JP2018064673A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of outputting an external signal appropriately.SOLUTION: A main control CPU can perform control for causing an external device to output an external signal via a connection terminal. The external signals include a first external signal and a second external signal. In addition, the main control CPU performs control for outputting the first external signal out of a plurality of types of performance modes, using a transition to an initial number-of-games determination mode M4 as a condition (time t2). The initial number-of-games determination mode M4 is a performance mode which is determined to shift to an ART mode M6 thereafter. That is, the main control CPU performs control for outputting the first external signal using a transition to the ART mode M6 as a condition. Further, the main control CPU performs control for outputting the second external signal using transition to an additional mode M7 which can be shifted from the ART mode M6 as a condition (time t10).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a slot machine which is a type of gaming machine, an external signal corresponding to the state of the gaming machine is output to an external device (for example, Patent Document 1). According to this, the state of the gaming machine can be notified to the external device.

  Some external devices, such as data lamps, display the state of the gaming machine specified from an external signal so that the player can recognize it. When outputting an external signal to such an external device, it is possible to make the player feel a sense of achievement by displaying on the external device that the player has switched to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, The interest in games can be improved.

JP 2012-183129 A

  By the way, in the gaming machine as described in Patent Document 1, when outputting an external signal to an external device, it is desired to appropriately output the external signal by devising the output mode of the external signal. It was rare.

  The present invention has been made in view of such conventional techniques, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately outputting an external signal.

  A gaming machine for solving the above-mentioned problems comprises output control means capable of controlling to output an external signal to the outside of the machine, and transition control means for controlling transition of the state of the gaming machine, and the gaming machine The state includes a normal state and an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state, and the external signals include a first external signal and a second external signal, and the output control The means performs control for outputting the first external signal on condition that the advantageous state shifts to the first advantageous state, and the second advantageous state that can be shifted from the first advantageous state among the advantageous states. The gist is to perform control for outputting the second external signal on condition of transition to a state.

  The gaming machine includes storage means capable of storing a predetermined control value, and the output control means executes a first process associated with the first control value among the control values when a predetermined condition is satisfied. And updating the control value to the second control value and executing the second process associated with the second control value to output the first external signal and the second external signal. May be possible.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the second advantageous state is a state in which the stay period of the first advantageous state can be extended, and the output control means is conditional on a transition from the first advantageous state to the second advantageous state. As an alternative, control for outputting the second external signal may be performed.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the first advantageous state includes a special first advantageous state and a special first advantageous state. The special first advantageous state is a state in which an initial stay period of the special first advantageous state is determined, and the output control means includes: When shifting from the special first advantageous state to the special first advantageous state, the control for outputting the second external signal may not be performed.

  According to the present invention, an external signal can be appropriately output.

The front view which shows a slot machine. The schematic diagram which shows the operation mode (push order) of a stop button. The schematic diagram which shows the specific example about a symbol combination (combination). The schematic diagram which shows the mode transition aspect. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a slot machine. The schematic diagram which shows the specific example about the correspondence of the winning number and the symbol combination which can be displayed in a variation game. The flowchart which shows a game progress process. The schematic diagram which shows the control value of an external signal management counter, and the processing content corresponding to it. The flowchart which shows a control value update process. The timing chart which shows an example of the specific change aspect of the output state of an external signal. The timing chart which shows an example of the specific change aspect of the output state of an external signal. The timing chart which shows an example of the specific change aspect of the output state of an external signal.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a slot machine which is a kind of gaming machine will be described.
The slot machine according to the present embodiment is a rotary-type game machine that is also called a pachislot. In this specification, the directions of up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (back) are directions when viewed from a player who plays a game in a slot machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a slot machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a square box-shaped main body cabinet 11. The main body cabinet 11 includes an opening (not shown) on the front surface. The slot machine 10 includes a front door 12 that covers an opening of the main body cabinet 11. The front door 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the main body cabinet 11.

  The slot machine 10 includes an effect display device 13 at a position that can be visually recognized by the player. The effect display device 13 can execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image imitating, for example, a character or a character as one of the effects. For example, the effect display device 13 is a liquid crystal display, a plasma display, an organic EL display, or the like.

  The slot machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 14 at a position that is visible to the player. As one of the effects, the decoration lamp 14 can execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a light emission effect) of turning on, turning off, and blinking a light emitter (not shown). The slot machine 10 includes a speaker 15 on the front side of the front door 12. As one of the effects, the speaker 15 can execute an effect for outputting sound such as sound effects and music (hereinafter referred to as an audio effect).

  The slot machine 10 includes a reel unit 16 inside the machine. The reel unit 16 includes a first reel 16a, a second reel 16b, and a third reel 16c. The reels 16a to 16c are arranged in this order from the left, and are reels (drums) also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel, respectively.

  Each of the reels 16a to 16c includes a symbol row in which a plurality of symbols are arranged along the outer peripheral surface thereof. The symbol row is provided by winding a strip-shaped translucent film on which a plurality of symbols are printed along the longitudinal direction, around the reels 16a to 16c. In the present embodiment, the symbol row is composed of a total of 21 symbols from symbol number 00 to symbol number 20. There are a plurality of types of symbols in the present embodiment. For example, for multiple types of symbols, a cherry symbol that imitates cherry, a watermelon symbol that imitates a watermelon, a bell symbol that imitates a bell, a replay symbol that imitates the letter REPLAY, and a seven symbol that imitates the Arabic numeral 7 There is.

  The reel unit 16 includes a first reel sensor SE1 for detecting the rotation angle of the first reel 16a, a second reel sensor SE2 for detecting the rotation angle of the second reel 16b, and the rotation angle of the third reel 16c. And a third reel sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 5).

  The reel unit 16 includes an actuator that operates the first reel 16a, an actuator that operates the second reel 16b, and an actuator that operates the third reel 16c (all not shown). For example, the plurality of actuators that operate the reels 16a to 16c are stepping motors. In the present embodiment, the reels 16a to 16c can be rotated, rotated, and stopped in the vertical direction independently of each other by actuators provided corresponding to the reels 16a to 16c.

  The slot machine 10 is provided with a substantially rectangular display window 12a in the front door 12 below the effect display device 13 so that the reel unit 16 inside the machine can be seen. That is, the reel unit 16 is disposed inside the machine so that the player can visually recognize it through the display window 12a. In the slot machine 10, when the reels 16a to 16c rotate, symbols (a plurality of symbols) that can be visually recognized through the display window 12a are changed. For example, the variation of the symbol is performed in a manner in which the symbol is scroll-displayed in the vertical direction from the top to the bottom. In the present embodiment, the variable game as a game is performed by changing the design.

  The display window 12a has a size capable of displaying three symbols that are continuous in the circumferential direction on the reels 16a to 16c. In the display window 12a, an upper stop position, an intermediate stop position, and a lower stop position are set for each of the reels 16a to 16c. In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to determine that the stopped symbol combination is a winning combination by a combination of stop positions selected one by one from the three stop positions set for each of the reels 16a to 16c. A combination of stop positions is set. In the following description, a line connecting a plurality of stop positions constituting a combination of effective stop positions is simply referred to as “effective line NL”. In the present embodiment, an effective line NL (a combination of effective stop positions) is configured by the middle stage stop positions of the reels 16a to 16c. The combinations other than the effective stop position combinations are combinations of invalid stop positions (so-called invalid lines) in which the displayed symbol combinations cannot be determined as winning.

  In this specification, when the symbol is simply indicated as “stop”, the symbol is stopped in the display window 12a, that is, at any one of the upper stop position, the middle stop position, and the lower stop position, and is displayed so as to be visible to the player. It means that. In this specification, when “derived” is indicated, it means that the symbol combination is displayed on the effective line NL by stopping the symbol on the effective line NL. In this specification, when “winning” is indicated, it means that a predetermined symbol combination necessary for winning a prize is displayed on the active line NL.

  In the slot machine 10, when a winning occurs, a predetermined prize is awarded to the winning symbol combination. In the following description, a symbol combination that can win a prize by being displayed on the active line NL may be indicated as “combination”. Details of the combination in the present embodiment will be described later.

  The slot machine 10 includes a medal slot 17 for inserting medals on the front surface of the front door 12. The slot machine 10 includes a bet button 18 on the front surface of the front door 12. The bet button 18 is a means capable of performing an operation for betting a predetermined amount (number) of medals on a variable game from among credits stored internally in the slot machine 10. In the following description, betting a game medium on a variable game may be indicated as “bet”. In the present embodiment, the bet button 18 is a means that can be operated to bet medals up to the maximum bet number (three in this embodiment) that can be bet on a single variable game from among credits. It is. The slot machine 10 includes a settlement button 19 on the front surface of the front door 12. The settlement button 19 is a means capable of an operation for paying out bet medals and credits.

  The slot machine 10 includes a start lever 20 on the front surface of the front door 12. The start lever 20 is a means that can be operated to start the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c. In the following description, an operation that triggers the start of a variable game may be simply referred to as a “start operation”.

  The slot machine 10 includes a first stop button 21a, a second stop button 21b, and a third stop button 21c on the front surface of the front door 12. The stop buttons 21a to 21c are arranged in this order from the left, and are also referred to as a left stop button, a middle stop button, and a right stop button, respectively. The first stop button 21a corresponds to the first reel 16a, the second stop button 21b corresponds to the second reel 16b, and the third stop button 21c corresponds to the third reel 16c. The stop buttons 21a to 21c are means that can be operated to stop the fluctuation of the corresponding reel.

  In the following description, an operation that triggers stopping the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c may be simply referred to as a “stop operation”. In the following description, after the variable game is started, the first stop operation among the stop buttons 21a to 21c is referred to as a first stop operation, and the second stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation. This stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation.

  As shown in FIG. 2, all six stop buttons (reels) for performing the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation are different in the pressing order (operation order) of the stop buttons 21 a to 21 c. There is a street push order. For example, the first pressing order is a pressing order in which the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated so that the left reel 16a, the middle reel 16b, and the right reel 16c are stopped in this order. In the following description, when the pressing order is indicated, the left reel 16a (left stop button 21a) is “left”, the middle reel 16b (middle stop button 21b) is “middle”, and the right reel 16c (right stop button 21c) is It may be shown as “Right”. For example, the first push order is a left middle right push order.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 includes an information display unit 22 that can display predetermined information on the front surface of the front door 12. The information display unit 22 includes various display units for displaying the number of medals paid out, whether or not replay (replay), the remaining number of credits, the number of bets in a variable game, and the like.

  In addition, the information display unit 22 includes an instruction information display unit 22a. The instruction information display unit 22a displays instruction information that is information related to the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c recommended for deriving a specific symbol combination in the changing game being executed. Here, “information relating to the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c” refers to information relating to the operation order (pressing order) of the stop buttons 21a to 21c and the stop buttons 21a to 21c so as to be stopped in the variable game. It is an intention to include information on a recommended pattern (hereinafter referred to as a pressed position). That is, the instruction information is information that can identify at least one of “reel pushing order” and “reel pushing position”.

  The slot machine 10 includes a medal payout port 23 at the lower part of the front surface of the front door 12. The slot machine 10 includes a tray 24 at the lower part of the front surface of the front door 12 for receiving medals paid out from the medal payout opening 23. The slot machine 10 includes a medal selector (not shown) inside the machine. The medal selector includes an insertion sensor SE4 that detects a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 17 (shown in FIG. 5). The slot machine 10 includes a hopper unit (not shown) capable of paying out medals from the medal payout port 23 inside the machine.

Next, the type of symbol combination (combination) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, in the symbol combination, a symbol combination (small role, paying combination) in which medals are paid out as a prize (game value) and a symbol combination (replay role, replay) in which replay is defined as a prize. Role). Re-playing means that it is not necessary to bet medals and the next variable game can be started.

  The small role (payout role) includes, for example, a cherry role, a watermelon role, a bell role, and a bell spilling role. The cherry role is, for example, a symbol combination of [cherry / ANY / ANY]. “ANY” means that it does not matter which symbol. A predetermined number (for example, two) of medals is determined for the cherry combination. The watermelon role is, for example, a symbol combination of [watermelon / watermelon / watermelon]. A predetermined number (for example, five) of medals is determined for the watermelon combination. The bell role is, for example, a symbol combination of [Bell Bell Bell]. A predetermined number (for example, eight) of medals is determined for the bell combination. The bell spilling combination is, for example, a symbol combination of [Replay / Bell / Replay]. A predetermined number (for example, one) of medals is determined for the bell spilling combination.

  The replay role (replay role) includes, for example, a promoted replay role and a normal replay role. The normal replay combination is, for example, a symbol combination of [Replay / Replay / Replay]. The promoted replay role (seven role) is, for example, a symbol combination of [Seven Seven Seven].

  The slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment is equipped with a replay time function (re-game role probability changing function) for changing the winning probability of a replay role in an internal lottery (an internal lottery process described later) from a low probability to a high probability. In the following description, the replay time may be indicated as “RT”. The gaming state in which the RT function is activated (hereinafter referred to as RT1 state) improves the winning probability of the replay role compared to the gaming state in which the RT function is not activated (hereinafter referred to as RT0 state). Therefore, consumption of medals is suppressed.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the gaming state is controlled to the RT1 state in response to winning the promoted replay role in the RT0 state variable game. In addition, in the slot machine 10, the gaming state is controlled to the RT0 state in response to winning the bell spilling role in the variable game in the RT1 state.

  Next, mode effects that can be executed in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. The mode effect is performed by executing any one of a plurality of effect modes. In the present embodiment, the effect mode corresponds to the state of the gaming machine.

  The multiple types of effect modes include, for example, a normal mode M1, a preparation mode M2, a chance preparation mode M3, an initial game number determination mode M4, a chance mode M5, an ART mode M6, and an addition mode M7. Each effect mode is executed in such a manner that, for example, a different background image or character image is displayed on the effect display device 13 for each effect mode so that the effect mode being stayed can be identified. Therefore, the player can recognize in which effect mode he / she is staying based on the display content of the effect display device 13.

  The normal mode M1 is an effect mode in which the user can stay in the changing game in the RT0 state. The normal mode M1 is a non-assist time state (no instruction state) in which a player is not instructed so that the recommended operation mode (push order or push position) of the stop buttons 21a to 21c can be identified in a variable game. is there. In the following description, the assist time may be indicated as “AT”. The preparation mode M2 and the chance preparation mode M3 are presentation modes in which the user can stay in the changing game in the RT0 state. The preparation mode M2 and the chance preparation mode M3 are AT states (instruction generation states) that are instructed so that the player can identify the recommended operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c in the variable game.

  The chance mode M5, the initial game number determination mode M4, the ART mode M6, and the extra mode M7 are presentation modes in which the user can stay in the changing game in the RT1 state. The chance mode M5, the initial game number determination mode M4, the ART mode M6, and the extra mode M7 are instructed so that the player can identify the recommended operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c in the variable game. AT state.

  In the AT state, recommended operation modes of the stop buttons 21 a to 21 c are notified by displaying instruction information on the instruction information display unit 22 a of the information display unit 22. In the AT state, the recommended operation mode of the stop buttons 21 a to 21 c is notified by a game effect displayed on the effect display device 13. In the following description, a game effect that informs a recommended operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c may be referred to as a navigation effect or abbreviated as a navigation effect.

  The slot machine 10 shifts to the preparation mode M2 or the chance preparation mode M3 in response to the winning of the AT shift lottery in the normal mode M1. In this embodiment, whether to shift to the preparation mode M2 or the chance preparation mode M3 is determined based on the lottery result of the transfer destination determination lottery different from the AT shift lottery.

  In the slot machine 10, in the preparation mode M2, a transition to the initial game number determination mode M4 is triggered by winning the promotion replay role. In other words, the preparation mode M2 is an effect mode immediately before the transition to the initial game number determination mode M4. That is, in the present embodiment, after the transition to the preparation mode M2, the transition is made to the initial game number determination mode M4. The slot machine 10 shifts to the chance mode M5 in response to winning the promotion replay role in the chance preparation mode M3. In other words, the chance preparation mode M3 is an effect mode immediately before the transition to the chance mode M5. That is, in the present embodiment, after the transition to the chance preparation mode M3, the transition to the chance mode M5 is made.

  In the slot machine 10, in the chance mode M5, when the lottery for the transition to the initial game number determination mode M4 is won, the slot machine 10 shifts to the initial game number determination mode M4. Further, in the slot machine 10, in the chance mode M5, the transition to the normal mode M1 is triggered by the end of the predetermined number of variable games. In other words, in the present embodiment, the chance mode M5 is an effect mode in which there is a possibility of shifting to the normal mode M1 without shifting to the initial game number determination mode M4. That is, in the present embodiment, the chance mode M5 is an effect mode in which an opportunity to shift to the initial game number determination mode M4 is given.

  In the slot machine 10, in the initial game number determination mode M4, the transition to the ART mode M6 is triggered by the end of the first predetermined number of variable games. In other words, the initial game number determination mode M4 is an effect mode immediately before the transition to the ART mode M6. That is, in this embodiment, after shifting to the initial game number determination mode M4, the mode is shifted to the ART mode M6. As will be described in detail later, in the initial game number determination mode M4, the number of stays that is the number of variable games staying in the ART mode M6 is determined. Note that the number of stays may be added in the extra mode M7. For this reason, the number of stays determined in the initial game number determination mode M4 is the initial number of games when the number of games in the addition mode M7 is not increased. In other words, the initial game number determination mode M4 is an effect mode in which the initial stay period in the ART mode M6 is determined.

  In the slot machine 10, the ART mode M6 makes a transition to the addition mode M7 when the winning lottery for the transition to the addition mode M7 is won. In the slot machine 10, the normal mode M <b> 1 is entered when the stay frequency variation game is completed. In other words, in this embodiment, even when the ART mode M6 is entered, the normal mode M1 may be entered without the addition mode M7.

  The slot machine 10 shifts to the ART mode M6 when the second predetermined number of variable games are completed in the extra mode M7. In the extra mode M7, the number of stays in the ART mode M6 may be added. That is, the extra mode M7 is an effect mode that can extend the stay period in which the user stays in the ART mode M6. In the following description, the addition of the number of stays in the extra mode M7 may be indicated as “extra”, and the number of variable games to be added may be indicated as “the extra number of games”.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the slot machine 10 includes a main board 40 inside the machine. The main board 40 performs various processes and outputs a control signal (control command) as control information according to the results of the processes. The slot machine 10 includes a sub-board 41 inside the machine. The sub board 41 performs various processes based on a control signal input from the main board 40. For example, the sub-board 41 performs processing for executing the display effect by the effect display device 13, the light emission effect by the decoration lamp 14, and the sound effect by the speaker 15.

First, the main substrate 40 will be described in detail.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing a main control program. The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that can be rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10, such as the credits, flags, counters, and timers described above.

  The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random number data as random numbers. The random number data is numerical data. For example, the random number data may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the random number data at a predetermined cycle on the main board 40, and the main control CPU 40a may be generated at a predetermined control cycle. It may be generated as a software random number by updating the value of the random number data.

  The main board 40 is connected to the sensors SE1 to SE4 via a port (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input detection signals output from the sensors SE1 to SE4 via a port (not shown). The main board 40 is connected to each actuator of the reels 16a to 16c through a drive circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operation of each actuator individually via a drive circuit (not shown).

  The main board 40 is connected to the bet button 18, the settlement button 19, the start lever 20, and the stop buttons 21a to 21c through a port (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input an operation signal that is output when the bet button 18, the settlement button 19, the start lever 20, and the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated via a port (not shown). The main board 40 is connected to the information display unit 22 via a drive circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display unit 22 via a drive circuit (not shown).

  The main board 40 includes a plurality of connection terminals 40 d that can be connected to a predetermined external device 50. The main control CPU 40a can output various external signals to the external device 50 via the connection terminal 40d. The external device 50 is a data counter that displays information based on an external signal input from the connection terminal 40d, for example. In the data counter, for example, the number of times a predetermined external signal is input is displayed as a predetermined effect. As will be described in detail later, the external signal in the present embodiment includes a first external signal that is output when shifting to the initial game number determination mode M4, and a second external signal that is output when shifting to the addition mode M7. There are signals. For this reason, the number of times that the data counter inputs a predetermined external signal is, in other words, the number of times that the data counter has shifted to the predetermined effect mode. Therefore, the player can grasp the number of times of transition to the predetermined effect mode from the display contents in the data counter. In the present embodiment, the first external signal and the second external signal are external signals output from different connection terminals among the plurality of connection terminals 40d.

  Next, among the lottery tables stored in the main control ROM 40b, the winning number lottery table used for the internal lottery for determining the winning number from a plurality of winning numbers and the winning number will be described in detail. To do.

  First, the winning number will be described in detail. The winning number of the present embodiment is control information in which one or a plurality of symbol combinations are determined as symbol combinations that can be displayed (derived) in the variable game. In other words, the winning number is a conditional device identifier (ID) in which one or a plurality of winning combinations are determined as winning combinations that allow winning in a variable game. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the internal lottery for determining the winning number can be grasped as a part lottery for determining a part that allows winning.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, a plurality of winning numbers including winning numbers 001 to 007 are set. In the drawing, “ALL” shown in the column of the pressing order indicates that the pressing order of the stop buttons 21 a to 21 c (reels 16 a to 16 c) does not matter. In the figure, “ALL” shown in the column of the push position indicates that the push position is not limited.

  In the winning number 001, a cherry role is defined as a role that allows winning in a variable game. When the winning number 001 is won and the left reel 16a is stopped at a pressing position where the cherry symbol can be stopped on the effective line NL (hereinafter referred to as the cherry pressing position), the pressing order is not related. The reel is stopped to win the cherry role. On the other hand, when the left reel 16a is stopped at a pressing position different from the cherry pressing position, the reels are stopped so that an out-of-order symbol combination is derived regardless of the pressing order.

  In the winning number 002, a watermelon combination is defined as a combination that allows winning in a variable game. When the winning number 002 is won and the reels 16a to 16c are stopped at the pushing positions where the watermelon symbols can be stopped on the effective line NL (hereinafter referred to as watermelon pushing positions), Regardless of the order, the reels are stopped to win the watermelon role. On the other hand, when the reels 16a to 16c are stopped at a pressing position different from the watermelon pressing position, the reels are stopped so that a deviated symbol combination is derived regardless of the pressing order.

  In the winning number 003, a combination of a bell combination and a bell spilling combination are determined as winning combinations in a variable game. If the winning number 003 is won and the stop operation is performed in the first push order (left middle right) or the second push order (left and right middle), it will be awarded the bell role regardless of the push position. The reel is stopped. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in a pushing order different from the first pushing order and the second pushing order, the reels are stopped so as to win the bell spilling combination regardless of the pushing position.

  In the winning number 004, a bell role and a bell spilling role are determined as winning roles in the variable game. When winning number 004 is won, and when the stop operation is performed in the third push order (middle left / right) or the fourth push order (middle right / left), the player will win the bell role regardless of the push position. The reel is stopped. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in a pressing order different from the third pressing order and the fourth pressing order, the reels are stopped so as to win the bell spilling combination regardless of the pressing position.

  In the winning number 005, a combination of a bell combination and a bell spilling combination are determined as winning combinations in the variable game. When the winning number 005 is won and the stop operation is performed in the fifth pushing order (middle right or left) or the sixth pushing order (middle right or left), the player will win the bell role regardless of the pushing position. The reel is stopped. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in a pressing order different from the fifth pressing order and the sixth pressing order, the reels are stopped so as to win the bell spilling combination regardless of the pressing position.

  In the winning number 006, a normal replay combination is defined as a combination that allows winning in a variable game. When winning number 006 is won, the reels are stopped so as to win the normal replay combination regardless of the pressing order and the pressing position.

  In the winning number 007, a normal replay role and a promoted replay role are defined as a role that allows winning in a variable game. In the case where the winning number 007 is won, the reels 16a to 16c are in a pushing position where each of the reels 16a to 16c can stop the seven symbols on the effective line NL (hereinafter referred to as a seven pushing position). When the stop operation is performed, the reel is stopped to win the promotion replay combination. On the other hand, when a stop operation is performed in a different push order from the sixth push order, or when a stop operation is performed at a push position different from the seven push position, the reels are stopped so as to win a normal replay role. The

  The winning number lottery table includes a winning number lottery table used for internal lottery in the RT0 state and a winning number lottery table used for internal lottery in the RT1 state. Each winning number lottery table is associated with probability data for each winning number. The probability data is numerical data. In the winning number lottery table for the RT1 state and the winning number lottery table for the RT0 state, the winning number lottery table for the RT1 state is compared with the case where the winning lottery is performed using the winning number lottery table for the RT0 state. The probability data is determined such that the total probability of winning the winning number that determines the replay role is higher when the role lottery is used. Thereby, in the RT1 state, the determination probability of the replay combination is changed with a higher probability than in the RT0 state. Details of the role lottery using the winning number lottery table will be described later. It should be noted that if no winning number is won, so-called loss occurs.

Next, the sub-board 41 will be described in detail.
The sub-board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. For example, the sub control CPU 41a executes a process related to the effect by executing a sub control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sub-control program, a lottery table used for lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a display effect pattern that can specify the mode (contents) of the display effect in the effect display device 13, and display effect data used to execute the display effect. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a light-emitting effect pattern that can specify the mode (contents) of the light-emitting effect in the decorative lamp 14, and light-emitting effect data used to execute the light-emitting effect. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sound effect pattern that can specify a sound effect mode (contents) in the speaker 15 and sound effect data used to execute the sound effect. The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10. The information stored in the sub control RAM 41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like.

  The sub-board 41 is configured to generate random number data. For example, the random number data may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the random number data at predetermined intervals on the sub-board 41, and the sub-control CPU 41a performs the control at every predetermined control cycle. It may be generated as a software random number by updating the random number data.

  The sub-board 41 is connected to the effect display device 13 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 13 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub board 41 is connected to the decorative lamp 14 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the lighting mode of the decorative lamp 14 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub board 41 is connected to the speaker 15 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 15 via a drive circuit (not shown).

Next, the game progress process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, in the game progress process, the main control CPU 40a performs a game start set process (step S101). In the game start set process, the main control CPU 40a erases or updates information in a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 40c. Next, the main control CPU 40a starts receiving a medal bet (step S102). Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a checks the gaming state (step S103).

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not it is during a replay operation (step S104). When the replay operation flag is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a determines that the replay operation is being performed, and determines that the replay operation flag is not being stored when the replay operation flag is not stored. When the replay operation is in progress, the main control CPU 40a resets the bet number in the previous variation game as the bet number in the current variation game.

  If it is not during the replay operation (step S104: NO), the main control CPU 40a performs a medal management process for setting the number of bets in the current variable game (step S105). In the process of step S105, when the medal detection signal is input from the insertion sensor SE4, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the bet number stored in the main control RAM 40c. In step S105, when the operation signal is input from the bet button 18, the main control CPU 40a adds to the bet number so that the bet number stored in the main control RAM 40c becomes the specified bet number X. The credit stored in the main control RAM 40c is subtracted by the added amount.

  When the main control CPU 40a is in a replay operation (step S104: YES), or when the process of step S105 is completed, the bet number in the current variable game is the specified bet number X that allows the start of the variable game. It is determined whether or not they match (step S106). If the bet number does not match the specified bet number X (step S106: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S103. In other words, in the process of step S106, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not it is possible to start the variable game. On the other hand, if the bet number in the current variable game matches the specified bet number X (step S106: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a start operation by the start lever 20 has been accepted (step S107). ). In the process of step S107, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when an operation signal is input from the start lever 20, while a negative determination is made when an operation signal is not input from the start lever 20. When the start operation has not been received (step S107: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S103.

  On the other hand, when the start operation is accepted (step S107: YES), the main control CPU 40a acquires random number data for part lottery among the random number data generated in the main board 40 (step S108). . When the process of step S108 is completed, the main control CPU 40a performs an internal lottery process (step S109). In the internal lottery process, the main control CPU 40a performs a lottery for lottering a combination that allows winning in a variable game by lottery using the acquired random number data.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 40a selects a winning number lottery table associated with the current RT state that can be identified from the value of the RT state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a draws the winning numbers from the first winning number 1 to the last winning number X (where X is an integer greater than or equal to 2), one by one in ascending order. The following unit lottery process is performed for each winning number that is targeted and selected.

  In the unit lottery process, the main control CPU 40a refers to the selected winning number lottery table, acquires the probability data associated with the winning number targeted for the lottery in the current unit lottery process, and the acquired probability data. Whether or not the winning number that is the lottery target is won is determined based on the random number data. When the main control CPU 40a wins any of the winning numbers, or when the unit lottery process with the final winning number X as a lottery target is ended, the winning lottery is ended. In addition, when all winning numbers 1 to X are not determined to be winning, a so-called lottery result is obtained. Then, the main control CPU 40a stores a winning flag in the main control RAM 40c as information capable of specifying the result of the lottery drawing.

  In the internal lottery process, AT transition lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the AT state, mode transition lottery for determining whether or not to shift the effect mode, and the like are performed. The main control CPU 40a can specify the effect mode during the stay from the value stored in the mode flag of the main control RAM 40c. That is, in this embodiment, the production mode that can be specified from the value stored in the mode flag of the main control RAM 40c corresponds to the production mode during the stay. In addition, staying in the predetermined production mode corresponds in other words to being controlled in the predetermined production mode or being executed in the predetermined production mode. Further, the main control CPU 40a can shift the effect mode by updating the value stored in the mode flag.

  When staying in the normal mode M1, the main control CPU 40a performs an AT shift lottery in the internal lottery process. When the AT transfer lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a performs a transfer destination determination lottery for determining which of the preparation mode M2 and the chance preparation mode M3 to shift to. Then, the main control CPU 40a stores in the mode flag of the main control RAM 40c a value that can specify the effect mode determined by the transfer destination determination lottery.

  When staying in the chance mode M5, the main control CPU 40a performs a lottery for shifting to the initial game number determination mode M4 in the internal lottery process. When winning the lottery for shifting to the initial game number determination mode M4, the main control CPU 40a stores a value capable of specifying the initial game number determination mode M4 in the mode flag of the main control RAM 40c. Further, when the main control CPU 40a wins the lottery to shift to the initial game number determination mode M4, the main control CPU 40a stores the first number in the main control RAM 40c as the number of times to stay in the initial game number determination mode M4. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a stores a specific number of times (for example, 30 times) as the number of stays in the main control RAM 40c, triggered by the transition to the initial game number determination mode M4. That is, the main control CPU 40a determines the initial number of games so as to guarantee a specific number of times even if the number of stays in the ART mode M6 is at least.

  When staying in the initial game number determination mode M4, the main control CPU 40a performs an initial game number addition process in the internal lottery process. In the initial game number addition process, the number of variable games to be added to the number of stays in the ART mode M6 is determined by lottery. In the following description, the number of variable games to be added in the initial game number addition process may be indicated as “initial addition game number”. The main control CPU 40a acquires the random number data for determining the initial number of games generated on the main board 40, the acquired random number data, the winning number won in the winning lottery (the winning role in the winning lottery), and Based on the lottery table for determining the initial number of games, the number of initial addition games is drawn. A lottery table for determining the number of initial games is stored in the main control ROM 40b.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 40a selects a lottery table corresponding to the winning number from among a plurality of lottery tables for determining the number of initial games. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs addition lottery to determine whether or not to add the initial number of games based on the selected lottery table and the acquired random number data. When the addition lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a determines a predetermined number (for example, 10 times) as the initial addition game number, and adds the initial addition game number to the stay number stored in the main control RAM 40c. Update. On the other hand, when the addition lottery is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines “0” as the initial addition game number. That is, when the addition lottery is not won, the main control CPU 40a does not add the initial number of games.

  In this way, the main control CPU 40a adds the initial added game number to the number of stays each time a variable game is performed while staying in the initial game number determination mode M4. In this embodiment, the number of stays stored when shifting from the initial game number determination mode M4 to the ART mode M6 is the initial game number.

  When staying in the ART mode M6, the main control CPU 40a performs a lottery for shifting to the extra mode M7 in the internal lottery process. When winning the lottery for transition to the extra mode M7, the main control CPU 40a stores a value capable of specifying the extra mode M7 in the mode flag of the main control RAM 40c. Further, when the main control CPU 40a wins the lottery for the transition to the addition mode M7, the main control CPU 40a stores the second number in the main control RAM 40c as the number of stays in the addition mode M7.

  When staying in the extra mode M7, the main control CPU 40a performs an extra process in the internal lottery process. In the extra process, the number of times that the variable game is added to the number of stays in the ART mode M6 (the number of extra games) is determined by lottery. The main control CPU 40a acquires the random number data for addition generated in the main board 40, the acquired random number data, the winning number won in the winning lottery (the winning role in the winning lottery), and the additional random number data Based on the lottery table, the number of added games is drawn. The extra lottery table is stored in the main control ROM 40b.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 40a selects a lottery table corresponding to the winning number from a plurality of extra lottery tables. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs an additional lottery based on whether or not the additional number of games is added based on the selected lottery table and the acquired random number data. When the winning lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a determines a predetermined number (for example, 10 times) as the number of added games, and updates the added number of games to the number of stays stored in the main control RAM 40c. . On the other hand, when the extra lottery is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines “0” as the extra game number. That is, when the extra lottery is not won, the main control CPU 40a does not add the extra number of games. Then, the main control CPU 40a adds and updates the number of added games determined by lottery to the number of stays stored in the main control RAM 40c. Thereby, in the extra mode M7, the number of stays in the ART mode M6 is added.

  When the internal lottery process is completed, the main control CPU 40a performs an instruction number determination process (step S110). In the instruction number determination process, the main control CPU 40a initializes an instruction number flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. The instruction number flag is information for enabling an instruction number to be displayed on the instruction information display unit 22a of the information display unit 22 to be specified. The instruction number includes an instruction number in which the stop button pressing order is determined and an instruction number in which the stop button pressing order is not determined.

  For example, the instruction number includes an instruction number that determines the pressing order regardless of the order of the reels that first stop the first reel 16a and stop the second and third reels. In addition, the instruction number includes an instruction number that determines the pressing order regardless of the order of the reels that stop the second reel 16b first and stop the second and third reels 16b. In addition, the instruction number includes an instruction number that determines the pressing order regardless of the order of the reels that stop the third reel 16c first and stop the second and third reels. In addition, the instruction number includes an instruction number that defines a pressing order in which the third reel 16c is stopped first, the second reel 16b is stopped second, and the first reel 16a is stopped third.

  In the instruction number determination process, when the instruction number flag is initialized, the main control CPU 40a refers to the mode flag of the main control RAM 40c and identifies the effect mode in which the user is staying.

  When the main control CPU 40a is staying in the normal mode M1, the main control CPU 40a determines an instruction number in which the pressing order of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is not determined. That is, when the main control CPU 40a is not in the AT state, the main control CPU 40a determines an instruction number for which the pressing order of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is not determined.

  Further, when the main control CPU 40a is staying in the preparation mode M2 or the chance preparation mode M3, when the winning number for which the promotion replay role is determined as the role allowing the winning is won, the promotion replay role is won. The instruction number for which the pressing order for making it determined is determined.

  When the main control CPU 40a is staying in any of the chance mode M5, the initial game number determination mode M4, the ART mode M6, and the addition mode M7, the main control CPU 40a determines the instruction number as follows. In other words, the main control CPU 40a, when winning a winning number for which a bell role is determined as a winning role for winning a prize, determines an instruction number for which a pressing order for winning the bell role is determined, and allows the winning. When a winning number for which a normal replay combination is determined as a combination is won, an instruction number for which a pressing order for winning the normal replay combination is determined is determined.

  When determining the instruction number, the main control CPU 40a stores an instruction number flag in the main control RAM 40c as information that can specify the determined instruction number. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the instruction number determination process.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a performs an effect command transmission process (step S111). In the effect command transmission process, the main control CPU 40a refers to the mode flag of the main control RAM 40c to identify the effect mode in which the user is staying. The main control CPU 40a generates a control command (hereinafter referred to as a mode command) that can specify the specified effect mode, and sets it in the output buffer. In the effect command transmission process, the main control CPU 40a can specify the number of stays, the specified number of times, the first number of times, and the second number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c (hereinafter referred to as a number command). Is set in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, the command set in the output buffer is output to the sub board 41 by a predetermined output process. The number-of-times command may be one control command that can specify all of the number of stays, the specified number of times, the first number of times, and the second number of times, or the number of stays, the specified number of times, the first number of times, and the second number of times. A plurality of control commands may be associated with each number of times. Further, the control command may specify a plurality of times that are a part of the number of stays, the specified number of times, the first number of times, and the second number of times.

  In the effect command transmission process, the main control CPU 40a identifies the instruction number determined in the instruction number determination process by referring to the value of the instruction number flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a generates a control command (hereinafter referred to as an instruction number command) that can specify the specified instruction number, and sets it in the output buffer.

  In the effect command transmission process, the main control CPU 40a generates a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a winning information command) that can identify a winning number for which a winning combination is permitted and sets the winning command in the output buffer. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a does not generate a winning information command when the result of the winning lottery is off.

  When the effect command transmission process ends, the main control CPU 40a performs an instruction number display process (step S112). In the instruction number display process, the main control CPU 40a specifies the instruction number determined in the instruction number determination process by referring to the value of the instruction number flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. Then, the main control CPU 40a displays the specified instruction number on the instruction information display unit 22a of the information display unit 22. That is, the main control CPU 40a notifies the instruction information.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the shortest game time has elapsed (step S113). When the shortest game time has not elapsed (step S113: NO), the main control CPU 40a repeats the determination process of step S111 and waits until the shortest game time has elapsed. When the shortest game time has elapsed (step S113: YES), the main control CPU 40a sets the shortest game time (step S114).

  Next, the main control CPU 40a controls each actuator of the reels 16a to 16c so that the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c is started (step S115). In step S115, the main control CPU 40a waits until the rotation speed of the reels 16a to 16c becomes constant at a predetermined rotation speed and a stop operation by the stop buttons 21a to 21c can be accepted.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a stop operation by any of the stop buttons 21a to 21c has been received (step S116). In step S116, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when an operation signal is input from any of the stop buttons 21a to 21c, while receiving an operation signal from any of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. If not, a negative determination is made. When the stop operation is not received (step S116: NO), the main control CPU 40a repeats the determination process of step S116 and waits until the stop operation is received.

  On the other hand, when a stop operation is received (step S116: YES), the main control CPU 40a executes a reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop button to which the operation signal is input (step S117). That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the actuator in response to reception of the stop operation, and stops the symbol by stopping the rotation of the reel corresponding to the received stop operation.

  More specifically, the main control CPU 40a determines the effective line NL from among the symbols within a predetermined pull-in range (for example, 4 symbols) based on the result of the role lottery and the stop operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. Search for a symbol that can be stopped above. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the actuator so that the searched symbol is stopped on the effective line NL. The main control CPU 40a performs the reel stop process as described above with respect to the stop operation of the stop buttons 21a to 21c, thereby stopping the symbol combination corresponding to the result of the lottery and the operation mode of the stop button on the effective line NL. .

  For example, the main control CPU 40a stops the symbol combination corresponding to the pressing order of the stop buttons 21a to 21c on the active line NL when the winning number for which the pressing order for winning the winning combination is won. For example, the main control CPU 40a uses a symbol combination that is different from the symbol combination that determines the award regardless of the pressing order of the stop buttons 21a to 21c in the case of a loss that has not been won by any winning number. Stop on line NL.

  In step S117, the main control CPU 40a generates a control command (hereinafter, referred to as an operation command) that can specify the stop button to which the operation signal is input, and sets it in the output buffer. When the instruction number is displayed on the instruction information display unit 22a of the information display unit 22, the main control CPU 40a has a stop operation mode different from the stop operation mode determined for the instruction number. When 21c is operated, the instruction number is not displayed and navigation is stopped.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not all of the reels 16a to 16c have been stopped (step S118). If one or more of the reels 16a to 16c are not stopped (step S118: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S116. On the other hand, when all of the reels 16a to 16c are stopped (step S118: YES), the main control CPU 40a performs a display symbol determination process for determining a symbol combination stopped on the effective line NL ( Step S119). In the display symbol determination process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the symbol combination (comb) for which a prize has been determined is stopped on the active line NL. That is, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a winning has occurred. In the display symbol determination process, the main control CPU 40a determines the type of symbol combination when the symbol combination (combination) that determines the prize is stopped on the active line NL.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to pay out medals to the player (step S120). In the process of step S120, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the payout combination has won, while making a negative determination when the payout combination has not won. When a medal is paid out (step S120: YES), the main control CPU 40a performs a medal payout process for driving a hopper unit (not shown) to pay out a medal (step S121). Thereby, a prize medal is awarded as a prize. In addition, when a symbol combination for which no prize is determined is stopped on the active line NL, no prize is awarded.

  When the main control CPU 40a does not pay out medals (step S120: NO) and when the process of step S121 is completed, the main control CPU 40a performs an end process for ending the variable game (step S122). When the end process ends, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S101.

  In the end process, the main control CPU 40a stores the replay operation flag in the main control RAM 40c when winning the replay combination. That is, the main control CPU 40a operates replay (replay). Thereby, replay is awarded as a prize.

  In the termination process, when the main control CPU 40a wins the promoted replay role in the RT0 state, the main control CPU 40a specifies the RT state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c and identifies the RT1 state from the values capable of specifying the RT0 state. Update to a possible value. When the main control CPU 40a wins the bell spilling combination during the RT1 state, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the RT state flag from a value that can identify the RT1 state to a value that can identify the RT0 state.

  In the end process, when the main control CPU 40a wins the promotion replay role while staying in the preparation mode M2, the main game CPU 40a specifies the initial game number determination mode M4 from the value of the mode flag that can specify the preparation mode M2. Update to a possible value. When the main control CPU 40a wins the promotion replay role while staying in the preparation mode M2, the main control CPU 40a stores the first number in the main control RAM 40c as the number of stays in the initial game number determination mode M4. Further, as described above, the main control CPU 40a stores a specific number of times (for example, 30 times) as the number of stays in the main control RAM 40c, triggered by the transition to the initial game number determination mode. In the present embodiment, the first number when shifting from the preparation mode M2 to the initial game number determination mode M4 and the first number when shifting from the chance mode M5 to the initial game number determination mode M4 are the same number of times. It is. In the present embodiment, the specific number of times when shifting from the preparation mode M2 to the initial game number determination mode M4 and the specific number of times when shifting from the chance mode M5 to the initial game number determination mode M4 are the same number of times. It is.

  In the end processing, when the main control CPU 40a wins the promotion replay role while staying in the chance preparation mode M3, the value of the mode flag is a value that can specify the chance mode M5 from the value that can specify the chance preparation mode M3. Update to. When the main control CPU 40a wins the promotion replay role while staying in the chance preparation mode M3, the main control CPU 40a stores the specified number of times in the main control RAM 40c as the number of stays in the chance mode M5.

  The main control CPU 40a updates the subtracted number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting “1” each time a variable game is played while staying in the chance mode M5. The main control CPU 40a does not subtract the specified number of times when the value of the mode flag is updated to a value that can specify the chance mode M5 in the current game progress process. Then, when the specified number of times becomes “0” as a result of the subtraction, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the mode flag from a value that can identify the chance mode M5 to a value that can determine the normal mode M1. .

  In the end processing, the main control CPU 40a updates the first number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting “1” every time a variable game is performed while staying in the initial game number determination mode M4. The main control CPU 40a does not subtract the first number when the value of the mode flag is updated to a value that can specify the initial game number determination mode M4 in the current game progress process. Further, the main control CPU 40a does not subtract the stay number while staying in the initial game number determination mode M4. When the first number of times becomes “0” as a result of the subtraction, the main control CPU 40a changes the value of the mode flag from the value that can specify the initial game number determination mode M4 to the value that can specify the ART mode M6. Update to

  In the end processing, the main control CPU 40a updates the subtraction number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting “1” every time a variable game is performed while staying in the ART mode M6. The main control CPU 40a does not subtract the stay count when the value of the mode flag is updated to a value that can specify the ART mode M6 in the current game progress process. When the number of stays becomes “0” as a result of the subtraction, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the mode flag from a value that can specify the ART mode M6 to a value that can specify the normal mode M1.

  In the end processing, the main control CPU 40a updates the subtraction number 2 stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting “1” each time the variable game is played while staying in the addition mode M7. Note that the main control CPU 40a does not subtract the second number when the value of the mode flag is updated to a value that can specify the additional mode M7 in the current game progress process. Further, the main control CPU 40a does not subtract the number of stays while staying in the addition mode M7. When the second count is “0” as a result of the subtraction, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the mode flag from a value that can specify the additional mode M7 to a value that can specify the ART mode M6. .

  In the end process, when the main control CPU 40a stays in any of the initial game number determination mode M4, the ART mode M6, and the extra mode M7, and wins the bell spilling role and enters the RT0 state, Is updated to a value that can specify the normal mode M1.

  As described above, in the game progress process, the main control CPU 40a can perform control to shift the effect mode by performing the internal lottery process in step S109 and the end process in step S122. In other words, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a executes steps S109 and S122 of the game progress process, thereby realizing a transition control means for controlling the transition of the state of the gaming machine.

  Next, the control of the sub control CPU 41a in the present embodiment will be described. When the sub-control CPU 41a receives the mode command, the sub-control CPU 41a stores a value indicating an effect mode identifiable from the mode command in the effect mode flag of the sub-control RAM 41c.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a can perform control to execute various effects based on the input number command. For example, when the sub-control CPU 41a has input a command that can specify the first number of times, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 13 to execute the effect indicating the first number of times. Similarly, for example, the sub-control CPU 41a provides an effect indicating the second number when a number command that can specify the second number is input, and a specified number when the number command that can specify the specified number is input. When the number-of-stays command that can specify the number of stays is input, the effect display device 13 is controlled to execute the effect indicating the number of stays.

Hereinafter, control of the output state of the external signal in the present embodiment will be described.
The main control CPU 40a of the present embodiment can perform control to change the output state of a plurality of types of external signals. In the present embodiment, the control for changing the output state of the external signal corresponds to the control for causing the external device 50 to output the external signal. For this reason, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a performs the control to change the output state of the external signal, thereby realizing the output control means. In the present embodiment, the output state of the external signal includes a Hi state and a Lo state. In the following description, changing the output state of the external signal from the Lo state to the Hi state may be referred to as “external signal ON”, and changing the output state of the external signal from the Hi state to the Lo state is referred to as “ It may be indicated as “External signal OFF”. In the following description, changing the output state of the external signal from the Lo state to the Hi state may be referred to as “outputting an external signal”. In the present embodiment, the Lo state corresponds to the first state, and the Hi state corresponds to the second state.

  Of the multiple types of external signals, the first external signal is a signal that is output on condition that the mode has shifted to the initial game number determination mode M4. Of the plurality of types of external signals, the second external signal is a signal output on condition that the mode has shifted to the chance mode M5, the mode has shifted to the initial game number determination mode M4, or the mode has shifted to the addition mode M7. In the present embodiment, the second external signal corresponds to a specific external signal.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a stores a predetermined control value in an external signal management counter stored in the main control RAM 40c when a predetermined control condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the control condition corresponds to a predetermined condition. In the present embodiment, the control value “0” to the control value “3” are stored in the external signal management counter. The main control ROM 40b stores various processes associated with each control value stored in the external signal management counter. Then, the main control CPU 40a updates the control value of the external signal management counter at a predetermined timing, and executes the process associated with the control value, thereby outputting the first external signal and the second external signal. It is possible to control to change In the present embodiment, the main control RAM 40c storing the external signal management counter corresponds to a storage unit capable of storing a predetermined control value.

  As shown in FIG. 8, as the process associated with the control value “3”, different processes are stored depending on the game situation. For example, among the processes associated with the control value “3”, as the process when the effect mode shifts to the initial game number determination mode M4, the process of changing the output state of the first external signal to the Hi state (first step) 1 external signal ON) is stored. In addition, among the processes associated with the control value “3”, as a process when the effect mode shifts to the addition mode M7, it is stored that the process related to the external signal is not performed (none). In other words, when the process associated with the control value “3” is shifted to the initial game number determination mode M4, the output state of the first external signal is changed to the Hi state, while the process shifts to the addition mode M7. In such a case, the output state of the first external signal is not changed to the Hi state. That is, in the present embodiment, the control value “3” corresponds to the third control value, and the process associated with the control value “3” corresponds to the third process.

  As processing associated with the control value “2”, processing for setting a value indicating a predetermined signal switching time in a predetermined timer in the main control RAM 40c (signal switching time set) is stored. As will be described in detail later, the main control CPU 40a does not update the control value of the external signal management counter until the signal switching time elapses after the signal switching time is set to a predetermined timer. For this reason, the process associated with the control value “2” corresponds to a process of limiting the change in the output state of the external signal by limiting the update of the control value of the external signal management counter over the signal switching time. To do. In the present embodiment, the signal switching time corresponds to a predetermined period.

  As processing associated with the control value “1”, the output state of the first external signal and the second external signal is set to the Lo state (the first external signal and the second external signal OFF), and a predetermined signal switching time is set. The processing (signal switching time set) to be set in the main control RAM 40c is stored. Here, “setting the external signal output state to the Lo state” includes maintaining the external signal in the Lo state in addition to changing the external signal in the Hi state to the Lo state. When the external signal is in the Lo state, the main control CPU 40a may perform control for changing to the Lo state or may not perform control for changing the output state of the external signal. In the present embodiment, the control value “1” corresponds to the first control value, and the process associated with the control value “1” corresponds to the first process. Further, the process associated with the control value “1” is a process for restricting the update of the control value of the external signal management counter over the signal switching time, similarly to the process associated with the control value “2”. Therefore, it corresponds to a process for restricting a change in the output state of the external signal. The signal switching time set in the process associated with the control value “1” is the same time as the signal switching time set in the process associated with the control value “2”.

  The process associated with the control value “0” includes a process of changing the output state of the second external signal to the Hi state while changing the output state of the first external signal to the Hi state (second external signal ON). ) Is stored. In the present embodiment, the control value “0” corresponds to the second control value, and the process associated with the control value “0” corresponds to the second process.

  The main control CPU 40a updates the control value of the external signal management counter in a control value update process performed as an interrupt process every predetermined control cycle, and executes a process associated with each control value.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the control value update process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the control value “0” is stored in the external signal management counter (step S201). When the control value “0” is not stored (step S201: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to step S205.

  On the other hand, when the control value “0” is stored (step S201: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the control condition is satisfied (step S202). The control conditions of the present embodiment specify the first control condition that is established by updating the value of the effect mode flag to a value that can specify the initial game number determination mode M4, and the mode M7 by adding the value of the effect mode flag. There is a second control condition that is established by updating to a possible value. In step S202, the main control CPU 40a determines affirmative when either the first control condition or the second control condition is satisfied, while both the first control condition and the second control condition are satisfied. If not, it is determined as negative.

  When the control condition is satisfied (step S202: YES), the main control CPU 40a stores the control value “3” in the external signal management counter (step S203). Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a executes a process associated with the control value “3” (step S204). As described above, the control value “3” is associated with different processing when the effect mode shifts to the addition mode M7 and when the effect mode shifts to the initial game number determination mode M4. Therefore, in step S204, the main control CPU 40a specifies the effect mode from the value set in the effect mode flag, and executes processing according to the specified effect mode.

  Specifically, when the mode is shifted to the addition mode M7, the main control CPU 40a does not perform processing related to the external signal. On the other hand, when shifting to the initial game number determination mode M4, the main control CPU 40a changes the output state of the first external signal to the Hi state. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the control value update process.

  On the other hand, if the control condition is not satisfied (step S202: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the control value update process without storing the control value “3” in the external signal management counter.

  When determining that step S201 is negative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the control value “3” is stored in the external signal management counter (step S205). When the control value “3” is not stored (step S205: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to step S209.

  On the other hand, when the control value “3” is stored (step S205: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c has been started (step S206). When the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c has been started (step S206: YES), the main control CPU 40a updates the control value of the external signal management counter to “2” and stores it (step S207). Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a executes a process associated with the control value “2” (step S208).

  As described above, the main control CPU 40a sets a value indicating the signal switching time in the predetermined timer in the main control RAM 40c in the process associated with the control value “2”. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a measures the signal switching time by subtracting a value set in a predetermined timer by a predetermined value (for example, 1) every predetermined cycle. The main control CPU 40a sets “0 (zero)” to a predetermined timer in the main control RAM 40c, and adds the timer value in the main control RAM 40c by a predetermined value every predetermined period. The signal switching time may be measured. Then, the main control CPU 40a ends the control value update process.

  On the other hand, when the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c has not been started (step S206: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the control value update process without updating the control value of the external signal management counter.

  If step S205 is negative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the control value “2” is stored in the external signal management counter (step S209). When the control value “2” is not stored (step S209: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to step S213.

  On the other hand, when the control value “2” is stored (step S209: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the signal switching time at which measurement is started in step S208 has elapsed (step S210). When the signal switching time has elapsed (step S210: YES), the main control CPU 40a updates the control value of the external signal management counter to “1” and stores it (step S211). Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a executes a process associated with the control value “1” (step S212).

  As described above, the main control CPU 40a sets the output state of the first external signal and the second external signal to the Lo state and sets a value indicating the signal switching time in the process associated with the control value “1”. A predetermined timer in the main control RAM 40c is set. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a measures the signal switching time by subtracting “1” from the value set in the predetermined timer every predetermined period. Then, the main control CPU 40a ends the control value update process.

  On the other hand, when the signal switching time has not elapsed (step S210: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the control value update process without updating the control value of the external signal management counter.

  When determining that step S209 is negative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the signal switching time at which measurement was started in step S212 has elapsed (step S213). When the signal switching time has elapsed (step S213: YES), the main control CPU 40a updates the control value of the external signal management counter to “0” and stores it (step S214). Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a executes a process associated with the control value “0” (step S215). As described above, the main control CPU 40a changes the output state of the second external signal to the Hi state in the process associated with the control value “0”. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the control value update process.

  On the other hand, when the signal switching time has not elapsed (step S213: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the control value update process without updating the control value of the external signal management counter.

  According to the control value update processing as described above, when the control condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a changes the control value of the external signal management counter from the control value “3” → “2” → “1” → “0”. By updating in order and executing processing associated with each control value, it is possible to control the output state of the external signal to change. In other words, the main control CPU 40a performs control for changing the output state of the first external signal and the output state of the second external signal by executing a plurality of processes in a predetermined order when the control condition is satisfied. Is possible.

  Further, according to the control value update processing, when the first control condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a changes the control value of the external signal management counter from the control value “3” → “2” → “1” → “0”. Control for changing the output state of the second external signal from the Lo state to the Hi state is possible by updating in order and executing the process associated with each control value. Further, when the second control condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a updates the control value of the external signal management counter in the order of the control value “3” → “2” → “1” → “0”. By executing the process associated with, it is possible to perform control for changing the output state of the second external signal from the Hi state to the Lo state and then to the Hi state again.

Further, the main control CPU 40a of the present embodiment can change the output state of the external signal in a process different from the process associated with each control value of the external signal management counter.
The main control CPU 40a performs a process of setting the output state of the second external signal to the Lo state on condition that the mode has shifted to the normal mode M1. Further, the main control CPU 40a performs a process of setting the output state of the second external signal to the Hi state on condition that the mode has shifted to the chance mode M5. Further, the main control CPU 40a performs a process of setting the output state of the second external signal to the Lo state on condition that the mode is shifted from the chance mode M5 to the initial game number determination mode M4. At this time, on the condition that the main control CPU 40a has shifted from the chance mode M5 to the initial game number determination mode M4, before the control value “3” is stored in the external signal management counter, the second external signal Set the output state to the Lo state.

Next, an example of a specific change mode of the output state of the external signal in the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, when the production mode is the normal mode M1, the control value “0” is stored in the external signal management counter, and the output states of the first external signal and the second external signal are the Lo state. It has become.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a wins the AT transition lottery and, on the condition that the transition to the preparation mode M2 is determined in the transition destination determination lottery, causes the main control RAM 40c to shift to the preparation mode M2. The value of the mode flag is updated (time t1). At this time, the main control CPU 40a does not change the output states of the first external signal and the second external signal.

  Next, the CPU 40a for main control updates the value of the mode flag so as to shift the effect mode to the initial game number determination mode M4 on the condition that the promotion replay role has been won, and the main control RAM 40c receives the first number of times. Is stored (time t2). At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the control value “3” in the external signal management counter of the main control RAM 40c. When the control value “3” is stored in the external signal management counter on condition that the transition to the initial game number determination mode M4 is performed, the main control CPU 40a performs the first external processing as a process associated with the control value “3”. A process of changing the signal output state to the Hi state is performed.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a sets the control value of the external signal management counter to the control value “2” on condition that the start operation is performed when the control value “3” is stored in the external signal management counter. (Time t3). When the control value “2” is stored in the external signal management counter, the main control CPU 40a sets a value indicating a predetermined signal switching time as a predetermined value in the main control RAM 40c as a process associated with the control value “2”. Perform processing to set the timer. After that, the main control CPU 40a measures the signal switching time by subtracting a predetermined timer value every predetermined period.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a sets the control value of the external signal management counter to the control value “1” on condition that the signal switching time has elapsed when the control value “2” is stored in the external signal management counter. (Time t4). When the control value “1” is stored in the external signal management counter, the main control CPU 40a sets the output states of the first external signal and the second external signal to the Lo state as processing associated with the control value “1”. And a process of setting a value indicating a predetermined signal switching time in a predetermined timer of the main control RAM 40c. After that, the main control CPU 40a measures the signal switching time by subtracting a predetermined timer value every predetermined period.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a sets the control value of the external signal management counter to the control value “0” on condition that the signal switching time has elapsed when the control value “1” is stored in the external signal management counter. (Time t5). When the control value “0” is stored in the external signal management counter, the main control CPU 40a performs a process of changing the output state of the second external signal to the Hi state as a process associated with the control value “0”. Do.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the mode flag so as to shift the effect mode to the ART mode M6 on condition that the first number of fluctuating games have been completed, and stores the number of stays in the main control RAM 40c. (Time t6). At this time, the main control CPU 40a does not change the output states of the first external signal and the second external signal. That is, the output state of the first external signal remains in the Lo state, and the output state of the second external signal remains in the Hi state.

  Also, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the mode flag so as to shift the effect mode to the additional mode M7 on condition that the lottery for shifting to the additional mode M7 is won, and the main control CPU 40a stores the second number of times in the main control RAM 40c. Is stored (time t7). At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the control value “3” in the external signal management counter of the main control RAM 40c. When the control value “3” is stored in the external signal management counter on the condition that the main control CPU 40a shifts to the addition mode M7, the process associated with the control value “3” includes the output state of the external signal. Do not perform processing to change. For this reason, the output state of the first external signal remains in the Lo state, and the output state of the second external signal remains in the Hi state.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a sets the control value of the external signal management counter to the control value “2” on condition that the start operation is performed when the control value “3” is stored in the external signal management counter. (Time t8). When the control value “2” is stored in the external signal management counter, the main control CPU 40a sets a value indicating a predetermined signal switching time as a predetermined value in the main control RAM 40c as a process associated with the control value “2”. Perform processing to set the timer. After that, the main control CPU 40a measures the signal switching time by subtracting a predetermined timer value every predetermined period.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a sets the control value of the external signal management counter to the control value “1” on condition that the signal switching time has elapsed when the control value “2” is stored in the external signal management counter. (Time t9). When the control value “1” is stored in the external signal management counter, the main control CPU 40a sets the output states of the first external signal and the second external signal to the Lo state as processing associated with the control value “1”. And a process of setting a value indicating a predetermined signal switching time in a predetermined timer of the main control RAM 40c. After that, the main control CPU 40a measures the signal switching time by subtracting a predetermined timer value every predetermined period.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a sets the control value of the external signal management counter to the control value “0” on condition that the signal switching time has elapsed when the control value “1” is stored in the external signal management counter. (Time t10). When the control value “0” is stored in the external signal management counter, the main control CPU 40a performs a process of changing the output state of the second external signal to the Hi state as a process associated with the control value “0”. Do.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the mode flag so as to shift the effect mode to the ART mode M6 on the condition that the second number of fluctuating games have been completed (time t11). At this time, the main control CPU 40a does not change the output states of the first external signal and the second external signal. That is, the output state of the first external signal remains in the Lo state, and the output state of the second external signal remains in the Hi state.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the mode flag so as to shift the effect mode to the normal mode M1 on the condition that the stay frequency variation game has ended (time t12). At this time, the main control CPU 40a changes the output state of the second external signal to the Lo state.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 11, when the production mode is the normal mode M1, the main control CPU 40a has won the AT transition lottery and has decided to shift to the chance preparation mode M3 in the transition destination determination lottery. As a condition, the value of the mode flag is updated so as to shift the effect mode to the chance preparation mode M3 (time t21). At this time, the main control CPU 40a does not change the output states of the first external signal and the second external signal.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the mode flag so as to shift the effect mode to the chance mode M5 on condition that the promotion replay combination is won, and stores the specified number of times in the main control RAM 40c ( Time t22). At this time, the main control CPU 40a changes the output state of the second external signal to the Hi state.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the mode flag so as to shift the effect mode to the normal mode M1 on the condition that the specified number of fluctuating games have ended (time t23). At this time, the main control CPU 40a changes the output state of the second external signal to the Lo state.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 12, when the production mode is the normal mode M1, the main control CPU 40a has won the AT transition lottery and has decided to shift to the chance preparation mode M3 in the transition destination determination lottery. As a condition, the value of the mode flag is updated so as to shift the effect mode to the chance preparation mode M3 (time t31). At this time, the main control CPU 40a does not change the output states of the first external signal and the second external signal.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the mode flag so as to shift the effect mode to the chance mode M5 on condition that the promotion replay combination is won, and stores the specified number of times in the main control RAM 40c ( Time t32). At this time, the main control CPU 40a changes the output state of the second external signal to the Hi state.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the mode flag so as to shift the effect mode to the initial game number determination mode M4 on the condition that the lottery for shifting to the initial game number determination mode M4 is won. The first number of times is stored in the control RAM 40c (time point t33). At this time, the main control CPU 40a changes the output state of the second external signal to the Lo state. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a stores the control value “3” in the external signal management counter of the main control RAM 40c. When the control value “3” is stored in the external signal management counter on condition that the transition to the initial game number determination mode M4 is performed, the main control CPU 40a performs the first external processing as a process associated with the control value “3”. A process of changing the signal output state to the Hi state is performed.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a sets the control value of the external signal management counter to the control value “2” on condition that the start operation is performed when the control value “3” is stored in the external signal management counter. (Time t34). When the control value “2” is stored in the external signal management counter, the main control CPU 40a sets a value indicating a predetermined signal switching time as a predetermined value in the main control RAM 40c as a process associated with the control value “2”. Perform processing to set the timer. After that, the main control CPU 40a measures the signal switching time by subtracting a predetermined timer value every predetermined period.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a sets the control value of the external signal management counter to the control value “1” on condition that the signal switching time has elapsed when the control value “2” is stored in the external signal management counter. (Time t35). When the control value “1” is stored in the external signal management counter, the main control CPU 40a sets the output states of the first external signal and the second external signal to the Lo state as processing associated with the control value “1”. And a process of setting a value indicating a predetermined signal switching time in a predetermined timer of the main control RAM 40c. After that, the main control CPU 40a measures the signal switching time by subtracting a predetermined timer value every predetermined period.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a sets the control value of the external signal management counter to the control value “0” on condition that the signal switching time has elapsed when the control value “1” is stored in the external signal management counter. (Time t36). When the control value “0” is stored in the external signal management counter, the main control CPU 40a performs a process of changing the output state of the second external signal to the Hi state as a process associated with the control value “0”. Do.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the mode flag so as to shift the effect mode to the ART mode M6 on condition that the first number of fluctuating games have been completed, and stores the number of stays in the main control RAM 40c. (Time t37). At this time, the main control CPU 40a does not change the output states of the first external signal and the second external signal. That is, the output state of the first external signal remains in the Lo state, and the output state of the second external signal remains in the Hi state.

  Also, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the mode flag so as to shift the effect mode to the additional mode M7 on condition that the lottery for shifting to the additional mode M7 is won, and the main control CPU 40a stores the second number of times in the main control RAM 40c. Is stored (time t38). At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the control value “3” in the external signal management counter of the main control RAM 40c. When the control value “3” is stored in the external signal management counter on the condition that the main control CPU 40a shifts to the addition mode M7, the process associated with the control value “3” includes the output state of the external signal. Do not perform processing to change. For this reason, the output state of the first external signal remains in the Lo state, and the output state of the second external signal remains in the Hi state.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a sets the control value of the external signal management counter to the control value “2” on condition that the start operation is performed when the control value “3” is stored in the external signal management counter. (Time t39). When the control value “2” is stored in the external signal management counter, the main control CPU 40a sets a value indicating a predetermined signal switching time as a predetermined value in the main control RAM 40c as a process associated with the control value “2”. Perform processing to set the timer. After that, the main control CPU 40a measures the signal switching time by subtracting a predetermined timer value every predetermined period.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a sets the control value of the external signal management counter to the control value “1” on condition that the signal switching time has elapsed when the control value “2” is stored in the external signal management counter. (Time t40). When the control value “1” is stored in the external signal management counter, the main control CPU 40a sets the output states of the first external signal and the second external signal to the Lo state as processing associated with the control value “1”. And a process of setting a value indicating a predetermined signal switching time in a predetermined timer of the main control RAM 40c. After that, the main control CPU 40a measures the signal switching time by subtracting a predetermined timer value every predetermined period.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a sets the control value of the external signal management counter to the control value “0” on condition that the signal switching time has elapsed when the control value “1” is stored in the external signal management counter. (Time t41). When the control value “0” is stored in the external signal management counter, the main control CPU 40a performs a process of changing the output state of the second external signal to the Hi state as a process associated with the control value “0”. Do.

  Thereafter, the CPU 40a for main control updates the value of the mode flag so as to shift the effect mode to the ART mode M6 on the condition that the second number of fluctuating games have been completed (time t42). At this time, the main control CPU 40a does not change the output states of the first external signal and the second external signal. That is, the output state of the first external signal remains in the Lo state, and the output state of the second external signal remains in the Hi state.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the mode flag so as to shift the effect mode to the normal mode M1 on the condition that the stay frequency variation game has ended (time t43). At this time, the main control CPU 40a changes the output state of the second external signal to the Lo state.

  As described above, the main control CPU 40a of the present embodiment performs control for outputting the first external signal on the condition that the process shifts to the initial game number determination mode M4 (at time t2 in FIG. 10 and in FIG. 12). Time t33). Further, the main control CPU 40a performs control for outputting the second external signal on condition that the initial game number determination mode M4 is shifted (time t5 in FIG. 10, time t36 in FIG. 12). In the present embodiment, the initial game number determination mode M4 is a mode for determining the initial number of games in the ART mode M6, and an effect mode in which the transition to the ART mode M6 is determined after the first number of variable games is completed. It is. In other words, in this embodiment, when the mode is shifted to the initial game number determination mode M4, the mode is subsequently shifted to the ART mode M6. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the initial game number determination mode M4 and the ART mode M6 can be grasped as a set of effect modes. The main control CPU 40a of this embodiment does not perform control for outputting the second external signal when the initial game number determination mode M4 shifts to the ART mode M6 (time t6 in FIG. 10, FIG. 12 t37).

  As described above, the initial game number determination mode M4 and the ART mode M6 are effect modes that allow the player to stay in the RT1 state. . In addition, the initial game number determination mode M4 and the ART mode M6 are AT states in which the player is instructed so that the recommended operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c can be identified in the variable game. This is an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal mode M1, which is a non-AT state. In the present embodiment, the normal mode M1 corresponds to the normal state, and the initial game number determination mode M4 and the ART mode M6 correspond to the advantageous state. In the present embodiment, the initial game number determination mode M4 and the ART mode M6 correspond to the first advantageous state. The initial game number determination mode M4 corresponds to a special first advantageous state, and the ART mode M6 corresponds to a special first advantageous state.

  The main control CPU 40a of the present embodiment performs control for outputting the second external signal on condition that the mode is shifted to the addition mode M7 (time point t10 in FIG. 10, time point t41 in FIG. 12). As described above, the extra mode M7 is an effect mode in which the player can stay in the RT1 state, and is therefore an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal mode M1 in which the user can stay in the RT0 state. In addition, the addition mode M7 is a normal mode that is a non-AT state because the recommended operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is an AT state instructed by the player to be identifiable in a variable game. This is an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than M1. The addition mode M7 is an effect mode that can be shifted from the ART mode M6. In the present embodiment, the addition mode M7 corresponds to the second advantageous state.

  In the present embodiment, the extra mode M7 is an effect mode in which the number of stays (initial game number) in the ART mode M6 determined in the initial game number determination mode M4 can be added. That is, the initial game number determination mode M4, the ART mode M6, and the extra mode M7 can be grasped as production modes related to each other. In the present embodiment, specific advantageous states are configured including the initial game number determination mode M4, the ART mode M6, and the addition mode M7.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, the transition from the normal mode M1 to the initial game number determination mode M4 can be grasped as a transition from the normal state to a specific advantageous state. In the present embodiment, the transition from the ART mode M6 to the additional mode M7 can be grasped as a transition of the state of the gaming machine in a specific advantageous state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the initial game number determination mode M4 and the extra mode M7 are effect modes in which the number of stays in the ART mode M6 can be added, and therefore can be grasped as an effect mode more advantageous than the ART mode M6. When the main control CPU 40a shifts from the ART mode M6 to the addition mode M7 in a specific advantageous state including the initial game number determination mode M4, the ART mode M6, and the addition mode M7, Control for outputting the second external signal is performed (time t10 in FIG. 10, time t41 in FIG. 12). On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a outputs the second external signal in a specific advantageous state when shifting from the initial game number determination mode M4 to the ART mode M6 and when shifting from the addition mode M7 to the ART mode M6. Control for outputting is not performed (time points t6 and t11 in FIG. 10, time points t37 and t42 in FIG. 12). In other words, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a outputs the second external signal when shifting to the production mode more advantageous than the production mode before the transition in the specific advantageous state, but before the transition. The second external signal is not output in the case of shifting to the production mode that is less advantageous than the production mode.

  The main control CPU 40a of this embodiment performs control for outputting the second external signal on condition that the mode is shifted to the chance mode M5 (time t22 in FIG. 11 and time t32 in FIG. 12). As described above, the chance mode M5 is an effect mode in which the player can stay in the RT1 state. Therefore, the chance mode M5 is an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal mode M1 and the chance preparation mode M3 in which the user can stay in the RT0 state. The chance mode M5 is a normal mode that is a non-AT state because the recommended operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is instructed so that the player can be identified in a variable game. This is an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than M1.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a performs control for outputting the first external signal and the second external signal on condition that the chance mode M5 is shifted to the initial game number determination mode M4 (time points t33 and t34 in FIG. 12). ). As described above, the chance mode M5 is an effect mode in which an opportunity to shift to the initial game number determination mode M4 is given, while there is a possibility of shifting to the normal mode M1 without shifting to the initial game number determination mode M4. is there. In other words, the chance mode M5 is provided with an opportunity to shift to the ART mode M6 via the initial game number determination mode M4, and on the other hand, there is a possibility that the transition to the normal mode M1 without shifting to the ART mode M6. It is. On the other hand, the initial game number determination mode M4 is an effect mode immediately before the transition to the ART mode M6, and is an effect mode in which it is determined that the transition to the ART mode M6 is subsequently performed. For this reason, the chance mode M5 can be grasped as an effect mode having a lower advantage for the player than the initial game number determination mode M4.

  In the present embodiment, in the preparation mode M2, since the output state of the second external signal is the Lo state, the process proceeds from the preparation mode M2 to the initial game number determination mode M4, and the process associated with the control value “3” is performed. The output state of the second external signal when it is performed becomes the Lo state (time t2 in FIG. 10). In the present embodiment, in the chance mode M5, the output state of the second external signal is the Hi state, but when the mode is shifted from the chance mode M5 to the initial game number determination mode M4, it is associated with the control value “3”. Prior to performing the above processing, the output state of the second external signal is changed to the Lo state (time t33 in FIG. 12). Therefore, in the present embodiment, the output state of the second external signal when the process associated with the control value “3” is performed on the condition that the process has shifted to the initial game number determination mode M4 is the Lo state. .

  On the other hand, in the ART mode M6, since the output state of the second external signal is the Hi state, the shift from the ART mode M6 to the addition mode M7 is performed, and the process associated with the control value “3” is performed. 2 The output state of the external signal becomes the Hi state (time t7 in FIG. 10, time t38 in FIG. 12). For this reason, in the present embodiment, the output state of the second external signal when the process associated with the control value “3” is performed on the condition that the mode has shifted to the addition mode M7 is the Hi state.

  As described above, the process associated with the control value “3” changes the output state of the first external signal to the Hi state when the process shifts to the initial game number determination mode M4. In the case of shifting to M7, the output state of the first external signal is not changed to the Hi state. That is, the process associated with the control value “3” changes the output state of the first external signal to the Hi state when the output state of the second external signal is the Lo state, while the second external signal When the output state is the Hi state, the output state of the first external signal is not changed to the Hi state. In the present embodiment, when the process associated with the control value “3” is performed, the output state of the second external signal being in the Lo state corresponds to a specific condition. In other words, in the present embodiment, shifting to the initial game number determination mode M4, that is, shifting to a specific advantageous state corresponds to a specific condition.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a changes the output state of the first external signal to the Hi state in the process associated with the control value “3”, and then performs the process associated with the control value “2”. Until the signal switching time set in elapses, the output state of the first external signal is not changed (time t2 to t4 in FIG. 10, time t33 to t35 in FIG. 12). The main control CPU 40a is set in the process associated with the control value “1” after changing the output state of the second external signal to the Lo state in the process associated with the control value “1”. Until the signal switching time elapses, the output state of the second external signal is not changed (time points 9 to t10 in FIG. 10, time points t40 to t41 in FIG. 12). Thus, after changing the output state of the external signal, the main control CPU 40a does not change the output state of the external signal over a predetermined signal switching time.

According to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) The external signals include a first external signal output when shifting to the initial game number determination mode M4 and a second external signal output when shifting to the addition mode M7. Therefore, the main control CPU 40a can perform control to output an external signal corresponding to the effect mode to be shifted. In particular, the main control CPU 40a can control to output an external signal not only when shifting to the initial game number determination mode M4 but also when shifting to the addition mode M7. According to this, an external signal can be appropriately output.

  (2) In particular, in an external device that inputs an external signal, when performing a predetermined effect based on the input external signal, it is possible to make the player feel a great number of times of transition to an effect mode that is advantageous to the player. Therefore, it can contribute to the improvement of interest in games.

  (3) The main control CPU 40a updates the control value of the external signal management counter and sequentially executes the processing associated with each control value to output the first external signal and the second external signal. Control is possible. For this reason, the external signal management counter does not have to store a plurality of control values when performing control for outputting a plurality of external signals. Therefore, the control for outputting a plurality of external signals can be simplified.

  (4) Since the extra mode M7 is an effect mode in which the stay period of the ART mode M6 may be extended, it can be said that the add-on mode M7 is an effect mode having a game property different from the ART mode M6. Then, the main control CPU 40a does not only enter the initial game number determination mode M4, that is, not only when it is determined to subsequently shift to the ART mode M6, but also after the transition to the ART mode M6. An external signal can also be output when the process moves to M7. For this reason, for example, in a case where an external device that inputs an external signal performs a predetermined effect based on the input external signal, it is possible to make the player feel a great number of times of transition to an effect mode that is advantageous to the player.

  (5) As long as the mode is shifted to the initial game number determination mode M4, it is determined that the mode is subsequently shifted to the ART mode M6. That is, the transition from the initial game number determination mode M4 to the ART mode M6 is already determined when the initial game number determination mode M4 is shifted, and is independent of the transition to the initial game number determination mode M4. It is not determined. The main control CPU 40a does not output the second external signal when the initial game number determination mode M4 shifts to the ART mode M6. According to this, for example, in a case where an external device that inputs an external signal performs a predetermined effect based on the input external signal, the ART mode that has already been determined at the time of transition to the initial game number determination mode M4 Although the transition to M6 has only occurred, it is possible to suppress the player's excessive feeling of expectation.

  (6) Since the output state after the change is maintained at least until the signal switching time elapses after the output state of the external signal is changed, the output state of the external signal to the external device that inputs the external signal Can be recognized appropriately.

  (7) The main control CPU 40a can perform control to output the first external signal when the CPU 40a shifts to a specific advantageous state including the initial game number determination mode M4, the ART mode M6, and the addition mode M7. On the other hand, when the production mode shifts within a specific advantageous state, it is possible to control to output the second external signal. Therefore, the main control CPU 40a can perform control to output an external signal corresponding to the effect mode to be shifted. In particular, the main control CPU 40a can perform control to output an external signal not only when shifting to a specific advantageous state but also when the effect mode shifts within the specific advantageous state. According to this, for example, when an external device that inputs an external signal performs a predetermined effect based on the input external signal, the player can feel a greater number of times of transition to an effect mode advantageous to the player. . Therefore, it can contribute to the improvement of interest in games.

  (8) The second external signal is output when the transition is made to a specific advantageous state or when the production mode is shifted within the specific advantageous state. In particular, it is possible to perform control to output the second external signal not only when the state shifts to a specific advantageous state but also when the effect mode shifts within the specific advantageous state. According to this, when performing a predetermined effect based on the input second external signal, it is possible to make the player feel a great number of times of transition to the effect mode advantageous to the player. Therefore, it can contribute to the improvement of interest in games.

  (9) The main control CPU 40a updates the control value of the external signal management counter and sequentially executes the process associated with each control value, thereby changing the output state of the second external signal from the Lo state to the Hi state. Control for changing and control for changing to the Hi state again after changing from the Hi state to the Lo state are possible. For this reason, the external signal management counter does not need to store a plurality of control values when performing a plurality of types of control as a control for changing the output state of the second external signal. Therefore, the control for changing the output state of the second external signal can be simplified.

  (10) The second external signal is not only when shifting from the ART mode M6 to the addition mode M7, but also when shifting to the initial game number determination mode M4, that is, when shifting to the ART mode M6 is determined. Is also output. For this reason, for example, in a case where an external device that inputs the second external signal performs a predetermined effect based on the input second external signal, the player feels a large number of times that the player has switched to the effect mode advantageous to the player. Can do.

  (11) The main control CPU 40a updates the control value of the external signal management counter and sequentially executes the processing associated with each control value, thereby changing the output state of the external signal over the signal switching time. Can be executed. According to this, since the output state of the external signal is maintained until the signal switching time elapses, the external device that inputs the external signal is appropriately made aware of the change in the output state of the external signal. be able to.

  (12) The main control CPU 40a updates the output values of the first external signal and the second external signal by updating the control values of the external signal management counter and sequentially executing the processes associated with the control values. After changing to the state, only the second external signal of the first external signal and the second external signal can be changed to the Hi state. That is, the main control CPU 40a can not only control the output state of a plurality of external signals by updating the control value of the external signal management counter and sequentially executing the processing associated with each control value, but also externally. Different output states can be controlled for each signal.

  (13) When executing the processing associated with the control value “3”, the main control CPU 40a can execute different processing depending on the game situation. According to this, the main control CPU 40a executes a plurality of processes according to the game situation by updating the control value of the external signal management counter and sequentially executing the process associated with each control value. Is possible. Therefore, when executing a plurality of processes according to the game situation, the control of the output state of the external signal by the main control CPU 40a can be simplified.

  (14) In particular, when executing the process associated with the control value “3”, the main control CPU 40a can execute different processes depending on the output state of the second external signal. Specifically, when the output state of the second external signal is the Lo state, the main control CPU 40a changes the output state of the first external signal to the Hi state as a process associated with the control value “3”. On the other hand, when the output state of the second external signal is the Hi state, the process associated with the control value “3” is not executed as the process of changing the output state of the first external signal. According to this, the control of the output state of the external signal by the main control CPU 40a can be simplified while making the output state relevant to each of the plurality of external signals.

  (15) The first external signal and the second external signal are external signals output from different connection terminals among the plurality of connection terminals 40d. For this reason, the manager of the gaming machine can change which external signal of the first external signal and the second external signal is output to the external device 50 by selecting the connection method of the connection terminal 40d. it can. For example, when the connection terminal 40d is connected so that the first external signal can be output to the external device 50, the number of times of transition to the initial game number determination mode M4 can be accurately grasped. That is, it is possible to accurately grasp the number of times of transition to a specific advantageous state that includes the initial game number determination mode M4, the ART mode M6, and the addition mode M7. Further, for example, when the connection terminal 40d is connected so that the second external signal can be output to the external device 50, the number of times of shifting to the advantageous state can be felt more. For example, when the connection terminal 40d is connected so that both the first external signal and the second external signal can be output to the external device 50, the transition of the effect mode can be grasped in more detail.

Each embodiment may be changed as follows.
The main control CPU 40a does not have to perform the transfer destination determination lottery separately from the AT shift lottery, and may distribute the preparation mode M2 or the chance preparation mode M3 depending on the result of the AT shift lottery. Good. In other words, the main control CPU 40a may determine whether to shift to the AT state and whether to shift to the preparation mode M2 or the chance preparation mode M3 by one lottery.

  The main control CPU 40a wins the bell role when winning the winning number in which the bell role is determined as the role allowing the winning in one or both of the preparation mode M2 and the chance preparation mode M3. You may determine the instruction number for which the pressing order was defined.

The main control CPU 40a may be controlled to always shift to the addition mode M7 once after shifting to the ART mode M6.
The main control CPU 40a may perform control in the addition mode M7 so as to add a second number of times that is the number of stays in the addition mode M7.

The main control CPU 40a may subtract the stay count every time a variable game is performed in either one or both of the initial game number determination mode M4 and the extra mode M7.
The control method in the initial game number addition process may be changed as appropriate. For example, the main control CPU 40a may determine not only whether or not to add the initial number of games but also the number of times to be added as the number of initial added games by lottery using a predetermined random number. Further, the control method in the addition process may be changed as appropriate. For example, the main control CPU 40a may determine not only whether or not to perform the addition, but also the number of times to be added as the number of additional games by lottery using a predetermined random number.

  The main control CPU 40a may not store the specific number of times as the number of stays when shifting to the initial game number determination mode. That is, it is not necessary to guarantee a specific number of times as the initial number of games.

  -The addition mode M7 may be appropriately changed as long as it is an effect mode that is more advantageous to the player than the ART mode M6. For example, the main control CPU 40a may add the number of stays even in the ART mode M6. In this case, the main control CPU 40a may perform control in the addition mode M7 such that the expected value of the number of additions per symbol variation game is higher than in the ART mode M6. Further, the main control CPU 40a performs control so that the determination probability of the instruction number for which the push order for winning the bell role is determined is higher when staying in the addition mode M7 and when staying in the ART mode M6. May be.

  Even if the main control CPU 40a wins the bell spilling role and shifts to the RT0 state in some or all of the initial game number determination mode M4, the ART mode M6, and the extra mode M7, the number of stays May remain in the current production mode without shifting to the normal mode M1. In this case, the main control CPU 40a wins the winning number in which the promoted replay role is determined as the role allowing the winning in some or all of the initial game number determination mode M4, the ART mode M6, and the extra mode M7. In this case, an instruction number in which a pressing order for winning the promoted replay combination is determined may be determined. According to this, in the initial game number determination mode M4, the ART mode M6, and the extra mode M7, when the number of stays staying in the ART mode M6 remains, the player accidentally wins the bell spilling role and enters the RT0 state. Even in the case of transition, it is possible to return to the RT1 state by winning the promotion replay role afterwards.

  -You may change suitably the timing which transfers production | presentation mode. For example, the main control CPU 40a stores a transition flag indicating the transition of the effect mode in the main control RAM 40c when the transition of the effect mode is determined in the internal lottery process or the end process of the game progress process. Then, the main control CPU 40a may shift the effect mode at a predetermined timing when the shift flag is stored. At this time, as the predetermined timing, the end time of the special symbol variation game of this time (when the end processing is terminated in the current game progress processing) may be adopted, or at the start of the special symbol variation game after the next time. (When a start operation is accepted in the game progress processing after the next time) may be adopted.

  The main control CPU 40a sequentially selects each winning number in the role lottery and performs the unit lottery process for each winning number that is the lottery target. However, the lottery method for the role lottery is not limited to this. For example, a winning number lottery table in which an acquirable random number value and a winning number are stored in association with each other in advance is provided, and the main control CPU 40a determines which winning value is selected in the winning number lottery table. A role lottery may be performed by determining whether the value is assigned to a number.

  The main control CPU 40a may change the output state of the external signal to the Lo state when a predetermined time has elapsed after changing the output state of each external signal to the Hi state. At this time, the main control CPU 40a may update the control value of the external signal management counter and change the output state of the external signal to the Lo state by executing a process associated with each control value. In a process different from the process associated with each control value, the output state of the external signal may be changed to the Lo state.

The signal switching time set in the process associated with the control value “1” and the signal switching time set in the process associated with the control value “2” may be different times.
The content of the process associated with each control value of the external signal management counter may be changed. For example, the process for setting the signal switching time may not be included. In this case, for example, after changing the output state of the external signal to the Hi state, the main control CPU 40a can quickly set the output state of the external signal to the Lo state without waiting until the signal switching time elapses. it can.

  The processing associated with the control value “3” of the external signal management counter may differ depending on the output state of the first external signal instead of the output state of the second external signal, for example. The contents of the processing may be varied according to the production mode before the transition. In other words, it is only necessary that the contents of processing differ depending on the game situation. Further, the processing associated with the control value “3” may be the same regardless of the game situation.

  Of the processes associated with the control values of the external signal management counter, the contents of the processes associated with control values other than the control value “3” may be varied depending on the game situation. .

  When the control value is stored in the external signal management counter when the control condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a stores the control value “3”, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, by storing the control value “2” and updating the control value in the order “2” → “1” → “0”, the process associated with each control value except the control value “3” is performed. You may perform in order.

The control condition for storing the control value in the external signal management counter may be changed as appropriate. For example, the main control CPU 40a may use the transition to the ART mode M6 as a control condition.
The control value stored in the external signal management counter may be 3 types or less, or 5 types or more.

  -Conditions for outputting each external signal may be changed as appropriate. For example, the main control CPU 40a may control to output the first external signal on the condition that the ART mode M6 is shifted instead of the transition to the initial game number determination mode M4. Further, the main control CPU 40a may perform control so as not to output the first external signal when the transition to the initial game number determination mode M4 is triggered. Further, the main control CPU 40a may perform control so as not to output the second external signal when the mode is shifted to the chance mode M5.

  The main control CPU 40a may perform control so that the second external signal is output every time the transition to the predetermined effect mode is performed a plurality of times. For example, the main control CPU 40a may perform control so that the second external signal is output every time the transition to the addition mode M7 is performed twice.

The first external signal and the second external signal may be signals output from the same connection terminal.
The first external signal may be omitted. In this case, if the control CPU 40a is capable of outputting at least the second external signal, the external device 50 that receives the second external signal performs a predetermined effect based on the input second external signal. By doing so, the number of times of shifting to the advantageous state can be felt more.

-You may change suitably the kind of production mode.
-You may change suitably the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a-21c for making various prizes win. For example, as an operation mode for winning the Seven role, the pressing positions of the stop buttons 21a to 21c may not be determined. That is, the main control CPU 40a may win a seven combination regardless of the pressing position as long as the pressing order matches.

  ・ Push order to win a Seven role as a promoted replay role when winning a winning number with a promoted replay role as a role that allows winning, and a push that cannot win the Seven role When the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated at the position, a promoted replay combination different from the seven combination may win.

  -The type of combination may be changed as appropriate. For example, a bonus combination that defines a bonus game as a prize may be provided. In bonus games, the probability of winning a predetermined payout in internal lottery is higher than in non-bonus games. For this reason, the bonus game can be grasped as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. In this case, the main control CPU 40a may control to output an external signal on condition that the bonus game starts.

The slot machine 10 may include a 1-bet button that allows an operation of betting one medal out of credits in addition to or instead of the bet button 18.
The slot machine 10 may include a single board in which the functions of the main board 40 and the sub board 41 are integrated. The function of the main board 40 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. The main control CPU 40a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

The main control CPU 40a, the main control ROM 40b, and the main control RAM 40c may be configured as a one-chip microcomputer.
The function of the sub board 41 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. For example, the slot machine 10 may include a display board that specially controls the effect display device 13, a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp 14, and an audio board that specially controls the speaker 15. You may further provide the control board which controls a group collectively. The sub control CPU 41a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

The slot machine 10 may be a gaming machine that uses a gaming medium different from medals. For example, the game medium may be a game ball.
The slot machine 10 may be configured to be connectable to an external device 50 other than the data counter. As the external device 50, for example, a hall computer installed in a game room management room or the like for managing the operation state of the slot machine 10 may be employed. In this case, the manager of the game hall can grasp in detail the state of transition of the effect mode in the slot machine 10 by the hall computer that has input an external signal from the slot machine 10.

  The above embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine. In a pachinko machine, a predetermined winning lottery is performed when a game ball enters the start opening, and a symbol variation game is displayed based on the result of the corresponding lottery. After the winning display result is derived, the winning game is awarded. In addition, in a pachinko machine, after the winning game is over, as an advantageous state advantageous to the player, a high probability state in which the probability of winning in the winning lottery is higher than the normal state (so-called probability fluctuation state) Or, there is a case in which a state of improving the entrance rate (so-called high base state) is given in which the probability that the game ball enters the predetermined start port is higher than the normal state. In such a pachinko gaming machine, the main control CPU 40a may be able to control to output an external signal on condition that the above-described transition to the high probability state or the entrance rate improvement state.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The output control means does not change the output state of the external signal for a predetermined period after changing the output state of the external signal.

  (B) an output control means capable of controlling an external signal to be output to the outside of the machine, and a transition control means for controlling the transition of the state of the gaming machine; And a specific advantageous state configured to include a plurality of advantageous states that are more advantageous to the player than the normal state, and the external signals include a first external signal and a second external signal. The output control means performs control for outputting the first external signal on condition that the normal state shifts to the specific advantageous state, and the state shifts in the specific advantageous state. A gaming machine that performs control for outputting the second external signal as a condition.

  M1 ... Normal mode (normal state), M2 ... Preparation mode, M3 ... Chance preparation mode, M4 ... Initial game number determination mode (advantageous state, first advantageous state, special first advantageous state, specific advantageous state), M5 ... Chance mode (advantageous state), M6 ... ART mode (advantageous state, first advantageous state, special first advantageous state, specific advantageous state), M7 ... Additional mode (advantageous state, second advantageous state, specific advantageous state) State), 40 ... main board, 40a ... main control CPU (output control means, transition control means), 40c ... main control RAM (storage means).

Claims (4)

Output control means capable of outputting an external signal to the outside of the machine;
Transition control means for controlling transition of the state of the gaming machine,
The state of the gaming machine includes a normal state and an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state.
The external signal includes a first external signal and a second external signal,
The output control means includes
Performing control for outputting the first external signal on condition that the advantageous state shifts to the first advantageous state;
A gaming machine that performs control for outputting the second external signal on condition that a transition from the first advantageous state to a second advantageous state that can be shifted is made. Comprising storage means capable of storing predetermined control values;
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the output control means executes a first process associated with the first control value among the control values, updates the control value to a second control value, and The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein control for outputting the first external signal and the second external signal is possible by executing a second process associated with a control value. The second advantageous state is a state in which the stay period of the first advantageous state can be extended,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the output control means performs control for outputting the second external signal on condition that the first advantageous state shifts to the second advantageous state. The first advantageous state includes a special first advantageous state and a special first advantageous state;
When the special first advantageous state is entered, the special first advantageous state is subsequently entered,
The special first advantageous state is a state in which an initial stay period of the special first advantageous state is determined,
The output control means does not perform control for outputting the second external signal when the special first advantageous state shifts to the special first advantageous state. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

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