JP2018094428A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of reducing data capacity required for a lottery related to privilege impartment.SOLUTION: Grouping means can perform in one game: first grouping converting many kinds of information capable of identifying an object winning combination into first information so that a first group number is obtained; and second grouping converting many kinds of information capable of identifying the object winning combination into second information different from the first information so that a second group number different from the first group number is obtained. Privilege lottery means can perform in one game: a first privilege lottery deriving a result by a lottery using the first information and a first privilege lottery table; and a second privilege lottery deriving a result by a lottery using the second information and a second privilege lottery table. In the first grouping, a first object winning combination and a second object winning are converted into different first information; in the second grouping, the first object winning and the second object winning are converted into the same second information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 21

Description

  The present invention relates to a game table represented by a ball ball game machine (pachinko machine), a revolving game machine (slot machine), an enclosed game machine, or a medalless slot machine.

  Conventionally, a game console has a main control unit and a sub-control unit that are connected by one-way communication from the main control unit, and it is possible to grant a privilege that makes it easy to obtain profits that are given according to game results Some of them are configured to execute the lottery regarding the granting of the privilege only at the main control unit. For example, Patent Document 1.

Japanese Patent No. 5770922

  However, the lottery concerning the granting of privileges requires a huge amount of data, and the main control unit with the upper limit of the data capacity cannot perform a complicated lottery, and it is difficult to enhance the interest of the game It has become.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine that can reduce the data capacity required for the lottery regarding the provision of a privilege.

A gaming table according to the present invention is provided with a plurality of types of symbols, a plurality of reels that are rotationally driven, a stop button that is operated to individually stop the rotation of the plurality of reels, a rendering means, An effect control means for controlling the effect means, and a game table capable of giving a benefit according to the stopped state of the plurality of reels and giving a privilege for facilitating acquisition of the benefit, Internal lottery means for deriving a winning combination by lottery, grouping means capable of performing grouping for converting a plurality of types of information based on at least some of the internal winning combinations into one piece of information, and A privilege lottery means for executing a privilege lottery for granting a privilege, and a privilege lottery table storage means for storing a privilege lottery table used in the privilege lottery, the privilege lottery table being a first privilege A selection table and a second privilege lottery table in which the lottery value allocation is different from the first privilege lottery table, and the grouping means has the first group number as the grouping. A first group that converts a plurality of types of information that can identify the target combination into one information (hereinafter referred to as “first information”), and a second group that is different from the first group number A second grouping that converts a plurality of types of information that can identify the target combination so as to be a number into one information different from the first information (hereinafter referred to as “second information”), The bonus lottery means is executable in one game, and the bonus lottery means, as the bonus lottery, a first bonus lottery that derives a result by lottery using the first information and the bonus bonus lottery table. , The bonus lottery and The second bonus lottery that derives the result by lottery using the second information and the second bonus lottery table can be executed in one game. And a second target combination different from the first target combination, and in the first grouping, the first target combination and the second target combination are different from each other. In the second grouping, the first target combination and the second target combination are converted into the same second information.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to reduce the data capacity required for the lottery related to the provision of the privilege.

FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side). The circuit block diagram of a control part is shown. It is a figure which shows an example of an effective line. It is a figure which expand | deploys and shows planarly the arrangement | sequence of the symbol given to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112). (A) It is a figure which shows the kind of winning combination (including an operating combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the number of payout of each winning combination. (A) It is a figure which shows the kind of winning combination (including an operating combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the number of payout of each winning combination. It is a figure which shows an internal winning combination, winning number S, and a name. It is a figure which shows an internal winning combination, winning number S, and a name. FIG. 6 is a transition diagram of the gaming state and the re-game winning state of the slot machine 100. It is an example of the general combination lottery table which prescribed | regulated the lottery data of the general combination. It is an example of the general combination lottery table which prescribed | regulated the lottery data of the general combination. It is an example of a special role lottery table that defines special lottery data. It is the figure which showed the stop mode of the symbol in time series at the time of making internal winning for a specific small role and stopping the reels 110-112 in the order of forward pressing operation. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the internal lottery process in the main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the winning number S grouping process in an internal lottery process. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of grouping A in winning number S grouping process. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of the bit data for grouping A. (C) In the internal lottery using the general combination lottery table, it is the figure which showed the flow of the processing of grouping A when re-game combination 1-2-4 of winning number S = 9 wins an internal winning. It is the figure which showed an example of the conversion table for grouping B. It is the figure which showed an example of the conversion table for grouping C (AT set number lottery conversion table). It is the figure which showed an example of the conversion table for grouping C (conversion table for state transfer lottery). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the effect state related process at the time of the game start in the main control part main process. (A) It is the figure which showed an example of the AT set number lottery table of a normal production state. (B)-(d) It is the figure which showed an example of the AT set number lottery table of AT production state. It is the figure which showed an example of the state transfer lottery table in AT production state. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the effect state related process at the time of the game end in the main control part main process. (A) It is a flowchart of the main process which CPU404 of the 1st sub control part 400 performs. (B) It is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of the 1st sub control part 400. FIG. (C) is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main process of a 2nd sub control part. (B) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the command reception interruption process of a 2nd sub control part. (C) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the timer interruption process of a 2nd sub control part. (D) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the image control process of a 2nd sub control part. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the internal winning command reception process performed in a 1st sub control part main process and a 2nd sub control part main process. (B) When the first sub-control unit 400 or the second sub-control unit 500 sets the production data for the watermelon notification effect, the watermelon notification effect (image) displayed on the effect image display device 157 at the start of the game. It is an example. (C) When the first sub-control unit 400 or the second sub-control unit 500 sets production data for the cherry notification effect, the cherry notification effect (image) displayed on the effect image display device 157 at the start of the game. It is an example.

<Embodiment 1>
Hereinafter, the gaming machine (slot machine) according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the reels 110 to 112 are configured by affixing the belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member. When viewed from the player, the symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are generally displayed three in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Then, by rotating the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 110 to 112 functions as a display device that displays a plurality of combinations of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display device. In this embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 100. However, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

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

  The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp indicating a winning line (valid line) 114 that is valid (the valid line will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 3). The notification lamp 123 is, for example, a lamp that informs the player that a specific winning combination (specifically, a bonus) has been won internally in an internal lottery to be described later or that a bonus game is in progress. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The replay lamp 122 informs the player that the current game can be replayed (the medal need not be inserted) when winning a replay which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game. It is a lamp. The reel panel lamp 128 is an effect lamp.

  The bet buttons 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 100. In this embodiment, each time the bet button 130 is pressed, a maximum of 3 cards are inserted, 2 when the bet button 131 is pressed, and 3 when the bet button 132 is pressed. It has become so. Hereinafter, the bet button 132 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. The game medal insertion lamp 129 lights up the number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a prescribed number of medals are inserted, the game start is informed that the game can be started. The lamp 121 is turned on.

  The medal slot 141 is an slot for a player to insert a medal when starting a game. That is, the medal can be inserted electronically by the bet buttons 130 to 132, or an actual medal can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 141. is there.

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

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

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by operating the start lever 135, and are associated with the reels 110 to 112. Note that a light emitter may be provided inside each stop button 137 to 139, and when the stop button 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitter may be turned on to notify the player.

  Hereinafter, an operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. In addition, reels that are stopped in response to these stop operations are sequentially referred to as a first stop reel, a second stop reel, and a third stop reel. Furthermore, the order of stopping the stop buttons 137 to 139 in order to stop all the rotating reels 110 to 112 is referred to as an operation order (or a pressing order). Further, an operation order in which the first stop operation is the left reel 110 and the second stop operation is the stop operation of the middle reel 111 is referred to as a forward push operation order (or forward push), and the first stop operation is the right The stop operation in which the reel 112 is used and then the second stop operation is the stop operation of the middle reel 111 is referred to as a reverse push operation sequence (or reverse push).

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

  Below the stop button unit 136 is provided a title panel 162 for displaying the model name and pasting various types of certificate. At the lower part of the title panel 162, a medal payout opening 155 and a medal tray 161 are provided. The sound hole 145 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right portions of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for exciting games. An effect device 160 is disposed above the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided above the effect device 160.

  The effect device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 including two right shutters 163a and a left shutter 163b that can be opened and closed in a horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 157 (effect image) disposed on the back side of the shutter 163. And a display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 appears on the front side (player side) of the slot machine 100 when the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened horizontally outward in front of the liquid crystal display device 157. It has become.

  It should be noted that the display device is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, but may be any display device capable of displaying various effect images and various game information. For example, a multi-segment display (7-segment display), a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, a plasma display , A reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decorative object (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen may be hidden by the decorative object, so that the display screen looks irregular. In the present embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may be a curved surface.

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

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

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used in the internal lottery of a winning combination, and reel stop. ROM 306 for storing position, RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time, number of times, and the like WDT (watchdog timer) 314 is mounted. Note that other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 described later.

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

  The main control unit 300 operates based on a clock output from the crystal oscillator 315a, and when a power is turned on, a random number generation circuit 316 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in a range of 0 to 65535, is turned on. An activation signal output circuit 338 that outputs an activation signal (reset signal) is provided, and the CPU 304 starts game control when the activation signal is input from the activation signal output circuit 338 (main control unit main described later) Start processing).

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

  When the sensor circuit 320 detects the H level of the start lever 135 sensor, a signal indicating this detection is output to the random number generation circuit 316. Receiving this signal, the random number generation circuit 316 latches the value at that timing and stores it in a register that stores the random value used for the lottery.

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

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

  The index sensor of the reel 110, the index sensor of the reel 111, and the index sensor of the reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions of the reels 110 to 112, and become L level each time a light shielding piece provided on the reel frame passes. Become. When detecting this signal, the CPU 304 determines that the reel has made one rotation, and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero.

  The main control unit 300 is provided in a drive circuit 322 for driving a stepping motor provided in the reel devices 110 to 112, a drive circuit 324 for driving a solenoid provided in a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, and a medal payout device 180. A driving circuit 326 for driving the motor, various lamps 339 (a winning line display lamp 120, a notification lamp 123, a game medal insertion possible lamp 124, a re-game lamp 122, a game medal insertion lamp 129, a game start lamp 121, and a stored number display. A driving circuit 328 for driving the device 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127).

  Further, an information output circuit 334 (external concentration terminal board 248) is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is connected to an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 334. The game information (for example, game state) of the slot machine 100 is output to the information input circuit 652 provided.

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

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

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

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

  The first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a sound source IC 418, and the sound source IC 418 is provided with speakers 272 and 277 via an output interface. The sound source IC 418 controls sound output from the amplifiers and speakers 272 and 277 in accordance with a command from the CPU 404. The sound source IC 418 is connected to an S-ROM (sound ROM) in which audio data is stored. The audio data acquired from the ROM is amplified by an amplifier and output from the speakers 272 and 277. Further, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 422, and various lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel 162 lamp, effect button 190) are connected to the drive circuit 422 via an input / output interface. Lamp, etc.) are connected.

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

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

  The CPU 504 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 506 to the counter timer 512 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 512 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 404 at each interrupt time. The CPU 504 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  The second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a drive circuit 530 that drives a motor of the shutter 163, and the drive circuit 530 is provided with a shutter 163 via an output interface. The drive circuit 530 outputs a drive signal to a stepping motor (not shown) provided in the shutter 163 in response to a command from the CPU 504. The second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a sensor circuit 532, and a shutter sensor 538 is connected to the sensor circuit 532 via an input interface. The CPU 504 monitors the state of the shutter sensor 538 every interruption time.

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

<Effective line>
Next, the above-described effective line will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effective line.

  The effective line is a line used for determining whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination to be described later is displayed (whether or not they are aligned) among the above five winning lines 114. As shown in FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, one effective line L1 composed of a left reel middle stage symbol (reference numeral 4), a middle reel middle stage symbol (reference numeral 5) and a right reel middle stage symbol (symbol 6) is effective. A line is provided. Note that the position of the effective line is not limited to the middle horizontal line, and may be another line (for example, an upper horizontal line, a lower horizontal line, or the like).

  The effective line is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. In the present embodiment, when the number of inserted medals is less than 3, the game cannot be started, and when the 3 medals are bet, the effective line L1 becomes effective and the start lever 135 is operated. A game can be started (three-game). The number of effective lines is not limited to one line. Therefore, for example, a lower right effective line composed of a left reel upper symbol (reference numeral 1), a middle reel middle symbol (reference numeral 5) and a right reel lower symbol (reference numeral 9), a left reel lower symbol (reference numeral 7), and a middle reel. Upper right effective line composed of middle symbol (reference 5) and right reel upper symbol (reference 3), left reel upper symbol (reference 1), middle reel upper symbol (reference 2) and right reel upper symbol (reference 3) An upper effective line or the like constituted by the above may be added as an effective line, or an effective line may be set according to the number of inserted medals.

<Pattern arrangement>
Next, the symbol arrangement applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram in which the arrangement of symbols applied to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) is developed in a plane.

  In each reel 110 to 112, a plurality of types (10 types in the present embodiment) of symbols shown on the right side of the figure are arranged in a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in the present embodiment). . Also, numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of symbols on the reels 110 to 112. For example, in the present embodiment, the “bell design” is assigned to the frame 20 of the left reel 110, “seven 1 design” is applied to the frame 18 of the middle reel 111, and “replay” is applied to the frame 19 of the right reel 112. Each “design” is arranged.

  Note that the slot machine 100 in the present embodiment is within the maximum pull-in range based on the position where the stop buttons 137 to 139 are operated by the reel stop control process described later in order to improve the fun of the game (in this embodiment, The reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the stop buttons 137 to 139 operated with less than 5 frames) are stopped. Therefore, symbols such as a bell symbol and a replay symbol that are arranged without exceeding the maximum pull-in range in each reel 110 to 112 exist within the maximum pull-in range from the effective line L1 regardless of the operation timing of the stop operation. Therefore, for a combination composed only of these symbols, the combination can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop operation.

  On the other hand, symbols arranged beyond the maximum pull-in range in each reel 110 to 112, such as Seven 1 symbol, Seven 2 symbol, BAR symbol, watermelon symbol, and cherry symbol, are effective depending on the operation timing of the stop operation. Since the case where it does not exist within the maximum drawing range from the line L1 occurs, the winning combination including these symbols is a winning combination that can be won only when the operation timing of the stop operation is appropriate.

<Type of winning prize>
Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 5 and 6 are diagrams showing the types of winning combinations (including actuating combinations), symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and the number of payouts for each winning combination.

  The winning combination of the slot machine 100 includes special combination 1 to special combination 3 (hereinafter may be collectively referred to as “special combination”), and replay combination 1 to replay combination 6 (hereinafter referred to as “replay combination”). And a small combination 1 to a small combination 38 (hereinafter, these may be collectively referred to as a “small combination”).

  The types of winning combinations are not limited to these combinations and can be arbitrarily adopted. Among the winning combinations in the present embodiment, the special combination is a combination that shifts to a special gaming state in which a predetermined profit is given to the player (details will be described later, hereinafter, this state may be referred to as “special”). is there. In addition, the re-playing role is a role that enables re-playing without newly inserting medals. These winning combinations may be referred to as “acting combinations”. In addition, “winning” in the present embodiment includes a case in which a symbol combination of an operating combination that does not accompany a medal payout (and does not accompany a medal payout) is displayed on the active line L1. Includes a prize for replaying.

  The special role (special role 1 to special role 3) is a role in which the fact that the internal winning is carried over until the winning is made after the game state is changed by winning and the internal winning is made. Each special role is a role that is not elected simultaneously with other special roles. In addition, in the case where the winning combination overlaps with the general role (replaying role and small role described later) excluding the special role, the symbols constituting the symbol combination of the general role are preferentially placed on the active line L1. It is configured to retract. The symbol combinations corresponding to this special combination are as shown in FIG. Note that medals will not be paid out for winning special roles. Although not present in the present embodiment, the game state is changed by winning, but for the role (so-called SB (single bonus)) that the internal winning is not carried over until winning after the internal winning, It may be included in a role or may be included in a special role.

  When the special combination is won internally, a special combination internal winning flag corresponding to this combination is set to ON (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). When this flag is set to ON, the main control unit 300 determines that the gaming state is the special combination internal winning state (details will be described later. Hereinafter, this state is referred to as “spot winning game state” or “spot winning”. Is). This flag is kept on until winning the internal winning combination, and it becomes easy to win the internal winning combination in subsequent games. In other words, even if the special role is won internally, even if the special role is not won, the special role will be won internally in the next and subsequent games, and the symbol combinations corresponding to the special role are aligned on the effective line L1. Easy to win. The main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special gaming state based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination. Further, in the special gaming state, when the medals exceeding the specified number are paid out, the state is shifted to the normal gaming state (details will be described later; hereinafter, this state may be referred to as “normal”).

  The re-gamer (re-player 1 to re-player 6) is a winning player (operating player) who can play a game without inserting a medal (game medium) in the next game by winning a prize. No withdrawal will be made. The re-game player may be a player who can play the next game without inserting a medal. Therefore, for example, when a re-game player is won, a medal may be automatically inserted in the next game, or a medal inserted in a game that won a re-game player is carried over to the next game as it is. May be used.

  In the present embodiment, the corresponding symbol combinations are as shown in FIG. Re-playing roles 2 and 3 are roles in which RT is changed by winning a prize. Re-playing roles 4, 5 and 6 are selected by re-playing roles 1 and 2 and re-playing roles 1 and 3 simultaneously. It is a role that grants. Note that the re-game players 4, 5, and 6 are control re-game players configured not to win even if they are won internally.

  A small combination (small combination 1 to small combination 38) is a winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning. In the present embodiment, the corresponding symbol combinations are as shown in FIGS. In this embodiment, the number of payouts of small roles 1 to 4 (15 in this embodiment) is different from the number of payouts of small roles 5 to 7 (3 in this embodiment). The number of payouts may be the same. The small combination 12 to the small combination 38 are combinations in which three medals are paid out by winning a prize, and are combined with the small combination 3 to give a correct operation order. Note that these small roles 12 to 38 are auxiliary small roles that are awarded when the operation timing is matched when they are not operated in the correct operation sequence described later.

  7 and 8 are diagrams showing an internal winning combination, a winning number S, and a name. The internal winning result (result of the internal lottery process in the game) according to the present embodiment overlaps with the simultaneous winning of winning a plurality of roles, except when winning only one of the above roles. There is a win. Simultaneous winning means that each role is won for the first time in the game (for example, a special role and a small role are simultaneously won by an internal lottery), and duplicate winning is one role (for example, a special role) ) Is a game after the internal winning game, and the other role is won internally (for example, in a state where a special role was won internally by a previous internal lottery (with bonus flag)) The internal winning of a small role by lottery). In addition, in this specification and drawings, a case where a winning combination (or overlapping winning combination) is expressed by abbreviated by connecting with “-(hyphen)” like “small role 1-2”. In some cases, such as “small roles 1 and 2”, they are connected by “, (comma)” and omitted.

  The small role 1-2 (winning number S = 1) is an internal winning result of simultaneous winning of the small role 1 and the small role 2, and this internal winning role is called “strong watermelon” and the small role 3-4 (winning) The number S = 2) is an internal winning result in which the small combination 3 and the small combination 4 are simultaneously won, and this internal winning combination is referred to as “weak watermelon”. The small role 5 (winning number S = 3) is an internal winning result in which only the small role 5 is internally won. This internal winning role is called “strong cherry” and the small role 6-7 (winning number S = 4). Is an internal winning result in which a small combination 6 and a small combination 7 are simultaneously won, and this internal winning combination is referred to as “weak cherry”.

  The small combination 8-9 (winning number S = 5) is an internal winning result of simultaneous winning of the small combination 8 and the small combination 9, and this internal winning combination is referred to as “chance eye A” and the small combination 10 (winning number) S = 6) is an internal winning result in which only the small combination 10 is internally won. This internal winning combination is referred to as “chance eye B”, and the re-game 1 (winning number S = 7) is the re-game 1 This is an internal winning result of internal winning only, and this internal winning combination is called “replay”.

  Re-playing role 1-2 (winning number S = 8), Re-playing role 1-2-4 (winning number S = 9), Re-playing role 1-2-5 (winning number S = 10), Re-playing role 1 -2-6 (winning number S = 11), replaying role 1-2-4-5 (winning number S = 12), replaying role 1-2-4-6 (winning number S = 13) Is associated with the correct operation order, and if the stop operation is performed according to the correct operation order, the re-game player 2 is won, and if any other stop operation is performed, the re-game player 1 is won. These winning combinations are referred to as “push order replay 1”. In the present embodiment, the operation order of left middle right, left and right middle, middle left and right, middle right left, right left middle, and right middle left is determined in this order as the replaying role 1-2 and the replaying role 1-2. -4, replaying role 1-2-5, replaying role 1-2-6, replaying role 1-2-4-5, replaying role 1-2-4-6 ing.

  Re-gamer 1-3 (winning number S = 14), Re-player 1-3-4 (winning number S = 15), Re-player 1-3-5 (winning number S = 16), Re-playing player 1 -3-6 (winning number S = 17), replaying role 1-3-4-5 (winning number S = 18), replaying role 1-3-4-6 (winning number S = 19) Is associated with the correct operation order, and if the stop operation is performed in accordance with the correct operation order, the re-game player 3 is won, and if any other stop operation is performed, the re-game player 1 is won. These winning combinations are referred to as “push order replay 2”. In the present embodiment, the operation order of left middle right, left and right middle, middle left and right, middle right left, right left middle, and right middle left is determined in this order as a re-game player 2-3 and a re-game player 2-3. -4, re-game player 2-3-5, re-game player 2-3-6, re-game player 2-3-4-5, and re-game player 2-3-4- ing. The small combination 11 (winning number S = 20) is an internal winning combination that wins the small combination 11 regardless of the operation order, and this internal winning combination is referred to as a common bell.

  The small combination 11-21-22-30-31 (winning number S = 21) to the small combination 11-28-29-37-38 (winning number S = 29) is a common correct operation sequence (in this embodiment). , The first stop operation of the stop button 137 corresponding to the left reel 110) is associated, and if the stop operation is performed according to this correct operation sequence, the small role 11 is won, and other stop operations are performed Is an internal winning combination that wins another winning combination at the same time according to the operation timing, and these internal winning combinations are referred to as “push order bell (left first stop correct answer)”.

  The small combination 11-12-13-30-31 (winning number S = 30) to the small combination 11-19-20-37-38 (winning number S = 38) is a common correct operation sequence (in this embodiment). , The first stop operation of the stop button 138 corresponding to the middle reel 111) is associated, and if the stop operation is performed according to this correct operation sequence, the small role 11 is won, and other stop operations are performed Is an internal winning combination that wins another winning combination at the same time according to the operation timing, and these internal winning combinations are referred to as “push order bell (medium first stop correct answer)”.

  A small combination 11-12-13-21-22 (winning number S = 39) to a small combination 11-19-20-28-29 (winning number S = 47) is a common correct operation sequence (in this embodiment). , The first stop operation of the stop button 139 corresponding to the right reel 112) is associated, and if the stop operation is performed according to the correct operation sequence, the small role 11 is won and the other stop operations are performed. Is an internal winning combination that wins another winning combination at the same time according to the operation timing, and these internal winning combinations are referred to as “push order bell (right first stop correct answer)”.

  Hereinafter, in this specification, the push order replay 1, the push order replay 2, and the push order bell may be collectively referred to as an AT combination. Further, the name of “winning number S” shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 is a number indicating a combination of general winnings to be won internally, and the combination of general winnings may be simply referred to as a general winning combination. You may include the “out” described later in the role. The correct operation condition for the AT role in this embodiment is only the operation order of the stop buttons 137 to 139, but it may be only the operation timing of the stop buttons 137 to 139 or the stop buttons 137 to 139. Both the operation order and the operation timing may be used.

<Types of gaming state and re-game winning state>
Next, the types and transitions of the gaming state and the re-playing role winning state of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a transition diagram between the gaming state and the re-playing role winning state of the slot machine 100.

  The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment can be broadly divided into three game states, a normal game state, an internal winning game state, and a special game state. The normal game state further includes RT1 (re-playing role low There are three re-game player winning states (RT): RT 2 (re-game player high probability ready state) and RT 3 (re-game player high probability state).

  Also, FIG. 9 shows the transition conditions between the gaming state and the re-gamer winning state, and when the transition condition described in each arrow is established, the gaming state and the re-gamer winning state are indicated in the direction of the arrow. Transition. There are three conditions for the transition condition of the re-gamer winning state in this embodiment: (A) Re-gamer 2 winning, (B) Re-gamer 3 winning, and (C) Pushing order bell missing. . The game state transition conditions in this embodiment include (D) special winnings 1, 2, and 3 internal winnings, (E) special winnings 1, 2, and 3 winnings, and (F) more than a specified number of medals. There are three conditions: payout.

  It should be noted that the transition conditions for the gaming state and the re-gamer winning state are not limited to the present embodiment. For example, in this embodiment, the re-gamer winning is performed even when winning a small role 12-38. Although the state transition condition (C) is satisfied, it may be configured not to satisfy the transition condition (C) of the re-playing role winning state when winning a small combination 12-38.

<Normal game state / RT1 (low replay role low probability state)>
The normal gaming state is a gaming state that is initially set after power-on (default), and RT1 (re-gamer low probability state) in the normal gaming state is initially set (default) in the normal gaming state. Re-playing role winning state. This RT1 (low replaying player low probability state) has a lower internal winning probability of the replaying player than other replaying player winning states in normal games, and can directly shift to RT3 (high replaying player high probability state). Since it is not possible, it is the most disadvantageous re-playing role winning state in the normal gaming state.

  In the normal gaming state RT1 (replaying game low probability state), when the transition condition (A) is satisfied (in this embodiment, when replaying game 2 is won) RT2 (replaying game high probability) described later. When the transition condition (D) is satisfied (in this embodiment, when the special winning combination 1, 2, or 3 is won internally), the transition is made to the internal winning gaming state described later, When the transition condition (E) is satisfied (in this embodiment, when any of the special roles 1, 2, and 3 is won), the state shifts to a special gaming state to be described later.

<Normal game state / RT2 (re-game player high probability preparation state)>
RT2 (regamer high probability ready state) has a higher internal winning probability of regamer than RT1 (regamer low probability state) and can directly transition to RT3 (regamer high probability state). This is a re-game player winning state that is more advantageous than (re-game player low probability state).

  In the normal gaming state RT2 (re-game role high probability preparation state), when the transition condition (B) is satisfied (in this embodiment, when the re-game role 3 is won), RT3 (re-game role height described later) will be described. When the transition condition (C) is satisfied (in this embodiment, when the push-down bell is missed), the transition is made to RT1 (re-gamer low probability state) and the transition condition ( D) is established (in the present embodiment, when the special winning combination 1, 2, or 3 is won internally), the state shifts to the internal winning gaming state described later, and the transition condition (E) is established ( In the present embodiment, when a special combination of 1, 2, 3 is won), the state shifts to a special gaming state described later.

<Normal gaming state / RT3 (high probability state of re-gamer)>
RT3 (regamer high probability state) is a regamer winning state that has the highest internal winning probability of the regamer than RT2 (regamer high probability ready state) and is most advantageous in the normal game state.

  In the normal gaming state RT3 (re-playing player high probability state), when the transition condition (C) is satisfied (in this embodiment, when a push-down bell is missed), RT1 (re-playing player low probability state) ), And when the transition condition (D) is satisfied (in this embodiment, when any of the special roles 1, 2, and 3 is won internally), a transition is made to the internal winning gaming state described later, and the transition condition When (E) is established (in this embodiment, when any of the special roles 1, 2, and 3 is won), the state shifts to a special gaming state described later.

<In-house game state (in-house)>
The internal winning gaming state is a gaming state in which a special combination is won internally, and is a gaming state that is easier to shift to the special gaming state than the normal gaming state and is more advantageous than the normal gaming state. In the internal game state, when the transition condition (E) is satisfied (in the present embodiment, when any of the special roles 1, 2, and 3 is won), the special game state described later is entered.

<Special gaming state (special)>
The special game state (special) is a game state in which the internal winning probability of a specific combination (in this embodiment, a small combination 11) is higher than other game states and the medal acquisition is easier than other game states. Yes, it is the most advantageous gaming state for the player. In the special gaming state, when the transition condition (F) is satisfied (the number of medals exceeding the specified number (in this embodiment, 360 special roles 1 and 2 and 90 special roles 3) was given (paid out). ) In the normal gaming state, the state shifts to RT1 (re-gamer low probability state).

<Lottery table for winning prizes>
Next, the winning combination lottery table will be described. FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 are examples of the general role lottery table defining the lottery data of the general winnings among the internal winning roles. FIG. 12 shows the special role defining the lottery data of the special winnings among the internal winning roles. It is an example of a lottery table.

  The general combination lottery table shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 is a table storing the general combination lottery data for each combination of the gaming state and the re-playing combination winning state described with reference to FIG. The role lottery table is a table that stores lottery data of special roles for each set value (in the present embodiment, setting 1 to setting 3). In this embodiment, in each lottery table, 2 bytes (16 bits) of lottery data are associated with data for specifying the 1-byte (8-bit) winning number S, and stored in advance in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300. Remembered. The winning number S stored in the special combination lottery table is a temporary winning number S, and is divided into a true winning number S and a special combination type in an internal lottery process (see FIG. 16) described later.

  Each lottery data is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each winning combination is associated with each numerical range. In an internal lottery process to be described later, it is determined whether or not the acquired random number value is a lottery value corresponding to any winning combination, and a process of determining an internal lottery is executed. As the lottery values, lottery values of setting 1 to setting 3 in which the winning probabilities of at least one winning combination are different are prepared, and a clerk of the game shop can arbitrarily select and set any of the setting values. it can. Needless to say, the types of lottery values are not limited to the three types of setting 1 to setting 3. The internal winning probability of the winning combination described below is a random value (in this embodiment, one value from 0 to 65535) acquired at the time of the internal lottery for the lottery data associated with each winning combination. It can be calculated by dividing.

  The general combination lottery table shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 will be described. For example, in RT1 in the normal gaming state (normal) (re-gamer low probability state), the lottery data of the re-gamer 1 is 5200. The internal winning probability of the replaying player 1 is 5200/65536 × 100≈7.9%, and the lottery data of the replaying player 1 is 43488 in the RT3 (replaying player high probability state) in the normal gaming state (normal). Therefore, the internal winning probability of the replaying combination 1 is 43488/65536 × 100≈66.3%.

  In addition, re-playing role 1-2, re-playing role 1-2-4, re-playing role 1-2-5, re-playing role 1-2-6, re-playing role 1-2-4-5, re-playing role The lottery data other than RT1 (regamer low probability state) corresponding to 1-2-4-6 is 0, and these general roles can be won only in RT1 (regamer low probability state) (internal winning) Possible). Also, re-playing role 1-3, re-playing role 1-3-4, re-playing role 1-3-5, re-playing role 1-3-6, re-playing role 1-3-4-5, re-playing role The lottery data other than RT2 (re-gamer high probability preparation state) corresponding to 1-3-4-6 is 0, and these general roles can be won only in RT2 (re-gamer high probability preparation state) ( It is an internal winning role). Further, the lottery data of the special gaming state (special) corresponding to the small role 11 is 65536, and the internal winning probability of the small role 11 in the special gaming state (special) is 65536/65536 × 100 = 100%.

  The special role lottery table shown in FIG. 12 will be described. For example, the small role 1-2 has a higher probability of winning simultaneously with the special roles 1 to 3 than the small role 3-4 and is more internal than the small role 3-4. Since the winning probability is low, the game in which the small combination 3-4 is internally won is a game with a high expectation level for the internal winning in the special role. Similarly, a game in which the small combination 5 is won internally is a game having a higher expectation of winning an internal special combination than the small combination 6-7.

  Note that the data arrangement in the general combination lottery table and the special combination lottery table of the present embodiment is arranged so that the same lottery data is adjacent to each other, and data 1 byte (8 for specifying the winning number S in the lottery table) Data indicating whether or not to omit the lottery data. Although omitted in the description of the internal lottery process to be described later, when data (1) indicating that the lottery data is omitted is stored in the bit, the internal lottery is performed so that the lottery data referred to immediately before is continuously used. Processing is executed. In the present embodiment, the internal winning probability of the general combination is the same for all the set values. However, the internal winning probability may be different for some of the general combinations depending on the set value.

<Stopping mode of symbols for specific small roles>
Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the stop mode of the symbol of the specific small role will be described. FIGS. 13 (a) to 13 (f) are diagrams showing, in a time series, symbol stop modes in a case where a specific small role is won internally and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped in the order of forward pressing operation. .

<Design stoppage of specific small role / strong watermelon, weak watermelon>
FIG. 13A shows that when a strong watermelon is won internally, the stop button 137 corresponding to the left reel 110 is first stopped at the timing when the symbol numbers 2 to 6 come to the middle line, and then the middle reel 111 The second stop operation is performed on the stop button 138 corresponding to the symbol number 2 to 6 at the timing when the symbol numbers 2 to 6 are in the middle line, and the stop button 139 corresponding to the right reel 112 is timing when the symbol numbers 0 to 4 are on the middle line. Shows an example of a symbol stop mode when the third stop operation is performed.

  As a result of stopping the reels 110 to 112 in such a forward pushing operation order, the symbol numbers of the left reel 110, the middle reel 111, and the right reel 112 are the sixth, sixth, and fourth middle lines in order ( It stops at the position that becomes the effective line L1) of this embodiment, and on the invalid line (upper horizontal line) shown by the dotted line in FIG. 13A, three watermelon symbols stop side by side, and on the effective line L1 , The symbol combination corresponding to the small role 2 (the symbol combination of “bell symbol-cherry symbol-BAR symbol”) is stopped.

  FIG. 13B shows that when a weak watermelon is won internally, the stop button 137 corresponding to the left reel 110 is first stopped at the timing when the symbol numbers 2 to 6 come to the middle line, and then the middle The stop button 138 corresponding to the reel 111 is subjected to the second stop operation when the symbol numbers 3 to 7 come to the middle line, and the stop button 139 corresponding to the right reel 112 is moved to the middle line. The example of the stop mode of the symbol at the time of performing 3rd stop operation at the timing which has come is shown.

  As a result of stopping the reels 110 to 112 in such a forward pressing operation sequence, the symbol numbers of the left reel 110, the middle reel 111, and the right reel 112 are the middle line (No. 6, No. 7, No. 6 in order) Stops at a position that becomes the effective line L1) of this embodiment, and stops three watermelon symbols side by side on the invalid line (lower right line) indicated by a dotted line in FIG. 13B, and on the effective line L1 , The symbol combination corresponding to the small role 4 (the symbol combination “bell symbol-watermelon symbol-blank 3 symbol”) is stopped.

  According to the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the stop button 137 corresponding to the left reel 110 is first operated at the timing when the symbol numbers 2 to 6 come to the middle line, the stop mode of the left reel 110 is strong. It is not possible to determine which of the watermelon and weak watermelon was won internally, and strong and weak watermelons have different advantages in the special winning internal winning and the AT set number lottery (details will be described later) The player's motivation for the stop operation after the second stop operation can be increased.

<Stopping pattern of specific small role / strong cherry, weak cherry>
FIG. 13C shows that when a strong cherry is won internally, the stop button 137 corresponding to the left reel 110 is first stopped at the timing when the symbol numbers 0 to 4 come to the middle line, and then the middle reel 111 The second stop operation is performed on the stop button 138 corresponding to the symbol number 2 to 6 at the timing when the symbol numbers 2 to 6 come to the middle line, and the stop button 139 corresponding to the right reel 112 is timing when the symbol numbers 8 to 12 come to the middle line. Shows an example of a symbol stop mode when the third stop operation is performed.

  As a result of stopping the reels 110 to 112 in such a forward pressing operation sequence, the symbol numbers of the left reel 110, the middle reel 111, and the right reel 112 are the fourth, sixth, and twelfth in the middle line ( Stops at a position that becomes the effective line L1) of this embodiment, and stops three cherry symbols side by side on the invalid line (upward to the right) indicated by a dotted line in FIG. , The symbol combination corresponding to the small role 5 (“BAR symbol-cherry symbol-bell symbol” symbol combination) is stopped.

  FIG. 13D shows that when a weak cherry is won internally, the stop button 137 corresponding to the left reel 110 is first stopped at the timing when the symbol numbers 0 to 4 come to the middle line, and then the middle The stop button 138 corresponding to the reel 111 is subjected to the second stop operation when the symbol numbers 2 to 6 come to the middle line, and the stop button 139 corresponding to the right reel 112 is further moved to the middle line. The example of the stop mode of the symbol at the time of performing 3rd stop operation at the timing which has come is shown.

  As a result of stopping the reels 110 to 112 in such a forward pushing operation order, the symbol numbers of the left reel 110, the middle reel 111, and the right reel 112 are the middle line (No. 4, No. 6, No. 13 in order) It stops at a position that becomes the effective line L1) of this embodiment, and on the invalid line (bent line) shown by a dotted line in FIG. 13D, three cherry symbols stop side by side, and on the effective line L1 The symbol combination corresponding to the small role 6 (the symbol combination of “BAR symbol-cherry symbol-cherry symbol”) is stopped.

  According to the slot machine according to the present embodiment, the strong cherry and the weak cherry are advantageous in the internal winning of the special role and the AT set number lottery (details will be described later), as in the above-described relationship between the strong watermelon and the weak watermelon. Since the degrees are different, it is possible to increase the player's motivation for the stop operation after the second stop operation.

<Design stoppage of specific small role / chance eye A, chance eye B>
FIG. 13 (e) shows that when the chance item A is won internally, the stop button 137 corresponding to the left reel 110 is first stopped at the timing when the symbol numbers 2 to 6 come to the middle line, and then the middle reel The stop button 138 corresponding to 111 is subjected to the second stop operation at the timing when the symbol numbers 3 to 7 come to the middle line, and further, the stop button 139 corresponding to the right reel 112 is brought to the middle line. An example of the stop mode of the symbol when the third stop operation is performed at the timing is shown.

  As a result of stopping the reels 110 to 112 in such a forward pressing operation sequence, the symbol numbers of the left reel 110, the middle reel 111, and the right reel 112 are the sixth, seventh, and fourth in the middle line ( It stops at the position that becomes the effective line L1) of this embodiment, and on the invalid line (bent line) shown by the dotted line in FIG. 13E, three watermelon symbols stop side by side, and on the effective line L1 , The symbol combination corresponding to the small role 9 (the symbol combination of “bell symbol-watermelon symbol-BAR symbol”) is stopped.

  FIG. 13 (f) shows that when the chance item B is won internally, the stop button 137 corresponding to the left reel 110 is first stopped at the timing when the symbol numbers 1 to 5 come to the middle line, and then the middle The stop button 138 corresponding to the reel 111 is second-stopped at the timing when the symbol numbers 1 to 5 reach the middle line, and the stop button 139 corresponding to the right reel 112 is moved to the middle line. The example of the stop mode of the symbol at the time of performing 3rd stop operation at the timing which has come is shown.

  As a result of stopping the reels 110 to 112 in such a forward pressing operation order, the symbol numbers of the left reel 110, the middle reel 111, and the right reel 112 are the fifth line, the fifth line, the seventh line in the middle line ( It stops at a position that becomes the effective line L1) of this embodiment, and on the invalid line (bent line) indicated by a dotted line in FIG. 13 (f), three bell symbols stop side by side, and on the effective line L1 The symbol combination corresponding to the small role 10 (the symbol combination “replay symbol-bell symbol-replay symbol”) is stopped.

  As described above, in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the stop button 137 corresponding to the left reel 110 is first operated at the timing when the symbol numbers 5 and 6 come to the middle line, the strong watermelon and the weak watermelon are weak. The symbol corresponding to the watermelon can be stopped on the effective line L1, while the symbol corresponding to the strong cherry and the weak cherry cannot be stopped on the effective line L1. Similarly, when the stop button 137 corresponding to the left reel 110 is first operated at the timing when the symbol numbers 0 and 1 reach the middle line, the symbols corresponding to the strong cherry and the weak cherry are displayed on the effective line L1. The symbols corresponding to the strong watermelon and the weak watermelon cannot be stopped on the effective line L1. Further, the flow of the symbol stop mode shown in FIGS. 13A to 13F is the same even when the special combination is simultaneously won (or duplicated).

<Main control unit main processing>
Next, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the flow of the main process of the main control unit.
As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input executes a main control unit main process in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306 after being reset by a reset interrupt.

  When the power is turned on, first, initial setting processing is performed in step S101. In this initial setting process, setting of a stack initial value to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of interrupt prohibition, initial setting of the I / O 310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, operation permission to the WDT 314, and Set initial values. In the next step S102, a game start process is performed. In this game start process, whether or not an operation by the start lever 135 or an operation by the bet buttons 130 to 132 (betting number setting operation) has been accepted, or the betting number reaches a specified number (3 in this embodiment). When a bet number setting operation or a bet number setting operation is accepted, preparations for transmitting a bet number setting command and a start lever acceptance command to the first sub-control unit 400, and a valid winning based on the number of medals inserted Processing for determining a line, preparation for transmitting a insertion command to the first sub-control unit 400 when a medal is inserted, processing for acquiring a random value generated by the random number generation circuit 316, and the like are performed.

  In step S103, an internal lottery process is performed. Although details will be described later, in this internal lottery process, a process related to a lottery (internal lottery) using the lottery table described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 12 and the random value acquired in step S102 is performed. In step S104, a game start time effect state-related process is performed. Although the details will be described later, in this game start effect state-related processing, a lottery and the like related to the number of AT sets and the lottery state transition are performed.

  In step S105, a first stop preparation process is performed. In the first stop preparation process, a process for selecting reel stop data is performed based on the result of the internal lottery process in step S103 (internal winning result). In step S106, reel rotation start processing is performed. In this reel rotation start process, rotation of all reels 110 to 112 is started on the condition that the game interval timer provided in the RAM 308 is 0, and an initial value is set in the game interval timer. Preparation for transmitting a reel rotation start command to the first sub-control unit 400 is performed. After that, when the reels 110 to 112 have a predetermined rotational speed, the index sensors provided on the reels 110 to 112 are detected, and the symbol positions of the reels 110 to 112 are grasped, stop buttons 137 to 139 are detected. Perform processing to validate the stop operation for. This game interval counter ensures the minimum time required for one game (4.1 s in this embodiment) and suppresses gambling.

  In step S107, a reel stop control process is performed. In this reel stop control process, a process for stopping any of the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the pressed stop buttons 137 to 139 based on the reel stop data selected in step S105, or the stop buttons 137 to 139 are operated. At this timing, preparations for transmitting the push command to the first sub-control unit 400 are made. The pressing command includes information that can specify the stop buttons 137 to 139 that have been operated to stop, the symbol position at the time of pressing, and the scheduled stop position of the reel corresponding to the stop button that has been operated to stop among the reels 110 to 112. Also included is information that can specify the stop button corresponding to the correct operation order among the stop buttons 137 to 139 when the AT combination is won internally in the normal performance state.

  In step S108, a winning determination process is performed. In this winning determination process, when a symbol combination corresponding to any winning combination is displayed on the active line L1, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. In step S109, a medal grant process is performed. In this medal granting process, when a winning combination having a payout is won, a process of paying out the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination according to the number of winning lines is performed.

  In step S110, game state update processing is performed. In this gaming state update process, processing relating to the transition of the gaming state and the re-game player winning state is performed based on the transition condition described with reference to FIG. The process etc. which transfer are performed. In step S111, an effect state related process at the end of the game is performed. Although details will be described later, in the game-related effect state related process, the effect state, the lottery state, and the like are set. Thus, one game is completed. Thereafter, returning to step S102 and repeating the above-described processing, the game proceeds.

<Main controller timer interrupt processing>
Next, main control unit timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the flow of main controller timer interrupt processing.

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

  In step S201, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed. In the next step S202, the WDT 314 is periodically changed so that the count value of the WDT 314 exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) and no WDT interruption occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). In this embodiment, restart is performed (once every 2 ms, which is the main controller timer interrupt cycle).

  In step S203, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port status update process, the detection signals of the sensor circuits 320 of the various sensors 318 are input via the input ports of the I / O 310 to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signals, and each of the various sensors 318 is partitioned in the RAM 308. Store in the provided signal state storage area. In step S204, various game processes are performed. Specifically, an interrupt status is acquired (various interrupt statuses are acquired based on signals from various sensors 318), and processing according to this status is performed (for example, the interrupt status of each acquired stop button 137 to 139). Based on the stop button reception process).

  In step S205, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update process, various timers such as a game interval timer are updated in respective time units. In step S206, command setting transmission processing is performed. In this command setting transmission process, a process of transmitting various commands for which transmission preparation has been completed in the main control unit main process and the main control unit timer interrupt process to the first sub control unit 400 is performed. Note that the output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits in this embodiment, and bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 11 to 14 are command types (in this embodiment, basic command, bet number setting command, start lever reception command, insertion command, internal winning command, effect command accompanying effect lottery process, and rotation of reels 110 to 112 are started. A rotation start command, a press command associated with acceptance of the operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139, a winning determination process command, a payout process start command and a payout process end command associated with a medal payout process, a game state command, etc.), bits 0 to 10 Consists of command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type) .

  In the first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined. In step S207, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to an information input circuit 652 separate from the slot machine 100 via the information output circuit 334.

  In step S208, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, first, the signal states of the various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area in step S203 are read, and the presence / absence of errors relating to medal insertion abnormality and medal payout abnormality is monitored. (Not shown) Error processing is executed. Further, according to the current gaming state, the medal selector 170 (medal blocker in which a solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates), various lamps 336, and various 7-segment (SEG) indicators are set.

  In step S209, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S211. When the low voltage signal is off (when power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S210. In step S210, various processes for ending the timer interrupt end process are performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register. Then, the process returns to the main control unit main process. On the other hand, in step S211, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. After that, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit.

<Internal lottery processing>
Next, the internal lottery process (step S103) in the main process of the main control unit will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the flow of the internal lottery process in the main process of the main control unit.

  In step S301, in addition to the one random number (2 bytes) used for the lottery of the general role and the special role in the internal lottery process, the random number (1 byte) used for the AT set number lottery described later and the state transition lottery are used. After acquiring a random number (1 byte, which is different from a random number used in an AT set lottery described later), the process proceeds to step S302. In step S302, the general combination lottery table corresponding to the current gaming state and the re-playing combination winning state is acquired from the ROM 306, and the acquired general combination lottery table is expanded in the RAM 308. Then, the process proceeds to step S303. In step S303, a general combination lottery is performed using the general combination lottery table acquired in step S302. The lottery method for the general combination is not particularly limited, but in this embodiment, the random numbers acquired in step S301 are sequentially added for each lottery data in the general combination lottery table acquired in step S302, and the number overflows. If the winning number S corresponds to the lottery data, the winning number S is determined to be the internally winning winning number S. If no overflow has occurred to the end, the lottery is determined to be out of place.

  In step S304, it is determined whether or not the general combination lottery in step S303 has been won. If it has been won, the process proceeds to step S305, and if not, the process proceeds to step S308. In step S305, the winning number S of the general combination determined in step S303 is stored in the internal winning S storage area provided in the RAM 308. In the next step S306, it is determined whether or not the AT combination has been won. If YES in step S307, the process advances to step S307. If NO, the process advances to step 315. In step S307, the correct operation order information of the stop buttons 137 to 139 corresponding to the winning number S (for example, the above left middle right, left and right middle, middle left and right, middle right left, right right middle, or right middle left) ) Is stored in the RAM 308, and the process proceeds to step S315.

  In step S308, the special combination lottery table corresponding to the current set value is acquired from the ROM 306, and after the acquired special combination lottery table is expanded in the RAM 308, the process proceeds to step S309. In step S309, a special combination lottery is performed using the special combination lottery table acquired in step S308. The lottery method for the special role is not particularly limited, but in this embodiment, the random numbers acquired in step S301 are sequentially added for each lottery data in the special role lottery table acquired in step S308, resulting in overflowing digits. Is determined, the temporary winning number S corresponding to the lottery data is determined to be the temporary winning number S that has been internally won, and if no overflow has occurred to the end, the lottery is determined to be out of place. To do.

  In step S310, it is determined whether or not the special combination lottery in step S309 has been won. If the winning combination has been won, the process proceeds to step S311; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S314. In step S311, the temporary winning number S determined in step S309 is stored in the internal winning S storage area, and in the next step S312, a division process is performed to divide the temporary winning number S by 10. In S313, the quotient of the division process of Step S312 is stored in the storage area of the internal winning S, and the remainder of the division process of Step S312 is stored in the storage area of the special role type provided in the RAM 308, and then the process proceeds to Step S315. . Note that when the gaming state is the internal winning gaming state, even if the special role type is other than 0, it is forcibly converted to 0.

  If the lottery for the general role and the lottery for the special role are not won, that is, if the result of the internal lottery is “out of”, 0 is stored in the storage area of the internal winner S in step S314. It progresses to step S315 later. In step S315, after the winning number S grouping process (details will be described later), the internal lottery process is terminated.

<Winning number S grouping process>
Next, the winning number S grouping process (step S315) in the internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the flow of the winning number S grouping process in the internal lottery process.

  In step S401, bit data for grouping A is acquired, and in the next step S402, grouping A is performed. Although details will be described later, in this grouping A, the winning number S is grouped and converted into the winning number A, and the conversion result is stored in a storage area corresponding to the winning number A provided in the RAM 308.

  In step S403, a conversion table for grouping B is acquired, and in the next step S404, grouping B is performed. Although details will be described later, in this grouping B, the winning number A is grouped and converted into the winning number B, and the conversion result is stored in a storage area corresponding to the winning number B provided in the RAM 308.

  In step S405, a conversion table for grouping C is acquired. In the next step S406, after grouping C is performed, the processes in steps S405 and S406 are repeated for the number of lotteries. Although details will be described later, in this grouping C, the winning number B is grouped and converted into the winning number C, and the conversion result is stored in a storage area corresponding to the winning number C provided in the RAM 308. The conversion result is stored separately for each type of the winning number C. After the processes of steps S405 and S406 are repeatedly executed for the number of lotteries, the true selection number S group process is terminated.

<Grouping A>
Next, grouping A (step S402) in the winning number S grouping process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18A is a flowchart showing the flow of grouping A in the winning number S grouping process.

  This grouping A is the grouping that is first executed in the multi-stage grouping as in the present embodiment, and is performed in common for the lottery related to the AT effect state to be described later. A conversion table composed of bit data corresponding to each of the winning numbers S is used without using a conversion table in which converted data is associated with this data. Each bit data stores bit data indicating whether or not the winning number A is the same as the previous winning number S, and the winning numbers S are grouped by sequentially referring to the bit data. .

  In step S501, the leading position of the bit data (the leading address of the ROM 306 in which the bit data is stored) is acquired. In the embodiment, 4-bit data) is initialized to 0. In step S503, it is determined whether or not the winning number S (8-bit data in this embodiment) matches the determination number. If they match, the process proceeds to step S507. If they do not match, the process proceeds to step S504. move on.

  In step S504, 1 is added to the determination number, and in the next step S505, the corresponding bit data is referenced, and whether or not the bit value (corresponding bit data) corresponding to the determination number in the bit data matches 1. If they match, the process proceeds to step S506, and if they do not match, the process returns to step S503. In step S506, after adding 1 to the winning number A, the process returns to step S503. In step S507, after the winning number A is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 308, the grouping A is terminated.

  FIG. 18B is a diagram illustrating an example of bit data for grouping A. The bit data for grouping A according to the present embodiment is composed of 47 bits (≈6 bytes). The value of each bit constituting this bit data indicates whether or not it is the same group as the previous (previous) winning number corresponding to the ascending order of the winning number S. In this embodiment, the same value is used. If it is a group, 0 is stored, otherwise 1 is stored.

  FIG. 18C is a diagram showing a flow of processing of grouping A when the re-game player 1-2-4 with the winning number S = 9 wins the internal winning in the internal lottery using the general winning lottery table. is there. In this example, immediately after the execution of the process of step S502 of grouping A, the determination number = 0, the winning number A = 0, and the winning number S = 9. Therefore, in the next step S503, the winning number S (main In the example, it is determined that 9) does not match the determination number (0 in this example), and the determination number is updated from 0 to 1 in step S504. Subsequently, in step S505, it is determined that the bit value (corresponding bit data) corresponding to the determination number (1 in this example) in the bit data matches 1, and in step S506, the winning number A is changed from 0 to 1. Update.

  Subsequently, immediately after the execution of the process of step S506, the determination number = 1, the winning number A = 1, and the winning number S = 9. Therefore, in the next step S503, the winning number S (9 in this example). Is not matched with the determination number (1 in this example), and the determination number is updated from 1 to 2 in step S504. Subsequently, in step S505, it is determined that the bit value (corresponding bit data) corresponding to the determination number in the bit data (2 in this example) matches 1, and in step S506, the winning number A is changed from 1 to 2. Update. Thereafter, the same processing is repeated until the determination number = 8 and the winning number A = 8.

  Immediately after executing the process of step S506, if the determination number = 8 and the winning number A = 8, the winning number S (9 in this example) is changed to the determination number (in this example, 9) in the next step S503. 8), the determination number is updated from 8 to 9 in step S504. Subsequently, in step S505, since the bit value (corresponding bit data) corresponding to the determination number in the bit data (9 in this example) is 0, it is determined not to match 1, and the winning number is determined in step S506. The process returns to step S503 without updating A. In step S503, it is determined that the winning number S (9 in this example) matches the determination number (9 in this example). In step S507, the winning number A (8 in this example) is stored in the RAM 308 as a predetermined number. After storing in the storage area, the grouping A process is terminated.

  When the conversion table in which the converted winning number A (4 bits) is associated with the winning number S (8 bits) is used, (8 (the number of bits of the winning number S) +4 (the winning number A The number of bits)) bit × 48 (the number of winning numbers S) = 576 bits (72 bytes) is required. However, in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, the data before conversion is converted from the data before conversion. Since the conversion table composed of bit data corresponding to each of the winning numbers S is used without using the conversion table associated with, the data capacity required for grouping corresponding to grouping A is 47 bits (≈ The data capacity can be reduced to 6 bytes).

  Note that the conversion table composed of the bit data described above does not have a bit corresponding to the loss, but this bit may be provided at the beginning of the bit data. In addition, the data capacity required for grouping the winning numbers S can be reduced to the same extent as the grouping A in the present embodiment. Even if it does in this way, when no internal winning is made for any of the winning combinations (disagreement, winning number S = 0), the winning number S (0) matches the determination number (0) in the first step S503. The internal winning number A = 0 is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 308.

  In addition, the grouping A described above is grouped so that the converted winning numbers A are not vacant, and it is not always necessary to do this. The winning number S may be the foremost winning number, but by doing so, the data capacity (8 bits) necessary to enable the winning number S to be specified is the data for specifying the winning number A. The capacity (4 bits) can be reduced, and the data capacity in the subsequent grouping (grouping B and grouping C) can also be reduced.

  In addition, the above invention (this invention 3 described later) reduces the data capacity required by grouping A, and is independent of whether or not each of grouping B and grouping C described below is executed. is there. Therefore, in this invention, the lottery table used for the lottery related to the AT effect state to be described later is associated with the lottery data for each of the winning numbers A without executing the grouping B and the grouping C respectively. The lottery data may be associated with each of the winning numbers B without performing the grouping C. That is, this invention (this invention 3 to be described later) is information (at least one of winning numbers A, B, and C) obtained by converting a lottery table used for a lottery related to an AT effect state to be described later by grouping A. If lottery data is associated with each of the above, and the lottery table is used to execute the lottery related to the AT effect state, the data capacity required for grouping corresponding to grouping A is reduced. be able to.

<Grouping B>
Next, grouping B (step S404) in the winning number S grouping process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of the grouping B conversion table.

  This grouping B is executed in order to reduce the data capacity of the conversion table used in grouping C, and the winning number A (for example, weakness) having the same advantage in the lottery related to all AT performance states. Cherry and weak watermelon).

  In this grouping B, a conversion table (for example, the conversion table for grouping B shown in FIG. 19) in which the converted data is associated with the data before conversion is acquired, and the winning number A of the acquired conversion table is acquired. The numbers corresponding to the locations corresponding to the winning numbers A converted by the grouping A are stored as winning numbers B (in this embodiment, 4-bit data). This will be specifically described below.

<Group B / Strong watermelon>
When the strong watermelon (winning number S = 1) is internally won, 1 is stored as the winning number A corresponding to the strong watermelon (winning number S = 1) by the above-described processing of grouping A. Next, in the grouping B process, the data corresponding to the winning number A in the grouping B conversion table shown in FIG. 19 is referred to in order from 0, and the winning number A converted in the grouping A (this embodiment) Then, the number (1 in the present embodiment) corresponding to the location that matches 1) is stored as the winning number B.

<Group B / Weak watermelon>
When the weak watermelon (winning number S = 2) is internally won, 2 is stored as the winning number A corresponding to the weak watermelon (winning number S = 2) by the above-described processing of grouping A. Next, in the grouping B process, the data corresponding to the winning number A in the grouping B conversion table shown in FIG. 19 is referred to in order from 0, and the winning number A converted in the grouping A (this embodiment) Then, the number (2 in the present embodiment) corresponding to the location matching 2) is stored as the winning number B.

<Group B / Strong Cherry>
When a strong cherry (winning number S = 3) is internally won, 3 is stored as the winning number A corresponding to the strong cherry (winning number S = 3) by the above-described processing of grouping A. Next, in the grouping B process, the data corresponding to the winning number A in the grouping B conversion table shown in FIG. 19 is referred to in order from 0, and the winning number A converted in the grouping A (this embodiment) Then, the number (3 in the present embodiment) corresponding to the location matching 3) is stored as the winning number B.

<Group B / Weak Cherry>
When a weak cherry (winning number S = 4) is internally won, 4 is stored as the winning number A corresponding to the weak cherry (winning number S = 4) by the above-described processing of grouping A. Next, in the grouping B process, the data corresponding to the winning number A in the grouping B conversion table shown in FIG. 19 is referred to in order from 0, and the winning number A converted in the grouping A (this embodiment) In this case, the number (2 in the present embodiment) corresponding to the part that matches 4) is stored as the winning number B.

  As a result, the weak cherry (winning number S = 4) has the same winning number B (in this embodiment, 2) as the weak watermelon (winning number S = 2) having the same advantage in the lottery related to the AT effect state. ) And the weak watermelon (winning number S = 2) and the weak cherry (winning number S = 4) are grouped into the same winning number B.

<Group B / Chance A>
When an internal winning is made to the chance item A (winning number S = 5), 5 is stored as the winning number A corresponding to the chance item A (winning number S = 5) by the processing of the grouping A described above. Next, in the grouping B process, the data corresponding to the winning number A in the grouping B conversion table shown in FIG. 19 is referred to in order from 0, and the winning number A converted in the grouping A (this embodiment) Then, the number (4 in the present embodiment) corresponding to the location that matches 5) is stored as the winning number B.

<Group B / Chance B>
When the internal winning is made to the chance item B (winning number S = 6), 6 is stored as the winning number A corresponding to the chance item B (winning number S = 6) by the processing of the grouping A described above. Next, in the grouping B process, the data corresponding to the winning number A in the grouping B conversion table shown in FIG. 19 is referred to in order from 0, and the winning number A converted in the grouping A (this embodiment) Then, the number (4 in the present embodiment) corresponding to the location that matches 6 is stored as the winning number B.

  As a result, the chance number B (winning number S = 6) has the same winning number B (in the present embodiment) as the chance item A (winning number S = 5) having the same advantage in the lottery related to the AT effect state. 4), the chance item A (winning number S = 5) and the chance item B (winning number S = 6) are grouped into the same winning number B.

<Group B / Replay>
When an internal winning is performed for replay (winning number S = 7), 7 is stored as the winning number A corresponding to the replay (winning number S = 7) by the processing of grouping A described above. Next, in the grouping B process, the data corresponding to the winning number A in the grouping B conversion table shown in FIG. 19 is referred to in order from 0, and the winning number A converted in the grouping A (this embodiment) Then, the number (5 in the present embodiment) corresponding to the portion matching 7) is stored as the winning number B.

<Group B / Push order replay 1>
When the internal winning is performed in the push order replay 1 (winning number S = 8 to 13), the winning number A corresponding to the push order replay 1 (winning number S = 8 to 13) is obtained by the processing of the grouping A described above. 8 is stored. Next, in the grouping B process, the data corresponding to the winning number A in the grouping B conversion table shown in FIG. 19 is referred to in order from 0, and the winning number A converted in the grouping A (this embodiment) Then, the number (6 in this embodiment) corresponding to the part that matches 8) is stored as the winning number B.

<Group B / Push Order Replay 2>
When internal winning is performed in the push order replay 2 (winning number S = 14 to 19), the winning number A corresponding to the push order replay 2 (winning number S = 14 to 19) is obtained by the processing of the grouping A described above. 9 is stored. Next, in the grouping B process, the data corresponding to the winning number A in the grouping B conversion table shown in FIG. 19 is referred to in order from 0, and the winning number A converted in the grouping A (this embodiment) Then, the number (6 in the present embodiment) corresponding to the part that matches 9) is stored as the winning number B.

  Thereby, the push order replay 2 (winning number S = 14 to 19) has the same winning number as the push order replay 1 (winning number S = 8 to 13) having the same advantage in the lottery related to the AT effect state. B (6 in this embodiment) is assigned, and push order replay 1 (winning number S = 8 to 13) and push order replay 2 (winning number S = 14 to 19) are grouped into the same winning number B Is done.

<Group B / Common Bell>
When a common bell (winning number S = 20) is won internally, 10 is stored as the winning number A by the above-described processing of grouping A. Next, in the grouping B process, the data corresponding to the winning number A in the grouping B conversion table shown in FIG. 19 is referred to in order from 0, and the winning number A converted in the grouping A (this embodiment) Then, the number (7 in the present embodiment) corresponding to the location that matches 10) is stored as the winning number B.

<Grouping B / Push order bell>
When an internal winning is made in the push order bell (winning number S = 21 to 47), 11 is stored as the winning number A by the above-described processing of grouping A. Next, in the grouping B process, the data corresponding to the winning number A in the grouping B conversion table shown in FIG. 19 is referred to in order from 0, and the winning number A converted in the grouping A (this embodiment) Then, the number (8 in this embodiment) corresponding to the part that matches 11) is stored as the winning number B.

<Grouping B / Outside>
When neither of the winning combinations is won internally (in the case of a loss, the winning number S = 0), 0 is stored as the winning number A by the above-described processing of grouping A. Next, in the grouping B process, the data corresponding to the winning number A in the grouping B conversion table shown in FIG. 19 is referred to in order from 0, and the winning number A converted in the grouping A (this embodiment) Then, the number (0 in the present embodiment) corresponding to the location matching 0) is stored as the winning number B.

  Since this grouping B process is commonly performed for the lottery related to the AT performance state described later, in the winning number S, the strong cherry and weak cherry numbers or the weak watermelon and strong cherry numbers are assigned. It is possible to replace and group by the same method as grouping A, but by using a conversion table in which converted data is associated with pre-converted data as in this embodiment, It is possible to easily change the design during development (change of a lottery related to the grant of a privilege, which will be described later, addition or deletion of a general role excluding the AT role), and the development burden can be reduced.

<Grouping C>
Next, grouping C (step S406) in the winning number S grouping process will be described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 20A to 20D are diagrams showing an example of a conversion table for grouping C (AT set number lottery conversion table). FIGS. 21A to 21C are It is the figure which showed an example of the conversion table for grouping C (conversion table for state transfer lottery).

  In grouping C, as in grouping B, a conversion table in which converted data is associated with pre-converted data (for example, the AT set number lottery shown in FIGS. 20A to 20D). Conversion table and the state transition lottery conversion table shown in FIGS. 21 (a) to 21 (c)) are acquired based on the production state and the like, and the data corresponding to the winning number B in the acquired conversion table are sequentially referred to. The number corresponding to the location that matches the winning number B converted by the grouping B is stored as the winning number C (in this embodiment, 4-bit data). This will be specifically described below.

<Group C / Strong watermelon>
When the strong watermelon (winning number S = 1) is internally won, 1 is stored as the winning number B corresponding to the strong watermelon (winning number S = 1) by the processing of the grouping B described above. Next, in the grouping C process using the AT set number lottery conversion table, the grouped C conversion table (for AT set number lottery) shown in FIGS. Conversion table), and the data corresponding to the winning number B of the acquired conversion table is referred to in order from 0, and matches the winning number B (1 in this embodiment) converted by the grouping B. A number (in this embodiment, any production state is 1) corresponding to the selected place is stored as a winning number C.

  Further, in the grouping C process using the state transition lottery conversion table, the grouping C conversion table (state transition lottery conversion table) shown in FIGS. Is obtained, and the data corresponding to the winning number B in the obtained conversion table is referred to in order from 0, and the winning number B converted by the grouping B (1 in the present embodiment) matches the location. The corresponding number (in this embodiment, the AT effect state (high probability) is 0, and the other AT effect states are 1) is stored as the winning number C.

<Group C / Weak rare role>
When a weak rare role (weak watermelon (winning number S = 2) or weak cherry (winning number S = 4)) is won internally, the winning number B corresponding to the weak rare role is processed by the above-described grouping B process. 2 is stored as Next, in the grouping C process using the AT set number lottery conversion table, the grouped C conversion table (for AT set number lottery) shown in FIGS. One of the conversion tables), the data corresponding to the winning number B of the acquired conversion table is referred to in order from 0, and matches the winning number B (2 in this embodiment) converted by the grouping B The number corresponding to the place (in this embodiment, any production state is 2) is stored as the winning number C.

  Further, in the grouping C process using the state transition lottery conversion table, the grouping C conversion table (state transition lottery conversion table) shown in FIGS. Is obtained, and the data corresponding to the winning number B of the acquired conversion table is referred to in order from 0, and the winning number B converted by the grouping B (2 in this embodiment) matches the location. The corresponding number (in this embodiment, the AT effect state (high probability) is 0, and the other AT effect states are 1) is stored as the winning number C.

<Group C / Strong Cherry>
When a strong cherry (winning number S = 3) is internally won, 3 is stored as the winning number B corresponding to the strong cherry (winning number S = 3) by the above-described grouping B process. Next, in the grouping C process using the AT set number lottery conversion table, the grouped C conversion table (for AT set number lottery) shown in FIGS. Conversion table), and the data corresponding to the winning number B in the acquired conversion table is referred to in order from 0, and matches the winning number B (3 in this embodiment) converted by the grouping B. The number corresponding to the place (in this embodiment, any production state is 3) is stored as the winning number C.

  Further, in the grouping C process using the state transition lottery conversion table, the grouping C conversion table (state transition lottery conversion table) shown in FIGS. Is obtained, and the data corresponding to the winning number B in the obtained conversion table is referred to in order from 0, and the winning number B converted by the grouping B (3 in the present embodiment) matches the location. The corresponding number (in this embodiment, the AT effect state (high probability) is 0, and the other AT effect states are 1) is stored as the winning number C.

<Group C / Chance>
In the case of an internal winning at the chance eye (chance eye A (winning number S = 5) or chance eye B (winning number S = 6)), the winning number B corresponding to the chance eye is obtained by the above-described processing of grouping B. 4 is stored. Next, in the grouping C process using the AT set number lottery conversion table, the grouped C conversion table (for AT set number lottery) shown in FIGS. One of the conversion tables), refer to the data corresponding to the winning number B of the acquired conversion table in order from 0, and match the winning number B (4 in this embodiment) converted by the grouping B The number corresponding to the place (in this embodiment, the normal effect state or AT effect state (high probability) is 2, and the other effect states are 4) is stored as the winning number C.

  Further, in the grouping C process using the state transition lottery conversion table, the grouping C conversion table (state transition lottery conversion table) shown in FIGS. Is obtained, and the data corresponding to the winning number B of the acquired conversion table is referred to in order from 0, and the winning number B converted by the grouping B (4 in the present embodiment) matches the location. The corresponding number (in this embodiment, the AT effect state (high probability) is 0 and the other AT effect states are 2) is stored as the winning number C.

<Group C / Replay>
When an internal winning is performed for replay (winning number S = 7), 5 is stored as the winning number B corresponding to the replay (winning number S = 7) by the above-described processing of grouping B. Next, in the grouping C process using the AT set number lottery conversion table, the grouped C conversion table (for AT set number lottery) shown in FIGS. Conversion table), and the data corresponding to the winning number B in the acquired conversion table is referred to in order from 0 to match the winning number B (5 in this embodiment) converted by the grouping B. A number (in this embodiment, any production state is 0) corresponding to the selected location is stored as a winning number C.

  Further, in the grouping C process using the state transition lottery conversion table, the grouping C conversion table (state transition lottery conversion table) shown in FIGS. Is obtained, and the data corresponding to the winning number B in the obtained conversion table is referred to in order from 0, and the winning number B converted by the grouping B (5 in the present embodiment) matches the location. The corresponding number (in this embodiment, the AT effect state (high probability) is 1, the AT effect state (medium probability) is 3, and the AT effect state (low probability) is 0) is stored as the winning number C.

<Group C / Push order replay>
When the internal winning is performed in the push order replay (push order replay 1 (winning number S = 8 to 13) or push order replay 2 (winning number S = 14 to 19)), the push is performed by the processing of the grouping B described above. 6 is stored as the winning number B corresponding to the forward replay. Next, in the grouping C process using the AT set number lottery conversion table, the grouped C conversion table (for AT set number lottery) shown in FIGS. One of the conversion tables), the data corresponding to the winning number B of the acquired conversion table is referred to in order from 0, and matches the winning number B (6 in this embodiment) converted by the grouping B A number (in this embodiment, any production state is 0) corresponding to the selected location is stored as a winning number C.

  Further, in the grouping C process using the state transition lottery conversion table, the grouping C conversion table (state transition lottery conversion table) shown in FIGS. Is obtained, and the data corresponding to the winning number B in the acquired conversion table is referred to in order from 0, and the winning number B converted by the grouping B (6 in the present embodiment) matches the location. The corresponding number (in this embodiment, the AT effect state (high probability) is 1, the AT effect state (medium probability) is 3, and the AT effect state (low probability) is 0) is stored as the winning number C.

<Group C / Common Bell>
When the common bell (winning number S = 20) is internally won, 7 is stored as the winning number B corresponding to the common bell (winning number S = 20) by the processing of grouping B described above. Next, in the grouping C process using the AT set number lottery conversion table, the grouped C conversion table (for AT set number lottery) shown in FIGS. Conversion table), refer to the data corresponding to the winning number B of the acquired conversion table in order from 0, and match the winning number B (7 in this embodiment) converted by grouping B The number corresponding to the place (in this embodiment, the AT effect state (medium probability) is 5, the AT effect state (high probability) is 2, and the other effect states are 0) is stored as the winning number C.

  Further, in the grouping C process using the state transition lottery conversion table, the grouping C conversion table (state transition lottery conversion table) shown in FIGS. Is obtained, and the data corresponding to the winning number B of the obtained conversion table is referred to in order from 0, and the winning number B converted by the grouping B (7 in the present embodiment) matches the location. The corresponding numbers (in this embodiment, the AT effect state (high probability) is 0, the AT effect state (medium probability) is 4, and the AT effect state (low probability) is 3) are stored as the winning number C.

<Group C / push order bell>
In the case of internal winning for the push order bell (winning number S = 21 to 47), 8 is set as the winning number B corresponding to the push order bell (winning number S = 21 to 47) by the above-described processing of grouping B. Remembered. Next, in the grouping C process using the AT set number lottery conversion table, the grouped C conversion table (for AT set number lottery) shown in FIGS. One of the conversion tables), the data corresponding to the winning number B in the acquired conversion table is referred to in order from 0, and matches the winning number B (8 in this embodiment) converted by the grouping B The number corresponding to the place (in this embodiment, the AT effect state (high probability) is 4 and the other effect states are 0) is stored as the winning number C.

  Further, in the grouping C process using the state transition lottery conversion table, the grouping C conversion table (state transition lottery conversion table) shown in FIGS. Is obtained, and the data corresponding to the winning number B of the acquired conversion table is referred to in order from 0, and the winning number B converted by the grouping B (8 in the present embodiment) matches the location. The corresponding number (in this embodiment, any production state is 0) is stored as the winning number C.

<Grouping C / Outside>
When neither of the winning combinations is won internally (in the case of a loss, winning number S = 0), 0 is stored as the winning number B by the above-described processing of grouping B. Next, in the grouping C process using the AT set number lottery conversion table, the grouped C conversion table (for AT set number lottery) shown in FIGS. One of the conversion tables), the data corresponding to the winning number B of the acquired conversion table is referred to in order from 0, and matches the winning number B (0 in this embodiment) converted by the grouping B A number (in this embodiment, any production state is 0) corresponding to the selected location is stored as a winning number C.

  Further, in the grouping C process using the state transition lottery conversion table, the grouping C conversion table (state transition lottery conversion table) shown in FIGS. Is obtained, and the data corresponding to the winning number B in the acquired conversion table is referred to in order from 0, and the location that matches the winning number B (0 in this embodiment) converted by the grouping B is obtained. The corresponding number (in this embodiment, any production state is 0) is stored as the winning number C.

  In this embodiment, since the grouping C corresponding to each lottery is executed using the winning number B grouped by the grouping B, the data capacity of the conversion table used in the grouping C can be reduced. Specifically, (4 (number of winning number A bits) +4 (number of winning number B bits)) bits × 3 (number of winning number A reduced by grouping B) × 7 (number of conversion tables) = 168 Bit (21 bytes) has been successfully reduced, and even if the conversion table capacity in grouping B (12 bytes) is taken into account, 9 bytes can be reduced. Is possible.

  In this embodiment, the data capacity required for grouping C is reduced by executing one grouping B for all grouping C. A plurality of groupings B associated with each other may be provided, and the data capacity required for grouping C may be reduced by using the plurality of groupings B. When this method is applied to this embodiment, a lottery It is preferable to associate each of the plurality of groupings B with each of the groups C grouped according to the state and lottery targets.

  Further, unlike the grouping A and the grouping B, the grouping C is not performed in common for the lottery executed, and therefore cannot be grouped in the same manner as the grouping A. Grouping using the conversion table already shown is essential.

  If the purpose is only to reduce the data capacity of the conversion table in the grouping C, the grouping A and the grouping B may be combined into one group. Although the data capacity can be reduced, in this embodiment, grouping is performed by grouping A and grouping B in order to increase the degree of freedom of presentation in the first sub-control unit 300 and the like (details will be described later). ing.

<Processing state related process at the start of the game>
Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the game start stage effect state-related process (step S <b> 104) in the main control unit main process will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the flow of the game start time effect state-related process in the main control unit main process.

  In step S601, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the internal winning gaming state, and if applicable, the process proceeds to step S614, and if not, the process proceeds to step S602. Note that the internal winning game state is a gaming state that is set when a special winning combination is not won in a game in which a special winning combination is won internally. It is determined that it is not in a gaming state. In step S602, it is determined whether or not the AT effect state is set. If not applicable, the process proceeds to step S603, and if applicable, the process proceeds to step S604. In step S603, after acquiring the AT set number lottery table in the normal performance state shown in FIG. 23A, the process proceeds to step S606. In step S604, the current AT game number is decremented by 1. In the next step S605, the AT set corresponding to the lottery state is selected from the AT set number lottery tables shown in FIGS. After obtaining the number lottery table, the process proceeds to step S606.

  In step S606, a random number is acquired and a lottery of the number of acquired AT sets (in this specification, sometimes referred to as an AT set acquisition lottery) is performed. Specifically, with reference to the lottery data corresponding to the winning number C determined in the internal lottery process among the lottery data in the AT set number lottery table acquired in step S603 or step S604, the lottery data and the obtained random number Is performed for each lottery data, and the number of acquired AT sets corresponding to the lottery data in which overflow has occurred is acquired.

  In step S607, it is determined whether or not the number of acquired AT sets acquired in step S606 is greater than 0. If so, the process proceeds to step S608, and if not, the process proceeds to step S609. In step 608, after adding the acquired number of acquired AT sets to the current number of AT sets, the process proceeds to step S614. In step S609, it is determined whether or not the AT effect state is set. If not applicable, the process proceeds to step S614, and if applicable, the process proceeds to step S610.

  In step S610, after acquiring the state transition lottery table corresponding to the lottery state from the state transition lottery tables shown in FIGS. 24A to 24C, the process proceeds to step S611. In step S611, a random number is acquired, and a lottery in a transfer destination lottery state (in this specification, sometimes referred to as a state transfer lottery) is performed. Specifically, referring to the lottery data corresponding to the winning number C determined in the internal lottery process among the lottery data of the state transition lottery table acquired in step S610, a process of adding the lottery data and the acquired random number Is performed for each lottery data, and the lottery state corresponding to the lottery data in which the digit overflow has occurred is acquired. In the present embodiment, the lottery transition lottery is performed in step S611 only when the number of acquired AT sets is 0, that is, when the lottery for the number of acquired AT sets is not won in step S606. Even when the AT set acquisition lottery is won, the lottery transition lottery may be performed.

  In step S612, it is determined whether or not there is a lottery state transition. If there is a transition, the process proceeds to step S613, and if there is no transition, the process proceeds to step S614. In step S613, after the transfer destination lottery state is stored (stored), the process proceeds to step S614. In step S614, after preparation for transmission of the internal winning command is performed, the present game start time effect state related processing is terminated. Thus, in this embodiment, the lottery related to the AT effect state is executed only by the main control unit 300.

  Here, in the internal winning command for preparing for transmission in step S614, in addition to the winning number A, the special role type, the gaming state, and the re-playing player winning state, the current presentation state, the current number of AT sets, the current AT game Number, the current lottery state, and information that can specify the destination lottery state are included, and if the current production state is the AT production state, the correct operation order of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is identified. Contains possible information. As described above, the first sub-control unit 400 can specify the correct operation order only in the AT effect state, so that the first sub-control unit 400 does not illegally acquire medals due to unauthorized modification. In this embodiment, when the AT combination is won internally in the AT effect state, the main control unit 300 may perform an effect that can specify the correct operation order using the payout number display device 127 or the like. .

<AT set number lottery table>
Next, the AT set number lottery table used for the AT set acquisition lottery will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23A is a diagram showing an example of the AT set number lottery table in the normal effect state, and FIGS. 23B to 13D are examples of the AT set number lottery table in the AT effect state. FIG.

  The AT set number lottery table in the normal effect state shown in FIG. 23A is a lottery table used for the AT set acquisition lottery in the normal effect state (non-AT effect state). In this lottery table, strong watermelon (winning number C = 1) has a higher advantage than weak watermelon (winning number C = 2), and strong cherry (winning number C = 3) is weak cherry (winning number C). = 2), and the strong watermelon (winning number C = 1) is more advantageous than the strong cherry (winning number C = 3). The weak watermelon (winning number C = 2), the weak cherry (winning number C = 2), and the chance (winning number C = 2) have the same advantage.

  The AT set number lottery table in the AT effect state (low probability) shown in FIG. 23B is a lottery table used for the AT set acquisition lottery in the AT effect state (low probability). In this lottery table, strong watermelon (winning number C = 1) has a higher advantage than weak watermelon (winning number C = 2), and strong cherry (winning number C = 3) is weak cherry (winning number C). = 2), and the strong watermelon (winning number C = 1) is more advantageous than the strong cherry (winning number C = 3). The weak watermelon (winning number C = 2) and the weak cherry (winning number C = 2) have the same advantage and higher than the chance (winning number C = 4). .

  The AT set number lottery table in the AT effect state (medium probability) shown in FIG. 23C is a lottery table used for the AT set acquisition lottery in the AT effect state (medium probability). In this lottery table, strong watermelon (winning number C = 1) has a higher advantage than weak watermelon (winning number C = 2), and strong cherry (winning number C = 1) is weak cherry (winning number C). = 2), and the strong watermelon (winning number C = 1) is more advantageous than the strong cherry (winning number C = 3). In addition, the weak watermelon (winning number C = 2) and the weak cherry (winning number C = 2) have the same advantage and higher than the chance (winning number C = 4). Note that this lottery table is more advantageous than the AT set number lottery table in the AT performance state (low probability) shown in FIG.

  The AT set number lottery table in the AT effect state (high probability) shown in FIG. 23D is a lottery table used for the AT set acquisition lottery in the AT effect state (high probability). In this lottery table, strong watermelon (winning number C = 1) has a higher advantage than weak watermelon (winning number C = 2), and strong cherry (winning number C = 1) is weak cherry (winning number C). = 2), and the strong watermelon (winning number C = 1) is more advantageous than the strong cherry (winning number C = 3). Weak watermelon (winning number C = 2), weak cherry (winning number C = 2), and chance eyes (winning number C = 2) have the same advantage. This lottery table is more advantageous than the AT set number lottery table in the AT performance state (medium probability) shown in FIG.

<State transfer lottery table>
Next, the state transition lottery table used for the state transition lottery will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of the state transition lottery table in the AT effect state.

  The state transition lottery table in the AT effect state (low probability) shown in FIG. 24A is a lottery table used for the state transition lottery in the AT effect state (low probability). In this lottery table, strong watermelon (winning number C = 1), weak watermelon (winning number C = 1), strong cherry (winning number C = 1), and weak cherry (winning number C = 1) have the same advantage. It is a degree. Also, the chance (the winning number C = 2) has a higher advantage than these roles.

  The state transition lottery table in the AT effect state (medium probability) shown in FIG. 24B is a lottery table used for the state transition lottery in the AT effect state (medium probability). In this lottery table, strong watermelon (winning number C = 1), weak watermelon (winning number C = 1), strong cherry (winning number C = 1), and weak cherry (winning number C = 1) have the same advantage. It is a degree. Also, the chance (the winning number C = 2) has a higher advantage than these roles.

  The state transition lottery table in the AT effect state (high probability) shown in FIG. 24C is a lottery table used for the state transition lottery in the AT effect state (high probability). In this lottery table, strong watermelon (winning number C = 0), weak watermelon (winning number C = 0), strong cherry (winning number C = 0), weak cherry (winning number C = 0), and chance ( The winning number C = 0) has the same advantage.

  In the present embodiment, each lottery of AT set acquisition lottery and state transition lottery includes a lottery table in which lottery data is associated with each of the winning numbers C to be grouped, and a winning number C in which the winning number S is converted. Since the lottery data corresponding to is selected and the lottery is acquired based on the acquired random number, the data capacity of the lottery table can be reduced.

  Taking the AT set acquisition lottery in the normal performance state as an example, if the above grouping is not performed, 48 (the number of winning numbers S) × 8 (the number of bits of the winning number S) × 8 (the lottery data The number of bits) × 6 (number of acquired AT sets) = 18432 bits (2304 bytes) is required, but by performing the above grouping, 4 (number of winning numbers C) × 4 (winning number C The number of bits) × 8 (number of bits of lottery data) × 6 (number of acquired AT sets) = 768 bits (96 bytes) can be suppressed, and the data capacity required for grouping can be considered. Data capacity can be greatly reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the data capacity required for grouping C is reduced by simultaneously executing a plurality of types of grouping C (particularly, grouping C corresponding to a lottery that can be executed).

  In the present embodiment, the grouping C corresponding to the lottery that is not executed according to the state (particularly, the grouping C corresponding to all the lotteries) is executed at the same time, thereby reducing the data capacity required for the grouping C. In addition, it is possible to prevent the production state and the lottery state from being unintentionally identified by the processing time (in this embodiment, the time from the lever operation to the start of reel rotation).

  In addition, said invention (this invention 2 of this application mentioned later) reduces the data capacity of the lottery table used for the lottery which concerns on AT production state, Comprising: With each execution presence / absence of grouping A and grouping B It is unrelated. Therefore, in the present invention, the winning number S may be directly converted into the winning number C without executing the grouping A and the grouping B, or one of the grouping A and the grouping B is executed. Alternatively, both the grouping A and the grouping B may be executed as in the present embodiment, and when both the grouping A and the grouping B are executed, the grouping A Alternatively, it may be executed as one grouping without dividing into grouping B. That is, this invention (this invention 2 described later) executes at least the grouping C, and the lottery table used for the lottery related to the AT effect state described later is the information (winning number C) converted at least by the grouping C. If the lottery data is associated with each of the above, the data capacity of the lottery table used for the lottery related to the AT effect state can be reduced.

<Rendering state related process at the end of the game>
Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the game end-time effect state related process (step S <b> 111) in the main control unit main process will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the flow of the processing state related process at the end of the game in the main process of the main control unit.

  In step S701, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the internal winning gaming state, and if applicable, the processing state related process at the end of the game is terminated, and if not, the process proceeds to step S702. Note that the internal winning game state is a game state that is set when a special winning combination is not won in a game in which a special winning combination is won internally. It is determined that it is not in a gaming state. In step S702, it is determined whether or not it is in the AT effect state. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S703, and if not, the process proceeds to step S707.

  In step S703, it is determined whether or not the number of AT sets is greater than 0. If so, the process proceeds to step S704, and if not, the effect state related process at the end of the game ends. In step S704, the effect state is set to the AT effect state, in the next step S705, an initial value (50 in this embodiment) is set to the number of AT games, and in the next step S706, the probability state in the AT effect state. Is set to the low probability state, and then the game state-related effect state related process is terminated.

  In step S707, it is determined whether or not the number of AT games is 0. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S708, and if not, the process proceeds to step S710. In step S708, it is determined whether or not the number of AT sets is greater than 0. If so, the process proceeds to step S709, and if not, the process proceeds to step S712. In step S709, an initial value (50 in this embodiment) is set as the number of AT games, and then the process proceeds to step S710. In step S710, it is determined whether or not there is a lottery state transition. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S711. In step S711, after the transition destination lottery state is set, the present game end effect state related process is terminated. In step S712, after the effect state is set to the normal effect state, the present game end effect state related process is performed. finish. The AT effect state may be simply referred to as AT.

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
Next, processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 5B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 8C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S801 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When power is turned on, initial setting is first executed in step S801. In this initial setting, initial setting of the input / output port, initialization processing of the storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. In step S802, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S803. In step S803, 0 is substituted into the timer variable.

  In step S804, command processing is performed. In the command processing, the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 determines whether a command is received from the main control unit 300. In step S805, an effect control process is performed. This effect control process is a process of determining an effect to be executed based on the reception of each command from the main control unit 300, and setting the effect data for the determined effect. In step S804, there is a new command. If the effect data is read from the ROM 406, the effect data is updated. Although details will be described later, for example, when an internal winning command is received from the main control unit 300, information included in the internal winning command (winning number A, gaming state, re-game player winning state, current effect state, The current number of AT sets, the current number of AT games, the current lottery state, information that can specify the lottery state of the transfer destination, etc.) are stored in the RAM 408, and the effect to be executed is determined. A process for reading and setting effect data from the ROM 406 is performed.

  In step S806, sound control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S805. For example, if there is a command to the sound source IC 418 in the effect data read in step S805, this command is output to the sound source IC 418. In step S807, lamp control processing is performed based on the processing result in step S805. For example, if there is a command to the various lamps 420 in the effect data read in step S805, this command is output to the drive circuit 422.

  In step S808, information output processing is performed to perform setting for transmitting a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 based on the processing result of step S805. For example, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S805, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S802.

  Next, command reception interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S901 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408 as an unprocessed command.

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

  In step S951, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S803 in the first sub-control unit main process, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S802, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step S952, transmission of a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S808, update processing of an effect random number value, and the like are performed.

<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>
Next, the process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27A is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S1001, various initial settings of the second sub-control unit 500 are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S1001. In this initialization process, input / output port initialization, storage area initialization in the RAM 508, and the like are performed. Next, in step S1002, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S1003. In step S1003, the received command from the first sub-control unit 400 is saved as an unprocessed command, and in the next step S1004, 0 is substituted for the timer variable.

  In step S1005, command processing is performed. In this command processing, it is determined whether or not a control command or a status signal has been received from the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400. In step S1006, effect control processing is performed. This effect control process is a process of determining an effect to be executed based on the reception of each command from the first sub-control unit 400, and setting the determined effect data for the effect. In step S1005, a new command is set. If there is an effect, a process such as reading the effect data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536 is performed, and if the effect data needs to be updated, an effect data update process or the like is performed. Although details will be described later, for example, when an internal winning command is received from the first sub-control unit 400, information included in the internal winning command (winning number A, gaming state, re-game player winning state, current performance) State, current number of AT sets, current number of AT games, current lottery state, information for specifying the destination lottery state, etc.) are stored in the RAM 508, and an effect to be executed is determined. For example, the effect data is read from the ROM 506 and set in the VRAM 536.

  In step S1007, shutter control processing is performed based on the processing result in step S1006. For example, if there is a command for the shutter (shielding device) 163 in the effect data read in step S1006, control corresponding to this command is performed. In step S1008, image control processing is performed based on the processing result in step S1006. For example, if there is an image control command in the effect data read in step S1006, image control corresponding to this command is performed (details will be described later), and the process returns to step S1002.

  FIG. 27B is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the second sub control unit command reception interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub-control unit 500 detects a strobe signal output from the first sub-control unit 400, for example. In step S1101 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub-control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

  FIG. 27C is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of the second sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms). Execute in the cycle.

  In step S1201, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S1002 in the second sub-control unit main process, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in this embodiment, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more in step S1002 every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). Next, in step S1202, an effect random number update process is performed.

  FIG. 27D is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of image control processing (step S1008) of the second sub-control unit main processing. In step S1301 of the image control process, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 504 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 536. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the effect image display device 157. Next, the CPU 504 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 506), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 536), and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 534 based on the position information table, and then the image from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 534 transfers the image data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 534 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504.

  Next, in step S1302, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal is input from the VDP 534. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S1303. If not, the transfer end interrupt signal is determined. Wait for input. In step S1303, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 536 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 536 in step S1301, the CPU 504 includes information on the image data constituting the display image (coordinate axis and image size of the VRAM 536). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 534. The VDP 534 performs parameter setting in accordance with the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  Next, in step S1304, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 504 instructs the VDP 534 to start drawing an image. The VDP 534 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 504. In step S1305, it is determined whether a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 534 based on the end of image drawing has been input. If a generation end interrupt signal has been input, the process proceeds to step S1306. Wait for the end interrupt signal to be input. In step S1306, an effect scene counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 508 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

<Internal winning command reception process>
Next, with reference to FIG. 28, an internal winning command reception process executed in the first sub control unit main process and the second sub control unit main process will be described. FIG. 28A is a flowchart showing a flow of an internal winning command reception process executed in the first sub control unit main process and the second sub control unit main process.

  This internal winning command processing is performed when the first sub-control unit 400 receives an internal winning command from the main control unit 300 (or when the second sub-control unit 500 receives an internal winning command from the first sub-control unit 400. ) Is a process executed in the effect control process in the first sub control unit main process (or the second sub control unit main process).

  In step S1501 of the internal winning command processing, information included in the internal winning command (winning number A, gaming state, re-game player winning state, current effect state, current AT set number, current AT game number, current Refer to the information of the winning number A from among the lottery status and information that can specify the lottery status of the transfer destination), whether the winning number A is 1 or 2 (the internal winning combination is strong watermelon or weak Whether or not it is a watermelon), the process proceeds to step S1503 if applicable, and to step S1502 otherwise. In step S1502, it is determined whether or not the winning number A is 3 or 4 (whether or not the internal winning combination is a strong cherry or a weak cherry). If applicable, the process proceeds to step S1504. Advances to step S1505.

  In step S1503, after setting the production data for the watermelon notification effect, the process proceeds to step S1505. In step S1504, the effect data for the cherry notification effect is set, and then the process proceeds to step S1505. In step S1505, after setting other production data, etc., the internal winning command processing is terminated. In step S1505, if the received command includes information for specifying the correct operation order, the effect data for performing the effect that can specify the correct operation order, the effect state, and the lottery state are specified. Processing such as setting effect data for performing possible effects is performed.

  FIG. 28B shows the watermelon notification effect displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 when the game is started when the first sub control unit 400 or the second sub control unit 500 sets the effect data for the watermelon notification effect. It is an example of (image). This watermelon notification effect (image) is an effect (image) corresponding to the winning number A = 1 or 2, and is an effect (image) not corresponding to the winning number B.

  FIG. 28 (c) shows the cherry notification effect displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 at the start of the game when the first sub control unit 400 and the second sub control unit 500 set the effect data for the cherry notification effect. It is an example of (image). This cherry notification effect (image) is an effect (image) corresponding to the winning number A = 3 or 4, and is an effect (image) not corresponding to the winning number B.

  In this embodiment, the production data is always set in step S1503 and step S1504. However, for example, the lottery using a random number is performed, and the production data is set only when the lottery is won. It may be configured.

  In this embodiment, since the winning number A in which only the push order replays 1 and 2 and the push order bell are grouped is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400, the capacity of the conversion table in the grouping C is reduced. However, the freedom degree of the production | presentation by the 1st sub control part 400 is raised. Specifically, when a weak watermelon that has the same advantage as the weak cherry in the lottery related to the AT performance state is won internally, the watermelon announcement effect can be executed, while when the weak cherry is won internally, the watermelon By not performing the notification effect, it is possible to easily obtain a payout corresponding to the weak watermelon. Similarly, when a weak cherry is won internally, a payout corresponding to the weak cherry can be easily obtained.

  In particular, it is advantageous over the weak watermelon in the lottery related to the AT effect state, and when the stop button 137 corresponding to the left reel 110 is operated first, the left reel 110 can be stopped at the same position as the weak watermelon. Even if a strong watermelon is elected internally, a watermelon notification effect can be executed, and by executing such a watermelon notification effect, the interest of the game can be enhanced. Unlike the present embodiment, the same effect can be obtained even when the strong watermelon is more disadvantageous than the weak watermelon in the lottery related to the AT effect state. Similarly, the interest of the game can be enhanced with respect to the relationship between the weak cherry and the strong cherry.

  Further, in the above-described invention (the invention 1 described later), in the present embodiment, grouping is performed in the order of grouping A, grouping B, and grouping C. It is not necessary to execute both grouping B and grouping C. If grouping of at least one of grouping B and grouping C is performed, the AT effect state is related to the case where grouping is not performed. Data capacity in lottery can be reduced. Thus, when only the grouping B is executed, the lottery table used for the lottery related to the AT effect state needs to be a lottery table in which lottery data is associated with each of the winning numbers B.

  Unlike this embodiment, if at least one type of AT combination is grouped, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally acquire medals by unauthorized modification of the first sub-control unit 400. The invention according to the present invention (the inventions 1 to 3 described later) can be applied. However, as in this embodiment, it is more difficult to acquire medals by illegal modification if all AT roles are grouped. it can.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the present inventions 1 to 3 are applied to the grouping of all general roles. However, the present invention is not limited to this. General roles that are not present) may be grouped, and the present inventions 1 to 3 may be applied to this grouping. Further, in the present embodiment, the example in which the present inventions 1 to 3 are applied to the grouping of the general roles has been described. Alternatively, the present inventions 1 to 3 may be applied to all groupings, or for grouping of internal winning roles including general roles (part or all) and special roles (part or all). The present inventions 1 to 3 may be applied. That is, the present inventions 1 to 3 can be applied to grouping of at least a part of the internal winning combinations, and even in this way, the respective effects described above are achieved. The special role is a role that will carry over to the internal winning until it wins after winning the internal, so only the special role that was won internally without the special winning that has been carried forward is grouped. It is preferable to make it a target.

  Moreover, although the example which reduces the data capacity | capacitance in the lottery which concerns on AT effect state is given in this embodiment, in this invention 1-3, the lottery which becomes the object of reduction of data capacity is the lottery which concerns on AT effect state. The lottery is not limited to this, and any lottery related to the provision of a privilege that makes it easy to obtain profits (medals) may be used.

  In the present embodiment, the lottery data in the lottery table used for the lottery related to the granting of a privilege is a common value in all the setting values. Although the data may be different, the capacity of the lottery table can be reduced by using the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, the lottery related to the privilege is executed only in the lottery table in which the lottery data is associated with each of the information (winning number C) finally derived by the grouping. Lottery table in which lottery data is associated with each piece of information (winning number A and winning number B) in the middle of the conversion, and lottery data is associated with each piece of information before the grouping (winning number S) There may be a case where the lottery related to the privilege is executed using the lottery table.

  As described above, the gaming machine (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) according to the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of types of symbols (for example, the symbol shown in FIG. 4) and a plurality of reels that are rotationally driven. (For example, reels 110 to 112 shown in FIG. 1), stop buttons (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139 shown in FIG. 1) operated to individually stop the rotation of the plurality of reels, and rendering means ( For example, the effect image display device 157 shown in FIG. 1, the speakers 272 and 277 shown in FIG. 2, and various lamps shown in FIG. 2, and main control means for controlling the progress of the game (for example, the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 2). ) And sub-control means (for example, the first sub-control section 400 and the second sub-control section 500 shown in FIG. 2) connected by one-way communication from the main control means and controlling the effect means. , A game machine capable of providing a benefit (for example, a medal) according to a mode of the plurality of reels stopped and a privilege (for example, an AT) for facilitating the acquisition of the profit, wherein the main control means Is an internal lottery means (for example, the internal lottery process shown in FIG. 16) for deriving an internal winning combination (for example, the general combination and the special combination shown in FIGS. 10 to 12) by lottery, and at least one of the internal winning combinations. Grouping means (for example, a winning number S grouping process shown in FIG. 17) capable of performing grouping to convert a plurality of types of information based on the target role of a part into one information, and a privilege lottery ( For example, a bonus lottery table that stores bonus lottery means for executing AT lottery (for example, the game start stage production state-related process shown in FIG. 22) and the bonus lottery table used in the bonus lottery. Storage means (for example, ROM 306 shown in FIG. 2) and information transmission means (for example, command setting transmission processing shown in FIG. 15) for transmitting information to the sub-control means, the internal lottery means As the internal winning combination, a plurality of types of operation condition combinations (for example, push order bells shown in FIG. 8) having different operation conditions of the stop button for stopping the plurality of reels in an advantageous manner, And a second role (for example, the weak cherry shown in FIG. 7) can be derived, and the grouping means uses the target role as the grouping. A first grouping (for example, grouping A shown in FIG. 18A) that converts a plurality of types of information (for example, a winning number S) into one information (for example, a winning number A), and The first Second grouping (for example, grouping B and grouping shown in FIG. 17) that converts a plurality of types of information (for example, winning number A) converted into one information (for example, winning number C) C) can be executed, and the first grouping includes information (for example, winning numbers S = 21 to 47 shown in FIG. 8) that can specify each of the plurality of types of operation condition combinations as one. Information (for example, winning number A = 11 shown in FIG. 19), and the second grouping is information that can identify each of the first combination and the second combination (for example, The winning number A = 2, 4 shown in FIG. 19 is used as one piece of information (for example, the winning number B = 2 shown in FIG. 19 or the winning number C = 0-2 shown in FIGS. 20-21). The privilege lottery table storage means for converting A predetermined privilege lottery table (for example, an AT set number lottery table shown in FIG. 23) in which lottery data is associated with each of a plurality of types of information (for example, winning number C) converted by the second grouping. The privilege lottery means performs a predetermined privilege lottery that derives a result by lottery using the information converted by the second grouping and the predetermined privilege lottery table as the privilege lottery. The information transmission means transmits the conversion information (for example, winning number A) converted by the first grouping, and the sub-control means transmits the converted conversion A game machine (hereinafter, referred to as “present invention 1”) characterized in that it controls the effect means based on information. ).

  According to the present invention 1, while reducing the data capacity of the predetermined privilege lottery table, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom of production in the sub-control means, and to improve the interest of the game.

  The sub-control means can execute a first effect (for example, a watermelon notification effect shown in FIG. 28B), and the conversion information can specify the first role. In the case of at least a part of the cases where the information is correct information, the first effect is executed. On the other hand, when the conversion information is information that can specify the second combination, One effect may not be executed.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to cause the sub-control means to execute an effect corresponding to the first role, and to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, the sub-control means can execute a second effect different from the first effect (for example, cherry notification effect shown in FIG. 28C), and the conversion information is In the case of at least some of the cases where the second combination is identifiable, the second effect is executed, while the conversion information is information that can identify the first combination. If there is, the second effect may not be executed.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to cause the sub-control means to execute an effect corresponding to the second role, and to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, the internal lottery means can derive a third combination (for example, a strong watermelon shown in FIG. 7) having an advantage in the predetermined privilege lottery that is different from the first combination as the internal winning combination. In the first grouping, information that can specify the third combination (for example, winning number S = 1 shown in FIG. 7) is combined with information that can specify the other target combination. The sub-control means executes the first effect when the conversion information is at least a part of the information that can identify the third role. (Hereafter, it may be called "this invention 1-1.").

  With such a configuration, it is possible to execute effects corresponding to each of the first role and the third role, and to improve the interest of the game.

  In the invention 1-1, the main control means includes reel stop means (for example, reel stop control processing shown in FIG. 14) for stopping the plurality of rotating reels. One reel (for example, the left reel 110 shown in FIG. 1) and a second reel (for example, the middle reel 111 shown in FIG. 1) are included, and the reel control means derives the first role. In the game, a first stop button (for example, the stop button 137 shown in FIG. 1) corresponding to the first reel among the stop buttons is operated first, and the first stop button is the first stop button. Is operated at the timing (for example, when the symbol numbers 5 and 6 come to the middle line), the first reel is stopped at the first position (for example, the symbol number 6 stops at the middle line). After that, the second stop button (for example, the stop button 138 shown in FIG. 1) corresponding to the second reel among the stop buttons has a second timing (for example, symbol numbers 3 to 3). When 6 is operated at the timing of the middle line), the second reel is stopped at the second position (for example, the symbol number 7 is stopped at the middle line as shown in the central view of FIG. 13B). The first stop button is operated first, and the first stop button is different from the first timing in the game in which the first combination is derived. When the game is operated at the timing (for example, when the symbol numbers 0 and 1 come to the middle line), the game in which the second combination is derived without stopping the first reel at the first position. In When the first stop button is operated first and the first stop button is operated at the third timing, the first reel is moved to a different position from the first position. In the game in which the second role is derived while stopping at the third position (for example, the position where symbol number 4 is stopped at the middle stage line as shown in the left diagram of FIG. 13 (d)) When the first stop button is operated first and the first stop button is operated at the first timing, the first reel is not stopped at the third position, and the third In the game in which the combination is derived, when the first stop button is operated first and the first stop button is operated at the first timing, the first reel is moved to the first reel. Stop at the position of Thereafter, when the second stop button is operated at the second timing, the second reel is moved to a fourth position different from the second position (for example, as shown in FIG. 13A). As shown in the center diagram, in the game where the symbol number 6 stops at the middle line) and the third role is derived, the first stop button is operated first, and the first When the stop button is operated at the third timing, the first reel is not stopped at the first position, and the first position is determined by the first role and the first position. A mode in which profits corresponding to the three roles (for example, 15 sheets) are given (for example, the symbol combination of “bell symbol-cherry symbol-BAR symbol” shown in the right diagram of FIG. 13A, and FIG. b) “Bell design-watermelon” The pattern (pattern combination of “pattern-blank 3 symbols”) is provided, while the profit corresponding to the second role (for example, 5) is given (for example, “BAR” shown in the right diagram of FIG. 13D) Symbol-cherry symbol-cherry symbol combination), and the second position constitutes an aspect in which a profit corresponding to the second role is provided, while the first role And a gaming machine characterized in that it does not constitute a mode in which a profit corresponding to the third combination is given.

  According to such a game machine, it is possible to easily give profits corresponding to the first combination, the second combination, and the third combination. Also, until the second reel is stopped, it is possible to expect one of the roles without specifying whether the first role or the third role is derived, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be made.

  Further, the gaming machine (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) according to the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of types of symbols (for example, the symbols shown in FIG. 4), and a plurality of reels (for example, the drawings) that are rotationally driven. 1), stop buttons operated to individually stop the rotation of the plurality of reels (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139 shown in FIG. 1), and a main player that controls the progress of the game. Control means (for example, the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 2) and a privilege (for example, medal) that grants a profit (for example, a medal) according to the stopped state of the plurality of reels and makes it easy to acquire the profit (for example, AT is a gaming table that can be assigned, and the main control means is an internal lottery means (for example, FIG. 16) for deriving an internal winning combination (for example, the general combination and special combination shown in FIGS. 10 to 12) by lottery. Show Group lottery processing) and grouping means (for example, winning number S shown in FIG. 17) for performing grouping to convert a plurality of types of information based on at least some of the internal winning combinations into one piece of information A bonus lottery that stores a bonus lottery table (a grouping process), bonus lottery means for executing bonus lottery related to the granting of the bonus (for example, a game start stage effect state-related process shown in FIG. 22), and a bonus lottery table used in the bonus lottery Table storage means (for example, the ROM 306 shown in FIG. 2), and the grouping means performs the first grouping (for example, AT set in the AT effect state (low probability)) as the grouping. The grouping C) for several lotteries can be executed, and the privilege lottery table storage means has a plurality of types converted by the first grouping. The first privilege lottery table (for example, FIG. 23B) in which lottery data is associated with each of the information (for example, the winning number C for the number of AT sets in the AT effect state (low probability)). AT effect state (low probability AT set number lottery table) is stored, and the privilege lottery means converts the first grouping information (for example, winning number C) as the privilege lottery. And a first privilege lottery (for example, an AT set number lottery in an AT effect state (low probability)) for deriving a result by lottery using the first privilege lottery table. This is a game machine (hereinafter, also referred to as “present invention 2”).

  According to the present invention 2, the data capacity of the first privilege lottery table can be reduced, and hardware resources with limited capacity and number can be effectively utilized.

  In addition, the grouping means, as the grouping, a second grouping different from the first grouping (for example, grouping C for the AT set number lottery in the AT effect state (medium probability)), and The third grouping (for example, the grouping A shown in FIG. 18A and the grouping B shown in FIG. 17) can be executed, and the privilege lottery table storage means can perform the second grouping. A second privilege lottery table (FIG. 23 (FIG. 23 (FIG. 23) in which lottery data is associated with each of a plurality of types of information to be converted (for example, winning number C for AT set number lottery in the AT effect state (medium probability)). b) AT effect state (medium probability) AT set number lottery table) is stored, and the privilege lottery means performs the second grouping as the privilege lottery. The second privilege lottery (for example, the AT set number lottery in the AT effect state (medium probability)) for deriving the result by lottery using the converted information and the second privilege lottery table can be executed. Yes, the third grouping is to convert a plurality of types of information (for example, a winning number S) that can identify the target combination into one information (for example, a winning number B), In the grouping and the second grouping, a plurality of types of information (for example, a winning number B) converted by the third grouping are converted into one information (for example, a winning number C). Also good.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the data capacity required for grouping to reduce the data capacity of the first privilege lottery table and the second privilege lottery table.

  The grouping unit may execute each of the first grouping and the second grouping after executing the third grouping.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the data capacity required for grouping to reduce the data capacity of the first privilege lottery table and the second privilege lottery table.

  The main control means includes lottery state setting means for setting one lottery state from a plurality of types of lottery states (for example, a game end effect state-related process shown in FIG. 25). The setting means can set a first lottery state (for example, lottery state = low probability) and a second lottery state (for example, lottery state = medium probability). When the lottery state is set, the first bonus lottery is executed, while the second bonus lottery is not executed and the second lottery state is set, While the second privilege lottery is executed, the first privilege lottery may not be executed.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the data capacity required for grouping to reduce the data capacity of the first privilege lottery table and the second privilege lottery table.

  In addition, the internal lottery means, as the internal winning combination, has a plurality of types of operation condition combinations (for example, pushes shown in FIG. Order bell), a first hand (for example, a weak watermelon shown in FIG. 7), and a second hand (for example, a weak cherry shown in FIG. 7) can be derived. The advantage in each of the first privilege lottery and the second privilege lottery is the same as that of the first combination, and the third grouping can identify each of the plurality of types of operation condition combinations. Information that converts information into one information and that can identify each of the first role and the second role is a winning number shown in one information (for example, FIG. 20B and FIG. 20C). = 2).

  With such a configuration, the data capacity of the first privilege lottery table can be reduced.

  Further, the gaming machine (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) according to the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of types of symbols (for example, the symbols shown in FIG. 4), and a plurality of reels (for example, the drawings) that are rotationally driven. 1), stop buttons operated to individually stop the rotation of the plurality of reels (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139 shown in FIG. 1), and effecting means (for example, FIG. 1). 2, the speakers 272 and 277 shown in FIG. 2, and the various lamps shown in FIG. 2, and the effect control means for controlling the effect means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400 shown in FIG. 2 sub-control unit 500), and a gaming table capable of giving a benefit (for example, AT) that gives a profit according to the stopped state of the plurality of reels and makes it easy to obtain the profit. The An internal lottery means (for example, an internal lottery process shown in FIG. 16) for deriving an internal winning combination (for example, general and special roles shown in FIGS. 10 to 12) by lottery, and at least a part of the internal winning combination Grouping that converts multiple types of information based on the target role into one information (for example, grouping A shown in FIG. 17 and FIG. 18A, grouping B shown in FIG. 17, and grouping C shown in FIG. 17) Grouping means (for example, the winning number S grouping process shown in FIG. 17) and privilege lottery means (for example, FIG. 22). And a bonus lottery table storage means (for example, ROM 306 shown in FIG. 2) storing a bonus lottery table used in the bonus lottery. The standard lottery table is different from the first privilege lottery table (for example, the AT set number lottery table shown in FIGS. 23 (b) to (d)) and the first privilege lottery table. A second privilege lottery table (for example, the state transition lottery table shown in FIG. 24A to FIG. 24C), and the grouping means has a first group number as the grouping. First grouping (for example, the number of AT sets shown in FIG. 20B) that converts a plurality of types of information that can identify the target combination into one information (hereinafter referred to as “first information”) Grouping C) using a lottery conversion table), and the first information is a plurality of types of information that can identify the target combination so that the second group number is different from the first group number. Different information (hereinafter “second Information ". ) Can be executed in one game (for example, grouping C using the state transition lottery conversion table shown in FIG. 21B), and the privilege lottery means As the privilege lottery, a first privilege lottery (for example, AT set acquisition lottery) for deriving a result by lottery using the first information and the first privilege lottery table, and as the privilege lottery, the first The second bonus lottery (for example, state transition lottery) that derives the result by lottery using the second information and the second bonus lottery table can be executed in one game, and the target role is The first target combination (for example, “strong watermelon” shown in FIG. 20B or FIG. 21B) and the second target combination different from the first target combination (for example, FIG. 20B ) Or “weak” shown in FIG. In the first grouping, the first target combination and the second target combination are different from each other in the first information (for example, “winning number” shown in FIG. 20B). C = 1 ”and“ winning number C = 2 ”), and in the second grouping, the first target combination and the second target combination are the same as the second information (for example, FIG. The game table is converted to “winning number C = 1” shown in FIG. 21 (b).

  According to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, in one game, the first grouping is executed so as to be the first group number, so that the second group number is different from the first group number. By executing the second grouping, it is possible to reduce the multiple types of information that can identify the target role, so that two-stage grouping can be performed quickly, and each grouping The data capacity of the conversion table to be used and the data capacity of the lottery table associated with the information after the second grouping can be reduced. In the first grouping, the first target combination and the second target combination are converted into different first information. In the second grouping, the first target combination and the second target combination are converted. Is converted into the same second information, and in the first privilege lottery, the result is derived by lottery using the first information and the first privilege lottery table. In order to derive the result by lottery using the information and the second privilege lottery table, the roles (meanings) of the first and second target roles are made different in each lottery of the first and second privilege lotteries. Thus, it is possible to easily increase the lottery variations using the target combination without increasing the data capacity.

  The grouping means converts a plurality of types of information that can identify the target combination into one information (hereinafter referred to as “third information”) (for example, as shown in FIG. 19). Grouping B) using a conversion table for grouping B is feasible, wherein the third grouping is less than the number derived as the internal winning combination, and the first group number and A plurality of types of information that can identify the target combination is converted into the third information so that the third group number is larger than the second group number, and the first grouping is And converting at least a part of the plurality of types of the third information converted by the third grouping into the first information so that the third group number becomes the first group number. The second In the grouping, at least a part of the plurality of types of the third information converted by the third grouping is changed from the third group number to the second group number. It may be converted to. With such a configuration, the data capacity can be further reduced.

  Further, the gaming machine (for example, the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1) according to the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of types of symbols (for example, the symbols shown in FIG. 4), and a plurality of reels (for example, the drawings) that are rotationally driven. 1), stop buttons operated to individually stop the rotation of the plurality of reels (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139 shown in FIG. 1), and a main player that controls the progress of the game. A control means (for example, the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 2), and a benefit (for example, a medal) according to the stopped state of the plurality of reels is given to easily obtain the profit. (E.g., an AT), and the main control means includes an internal lottery means (e.g., an internal winning combination (e.g., a general role and a special role shown in FIGS. 10 to 12) derived by lottery). FIG. And a grouping means (for example, the winning shown in FIG. 17) for performing grouping to convert a plurality of types of information based on at least some of the internal winning combinations into one piece of information Number S grouping process), conversion table storage means (for example, ROM 306 shown in FIG. 2) that stores the conversion table used for the grouping, and privilege lottery (for example, AT set number lottery) related to the provision of the privilege. A privilege lottery means to be executed (for example, a game start time effect state-related process shown in FIG. 22), a privilege lottery table storage means (for example, ROM 306 shown in FIG. 2) storing a privilege lottery table used in the privilege lottery; The grouping means converts, as the grouping, a plurality of types of information that can identify the target combination into one information. A first grouping (for example, grouping A shown in FIG. 18A), and a second grouping (for example, converting a plurality of types of information converted by the first grouping into one information) , Grouping B and grouping C) shown in FIG. 17 can be performed, and the first grouping has a first group number that is smaller than the number derived as the internal winning combination. A plurality of types of information (for example, winning numbers S = 21 to 47 shown in FIG. 8) that can identify the target combination are converted into one information (for example, winning number A = 11 shown in FIG. 19). In the second grouping, a plurality of types of information converted by the first grouping (for example, the winning shown in FIG. 19) so that the second group number is smaller than the first group number. Number A = 2, 4) (For example, the winning number B = 2 shown in FIG. 19 or the winning number C = 0-2 shown in FIGS. 20 to 21), and the conversion table storage means As the conversion table, the first conversion table used for the first grouping is stored, and the privilege lottery table storage unit stores each of the plurality of types of information converted by the second grouping. On the other hand, a privilege lottery table (for example, an AT set number lottery table shown in FIG. 23) associated with lottery data is stored, and the privilege lottery means performs the second grouping as the privilege lottery. A privilege lottery for deriving a result by lottery using the converted information and the privilege lottery table is executable, and the first conversion table is the target The first grouping sequentially refers to the bit data provided in the first conversion table, and the referenced bit data is a specific bit. In the case of data (for example, 1), the information (for example, the winning number A) corresponding to the target role referred to this time is used as converted information, and the referenced bit data is not the specific bit data. In the case of the winning combination, the process of converting the information corresponding to the previously won internal winning combination (for example, the winning number A) to the converted information is repeatedly executed until the bit data corresponding to the derived target combination is obtained. A gaming machine characterized by being (hereinafter, referred to as “present invention 3”). ).

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, after a plurality of types of information capable of specifying the target combination are grouped so that the number of groups is reduced by the first grouping, the number of groups is further reduced by the second grouping. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the data capacity of the conversion table used for grouping and the data capacity of the lottery table associated with the information after the second grouping. it can. Moreover, in order to reduce the data capacity of the privilege lottery table because the conversion table in which bit data is associated is used without using the conventional conversion table in which the converted data is associated with the data before conversion. The data capacity required for grouping can be reduced, and hardware resources with limited capacity and number can be used effectively.

  The second grouping is capable of converting a plurality of types of information converted by the first grouping into one information so that the second group number after conversion is different. Alternatively, a plurality of types of information converted by the first grouping may be converted into one information so that the combination of the group before conversion and the group after conversion may be different.

  The grouping means includes, as the grouping, a second grouping (for example, grouping C for AT set number lottery in the AT effect state (low probability)) and a third grouping (for example, AT The grouping C for the AT set number lottery in the production state (medium probability) is executable, and the second grouping and the third grouping are at least converted by the first grouping. A plurality of types of information (for example, a winning number B) is converted into one information (for example, a winning number C), and the privilege lottery table storage means is a plurality of types that are converted by the third grouping. The second privilege lottery table (for example, the AT effect state shown in FIG. 23C) (in the middle) Rate) AT set number lottery table), and the first privilege lottery table is for each of a plurality of types of information (for example, winning number C) converted by the second grouping. Lottery data are associated with each other, and the bonus lottery means uses the information converted by the third grouping (for example, the winning number C) and the second bonus lottery table as the bonus lottery. The second privilege lottery (for example, the AT set number lottery in the AT effect state (medium probability)) that can be derived by the lottery used can be executed, and the first privilege lottery is performed in the second group. The result is derived by lottery using the information (for example, the winning number C) converted by the conversion and the first privilege lottery table, and the conversion table storage The stage includes, as the conversion table, a second conversion table used for the second grouping (for example, an AT effect state (low probability) AT set number lottery conversion table shown in FIG. 20B), and A third conversion table used for the third grouping (for example, an AT effect state (medium probability) AT set number lottery conversion table shown in FIG. 20C) is stored. In the conversion table and the third conversion table, information (for example, a winning number C) is associated with each of a plurality of types of information (for example, a winning number B) converted at least by the first grouping. The second grouping and the third grouping are converted at least by the first grouping in the corresponding conversion table. The information corresponding to the information (for example, the winning number B) may be the converted information (for example, the winning number C).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the data capacity required for grouping to reduce the data capacity of the first privilege lottery table and the second privilege lottery table.

  In addition, the internal lottery means, as the internal winning combination, has a plurality of types of operation condition combinations (for example, pushes shown in FIG. 8) with different operation conditions of the stop button for stopping the plurality of reels in an advantageous manner. Order bell), a first combination (for example, weak watermelon shown in FIG. 7), and a second combination (for example, weak cherry shown in FIG. 7) can be derived, and the grouping means includes the group As a conversion, a fourth grouping (for example, a grouping B) can be executed, and the conversion table storage means uses a fourth conversion table (used in the fourth grouping) as the conversion table ( For example, the conversion table for grouping B shown in FIG. 19 is stored, and the second conversion table and the third conversion table are converted by the fourth grouping. Information (for example, winning number C) is associated with each of a plurality of types of information (for example, winning number B), and the second grouping and the third grouping correspond to each other. In the conversion table, information corresponding to the information converted by the fourth grouping (for example, the winning number B) is used as information after conversion (for example, the winning number C). Is a group in which information (for example, winning number B) is associated with each of a plurality of types of information (for example, winning number A) converted by the first grouping, and the fourth group Information obtained by converting information corresponding to the information (for example, winning number A) converted by the first grouping in the fourth conversion table (for example, winning number B) The information (for example, winning numbers A = 2, 4 shown in FIG. 19) that can identify each of the first combination and the second combination is one piece of information (for example, shown in FIG. 19). The first grouping is information that can identify each of the plurality of types of operation condition combinations (for example, the winning numbers S = 21 to 47 shown in FIG. 8). May be converted into one piece of information (for example, winning number A = 11 shown in FIG. 19).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to easily change the design while reducing the data capacity required for grouping to reduce the data capacity of the first privilege lottery table and the second privilege lottery table. Can reduce the development burden.

  The gaming machines according to the first to third aspects of the present invention are not limited to the configuration of the slot machine according to the present embodiment. Therefore, for example, the “production means” according to the first aspect of the present invention is not limited to the display means such as the liquid crystal display device 157, and may be a sound output means such as the speaker 272 or the light of various lamps 420 or the like. It may be output means, movable means such as the shutter 163, or a combination of one or more of them. Further, the bit lengths of the winning numbers S, A, B, C, bit data, etc. are not limited to the exemplified number of bits.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention can be applied to an enclosed gaming machine. Here, the “enclosed game machine” is one that circulates and uses game balls enclosed in the game machine. In addition, the main control unit, the first sub control unit, and the second sub control unit may be configured as a single chip, or the main control unit and the first sub control unit may be configured to allow bidirectional communication. Good. Moreover, while enabling bidirectional communication between the main control unit and the first sub control unit, communication from the first sub control unit to the second sub control unit may be one-way communication.

  Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done. In addition, in some cases, the content described in one configuration among a plurality of configurations described in the embodiments may be applied to other configurations to further widen the game.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine represented by a ball and ball game machine (pachinko machine), a revolving game machine (slot machine), an enclosed game machine, or a medalless slot machine. it can.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Slot machine 110-112 Reel 130-132 Bet button 135 Start lever 137-139 Stop button 157 Production image display apparatus 300 Main control part 400 1st sub control part 500 2nd sub control part

Claims (2)

A plurality of reels that are subjected to multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
A stop button operated to individually stop the rotation of the plurality of reels;
Directing means;
An effect control means for controlling the effect means, and provides a profit according to the stopped state of the plurality of reels, and a gaming table capable of giving a privilege for facilitating acquisition of the profit,
Internal lottery means for deriving internal winning roles by lottery;
Grouping means capable of performing grouping to convert a plurality of types of information based on at least some of the internal winning combinations into one information;
Privilege lottery means for executing a privilege lottery for granting the privilege;
A privilege lottery table storage means storing a privilege lottery table used in the privilege lottery,
The privilege lottery table includes a first privilege lottery table, and a second privilege lottery table that is different from the first privilege lottery table in allocation of lottery values,
The grouping means includes
As the grouping, a first grouping that converts a plurality of types of information that can identify the target combination so as to be the first number of groups into one information (hereinafter referred to as “first information”), And a plurality of types of information that can identify the target combination so as to be a second group number different from the first group number, and a piece of information different from the first information (hereinafter referred to as “second information”). The second grouping to be converted into “) can be executed in one game,
The privilege lottery means
As the privilege lottery, a first privilege lottery that derives a result by lottery using the first information and the first privilege lottery table;
As the privilege lottery, the second privilege lottery that derives the result by lottery using the second information and the second privilege lottery table can be executed in one game.
The target role includes a first target role and a second target role different from the first target role,
In the first grouping, the first target combination and the second target combination are converted into different first information,
In the second grouping, the first target combination and the second target combination are converted into the same second information. The game stand according to claim 1,
The grouping means includes
A third grouping that converts a plurality of types of information that can identify the target role into one piece of information (hereinafter referred to as “third information”) can be executed,
The third grouping is
A plurality of types that can identify the target combination so that the number of third groups is smaller than the number derived as the internal winning combination and is larger than the first group number and the second group number. Converting information into the third information,
The first grouping is
Converting at least a part of the plurality of types of the third information converted by the third grouping into the first information so that the third group number becomes the first group number. And
The second grouping is
Converting at least a part of the plurality of types of the third information converted by the third grouping into the second information so that the third group number becomes the second group number. A game stand characterized by being.