 502 that 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 for measuring time, frequency, and the like. Timer 512 is mounted. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock. The ROM 506 stores a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub-control unit 500, data for image display, and the like.

  The CPU 504 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 506 to the counter timer 512 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 512 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 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 506 based on a signal from the CPU 504, generates a display image using the work area of the VRAM 536, and displays the image on the effect image display device 157.

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

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

<Type of winning prize>
Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows the types of winning combinations (including actuating combinations), symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and the number of each winning combination awarded (number of medals paid out).

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

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

  Special combination 1, special combination 2 and special combination 3 are combinations (operating combinations) that shift to a special gaming state by winning. However, medals will not be paid out for winning this role. The corresponding symbol combinations are as follows: special role 1 is “Seven 1-Seven 1—Seven 1 (BB1)”, special role 2 is “Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2 (BB2)”, and special role 3 is “BAR-BAR”. -BAR (RB) ".

  When the special combination 1, special combination 2 or special combination 3 is won internally, the special combination internal winning flag corresponding to the internal winning combination is set to ON (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). ) When this flag is set to ON, the main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special combination internal winning state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT1). This flag is kept on until winning the internal winning combination, and it becomes easy to win the internal winning combination in subsequent games. In other words, even if a game in which a special role 1, special role 2 or special role 3 is won internally, even if the special role is not won, the special combination will be in the state where the special role is won internally, and the symbol combination corresponding to the special role (For example, if special winning 1 is won internally, the symbol combination of “Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1 (BB1)”, if special winning 2 is won internally, “Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2 (BB2)” The symbol combination “” and the symbol combination “BAR-BAR-BAR (RB)” when the special combination 3 is won internally will be in a state where it is easy to win. This special combination internal winning state (RT1) will be described later.

  The main control unit 300 changes the gaming state to the special gaming state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT2) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1, special combination 2 or special combination 3. Transition.

  The re-gamer is a winning player (operating player) who can play a game without inserting a medal (game medium) in the next game by winning, and no medal is paid out. The symbol combination corresponding to the replaying role (replay) is “replay-replay-replay”.

  A small role (small role 1 to small role 3) (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “small role 1”, “small role 2”, and “small role 3”) is a prize in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out. Corresponding symbol combinations are as follows: Small part 1 is “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon (Watermelon)”, Small part 2 is “Cherry-ANY-ANY (Cherry)”, Small part 3 is “Bell-Bell-Bell ( Bell) ”. The corresponding payout number is as shown in FIG. In the case of “cherry-ANY-ANY”, the symbol of the left reel 110 may be “cherry”, and the symbol of the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112 may be any symbol.

  Here, an outline of the internal winning probability of the winning combination will be outlined.

  For the internal winning probability of each combination, the numerical data corresponding to the range of the lottery data associated with each combination is represented by the numerical data in the range of random values acquired in the internal lottery described later (in this embodiment, 65536). It is calculated by dividing by. The lottery data is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each combination and lose is associated with each numerical range. In a winning combination internal lottery process to be described later, it is determined whether the random value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery is a value corresponding to the lottery data corresponding to any of the combinations, and the internal winning combination is determined. Actually, in this lottery data, settings 1 to 6 are prepared in which the winning probabilities of at least one combination are different, and a clerk of the game shop can arbitrarily select and set any set value. .

  In this embodiment, as described above, the prescribed number of medals in one game is one or three, and either a one-stake game or a three-stake game can be executed. The lottery data is set to be more advantageous in the case of the three betting game than in the case of one betting game three times. In other words, generally, the player can advance the game more advantageously when he / she wagers three cards, so the recommended number is three.

  However, if the special combination (special combination 1, 2, 3) is won internally, the reel stop control that stops the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination selected internally on the active line will be a one bet game and three bets. Since there is no difference in the game and the same reel stop control data is used, the player can reduce the number of medals to be used when performing a single betting game than when performing a three betting game, The game can proceed advantageously. However, there is a possibility that the game may be disadvantageously advanced for a player who does not know this and plays only three betting games. Therefore, in the present embodiment, after the special winning combination is won internally and the player is informed that the special winning combination is won internally, a recommended insertion number notification effect for recommending a single bet game is executed (details). Will be described later). That is, in the game that executes the recommended insertion notification effect, the recommended number is one.

<Type of gaming state>
Next, the type and transition of the gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described. FIG. 5 is a game state transition diagram of the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100.

  The main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 is roughly divided into a normal gaming state (RT0), a special role internal winning state (RT1), and a special gaming state (RT2). In the present embodiment, these four gaming states are referred to as RT gaming states.

<Normal gaming state (RT0)>
The content of the normal gaming state (RT0) is not particularly limited, but for example, the result of the internal lottery is largely lost, and the total number of medals that can be obtained during the game when the player has played the game for a predetermined period is A gaming state that is less than the total number of medals inserted.

  The normal gaming state (RT0) is started when the special gaming state (RT2) is completed in addition to the initial state. In the normal gaming state (RT0), if any of the special roles 1, 2, or 3 is won internally, the special role internal winning state (RT1) is entered.

<Special role internal winning state (RT1)>
The special combination internal winning state (RT1) refers to a gaming state in which a symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning special combination can be displayed on the active line.

  This special combination internal winning state (RT1) is started when the special combination 1, 2, or 3 is internally won in the normal gaming state (RT0). Moreover, when the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1, 2, or 3 won in the inside is displayed on the active line, the process ends, and the state shifts to the special game state (RT2).

<Special gaming state (RT2)>
The special game state (RT2) is a game state that is most advantageous to the player among all the game states.

  The special game state (RT2) is started when a symbol combination corresponding to the special combination won internally in the special combination internal winning state (RT1) is displayed on the active line. The special gaming state (RT2) is ended when a predetermined number of medals are paid out during the game, and the normal gaming state (RT0) is entered.

<Introduction number notification effect, recommended input notification effect>
Next, an insertion number notification effect and a recommended insertion number notification effect related to medal insertion will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The inserted number notification effect is an effect of notifying the number of medals inserted by the player, and is executed every game using the game medals input lamp 129 and the speakers 272 and 277. For example, when the player depresses the medal insertion button 132 or inserts three medals from the medal insertion slot 141 (hereinafter, both operations are collectively referred to as “three-card insertion operation”), the game lamp 129 is displayed. The lamps corresponding to three sheets (three lamps shown in FIG. 6A) are turned on, and the speakers 272 and 277 output a medal insertion sound indicating that three sheets are inserted. Further, when the player presses the medal insertion button 130 or inserts one medal from the medal insertion slot 141 (hereinafter, both operations are collectively referred to as “one-sheet insertion operation”), the game lamp 129 is displayed. A lamp corresponding to one sheet (one lamp shown in FIG. 6A) is turned on, and the speakers 272 and 277 output a medal insertion sound indicating that one sheet is inserted.

  In the present embodiment, regarding the medal insertion from the medal insertion slot 141, the number of medals inserted is determined based on the number of medals inserted within a predetermined time. For example, when three medals are inserted within a predetermined time, it is determined that the number of inserted medals is three.

  On the other hand, the recommended insertion number notifying effect is an effect for notifying the recommended number of medals to be inserted, and a predetermined condition is established by using the recommended insertion number lamp 142, the effect image display device 157, and the speakers 272 and 277. It is executed in the game. In this embodiment, as described above, when a special role is won internally, the game until winning a special role after that is won for the special role because the one-bet game is more advantageous to the player. In addition, a recommended insertion number notification effect that recommends betting of one piece from a game in which an effect of notifying an internal winning to a special role (hereinafter also referred to as a final effect) to winning a special role that has been internally won is awarded. It is supposed to run. In other words, a game in which a predetermined condition is satisfied (hereinafter referred to as a recommended input number notification effect execution period) refers to a game in which a special role is internally won and a game in which a final effect is won to a game that wins an internal winning special role. Say.

  In the present embodiment, when a special role is won internally, either a special role single effect of a single game effect or a continuous special character continuous effect of a plurality of games is executed. In the case of executing the special role single-shot effect, the final effect is executed in the game in which the special role is won internally, and in the case of executing the special role continuous effect, the final effect is executed in the last game of the plurality of games. Run to inform the special role that you have won internally.

  In the present embodiment, when other conditions are satisfied (for example, when an internal winning is performed independently for a predetermined role that may be internally won in duplicate with the special role, etc.) A continuous effect of the same effect mode (same except that the fixed effect is not executed) is also executed. When executing this continuous effect, as a matter of course, the confirmed effect is not executed, and thereafter, the recommended input number notification effect is not executed. Games won't be advantageous). In the following, for the sake of convenience, a continuous performance (special role continuous performance) that is executed by winning the special role internally is called “true continuous effect”, and a continuous performance that is executed when the special role is not internally won is “false”. It is also called “continuous production”.

  In other words, when a player performs a betting game when a continuous effect is executed, if the final effect is not executed after that (when the special role is not elected internally), the player is awarded a special role. This means that a single betting game has been executed without any effect (a single betting game is more disadvantageous than a three betting game). Therefore, by making it possible to execute a continuous effect even when other conditions are satisfied, even when a continuous effect is being executed by a player, it is possible to trigger a three-wager game. That is, the player does not necessarily execute the single betting game just because the continuous effect is executed, but executes the single betting game based on the recommended insertion number notification effect.

  In the following, for the sake of convenience, among the recommended input number notification effects, the effect executed using the recommended input number lamp 142 is “recommended input number notification effect 1”, and the effect executed using the effect image display device 157. Are referred to as “recommended input number notification effect 2” and the effects executed using the speakers 272 and 277 are referred to as “recommended input number notification effect 3”. More specifically, the “recommended input number notification effect 1” is continued with the same effect content, but the “recommended input number notification effect 2” and the “recommended input number notification effect 3” are effect contents according to the input operation. Of the “recommended input number notification effect 2”, the effect that starts executing at the timing at which the game can be started is “recommended input number notification effect 2-1,” and the effect that starts executing at the timing of the input operation is “ It is referred to as “recommended number-of-inserts notification effect 2-2”. Furthermore, among the “recommended insertion number notification effect 2-2”, an effect to be executed when a recommended insertion operation (specifically, one sheet insertion operation) is performed in the first insertion operation is displayed as “recommended insertion number notification effect 2-2”. After the “effect 2-2A”, a non-recommended throwing operation (specifically, a three-card throwing operation), a presentation that is executed after the “recommended throwing number notification effect 2-2B” and the non-recommended throwing operation The effect that is executed when the recommended input operation is performed is referred to as “recommended input number notification effect 2-2C”. Similarly, among the “recommended input number notification effect 3”, the “recommended input number notification effect 3-A” executed when a recommended input operation is performed, and the effect executed when a non-recommended input operation is performed Is referred to as “recommended number-of-inserts notification effect 3-B”.

  FIG. 6A is a front view of the slot machine 100 showing the installation positions of the game medal insertion lamp 129 and the recommended insertion number lamp 142 in detail. As shown in FIG. 6A, the game medal insertion lamp 129 and the recommended insertion number lamp 142 are arranged adjacent to the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132 in the lower left of the symbol display window 113. Therefore, the player can insert medals while simultaneously comparing the number of medals actually inserted and the recommended number of medals. In the present embodiment, the game medal insertion lamp 129 and the recommended insertion number lamp 142 arranged adjacent to each other are collectively referred to as an insertion lamp group 190. Since the player sees the effect displayed on the effect image display device 157 after starting the game, the player looks at the stop mode of the reels 110 to 112, confirms the end of one game, and inserts a medal for the next game. The player's line of sight moves in the order of the effect image display device 157, the symbol display window 113, and the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132. Therefore, the throwing lamp group 190 naturally enters the field of view during the movement of the player's line of sight, so that the player can easily check the lighting mode of the throwing lamp group 190.

  FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating the substrate configuration of the input lamp group 190. The insertion lamp group 190 of this embodiment, that is, the game medal insertion lamp 129 and the recommended insertion number lamp 142 are installed on the same lamp substrate bp01 connected to the first sub-control unit 400. Specifically, the game medal insertion lamp 129 is composed of an LED lamp LED 3 indicating the insertion of one LED, an LED 2 of the LED lamp indicating the insertion of one piece, and an LED 3 of the LED lamp indicating the insertion of one piece. The recommended number-of-insertions lamp 142 includes an LED 4 indicating LED recommendation, LED 4 indicating LED recommendation, LED 5 indicating LED recommendation, and LED 6 indicating LED recommendation.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the game medal insertion lamp 129 and the recommended insertion number lamp 142, as well as many other lamps 420 (upper lamp 146, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel 162 lamp, game medal insertion possible lamp 124). , Bet button lamps, reel backlights, stop buttons 137 to 139 lamps, etc.) are controlled by the first sub-control unit 400, so that there is an advantage that it is easy to manage lamp data for production.

  Note that the game start lamp 121, the notification lamp 123, and the like are installed on the lamp board bp02 connected to the main control unit 300. Thus, in this embodiment, since the lamp substrate bp01 and the lamp substrate bp02 are separate substrates, the main control unit 300 cannot control the lamp substrate bp01, and the sub control unit 400 cannot control the lamp substrate bp02. I made it.

  Next, using FIG. 7 to FIG. 9, the insertion number notification effect in a game that does not execute the recommended insertion number notification effect (hereinafter also referred to as “normal game with three recommended numbers” or simply “normal game”). The flow will be described. FIG. 7 is a timing chart showing the flow of the number-of-insertions notification effect when the player executes a three-stake betting game, and FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the lighting state of each LED lamp of the input lamp group 190 of FIG. FIG. 9 is a timing chart showing the flow of the inserted number notification effect when the player executes a single betting game. In FIG. 7, FIG. 9, and FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 described later, the black color of the input lamp group 190 indicates that the lamp is not lit (not lit), and the white color indicates that the lamp is lit.

  First, with reference to FIG. 7, a description will be given of a case where a player executes a three-game betting game in a normal game where the recommended number is three.

  In a normal game, when it is time to start one game (at time t1), the main control unit 300 displays a specified number command indicating a specified number of one game (specifically, 1 and 3 in this embodiment). A prescribed number command including a numerical value) is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. The first sub-control unit 400 that has received the prescribed number command keeps the game medal insertion lamp 129 off at this time t1, and also displays the background image on the effect image display device 157. . FIG. 8A shows a lighting state of each LED lamp of the closing lamp group 190 at time t1, and shows that all the LED lamps of the closing lamp group 190 are turned off.

  Next, when the player performs an operation for inserting three cards (time t2), the main control unit 300 displays a medal insertion command indicating a medal insertion (specifically, a medal including a numerical value indicating 3 which is the number of medal insertions). Input command) to the first sub-control unit 400. As a result, the first sub-control unit 400 executes the insertion number notification effect from the time t2 of the three-sheet insertion operation. Specifically, based on the medal insertion command, the first sub-control unit 400 turns on the lamp corresponding to the number of insertions 3 among the game medal insertion lamps 129 and indicates the number of insertions 3 from the speakers 272 and 277. Outputs the input sound. FIG. 8B shows a lighting mode of each LED lamp of the closing lamp group 190 at the time t2, and shows that only LED1 of the closing lamp group 190 is lit.

  Next, when the player operates the start lever 135 (time t3), the main control unit 300 starts the start lever operation command indicating the start lever operation (in this embodiment, since the start lever operation is the start timing of one game, A game start command) is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. As a result, the first sub-control unit 400 outputs a game start sound indicating the start of the game from the speakers 272 and 277 at the time t3 when the start lever is operated. Even if there is a start lever operation, the insertion number notification effect is continued, and the game medal insertion lamp 129 remains lit in the same manner. FIG. 8C shows the lighting state of each LED lamp of the closing lamp group 190 at time t3, and shows that only LED1 of the closing lamp group 190 is lit.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9, a case will be described in which a player executes a single betting game in a normal game in which the recommended number is three. In this case, since time t2 is the same as in FIG. 7, only time t2 and after will be described.

  When the player performs an operation for inserting one piece (time t2), the main control unit 300 issues a medal insertion command (specifically, a medal insertion command including a value indicating 1 as the number of inserted medals) to the first sub It transmits to the control part 400. As a result, the first sub-control unit 400 executes the insertion number notification effect from the time t2 of the single sheet insertion operation. Specifically, based on the medal insertion command, the first sub-control unit 400 turns on the lamp corresponding to the number of insertions 1 among the game medal insertion lamps 129 and indicates the number of insertions 1 from the speakers 272 and 277. Outputs the input sound.

  Next, when the player operates the start lever 135 (time point t3), the main control unit 300 transmits a start lever operation command (game start command) to the first sub-control unit 400. As a result, the first sub-control unit 400 outputs a game start sound indicating the start of the game from the speakers 272 and 277 at the time t3 when the start lever is operated. Even if there is a start lever operation, the insertion number notification effect is continued, and the game medal insertion lamp 129 remains lit in the same manner.

  7 and 9, the case where the number of medals inserted by the player is not changed has been described, but the game is started after changing the number of medals initially inserted by performing at least two insertion operations. The same applies to the case. That is, the insertion number notification effect is only executed based on the number of medals changed based on the new insertion operation. For example, in FIG. 7, when an operation for inserting one piece is performed after time t 2, the lamp corresponding to the number of insertions 1 among the game medal insertion lamps 129 is turned on, and one medal is inserted from the speakers 272 and 277. A medal insertion sound is output.

  Next, using FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the insertion number notification effect in a game that executes the recommended insertion number notification effect (hereinafter also referred to as “notification game with one recommended number” or simply “notification game”). The flow of the recommended input number notification effect will be described. FIG. 10 is a timing chart showing the flow of the insertion number notification effect and the recommended insertion number notification effect when the player starts a betting game, and FIG. 11 shows the betting after three bets by the player. It is a timing chart which shows the flow of the insertion number alerting | reporting effect and the recommended throwing number alerting | reporting effect when it changes to and starts a game.

  First, the case where the player bets one piece and starts the game in the notification game with the recommended number of one will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the notification game, when it is time to start one game (at time t1), the main control unit 300 displays a specified number command indicating the specified number of one game (specifically, 1 and 3 in this embodiment). A prescribed number command including a numerical value) is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. As a result, the first sub-control unit 400 executes the recommended insertion number notification effect from time t1 when the game can be started. Specifically, the first sub-control unit 400 executes the recommended insertion number notification effect 1 for turning on the lamp corresponding to the insertion number 1 of the recommended insertion number lamp 142 based on the reception of the prescribed number command, and A recommended insertion number notification effect 2-1 for displaying a word suggesting the recommended number 1 on the image display device 157 (for example, a word such as “Please insert one”) is executed. Note that the game medal insertion lamp 129 remains off.

  Next, when the player performs an operation for inserting one piece according to the notification content of the recommended insertion number notification effect (at time t2), the main control unit 300 displays a medal insertion command (specifically, insertion of a medal). A medal insertion command including a numerical value indicating 1 as a number) is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. As a result, the first sub-control unit 400 executes the insertion number notification effect from the time t2 of the single sheet insertion operation. Specifically, based on the medal insertion command, the first sub-control unit 400 turns on the lamp corresponding to the number of insertions 1 among the game medal insertion lamps 129 and indicates the number of insertions 1 from the speakers 272 and 277. Outputs the input sound.

  Moreover, the 1st sub-control part 400 continues the recommendation insertion number alerting | reporting effect 1 started from the time t1 with the same alerting | reporting aspect at the time t2. That is, the lamp corresponding to the input number 1 among the recommended input number lamps 142 remains lit. Thus, the recommended insertion number notification effect 1 is continued in the same notification mode without being affected by the player's input operation. On the other hand, the recommended insertion number notification effect 2-1 started from the time point t1 suggests that the actual insertion number was the recommended number from the time point t2 because the actually inserted medal number was the recommended number. The wording (for example, a wording such as “It is a lever operation” that recommends the next game operation) is changed to the recommended insertion number notification effect 2-2A displayed on the effect image display device 157. As a result, the player can grasp that his / her own input operation was the recommended input operation from the coincidence of both input numbers of the input lamp group 190 and the wording of the recommended input number notification effect 2-2A.

  Next, when the player operates the start lever 135 (time t3), the main control unit 300 transmits a start lever operation command (game start command) indicating the start lever operation to the first sub control unit 400. As a result, the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the start lever operation command ends the recommended insertion number notification effect at the time t3 of the start lever operation. Specifically, in the recommended input number notification effect 1, all the recommended input number lamps 142 are turned off, and in the recommended input number notification effect 2-2A, the actual input that was displayed on the effect image display device 157 is displayed. A word suggesting that the number is the recommended number (for example, a word such as “Lever operation” recommending the next game operation) is deleted.

  Note that the first sub-control unit 400 continues the insertion number notification effect even when the start lever is operated, and the game medal insertion lamp 129 remains lit in the same manner. Further, the first sub-control unit 400 outputs a game start sound indicating the start of the game from the speakers 272 and 277 at the time t3 when the start lever is operated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11, a description will be given of a case where, in a notification game with a recommended number of one, a player bets three and then changes to one bet and starts a game.

  In the notification game, when it is time to start one game (at time t1), the main control unit 300 displays a specified number command indicating the specified number of one game (specifically, 1 and 3 in this embodiment). A prescribed number command including a numerical value) is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. As a result, the first sub-control unit 400 executes the recommended insertion number notification effect from time t1 when the game can be started. Specifically, the first sub-control unit 400 executes the recommended insertion number notification effect 1 for turning on the lamp corresponding to the insertion number 1 of the recommended insertion number lamp 142 based on the reception of the prescribed number command, and A recommended insertion number notification effect 2-1 for displaying a word suggesting the recommended number 1 on the image display device 157 (for example, a word such as “Please insert one”) is executed. Note that the game medal insertion lamp 129 remains off.

  Next, when the player performs the operation of inserting three cards (time t2A) without following the notification contents of the recommended insertion number notification effect, the main control unit 300 displays a medal insertion command (specifically, a medal) Is sent to the first sub-control unit 400. As a result, the first sub-control unit 400 executes the insertion number notification effect from the time t2A of the three-sheet insertion operation. Specifically, based on the medal insertion command, the first sub-control unit 400 turns on the lamp corresponding to the number of insertions 3 among the game medal insertion lamps 129 and indicates the number of insertions 3 from the speakers 272 and 277. Outputs the input sound.

  Moreover, the 1st sub-control part 400 continues the recommendation insertion number alerting | reporting effect 1 started from the time t1 with the same alerting | reporting aspect in the time t2A. That is, the lamp corresponding to the input number 1 among the recommended input number lamps 142 remains lit. On the other hand, the recommended insertion number notification effect 2-1 started from the time point t1 suggests that the actual insertion number was not the recommended number from the time point t2A because the actually inserted number of medals was a non-recommended number. Is changed to a recommended insertion number notification effect 2-2B for displaying on the effect image display device 157. As a result, the player grasps from the mismatch between the number of inputs of the input lamp group 190 and the wording of the recommended input number notification effect 2-2B that his input operation is a recommended non-recommended input operation. be able to. Further, the first sub-control unit 400 executes the recommended insertion number notification effect 3-B at the time point t2A. Specifically, in the recommended input number notification effect 3-B, a non-recommended sound (for example, a sound such as “Boobu”) indicating that the actual input number is not the recommended number is output from the speakers 272 and 277. . Since the medal insertion sound and the non-recommended sound output at time t2A are different sounds, the player can distinguish both sounds.

  Next, in response to the notification content of the recommended insertion number notification effect at time point t2A, when the player performs a single-sheet insertion operation (time point t2B), the main control unit 300 displays a medal insertion command (specifically, a medal insertion command). (Including a numerical value indicating 1 which is the number of medals inserted) to the first sub-control unit 400. As a result, the first sub-control unit 400 changes the contents of the insertion number notification effect from the time t2B of the single sheet insertion operation. Specifically, based on the medal insertion command, the first sub-control unit 400 turns on the lamp corresponding to the number of insertions 1 among the game medal insertion lamps 129, and the number of insertions 1 from the speakers 272, 277 is one. A medal insertion sound is output.

  Moreover, the 1st sub-control part 400 continues the recommendation insertion number alerting | reporting effect 1 started from the time t1 with the same alerting | reporting aspect in the time t2B. That is, the lamp corresponding to the input number 1 among the recommended input number lamps 142 remains lit. Thus, the recommended insertion number notification effect 1 is continued in the same notification mode without being affected by the player's input operation (recommended input operation, non-recommended input operation). On the other hand, the recommended insertion number notification effect 2-2B changed at time t2A indicates that the number of medals actually inserted is the recommended number, so that the number of medals actually inserted from time t2B was the recommended number. Is changed to a recommended insertion number notification effect 2-2C for displaying on the effect image display device 157 (for example, a word such as “Yes!”). As a result, the player can recognize that the current input operation is the recommended input operation from the coincidence of both input numbers of the input lamp group 190 and the notification content of the recommended input number notification effect 2-2C. Furthermore, the first sub-control unit 400 executes the recommended insertion number notification effect 3-A at time t2B. Specifically, in the recommended insertion number notification effect 3-A, a recommended sound (for example, a sound such as “ping-pong”) indicating that the actual number of insertions is the recommended number is output from the speakers 272 and 277. Since the medal insertion sound and the non-recommended sound output at time t2B are different sounds, the player can distinguish both sounds.

  As described above, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, even if the recommended insertion operation is performed, the “recommended number-of-notification notification effect 2-2A” and “recommended” executed on the effect image display device 157 are performed. The notification mode of the “number-of-inserts notification effect 2-2C” is made different. This tells the player exactly that the current throwing operation was a recommended throwing operation (single-throwing operation), but the previous throwing operation was a non-recommended throwing operation (three-throwing operation). This is to call attention to subsequent games.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, when the first input operation is the recommended input operation, the recommended input number notification effect 3 is executed at the time t2 of the input operation. If the first input operation is a non-recommended input operation, the recommended input number notification effect 3 is executed at each of the input operations at times t2A and t2B, and is not recommended. Sound or recommended sound is output. This is because the production frequency is not excessive. That is, only when the first input operation is a non-recommended input operation, the recommended output number notification effect 3 of sound output is executed in order to alert the player.

  Of course, separately from this, even when the first input operation is the recommended input operation (time t2 in FIG. 10), the recommended input number notification effect 3 may be executed. In this case, however, the recommended sound of the recommended insertion number notification effect 3 (time t2 in FIG. 10) executed when the first input operation is the recommended input operation and the second input operation are recommended. It is assumed that the sound is different from the recommended sound of the recommended insertion number notification effect 3 (time t2B in FIG. 11) that is executed in the case of the input operation.

  Next, when the player operates the start lever 135 (time t3), the main control unit 300 transmits a start lever operation command (game start command) indicating the start lever operation to the first sub control unit 400. As a result, the first sub-control unit 400 ends the recommended insertion number notification effect at time t3 when the start lever is operated. Specifically, in the recommended input number notification effect 1, all the recommended input number lamps 142 are turned off, and in the recommended input number notification effect 2-C, the actual input that was displayed on the effect image display device 157 is displayed. Words suggesting that the number is the recommended number (for example, words such as “Yes!” Recommending the next operation) are deleted.

  Note that the first sub-control unit 400 continues the insertion number notification effect even when the start lever is operated, and the game medal insertion lamp 129 remains lit in the same manner. Further, the first sub-control unit 400 outputs a game start sound indicating the start of the game from the speakers 272 and 277 at the time t3 when the start lever is operated.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the recommended insertion number notification effect is executed using a plurality of effect devices, that is, the recommended insertion number notification effect 1 using the recommended insertion number lamp 142 is the same without depending on the input operation. The recommended input number notification effect 2 using the effect image display device 157 and the recommended input number notification effect 3 using the speakers 272 and 277 are used for the input operation. Accordingly, the notification content is changed and the recommended input operation is prompted, so that the player can clearly understand the content of the recommended input operation.

<Performance period of recommended input number notification effect>
Next, the execution period of the recommended insertion number notification effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12A is a timing chart showing the execution period of the recommended number notification effect in the case where a special role is won internally and a special role single-shot effect is executed, and FIG. 12B is an internal win for the special role. It is a timing chart showing the execution period of the recommended insertion number notification effect in the case of executing the special role continuous effect.

  As shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the recommended insertion number notification effect is executed from the time point t1 that is the start timing of the game to the operation time point t3 of the start lever 135 that is the start timing of the game in one game. The Accordingly, in the case where the internal winning is performed for the special role in the N game, the special role single effect and the final effect are executed in the N game, and the special winning in the internal winning in the N + 3 game is won, FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, the recommended insertion number notification effect is executed at each of the time points t1 to t3 of the N game, the N + 1 game, and the N + 2 game. In addition, the special combination is won internally in the N game, the special combination continuous production is executed in the N game, the final production is executed in the N + 2 game (which is a continuous production over three games), and the N + 5 game When winning an internal winning special combination, as shown in FIG. 12 (b), the recommended input number notification effect is executed at each time point t1 to time point t3 of the N + 2 game, the N + 3 game, and the N + 4 game. . As described above, from time t1 to time t3, even if the number of medals inserted is changed, the recommended insertion number notification effect is executed until time t3.

  As described above, in this embodiment, since the special winning combination is won internally and the execution of the recommended number notification effect is started after the confirmed effect is executed, the contents of the effect of the single effect and the continuous effect that are executed before that are wasted. (If the recommended number notification effect is executed before executing the final effect, the player will know that the special role has been won internally. Unlimited continuous production).

  Although not shown in FIG. 12, when the re-game player is won internally in the execution period of the recommended insertion number notification effect, the recommended insertion number notification effect is not executed as an exception. This is because the player does not need to perform the insertion operation, and it is not necessary to execute the recommended insertion number notification effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the special role continuous production is finished, the execution of the recommended insertion number notification effect is started immediately. However, after the specified number of games (for example, three games) has elapsed, the execution of the recommended insertion number notification effect is started. Also good. Since only a player who knows that a single bet game is advantageous can play a single bet game for a prescribed number of games, this player may be given a sense of superiority. In addition, even when the special role continuous production is being performed, the recommended insertion number notification production may be executed exceptionally. For example, when a stop mode of the reels 110 to 112 that suggests that the special winning combination such as a reach eye is won internally, a recommended insertion number notification effect may be executed.

<Overlap between recommended number of announcements and other events>
Next, the operation of the recommended insertion number notification effect when another event occurs during the execution of the recommended insertion number notification effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14.

  FIG. 13A is a time chart in the case where the demonstration effect is started by the player leaving the seat while the recommended insertion number notification effect is being executed. The demonstration effect is started when a predetermined time TL (for example, 30 seconds) elapses from the game start timing, and is ended by the player's input operation.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (a), when the demonstration effect is started during the execution of the recommended input number notification effect, in the present embodiment, the recommended input number notification effect is continuously executed as it is. Specifically, the recommended insertion number notification effect that has started to be executed from time t1, which is the timing at which the game of the (N + 1) th game can be started, will be executed even after the demonstration effect has been started at time tX when a predetermined time TL has elapsed from time t1. After time tX, the operation is continuously executed until time t3 of the next start lever operation. This is because when a player who has left the seat returns to his / her seat, the player is prompted to perform a recommended one-throw operation.

  In the demonstration effect, since the demonstration display is performed using the entire screen of the effect image display device 157, the recommended insertion number notification effect 2 using the effect image display device 157 is not executed. That is, the recommended insertion number notification effect 1 shown in FIG. 13A means the recommended insertion number notification effect 1 using the recommended insertion number lamp 142.

  FIG. 13B is a time chart in the case where an error occurs during execution of the recommended insertion number notification effect, and then the error is restored. Note that the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment is designed to execute a demonstration effect when returning from an error.

  As shown in FIG. 13B, when an error occurs during the execution of the recommended insertion number notification effect, the recommended insertion number notification effect is interrupted. This is because error handling should be given priority over the player's input operation. Specifically, the recommended number-of-notifications effect production started from time t1, which is the timing at which the game of the (N + 1) th game can be started, subsequently causes an error at time tY and starts error display. Is interrupted.

  Next, when the error is dealt with and returned from the error, in the case of the present embodiment, since the slot machine 100 starts to execute the demonstration production from the time of error recovery, the slot machine 100 was interrupted at the execution start timing of the demonstration production. The recommended number-of-inserts notification effect is resumed. Specifically, the execution of the demonstration effect and the recommended input number notification effect is started from the time tX when the error of the (N + 1) th game is returned. Note that the recommended insertion number notification effect shown in FIG. 13B is the same as in FIG. 13A, and the recommended insertion number notification effect 1 using the recommended insertion number lamp 142 and the recommendation using the speakers 272 and 277 are recommended. This means the number-of-insertions notification effect 3.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the timing chart of FIG. 13B in more detail in association with commands.

  At the time point t1 of the (N + 1) th game, the first sub-control unit 400 receives the specified number command, and thus starts to execute the recommended input number notification effect based on the reception of the specified number command. Next, at the time point tY of the (N + 1) th game, the first sub-control unit 400 receives the error detection command, and therefore interrupts the recommended insertion number notification effect that has been executed, triggered by the reception of the error detection command.

  Next, at the time point tX of the (N + 1) th game, the first sub-control unit 400 receives the error release command, and therefore, when the error release command is received, starts executing the interrupted recommended input number notification effect. To do. As described above, when the execution of the recommended input number notification effect which has been interrupted is started, unlike the time t1, it is not based on the reception of the specified number command. Since the first sub-control unit 400 knows that the recommended insertion number notification effect is interrupted, in such a state, the reception of the recommended input number notification effect is triggered by the reception of the error release command. I'm doing it.

<Operation of slot machine>
Hereinafter, processing of the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the second sub control unit 500 reflecting the above characteristics will be described with reference to the drawings.

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

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 332 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input resets by a reset interrupt and executes the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG. 15 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

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

  In step S102, a game start preparation process is executed. In the game start preparation process, an error check regarding medal overflow in the medal auxiliary storage case, setting of automatic trigger (SRB), updating of bonus signal, setting of prescribed number of medals, and internal winning for replay (replay) In this case, the medal insertion number set in the previous game is set as the medal insertion number, and if the replay (replay) is not won internally, the setting of the game idle timer for monitoring the non-game state time is set. Do. As a result, a game can be started (a medal can be inserted). Also, preparation is made for transmitting a prescribed number command indicating the prescribed number of medals to the first sub-control unit 400. In the case of this embodiment, the specified number command includes a numerical value indicating 1 and 3 (referred to as specified number information). The specified number command of this embodiment is also a command indicating that the game can be started.

  In step S103, medal insertion / start operation acceptance processing is executed. Here, it is checked whether or not a medal has been inserted, and the winning line display lamp 120 is turned on in response to the insertion of the medal. In addition, preparation is made for transmitting a medal insertion command indicating that a medal has been inserted to the first sub-control unit 400. The medal insertion command includes information on the number of medal insertions (referred to as insertion number information). Note that when a re-win is won in the previous game, a process of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed, so that it is not necessary for the player to insert medals. Also, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated. If it is determined that the start operation has been performed, the number of inserted medals is determined and the start lever 135 is operated with respect to the first sub-control unit 400. Prepare to send a start lever acceptance command indicating that. In this embodiment, since the operation of the start lever 135 indicates the start of the game, the start lever reception command is also a game start command.

  In step S104, the number of inserted medals is determined, and an effective winning line is determined.

  In step S105, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 316 is acquired.

  In step S106, a winning combination internal lottery process is performed. In the winning combination internal lottery process, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current gaming state, and the internal lottery is performed using this and the random value acquired in step S105. Preparation for transmitting an internal lottery command indicating the result to the first sub-control unit 400 is performed. As a result of the internal lottery, when any winning combination (including an operating combination) is won internally, the flag of the winning combination is turned on.

  In step S107, a reel stop data candidate selection process for selecting a reel stop control data candidate based on the internal lottery result of the winning combination internal lottery process is performed.

  In step S108, a reel rotation start process is executed to start rotation of all the reels 110 to 112. In step S108, preparation is made to transmit a reel rotation start command indicating that the reels 110 to 112 have started to rotate to the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S109, a reel stop control process is performed. In the reel stop control process, the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be received. When any one of the stop buttons is pressed, the reel selected in step S107 is stopped to stop the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button. With reference to the stop table of the stop control data, any of the reels 110 to 112 is stopped according to the number of frames drawn in the stop table. When all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S110.

  In this step S109, for each stop operation, preparation is made to send a stop button reception command relating to the stop buttons 137 to 139 that have been operated to stop to the first sub-control unit 400. Preparation for transmitting a reel stop command related to the reel stop position to the first sub-control unit 400 is performed.

  In step S110, display determination (winning determination) is performed. Here, when a symbol combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line 114, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For example, if “watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol” is aligned on the activated winning line, it is determined that the small role 1 (watermelon) symbol is won. Moreover, in this step S110, preparation for transmitting a display determination command indicating the result of the display determination to the first sub-control unit 400 is made.

  In step S111, a medal payout process is performed. In the medal payout process, if a winning combination with a payout has been won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out according to the number of winning lines.

  In step S112, a game state control process is performed in which control for shifting the game state is performed. For example, in the case of winning a special role, preparation is made so that the special gaming state (RT2) can be started from the next time. In step S112, preparation is made for transmitting a gaming state command indicating the gaming state. For example, when the gaming state is the special gaming state (RT2), preparation is made to transmit a gaming state command indicating the special gaming state (RT2).

  Thus, one game is completed. Thereafter, the game proceeds by returning to step S102 and repeating the above-described processing.

  The various commands prepared in the above steps are transmitted in a command setting transmission process (step S1006 in FIG. 16) of the main control unit timer interrupt process described later.

  In the present embodiment, the operation on the start lever 135 is a game start operation. Therefore, it can be understood that when the start lever 135 is operated, the game is started. Since the reels 110 to 112 start to rotate when the start lever 135 is operated, the player has a strong impression that the game has started. However, in the actual game process, when the game process of the previous game is performed, the game start preparation process (step S102) for starting the next game is performed. Therefore, it can be understood that the next game starts by executing this process. . That is, the game start time may be the execution time of the game start preparation process.

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

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 1.5 ms), and the main control unit timer is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. Interrupt processing is started at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S1001, timer interrupt start processing is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

  In step S1002, the count value of WDT 314 exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment), and WDT 314 is periodically updated (so as not to detect a processing abnormality) so that a WDT interrupt does not occur. In the embodiment, the restart is performed once in about 1.5 ms which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S1003, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port status update process, the detection signals of the sensor circuits 320 of the various sensors 318 are input via the input ports of the I / O 310 to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signals, and each of the various sensors 318 is partitioned in the RAM 308. Store in the provided signal state storage area.

  In step S1004, various game processes are executed, and processes according to the interrupt status are executed. Specifically, an interrupt status is acquired (various interrupt statuses are acquired based on signals from various sensors 318), and processing according to this status is performed. For example, if the interrupt status is in the medal insertion process, the medal insertion acceptance process is performed. If the interrupt status is in the payout process, the medal payout process is performed.

  In step S1005, timer update processing is performed. More specifically, various timers are updated for each time unit.

  In step S1006, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands prepared for transmission are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. The first sub-control unit 400 can determine the effect control according to the change in the game control in the main control unit 300 according to the command type included in the received command, and information on the command data included in the command Based on the above, it becomes possible to determine the contents of the effect control.

  In step S1007, external signal setting processing is performed. In the external signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 652 that is separate from the slot machine 100 via the information output circuit 334.

  In step S1008, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, first, the signal states of the various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area in step S1003 are read, and the presence / absence of errors relating to medal insertion abnormality and medal payout abnormality is monitored. (Not shown) Error processing is executed. Further, according to the current gaming state, the medal selector 170 (medal blocker in which the solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates), various lamps 338, and various 7-segment (SEG) indicators are set.

  In step S1009, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. If the low voltage signal is on (when the power supply is detected to be shut off), the process proceeds to step S1011. If the low voltage signal is off (when the power supply is not shut off), the process proceeds to step S1010.

  In step S1010, various processes for ending the timer interrupt end process are performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S1001 is set in each original register. Thereafter, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S1011, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. After that, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

<Processing of first sub-control unit>
Next, processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5A 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. 10C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, the main process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S3001. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed.

  In step S3002, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S3003.

  In step S3003, 0 is substituted for the timer variable.

  In step S3004, command processing is performed. In the command processing, the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 determines whether a command is received from the main control unit 300.

  In step S3005, effect control processing (described later in detail) is performed. For example, if there is a new command in step S3004, processing corresponding to this command is performed. This process includes, for example, performing a process such as reading effect data from the ROM 406 and performing an effect data update process when the effect data needs to be updated.

  In step S3006, sound control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S3005. For example, if there is a command to the sound source IC 418 in the effect data read in step S3005, this command is output to the sound source IC 418.

  In step S3007, lamp control processing is performed based on the processing result in step S3005. For example, if there is a command to the various lamps 420 in the effect data read out in step S3005, this command is output to the drive circuit 422.

  In step S3008, an information output process for performing setting to transmit a command to the second sub-control unit 500 is performed based on the processing result of step S3005. For example, if there is a command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read out in step S3005, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S3002. As a result, the set control command is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S3101 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408 as an unprocessed command.

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

  In step S3201, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S3002 in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. 17A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Accordingly, in step S3002, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S3202, an effect random number update process is performed.

<Processing of second sub-control unit>
Next, processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 18B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 18C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 18D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S5001 in FIG. 18A, various initial settings are performed. When power is turned on, initialization processing is first executed in step S5001. In this initialization process, input / output port initialization, storage area initialization in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step S5002, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S5003.

  In step S5003, 0 is substituted for the timer variable.

  In step S5004, command processing is performed. In the command processing, the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command is received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S5005, effect control processing is performed. Specifically, if there is a new command in step S5004, processing corresponding to this command is performed. For example, a process of reading effect data for performing image control relating to the background image and effect data relating to the shutter effect from the ROM 506 is executed. In addition, it includes a process of reading other effect data from the ROM 506 and performing an effect data update process when the effect data needs to be updated.

  In step S5006, shutter control processing is performed based on the processing result in step S5005. For example, if there is a shutter control command in the effect data read in step S5005, shutter control corresponding to this command is performed.

  In step S5007, image control processing (described later in detail) is performed based on the processing result in step S5005. For example, if there is an image control command in the effect data read in step S5005, image control corresponding to this command is performed. For example, image control relating to a display image (notification image, background image) is executed. When this image control process ends, the process returns to step S5002.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects the strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S5101 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output by the first sub control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

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

  In step S5201, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S5002 in the second sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 18A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Accordingly, in step S5002, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S5202, an effect random number update process is performed.

  Next, the image control process in step S5007 in the main process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

  In step S5301, 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 534 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504.

  In step S5302, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal is input from the VDP 534. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S5303. If not, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it.

  In step S5303, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 536 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 536 in step S421, the CPU 504 has information on the image data constituting the display image (coordinate axes and image sizes of the VRAM 536). , VRAM coordinates (placement coordinates), transparency, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 534. The VDP 534 performs parameter setting in accordance with the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step S5304, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 504 instructs the VDP 534 to start drawing an image. The VDP 534 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 504.

  In step S5305, it is determined whether a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 534 based on the end of image drawing has been input. If a generation end interrupt signal has been input, the process proceeds to step S5306; Wait for input.

  In step S5306, a scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 508 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

<Production control processing>
Next, the effect control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the effect control process in step S3005 of FIG.

  In step S4001, an effect setting process at the time of medal insertion (details will be described later) for setting an effect at the time of medal insertion.

  In step S4002, a recommended insertion number notification effect setting process (details will be described later) related to the setting of the recommended insertion number notification effect is performed.

  In step S4003, special role winning effect setting processing (details will be described later) related to the setting of special role winning effect is performed.

  In step S4004, a demonstration effect setting process (details will be described later) regarding the setting of the demonstration effect is performed.

  In step S4005, other effect control processing is performed. For example, a fake continuous production setting is performed.

<Direction setting process when a medal is inserted>
Next, the effect setting process at the time of medal insertion will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the effect setting process at the time of inserting a medal in step S4001 of FIG.

  In step S4101, it is determined based on the medal insertion command whether there is insertion number information, that is, whether an insertion operation has been performed. If there is insertion number information, the process proceeds to step S4102, and if not, the effect setting process at the time of medal insertion ends.

  In step S4102, it is determined whether or not a recommended insertion number notification effect is being executed. If the recommended insertion number notification effect is being executed, the process proceeds to step S4103, and if not, the process proceeds to step S4109.

  In step S4103, it is determined whether the medal insertion number is 3 based on the insertion number information. If the medal insertion number is 3, the process proceeds to step S4104. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S4106.

  In step S4104, when the recommended insertion number notification effect is being executed, three medals that are not the recommended number have been inserted. Therefore, the recommended insertion number notification effect 2-2B and the recommended insertion number notification effect 3-B are set. To do. As a result, by executing the sound control process (step S3006 in FIG. 17) and the image control process (step S5007 in FIG. 18), the recommended input number notification effect 2-2B using the speakers 272 and 277 and the effect image display device 157 is performed. The recommended input number notification effect 3-B is executed, and a word (specifically, “No!”) Suggesting that the actual input number is a non-recommended number is displayed on the effect image display device 157. A non-recommended sound (specifically, “Booboo”) is output from the speakers 272 and 277 (see time t2A in FIG. 11).

  In step S4105, a non-recommended operation execution flag indicating that three medals that are not the recommended number have been inserted is set to ON. After the process of step S4105, the process proceeds to step S4109.

  In step S4106, it is determined whether a non-recommended operation execution flag is on. If the non-recommended operation execution flag is on, the process proceeds to step S4107, and if not, the process proceeds to step S4108.

  In step S4107, during execution of the recommended insertion number notification effect, since one medal insertion which is the recommended number was performed after three medals that were not the recommended number were inserted, the recommended insertion number notification effect 2-2C, The recommended number-of-inserts notification effect 3-A is set. As a result, by executing the sound control process (step S3006 in FIG. 17) and the image control process (step S5007 in FIG. 18), the recommended input number notification effect 2-2C using the speakers 272 and 277 and the effect image display device 157 is performed. The recommended input number notification effect 3-A is executed, and a word (specifically “Yes!”) Suggesting that the actual input number is the recommended number is displayed on the effect image display device 157 and recommended. Sound (specifically, “ping-pong”) is output from the speakers 272 and 277 (see time t2B in FIG. 11). After the process of step S4107, the process proceeds to step S4109.

  In step S4108, since the recommended number of medals has been inserted without performing the non-recommended insertion operation when the recommended insertion number notification effect is being executed, the recommended insertion number notification effect 2-2A is performed. Set. As a result, by executing the image control process (step S5007 in FIG. 18), the recommended input number notification effect 2-2A using the effect image display device 157 is executed, suggesting that the actual input number was the recommended number. Is displayed on the effect image display device 157 (see time t2 in FIG. 10).

  In step S4109, since the player has inserted a medal, the number-of-insertion notification effect is set. As a result, through the execution of the sound control process (step S3006 in FIG. 17) and the lamp control process (step S3007 in FIG. 17), the insertion number notification effect using the speakers 272 and 277 and the game medal insertion lamp 129 is executed. The medal insertion sound corresponding to the inserted number is output, and the game medal inserting lamp 129 corresponding to the inserted number is turned on (see time point t2 in FIG. 10, time points t2A and t2B in FIG. 11).

<Recommended number-of-inserts notification effect setting process>
Next, the recommended insertion number notification effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of recommended insertion number notification effect setting processing in step S4002 of FIG.

  In step S4201, it is determined whether or not a special combination continuous effect is being executed. If the special combination continuous performance is being executed, the process proceeds to step S4202, and if not, the process proceeds to step S4205.

  In step S4202, the effect update of the special role continuous effect is performed. For example, when it is determined that it is the execution timing of the effect finalized effect in the special role continuation, the finalized effect is set.

  In step S4203, it is determined whether or not the confirmed effect has been executed as a result of the effect update of the special role continuous effect. If the confirmed effect has been executed, the process proceeds to step S4204. If not, the recommended throw-in number notification effect setting process ends.

  In step S4204, since the execution of the confirmed effect is completed in the special role continuous effect, the recommended insertion number notification flag is set to ON. The recommended insertion number notification flag is a flag indicating whether or not the execution condition for the recommended insertion number notification effect is satisfied, and when the execution condition for the recommended insertion number notification effect is satisfied (specifically, an internal winning for the special role) And when the finalized effect is finished).

  On the other hand, in step S4205, it is determined whether or not the special role single-shot effect is being executed. If the special role single effect is being executed, the process proceeds to step S4206. If not, the process proceeds to step S4209.

  In step S4206, the special effect single effect production is updated. For example, if it is determined that it is the execution timing of the confirmed effect in the special role single-shot effect, the confirmed effect is set.

  In step S4207, it is determined whether or not the confirmed effect has been executed as a result of the effect update of the special role single effect. If the confirmed effect has been executed, the process proceeds to step S4208, and if not, the recommended insertion number notification effect setting process ends.

  In step S4208, since the finalized effect has been completed in the special role single-shot effect, the recommended insertion number notification flag is set to ON.

  In step S4209, based on the specified number command, it is determined whether there is specified number information, that is, whether or not a game can be started. If there is the prescribed number information, the process proceeds to step S4210, and if not, the process proceeds to step S4212.

  In step S4210, it is determined whether or not the recommended input number notification flag is set to ON. If the recommended insertion number notification flag is set to ON, the process proceeds to step S4211, and if not, the recommended insertion number notification effect setting process ends.

  In step S4211, since the execution condition of the recommended insertion number notification effect is established and the game is ready to start at the execution start timing of the recommended insertion number notification effect, the recommended insertion number notification effect is set. Specifically, the recommended insertion number notification effect 1 and the recommended insertion number notification effect 2-1 are set. As a result, by executing the lamp control process (step S3007 in FIG. 17) and the image control process (step S5007 in FIG. 18), the recommended input number notification effect 1 and the effect image display device 157 using the recommended input number lamp 142 are displayed. The recommended insertion number notification effect 2-1 used is executed, the lamp corresponding to the insertion number 1 of the recommended insertion number lamp 142 is turned on, and a word suggesting the recommended number 1 (for example, “Please insert one sheet”). Are displayed on the effect image display device 157 (see time t1 in FIGS. 10 and 11).

  In step S4212, it is determined whether or not the game is started based on the start lever operation command (game start command). If the game has started, the process proceeds to step S4213, and if not, the process proceeds to step S4215.

  In step S4213, it is determined whether or not a recommended insertion number notification effect is being executed. If the recommended insertion number notification effect is being executed, the process proceeds to step S4214. If not, the recommended insertion number notification effect setting process is terminated.

  In step S4214, since the start lever operation was performed while the recommended insertion number notification effect was being executed, a setting is made to end the recommended insertion number notification effect being executed. As a result, the recommended input number notification effect that is being executed (specifically, the recommended input number notification effect 1 using the recommended input number lamp 142, the recommended input number notification effect 2-2A, 2B using the effect image display device 157, 2C) ends.

  In step S4215, it is determined whether or not a special combination is won. If the special combination is won, the process proceeds to step S4216. If not, the recommended insertion number notification effect setting process ends.

  In step S4216, it is determined whether or not the recommended insertion number notification flag is set to ON. If the recommended insertion number notification flag is set to ON, the process proceeds to step S4217. If not, the recommended insertion number notification effect setting process ends.

  In step S4217, the special combination is won during the execution of the recommended insertion number notification effect, and the execution period of the recommended insertion number notification effect ends, so the recommended insertion number notification flag is set to OFF. As a result, even if the game can be started, the recommended insertion number notification effect is not executed (see the N + 3 game in FIG. 12A and the N + 5 game in FIG. 12B).

<Special role winning production setting process>
Next, the special role winning effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the special role winning effect setting process in step S4003 of FIG.

  In step S4301, it is determined whether the special combination is won internally based on the internal lottery command. If the special combination is won internally, the process proceeds to step S4302, and if not, the special combination winning effect setting process is terminated.

  In step S4302, an effect lottery when the special combination is won internally is performed, and an effect when the special combination is won internally is determined.

  In step S4303, it is determined whether or not the effect determined in step S4302 is a continuous effect. If the effect when the special combination is won internally is a continuous effect, the process proceeds to step S4304. If not, that is, if the effect when the special combination is won internally is a single effect, the process proceeds to step S4305. .

  In step S4304, special effect continuous production is set. As a result, by executing the sound control process (step S3006 in FIG. 17), the lamp control process (step S3007 in FIG. 17), and the image control process (step S5007 in FIG. 18), various lamps 420, speakers 272 and 277, effect images A special role continuous effect using the display device 157 is executed (see FIG. 12B).

  In step S4305, the special role single-shot effect is set. As a result, by executing the sound control process (step S3006 in FIG. 17), the lamp control process (step S3007 in FIG. 17), and the image control process (step S5007 in FIG. 18), various lamps 420, speakers 272 and 277, effect images A special role single-shot effect using the display device 157 is executed (see FIG. 12A).

<Demo effect setting process>
Next, the demonstration effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the demonstration effect setting process in step S4004 of FIG.

  In step S4401, it is determined whether it is a demonstration effect start timing. Whether or not it is the start timing of the demonstration effect is determined to determine whether or not there is no game operation and a predetermined time TL (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed after the game starts.

  In step S4402, as a result of the determination in step S4401, it is determined whether it is the start timing of the demonstration effect. If it is the start timing of the demonstration effect, the process proceeds to step S4403. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S4405.

  In step S4403, the currently executed normal effect is set to be interrupted, and in step S4404, the demo effect is set. As a result, by executing the sound control process (step S3006 in FIG. 17), the lamp control process (step S3007 in FIG. 17), and the image control process (step S5007 in FIG. 18), various lamps 420, speakers 272 and 277, effect images A demonstration effect using the display device 157 is executed (see FIG. 12A). Here, the normal effect means an effect other than the recommended insertion number notification effect in the present embodiment. That is, when the recommended input number notification effect is executed before the demonstration effect, the recommended input number notification effect is continuously executed even during the demonstration effect. However, the recommended insertion number notification effect 1 that is continuously executed is only the recommended insertion number notification effect 1 that is executed using the recommended insertion number lamp 142.

  In step S4405, it is determined whether a demonstration effect is being executed. If the demonstration effect is being executed, the process proceeds to step S4406. If not, the demonstration effect setting process is terminated.

  In step S4406, based on the medal insertion command, it is determined whether there is insertion number information, that is, whether an insertion operation has been performed. If there is input number information, the process proceeds to step S4407; otherwise, the demonstration effect setting process ends.

  In step S4407, since a medal has been inserted, a setting is made to end the running demonstration effect. As a result, the demonstration effect performed using the various lamps 420, the speakers 272 and 277, and the effect image display device 157 is completed.

  In step S4408, a setting is made to restore the normal effect that was interrupted by the demonstration effect. As a result, the normal performance is resumed.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, in a state where a single betting game is advantageous, a recommended insertion number notification effect that recommends a single bet is executed using a plurality of effect devices having different effect modes. It is possible to make the player clearly understand the contents of the notification regarding the number of inserted games. Specifically, the recommended insertion number notification effect 1 using the recommended insertion number lamp 142 continues the same notification contents without relying on the input operation and prompts the recommended input operation, while using the effect image display device 157. The recommended input number notification effect 2 and the recommended input number notification effect 3 using the speakers 272 and 277 change the notification contents according to the input operation and prompt the recommended input operation. The player can be clearly understood.

<Other variations>
In the above embodiment, each of the game medal insertion lamp 129 and the recommended insertion number lamp 142 constituting the insertion lamp group 190 notifies the number of insertions by lighting a lamp according to the number of medals out of the three lamps. A lamp having another configuration may be used. For example, as shown in FIG. 24A, each of the game medal insertion lamp 129A and the recommended insertion number lamp 142A may be configured by a 7-segment display and arranged above the medal insertion buttons 130-132. In this case, the number of insertions is notified by displaying numerical values with the game medal insertion lamp 129A and the recommended insertion number lamp 142A.

  In the above embodiment, the insertion lamp group 190 may be provided on an operation panel including the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132 and the medal insertion port 141. For example, as shown in FIG. 24B, a throwing lamp group 190 may be installed between the medal throwing buttons 130 to 132 and the medal throwing slot 141 on the operation panel. It is easy to recognize the insertion lamp group 190 during the medal insertion operation. In this case, it is preferable to install the recommended insertion number lamp 142B on the left side of the game medal insertion lamp 129B and install the recommended insertion number lamp 142B closer to the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132. This is because it is easy to notice the display of the recommended insertion number lamp 142B when operating the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132.

  In the above embodiment, the throwing lamp group 190 is disposed below the symbol display window 113, but may also be disposed above the symbol display window 113 and the effect image display device 157 as shown in FIG. Good. For a player who proceeds with the game without looking at the positions of the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132, the vertical movement of the line of sight is reduced, so that the game is easy to play.

  Further, in the insertion lamp group 190 of the above embodiment, the game medal insertion lamp 129 and the recommended insertion number lamp 142 have the same size, but as shown in FIG. 25B, the recommended insertion number lamp 142D is larger. The size may be larger than the size of the game medal insertion lamp 129D. The player is more likely to notice the recommended insertion number lamp 142D.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the recommended insertion number notification effect 1 was performed using the recommended insertion number lamp 142, as shown to Fig.26 (a), the recommended insertion number notification effect 1 is displayed on the effect image display apparatus 157. FIG. May be executed. That is, the effect of the input lamp group 190 may be realized by displaying an image on a part of the screen of the effect image display device 157. In this case, on the effect image display device 157, an input number notification effect image d13, a recommended input number notification effect image d12, and a recommended input number notification effect image d11 are displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 26B, on the effect image display device 157, the recommended input number notification effect 2 and the effect of notifying the symbol aimed by the player (referred to as the symbol notification effect) may be executed simultaneously. . In this case, on the effect image display device 157, the image d11 of the recommended insertion number notification effect 2 and the image d15 of the symbol notification effect are displayed. Thereby, it is possible to make the player recognize that it is easy to win a special combination.

  In the above embodiment, even if the demonstration effect is executed during the execution of the recommended input number notification effect, the recommended input number notification effect being executed is continued as it is. However, as shown in FIG. When the demonstration effect is executed while the number notification effect is being executed, the recommended input number notification effect being executed may be stopped. This is because the game stand that is executing the demonstration effect may be an empty stand, and in such a case, an advantageous privilege is not given to a new player who is seated next.

  In the above embodiment, the demonstration effect is executed while the recommended input number notification effect is being executed. However, as shown in FIG. 27B, the demonstration effect is not executed while the recommended input number notification effect is being executed. You may do it. In this case, the player who has left the seat can advance the game in the same manner as usual.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 28 (a), when the special role continuous effect is executed before the recommended insertion number notification effect is executed, the demonstration effect started during the execution of the recommended input number notification effect is performed. When finished, the special role continuous production may be executed again. It is highly likely that a long time has passed due to the demonstration performance intervening after the special role continuous performance ends, so the special role will be notified again by notifying the player of the contents of the special role continuous performance. The normal flow of continuous production, final production, and special role winning production is executed. In such a case, the number of games for the first and second special role continuous effects may be changed. For example, as shown in FIG. Select the number of games from 3, 4 or 5 by lottery, while the number of games for the second special role continuous production is to select the number of games from 1, 2 or 3 by lottery Good. This is because the player has watched the special role continuous production once, so the second time can satisfy the player's expectation even in the production of a shorter period than the first time.

  It should be noted that, in a game machine that can switch the screen on the effect image display device 157 from a normal effect screen to a menu screen (for example, a screen that allows various settings such as volume setting) by the player's operation, the menu screen is displayed. The recommended input number notification effect (specifically, the recommended input number notification effect 2) may not be executed during the display period. The menu screen is called various setting screens or selection operation screens. In other words, when the screen is switched from the normal effect screen to the menu screen by the player's operation during the execution of the recommended insertion number notification effect, the recommended insertion number notification effect is not executed. For the player who displayed the menu screen, the display of the menu screen should be prioritized over the recommended input number notification effect, so that various settings do not cause errors during the period of displaying the menu screen.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the 1st sub control part 400 controls execution of the recommendation throw number notification effect 1, the recommended throw number notification effect 3, and the throw number notification effect, and the second sub control part 500 notifies the recommended throw number notification effect. Although the execution of the production 2 is controlled, the control relationship between the sub-control unit and the production is not limited to this.

  For example, the first sub-control unit 400 controls the execution of the recommended insertion number notification effect 3, and the second sub-control unit 500 executes the recommended insertion number notification effect 1, the recommended insertion number notification effect 2, and the insertion number notification effect. You may make it control. When the timing is linked between visual effects, it may be easy to synchronize.

  Further, for example, when the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 are one sub-control unit, this one sub-control unit is recommended input number notification effect 1, recommended input number notification effect 2, recommended You may make it control execution of the insertion number notification effect 3 and the insertion number notification effect. When the timing is linked between all effects, it may be easy to synchronize.

  Further, for example, the main control unit 300 controls the execution of the recommended insertion number notification effect 1 and the insertion number notification effect, the first sub control unit 400 controls the execution of the recommended insertion number notification effect 3, and the second sub control. The unit 500 may control the execution of the recommended insertion number notification effect 2. Since the main control unit 300 controls the lamp, the first sub-control unit 400 performs the recommended input number notification effect 3, and the second sub-control unit 500 performs the recommended input number notification effect 2, the processing can be distributed. In some cases, it is possible to minimize the situation where the player is disadvantaged when an abnormality occurs.

  In the above embodiment, the recommended insertion number notification effect 1 is executed by the recommended insertion number lamp 142 and the insertion number notification effect is executed by the game medal insertion lamp 129. However, the recommended insertion number notification effect 1 and the insertion number notification effect are performed. It may be executed by one liquid crystal display device (a device different from the liquid crystal display device 157). In some cases, the number of display devices can be reduced, and display data can be shared. Further, the recommended insertion number notification effect 1 and the insertion number notification effect 1 may be executed by separate liquid crystal display devices. In some cases, it is possible to reduce the possibility of mistaken display.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the special combination (special combination 1, 2, 3) is won internally, that is, in the special combination internal winning state (RT1), the recommended insertion number notification effect is executed. In the gaming state, for example, in the normal gaming state (RT0), the recommended insertion number notification effect may be executed. As a specific example, in the normal game state (RT0), a winning combination (only as a combination A) when only three betting games are executed and an internal winning only when one betting game is executed. In the case that the combination is set so that the player can advance the game advantageously when the combination B is won internally after the combination A is won internally. In the normal gaming state (RT0), when the internal winning of the combination A is performed, the recommended insertion number notification effect is executed.

<Summary of Embodiment>
As described above, according to the gaming table (for example, the slot machine 100) of the above-described embodiment, it is determined whether the first condition that allows the start of one game is satisfied (for example, the timing when one game can be started). After determining that the first condition is satisfied by the game start possible condition determining means (for example, main control unit 300, game start preparation process S102) and the game start possible condition determining means, the game medium (for example, medal) ) Is inserted, the game medium input means (for example, medal insertion buttons 130 to 132, the medal insertion port 141, the main control unit 300, the medal insertion / start operation reception process S103) and the game medium input After a game medium is received by the means, a start switch (for example, a start lever 135) that receives an operation of an instruction to start one game, A first display device (for example, a game medal insertion lamp 129, a first sub-control unit 400) that displays the number of game media inserted into the game, and a second display that displays the recommended number of game media that are inserted into one game. Display devices (for example, recommended number-of-insertions lamp 142, first sub-control unit 400) and third display devices (for example, effect image display device 157, first sub-control unit 400, second sub-control unit 500) , Wherein the game medium input means has a first number (for example, three) of game media, or a second number (for example, one) less than the first number. The first display device is a means for displaying the number of inserted game media when the game media input is accepted by the game media input means. The second display device is the recommended number. A recommended number display game that is a game for which the condition for displaying the second number is satisfied (for example, a game from an internal winning of a special role to a special role winning after finishing a final effect. Execution period of a recommended input number notification effect) ), When it is determined that the first condition is satisfied by the game start possible condition determining means, the second number is displayed until the second number is displayed and an operation on the start switch is accepted. (For example, the display mode of the recommended number-of-insertions lamp 142 from the time point t1 to the time point t3 in FIGS. 10 and 11), and the third display device uses the game in the recommended number display game. In the case where the insertion of the first number of game media is accepted by the media input means, a non-recommended number input display that indicates that the number of input game media is not the recommended number is displayed (example) For example, the display mode of the effect image display device 157 at the time point t2A in FIG. 11) On the other hand, in the recommended number display game, when the input of the second number of game media is accepted by the game media input means, the deprecation The first basic configuration is a means that does not display the number input (for example, the display mode of the effect image display device 157 at time t2 in FIG. 10).

  According to this first basic configuration, it is possible to make the player clearly understand the notification content regarding the number of medals inserted. That is, (1) the recommended number is displayed on the second display device from the timing when the game can be started, regardless of the content of the input operation, and (2) the non-recommended game is displayed on the third display device. When the insertion of a medium is accepted, a non-recommended number input display indicating that the number is not recommended is displayed, so that the player can clearly grasp that a non-recommended number of game media has been input.

  In addition, according to the gaming table (for example, the slot machine 100) of the above-described embodiment, a game start enabling condition for determining the establishment of the first condition (for example, the start timing of one game) that allows the start of one game. After determining that the first condition is satisfied by the determination means (for example, the main control unit 300, the game start preparation process S102) and the game start possible condition determination means, the game medium (for example, medal) is inserted. If there is a game medium input means for receiving the game medium (for example, medal insertion buttons 130 to 132, medal insertion port 141, main control unit 300, medal insertion / start operation reception processing S103), and the game medium input means is used to play a game medium. After receiving a start switch (for example, a start lever 135) that receives an operation of an instruction to start one game, A first display device (for example, a game medal insertion lamp 129) that displays the number of game media and a second display device (for example, a recommended insertion number lamp 142 for displaying the recommended number of game media to be inserted into one game). ) And a third display device (for example, an effect image display device 157), wherein the game medium input means is a first number (for example, three) of game media, or There is means capable of receiving a second number (for example, one) of game media smaller than the first number, and the first display device accepts input of game media by the game media input means. If it is, it is means for displaying the number of inserted game media, and the second display device displays a recommended number display game that is a game that satisfies the condition for displaying the second number as the recommended number ( For example, if you win a special role inside, In the game from the end of the production until the special prize winning (execution period of the recommended input number notification production), when the first condition is judged to be established by the game start possible condition judging means, the second number The display of the second number is continued until the operation of the start switch is accepted (for example, the recommended input number lamp 142 from time t1 to time t3 in FIGS. 10 and 11). Display mode), when the third display device accepts input of the second number of game media by the game media input means in the recommended number display game, the number of input game media is the recommended number On the other hand, the recommended number input display, which is a display suggesting that the number is a number (for example, the display mode of the effect image display device 157 at the time point t2 in FIG. 10 and the time point t2B in FIG. 11). In the recommended number display game, when the input of the first number of game media is accepted by the game media input means, the recommended number input display is not performed (for example, the display of the effect image display device 157 at time t2A in FIG. 11). A mode) means is a second basic configuration.

  According to this second basic configuration, it is possible to make the player clearly understand the notification content regarding the number of medals inserted. That is, (1) the recommended number is displayed on the second display device regardless of the content of the input operation from the timing when the game can be started, and (2) the recommended number is displayed on the third display device. When the insertion of game media is accepted, a recommended number input display indicating that the number is recommended is displayed, so that the player can clearly grasp that the recommended number of game media has been input.

  Further, in the first and second basic configurations, a plurality of types of symbols are applied, a plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112) that are rotationally driven, and predetermined operations based on the operation of the start switch. The lottery means (for example, main control unit 300, winning combination internal lottery processing S106) for determining whether or not the internal winning of the plurality of types of winning combinations is determined by lottery, and the plurality of rotations started based on the operation of the start switch Stop control means (for example, main control unit 300, reel stop control data candidate selection process S107, reel rotation start process S108, reel stop control process S109) for performing stop control related to reel stop, and stop control by the stop control means Determining means (for example, main control unit 300, display determination processing S110) for determining the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed. In addition, the plurality of types of roles include special roles (for example, special roles 1, 2, and 3) that are advantageous to the player, and the third display device uses the lottery means to internally win the special roles. Is determined, the special combination winning display indicating that the special combination has been won internally (for example, a definite effect), and the recommended number display game is performed by the third display device. Each game from when it is displayed until it is determined that the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination is stopped and displayed by the determining means (for example, N, N + 1, N + 2 games in FIG. 12A, FIG. 12) (B) N + 2, N + 3, N + 4 game) is preferable (preferred configuration 1).

  According to the preferable configuration 1, since the recommended number is continuously displayed over a plurality of games, there is an effect that the player can easily recognize that the recommended number display game is performed.

  In the preferred configuration 1, the game period determining means for determining a game period from when the special winning combination is determined by the lottery means until the third display device displays the special winning combination display. (For example, the first sub-control unit 400, special role winning effect setting processing S4002), and the third display device determines the game period determining means after the internal winning of the special role is determined by the lottery means. When the game period determined by elapses, the special combination winning display is performed, and the second display device is configured to display the special combination winning display after the third display unit ends the special combination winning display. When it is determined by the game start possible condition determining means that the first condition is satisfied, it is preferable that the second number display is started (preferred configuration 2).

  According to this preferable configuration 2, since the production from the determination of the internal winning of the special role to the special role winning display is not wasted, it is possible to display the recommended number display game after enhancing the interest of the player. You can rush.

  In the above preferred configurations 1 and 2, the plurality of types of combinations include a re-game (for example, a re-game) that can play a game without throwing in game media in the next game, In the second display device, in the recommended number display game, when the internal winning of the re-gamer is determined by the lottery means, the first condition is established by the game start possible condition determining means. Even if it is determined, it is preferable that the second number display is not started (preferred configuration 3).

  According to this preferred configuration 3, when a re-game is won, it is not necessary for the player to perform a throw-in operation in the next game, so that an effect relating to the recommended number is executed and the player is not confused.

  In the first and second basic configurations and the preferred configurations 1 to 3, the first display device and the second display device are each on the same substrate (for example, the lamp substrate bp01). The display position of the number of game media displayed on the first display device and the display position of the recommended number of game media displayed on the second display device are adjacent to each other. It is preferable (for example, FIG. 6A) (preferred configuration 4).

  According to this preferred configuration 4, the player can easily confirm the recommended number during the progress of the game operation.

  Further, in the first and second basic configurations and the preferred configurations 1 to 4, the third display device is configured so that a time during which a game is not executed is a predetermined time (for example, a predetermined time in FIG. 13A). When the time TL) is reached, the second display device is a means for performing a demo display, and in the recommended number display game, even if the third display device is performing a demo display, It is preferable that the second number is displayed (for example, N + 1 game in FIG. 13A) (preferable configuration 5).

  According to this preferred configuration 5, even when the player leaves the seat and returns, the recommended number of game media to be inserted can be notified to the player.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made to the embodiments of the present invention without departing from the gist of the present invention. Such modifications and changes can be made, and those accompanying such modifications and changes are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. For example, the above-described embodiments and modifications may be combined as appropriate. Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the invention only list the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done.

100 Slot machine 110, 111, 112 Reel 113 Symbol display window 114 Winning line 129 Game medal insertion lamp 130, 131, 132 Medal insertion button 135 Start lever 137, 138, 139 Stop button 141 Medal insertion slot 142 Recommended insertion number lamp 157 Production Image display device 190 Input lamp group 272, 277 Speaker 300 Main control unit 400 First sub control unit 500 Second sub control unit

Claims (7)

A game start possible condition judging means for judging the establishment of the first condition that allows one game to be started;
Game medium input means for receiving the game medium when the game medium is input after the game start enabling condition determination means determines that the first condition is satisfied;
A start switch for accepting an operation of an instruction to start one game after the game medium is received by the game medium input means;
A first display device for displaying the number of game media put in one game;
A second display device for displaying a recommended number of game media to be put into one game;
A third display device;
A game machine equipped with
The game medium input means is a means capable of accepting a first number of game media or a second number of game media smaller than the first number;
The first display device is means for displaying the number of inserted game media when the game media input means accepts input of game media;
In the recommended number display game in which the condition for displaying the second number as the recommended number is satisfied, the second display device is configured such that the first condition is satisfied by the game start possible condition determining unit. If determined, the second number display is started, and the second number display is continued until an operation on the start switch is accepted.
When the third display device accepts input of the first number of game media by the game media input means in the recommended number display game, it indicates that the number of input game media is not the recommended number. In the recommended number display game, when the insertion of the second number of game media is accepted by the game media input means in the recommended number display game, the non-recommended number input display is not performed. Means,
A game stand characterized by that. A game start possible condition judging means for judging the establishment of the first condition that allows one game to be started;
Game medium input means for receiving the game medium when the game medium is input after the game start enabling condition determination means determines that the first condition is satisfied;
A start switch for accepting an operation of an instruction to start one game after the game medium is received by the game medium input means;
A first display device for displaying the number of game media put in one game;
A second display device for displaying a recommended number of game media to be put into one game;
A third display device;
A game machine equipped with
The game medium input means is a means capable of accepting a first number of game media or a second number of game media smaller than the first number,
The first display device is means for displaying the number of inserted game media when the game media input means accepts input of game media;
In the recommended number display game in which the condition for displaying the second number as the recommended number is satisfied, the second display device is configured such that the first condition is satisfied by the game start possible condition determining unit. If determined, the second number display is started, and the second number display is continued until an operation on the start switch is accepted.
When the third display device accepts input of the second number of game media by the game media input means in the recommended number display game, the number of game media input is the recommended number. Means for not displaying the recommended number input when the input of the first number of game media is accepted by the game medium input means in the recommended number display game. Is,
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1 or 2,
A plurality of reels that are subjected to multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
Based on the operation of the start switch, lottery means for determining whether or not internal winning of a plurality of types of predetermined roles by lottery,
Stop control means for performing stop control related to the stop of the plurality of reels started to rotate based on the operation of the start switch;
Determination means for determining a symbol combination that is stopped and displayed by stop control by the stop control means;
With
The multiple types of roles include special roles that are advantageous to the player,
The third display device is means for displaying a special combination winning indication indicating that the special combination has been internally won when the internal winning of the special combination is determined by the lottery means,
The recommended number display game is each game from when the third display device displays the special combination winning display until the determination unit determines that the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination is stopped and displayed. ,
A game stand characterized by that. The game table according to claim 3,
A game period determining means for determining a game period from when the special winning combination is determined by the lottery means until the third display device displays the special winning combination;
The third display device displays the special combination winning display when the gaming period determined by the gaming period determining unit elapses after the internal winning of the special combination is determined by the lottery unit. And
When the second display device determines that the first condition is satisfied by the game start possible condition determining means after the third display device finishes the special role winning display, the second display device Is a means to start displaying the number of
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 3 or 4,
The plurality of types of roles include a re-gamer that can play a game without throwing game media in the next game,
In the second display device, in the recommended number display game, when the internal winning of the re-gamer is determined by the lottery means, the first condition is established by the game start possible condition determining means. Even if it is determined, the second number display is not started.
A game stand characterized by that. A game table according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
Each of the first display device and the second display device is a light emitting device disposed on the same substrate,
The display position of the number of game media displayed on the first display device and the display position of the recommended number of game media displayed on the second display device are adjacent to each other.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand of any one of Claims 1 thru | or 6, Comprising:
The third display device is a means for displaying a demonstration when the time when the game is not executed reaches a predetermined time,
In the recommended number display game, the second display device is means for displaying the second number even when the third display device is performing a demonstration display.
A game stand characterized by that.