JP2018102414A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow a player to easily identify that a privilege is granted.SOLUTION: A game machine includes image display control means which sometimes causes a player to identify that a privilege to facilitate winning of a benefit is granted by causing a plurality of relevant videos to be sequentially displayed, can cause an end image to be displayed at a timing when one video is completely displayed, can cause a first video and a second video which is displayed prior to the first video to be displayed as videos, can cause a first end image to be displayed as the end image, can end a display of the second video when a first operation is performed while the second video is displayed and can cause the first end image to be displayed at a timing when the second video is completely displayed. The probability that the first end image is displayed at the timing when the second video is completely displayed is higher in a first case that the privilege is granted than in a second case that no privilege is granted.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20

Description

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

  Conventionally, for example, a slot machine is known as one of game machines. This slot machine uses a predetermined number of game media and the start lever is operated to perform a lottery to determine an internal winning combination from among a plurality of combinations, and rotate a plurality of reels to determine The reel is stopped based on the result of operating the internal winning combination and the stop button, and a profit corresponding to the determined combination won according to the mode of the stopped reel is provided.

  Such a slot machine is configured so as to be able to give a privilege that makes it easy to obtain a profit given according to the result of the game, and a privilege is given by continuously executing related effects. There is a thing which makes it easy to specify (for example, patent document 1).

JP 2013-206 A

  However, the related performances that are continuously executed in this way are necessary to enhance the fun of the game, but there is still room for improvement in order to make it easier to specify that the benefits are granted. .

  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 makes it easy to specify that a privilege is given using a related effect.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem,
Image display means for displaying an image;
Image display control means for controlling the image display means;
A gaming table that can grant a benefit according to the result of the game, and can give a privilege that facilitates the acquisition of the benefit,
The image display control means includes
By displaying a plurality of related videos in order, it may be specified that the privilege is given,
It is possible to display an end image at the timing when one of the plurality of videos is displayed in a row,
As the plurality of videos, it is possible to display a first video and a second video that is displayed before the first video,
As the end image, it is possible to display a first end image,
If the first operation is performed during the period in which the second video is displayed, the display of the second video is terminated,
The first end image can be displayed at a timing when the second video is displayed in a row,
The probability that the first end image is displayed at the timing when the second video is displayed as a whole is higher in the first case where the privilege is given than in the second case where the privilege is not given. It is also characterized by high.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game stand which makes it easy to specify that a privilege is provided using a related production can be provided.

FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side). It is a figure which shows an example of a winning line. It is a circuit block diagram of a control part. It is a figure which expands and shows the arrangement of the design given to each reel in plane. It is a figure (the 1st figure in all 2 figures) which shows the kind of winning combination (including an operating combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination. It is a figure (the 2nd figure in all 2 figures) which shows the kind of winning combination (including an operating combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination. FIG. 4 is a transition diagram of the gaming state and RT of the slot machine 100. It is a figure which shows the lottery table of the internal winning combination for every RT. It is a figure which shows the lottery table of the internal winning combination collectively called the small combination 3a, the small combination 3b, and the small combination 3c in FIG. 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. (A) is a flowchart of the main process which CPU404 of the 1st sub control part 400 performs, (b) is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of the 1st sub control part 400, (c) is 5 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400. 13 is a flowchart of an effect control process (step S309) in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the effect data expansion | deployment process (step S3015 of FIG. 13) in FIG. (A) is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500, (b) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500, and (c) is 5 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500, and (d) is a flowchart of image control processing of the second sub-control unit 500. It is a figure which shows an example of an information set and the lottery table which determines this. It is a figure which shows an example of the image used for an effect. It is a figure which shows the flow of the image | video used for an effect. It is a figure which shows an end image lottery process and its content. It is a figure which shows transition of the production content in the interlocking production. It is a figure which shows the modification of an end image lottery process and an end image. It is a figure which shows the example of the display of an end image, and the display relevant to this.

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

  The slot machine of this embodiment described below starts rotating when a predetermined number of game media are inserted and a plurality of reels each having a plurality of types of symbols receive a predetermined rotation start instruction operation. At the same time, it is determined by lottery whether or not the internal winning of a plurality of types of roles is won based on receiving the rotation start instruction operation, and each of the reels individually rotates by receiving a predetermined rotation stop instruction operation. If the conditions determined by the combination based on the result of the lottery and the combination of symbols when the reels stop meet the predetermined payout conditions, the game medium is paid out and the game ends. This is a game machine that advances a series of games that are completed without paying out game media.

  First, the basic configuration of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side). FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a winning line.

  A slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 corresponds to an example of a game machine of the present invention, and includes a main body 101 and a front door 102 that is attached to the front side of the main body 101 and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 101. Prepare. 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, three symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed in the vertical direction from the display window 113, and a total of nine symbols can be seen. Specifically, referring to FIG. 2, the symbols displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 110 (position 1 shown in the figure) are displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 110 and the middle stage of the left reel 110 (position 4 shown in the figure). The symbol displayed on the left reel middle symbol, the symbol displayed on the lower column of the left reel 110 (position 7 in the figure), the symbol displayed on the left reel lower symbol, and the upper part of the middle reel 111 (position 2 in the diagram). The symbol displayed on the middle reel upper symbol, the symbol displayed on the middle of the left reel 111 (position 5 in the figure), the symbol displayed on the middle reel middle symbol, and the symbol displayed on the bottom of the middle reel 111 (position 8 in the diagram). The symbol displayed on the lower stage of the middle reel, the upper stage of the right reel 112 (position 3 in the figure) is the upper stage of the right reel, and the picture displayed on the middle stage of the right reel 112 (position 6 in the figure) is the right reel. Middle design, bottom of right reel 112 (in the figure The symbols displayed at the position 9) are called the right reel lower symbols, and the symbols of the reels 110 to 112 are displayed on the reels 110 to 112 through the display window 113 in the vertical direction, a total of nine symbols. Is done. 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 combination of a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display device. In this embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 100. However, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

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

  The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp that indicates an effective winning line. The winning line is a line for determining whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination described in FIGS. 5 and 6 to be described later is displayed. In this embodiment, the left reel middle symbol and the middle reel middle symbol. A middle stage winning line L1 including a symbol and a right reel middle stage symbol is provided. FIG. 2 shows the winning line L1. A valid pay line (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “valid line”) is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment is a three-wager dedicated machine, and any winning line is not effective when the number of inserted medals is less than three, and the winning line L1 is set when three medals are bet. validate. When the winning line becomes valid, the game can be started by operating the start lever 135. The number of winning lines is not limited to one line. For example, in addition to the middle-stage winning line L1, the lower-right winning line composed of the upper left reel symbol, the middle reel middle symbol and the right reel lower symbol, the left reel lower symbol, the middle reel middle symbol and the right reel upper symbol A total of three right-up winning lines may be set as effective winning lines, or the number of winning lines corresponding to the number of bets may be set as effective winning lines.

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

  The bet buttons 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 100. In the present embodiment, each time the bet button 130 is pressed, one sheet is inserted. When the bet button 131 is pressed, two sheets are inserted. When the bet button 132 is pressed, three sheets are inserted. ing. Hereinafter, the bet button 132 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. The game medal insertion lamp 129 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. In the following, it may be expressed as being given to the player in the same meaning as being paid out to the player. 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 including a left stop button 137, a middle stop button 138, and a right stop button 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by operating the start lever 135, and are associated with the reels 110 to 112. More specifically, the left reel 110 can be stopped by operating the left stop button 137, the middle reel 111 can be stopped by operating the middle stop button 138, and the right stop button 139 can be The right reel 112 can be stopped by operating. Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. 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. Further, the order of stopping the stop buttons 137 to 139 in order to stop all the reels 110 to 112 being rotated is referred to as an operation order or a pressing order. Furthermore, the operation sequence in which the first stop operation is the stop operation of the left reel 110 is called “forward press operation sequence” or simply “forward press”, and the stop operation in which the first stop operation is the stop operation of the right reel 112 is “ This is called “reverse pressing operation sequence” or simply “reverse pressing”. 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.

  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 the speaker 277 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 for outputting the sound of the speaker 277 to the outside is provided at the upper portion of 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 an effect image display device 157 (liquid crystal) disposed on the back side of the shutter 163. Display screen), when the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b open horizontally in front of the effect image display device 157, the display screen of the effect image display device 157 is displayed in front of the slot machine 100 (player side, front side). ). 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. The effect image display device 157 corresponds to an example of the image display means of the present invention.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows 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. Here, with respect to the main control unit 300, if the data capacity is increased, it becomes difficult to confirm the program, and there is a problem of security deterioration such as a hotbed of unauthorized modification. And the data capacity of the RAM 308 are limited. The combination of the first sub control unit 400 and the second sub control unit 500 corresponds to an example of the image display control means of the present invention.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used in the internal lottery of a winning combination, and reel symbols. ROM 306 storing the arrangement and stop position, RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, and counter timer 312 for measuring time and frequency WDT (Watch Dog 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 includes a random number generation circuit 316 that is used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in a range of 0 to 65535 based on a clock signal input from the crystal oscillator 315a, and an activation signal when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 includes a start signal output circuit 338 that outputs a (reset signal), and when the start signal is input from the start signal output circuit 338, the CPU 304 starts game control (main control unit main processing described later). Start).

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

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

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

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

  The index sensor of the left reel 110, the index sensor of the middle reel 111, and the index sensor of the right reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions on the mounting bases of the reels 110 to 112, and light shielding pieces provided on the reel frame pass therethrough. Each time you do it, it goes to L level. Rotational position information indicating how much the reel is rotating from the reference position from once to the L level is calculated based on the value obtained by counting the clock signals output from the crystal oscillator 315b. Is done. When the CPU 304 detects the L level signal, the CPU 304 determines that the reel has made one rotation and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero. This rotational position information is stored in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300.

  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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 422, and various kinds of lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel lamp, bet button lamp, Reel backlight 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. The second sub-control unit 500 is, for example, a control unit that controls display of the effect image display device 157, a control unit that controls various drive devices for effect (for example, a control unit that controls motor driving of the shutter 163). ), And the like.

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

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

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

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

  The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment stops the corresponding reels 110 to 112 within the maximum pull-in range (less than 5 frames in this embodiment) from the position where the stop operation is performed in order to improve the fun of the game. It is configured.

  Here, a plurality of symbols (hereinafter referred to as symbol A) are arranged for one reel, and the number of symbols from any symbol A to the next symbol A corresponds to the maximum pull-in range. If the number of symbols does not exceed, the symbol A exists within the maximum pull-in range from the effective line regardless of the timing of the stop operation. In the present embodiment, the bell symbol and the replay symbol correspond to the symbol A. The winning combination composed only of the symbol A is a winning combination regardless of the operation timing. The symbol A can also be referred to as a symbol arranged without exceeding the maximum pull-in range.

  On the other hand, a plurality of symbols (hereinafter referred to as symbol B) are arranged for one reel, but the number of symbols between any symbol B and the next symbol B corresponds to the maximum pull-in range. If the number exceeds the number, the case where the symbol B does not exist within the maximum pull-in range from the active line may occur depending on the timing of the stop operation. In this embodiment, the watermelon symbol and the cherry symbol (only the middle reel 111) correspond to the symbol B. Furthermore, even when only one symbol (hereinafter, symbol C) is arranged for one reel, depending on the timing of the stop operation, the symbol C may not exist within the maximum pull-in range from the effective line. obtain. In the present embodiment, the Seven 1 symbol, the Seven 2 symbol, the BAR symbol, and the Cherry symbol (only the right reel 112) correspond to the symbol C. The winning combination that includes these symbols B or C is a winning combination that can be won only when the operation timing is appropriate. In addition, it can also be said that the symbol B and the symbol C are symbols arranged beyond the maximum pull-in range.

<Type of winning prize>
Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. These figures are diagrams showing the types of winning combinations (including actuating combinations), the symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination.

  The winning combinations of the slot machine 100 include special combinations 1 to 3, replay combinations 1 to 6, and small combinations 1 to 30. The types of winning combinations are not limited to these combinations and can be arbitrarily adopted.

  Among the winning combinations in the present embodiment, special combinations 1 to 3 are combinations that shift to a special gaming state in which a predetermined profit is given to the player. In addition, the re-playing roles 1 to 6 are roles that allow replaying without newly inserting medals. These winning combinations may be referred to as “acting combinations”. In addition, “winning” in the present embodiment includes a case where a symbol combination of an operating combination that does not accompany a medal payout (and does not accompany a medal payout) is displayed on the active line. 3 and winning prizes for re-game players 1 to 6 are included.

  Special combinations 1 to 3 are combinations (operating combinations) that shift to a special gaming state by winning. However, medals will not be paid out for winning this role. The corresponding symbol combinations are “Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1” for Special Role 1, “Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2” for Special Role 2, and “BAR-BAR-BAR” for Special Role 3.

  When the special combination 1 to 3 is won internally, a special combination internal winning flag corresponding to the special combination won is set to ON (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). When this flag is set to ON, the main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special combination internal winning gaming state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT4). This flag is kept on until the special combinations 1 to 3 are won, and it becomes easy to win the special combinations 1 to 3 in the next and subsequent games. Specifically, even if a special winning combination is not won in a game in which the special roles 1 to 3 are won internally, the game after the next time will be in the same state as the state in which the special winnings 1 to 3 are won internally, and the corresponding symbol combination is It will be easy to win all together. This special combination internal winning gaming state (RT4) will be described later.

  In the case where special roles 1 to 3 are internally won in combination with other roles (re-playing role or small role), or when other roles are internally won in the special role internal winning game state (RT4) The reel stop control is executed so that the symbols constituting the other roles are preferentially aligned.

  The main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special gaming state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT5) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to any of the special roles 1 to 3. . Further, in the special gaming state (RT5), when a payout exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 360) is made, the state is shifted to the re-gamer low probability state (RT1) in the normal gaming state. The special gaming state (RT5) and the re-game player low probability state (RT1) will be described later.

  The re-game players 1 to 6 are winning combinations (acting players) that can play a game without inserting medals (game media) in the next game by winning, and no medals are paid out. The corresponding symbol combinations are as follows: Replayer 1 is “Replay-Replay-Replay”, Replayer 2 is “Replay-Replay-Bell”, Replayer 3 is “Belle-Replay-Replay”, Replayer 4 is “Seven 1-Replay-Replay”, Re-playing role 5 is “Seven 2-Replay-Replay”, and Re-playing role 6 is “BAR-Replay-Replay”.

  The re-playing combinations 1 to 6 may be any combination that allows the player to play the next game without inserting medals. Therefore, for example, when winning a re-game player 1-6, the medal insertion may be automatically inserted in the next game (the medal insertion number is reset in the medal insertion number storage area described later), The medals inserted in the game won in the re-game players 1 to 6 may be carried over to the next game as they are and used.

  The above-mentioned re-playing combination 1 is a combination in which the gaming state and the RT do not shift due to winning. On the other hand, the re-game player 2 and the re-game player 3 are roles in which RT shifts by winning.

  Among the above-mentioned re-playing roles 1 to 6, re-playing roles 4 to 6 are internal winnings that overlap with re-playing roles 1 to 3, and the re-playing roles for control that are not actually won. It is. Specifically, a plurality of internal winning combinations in which the re-playing role 1 and the re-playing role 2 or the re-playing role 2 and the re-playing role 3 are overlapped are associated with each of the correct operation sequences to be described later. Used to provide.

  The small combinations 1 to 30 are winning combinations in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning. The symbol combinations corresponding to the small roles 1 to 3 are “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” for Small Role 1, “ANY-Cherry-ANY” for Small Role 2, and “Bell-Bell-Bell” for Small Role 3. In the case of “ANY-Cherry-ANY”, the symbol of the middle reel 111 may be “Cherry”, and the symbol of the left reel 110 and the right reel 112 may be any symbol. When winning a small combination 1-3, three medals are awarded for small combination 1, two for small combination 2, and nine medals for small combination 3. Of these, the small combination 1 and the small combination 2 are easy to win simultaneously with the special combination as compared to other small combinations. In addition, the small role 3 is a role to which RT shifts due to missing (in the case of internal winning but not winning).

  As for the symbol combinations corresponding to the small roles 4 to 12, the small role 4 is “Replay-Seven-1-7”, the small role 5 is “Replay-Seven-1-7”, and the small role 6 is “Replay-Seven-1”. BAR ”, small part 7 is“ Replay-Seven 2-Seven 1 ”, small part 8 is“ Replay-Seven 2-Seven 2 ”, small part 9 is“ Replay-Seven 2-BAR ”, and small part 10 is“ Replay ”. -BAR-Seven 1 ", the small role 11 is" Replay-BAR-Seven 2 ", and the small role 12 is" Replay-BAR-BAR ".

  As for the symbol combinations corresponding to the small roles 13 to 21, the small role 13 is “Seven 1-Replay-Seven 1”, the small role 14 is “Seven 1-Replay-Seven 2”, and the small role 15 is “Seven 1-Replay-”. BAR ”, small role 16 is“ Seven 2-Replay-Seven 1 ”, small role 17 is“ Seven 2-Replay-Seven 2 ”, small role 18 is“ Seven 2-Replay-BAR ”, and small role 19 is“ BAR ”. “Replay-Seven 1”, small role 20 is “BAR-Replay-Seven 2”, and small role 21 is “BAR-Replay-BAR”.

  As for the symbol combinations corresponding to the small roles 22 to 30, the small role 22 is "Seven 1-Seven 1-Replay", the small role 23 is "Seven 1-Seven 2-Replay", and the small role 24 is "Seven 1-BAR-". “Replay”, small role 25 is “Seven 2-Seven 1-Replay”, small role 26 is “Seven 2-Seven 2-Replay”, small role 27 is “Seven 2-BAR-Replay”, and small role 28 is “BAR” “Seven 1-Replay”, the small role 29 is “BAR-Seven 2-Replay”, and the small role 30 is “BAR-BAR-Replay”.

  When winning a small role 4-30, three medals are awarded. These small combinations 4 to 30 are used for providing a plurality of internal winning combinations of the small combination 3 corresponding to each of the correct operation sequences to be described later by causing internal winnings to overlap with the small combination 3. The small roles 4 to 30 are winning roles that may be won if they are not operated in the correct operation order when they are internally won in duplicate with the small role 3, and are also referred to as auxiliary small roles hereinafter.

  When the main player 300 wins the re-game player 2 in the re-game player low probability state (RT1), the main control unit 300 shifts to the re-game player high-probability ready state (RT 2). In addition, when a re-game player 3 wins in the re-game player high probability ready state (RT 2), the re-game player high probability state (RT 3) is entered. Further, if there is a small game 3 missed in the re-game role high probability preparation state (RT2) (in the case where the internal winning is not won), the re-game character low-probability state (RT 1) is transferred. Further, when the small game 3 is missed in the re-game role high probability state (RT3), the re-game character low probability state (RT1) is shifted. The re-game player high probability preparation state (RT2) and the re-game player high probability state (RT3) will be described later.

<Game state and RT type>
Next, the gaming state of the slot machine 100, the type of RT, and their transition will be described. FIG. 7 is a game state of the slot machine 100 and a transition diagram of RT.

  The slot machine 100 is provided with three game states having different advantages, namely, a normal game state, a special role internal winning game state, and a special game game state, and the advantage is changed by transition of these game states. , Improving the fun of gaming.

  Furthermore, in the normal gaming state, there are provided three states with different types and probabilities of re-game players to be won internally, and these states are referred to as RT1, RT2, and RT3, respectively. In the description of this case, RT1 may be referred to as a replaying player low probability state, RT2 may be referred to as a regaming player high probability preparation state, and RT3 may be referred to as a regaming player high probability state.

  While three RTs are provided in the normal gaming state, there is no such configuration in the special role internal winning gaming state and the special gaming gaming state. Here, it can be said that the special combination internal winning gaming state and the special gaming gaming state are different in the types and probabilities of the re-playing combination to be won internally compared with the three RTs. From this, it can be said that the slot machine 100 of this embodiment is provided with five states (RT) having different internal winning probabilities of re-playing roles. RT4 may be described and the special gaming state may be described as RT5. Note that the gaming state and RT are controlled by the main control unit 300.

  FIG. 7 shows the gaming state and RT described above, and these transition conditions are described on the arrows. When the transition condition corresponding to each arrow is established, the gaming state or RT changes in the direction of the arrow. These transition conditions include, for example, winning a predetermined combination, internal winning of a predetermined combination, stopping a specific symbol combination on a specific winning line, and having played a specified number of games. And a predetermined number of payouts.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a lottery table of internal winning combinations for each RT. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a lottery table of internal winning combinations collectively referred to as the small combination 3a, the small combination 3b, and the small combination 3c in FIG. In these figures, the horizontal axis represents each RT, and the vertical axis represents the lottery value (the size of the lottery data range) associated with each combination. In each RT described below, the internal winning probability of a combination is a random value obtained at the time of internal lottery from numerical data corresponding to the range of lottery data associated with each combination from lottery data prepared in the ROM 306. It is obtained by a value divided by numerical data in the range (for example, 65536). For example, in the re-playing role low probability state (RT1), the lottery value of the small role 1 is 500, and the winning probability of the small role 1 is 500/65536 * 100≈0.8%. The lottery data is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each combination and lose is associated with each numerical range. It is determined whether the random number value obtained as a result of the internal lottery is a value corresponding to the lottery data corresponding to which combination, and the internal lottery combination (internal winning combination) is determined. This lottery data is provided with settings 1 to 6 in which the winning probabilities of at least one combination are different, and a game shop clerk can arbitrarily select and set any set value.

  Hereinafter, each RT will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.

<Re-Gamer Low Probability State (RT1)>
The re-gamer low probability state (RT1) is an RT in which the re-gamer's internal winning probability is lower than other RTs in the normal game state and does not directly shift to the re-gamer high probability state (RT3). This is the most disadvantageous RT for the player. In the re-playing game low probability state (RT1), the winning combination is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT1” on the horizontal axis shown in FIGS.

  In the re-playing role low probability state (RT1), the internal winning combination includes special roles 1 to 3, special role 1 + small role 1, special role 2 + small role 1, special role 3 + small role 1, special role 1 + small role 2 , Special role 2+ small role 2, special role 3 + small role 2, replay role 1-2, replay role 1-2-4, replay role 1-2-5, replay role 1-2-6, re There are a game combination 1-2-4-5, a re-game combination 1-2-4-6, a small combination 1, a small combination 2, a small combination 3a, a small combination 3b, a small combination 3c, and a small combination 3d. If the winning combination is not achieved, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed. The fact that the symbol combination related to winning in the winning line is not stopped may be referred to as “losing”. In addition, there is a case where “having won a win” is expressed as not winning a role.

  In this description, the special combination 1 + small combination 1 sign “+” is used to mean that different types of combinations overlap. That is, special role 1 + small role 1 is an internal winning combination indicating that both special role 1 and small role 1 are internally elected. Special role 1 + small role 2 is a combination of special role 1 and small role 2 It is an internal winning combination indicating that both sides are internally elected, and Special Role 2 + Small Role 1 is an internal winning role indicating that both Special Role 2 and Small Role 1 are internally elected. 2+ small role 2 is an internal winning combination indicating that both special role 1 and small role 1 are internally elected. Special role 3+ small role 1 is an internal winning combination for both special role 2 and small role 1 The special winning combination 3 + the small combination 2 is an internal winning combination indicating that both the special combination 1 and the small combination 1 are internally won.

  In this description, for example, a re-game combination 1 and a re-play game combination 2 are used to indicate that the same type of combination is won internally by using a symbol “-”. In other words, the re-game player 1-2 is an internal winning combination indicating that the re-game player 1 and the re-game player 2 are overlapped internally, and the re-game player 1-2-4 is a re-game player 1, an internal winning combination indicating that the re-playing role 2 and the re-playing role 4 are overlapped, and the re-playing role 1-2-5 is a re-playing role 1, a re-playing role 2, It is an internal winning combination indicating that the internal winning combination is overlapped with the game combination 5, and the re-playing combination 1-2-6 is overlapped with the re-playing combination 1, the re-playing combination 2, and the re-playing combination 6. This is an internal winning combination indicating that it has been won, and re-playing role 1-2-4-5 is an internal winning in duplicate with re-playing role 1, re-playing role 2, re-playing role 4 and re-playing role 5 This is an internal winning combination indicating that the replaying role 1-2-4-6 overlaps with the replaying role 1, the replaying role 2, the replaying role 4, and the replaying role 6. Indicates that It is an internal winning combination.

  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 1- 2-4-6 has a correct operation sequence for each, and if a stop operation is performed in accordance with the correct operation sequence, the game player 2 is won, and if any other stop operation is performed, Win a prize in Game 1 In the present embodiment, the operation order of left middle right, left / right middle, middle left / right, middle right left, right left middle, right middle left is designated as a replaying role 1-2, a replaying role 1-2-4, and a replaying role. It is associated with the correct operation order for 1-2-5, re-game role 1-2-6, re-game role 1-2-4-5, and re-game role 1-2-4-6. These internal winning combinations may be referred to as “push order replay”, and may be referred to as “AT combination” together with the push order small combination described later.

  The small role 1 and the small role 2 may overlap with the special roles 1 to 3 in some cases and have a higher possibility of winning simultaneously with the special role than the other roles.

  Small roles 3a are small roles 3-13-14-22-23, small roles 3-13-15-22-24, small roles 3-14-15-23-24, small roles 3-16-17-25. -26, small roles 3-16-18-25-27, small roles 3-17-18-26-27, small roles 3-19-20-28-29, small roles 3-19-21-28-30 , And a small combination 3-20-21-29-30, which is a collective term for nine types of internal winning combinations (No. 25 to 33 in FIG. 9). Each of these internal winning combinations (small combination 3a) is an internal winning combination in which the first left stop operation (left middle right and left and right middle) is associated as the correct operation order for winning the small combination 3. When the stop operation is performed in accordance with the correct operation sequence, the small combination 3 is won.

  The small role 3b is a small role 3-4-5-22-23, a small role 3-4-6-22-24, a small role 3-5-6-23-24, and a small role 3-7-8-25. -26, small role 3-7-9-25-27, small role 3-8-9-26-27, small role 3-10-11-28-29, small role 3-10-12-28-30 And 9-3-12-29-30, a total of nine types of internal winning combinations (Nos. 34 to 42 in FIG. 9). These internal winning combinations (small combination 3b) are internal winning combinations in which the middle first stop operation (middle left and right and middle right and left) is associated as the correct operation order for winning the small combination 3. If the stop operation is performed according to the correct operation sequence, the small combination 3 is won.

  The small role 3c includes a small role 3-4-5-13-14, a small role 3-4-6-13-15, a small role 3-5-6-14-15, and a small role 3-7-8-16. -17, small role 3-7-9-16-18, small role 3-8-9-17-18, small role 3-10-11-19-20, small role 3-10-12-19-21 , A small combination 3-11-12-20-21, which is a collective term for nine types of internal winning combinations (No. 43 to 51 in FIG. 9). These internal winning combinations (small combination 3c) are internal winning combinations in which the right first stop operation (right left middle and right middle left) is associated as the correct operation order for winning the small combination 3. When the stop operation is performed in accordance with the correct operation sequence, the small combination 3 is won.

  On the other hand, if the small combination 3a, the small combination 3b, and the small combination 3c are won internally and are not operated in the correct operation order, the small combination 3 is not won. In this case, if possible, stop control is executed so as to win an auxiliary small combination (small combination 4 to 30). That is, there is a possibility that even if the operation order is not correct, there is a possibility of winning a prize for an assistant small role.

  Hereinafter, as an example including an operation in the case of winning the prize for this assistant small role, a small role 3-13-14-22-23, which is one of the small roles 3a, is internally won and the middle first stop operation is performed. An example of the operation will be described. In addition to the small role 3, the state in which the small role 3-13-14-22-23 is internally won is also included in the small role 13, the small role 14, the small role 22, and the small role 23, which are auxiliary small roles. It is in a state of winning internally.

  The correct operation sequence for the small role 3a is the left first stop operation, and the middle first stop operation is a different stop operation. Therefore, the small role 3 wins the winning combination at the time of the first first stop operation. Thus, the small combination 13, the small combination 14, the small combination 22, and the small combination 23 remain as candidates for the winning combination. Of the symbols constituting these roles, the symbols corresponding to the middle reel 111 are the small role 13, the small role 14 are the replay symbols, the small role 22 is the Seven 1 symbol, and the small role 23 is the Seven 2 symbol. In the present embodiment, the replay symbol, which is a symbol that has more chances of winning a prize (remains the small role 13 and the small role 14), is stopped.

  The symbols constituting the small combination 13 in which the possibility of winning is left is a 7 1 symbol for both the left reel 110 and the right reel 112. Further, in the symbols constituting the small combination 14 in which the possibility of winning a prize remains, the symbol corresponding to the left reel 110 is the Seven 1 symbol, and the symbol corresponding to the right reel 112 is the Seven 2 symbol.

  If the subsequent second stop operation is the left second stop operation, the timing of this stop operation is that the Seven 1 symbol is within the maximum pull-in range from the effective line (the symbols 14 to 18 of the left reel 110 in FIG. 4). Is at the middle stage), the Seven 1 symbol stops at the middle stage of the left reel 110. Further, when the subsequent right third stop operation is performed at a timing when the Seven 1 symbol is within the maximum drawing range from the effective line (No. 14 to 18 symbols of the right reel 112 in FIG. 4 are in the middle stage). The Seven 1 symbol stops in the middle of the right reel 112 and wins the small role 13. Further, when the subsequent right third stop operation is performed at a timing when the Seven 2 symbols are within the maximum pull-in range from the effective line (No. 7 to 11 symbols of the right reel 112 in FIG. 4 are in the middle stage). The Seven 2 symbol stops at the middle of the right reel 112 and wins the small role 14. If the right third stop operation is performed at a timing other than the above (the timing at which neither the Seven 1 symbol nor the Seven 2 symbol can be stopped), the bell symbol stops at the middle stage of the right reel 112. It will be lost.

  When the second left stop operation is not performed at the timing when the Seven 1 symbol is within the maximum drawing range from the effective line (No. 14 to 18 symbols of the left reel 110 in FIG. 4 are in the middle stage). The bell symbol stops at the middle stage of the left reel 110, and the bell symbol also stops and loses for the subsequent right third stop operation.

  On the other hand, when the second stop operation is the right second stop operation, the timing of this stop operation is that the Seven 1 symbol is within the maximum pull-in range from the effective line (Nos. 14 to 18 of the right reel 112 in FIG. 4). If the timing is in the middle stage), the Seven 1 symbol stops at the middle stage of the right reel 112. At this time, only the small role 13 has a possibility of winning. Furthermore, when the subsequent left third stop operation is performed at a timing when the Seven 1 symbol is within the maximum drawing range from the effective line (No. 14 to 18 symbols of the left reel 110 in FIG. 4 are in the middle stage). , Seven 1 symbol stops in the middle of the left reel 110 and wins the small role 13. On the other hand, when the left third stop operation is performed at a timing other than the above (timing at which the Seven 1 symbol cannot be stopped), the bell symbol stops at the middle stage of the left reel 110 and loses.

  Also, if the timing of the second right stop operation is the timing when the Seven 2 symbol is within the maximum pull-in range from the effective line (No. 7 to 11 symbols of the right reel 112 in FIG. 4 are in the middle stage), the right Seven 2 symbols stop in the middle of the reel 112. At this time, only the small combination 14 has a possibility of winning. Furthermore, when the subsequent left third stop operation is performed at a timing when the Seven 1 symbol is within the maximum drawing range from the effective line (No. 14 to 18 symbols of the left reel 110 in FIG. 4 are in the middle stage). The Seven 1 symbol stops in the middle of the left reel 110 and wins the small role 14. On the other hand, when the left third stop operation is performed at a timing other than the above (timing at which the Seven 1 symbol cannot be stopped), the bell symbol stops at the middle stage of the left reel 110 and loses.

  If the timing of the second right stop operation is the timing at which neither the Seven 1 symbol nor the Seven 2 symbol can be stopped, the bell symbol stops at the middle stage of the right reel 112, and then the left third stop As for the operation, the bell symbol stops and loses.

  Furthermore, as another example including an operation in the case of winning a prize for an auxiliary small role, a small role 3-13-14-22-23, which is one of the small roles 3a, is internally won, and a right first stop operation is performed. An example of the operation in the case of failure will be described. As described above, the state in which the small role 3-13-14-22-23 is internally elected is in addition to the small role 3, the small role 13, the small role 14, the small role 22, 23 is also in the state of winning internally.

  The correct operation sequence for the small role 3a is the left first stop operation, and the right first stop operation is a different stop operation. Therefore, at the time of the right first stop operation, the small role 3 wins the winning combination. Thus, the small combination 13, the small combination 14, the small combination 22, and the small combination 23 remain as candidates for the winning combination. Of the symbols constituting these roles, the symbols corresponding to the right reel 112 are the small role 13 is the Seven 1 symbol, the small role 14 is the Seven 2 symbol, the small role 22 and the small role 23 are the replay symbols. In the present embodiment, the replay symbols, which are symbols that have more chances of winning the prize (remaining the small role 22 and the small role 23), are stopped.

  The symbols that make up the small combination 22 in which the possibility of winning is left are the seven 1 symbols for both the left reel 110 and the middle reel 111. In the symbols constituting the small combination 23 in which the possibility of winning a prize remains, the symbol corresponding to the left reel 110 is the Seven 1 symbol, and the symbol corresponding to the middle reel 111 is the Seven 2 symbol.

  If the subsequent second stop operation is the left second stop operation, the timing of this stop operation is that the Seven 1 symbol is within the maximum pull-in range from the effective line (the symbols 14 to 18 of the left reel 110 in FIG. 4). Is at the middle stage), the Seven 1 symbol stops at the middle stage of the left reel 110. Furthermore, when the subsequent middle third stop operation is performed at a timing when the Seven 1 symbol is within the maximum drawing range from the effective line (No. 14 to 18 symbols of the middle reel 111 in FIG. 4 are in the middle stage). Then, the Seven 1 symbol stops at the middle stage of the middle reel 111 and wins the small role 22. Further, when the subsequent middle third stop operation is performed at a timing when the Seven 2 symbols are within the maximum drawing range from the effective line (No. 7 to 11 symbols of the reel 111 in FIG. 4 are in the middle stage). Then, the 7-2 symbol stops at the middle stage of the middle reel 111 and wins the small role 23. If the middle third stop operation is performed at a timing other than the above (the timing at which neither the Seven 1 symbol nor the Seven 2 symbol can be stopped), the bell symbol stops at the middle stage of the middle reel 111. It will be lost.

  When the second left stop operation is not performed at the timing when the Seven 1 symbol is within the maximum drawing range from the effective line (No. 14 to 18 symbols of the left reel 110 in FIG. 4 are in the middle stage). The bell symbol stops in the middle stage of the left reel 110, and the bell symbol also stops and loses for the subsequent middle third stop operation.

  On the other hand, when the second stop operation is the middle second stop operation, the timing of this stop operation is within the maximum drawing range of the Seven 1 symbol from the effective line (No. 14 to 18 of the reel 111 in FIG. 4). If the timing is (the symbol is in the middle stage), the Seven 1 symbol stops at the middle stage of the middle reel 111. At this time, only the small role 22 has a possibility of winning. Furthermore, when the subsequent left third stop operation is performed at a timing when the Seven 1 symbol is within the maximum drawing range from the effective line (No. 14 to 18 symbols of the left reel 110 in FIG. 4 are in the middle stage). The Seven 1 symbol stops in the middle of the left reel 110 and wins the small role 22. On the other hand, when the left third stop operation is performed at a timing other than the above (timing at which the Seven 1 symbol cannot be stopped), the bell symbol stops at the middle stage of the left reel 110 and loses.

  In addition, if the timing of the middle second stop operation is the timing when the Seven 2 symbol is within the maximum drawing range from the effective line (No. 7 to 11 symbols of the middle reel 111 in FIG. 4 are in the middle stage), Seven 2 symbols stop in the middle of the reel 111. At this time, only the small combination 23 has a possibility of winning. Furthermore, when the subsequent left third stop operation is performed at a timing when the Seven 1 symbol is within the maximum drawing range from the effective line (No. 14 to 18 symbols of the left reel 110 in FIG. 4 are in the middle stage). The Seven 1 symbol stops in the middle of the left reel 110 and wins the small role 23. On the other hand, when the left third stop operation is performed at a timing other than the above (timing at which the Seven 1 symbol cannot be stopped), the bell symbol stops at the middle stage of the left reel 110 and loses.

  If the timing of the middle second stop operation is a timing at which neither the Seven 1 symbol nor the Seven 2 symbol can be stopped, the bell symbol stops at the middle stage of the middle reel 111, and then the left third stop As for the operation, the bell symbol stops and loses.

  As in the example described above, when the small combination 3a, the small combination 3b, and the small combination 3c are internally won, and the first stop operation is performed in the incorrect operation order, there is a possibility that the first stop reel will win a prize. Priority is given to symbols with more types of remaining characters, and the active line is stopped.

  Subsequently, when the second stop operation is performed and the symbols constituting the auxiliary small part that has the possibility of winning are within the maximum drawing range from the effective line of the second stop reel at the timing of the stop operation, The symbol is stopped on the active line, and in other cases, the symbol is stopped on the active line so as to be lost. In the latter case, it is only necessary to lose after the third stop. Therefore, it is possible to leave a possibility of winning in a role other than the auxiliary small role at the time of the second stop operation.

  Finally, when the third stop operation has been performed and the symbols constituting the auxiliary small part that has the possibility of winning are within the maximum drawing range from the effective line of the third stop reel at the timing of the stop operation, The symbol is stopped on the active line, and in other cases, the symbol is stopped on the active line so as to be lost. In addition, before the third stop operation is performed, if there is no supplementary small combination that has a possibility of winning, the symbol is stopped on the active line so as to be lost.

  As described above, when the small combination 3a, the small combination 3b, and the small combination 3c are internally won, the following operations are performed according to the operation order. First, when operated in the correct operation order, the first stop reel is stopped on the active line with priority given to the symbol (bell symbol) constituting the small combination 3 that is paid out more than the auxiliary small combination, After the third stop, each reel is configured to win the small role 3 regardless of the operation timing by stopping the symbol (bell symbol) constituting the small role 3 that still has the possibility of winning a prize on the active line. Stop. On the other hand, if the operation order is incorrect, the symbols that make up the auxiliary small role are preferentially stopped on the active line. However, if the operation timing is not appropriate, the auxiliary small role cannot be won. It is configured. In this embodiment, the payout of the auxiliary small role is smaller than the payout of the small role 3, but the payout of the auxiliary small role may be the same as the payout of the small role 3, and even in this case, The stopped control can be adopted. The above-described small combination 3a, small combination 3b, and small combination 3c are combinations in which the winning combination is determined according to the operation order, and these may be referred to as push order small combinations. Together with the AT role.

  In addition, there are nine types of internal winning combinations in which the first left stop operation, middle first stop operation and right first stop operation are in the correct operation sequence, and the combinations of auxiliary small roles in each internal winning combination are different. , And symbols (Seven 1 symbols, Seven 2 symbols) except symbols (replay symbols) that are stopped on the active line by the first stop operation when operated in the incorrect operation order among the symbols constituting the auxiliary small role , And BAR symbols) are arranged beyond the maximum pull-in range of each reel, so that when the first stop operation is performed in the incorrect operation sequence, which auxiliary small part wins the internal winning In the case where it is not possible to identify whether or not it is possible to win, the probability of winning the auxiliary small role is about 2/9 (1/3 × 2/3).

  In the present embodiment, the internal winning probabilities of the small combination 3a, the small combination 3b, and the small combination 3c are equal (5400 in FIG. 8). In other words, there is no bias in the correct operation order for winning the small combination 3, and there is no easy operation sequence for winning the small combination 3. However, such a configuration is merely an example. For example, the internal winning probability of a role whose correct operation order requires a left first stop operation is made lower than the internal winning probability of other roles, or such a role is provided in the first place. There may be a configuration in which the internal winning probabilities of the small combination 3a, the small combination 3b, and the small combination 3c are biased. In this case, it is easier to win the small role 3 if the stop operation is performed in the order of the right first stop operation or the middle first stop operation than the stop operation in the operation order of the left first stop operation. Thus, by providing a bias in the internal winning probability of the combination, there may be an advantage or disadvantage depending on the operation order.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which a plurality of push order small roles for winning in the small role 3 are employed. For example, when a single role, such as a small role 3, is provided, this role is internally won. Whether or not to set the correct operation order and details of the correct operation order may be determined by lottery.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the combination in which the correct operation order is associated with the push order small combination winning in the small combination 3 is used, but the combination in which the correct operation timing is associated may be used.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the lottery probability of the internal winning combination (No. 25-33, 34-42, 43-51 of FIG. 9) corresponding to each of the small combination 3a, the small combination 3b, and the small combination 3c is the same. However, they do not have to be completely the same and may be substantially the same.

  The small combination 3d (No. 52 in FIG. 9) is an internal winning combination that wins the small combination 3 regardless of the operation order.

  FIG. 7 shows that, by winning the re-gamer 2, the state shifts to a re-gamer high probability preparation state (RT 2) described later. In addition, when the special combination 1 to 3 is won internally, it is indicated that the special combination internal winning game state (RT4) to be described later is transferred. Further, it is shown that when a special combination 1 to 3 is won, the state shifts to a special gaming state (RT5) described later.

<Replaying player high probability ready state (RT2)>
The re-gamer high probability ready state (RT2) is an RT that can directly shift to the regamer high-probability state (RT3), and is a gaming state that is more advantageous than the re-gamer low-probability state (RT1). In the re-playing role high probability preparation state (RT2), the winning combination is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT2” on the horizontal axis shown in FIGS.

  In the re-playing role high probability ready state (RT2), the internal winning roles include special roles 1 to 3, special role 1 + small role 1, special role 2 + small role 1, special role 3 + small role 1, special role 1 + small role 2, special combination 2+ small combination 2, special combination 3 + small combination 2, replaying 1-3, replaying 1-3-4, replaying 1-3-5, replaying 1-3-6, There are a re-playing role 1-3-4-5, a re-playing role 1-3-4-6, a small role 1, a small role 2, a small role 3a, a small role 3b, a small role 3c, and a small role 3d. If the winning combination is not achieved, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  The re-playing role 1-3 is an internal winning combination indicating that the re-playing role 1 and the re-playing role 3 are overlapped internally, and the re-playing role 1-3-4 is the re-playing role 1 This is an internal winning combination indicating that the re-playing role 3 and the re-playing role 4 are duplicated, and the re-playing role 1-3-5 is re-playing role 1, re-playing role 3, re-playing role 5 is an internal winning combination indicating that the internal winning combination is duplicated, and the re-playing role 1-3-6 is an internal winning combination of the re-playing role 1, the re-playing role 3 and the re-playing role 6 The re-playing role 1-3-4-5 is an internal winning combination that overlaps with the re-playing role 1, the re-playing role 3, the re-playing role 4, and the re-playing role 5. The re-playing role 1-3-4-6 is internally won in duplicate with the re-playing role 1, the re-playing role 3, the re-playing role 4, and the re-playing role 6 Internal winnings indicating that It is.

  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 1- 3-4-6 has a correct operation sequence for each, and if a stop operation is performed in accordance with the correct operation sequence, the game player 3 wins the game, and if any other stop operation is performed, Win a prize in Game 1 In this 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 designated as a replaying role 1-3, a replaying role 1-3-4, and a replaying role. 1-3-5, the re-game player 1-3-6, the re-game player 1-3-4-5, and the re-game player 1-3-4-6 are associated with the correct operation order. Note that these internal winning combinations may be referred to as push order replays, and may be referred to as AT combinations together with the push order small combinations.

  FIG. 7 shows that, by winning the re-gamer 3, a transition to the re-gamer high probability state (RT 3) described later is made. In addition, it is shown that a transition to the re-playing game low probability state (RT1) is caused by missing of the push order small role 3 (the internal role is won by the small role 3a, the small role 3b, and the small role 3c, and the small role 3 is not won). Has been. In addition, when the special combination 1 to 3 is won internally, it is indicated that the special combination internal winning game state (RT4) to be described later is transferred. Further, it is shown that when a special combination 1 to 3 is won, the state shifts to a special gaming state (RT5) described later.

<Replaying player high probability state (RT3)>
The re-game player high probability state (RT3) is the most advantageous RT in the normal game state because the internal winning probability of the re-game player is higher than the re-game player high probability ready state (RT2). In the re-playing role high probability state (RT3), the winning combination is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT3” on the horizontal axis shown in FIGS.

  In the re-playing role high probability state (RT3), the internal winning combination includes special roles 1 to 3, special role 1 + small role 1, special role 2 + small role 1, special role 3 + small role 1, special role 1 + small role 2 , Special role 2 + small role 2, special role 3 + small role 2, replay role 1, small role 1, small role 2, small role 3a, small role 3b, small role 3c, small role 3d. If the winning combination is not achieved, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  In FIG. 7, when the push order small combination 3 is missed (the small combination 3a, the small combination 3b, and the small combination 3c are won internally, and the small combination 3 is not won), the game shifts to the low replay state low probability state (RT1). It has been shown. In the present embodiment, even if the small combination 4-30 is won, the replaying combination low probability state (RT1) is transferred (the transition condition (C) is satisfied), but the small combination 4-30 is won. In such a case, it may be possible not to shift to the re-game player low probability state (RT1). In addition, when the special combination 1 to 3 is won internally, it is indicated that the special combination internal winning game state (RT4) to be described later is transferred. Further, it is shown that when a special combination 1 to 3 is won, the state shifts to a special gaming state (RT5) described later.

<Special role internal winning game state (RT4)>
The special combination internal winning gaming state (RT4) is a state in which the internal winning flag corresponding to the special combination 1 to 3 is set to ON, and it is easier to shift to the special gaming state than in the normal gaming state. Is also an advantageous gaming state. In the special combination internal winning game state (RT4), the combinations that are won internally include a replay combination 1, a small combination 1, a small combination 2, a small combination 3a, a small combination 3b, a small combination 3c, and a small combination 3d. If the winning combination is not won internally (29736/65536), the player can stop the combination at a predetermined timing to display the symbol combinations corresponding to the special winning combinations 1 to 3. In this special combination internal winning game state (RT4), the internal winning combination is drawn with reference to the lottery table in the column of “RT4” on the horizontal axis shown in FIGS.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 7, when the symbol combination corresponding to the special roles 1 to 3 is displayed in the special role internal winning game state (RT4) (when winning the special roles 1 to 3), a special which will be described later. Transition to the gaming state (RT5).

<Special gaming state (RT5)>
The special gaming state (RT5) is the most advantageous gaming state in which the internal winning probability of the small role 3 is higher than in the other gaming states, and the medal acquisition is easier than in other gaming states. In the special game state (RT5), the winning combination is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT5” on the horizontal axis shown in FIGS. The winning combination in the special gaming state is the small role 3d. The small combination 3d is a combination that wins the small combination 3 regardless of the operation timing when the internal winning is made.

  FIG. 7 shows that, in the special gaming state (RT5), when a payout exceeding a prescribed number is made, the state shifts to the re-gamer low probability state (RT1). The prescribed number in the present embodiment is 360 when winning the special roles 1 and 2 and 90 when winning the special role 3.

  In the present embodiment, the special game state (RT5) ends when a specified number of payouts are executed. For example, the special game state (RT5) ends when a predetermined combination (for example, a single bonus) is won, The game may be ended when a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) has been won or when a predetermined number of times (for example, 6 times) of games have been played.

<AT production state>
The main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 of this embodiment controls five states (RT1 to RT5). In addition to these states, two effect states of a normal effect state and an AT effect state are managed.

  In the AT effect state, an operation condition notification effect that suggests the operation timing or the operation order is executed so as to bring a result advantageous to the player according to the winning combination in the player (step S3013 in FIG. 13). Specifically, when the AT combination (No. 11 to 22, 25 to 51 in FIG. 8) is won internally, the operation order of each correct answer is notified. Devices used for the operation condition notification effect include an effect image display device 157, speakers 272, 277, and various lamps 420.

  The AT effect state is set (maintained) according to the number of internal AT games. Here, the number of internal AT games is a value for maintaining the AT effect state. In the present embodiment, when the normal effect state is set, if the small winning combination 1 or small winning combination 2 is independently won internally, the number of precursor games is set based on the lottery (AT lottery), and this number of precursor games is set for each game. Is subtracted by 1 (step S307 in FIG. 10). When the number of precursor games becomes 0, the AT effect state is set, and an initial value (for example, 50) is set as the number of AT games (step S317 in FIG. 10). Thereafter, the number of AT games is decremented by 1 for each game (step S307 in FIG. 10), and the normal performance state is set when the number of AT games becomes 0 (step S317 in FIG. 10). In this embodiment, when the AT effect state is set and the internal winning is made independently for the small role 1 or the small role 2, the number of AT games may be added based on the lottery (an additional lottery) (FIG. 10 step S307).

  In addition, not only the structure of this embodiment but it is good also as a structure which sets AT effect state based on the number of AT sets which is the frequency | count that AT effect state is set, for example. In this case, the end condition of the AT effect state may be based on the number of AT games as described above or based on the transition of RT. Further, the AT effect state may be started and ended according to a predetermined condition (for example, when a specific gaming state is entered) regardless of the number of AT games or AT sets.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the push order replay has a different result depending on the operation order has been described, but after adopting the push order replay whose result depends on the operation timing, the operation timing is notified by the operation condition notification effect. (For example, notification may be made so as to aim at a certain symbol). That is, the AT combination may be any combination that has a different result depending on the operation condition including at least one of the operation order and the operation timing, and may be any device that notifies these operation conditions in the AT effect state. Here, the operation condition is a condition configured by at least one of the operation order and the operation timing.

  Further, as in this embodiment, when the correct operation conditions are the same for different combinations, a configuration with the same display content may be employed, but display content may be different for each combination.

<Outline of processing>
Hereinafter, processing of the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to the drawings.

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

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 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 is input executes a main control unit main process shown in FIG. 10 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, various initial setting processes are 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 step S103, a game start process is executed. In this process, it is checked whether or not a medal has been inserted (care or operation of the bet buttons 130 to 132), and if a medal is inserted, preparation for transmission of an insertion command indicating this is made. Note that when a replay is won in the previous game, a process of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed, so that the player does not need to insert medals. Also, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated in a state where a prescribed number (three) of medals are used. If the start lever 135 is operated, the number of inserted medals and a valid winning line are displayed. Confirm and start playing.

  In step S105, an internal lottery process is executed. In this process, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current game state, and an internal lottery (raffle lottery) is performed using this and the random number value obtained from the random number generation circuit 316. Determine the winning role. As a result of the internal lottery, when any winning combination (including an operating combination) is won internally, the flag of the winning combination is turned on.

  In step S107, effect state related processing is executed. First, in the normal production state, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to shift to the AT production state based on the winning combination, and when the lottery is won, the number of precursor games is set. If the number of precursor games is already set, the number of precursor games is decremented by one. Further, in the AT effect state, the number of AT games is subtracted by 1, and the number of AT games is added based on the internal winning combination. After these processes are completed, preparation is made for transmitting an internal winning command including information that can specify information regarding the internal winning combination and the above-described performance state to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that these processes may be executed by the first sub-control unit 400 without being executed by the main control unit 300.

  In step S109, reel stop data corresponding to the first stop operation is prepared based on the result of the internal lottery. This reel stop data is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

  In step S111, rotation of the reels 110 to 112 is started on the condition that a game interval timer (subtracted by timer update processing described later) is 0, and an initial value is set in the game interval timer. Further, when the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 is started, 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 rotation speed, the index sensor provided on each reel is detected, and the symbol position of each reel is grasped, the stop operation for the stop buttons 137 to 139 is validated. The game interval counter ensures the minimum time required for one game (4.1 s in the present embodiment) and suppresses gambling.

  In step S113, a reel stop control process is executed. In this process, when any one of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is pressed after the stop operation is validated, the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the pressed stop buttons 137 to 139 are stopped. Specifically, each time the stop operation is performed, the reel stop data stop table is referred to, and the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the stop operation are stopped according to the number of drawn frames set in the stop table. Further, reel stop data corresponding to the second stop operation is prepared for the first stop operation, and reel stop data corresponding to the third stop operation is prepared for the second stop operation. Each time the stop operation is performed, a corresponding command (first to third pressing command) is prepared for transmission to the first sub-control unit 400, and each time the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the corresponding command (first Preparation for transmitting first to third stop commands) to the first sub-control unit 400 is performed. When all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S113.

  In step S115, a winning determination process is performed. Here, when a symbol combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For example, if “ANY-Cherry-ANY” is aligned on the activated pay line, it is determined that the small role 2 has been won. In addition, after determining the winning combination, preparations for transmitting a winning command to the first sub-control unit 400 are made.

  In step S117, state update processing is performed. In this process, the gaming state and RT are shifted based on the conditions shown in the RT transition diagram (FIG. 7). In the normal performance state, the AT performance state is set when the set number of predictor games becomes 0, and an initial value is set for the number of AT games. On the other hand, in the AT effect state, the normal effect state is set when the number of updated AT games becomes zero. Further, after these processes are completed, preparations are made for transmitting a state update command including information that can identify each state to the first sub-control unit 400. The process related to the AT effect state may be executed by the first sub control unit 400 without being executed by the main control unit 300.

  In step S119, if any winning combination with a payout has been won, a number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is awarded (paid out), and the number of awarded medals is displayed using the payout number display 127.

  Thus, one game is completed. Thereafter, the process proceeds by returning to step S103 and repeating the above-described processing.

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

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

  In 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 step S203, the WDT 314 is periodically changed to the initial value (32.8 ms in this embodiment) so that no WDT interruption occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S205, 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. The state of the index sensor is confirmed by this process.

  In step S207, various game processes are executed, and processes according to the interrupt status are executed.

  In step S209, timer update processing is performed. For example, a process of updating various timers for each time unit, such as subtracting the game interval timer, is executed.

  In step S211, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands that have been prepared for transmission in the main processing, timer interrupt processing, and the like of the main control unit 300 are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that the output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits in the present embodiment, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 11 -14 are command types (in this embodiment, basic command, input command, start lever reception command, internal winning command, effect command accompanying effect lottery processing, reel rotation start command accompanying the start of rotation of reels 110 to 112, stop First to third pressing commands for accepting operations of buttons 137 to 139, first to third stop commands for stopping reels 110 to 112, winning commands, payout number commands for paying out medals and payout end commands, Status update command), bits 0 to 10 are command data (predetermined corresponding to the command type) It is composed of information).

  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 S213, external signal setting processing is performed. In the external signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 652 that is separate from the slot machine 100 via the information output circuit 334.

  In step S215, 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 S205 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, the medal selector 170 (medal blocker in which a solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates), various lamps 339, and various 7-segment (SEG) indicators are set according to the current gaming state.

  In step S217, it is monitored whether the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply shutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S221. When the low voltage signal is off (power supply shutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S219.

  In step S219, a timer interrupt end process is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, a process of setting the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 to each original register is performed. Thereafter, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S221, information (recovery data) that needs to be saved, such as specific variables and stack pointers for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery, is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and used area of the RAM 308 Is derived and stored in the RAM 308, and a power flag indicating that the power interruption process has been performed is set to ON.

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
Next, processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 12B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 12C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S301, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S301. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. In this process, an area for storing internal winning information that is information representing the result of the internal winning and an area for storing RT update information that is information indicating the gaming state are provided in the RAM 408, respectively.

  In step S303, 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 S305.

  In step S305, 0 is substituted into the timer variable.

  In step S307, command processing that is processing corresponding to each command received from the main control unit 300 is executed.

  In step S309, effect control processing is performed. Here, the effect data is expanded and processing for setting device data in the effect execution area provided in the RAM 408, processing for setting effect data in the effect reservation area provided in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. The details of the effect control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 13, but the outline of the effect control process will be described prior to this.

  In the present embodiment, the effect is executed by expanding the effect data and setting the device data in the effect execution area (hereinafter, it may only be described that the effect data is expanded). This effect data is data provided in advance according to the contents of the effect, and is provided for each of the effect devices (for example, speakers 272 and 277, various lamps 420, effect image display device 157, and shutter 163) used for the effect. Corresponding device data is included. On the other hand, the effect execution area is an area provided according to each of the effect devices.

  When performing an effect, the effect data is read out and expanded into device data, and each device data is set in the effect execution area. Based on the device data set here, control data is read out in steps S311 to S315, which will be described later, and each rendering device is controlled according to this control data to execute the rendering. The device data is data for reading out control data necessary for production.

  For example, in the case of an audio device (for example, speakers 272 and 277), it is possible to produce an effect by simultaneously outputting a plurality of sounds. For this reason, in the effect execution area corresponding to the audio device, each area is provided separately so that a plurality of device data corresponding to one sound can be set. In the case of an image display device (effect image display device 157), various information (images and videos) may be displayed in a superimposed manner while a main video is being displayed. For this reason, in the effect execution area corresponding to the image display device, device data corresponding to the main video and device data corresponding to an image or video to be displayed on the video (for example, an end image, a preview video described later) , The preliminary preparation image and the operation instruction image) are provided with separate areas so that they can be set separately.

  In the present embodiment, a configuration is also adopted in which the production schedule is managed by storing the production data in the production reservation area in association with the production start time (production reservation). When the production data is reserved, the production data is developed and the production is executed when the production start time arrives. The start time is mainly set when the command is received, but is not limited to this. When a predetermined time elapses from a certain timing such as when the command is received or when the power is turned on (determined using a timer), etc. Can also be set.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an information set for making a reservation for production is used. This information set is a set of effect data that is a set of effect data that is executed when a command is received for a game. By using this, the effect data is grouped into the effect reservation area. Can be set. That is, it can be said that it is a collection of effect data whose command is the start time of the effect. The production reservation performed in step S309 includes production reservation using this information set. In addition, the information set may include not only effect data, but also a control process in which a command in the game is set as a process start time and executed at this start time, and the effect data is appropriately set. By setting this control process in the effect reservation area, the control process is executed when the start time arrives, and as a result, the effect data is set in the effect reservation area. This example will be described later.

  In step S309, the effect data set in the effect reservation area and the device data set in the effect execution area may be updated (overwritten) with other data. In this case, the content of the effect is changed based on the overwritten data.

  In step S311, sound control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S309. For example, the control data is acquired from the device data set in the effect execution area corresponding to the speakers 272 and 277, and the acquired control data is output to the sound source IC 418, thereby causing the sound effect to be executed.

  In step S313, lamp control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S309. For example, the control data is acquired from the device data set in the effect execution area corresponding to the various lamps 420, and the acquired control data is output to the drive circuit 422, thereby causing the lamp effect to be executed.

  In step S315, an information output process is performed for setting to transmit a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 based on the processing result of step S309. For example, if there is device data set in the effect execution area corresponding to the effect image display device 157 and the shutter 163, preparation is made to transmit this device data to the second sub-control unit 500, and the process returns to step S303.

  Next, a command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S321 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

  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 S331, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S303 in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. 12A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S333, the device data is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S315, the production random number is updated, and the like.

  Next, details of the effect control process (step S309) in the first sub-control unit main process of FIG. 12 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the effect control process (step S309) in FIG.

  First, in step S3001, which is executed first, it is determined whether or not an internal winning command has been received. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3003. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3015.

  In step S3003, an internal winning result is acquired. This information is included in the internal winning command. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3005.

  In step S3005, information for identifying the effect category (hereinafter referred to as effect category) is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S3007. In this embodiment, the information set is divided according to the content of the effect, and the information set is determined based on the effect division.

  In step S3007, the information set used for the game is determined by lottery using a lottery table corresponding to the combination of the internal winning result and the current effect category. Note that the information set is a combination of effect data to be developed and control processing to be executed to a command in the game.

  In step S3009, it is determined whether or not the AT effect state is set based on the information of the state update command received immediately before. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3011. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3015.

  In step S3011, it is determined whether or not an internal combination has been won for the AT combination. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3013. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3015.

  In step S3013, the effect data corresponding to the effect including the image instructing the correct push order is developed, and the device data included therein is set in the effect execution area. Note that device data for displaying an image instructing the correct pressing order is set in an effect execution area corresponding to the effect image display device 157 in an area different from the main video area. When the device data provided for the main video is updated to new device data, the effect being executed is replaced with the new effect, and the previously set device data is erased. For this reason, in the present embodiment, device data is set in an area different from the main video in the effect execution area for effects that can be executed without replacing the main video, such as effects that can specify the correct pressing order. Thereby, it is configured so that an image or a video can be displayed over the video without replacing the main video.

  This step S3013 is executed when an internal winning combination is made for the AT role in the AT effect state. That is, when the AT combination is won internally in the AT effect state, an effect for displaying an image instructing the correct push order is executed.

  In step S3015, an effect data expansion process is executed, and the effect control process ends. Details of the effect data development process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, details of the effect data expansion process (step S3015 in FIG. 13) in the effect control process in FIG. 13 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the effect data expansion process (step S3015 in FIG. 13) in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3101, it is determined whether or not there is production data whose start time has arrived in the production reservation area. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3103. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3105.

  In step S3103, the effect data for which the start time has arrived is developed, and the device data included therein is set in the corresponding effect execution area, and then the process proceeds to step S3105. In the present embodiment, a plurality of effects can be reserved, and when a plurality of effects are reserved, the above-described effect data expansion processing is executed for each reserved effect data.

  In step S3105, it is determined whether or not there is a control process in which the start time has come in the effect reservation area. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3107. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3109.

  In step S3107, the control process that has reached the start time is executed, and then the process proceeds to step S3109. This control process is a process that is used when there is a condition for reserving or developing the effect data (setting device data) (for example, when different effects are used). In this embodiment, it is used when reserving an end image to be described later.

  In step S3109, it is determined whether a winning command has been received. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3111. Otherwise, the effect data expansion process is terminated.

  In step S3111, an effect division is set as necessary, and the effect data expansion process is terminated.

<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>
Next, the processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 15B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 15C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 15D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S401 in FIG. 15A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S401. In this initialization process, input / output port initialization, storage area initialization in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step S403, 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 S405.

  In step S405, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step S407, command processing is performed. In the command processing, the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command (including device data) has been received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S409, effect control processing is performed. Specifically, if there is a new command in step S407, it is identified whether the device data included in this command corresponds to the effect image display device 157 or the shutter 163.

  In step S411, shutter control processing is performed based on the processing result in step S409. For example, if there is device data corresponding to the shutter 163 in step S409, the control data is acquired from the device data, and the acquired control data is output to the drive circuit 530, thereby producing an effect by the shutter. Do.

  In step S413, image control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S409. For example, if there is device data corresponding to the effect image display device 157 in step S409, control data is acquired from this device data, and an effect by the effect image display device 157 is obtained based on the acquired control data. Do. For example, image control relating to a display image (notification image, background image) is executed. This image control process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this image control process ends, the process returns to step S403.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects the strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400. In step S415 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.

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

  In step S417, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S403 in the second sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 15A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S403, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S419, an effect random number update process is performed.

  Next, the image control process in step S413 in the main process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

  In step S421, 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 the like, and then the image from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 534 transfers the image data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 534 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504.

  In step S423, 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 S425. If not, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it.

  In step S425, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 536 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 536 in step S421, the CPU 504 includes information on the image data constituting the display image (the coordinate axis and image size of the VRAM 536). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates), image overlay and transparency, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 534. The VDP 534 performs parameter setting in accordance with the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step S427, 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 S429, it is determined whether or not 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 S431; Wait for input.

  In step S431, a scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 508 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

≪Operation explanation≫
The characteristic operation of the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described below based on the above-described content.

<About production using information set>
Hereinafter, examples of effects using information sets will be described with reference to FIGS. 16, 17, and 18. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of an information set and a lottery table for determining the information set, FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image used for production, and FIG. 18 is a diagram of an image used for production. It is a figure which shows a flow. In the example of the effects described below, only the video and images related to the present invention will be taken up and described. On the other hand, descriptions of effects other than the speakers and lamps are omitted, but effects other than the video and images It may be executed in synchronization with the image, or may be executed independently irrespective of the video and the image. In the following description, unless otherwise specified, it is assumed that the gaming state is a normal gaming state and the effect state is a normal effect state.

  FIG. 16A shows an example of a plurality of information sets with IDs “normal 1”, “normal 2”, “link 1”, “link 2”, “link 3a”, and “link 3b”. These information sets include information on the effect category in the next game (more specifically, the effect category set when receiving the winning command). Information is shown. In FIG. 16 (a), the information on the effect section is shown in the "current" column of the item "effect section", but this information is described for easy understanding of the change of the effect section. Yes, not included in the information set.

  In addition, the information set includes presentation data and control processing information that start each command received according to the progress of the game. In the information set shown in FIG. 16A, as items “commands”, commands received according to the progress of the game are shown. Production data having these commands as start times is shown in the upper row, and control processing is shown in the lower row. It is shown. The sign “-” indicates that the effect data developed for the command and the control process to be executed are not set (the previous effect is maintained).

  The information set is determined based on an internal winning combination and an effect division at the time of the internal winning. More specifically, the lottery table of the information set is determined according to the winning combination and the effect division at the time of the internal winning, and a 1-byte random number is acquired, and the information set corresponding to the random number value is determined. The

  FIG. 16B shows a part of the lottery table determined when the special combination is won internally and the performance category is “normal”. In this lottery table, a value obtained by dividing the value shown in “lottery data” by 255 is the lottery probability, and the probability that the information set of “normal 1” is determined is 0% (0/255), “normal 2”. The probability that the information set is determined is 25% (64/255).

  FIG. 16C shows a part of the lottery table that is determined when the internal winning is made independently for the small combination 1 or the small combination 2 and the effect division is “normal”. In this lottery table, a value obtained by dividing the value shown in “lottery data” by 255 is the lottery probability, and the probability that the information set of “normal 1” is determined is 12.5% (32/255), “normal 2 The probability that the information set of “” is determined is also 12.5% (32/255).

  Here, the flow of effects when each information set shown in FIG. 16A is reserved will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18.

[When "Normal 1" information set is reserved]
The information set of “normal 1” may be reserved when the production category is “normal”. When this information set is set in the effect reservation area, effect data for displaying an image of “double navigation” when the internal winning command is received is developed (step S3103 in FIG. 14). This “double navigator” image is an image showing that the internal winning of the small role 2 (or small role 1) and there is a possibility that the linked production (swordsman) described later will be started from the next game. It is an image which shows. Here, the linked performance (swordsman) is a performance performed over a plurality of consecutive games, and these information sets (hereinafter, linked 1) are in the order of “linked 1”, “linked 2”, and “linked 3”. (Sometimes referred to as ~ 3)). In the image of “double navigation” shown in FIG. 17A, a cherry symbol CH indicating a small role 2 is displayed on the left side. In addition, a “VS” character VS is displayed on the right side of the “OR” character. This “confrontation” character VS is an image indicating that the linked production (swordsman) will start from the next game, but the suggested content has not yet been determined by the presence of the “OR” character. Yes. That is, it can be said that the entire image is an image indicating that there is a possibility that the linked performance (swordsman) is started. When the small combination 1 is won internally, a watermelon symbol is displayed instead of the cherry symbol CH.

  Subsequently, when the first press command and the second press command are received, the corresponding effect data is not set, and the effect based on the effect data set immediately before (here, the “double navigation” image is displayed) remains as it is. Maintained.

  Further, when the third press command is received, the effect data for displaying the image of “narrowing 1” is developed (step S3103 in FIG. 14). This “narrowed-down 1” image is an image indicating that a small combination 2 (or small combination 1) has been won internally. When this image continues from “Double Navi”, the image indicating that there is a possibility that the linked performance (swordsman) will start from the next game (the character “VS” in FIG. 17A) disappears. It will be. In this case, it can be said that the video from “double navigation” to “narrow down 1” is a video showing that the linked performance (swordsman) is not started from the next game. In the image of “narrowed down 1” shown in FIG. 17B, a cherry symbol CH indicating a small role 2 is displayed in the center. As in the case of “double navigation”, when the small combination 1 is won internally, a watermelon symbol is displayed instead of the cherry symbol CH.

  Thereafter, when an insertion command indicating insertion of medals is received, effect data for displaying an image of “normal Def” is developed (step S3103 in FIG. 14). This “normal Def” image is an image indicating that the linked production is not being performed. FIG. 17D shows an example of an image of “Normal Def”. In this image, the hero character ST is displayed on the right side, and the spear character OG is displayed on the left side.

  When receiving the winning command, the effect category is set to “normal” (step S3111 in FIG. 14).

[When "Normal 2" information set is reserved]
The “normal 2” information set may be reserved when the production category is “normal”. When this information set is set in the effect reservation area, effect data for displaying an image of “double navigation” when an internal winning command is received is expanded (step S3103 in FIG. 14), and an image of “double navigation” is displayed. (FIG. 17A). This image is maintained as it is when the first press command and the second press command are received. Since the operation up to this point is the same as that in the case of “normally 1” described above, description thereof is omitted.

  Then, when the third press command is received, effect data for displaying an image of “narrowing 2” is developed (step S3103 in FIG. 14). This “narrowed-down 2” image is an image showing that the linked performance (swordsman) is started from the next game. FIG. 17C shows an example of an image of “squeezed 2”. In this image, the character VS of “confrontation” is displayed in the center as an image indicating that the linked performance (swordsman) starts from the next game.

  Thereafter, when the insertion command indicating the insertion of the medal is received, the corresponding effect data is not set, and the effect based on the effect data set immediately before (here, the image of “squeezed 2” is displayed) is maintained. .

  When receiving the winning command, the effect category is set to “Swordsman 1G” (step S3111 in FIG. 14).

[When the information set of “Linkage 1” is reserved]
The information set of “interlocking 1” is reserved when the production division is “swordsman 1G”. When this information set is set in the effect reservation area, images and images are displayed in the following flow.

  First, the effect data for displaying the video of “confrontation 1” when the internal winning command is received is developed (step S3103 in FIG. 14). FIG. 18A shows an example of the video of “Confrontation 1”. In this image, a character (hereinafter referred to as an enemy character) EN that is hostile to the main character is displayed together with the characters “Swordsman Misan” in the first scene (first sheet). Subsequently, the scene is switched to the scene where the main character ST is generating a “game” (second picture), and then the main character ST displayed on the left side and the enemy character EN displayed on the right side face each other. The scene is switched to the third scene.

  Subsequently, when the first pressing command is received, the effect data for displaying the “enemy up” video is developed (step S3103 in FIG. 14). FIG. 18B shows an example of an “enemy up” video. This image is an image in which the image of the face of the enemy character EN is superimposed on the image in which the main character ST displayed on the left side and the enemy character EN displayed on the right side face each other. In this video, the face-up image of the enemy character EN appears from the right edge of the lower half area of the screen, moves to the left, and is finally displayed in the lower half area of the screen. become.

  Subsequently, when the second pressing command is received, the effect data for displaying the video “main character up” is developed (step S3103 in FIG. 14). FIG. 18C shows an example of an image of “main character up”. This image is an image in which the image of the face of the hero character ST is superimposed on the image in which the hero character ST displayed on the left side and the enemy character EN displayed on the right side face each other. In this video, the face-up image of the main character ST appears from the left end of the upper half area of the screen and moves to the right, and this image is finally displayed in the upper half area of the screen. become.

  Subsequently, when the third press command is received, effect data for displaying a video of “both attacks (draw)” is developed (step S3103 in FIG. 14). FIG. 18D shows an example of a video of “both attacks (draw)”. In this video, an image in which the main character ST displayed on the left side first and the enemy character EN displayed on the right side face each other is displayed (first sheet). Subsequently, after the positions of the two characters are switched to each other while cutting each other (second image), an image that faces again is displayed (third image). Note that, when the third press command is received, an end image lottery process, which is one of the control processes, is executed, which will be described later.

  Thereafter, when an insertion command indicating insertion of a medal is received, effect data for displaying an image of “swordsman Def” is developed (step S3103 in FIG. 14). The image of “swordsman Def” is an image indicating that the linked production (swordsman) is being performed. FIG. 17E shows an example of an image of “Swordsman Def”. In this image, the main character ST is displayed on the left side, and the enemy character EN is displayed on the right side.

  At the time of receiving the winning command, the effect division is set to “Swordsman 2G” (step S3111 in FIG. 14).

[When the information set of “Interlock 2” is reserved]
The information set of “interlocking 2” is reserved when the production division is “swordsman 2G”. When this information set is set in the effect reservation area, images and images are displayed in the following flow.

  First, the effect data for displaying the video “opposite 2” when the internal winning command is received is developed (step S3103 in FIG. 14). FIG. 18E shows an example of the video of “Confrontation 2”. In this video, a scene (first sheet) where the enemy character EN is uttering “Yaruuna” in the first scene is displayed, and then the main character ST is uttering “one more time”. The screen is switched to the scene (second sheet), and then the scene is switched to the scene (third sheet) where the main character ST displayed on the left side and the enemy character EN displayed on the right side face each other.

  Subsequently, when the first press command is received, the effect data for displaying the “enemy up” video is expanded, and when the second press command is received, the effect data for displaying the “hero up” image is expanded, When the three-press command is received, the effect data that displays the video of “Both Attack (Draw)” is expanded, and when the input command is received, the effect data that displays the image of “Swordsman Def” is expanded (FIG. 14). Step S3103). Since these operations are the same as those in the case of “interlocking 1” described above, description thereof will be omitted. Note that, when the third press command is received, an end image lottery process, which is one of the control processes, is executed, which will be described later.

  When receiving the winning command, the effect category is set to “Swordsman 3G” (step S3111 in FIG. 14).

[When the information set of “Linkage 3a” is reserved]
The information set of “interlocking 3a” is reserved when the production category is “swordsman 3G” and no special winning combination has been won internally. When this information set is set in the effect reservation area, images and images are displayed in the following flow.

  First, the effect data that displays the video of “Confrontation 2” is expanded when the internal winning command is received, and the effect data that displays the image of “enemy up” is expanded when the first press command is received. At the time of reception, the effect data for displaying the video of “the main character up” is developed (step S3103 in FIG. 14). Since these operations are the same as those in the case of “interlocking 1” or “interlocking 2” described above, description thereof will be omitted.

  Then, when the third press command is received, the effect data for displaying the video of “both attacks (main character lost)” is developed (step S3103 in FIG. 14). FIG. 18F shows an example of a video image of “both attacks (losing main character)”. In this video, an image in which the main character ST displayed on the left side first and the enemy character EN displayed on the right side face each other is displayed (first sheet). Subsequently, after the positions of the two characters are cut while each other is switched (second sheet), the main character ST falls down (third sheet), and the “losing” character is displayed (fourth sheet).

  After that, when an insertion command indicating the insertion of a medal is received, the effect data for displaying the “normal Def” image is developed (step S3103 in FIG. 14), and the image shown in FIG. 17D is displayed.

  When receiving the winning command, the effect category is set to “normal” (step S3111 in FIG. 14).

[When the information set of “Synchronization 3b” is reserved]
The information set of “interlocking 3b” is reserved when the production category is “swordsman 3G” and when any special combination is won internally. When this information set is set in the effect reservation area, images and images are displayed in the following flow.

  First, the effect data that displays the video of “Confrontation 2” is expanded when the internal winning command is received, and the effect data that displays the image of “enemy up” is expanded when the first press command is received. At the time of reception, the effect data for displaying the video of “the main character up” is developed (step S3103 in FIG. 14). Since these operations are the same as those in the case of “interlocking 1” or “interlocking 2” described above, description thereof will be omitted.

  Then, when the third press command is received, the effect data for displaying the video of “both attacks (the main character wins)” is developed (step S3103 in FIG. 14). FIG. 18 (g) shows an example of a video of “both attacks (the main character wins)”. In this video, an image in which the main character ST displayed on the left side first and the enemy character EN displayed on the right side face each other is displayed (first sheet). Subsequently, after the positions of the two characters are switched to each other while switching each other (second sheet), the enemy character EN falls down (third sheet), and the character “Win” is displayed (fourth sheet).

  Thereafter, when an insertion command indicating insertion of a medal is received, effect data for displaying an image of “definite Def” is developed (step S3103 in FIG. 14). This “determined Def” image is an image indicating that the special combination is won internally. FIG. 17F shows an example of the “definite Def” image. In this image, the characters “bonus confirmed” are displayed in the center of the screen.

  When receiving the winning command, the effect category is set to “final notification” (step S3111 in FIG. 14).

[Supplemental information about links 1-3]
Images displayed in the “linked 1” information set (FIGS. 18 (a), (b), (c), and (d), hereinafter may be referred to as “linked 1” images), and in the “linked 2” information set Images to be displayed (FIGS. 18 (e), (b), (c), and (d), hereinafter may be referred to as “linked 2” images), and images displayed in the information set of “linked 3a” (FIG. 18 ( e), (b), (c), and (f), which may be hereinafter referred to as “linked 3a” images), and images displayed in the “linked 3b” information set (FIGS. 18E, 18B, and 18C). ) (G), hereinafter referred to as “interlocking 3b” video) is related to the video before and after each (story connected, common characters or related characters appearing in the story, etc.) There is a picture. In the present embodiment, related images can be executed in the above-described order by selecting an information set with reference to an effect section.

  When the images of the respective scenes (FIGS. 18A to 18G) constituting the video based on the information set of “interlocking 1”, “interlocking 2”, “interlocking 3a”, and “interlocking 3b” are displayed to the end, that is, When displaying all the images, whether to continue displaying the last scene or loop the images including the last scene for a certain period to make it easy to understand the connection of the subsequent images. The video is continuously displayed. That is, since there is no period (blackout or the like) during which no image or video related to the video displayed so far is displayed, it may be difficult to understand the timing at which the video has been completed.

  Of the images of the linked performance displayed in the “linked 3a” information set, the latter half of the “both attacks (losing main character)” (3rd and 4th images in FIG. 18 (f)) and the information of “linked 3b” The second half of the “Direction of both attacks (hero wins)” (third and fourth pieces in FIG. 18 (g)) of the linked productions displayed in the set specifies whether or not the special role is won internally. It is a scene to be made. That is, the videos of “Linked 3a” and “Linked 3b” are images that specify whether or not the special combination is won internally. On the other hand, the videos of “Linked 1” and “Linked 2” are images that do not specify whether or not the special combination is won internally. In addition, when providing a video for specifying whether or not the special role is internally won, it is not always necessary to provide it at the end of the video that constitutes the linked production as in this embodiment, and the first scene of the linked production is selected. As long as the scene is excluded, it may be provided at any position.

[End image lottery process and end image]
Of the information sets described above, when the information set of “Interlock 1” and “Interlock 2” is reserved, the end image lottery process, which is one of the control processes, is executed when the third press command is received. . By this end image lottery process, the end image is displayed so as to overlap a part of the video of “both attacks (draw)”. Hereinafter, this will be specifically described with reference to FIG. This figure shows the end image lottery process and its contents.

  This end image lottery process is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, in the first step S3201, it is determined whether or not the effect division is “Swordsman 1G”. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3203. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3205.

  In step S3203, the lottery table A shown in FIG. 19B is set, and the process proceeds to step S3207. In this lottery table A, either pattern 1 or pattern 2 is selected, and the probability that each will be selected differs depending on whether the special combination is won internally or otherwise. When the special combination is won internally, the probability that pattern 1 is selected is 75% (192/256), and the probability that pattern 2 is selected is 25% (64/256). On the other hand, when the special combination is not won internally, the probability that pattern 1 is selected is 87.5% (224/256), and the probability that pattern 2 is selected is 12.5% (32/256). is there.

  In step S3205, the lottery table B is set in FIG. 19C, and the process proceeds to step S3207. In this lottery table B, either pattern 1 or pattern 2 is selected, and the probability that each will be selected differs depending on whether the special combination is won internally or otherwise. When the special combination is won internally, the probability that pattern 1 is selected and the probability that pattern 2 is selected are both 50% (128/256). On the other hand, when the special combination is not won internally, the probability that pattern 1 is selected is 87.5% (224/256), and the probability that pattern 2 is selected is 12.5% (32/256). is there.

  In step S3207, the lottery table set in step S3203 or step S3205 is used to draw the end image pattern, and the process advances to step S3209. In each of these lottery tables A and B, when the special winning combination is won internally, the pattern 2 is selected with a higher probability than when the special winning combination is not won internally. Pattern 2 is a pattern that has a higher expectation level than that of pattern 1 and that has won the special role internally. Note that the pattern 2 may not be selected when the special combination is not won internally. Further, the probability that the pattern 2 is selected when the special combination is won internally is higher in the lottery table B than in the lottery table A. That is, there is a higher probability that pattern 2 will occur in the case of “swordsman 2G” than in the case where the production category is “swordsman 1G”. It is configured to increase attention. Furthermore, in the case where the special combination is won internally, the pattern 2 may not be selected when the production category is “Swordsman 1G”.

  In step S3209, effect data for displaying the end image corresponding to the pattern selected in step S3207 is set in the effect reservation area (effect is reserved), and the end image lottery process is terminated. It should be noted that the reservation of the effect data for the end image is determined so as to be developed only when it is ahead of the effect data developed when the input command is received. That is, if the input command is received before the effect data of the end image is expanded, the effect data of the end image is canceled without being expanded.

  The effect data of the end image set in step S3209 is set at the start time when the time for displaying a video of “both attacks (draw)” has elapsed since receiving the third press command. Is done. In this embodiment, a method of determining the start time of the end image by setting a timer at the time of reservation is adopted. However, the present invention is not limited to this method, and other methods may be adopted. Further, when developing the effect data, device data is set in an area different from the main video in the effect execution area.

  In the information set of “linked 1” or “linked 2”, the video of “both attacks (draw)” is started when the third press command is received, and when this video is displayed, the end image (pattern 1) is displayed. Or any one of pattern 2) is displayed in an overlapping state. Here, the point in time when the entire image is executed is the point in time when the same video is repeated, and the point in time when the last scene is displayed when there is no repetition.

  FIG. 19D shows an example in which an image of “both attacks (draw)” is started, and an end image of pattern 1 is displayed when this image is displayed all at once. Specifically, a video similar to the content described in FIG. 17D flows (1st to 3rd images), and in the last scene, “Next”, which is one of the end images, is displayed at the lower right of the screen. Displayed (fourth sheet).

  FIG. 19 (e) shows an example in which an image of “both attacks (draw)” is started and an end image of pattern 2 is displayed when this image is displayed in a row. Specifically, an image similar to the content described in FIG. 17D flows (1st to 3rd images), and in the last scene, a character “continue” that is one of the end images is displayed at the lower right of the screen. Displayed (fourth sheet).

  In the above example, an example in which there are two patterns in the end image has been described. However, the pattern of the end image does not include the same mode, and any pattern can be used as long as it can be identified. Further, instead of the end image, an image that changes with time may be used. In this case, the image constituting this video corresponds to an example of the end image.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a single effect image display device 157 is provided. However, when a plurality of image display devices are provided, the end image is an image display device different from the main video. It is good also as a structure to display. In addition, when the end image is displayed so as to overlap the main video as in the present embodiment, it is preferable in that the end image can be easily recognized.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the effect data for displaying the video of “both attacks (draw)” and the effect data for displaying the end image are separately set, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, the video shown in FIG. 19 (d) or (e) may be combined into a single effect data. However, when the configuration for distinguishing the effect data as in the present embodiment is adopted, only the effect data of the end image needs to be used properly in properly using the plurality of end images. This can be said to be a preferable configuration.

  When the input command is received in a state where the end image is displayed, the device data for displaying the end image is erased when setting the effect data for displaying the “Swordsman Def” image thereafter ( The end image is no longer displayed).

<About changes in linked production>
Hereinafter, the flow of the interlocking effect executed according to the information set shown in FIG. 16A described above will be described with reference to FIG. The figure is a diagram showing the transition of the production contents in the linked production. In the following description, “link 3a” and “link 3b” may be collectively referred to as “link 3”.

  In the present embodiment, an information set of “normal 2” may be reserved when the performance category is “normal”. For example, when the special combination is won internally (No. 1 to 9 in FIG. 8), an information set of “Normal 2” is reserved with a probability of 25% (FIG. 16B), and the small combination 1 or small When the winning combination is made independently for the combination 2 (Nos. 23 and 24 in FIG. 8), the information set of “normal 2” is reserved with a probability of 12.5% (FIG. 16C). When the “normal 2” information set is reserved, linked production (swordsman) is started from the next game.

  In the above-mentioned linked production, a video with the information set of “Linked 1” is displayed in the first game, and when this video is displayed in a row, an end image is displayed. Subsequently, when the next game input operation is performed, an image of “Swordsman Def” is displayed, and an image based on the information set of “Interlock 2” is displayed by operating the start lever. When this video is displayed all over, an end image is displayed. Subsequently, when the next game input operation is performed, an image of “Swordsman Def” is displayed, and an image based on the information set of “Linkage 3” is displayed by operating the start lever. This video is displayed until the next game input operation is performed and an image of “Normal Def” or “Final Def” is displayed.

  FIG. 20B shows a change in the case where the game is progressed after both the video based on “interlocking 1” and the video based on “interlocking 2” are displayed. On the other hand, in FIG. 20A, as a result of performing the game operation at an earlier timing than in FIG. 20B, neither the video of “Linked 1” nor the video of “Linked 2” is displayed. Changes are shown.

  When the operation is performed so that the video (video of “both attacks (draw)”) by “interlocking 1” and “interlocking 2” as shown in FIG. The display of the video by “Interlock 2” is stopped, and a new image (an image of “Swordsman Def”) is displayed. At this time, while the game progresses smoothly, it is not possible to fully recognize the video of “Linked 1” and “Linked 2”. There is a problem that it becomes difficult to recognize whether or not the winner is won.

  In order to prevent the above problem, in the present embodiment, at the timing when the video based on the information set of “Linked 1” and “Linked 2” is executed one by one, an end image that indicates the expectation degree for the internal winning of the special role is displayed. The displayed configuration is adopted (FIG. 20B). This end image is not displayed when an operation is performed before the video based on the information set of “interlocking 1” and “interlocking 2” is executed (FIG. 20A). In this configuration, since the player who expects the internal winning of the special role tries to confirm the end image, it is possible to easily recognize the video based on the information set of “Linked 1” and “Linked 2”. It can be made easy to recognize whether or not the player has won.

  In the present embodiment, the configuration in which three types of video are sequentially displayed has been described, but the number of types is not limited. For example, even in a configuration in which two types of images of “interlocking 1” and “interlocking 3” are displayed in order, the end image is displayed at the timing when the previous image is displayed in a row, so that “interlocking 1” It is possible to make it easy to recognize the video by the information set, and it is also possible to make it easy to recognize whether or not the special role is won internally. That is, it is only necessary to display the end image at the timing of displaying all the images other than the last image among the plurality of images displayed in order.

  In the present embodiment, a configuration in which the end image of the pattern 2 is more easily displayed in the “interlocking 2” video than in the “interlocking 1” video when the special combination is won internally is adopted. It is not always necessary to adopt this configuration. For example, when the special combination is won internally, the end image of the pattern 2 may be displayed with the same probability for both “interlocking 1” and “interlocking 2” videos. The end image of pattern 2 may be more easily displayed in the “interlocking 1” video than the video. However, since pattern 2 is a pattern that has a higher expectation of being internally selected for a special role than pattern 1, when configured as in the present embodiment, “linked 2” rather than “linked 1” video. It is possible to make it easier to recognize whether or not a special role has been won internally. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to identify for the first time whether or not the special combination is won internally by the “interlocking 3” video displayed after the “interlocking 2” video. In this configuration, if the end image is displayed in the “interlocking 2” video, the subsequent “interlocking 3” video is also positively recognized. The effect of facilitating recognition can be enhanced. In addition, in the case where the special role is internally won, if it is understood that the end image of pattern 2 is more likely to be displayed in the “interlocking 2” video than the “interlocking 1” video, the game progresses smoothly. It can be considered to skip the video of “interlocking 1” which is less important. However, also in this case, there is an effect that makes it easy to recognize whether or not the special combination is won internally. In other words, when the special combination is won internally, the progress of the game may be made smoother by making it easier to display the end image of the pattern 2 in the “linked 2” video than in the “linked 1” video. .

  Note that the image of “swordsman Def” in the present embodiment is not necessarily required, and the video of “link 2” (or “link 3”) is displayed after the video of “link 1” (or “link 2”). You may make it do. In this case, the operation for ending the display of the video of “Linked 1” (or “Linked 2”) and the operation for starting the display of the video of “Linked 2” (or “Linked 3”) following this video are the same operation. Become.

  Further, the timing for ending the display of the end image may be any timing. If the end image is displayed after the start of the next video, it may be mistaken that the next video has been executed although it has not been executed. Therefore, as in the present embodiment, if the timing is after the end timing of the previous video and before the start timing of the next video, it is possible to prevent misidentification that the next video has been executed. Is preferable.

  In the present embodiment, the end image is displayed at the timing when the “interlocking 1” and “interlocking 2” images are executed in sequence, while the end image is not displayed at the timing when the “interlocking 3” image is executed all at once. Is adopted. However, this configuration is not necessarily required, and the end image may be displayed at the timing when the “interlocking 3” video is executed. When the configuration of the present embodiment is adopted, the display of the end image is associated with the continuing linked effect, so that it is easy to recognize that the linked effect continues when the end image is displayed. .

  In the present embodiment, for a plurality of videos related to “Linkage 1”, “Linkage 2”, and “Linkage 3” that are executed with respect to the granting of a privilege, these videos are so recognized as to be more reliably recognized. The end image is displayed between (delimiters). Therefore, the configuration of each video and the video segmentation are not particularly limited, and can be applied to various videos. For example, the video of “Linked 1” is composed of video of multiple types of scenes such as “Confrontation 1”, “Enemy up”, “Up hero”, “Both attacks (draw)”, but video consisting of one type of scene It may be. Also, such a video may have a period that does not change over time. The same applies to the images of “Link 2” and “Link 3”. Further, when switching scenes or images in a video, they may be switched continuously without an operation, or may be switched through an operation as in the present embodiment. . Further, the execution period of the video of “Interlock 1”, “Interlock 2”, and “Interlock 3” is not limited to one game as in this embodiment, and the execution period extends to a plurality of games. It may be a thing, or it may be a part of one game. In this embodiment, the operation for ending the video based on the information set of “Interlock 1” and “Interlock 2” is set as the input operation. Various operations can be applied according to the execution period, and the operation is not limited at all. For example, in the present embodiment, the video may be ended by operating the start lever 135 instead of the input operation. Further, in the present embodiment, a description has been given of a configuration in which the images of “Interlock 1”, “Interlock 2”, and “Interlock 3” are all ended by the same operation (input operation). Each image may be ended by a different operation such as ending by the operation of 135.

<End image lottery process and modification of end image>
As described above, when the information set of “Interlock 1” and “Interlock 2” is reserved, the end image lottery process, which is one of the control processes, is executed when the third press command is received, Reserved. The end image lottery process and the end image have been described with reference to FIG. 19, but are not limited to the configuration described with reference to FIG. Hereinafter, an example different from FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram showing a modified example of the end image lottery process and the end image.

  First, a modified example of the end image lottery process will be described using the flowchart of FIG. This modification uses one type of end image.

  First, in the first step S3301, it is determined whether or not the effect division is “Swordsman 2G”. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3303. If not, the end image lottery process is terminated.

  In step S3303, it is determined whether the special combination is won internally. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3305. If not, the end image lottery process is terminated.

  In step S3305, a lottery for determining whether or not to reserve an end image is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3307.

  In step S3307, it is determined whether or not the lottery in step S3305 has been won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3309; otherwise, the end image lottery process is terminated.

  In step S3309, effect data for displaying the end image is set in the effect reservation area, and the end image lottery process ends. Note that the start time of the end image is the same as that in FIG.

  As in the above-described modification, one type of image (for example, pattern 2 in the present embodiment) may be used as the end image, and the special role internal winning may be determined by displaying the end image. In the case of this configuration, the player who expects to display the end image sees the “interlocking 1” and “interlocking 2” videos, so that each video can be easily recognized.

  In the above modification, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to display the end image. However, for example, by deleting the above step S3305 and step S3307, the lottery is not performed, and the special winning combination is won internally. If it is, the end image may be reserved (the process proceeds to step S3309 if Yes in step S303).

  In the above modification, the end image is displayed in the “interlocking 2” video (the production division is “swordsman 2G”), but the end image is displayed in the “interlocking 1” video. May be. Note that, as in this modification, the end image is not displayed in “interlocking 1”, but the end image can be displayed in “interlocking 2”, so that a series of interlocking effects can be more enjoyed. In the case where the end image can be displayed by “interlocking 1”, it is preferable to display the end image with a lower probability than the probability that the end image is displayed by “interlocking 2”.

  Next, a modified example of the end image will be described. 21 (b) and 21 (c) show modified examples of the end images shown in FIGS. 19 (d) and 19 (e).

  First, FIG. 21B shows that the end image is displayed at the lower center of the screen in the last scene of the “Both Attack (Draw)” video. In this example, the end image of pattern 1 is the character “EVEN”, and the end image of pattern 2 is the character “draw”. These characters all mean that winning or losing was not decided, and is an example in which the end image and the content of the video are related.

  FIG. 21C shows that the end image is displayed at the bottom of the screen in the last scene of the video of “Both Attack (Draw)”. In this example, the end image of pattern 1 is a panda character, and one such character is displayed at the lower right of the screen. Further, although the end image of pattern 2 uses a panda character in common, it differs from pattern 1 in that it has three panda characters. Also, the display position is displayed at the lower center of the screen, not at the lower right of the screen. This modification is an example in which the end image and the content of the video are irrelevant.

  As shown in FIG. 21B, the end image may be an image related to the content of the interlocking effect, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 21 (c), an image irrelevant to the continuation or contents of the interlocking production may be used. Note that, as shown in the present embodiment and (b), it is preferable to use an image having contents related to the interlocking effect because it is easier to recognize that the interlocking effect continues.

  As for the display position of the end image, as shown in FIG. 21C, the display position may be varied according to the pattern of the end image.

<Regarding the configuration for notifying when the end image is displayed>
The end image described above may be configured to display a video for notifying the timing at which the end image is displayed before the end image is displayed. Hereinafter, an example of this configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 22A is a diagram illustrating an example of a preview video, and FIG. 22B is a diagram illustrating a display period of the preview video and video related thereto.

  In this example, a notice video using a rectangular frame displayed on the upper right is displayed in the video of “Both Attack (Draw)” of “Interlock 1”. In this preview image, the rectangular frame starts from a state where all the hatched areas are hatched (the first sheet in FIG. 22A), and the area hatched by an arrow extending from the left end as time passes is on the right side. The area is gradually reduced (second and third sheets in FIG. 22A). Thereafter, the end image is displayed at the timing when the hatched area disappears (fourth image in FIG. 22A).

  The video of “interlocking 1” is a series of videos based on the production data of “confrontation 1”, “enemy up”, “hero up”, and “both attacks (draw)” (see FIG. 16A and FIG. 18). Since the above preview video is displayed together with the video of “Both Attack (Draw)”, the start timing is later than the start of the video of “Interlock 1” as shown in FIG. Yes. Further, the end timing of the preview image is the same as the end timing of the end image (the timing at which the “interlocking 1” image is displayed in a row) as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 22A and 22B, it is possible to make it easy to recognize the end image by displaying a preview video capable of timing the start of display of the end image.

  In this embodiment, the video of “interlocking 1” is composed of a plurality of scenes (“confrontation 1”, “enemy up”, “hero up”, “both attacks (draw)”). In this way, when the “interlocking 1” video is composed of a plurality of scenes, the display start timing of the preview video is the display of the last scene (in the above case, the scene of “Both Attack (Draw)”) It is sufficient that the timing is after the set timing. Further, when the “interlocking 1” video is composed of one scene or image, the display start timing of the preview video may be after the timing when the display of the “interlocking 1” video is started.

  In addition, the condition for displaying the preview image and the condition for displaying the end image do not necessarily have to be the same, and any configuration may be used as long as the preview image is displayed in at least a part of the display of the end image. The end image can be more easily recognized if the conditions for displaying the preview image and the conditions for displaying the end image are matched.

<Preliminary preparation image to notify that the preview video will be displayed>
The above-described notice video may be configured to display a notice preparation image for notifying that the notice video is displayed before the notice video is displayed. Hereinafter, an example of this configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 22C is a diagram showing an example of the preliminary notice preparation image, and FIG. 22D is a diagram showing a display period of the preliminary notice preparation image and a video related thereto.

  In this example, the configuration other than the preliminary preparation image is the same as the content described in FIGS. 22 (a) and 22 (b). That is, among the images of “Interaction 1” composed of “Confrontation 1”, “Enemy up”, “Main character up”, and “Both attack (draw)”, a preview video is displayed in the video of “Both attack (draw)” (FIG. 22 (c) second and third sheets). In addition to this, from the video of “opposite 1” in the video of “link 1” (from the beginning of the video of “link 1”), a preview preparation image for displaying that the trail video is displayed is displayed ( (First sheet in FIG. 22C). This notice preparation image is an image in which a rectangular frame on which characters “in preparation” are written is superimposed on the same image as the initial state of the notice video.

As shown in FIG. 22 (c), it is possible to make it easier to recognize the notice video displayed after that by displaying the notice preparation image capable of grasping that the display of the notice video is started. In the example of 22 (c), the preview preparation image is displayed at the same time as the “interlocking 1” video, and the display start timing of the preliminary preparation image is the same as the start of the “interlocking 1” video. The present invention is not limited, and as shown in FIG. 22 (d), it may be before the start of the “interlocking 1” video as long as it is before the display of the preview video.

  Further, the display end timing of the notice preparation image may be any timing as long as it is before the display start timing of the notice video, but it is preferable that both timings coincide with each other as shown in FIG. is there.

  As in the present embodiment, when the video of “Linked 1” is composed of a plurality of scenes that are advanced by the player's operation, if the preview video is displayed on the entire video of “Linked 1”, the player There may be a difference between the timing notified in advance and the display start timing of the end image. For this reason, in the example of FIG. 22A, a configuration in which a preview video is displayed in the video of “both attacks (draw)” is adopted so that there is no deviation between the timing of the notification and the display start timing of the end image. ing.

  However, in the above case, there is a problem that the period in which the preview video can be displayed is shorter than the period in which the entire “interlocked 1” video is displayed, making it difficult to recognize the presence of the preview video. Therefore, by displaying the above-described notice preparation image, it is possible to make the notice video easier to recognize.

  It should be noted that the condition for displaying the preliminary image is not necessarily the same as the condition for displaying the preliminary image, as long as the preliminary image is displayed at least partially when the preliminary image is displayed. However, it is easier to recognize the notice video if the condition for displaying the notice preparation image and the condition for displaying the notice video are matched.

<End image and operation instruction image>
In the present embodiment, the AT effect state may be set by lottery (steps S307 and S317 in FIG. 10). In this AT effect state, when the AT combination (No. 11 to 22, 25 to 51 in FIG. 8) is internally won, an operation condition notification effect for notifying the correct operation order corresponding to this is executed (FIG. 13). Step S3013). An image displayed on the effect image display device 157 for this notification is referred to as an operation instruction image. The operation instruction image may be an image that notifies the operation timing instead of the operation order, or may be an image that notifies both of them, but in the following description, an example using the operation instruction image that notifies the operation order is used. explain.

  When displaying the above-described end image, the operation instruction image display area may be overlapped. Hereinafter, an example of this configuration will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22E shows an example in which the operation instruction image and the display area of the end image overlap.

  In FIG. 22 (e), in the game in which the video of “interlocking 1” is displayed, an operation instruction image informing that the stop operation is performed in the order of middle, left, and right is displayed in the lower half area of the screen. Has been. During the AT effect state, the player gazes at the lower half of the screen that is the display area of the operation instruction image so as not to miss the instruction of the operation instruction image. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 22E, the operation instruction image is displayed by overlapping the display area of the end image (here, the lower right of the screen) and the display area of the operation instruction image (here, the lower half of the screen). The end image can be easily recognized by the player who has paid attention to the display area. In the example of FIG. 22E, the entire display area of the end image (lower right of the screen) overlaps with a part of the display area of the operation instruction image (lower half of the screen), but this is not the only example. It is sufficient that at least a part of the display area of the end image overlaps a part of the display area of the operation instruction image.

  When there are a plurality of types of display areas for the end image (for example, FIG. 21C), it is sufficient that at least one display area overlaps the display area for the operation instruction image. In this case, it is preferable to overlap the display area of the end image (for example, the end image of pattern 2 in FIG. 19) with higher expectation for the player with the display area of the operation instruction image.

  In the present embodiment, since the operation instruction image is displayed until the third stop operation is performed after the start lever 135 is operated, the end image is displayed after the third stop operation. May not be displayed in duplicate, but may be displayed in duplicate (not only in the display area but also in the display period). For example, the information set of “Synchronization 1” (or “Synchronization 2”) is “Confrontation 1” (“Confrontation 2” in the case of “Synchronization 2”) and “Both attack (Draw)” when the internal winning command is received. The production data is expanded so that the video flows continuously, and these videos are maintained until the input command is received. Further, the display of the end image is reserved at the timing when the video is displayed in a row. Shall. When a modified example of the information set of “interlocking 1” (or “interlocking 2”) is used, after the operation of the start lever 135, the end image is displayed at the timing at which the above video is displayed even if the stop operation is not performed. Is displayed. On the other hand, since the operation instruction image is displayed unless all stop operations are performed after the start lever 135 is operated, the operation instruction image and the end image can be displayed in duplicate (both the display area and the display period are overlapped). Will be).

  As in the above example, in the configuration in which the operation instruction image and the end image can be displayed in duplicate (both the display area and the display period overlap), the operation instruction image and the end image are displayed in duplicate. It becomes difficult to recognize any image. Therefore, the player actively performs a stop operation so that these images do not overlap. As a result, it is possible to recognize a series of videos until the end image is displayed in a state where the operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139 is ended. As described above, if the display area of the operation instruction image and the end image overlap, attention is paid to the display area of the operation instruction image regardless of whether or not the display (display period) of these images overlaps. The end image can be easily recognized by the player.

  When the operation instruction image and the end image are displayed in an overlapping manner, the end image can be easily recognized regardless of which image is displayed in front (not hidden by one image). Play. Here, in particular, when the end image is displayed in the foreground, the operation instruction image and the end image are displayed in duplicate, so that it becomes difficult to recognize the operation instruction image, so that these images do not overlap. The stop operation is actively performed. In other words, it is possible to promptly end the operation of the stop button before the display of the end image is started, and it is possible to recognize a single image until the end image is displayed. Can be increased.

<About the video of “Linkage 3”>
In the above description, in the linked production (swordsman), the information set of “Linked 3b” is set if the special role is won internally, and the information set of “Linked 3a” is set if the special role is not won internally. The configuration to be described has been described. That is, the case where the video of “Linkage 3” is a video for specifying whether or not the special role is internally won is described.

  As for the above configuration, for example, in the case where the special combination is won internally, the information set of either “linked 3a” or “linked 3b” is set based on the lottery, etc. When the internal winning is not performed, the information set of “interlocking 3a” may be set. In other words, the video of “Linkage 3” may be a video that may cause the special role to specify that it is internally won. In this configuration, there may be a case where it is not possible to specify that the special role is internally won in the linked production (swordsman), but the importance of the end image that suggests the degree of expectation for the internal winning of the special role is increased. Thus, the player confirms the end image more. Therefore, even if there is a difference in the configuration as described above, it is easy to recognize the video based on the information set of “Linked 1” and “Linked 2”, and it is easy to specify that the special winning role is internally selected using the linked performance. The effect which can be done is produced. In the case where “interlocking 3a” is executed in the case where the special role is internally won, after “link 3a” is completed, an effect that specifies that the special role is internally won is executed. For this effect, a single effect that is executed in one game may be used for this effect, but it is easier to identify that the special effect has been won internally by using a linked effect. Can do.

<Others>
In the examples of FIGS. 22A to 22D, the configuration using the preview video for notifying the timing when the display of the end image is started has been described, but this video displays a series of images in order as time passes. It is what. From this, it can be said that the above example is a configuration in which an end image is displayed using an image (notice image).

  In addition, for example, by displaying an image indicating this when the remaining number of seconds until the end image is displayed becomes a predetermined number of seconds, the timing at which the display of the end image is started can be notified. In this configuration, by using at least one image that displays the remaining number of seconds, it is possible to notify the timing at which the display of the end image is started.

  From the above, when reserving the timing for starting the display of the end image, it is possible to make a notice using the image (notice image). The notice image may be an image that can measure the timing at which the display of the end image is started, and the mode is not limited. The number of images may be one or more.

  In the above description, an example in which the images of the interlocks 1 to 3 are images that specify whether or not a special role is granted has been described. Any video may be used as long as it is possible to specify whether or not a privilege that makes it easy to acquire profits, such as an extension of the AT effect state due to the above. Note that, as described in <About the contents of “Linked 3” video>, the video of “Linked 3” may be a video that may cause a special role to be identified as being internally elected. Then, it can be said that the video described above may be a video that may specify that a privilege that facilitates profit acquisition is given.

  In the above description, an example using a plurality of related videos (videos based on the information set of “Linked 1”, “Linked 2”, and “Linked 3”) has been described. It is not limited to the example. For example, these videos may be composed of one scene (either video or image) or may be composed of a plurality of scenes (either video or image). In addition, when a plurality of related videos are composed of a plurality of scenes, these scenes may be switched continuously without an operation, or switched through an operation. It may be. Further, the segmentation of each of a plurality of related videos may be any definition as long as the segment definition is common to all the videos. For example, a plurality of related videos divided for each game may be used, or a plurality of related videos divided for each video may be used.

  In the present embodiment, the slot machine 100 using a medal (coin) as a game medium is shown as an example of a game table, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a game ball (for example, a pachinko ball) is used as a game. The present invention can be applied to slot machines, pachinko machines, arrange ball game machines, jade ball game machines, smart balls, and the like as media.

  Note that the slot machine is a slot machine that only exchanges electronic data without using medals, which operates on a mobile terminal (smart phone, game machine) or personal computer by a program that simulates the operation based on the above configuration. In this case, the game medium includes electronic data corresponding to medals, and the game medium is input by inputting the electronic data from a predetermined external device (electronic storage device). In other words, paying out the game medium includes outputting the digitized data to a predetermined external device (electronic storage device).

  Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and changes can be made to the embodiment of the present invention without departing from the gist of the present invention. Such modifications and changes are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the invention only list the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done.

In the above explanation,
Image display means for displaying an image (for example, an effect image display device 157);
Image display control means for controlling the image display means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500);
A gaming machine (for example, slot machine 100) that can provide a benefit according to the result of the game and can give a privilege (for example, a special gaming state or an AT effect state) that facilitates the acquisition of the profit. And
The image display control means includes
A plurality of related videos (for example, video by “link 1”, “link 2”, “link 3a”, and “link 3b” in FIG. 16 (a)) are sequentially displayed to identify that the privilege is given. There are cases where
An end image (for example, FIGS. 19D and 19E) can be displayed at a timing when one of the plurality of images is displayed.
As the plurality of videos, a first video (e.g., a video based on Fig. 16 (a) "linked 3a" and "linked 3b") and a second video (e.g., displayed before the first video) FIG. 16 (a) "video by" interlocking 2 ") can be displayed,
As the end image, a first end image (for example, pattern 2 in FIG. 19 (e)) can be displayed.
When a first operation (for example, a closing operation) is performed during a period in which the second image is displayed, the display of the second image is terminated (for example, FIG. 20),
The first end image can be displayed at the timing when the second video is displayed in a row (for example, FIG. 19 (e)),
The probability that the first end image is displayed at the timing when the second video is displayed as a whole is higher in the first case where the privilege is given than in the second case where the privilege is not given. (For example, pattern 2 in FIG. 19C is selected with high probability when the special combination is won internally).

  According to this game stand, it can be made easy to specify that a privilege is given using a related video.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The image display control means includes
As the plurality of videos, it is possible to display a third video (e.g., a video based on “Linkage 1” in FIG. 16A) displayed before the second video,
When a second operation (for example, a closing operation) that is the same as or different from the first operation is performed during the period in which the third image is displayed, the display of the third image is terminated, Thereafter, the display of the second video can be started (for example, FIG. 20),
The first video is
It is a video (for example, a video by an information set of “interlocking 3”, FIGS. 18 (f) and (g)) that may specify that the privilege is given,
The second video and the third video are:
A game table characterized by being a video that does not specify that the privilege is given (for example, a video based on an information set of “Linked 1” and “Linked 2”, FIGS. 18A to 18E), Is described.

  According to this game stand, it can be made easy to specify that a privilege is given using a related video.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The probability that the first end image is displayed at the timing when the second video is displayed in the first case is the timing at which the third video is displayed at the first case. Is higher than the probability that the first end image is displayed (for example, the pattern 2 at the time of winning the special role in FIGS. 19B and 19C is used in the lottery table B (“interlocking 2”). ) Is higher)).

  According to this game stand, it can be made easy to specify that a privilege is given using a related video. Further, there are cases where the progress of the game can be made smooth when a related video is displayed.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The image display control means includes
When the third video is displayed in the first case, the first end image is not displayed (for example, in the explanation of [End image lottery process and end image], In the state where the special division is internally won and the production category is “swordsman 1G”, a game table characterized by a modification in which pattern 2 is not selected is described.

  According to this game stand, it can be made easy to specify that a privilege is given using a related video. Further, there are cases where the progress of the game can be made smooth when a related video is displayed.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The image display control means includes
As the end image, a second end image (for example, pattern 1 in FIG. 19D) can be displayed.
One of the first end image and the second end image is displayed at a timing when the second video is executed in a row and a timing when the third video is displayed in a row. (For example, in the example of FIG. 19, either a pattern 1 or a pattern 2 is displayed by lottery), and a game table is described.

  According to this game stand, it can be made easy to specify that a privilege is given using a related video.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The image display control means includes
When the second video is displayed in the second case, the first end image is not executed (for example, a modified example of FIG. 21A). A game table is described.

  According to this game stand, it can be made easy to specify that a privilege is given using a related video.

In the above explanation,
Image display means for displaying an image (for example, an effect image display device 157);
Image display control means for controlling the image display means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500);
A gaming machine (for example, slot machine 100) that can provide a benefit according to the result of the game and can give a privilege (for example, a special gaming state or an AT effect state) that facilitates the acquisition of the profit. And
The image display control means includes
A plurality of related videos (for example, video by “link 1”, “link 2”, “link 3a”, and “link 3b” in FIG. 16 (a)) are sequentially displayed to identify that the privilege is given. There are cases where
An end image (for example, FIGS. 19D and 19E) can be displayed at a timing when one of the plurality of images is displayed.
As the plurality of videos, a first video (e.g., a video based on Fig. 16 (a) "linked 3a" and "linked 3b") and a second video (e.g., displayed before the first video) FIG. 16 (a) "video by" interlocking 2 ") can be displayed,
As the end image, a first end image (for example, pattern 2 in FIG. 19 (e)) can be displayed.
When a first operation (for example, a closing operation) is performed during a period in which the second image is displayed, the display of the second image is terminated (for example, FIG. 20),
The first end image can be displayed at the timing when the second video is displayed in a row (for example, FIG. 19 (e)),
In at least some of the cases where the first end image is displayed, a preview image for notifying the timing at which the display of the first end image is started (for example, FIGS. 21A and 21B). Is displayed,
The probability that the first end image is displayed at the timing when the second video is displayed as a whole is higher in the first case where the privilege is given than in the second case where the privilege is not given. (For example, pattern 2 in FIG. 19C is selected with high probability when the special combination is won internally).

  According to this game stand, it can be made easy to specify that a privilege is given using a related video.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The image display control means includes
As the plurality of videos, it is possible to display a third video (e.g., a video based on “Linkage 1” in FIG. 16A) displayed before the second video,
When a second operation (for example, a closing operation) that is the same as or different from the first operation is performed during the period in which the third image is displayed, the display of the third image is terminated, Thereafter, the display of the second video can be started (for example, FIG. 20),
The first video is
It is a video (for example, a video by an information set of “interlocking 3”, FIGS. 18 (f) and (g)) that may specify that the privilege is given,
The second video and the third video are:
A game table characterized by being a video that does not specify that the privilege is given (for example, a video based on an information set of “Linked 1” and “Linked 2”, FIGS. 18A to 18E), Is described.

  According to this game stand, it can be made easy to specify that a privilege is given using a related video.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The probability that the first end image is displayed at the timing when the second video is displayed in the first case is the timing at which the third video is displayed at the first case. Is higher than the probability that the first end image is displayed (for example, the pattern 2 at the time of winning the special role in FIGS. 19B and 19C is used in the lottery table B (“interlocking 2”). ) Is higher)).

  According to this game stand, it can be made easy to specify that a privilege is given using a related video. Further, there are cases where the progress of the game can be made smooth when a related video is displayed.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The image display control means includes
When the third video is displayed in the first case, the first end image is not displayed (for example, in the explanation of [End image lottery process and end image], In the state where the special division is internally won and the production category is “swordsman 1G”, a game table characterized by a modification in which pattern 2 is not selected is described.

  According to this game stand, it can be made easy to specify that a privilege is given using a related video. Further, there are cases where the progress of the game can be made smooth when a related video is displayed.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The image display control means includes
As the end image, a second end image (for example, pattern 1 in FIG. 19D) can be displayed.
One of the first end image and the second end image is displayed at a timing when the second video is executed in a row and a timing when the third video is displayed in a row. (For example, in the example of FIG. 19, either a pattern 1 or a pattern 2 is displayed by lottery), and a game table is described.

  According to this game stand, it can be made easy to specify that a privilege is given using a related video.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The image display control means includes
When the second video is displayed in the second case, the first end image is not executed (for example, a modified example of FIG. 21A). A game table is described.

  According to this game stand, it can be made easy to specify that a privilege is given using a related video.

In the above explanation,
Image display means for displaying an image (for example, an effect image display device 157);
Image display control means for controlling the image display means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500);
A gaming machine (for example, slot machine 100) that can provide a benefit according to the result of the game and can give a privilege (for example, a special gaming state or an AT effect state) that facilitates the acquisition of the profit. And
The image display control means includes
A plurality of related videos (for example, video by “link 1”, “link 2”, “link 3a”, and “link 3b” in FIG. 16 (a)) are sequentially displayed to identify that the privilege is given. There are cases where
An end image (for example, FIGS. 19D and 19E) can be displayed at a timing when one of the plurality of images is displayed.
As the plurality of videos, a first video (e.g., a video based on Fig. 16 (a) "linked 3a" and "linked 3b") and a second video (e.g., displayed before the first video) FIG. 16 (a) "video by" interlocking 2 ") can be displayed,
As the end image, a first end image (for example, pattern 2 in FIG. 19 (e)) can be displayed.
When a first operation (for example, a closing operation) is performed during a period in which the second image is displayed, the display of the second image is terminated (for example, FIG. 20),
The first end image can be displayed at the timing when the second video is displayed in a row (for example, FIG. 19 (e)),
In at least some of the cases where the first end image is displayed, a first notice image (for example, FIG. 21 (a) ( b) one of the preview images) is displayed,
In at least some of the cases where the first notice image is displayed, a second notice image (for example, FIGS. 21C and 21D) for notifying that the first notice image is displayed. ) Is displayed,
The probability that the first end image is displayed at the timing when the second video is displayed as a whole is higher in the first case where the privilege is given than in the second case where the privilege is not given. (For example, pattern 2 in FIG. 19C is selected with high probability when the special combination is won internally).

  According to this game stand, it can be made easy to specify that a privilege is given using a related video.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The image display control means includes
As the plurality of videos, it is possible to display a third video (e.g., a video based on “Linkage 1” in FIG. 16A) displayed before the second video,
When a second operation (for example, a closing operation) that is the same as or different from the first operation is performed during the period in which the third image is displayed, the display of the third image is terminated, Thereafter, the display of the second video can be started (for example, FIG. 20),
The first video is
It is a video (for example, a video by an information set of “interlocking 3”, FIGS. 18 (f) and (g)) that may specify that the privilege is given,
The second video and the third video are:
A game table characterized by being a video that does not specify that the privilege is given (for example, a video based on an information set of “Linked 1” and “Linked 2”, FIGS. 18A to 18E), Is described.

  According to this game stand, it can be made easy to specify that a privilege is given using a related video.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The probability that the first end image is displayed at the timing when the second video is displayed in the first case is the timing at which the third video is displayed at the first case. Is higher than the probability that the first end image is displayed (for example, the pattern 2 at the time of winning the special role in FIGS. 19B and 19C is used in the lottery table B (“interlocking 2”). ) Is higher)).

  According to this game stand, it can be made easy to specify that a privilege is given using a related video. Further, there are cases where the progress of the game can be made smooth when a related video is displayed.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The image display control means includes
When the third video is displayed in the first case, the first end image is not displayed (for example, in the explanation of [End image lottery process and end image], In the state where the special division is internally won and the production category is “swordsman 1G”, a game table characterized by a modification in which pattern 2 is not selected is described.

  According to this game stand, it can be made easy to specify that a privilege is given using a related video. Further, there are cases where the progress of the game can be made smooth when a related video is displayed.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The image display control means includes
As the end image, a second end image (for example, pattern 1 in FIG. 19D) can be displayed.
One of the first end image and the second end image is displayed at a timing when the second video is executed in a row and a timing when the third video is displayed in a row. (For example, in the example of FIG. 19, either a pattern 1 or a pattern 2 is displayed by lottery), and a game table is described.

  According to this game stand, it can be made easy to specify that a privilege is given using a related video.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The image display control means includes
When the second video is displayed in the second case, the first end image is not executed (for example, a modified example of FIG. 21A). A game table is described.

  According to this game stand, it can be made easy to specify that a privilege is given using a related video.

In the above explanation,
A plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112) which are provided with a plurality of types of symbols and are driven to rotate;
A stop button (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) operated to individually stop the rotation of the plurality of reels;
Image display means for displaying an image (for example, an effect image display device 157);
Image display control means for controlling the image display means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500);
A plurality of reels that are rotating based on the operation result of the stop button, giving a benefit according to the mode of the stopped reels, and facilitating acquisition of the benefit ( For example, a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 100) that can be given a special gaming state or AT effect state,
The image display control means includes
It is possible to display an operation instruction image (for example, an operation instruction image shown in FIG. 22E) for instructing an operation condition for the stop button,
A plurality of related videos (for example, video by “link 1”, “link 2”, “link 3a”, and “link 3b” in FIG. 16 (a)) are sequentially displayed to identify that the privilege is given. There are cases where
An end image (for example, FIGS. 19D and 19E) can be displayed at a timing when one of the plurality of images is displayed.
As the plurality of videos, a first video (e.g., a video based on Fig. 16 (a) "linked 3a" and "linked 3b") and a second video (e.g., displayed before the first video) FIG. 16 (a) "video by" interlocking 2 ") can be displayed,
As the end image, a first end image (for example, pattern 2 in FIG. 19 (e)) can be displayed.
When a first operation (for example, a closing operation) is performed during a period in which the second image is displayed, the display of the second image is terminated (for example, FIG. 20),
The first end image can be displayed at the timing when the second video is displayed in a row (for example, FIG. 19 (e)),
The probability that the first end image is displayed at the timing when the second video is displayed as a whole is higher in the first case where the privilege is given than in the second case where the privilege is not given. (For example, pattern 2 in FIG. 19 (c) is selected with a high probability when the special combination is won internally)
The image display control means includes
The operation instruction image can be displayed in a first display area (for example, the lower half of the screen in FIG. 22E),
The first end image can be displayed in a second display area (for example, the lower right of the screen in FIG. 22 (e)),
The second display area is
There is a gaming table characterized in that it is an area that overlaps at least a part of the first display area (for example, the area at the lower right of the screen overlaps in FIG. 22E).

  According to this game stand, it can be made easy to specify that a privilege is given using a related video.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The image display control means includes
As the plurality of videos, it is possible to display a third video (e.g., a video based on “Linkage 1” in FIG. 16A) displayed before the second video,
When a second operation (for example, a closing operation) that is the same as or different from the first operation is performed during the period in which the third image is displayed, the display of the third image is terminated, Thereafter, the display of the second video can be started (for example, FIG. 20),
The first video is
It is a video (for example, a video by an information set of “interlocking 3”, FIGS. 18 (f) and (g)) that may specify that the privilege is given,
The second video and the third video are:
A game table characterized by being a video that does not specify that the privilege is given (for example, a video based on an information set of “Linked 1” and “Linked 2”, FIGS. 18A to 18E), Is described.

  According to this game stand, it can be made easy to specify that a privilege is given using a related video.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The probability that the first end image is displayed at the timing when the second video is displayed in the first case is the timing at which the third video is displayed at the first case. Is higher than the probability that the first end image is displayed (for example, the pattern 2 at the time of winning the special role in FIGS. 19B and 19C is used in the lottery table B (“interlocking 2”). ) Is higher)).

  According to this game stand, it can be made easy to specify that a privilege is given using a related video. Further, there are cases where the progress of the game can be made smooth when a related video is displayed.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The image display control means includes
When the third video is displayed in the first case, the first end image is not displayed (for example, in the explanation of [End image lottery process and end image], In the state where the special division is internally won and the production category is “swordsman 1G”, a game table characterized by a modification in which pattern 2 is not selected is described.

  According to this game stand, it can be made easy to specify that a privilege is given using a related video. Further, there are cases where the progress of the game can be made smooth when a related video is displayed.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The image display control means includes
As the end image, a second end image (for example, pattern 1 in FIG. 19D) can be displayed.
One of the first end image and the second end image is displayed at a timing when the second video is executed in a row and a timing when the third video is displayed in a row. (For example, in the example of FIG. 19, either a pattern 1 or a pattern 2 is displayed by lottery), and a game table is described.

  According to this game stand, it can be made easy to specify that a privilege is given using a related video.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The image display control means includes
When the second video is displayed in the second case, the first end image is not executed (for example, a modified example of FIG. 21A). A game table is described.

  According to this game stand, it can be made easy to specify that a privilege is given using a related video.

100 Slot machine 110-112 Reel 113 Display window 130-132 Bet button 135 Start lever 137-139 Stop button 157 Production image display device 272, 277 Speaker 420 Various lamps 300 Main control unit 400 First sub control unit 500 Second sub control Part

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem,
Operation means;
It is a gaming machine equipped with an effect display means for performing an effect by display, giving a profit according to the result of the game, and giving a privilege that makes it easy to acquire the profit,
The effect display means is an effect over a plurality of consecutive games, and performs a linked effect related to the provision of the privilege,
The interlocking production starts with the timing when the operation means for advancing the game is operated, and then changes according to the passage of time, and the video continues to display the scene after the change is over. It is a structured production,
The effect display means displays a continuation suggestion image in the game preceding the last game in the game preceding the last game in the game that executes the linked effect. It is displayed in parallel with the last scene,
As the continuation suggestion image, one of the first continuation suggestion image and the second continuation suggestion image is displayed,
When the display showing that the privilege is given in the interlocking effect, the effect display means has a higher probability than the case where the display showing that the privilege is not given in the interlocking effect. Display a continuation suggestion image of
In the case where the display indicating that the privilege is not provided in the interlocking effect, the second continuation suggestion image is displayed with a higher probability than in the case where the display indicating that the privilege is provided in the interlocking effect is performed. It is characterized by.

Claims (6)

Image display means for displaying an image;
Image display control means for controlling the image display means;
A gaming table that can grant a benefit according to the result of the game, and can give a privilege that facilitates the acquisition of the benefit,
The image display control means includes
By displaying a plurality of related videos in order, it may be specified that the privilege is given,
It is possible to display an end image at the timing when one of the plurality of videos is displayed in a row,
As the plurality of videos, it is possible to display a first video and a second video that is displayed before the first video,
As the end image, it is possible to display a first end image,
If the first operation is performed during the period in which the second video is displayed, the display of the second video is terminated,
The first end image can be displayed at a timing when the second video is displayed in a row,
The probability that the first end image is displayed at the timing when the second video is displayed as a whole is higher in the first case where the privilege is given than in the second case where the privilege is not given. A game stand that is also characterized by high price. The game stand according to claim 1,
The image display control means includes
As the plurality of videos, it is possible to display a third video displayed before the second video,
If a second operation that is the same as or different from the first operation is performed during the period in which the third video is displayed, the display of the third video is terminated, and then the second video is displayed. It is possible to start displaying video,
The first video is
It is a video that may specify that the privilege is granted,
The second video and the third video are:
A game machine characterized by being a video that does not specify that the privilege is given. The game stand according to claim 2,
The probability that the first end image is displayed at the timing when the second video is displayed in the first case is the timing at which the third video is displayed at the first case. The game table has a higher probability than the probability that the first end image is displayed. The game stand according to claim 3,
The image display control means includes
The game table, wherein the first end image is not displayed when the third video is displayed all over in the first case. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claim 2 to 4,
The image display control means includes
As the end image, it is possible to display a second end image,
One of the first end image and the second end image is displayed at a timing when the second video is executed in a row and a timing when the third video is displayed in a row. A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claim 1 to 5,
The image display control means includes
The game table, wherein the first end image is not executed when the second video is displayed in the second case.