JP2018114162A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of diversifying performances executed on the basis of a value of points according to a game situation.SOLUTION: Main control means can determine a point value in a specific period with a plurality of games and transmits information on the determined point value or an accumulated value of the determined point value to sub control means. The main control means performs a privilege granting lottery on the basis of the accumulated value of the point value when satisfying prescribed termination conditions concerning the specific period and a random number value acquired from random number means to determine granting of the privilege, and determines the length of a special period until notification of a result of granting of the privilege on the basis of a result of the privilege granting lottery and the accumulated value of the point value. Te sub control means displays a display value on the basis of the information transmitted from the main control means and determines a performance on the basis of the accumulated value of the point value, the result of the privilege granting lottery and the length of the special period.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 49

Description

  The invention described in this specification (hereinafter referred to as “the present invention”) relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine or a pachinko machine.

  A slot machine, which is a typical gaming machine, generally has control related to the progress of a game using a reel (for example, reel drive control, role determination (may be referred to as “role lottery”), game medal, etc. A main control board (hereinafter also referred to as “main control means”) for controlling the input / exit of the game media, control of game state transition between a plurality of game states having different probabilities of determining the role, etc. A sub-control board that performs control related to execution of various effects (image effects by an image display device (hereinafter also referred to as “liquid crystal display device”) and sound effects by a speaker device) for the purpose of improving the interests of the game (Hereinafter also referred to as “sub-control means”), information transmission (transmission) between both boards can be performed only in one direction from the main control board to the sub-control board.

  Also, in a slot machine, generally, an effective line is set by inserting a specified number of game media, and a reel rotation start operation such as tilting a start lever is performed by a player, thereby determining a role determination process (“ A lottery process ”(which may also be referred to as“ lottery process ”) is performed, and any game combination (hereinafter also simply referred to as“ combination ”) or lose is determined, and then a plurality of reels start rotating. When a predetermined rotation speed is reached after a plurality of reels start rotating, a reel rotation stop operation such as pressing a stop switch is validated, and the player performs the reel rotation stop operation for each reel, so that each reel Are designed to stop rotating sequentially.

  Usually, the rotation stop of the plurality of reels is controlled based on the timing of the reel rotation stop operation by the player and the determined combination. That is, each reel is controlled so as to be able to stop at any timing within a predetermined time (usually a time during which 5 symbols can be moved at maximum) from the timing at which the reel rotation stop operation is performed. A combination determined by processing (which may be referred to as “selected” or “winning”) (hereinafter referred to as “approved winning combination” as appropriate) is established as much as possible (a combination of symbols constituting the allowable winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “permitted winning combination”). (Also referred to as “corresponding symbol”) is stopped and displayed on the active line), and a combination not determined by the combination determination process is not established (corresponding symbols constituting a combination other than the permitted combination are not displayed on the effective line) It is like that.

  Further, as a game player, in general, a re-game player (a game medium is not paid out (cannot be acquired) even if established) can perform the next game without the player newly inserting a game medium. In addition to a normal role called a role (hereinafter also referred to as a “replay role”) or a small role (a role that allows a predetermined number of game media to be acquired upon establishment (hereinafter also referred to as a “winning role”)) Bonus combination (special gaming state at the time of establishment (for example, a role determination probability of a given small role (simply “decision probability” is acceptable, “others lottery probability” (simply “lottery probability”), “role selection probability”) (A game state in which the “probability of winning” is acceptable) or a “winning probability” (which may be simply “winning probability”) is higher than usual). There is a special role called. Usually, only a small number of symbols of a symbol combination constituting such a special combination are arranged on each reel.

  For this reason, even when a special combination is determined, the player performs a reel rotation stop operation for each reel in anticipation of the timing at which the corresponding symbol can be stopped and displayed while discriminating the symbol to be rotated (hereinafter referred to as “this”). Such an operation is referred to as “to push”), and it is difficult to establish a special combination. However, if a special role has been decided but it could not be established, information indicating that the special role has been decided will be carried over to the next game (hereinafter, The opportunity to establish the determined special role is secured even for the player who is not good at holding the special role.

  In addition, in a conventional slot machine, a plurality of RT states (game states) having different probable role determination probabilities are provided, and a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed) ) Is generally known as a transition to another RT state. Such transition between RT states is controlled by the main control board because it involves a change in the combination determination probability of the combination (re-playing combination). In addition, a period in which the winning combination determination probability of the re-gamer is controlled to the RT state set to the highest is sometimes referred to as a replay time.

  On the other hand, a game period referred to as AT (assist time) for notifying information that allows the player to play a game advantageously is set, and a predetermined notification effect (assist effect) is performed within this game period. ing. Such an AT may be set during a period (replay time) in which the re-playing role determination probability is controlled to the highest RT state, and the AT during such a replay time is It is generally called ART (Assist Replay Time). Actually, even if it is not controlled to the RT state in which the role determination probability of the re-gamer is set to the highest, it is determined that the state in which control to such an RT state is decided is ART (assist Replay time). As an assist effect performed during the AT, for example, when a small role that allows acquisition of a game medium is determined, this is notified, or the determined small role is established (the corresponding symbol is set to an effective line). The operation mode of the stop switch (the operation order indicating the order in which the plurality of stop switches should be operated (hereinafter referred to as “pushing order”), An operation position (hereinafter, referred to as a “push position”) indicating what rotation position the reel should be operated in is known.

  Until now, a slot machine (hereinafter also referred to as “sub-AT machine”) in which the above-described control process related to AT (hereinafter referred to as “AT-related control process” as appropriate) is performed exclusively by the sub-control means has been common. Recently, there has been a problem that it is possible to forcibly set AT by performing an illegal act (got act) on the sub-control means. There is also known a slot machine (hereinafter also referred to as “main AT machine”) that performs a part of the AT related control process by means. For example, the main control means performs processing related to the setting of the AT and the processing for determining the push order notified during the AT, and the sub-control means is mainly determined by the main control means during the AT set by the main control means. There is known a main AT machine that performs a process of performing notification of the pushing order (assist effect). In such a main AT machine, various information related to the AT is managed by the main control means, and these pieces of information are appropriately transmitted from the main control means to the sub-control means.

  Since the gaming state when AT (ART) is set is a state that is considerably advantageous for the player, the player plays the game while expecting that the AT is set. In recent years, an AT gaming state has occurred in addition to a normal gaming state in which an AT is not set (also referred to as “normal gaming state”) and a gaming state in which an AT is set (also referred to as “AT gaming state”). A game state in which the probability of playing is set higher than that in the normal game state, a predetermined right useful to the player (for example, the right to extend the AT game state, the right to reset the AT, and to set the AT A plurality of gaming states (also referred to as “advantageous gaming states” collectively including the AT gaming state) that are more advantageous than the normal gaming state, such as a gaming state in which it is possible to acquire a right to perform a lottery) Many are equipped. And it is comprised so that it may transfer from a normal gaming state to an advantageous gaming state, or it may transfer from one advantageous gaming state to another advantageous gaming state by establishment of a predetermined transition opportunity. In that case, a predetermined lottery (also referred to as “transition lottery”) is performed when a predetermined combination determination result is obtained in the combination determination (a predetermined combination is determined), and the gaming state is based on the result Are often set to migrate.

  There is also known a slot machine that provides a gaming state in which a predetermined point can be acquired and performs a transfer lottery according to the accumulated value of the points acquired there (see Patent Document 1 below). In that case, depending on the accumulated value of the acquired points, the execution frequency of the effect for suggesting the winning expectation degree in the transfer lottery is also changed (see Patent Document 2 below).

  Generally, in a slot machine, at the amusement shop side, a role determination result (“role lottery result” (simply “lottery result” is acceptable), “role selection result” (simply “selection result” is acceptable), “role winning result” The setting rank for setting the probability of determining “(may be simply referred to as“ winning result ”)” can be changed within a range of a plurality of stages. Since the difference in the role determination probability (also referred to as “setting difference”) affects the appearance rate of the slot machine, the setting rank is an index for managing the appearance rate for the game shop, and for the player. Interest is high as an index for acquiring more game media. Among the role determination results (winning roles) determined by the role determination, those whose role determination probability does not change in any setting rank (also referred to as “the role determination result without setting difference”) and those depending on the setting difference Some of them have different decision probabilities (also referred to as “combination decision results with setting differences”).

  In combination determination and transfer lottery, it is common to determine whether or not a random number is generated based on a random number value at which a predetermined random number is generated. However, a slot machine having a plurality of such random numbers is also known (see Patent Document 3 below). reference). There is also known a configuration in which a plurality of random numbers having different random number ranges (numbers of random number values constituting a random number sequence) are provided, and these random numbers are selectively used depending on the type of lottery (see Patent Document 4 below). ).

JP 2008-272057 A JP 2013-146608 A JP 2011-147676 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-254972

  The lottery such as the transfer lottery may cause a decrease in the interest of the game depending on the lottery method. Therefore, there is a problem that it is desired to execute the lottery without reducing the interest of the game. In addition, since the result of the lottery such as the transfer lottery (whether or not to win the lottery) is of great interest to the player, the winning expectation degree for the lottery may be displayed in advance. In a lottery such as a transfer lottery performed at a gaming machine, a success / failure determination value (also referred to as “winning number”) used for determination of success / failure is generally determined, and the random value read at the time of the lottery and the success / failure determination value It is determined whether or not it is correct. Therefore, the winning probability in such a lottery is the ratio of the success / failure determination value to the random number range (for example, “256” or “65536”) of the random numbers used in the lottery. The winning expectation is often displayed as a percentage so that it is easy for the player to understand, and even if it is displayed too finely, it is difficult to understand, so it is displayed as an integer such as 5% or 10%. It is common. In order to improve the interest of the player, it is necessary to display a winning expectation level that accurately corresponds to the actual winning probability (if the winning probability is 5%, display a 5% win expectation level). Although it is preferable, depending on the random number range of the random numbers used for the lottery (for example, the random number range is “256”), there is a case where the winning expectation level that accurately corresponds to the actual winning probability cannot be displayed (the determination result value is 12 or If it is 13, the winning probability is 4.7% or 5.1%, but the winning expectation is 5%). Since the random number range of the random numbers used for the lottery is generally set to “256” or “65536”, there are many cases where the actual winning probability is different from the displayed winning expectation level. By displaying it, there is a risk that the interest of the game will decline.

  In addition, when a lottery such as a transfer lottery is performed, the fact that a result of determining a combination having a setting difference is often used as a trigger for the lottery execution. As a matter of course, the winning decision result having a setting difference fluctuates according to the setting rank, so that the lottery execution opportunity is also affected by the setting difference. For this reason, a lot of lotteries are performed at a certain setting rank, and the rate of transition to the advantageous gaming state is increased. There can also be a situation where the rate drops significantly. Therefore, the fact that a winning decision result with a setting difference has been obtained should not be used as an opportunity to execute a lottery such as a transfer lottery, so that the setting difference does not affect the rate of transition to the advantageous gaming state. Is also possible. However, until now, there were many slot machines that used lottery executions as a result of winning decisions with a setting difference, so players who knew that a winning decision result with a setting difference was obtained. Is expected to expect that a lottery will be executed (the rate of transition to the advantageous gaming state will increase). In particular, when displaying the rate of transition to the advantageous gaming state (winning expectation), if a winning combination determination result having a setting difference is obtained, the lottery is not performed, so the winning expectation does not change. Therefore, displaying correctly as the winning expectation level will betray the player's expectation, and the interest of the game may be reduced.

  In addition, it is conceivable that the lottery such as the transfer lottery is performed using a random number having a random number range smaller than the random number range of the random number used for determining the combination. Further, when such lottery using random numbers is continuously performed a plurality of times in one game, each (at least two) random number values used (read) in the plurality of lotteries are within the same cycle. Therefore, there is a possibility that an appropriate lottery result cannot be obtained.

  In addition, a gaming state in which a plurality of rights that are beneficial to the player can be acquired is provided, and a game machine that displays a hold display indicating that the acquired right is held for a period until the acquired right is exercised (especially bachinko) Machine) is also known. Since the number of such reserved rights is generally limited (for example, the maximum is often four), even if there are multiple types of rights, the type of rights was acquired. Even if they are stored in order, the amount of data to be stored does not matter. However, when it is set so that a large number of rights that are several hundreds or more can be acquired, storing all these rights including the order of acquisition results in a huge amount of data to be stored and a storage capacity. There is a risk of pressure.

  In addition, when performing a hold display, a hold display in a mode indicating that a right of a type different from the type of the actually acquired right is acquired, and depending on the progress of the game, the type of right actually acquired Switching to a hold display in a mode corresponding to the above is also performed. Furthermore, by performing an effect that suggests that a right has been newly acquired (also referred to as “granting effect”) or an effect that suggests that the mode of the hold display changes (also referred to as “change effect”), It may be possible to give the person a sense of expectation. However, a change effect is executed when the player expects a new right to be acquired, or conversely, a grant effect is executed when the player expects the hold display to change. If it is done, the player's expectation may be lost, and the interest of the game may be reduced.

  In addition, when performing a lottery determination based on the acquired point value, when the range of random numbers used for the lottery does not match the range of acquirable point values (for example, the random number range is “256” while the point is The value can be acquired up to “100”). In such a case, it is difficult to appropriately set the winning number corresponding to each point value, and there is a possibility that the lottery cannot be performed properly. Furthermore, when performing an effect for suggesting the expected degree of winning in the transition lottery or the like based on the acquired point value, it is desired to diversify the effect according to the game situation.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of diversifying effects to be executed based on a point value according to a gaming situation.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention has the following features. In the following description of the characteristic configuration, an example of a configuration corresponding to an embodiment described later is shown in parentheses.

  A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine comprising a main control means for controlling the progress of a game and a sub-control means for controlling the execution of an effect, wherein the main control means can set a random number range. Random number means (for example, random number generation means 118), the random number range is set when the power is turned on, and then a role lottery is performed for each game, and a specific period consisting of a plurality of games during the game (for example, game mode 2) In the specific period, it is possible to determine a point value (for example, an acquired value of battle points), and information on the determined point value or the accumulated value of the determined point value is sent to the sub-control means. A bonus grant lottery (for example, cumulative point ART lottery) based on the accumulated value of the point value when the predetermined end condition for the specific period is transmitted and the random value acquired from the random number means A special period (for example, a game mode) until the result of the bonus grant lottery is notified based on the result of the bonus grant lottery and the accumulated value of the point values 3) determining the length, and the sub-control unit displays a display value (for example, a winning expectation) based on the information transmitted from the main control unit, the accumulated value of the point value, the bonus grant lottery The production (for example, the fighting production) is determined based on the result of the above and the length of the special period.

  According to the gaming machine having such a configuration, the presentation is determined based not only on the accumulated value of the point value but also on the result of the privilege grant lottery and the length of the special period. What to do (for example, increase the frequency of the performance as the cumulative value of the point value increases, perform the content that increases the expectation as the result of the bonus grant lotion is better, or the length of the special period It is possible to change the contents of the production.

  According to the gaming machine having the above-described configuration, it is possible to diversify the presentation to be executed based on the point value according to the gaming situation.

It is a front view of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the said slot machine schematically. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning of the reel of the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination -1 in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination-2 in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination-3 in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination -4 in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination -5 in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination-6 in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination -7 in the said slot machine. In the slot machine, (A) is a symbol combination-8, and (B) is a diagram showing the contents of states α to δ. In the slot machine, (A) is a combination determination result number (special combination), and (B) is a combination determination result number (re-playing combination / winning combination-1). It is a figure which shows the combination determination result number (re-game combination and winning combination-2) in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the overlap winning of the re-game combination or winning combination and special combination in the said slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows notionally the function of the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the relationship between each RT state and a bonus state in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the performance and completion | finish conditions of the bonus state in the said slot machine, and a regular bonus. It is a figure which shows the relationship of each game mode in the said slot machine. In the slot machine, the correspondence between the navigation number, the corresponding pressing order, and the display contents is shown. In the slot machine, (A) is a display mode of navigation number 2 by a payout number display lamp, (B) is a display mode of navigation number 2 by an image display device, and (C) is a display mode of navigation number 4 by a payout number display lamp. (D) is a figure which shows the display mode of the navigation number 4 by an image display apparatus, (E) is a figure which shows the change mode of the push order display by an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the structure of the storage area in the said slot machine. In the slot machine, (A) is a random number maximum value setting table, (B) is an enemy counter subtraction lottery offset table, (C) is an enemy counter subtraction lottery table 1, (D) is an enemy counter subtraction lottery table 2, and (E). FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an enemy counter subtraction lottery table 3. In the slot machine, (A) shows an enemy counter subtraction lottery table 4, (B) shows an enemy counter subtraction lottery table 5, and (C) shows a damage set table. It is a figure which shows the winning number lottery placement number table in the said slot machine. In the slot machine, (A) is an ART game number addition lottery offset table 1, (B) is an ART game number addition lottery offset table 2, (C) is an ART game number addition lottery table 1, and (D) is an ART game number addition. The lottery table 2, (E) is a diagram showing the ART game number addition lottery table 3. In the slot machine, (A) is an ART game number addition lottery table 4, (B) is an ART game number addition lottery table 5, (C) is an ART game number addition lottery table 6, and (D) is an ART game number addition lottery table. 7 and (E) are views showing an ART game number addition lottery table 8, and (F) is an ART game number addition lottery table 9. It is a figure which shows the ART game number addition data table in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the structure of the ROM program management area in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the structure of RAM in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the structure of the register-1 in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the structure of the register-2 in the said slot machine. In the slot machine, (A) is an expectation display effect, and (B) is an example of an ART game number notification effect. In the slot machine, (A) is a jewel acquisition effect, (B) is a mask display and hold change display in the jewel acquisition effect, and (C) is a diagram showing an example of a jewel movement effect. In the slot machine, (A) is a program start process (main), and (B) is a flowchart showing a flow of a game progress control process. In the slot machine, (A) is an operation state setting process, and (B) is a flowchart showing a flow of CZ processing. In the slot machine, (A) is an enemy counter subtraction lottery process, (B) is a lottery address set process, and (C) is a flowchart showing the flow of a 16-bit random number read process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the winning number lottery determination process in the said slot machine. In the slot machine, (A) is an ART start process, (B) is a loop addition lottery process, and (C) is a flowchart showing a flow of a loop lottery address setting process. In the slot machine, (A) is an 8-bit random number read process, (B) is an interrupt wait process, and (C) is a flowchart showing the flow of an extra number update process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the ART completion | finish process in the said slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the timer interruption process in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the relationship of some game modes in the slot machine of the change aspect 1. FIG. (A) in the slot machine of the change mode 1 is a point acquisition lottery data, (B) is a figure which shows cumulative point ART lottery data. It is a figure which shows the game mode 3 setting lottery data in the slot machine of the change aspect 1. FIG. (A) Game mode 2 control process in the slot machine of the change mode 1, (B) is a flowchart which shows the flow of the game mode 2 end process. 21 is a flowchart showing a flow of a game mode 3 control process in the slot machine of the change mode 1. In the slot machine of the change mode 2, (A) is the fighting effect primary lottery data (when the point counter value is 95 to 99), (B) is the fighting effect primary lottery data (when the point counter value is 75 to 94). (C) is a figure which shows fighting effect secondary lottery data (when point counter value = 95-99), (B) is a fighting effect secondary lottery data (when point counter value = 75-94). It is a figure which shows the fighting effect tertiary lottery data (effect A group) in the slot machine of the change aspect 2. FIG. (A) in the slot machine of the change mode 2 is continuous fighting effect lottery data (when the point counter value = 50 to 74 and the number of games set in the game mode 3 = 5), and (B) is continuous fighting effect lottery data (point counter). (Value = 75 to 99, number of games set in game mode 3 = 4), (C) shows continuous fighting effect lottery data (point counter value = 50 to 74, number of games set in game mode 3 = 4). FIG. (A) in the slot machine of the change mode 3 is a figure which shows cumulative point ART lottery data (upper digit judgment value), (B) shows cumulative point ART lottery data (lower digit judgment value).

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
In the following description, “combination determination processing” refers to a combination of a plurality of combination determination result numbers (consisting of one or a plurality of game combinations or losers (except when no loser is set)). It means a selection act such as a lottery performed using an electronic device or the like in order to randomly select one or a plurality of combination determination result numbers (hereinafter also referred to as “composition determination”). Here, the combination determination result number is one or a plurality of game combinations that are allowed to be established in the game in which the combination determination result number is determined (selected) (hereinafter “permitted winning combination”, “winning combination”). Or the like.

  In addition, “establishment” in the case where “game player is established”, “game player is established”, and the like is referred to as a game actor corresponding to the determined role determination result number (game player with a game medal payout ( A combination of symbols (corresponding symbols) that constitutes a game combination (a small role) or a non-payout gaming combination (re-playing combination or special combination)) is a predetermined stop mode (for example, a mode on a valid line described later) It is used as a concept to indicate that it is displayed. However, regarding the timing of establishment, for example, when the reel stop operation is performed at a timing at which the corresponding symbol of the game player can be stopped and displayed on the active line, or the corresponding symbol of the game player stops on the active line It is possible to set an appropriate timing such as a point in time when the slot machine recognizes that the corresponding symbol of the game player is stopped and displayed on the active line, or a point when the identified result is stored in the storage area. .

  Further, in the following description, a rule necessary for playing a game among a game medal insertion operation (manipulation operation) to a medal insertion slot 21 described later and a credited (stored) game medal by a player. The pressing operation of the 1-BET switch 22 or the MAX-BET switch 23 for providing a number of gaming medals for gaming is collectively referred to as a betting operation. In addition, this betting operation, a player's pressing operation of a clearing switch 24, a tilting operation of a start lever (also referred to as “start switch”) 25, and pressing operations of stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c are collectively referred to as a game. This is called operation. In general, “injection” in a slot machine is used to mean that a game medal is “inserted into the slot machine”, and a case where the game medal is used to mean “used for gaming”. There is. In the following explanation, basically, the word “insert” is used in the former meaning, and the word “bet” is used in the latter meaning.

  In the following description, the “payout number” of game medals means the number of game medals scheduled to be paid out in one game (scheduled by the player). The act of paying out game medals includes the act of actually paying out game medals from the slot machine (hereinafter referred to as “actual payout” as appropriate), and game medals stored in the slot machine, There is an act of increasing the numerical value stored electromagnetically (hereinafter, referred to as “storage addition payout” as appropriate). In the present specification, the “payout number” of game medals is used synonymously with the “number of game medals”.

  In the following description, the “total difference” of game medals is the difference between the total number of game medals paid out and the total number of game medals bet in a predetermined period (can be arbitrarily set). means.

  In the following description, “freeze” means that execution of a predetermined control process related to the progress of a game is delayed for a certain time. In the following embodiments, a freeze that is set when the operation of the start lever 25 is accepted (hereinafter also referred to as “freeze at the start of reel rotation”) and a freeze that is set after all reels have stopped rotating (hereinafter “reel rotation”). Can also be provided as appropriate. While it is frozen, the game operation by the player is not accepted effectively.

  In the following description and drawings, numerical values may be expressed in binary numbers or hexadecimal numbers in addition to decimal numbers. Therefore, in order to distinguish them, “B” is added to the end of the numerical value when expressed in binary, and “H” is added to the end of the numerical value when expressed in hexadecimal. In addition, in decimal notation, nothing is added to the end of the numerical value.

Hereinafter, a basic configuration of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
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As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a front door 2 attached to the front surface of the main body casing so as to be openable and closable. The upper panel assembly 10, the middle panel assembly 20, the lower panel assembly 30, and the tray assembly 40 are attached.

  A display screen 11a of an image display device (also referred to as a “liquid crystal display device”) 11 (see FIG. 2) disposed on the back side of the upper panel assembly 10 is disposed so as to face the front. The first effect lamp 12, the second effect lamps 13a and 13b, and the third effect lamps 14a and 14b are arranged in the periphery. A pair of upper speakers 15a and 15b are disposed on the lower left and right of the display screen 11a.

  A display window W is provided at the center of the middle panel assembly 20 so that the surfaces of the three reels 3a, 3b, and 3c arranged side by side in the main body casing face. A medal slot 21 for inserting game medals (game media), a 1-BET switch 22 for betting one game medal within the credited range, and a maximum bet allowable number (for example, three) A MAX-BET switch 23 for betting medals at once, a clearing switch 24 for paying out bet game medals and / or credited game medals, all reels 3a, 3b, 3c (reel The rotation of the start lever (start switch) 25 and the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c, which are operated when starting the rotation of the "rotor", is stopped individually. Three stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c (the left stop switch 26a corresponds to the reel 3a, the center stop switch 26b corresponds to the reel 3b, and the right stop switch 26c corresponds to the reel 3c). ), And a reject switch 27 and the like for returning a game medal inserted and retained through the medal slot 21.

  The inside of the medal slot 21 includes an acceptance passage (which leads to a hopper 50 described later) through which the game medal is passed when the inserted game medal is effectively accepted, and a case where the inserted game medal is not accepted. The branch is branched to a return passage through which a game medal passes (which leads to a game medal payout port 41 described later), and a blocker 48 (see FIG. 2) is provided at the branch portion. The blocker 48 guides the game medals inserted into the medal slot 21 to the receiving passage during a period in which the inserted game medals are effectively accepted, and inserts it into the medal slot 21 during other periods. In order to guide the game medal to the return passage, the receiving passage and the return passage are selectively configured so that one can be opened and the other can be closed. In the following description, the blocker 48 is in an ON state indicates a state in which a game medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 is guided to a receiving passage (a state in which a game medal can be received), and the blocker 48 is in an OFF state. It is assumed that the game medal inserted into the mouth 21 is guided to the return path (game medal unacceptable state).

  In addition, inside the medal insertion slot 21, three insertion medal sensors 28a, 28b, and 28c (see FIG. 2) for detecting game medals are provided. The inserted medal sensor 28a detects that a game medal has been inserted into the medal slot 21, and is positioned upstream of the position where the blocker 48 is installed on the passage through which the inserted game medal flows down. Is installed. The inserted medal sensor 28b detects that the game medal inserted into the medal slot 21 is guided into the receiving passage and is effectively received, and is located downstream of the position where the blocker 48 is installed (a hopper described later). (Close to 50). The inserted medal sensor 28c detects that a game medal inserted into the medal slot 21 has passed through a branch portion between the receiving passage and the return passage, and in the vicinity of the branch portion (position where the blocker 48 is installed). (Position slightly closer to the inserted medal sensor 28b).

  If both the inserted medal sensor 28a and the inserted medal sensor 28b detect a game medal, it means that the game medal has been inserted into the medal slot 21 and the inserted game medal has been accepted effectively. On the other hand, when the inserted medal sensor 28a detects a game medal, but the inserted medal sensor 28b does not detect a game medal, the game medal is inserted into the medal slot 21, but the inserted game medal is effectively accepted. Means that it has been returned. Further, when the three inserted medal sensors 28a, 28b, 28c detect the passage of game medals in a different order from the predetermined order (the order of 28a, 28c, 28b), or the passage of game medals with some inserted medal sensors. If is not detected, it means that an abnormal passage such as a game medal flowing backward has occurred.

  The display window W is configured such that when all three reels 3a to 3c are stopped, three symbols for each reel, a total of nine symbols, are displayed so as to be visible from the player. A winning line 29 that rises to the right that diagonally connects the symbol display areas of the lower stage of the reel 3a, the middle stage of the reel 3b, and the upper stage of the reel 3c is a winning line that is activated when a predetermined number of game medals are bet. Yes, it is configured to determine whether or not a game combination is established based on the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the activated pay line 29. Hereinafter, the activated winning line 29 is appropriately referred to as an “effective line 29”.

  In the slot machine 1, various display lamps configured by LED lamps or the like are arranged. In the present embodiment, as the display lamps, a MAX-BET switch display lamp 46a, a BET number display lamp 46b, a throw-in display lamp 46c, a game start display lamp 46d, a re-game display lamp 46e, a status display lamp 46f, and a count display lamp. 46g, a stored number display lamp 46h, and a payout number display lamp 46j. These display lamps are configured to be controlled by a main control board 60 (main control means 100) described later.

  The MAX-BET switch display lamp 46a is lit up in a situation where a game medal can be betted, and is placed inside the MAX-BET switch 23. When the MAX-BET switch 23 is lit, the MAX-BET switch 23 is partially or entirely turned on. It is designed to shine. Other display lamps are arranged on the side or lower portion of the display window W in the middle panel assembly 20.

  The BET number display lamp 46b (hereinafter also referred to as “BET lamp 46b”) displays the number of game medals bet, and is a 1-BET display lamp that is turned on when there is one bet. 46bC, a 2-BET display lamp 46bB that is turned on in the case of two sheets, and a MAX-BET display lamp 46bA that is turned on in the case of three sheets. The insertable display lamp 46c is lit in a situation where a game medal can be inserted, and the game start display lamp 46d is lit in a situation where the start lever 25 can be operated to start a game. It is what is done. The re-game display lamp 46e is turned on when a re-game player described later is established in an arbitrary game and a game medal is automatically bet by an automatic bet process described later.

  The state display lamp 46f is turned on when the stored game medals are settled, and the number display lamp 46g is an initial value of the number of ART games described later when the ART mode is set. (For example, “50”) is displayed, and then the display value of the number of games and ART games is subtracted by 1 (except during RB operation and BB operation described later), and the number of additional ART games is determined. Sometimes the additional number is added and displayed. The stored number display lamp 46h (hereinafter also referred to as “CRE lamp 46h”) displays the number of stored game medals in seven segments, and the payout number display lamp 46j is paid out when a small role described later is established. The number of game medals to be played is displayed in 7 segments. The stored number display lamp 46h and the payout number display lamp 46j are each composed of two 8-segment indicators (7 segment lamps and segment lamps representing decimal points) in order to display the upper digits and lower digits. Has been.

  The payout number display lamp 46j is also configured to display characters (alphabet) and numbers indicating the type of error when an abnormality (error) occurs in the slot machine 1. The errors set in this embodiment include HP error, HE error, H0 error, CE error, CP error, CH error, C0 error, C1 error, FE error, E1 error, E5 error, E6 error, E7 error, etc. There is. The HP error is an error when it is determined that a game medal has accumulated at a medal payout exit of the hopper 50 described later, and the HE error is an error when it is determined that a game medal in the hopper 50 is empty (a hopper empty error). The H0 error is an error when it is determined that the game medal has abnormally passed through the payout sensor. The CE error is an error when it is determined that a game medal has accumulated by the inserted medal sensor (game medal retention error), and the CP error is an error when it is determined that the inserted game medal has illegally passed. The C0 error is an error when it is determined that there is an abnormal input to the inserted medal sensor, and the C1 error is an error when it is determined that there is an abnormality in passing the inserted medal sensor. Further, the FE error is an error when it is determined that an auxiliary storage 85 described later is full (auxiliary storage full error), and the E1 error is an error when the contents of the storage device (RAM) are not normal when the power is turned on. (RAM error) and E5 error is an error (rotation stop error) when the combination of symbols at the time of all-turning cylinder stops is abnormal (corresponding symbols that constitute a role other than the permitted winning combination stop display) Yes, an E6 error is an error (setting value error) when a setting rank value (setting value), which will be described later, for determining a winning decision probability is out of range, and an E7 error is a built-in random number used in each lottery or the like This is an error (built-in random number error) when an abnormal update state is detected. Each error of E1, E5, E6, and E7 (collectively referred to as “E system error”) is canceled by a setting change described later, and other errors are canceled by operating a reset switch 82 described later. It is like that.

  Further, the payout number display lamp 46j also has a function of displaying a navigation number (to be described later) indicating the operation order (pushing order) of the stop switches 26a to 26c. Hereinafter, the number-of-payout display lamp 46j for displaying the navigation number is appropriately referred to as “main-side push order indicator”. The payout amount display lamp 46j also has a function of displaying a setting rank, which will be described later, at the time of setting confirmation and setting change, which will be described later. Hereinafter, the payout amount display lamp 46j for displaying the set rank is appropriately referred to as a “set rank display”.

  A transparent lower panel cover 31 is attached to the central portion of the lower panel assembly 30, and decorative lamps 32 a and 32 b are arranged on the left and right ends thereof. A translucent lower panel base and a lower panel illumination lamp (both not shown) provided with a predetermined pattern are attached to the back side of the lower panel cover 31, and the lower panel illumination lamp is turned on. By doing so, the design of the lower panel base is illuminated from the rear side.

  The tray assembly 40 is provided with a game medal payout opening 41 for paying out game medals, and a game medal storage tray 42 for storing game medals so as to face the game medal payout opening 41. An ashtray 43 is provided on the left of the game medal storage tray 42. In addition, on the left and right sides of the game medal payout opening 41, speaker openings 45a made up of a large number of small holes are opposed to the front surfaces of a pair of lower speakers 44a and 44b (see FIG. 2) disposed on the back side of the tray assembly 40. 45b are formed.

  Furthermore, a hopper 50 (see FIG. 2) for paying out game medals obtained when a predetermined winning mode is configured as a result of the game is provided in the main body housing. A medal detection unit 51 (see FIG. 2) for detecting game medals is provided. Further, the hopper 50 has a function of physically storing game medals that have been inserted and received effectively. Further, an auxiliary storage 85 (see FIG. 2) for storing game medals overflowing from the hopper 50 is provided near the hopper 50, and the auxiliary storage 85 is full (from the auxiliary storage 85). A full detection unit 86 (see FIG. 2) for detecting whether or not game medals are likely to overflow) is provided.

<Reel>
Each reel 3a, 3b, 3c is configured to rotate by driving stepping motors 35a, 35b, 35c (see FIG. 2). Each reel 3a, 3b, 3c is made of a light-transmitting member, and a light-transmitting reel tape having a plurality of kinds of symbols (see FIG. 3) is displayed on the outer peripheral surface thereof. It is pasted. Further, back lamps 38a, 38b, 38c (see FIG. 2) are arranged on the inner surface side of each reel 3a, 3b, 3c, and the display window is turned on by lighting the back lamps 38a, 38b, 38c. The area of each of the reels 3a, 3b, 3c facing the inside of W is illuminated entirely from the inner surface side, or a predetermined symbol combination (for example, on the effective line 29, which is stopped and displayed on each reel 3a, 3b, 3c, Only the partial areas of the reels 3a, 3b, 3c are illuminated so that the game symbols corresponding to the game players arranged at different positions from the effective line 29 are conspicuous.

<Basic operations for playing games>
In order to play a game in the slot machine 1, first, a bet is made by actually inserting a game medal into the medal insertion slot 21, or one of the 1-BET switch 22 and the MAX-BET switch 23 is operated, and the credit range. The betting line 29 is activated by betting a prescribed number of game medals. In the present embodiment, the prescribed number of game medals required to validate the winning line 29 is the non-RT, RT1-RT4 RT states, BB-A, BB-B-E, RB-, which will be described later. In any of the bonus states A to B, three are set. However, the specified number is not limited to this, and can be changed as appropriate, such as setting the specified number to a different value according to the RT state or the like. Also, a plurality of pay lines may be provided, and the number of pay lines to be activated may be changed according to the number of game medals bet.

  Next, when the player operates the start lever 25, the number of bets is fixed (the betted game medals are used for the game), and a combination determination process described later is performed. Thereafter, the minimum game time ( The time (for example, 4.1 seconds) that must be secured at least before starting to rotate all reels in the next game after all reels started rotating in one game has elapsed. After confirming this, the reels 3a to 3c start to rotate, and a plurality of kinds of symbols displayed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 3a to 3c are moved up and down (usually from top to bottom) in the display window W. Is done. When the rotation of the reels 3a to 3c reaches a predetermined speed and becomes a constant speed rotation, the stop switches 26a to 26c are activated (the operation of the stop switch can be effectively accepted), and the player can stop the stop switch 26a. Is operated so that the rotation of the reel 3a stops, the operation of the stop switch 26b stops the rotation of the reel 3b, and the operation of the stop switch 26c stops the rotation of the reel 3c.

  Here, when the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the active line 29 is in a predetermined winning mode (corresponding symbol of a game player who can acquire game medals), the number corresponding to each winning mode. Game medals are paid out by the hopper 50 or added as credits.

<Connection between control board and each device>
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the main control board for controlling the slot machine 1 includes three control boards: a main control board 60, a sub-main control board 70A, and a sub-sub control board 70B. Main control board 70A and sub-sub control board 70B are collectively referred to as sub-control board 70). Main control related to the progress of the game (including drive control of reels 3a to 3c and role determination processing) is performed by a control circuit arranged on the main control board 60, and illumination by lamps such as back lamps 38a to 38c. Control and the like are performed by a control circuit provided on the sub-main control board 70A. The effect image display control by the image display device 11 and the sound generation control from the speakers such as the upper speakers 15a and 15b are mainly configured to be performed by a control circuit disposed on the sub-sub control board 70B. Yes. Further, information transmission between the main control board 60 and the sub control board 70 can be performed only in one direction from the main control board 60 to the sub main control board 70A. Information transmission to and from the control board 70B can be performed in both directions.

  The main control board 60 includes a main CPU 61 that performs various arithmetic processes related to games, a ROM 62 that is a read-only storage device that stores a control program and the like, and a RAM 63 that is a storage device that can write and read information (“ RAM ”is also referred to as“ RWM ”), and each drive circuit and the like operate according to a control program stored in the ROM 62, whereby control relating to the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 is performed. It is like that. Note that the ROM 62 and the RAM 63 are nonvolatile storage devices, and are configured to hold stored information even when power is not supplied.

  The main CPU 61 includes a clock pulse generator 64 for generating a clock pulse (clock signal), a frequency divider 65 for frequency-dividing the clock pulse generated by the clock pulse generator 64, and a clock pulse (or frequency-divided). Are connected to a random number generator 66 for generating a random number for use in determining a role and a random number acquisition circuit 67 for acquiring a random number generated by the random number generator 66. The clock pulse generator 64 is composed of two oscillators (not shown), and asynchronous clock signals are output from the respective oscillators. Hereinafter, a clock signal having a predetermined frequency output from one oscillator is referred to as an internal clock, and a clock signal having a predetermined frequency (which is different from the internal clock but may be the same) is output from the other oscillator. Is called an external clock. For example, the internal clock is used as a random number update clock used for a predetermined lottery other than the operation clock of the main CPU 61 and the combination determination, and the external clock is used as a random number update clock used for the combination determination. The main CPU 61, ROM 62, RAM 63, frequency divider 65, random number generator 66, random number fetch circuit 67, interface circuit 68, and the like may be mounted on one IC chip and configured as a one-chip microcomputer. The main CPU 61 transmits signals to the motor drive circuit 36a, the display lamp control circuit 47, the hopper drive circuit 52, and the sub control board 70 through the interface circuit 68, and the reel position detection circuits 37a and 37b. , 37c, the payout detection signal circuit 53, and the storage state signal circuit 87.

  Here, the motor drive circuit 36a is a circuit for performing rotation / stop control of the stepping motors 35a, 35b, and 35c for rotating and driving the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c, and the display lamp control circuit 47 is as described above. This is a circuit for controlling various display lamps. The reel position detection circuits 37a, 37b, and 37c are circuits that transmit detection signals from reel sensors (not shown) installed on the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c to the main control board 60 (detection). The circuit 37a corresponds to the reel 3a, the detection circuit 37b corresponds to the reel 3b, and the detection circuit 37c corresponds to the reel 3c). The hopper drive circuit 52 is a circuit for driving the hopper 50 to pay out game medals when a small role is established, and the payout detection signal circuit 53 is paid out from the hopper 50. This is a circuit that transmits a payout detection signal to the main control board 60 when the medal detection unit 51 detects this. Further, the storage state signal circuit 87 is a circuit that transmits a storage state signal indicating whether or not the auxiliary storage 85 is full to the main control board 60 according to the detection result of the full detection unit 86.

  Further, the slot machine 1 is supplied with power from the power supply device 80 via the main control board 60. A power switch 81, a reset switch 82, and a setting key type switch 83 are connected to the power supply device 80, and a signal from each of these switches is transmitted to the main CPU 61 via the interface circuit 68. ing. Further, the main CPU 61 is configured to receive a signal from the setting change switch 84 via the interface circuit 68.

  The power switch 81 is a switch that accepts power-on and power-off operations from the power supply device 80 to the slot machine 1, and the reset switch 82 has a predetermined error (an error other than the above-mentioned E system error) in the slot machine 1. When this occurs, the switch is operated by a game shop clerk or the like when the cause of the error is removed and the error is resolved. When the reset switch 82 is operated, the error occurrence information stored in the main control board 60 and the sub control board 70 is cleared, and accordingly, the process at the time of error elimination is performed in the main control board 60 and the sub control board 70. Executed. The setting key type switch 83 is a switch operated when setting confirmation and setting change of the setting rank for determining the combination determination probability. The setting change switch 84 indicates the degree (rank) of the combination determination probability. This is a switch for changing the set rank to be determined in a plurality of stages (six stages in the present embodiment).

  The setting key type switch 83 is operated in the ON state when the front door 2 is open (hereinafter referred to as “door open state”) and power is supplied to the slot machine 1 (power switch 81 is ON). By doing so, the setting can be confirmed. Further, when the door is open and power is not supplied to the slot machine 1 (the power switch 81 is OFF), the setting key switch 83 is operated to be ON, and the power switch 81 is ON in that state. When the state is operated (power is turned on to the slot machine 1), the setting can be changed, and the setting rank can be updated step by step each time the setting change switch 84 is operated. The setting key type switch 83 can be switched between an ON state and an OFF state by inserting a predetermined key member (setting key) into a predetermined lock member provided on the main body side and rotating the key member. Yes. In addition, setting confirmation and setting change cannot be executed in a state where a game is being executed (a state where a game medal is bet (including a case where an automatic bet is placed) or a state where a reel is rotating) It can be executed only in a game standby state. At the time of confirming the setting and changing the setting, the setting rank is displayed on the payout number display lamp 46j using six integer values “1 to 6”.

  The power from the power supply device 80 is supplied to the sub main control board 70A via the main control board 60, and further supplied to the sub sub control board 70B via the sub main control board 70A (power supply apparatus 80). Power may be directly supplied to the sub-main control board 70A and the sub-sub control board 70B). A supply voltage monitoring circuit for monitoring a voltage supply state on a circuit for supplying power from the power supply device 80 to the main control board 60 and on a circuit for supplying power to the sub main control board 70A via the main control board 60 (Not shown) are provided. Each supply voltage monitoring circuit determines that the power supply is cut off when the supply voltage drops to a predetermined voltage value, and outputs a power cut detection signal to the main CPU 61 and a sub-main CPU 71 described later. In addition, each supply voltage monitoring circuit, when the supply voltage is restored to a predetermined voltage value (a value different from the voltage value for power-off determination (for example, a higher value, but may be the same value)) It is determined that the power is turned on, and a power-on detection signal is output to the main CPU 61 and the sub main CPU 71. It should be noted that the voltage value when detecting power-off of the main control board 60 is set to a value higher than the voltage value when detecting power-off of the sub-main control board 70A, and before the sub-main control board 70A. The main control board 60 is configured to perform a process (power-off process) programmed to be executed when the power is turned off (the same may be applied to turning on the power).

  Further, the main CPU 61 is connected to or mounted on the switch board 90, the reel stop signal circuit 91, the start lever 25, the inserted medal sensors 28a, 28b, 28c, and the 1-BET switch 22. The signals from the MAX-BET switch 23 and the clearing switch 24 are input via the interface circuit 68.

  Further, a blocker 48 is connected to the main CPU 61 via an interface circuit 68, and this blocker 48 is configured to be ON / OFF controlled. In the following description, a signal for ON / OFF control of the blocker 48 is appropriately referred to as a “blocker signal”. Further, although not shown, the slot machine 1 is provided with a door sensor for detecting the open / closed state of the front door 2, and a signal from the door sensor is input to the main CPU 61 via the interface circuit 68. It has become so. The main CPU 61 determines whether the front door 2 is in a closed state (hereinafter referred to as “door closed state”) or an open state (door open state) based on a signal from the door sensor.

  Although not shown, the main CPU 61 is connected to a data counter, a hall computer, etc. via an external connection terminal board or the like when a predetermined gaming state (for example, ART state or bonus state) is reached. A predetermined signal (hereinafter referred to as “outer end signal” as appropriate) is output, and the outer end signal can be used to manage the number of times set in a predetermined gaming state or present it to the player. ing.

  On the other hand, on the sub-main control board 70A, a sub-main CPU 71 that mainly performs various arithmetic processes related to production management, a ROM 72 that is a read-only storage device that stores control programs and the like, and information can be written and read. A RAM 73 that is a storage device is provided, and each drive circuit and the like operate according to a control program stored in the ROM 72, whereby control related to management of image effects and sound effects in the slot machine 1 and control related to lamp effects. Etc. are to be performed. Note that the ROM 72 and the RAM 73 are non-volatile storage devices, and are configured to hold stored information even when power is not supplied. The sub-main CPU 71 is connected to a clock pulse generator and a frequency divider (not shown), and executes predetermined processing according to a clock signal generated by the clock pulse generator and the frequency divider. It has become.

  The sub-main CPU 71 is configured to receive various signals from the main control board 60 via the interface circuit 74 and transmit signals to the lamp control circuit 18. Here, the lamp control circuit 18 is a circuit that controls lighting of the lamps such as the back lamps 38a to 38c.

  The sub main CPU 71 is configured to transmit various signals to the sub sub control board 70B via the interface circuit 74 and to receive various signals from the sub sub control board 70B. Hereinafter, a signal (control signal) transmitted from the main control board 60 to the sub-main control board 70A is referred to as a “control command”, and a signal (notification signal or effect signal) transmitted from the sub-main control board 70A to the sub-sub control board 70B. ) Is referred to as an “effect command”. A signal (status signal) transmitted from the sub-sub control board 70B to the sub-main control board 70A is referred to as a “status command”.

  On the sub-sub control board 70B, a sub-sub CPU 75 that mainly performs various arithmetic processes relating to control of image effects and sound effects, a ROM 76 that is a read-only storage device that stores control programs and the like, and information can be written and read. A random access memory (RAM) 77 is provided, and the drive circuits and the like operate according to a control program stored in the ROM 76, whereby control relating to image effects and sound effects is performed. Note that the ROM 76 and the RAM 77 are nonvolatile storage devices, and are configured to hold stored information even when power is not supplied.

  The sub-sub CPU 75 receives a notification signal or an effect signal from the sub-main control board 70A via the interface circuit 78, transmits a signal to the display device control circuit 16 and the speaker control circuit 17, and also transmits the signal to the sub-main control board 70A. Is configured to transmit a status signal. The display device control circuit 16 is a circuit that controls the image display device 11 to display a predetermined effect image, and the speaker control circuit 17 controls the type and volume of sound generated from speakers such as the upper speakers 15a and 15b. It is a circuit to control. The image display device 11 is also configured to function as a push indicator that displays the operation order (push order) of the stop switches 26a to 26c (hereinafter referred to as “sub-side push order indicator” as appropriate). Yes.

<Reel pattern arrangement>
In the present embodiment, symbols displayed on the reels 3a to 3c are arranged as shown in FIG. 3 (“left reel”, “middle reel” and “right reel” in FIG. 3b and 3c respectively). That is, each of the reels 3a to 3c includes “character A”, “character B”, “character C”, “cherry A”, “cherry B”, “blank A”, “blank B”, “blank C”, A predetermined number of 10 types of “Replay A” and “Replay B” symbols are arranged. Note that “blank” may indicate an arbitrary symbol that does not constitute a game combination, but in the present embodiment, these are set as symbols that constitute a game combination. Hereinafter, the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c may be referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel, respectively.

<Type of gamer>
In the present embodiment, the symbol combinations that are stopped and displayed on the reels 3a to 3c are set as shown in FIGS. 4 to 11, and many of them are symbol combinations (corresponding symbols) constituting a game combination. Yes. As the game combination in this embodiment, seven special combinations (bonus combination) of BB combination A to E and RB combination A and B, 11 re-game combinations 1 to 11 of re-play combination, and small combination 1 49 combinations of 31 small combinations of 31 to 31 are set, and the symbol combinations (corresponding symbols) for establishing each game combination, the number of game medals paid out when the game combination is established, etc. are shown in FIGS. It is set as shown in

  BB roles A to E and RB roles A and B (BB is an abbreviation of “Big Bonus” and RB is an abbreviation of “Regular Bonus”) are games in which the winning probability of a predetermined small role in determining the role is higher than usual. Special role (bonus role) that triggers the setting of (status), and the corresponding symbol (for example, in the case of BB character A, “Character B / Character B / Character B”, hereinafter also referred to as “acting symbol”) is effective When stopped on the line 29, a bonus state is set from the next game. In this embodiment, as a bonus state, as shown in FIG. 15, BB-A set by establishment of BB combination A, BB-B to E set by establishment of any of BB combination B to E, RB-A and B set by establishment of RB combination A or RB combination B are provided (details thereof will be described later).

  As shown in FIG. 4, the special role is not established in the states β, γ, and δ (indicating that “-” in the figure is not established), and may be established only in the state α. However, no game medals are paid out even if it is established (the number of payouts is 0). As shown in FIG. 11B, the state α is a state when the bonus is not activated (a state where the bonus state is not set), and the state β is a state when the RB-A and B are activated. Further, the state γ is a state at the time of RB-C operation during the operation of BB-B to E, and the state δ is a state at the time of RB-D operation during the operation of BB-A.

  The re-game players 1 to 11 do not pay out game medals when they are established, but perform the next game without reducing the number of game medals held by the player (without newly inserting game media). Is provided as a permitted game combination (re-play game combination). Of these, re-game players 1 to 3 are satisfied to be established as a transition condition from an RT2 state to be described later to an RT1 state, and re-game actors 4 are established to transition from an RT1 state to an RT2 state to be described later. It is a condition. Therefore, the re-game players 1 to 3 are appropriately referred to as “RT1 transfer RP”, and the re-game player 4 is appropriately referred to as “RT 2 transfer RP” (RP is an abbreviation of “replay”). Note that all of the re-game players 1 to 11 are not established in the states β, γ, and δ, and can be established only in the state α.

  As shown in FIG. 3 (reel symbol), the symbol “Replay A / Replay B” (“/” means “or”) on the left reel and the symbol “ “Character A / Character B / Blank C” and the symbol “Blank A / Blank B” on the right reel are arranged every 5 symbols or less on each reel. Thereby, when the re-game player 1 is won, the corresponding symbol “replay A / B / character A / B / blank C / blank A / B” is displayed on each reel rotation stop operation (stop switches 26a, 26b, 26c). Regardless of the execution timing of each operation) (validly accepted timing; hereinafter also referred to as “push position”), it is possible to stop display on the effective line 29 (hereinafter also referred to as “pulling”). Like this re-playing role 1, regardless of the operation timing of each stop switch, the role that can draw the corresponding symbol (one of them when there are multiple sets) on the active line 29 is as follows: For convenience, it will be referred to as a “100% withdrawable game player”. It should be noted that the other re-game players 2 to 11 can also be 100% withdrawable game players, similar to the re-game game 1.

  The small combinations 1-31 are game combinations (winning combinations) configured such that a predetermined number of game medals are paid out when established. For the small roles 1 to 15, the number of game medals to be paid out at the time of establishment is set to 9, and for the small roles 16 to 21, the number of game medals to be paid out at the time of establishment is set to 1. Accordingly, the small combinations 1 to 15 are appropriately referred to as “9-piece combinations” and the small combinations 16 to 21 are referred to as “one-sheet combinations”.

  The small roles 22 to 27 are small roles in which the cherry symbol (Cherry A or Cherry B) is stopped and displayed in the display window W on the left reel at least when established. Therefore, these small roles 22 to 27 are collectively referred to as a cherry role. Among them, the small combination 22 is appropriately referred to as a “double cherry combination” because two cherry symbols may be stopped and displayed side by side depending on the pressing position at the time of establishment. Similarly, the small role 24 is sometimes referred to as “upper right triple cherry role” because three cherry symbols may be stopped and displayed side by side in the upper right in the display window W. Since three cherry symbols may be stopped and displayed side by side in the display window W, they are referred to as “right-down three consecutive cherry roles”, and the small role 27 displays three cherry symbols. Since there is a case where they are stopped and displayed side by side in the middle stage in the window W, they are appropriately referred to as “middle stage triple cherry roles”. Further, the small roles 23 and 26 are appropriately referred to as “single cherry roles” because there is no case where the cherry symbols are stopped and displayed side by side. Note that the number of game medals paid out when the small roles 22 to 27 are established is set to two.

  The small combinations 28 to 30 are set to be one of the constituents of the combination determination result that is configured so that a plurality of small combinations are won in duplicate, although the number of payouts at the time of establishment is one. It is set as a necessary combination in control, which is established depending on the pushing order and the pushing position, or which is won but not established. For this reason, the small roles 28 to 30 are appropriately referred to as “control small roles”. For the small role 31, the number of payouts at the time of establishment is set to 9, but it is not established in the state α, and is set to be established only in the states β, γ, δ (bonus state). (The other small roles are set to be established in any of the states α to δ). For this reason, the small combination 31 is appropriately referred to as “9 bonus combinations”. The small roles 1, 16 to 21, 28, 31 and the like are game roles that can be drawn in 100%.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, four specific symbols from a specific symbol 01 to a specific symbol 04 are set. These are not the corresponding symbols of gamers, but the following 6-choice push order small ones (winning A1-A4, B1-B4, C1-C4, D1-D4, E1-E4, F1-F4) are selected In this case, if the 9-piece combination or the single-sheet combination cannot be established depending on the pressing order and the pressing position of the stop switch, the stop line is displayed on the active line 29 as a missed line. . The specific symbols 01 to 04 are stopped on the active line 29 as a transition condition from RT3 to RT1, which will be described later. These specific symbols 01 to 04 are not displayed in a stopped state in the states β, γ, and δ (bonus state), and are set to be capable of being stopped only in the state α. In addition, since it corresponds to a lost corresponding pattern instead of a winning corresponding pattern, naturally, even when the stop display is made, no gaming medal is paid out.

<Role decision result number>
The combination determination process (decision determination) in this embodiment is performed once in one game, and one or a plurality of combination determination result numbers (combination determination results) are selected there. 12 and 13 show the types of winning combination determination result numbers selected by the winning combination determination process and the winning combinations corresponding thereto. Note that the “winning name” shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 is given for convenience in order to easily distinguish each combination determination result number. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12A, seven special role determination result numbers from “1” to “7”, and as shown in FIG. 12B and FIG. There are 52 role determination result numbers for re-playing and winning combinations from “1” to “52”. In the following, the former part determination result number is referred to as “composition determination result number” or “YYK number”, and the latter part determination result number is referred to as “winning / RP combination determination result number” or “YK number”. .

  As shown in the figure, each game combination is associated with each combination determination result number as a winning combination. For example, BB combination A is associated with YYK number 1 (BB1) as a single winning combination, and RB combination A is associated with YYK number 6 (RB1) as a single winning combination. Similarly, YK number 2 (replay A2) is associated with replaying roles 1, 4, and 7 as duplicate winning combinations, and YK number 36 (winning prize E4) is associated with small roles 1, 8, 9, 13, 20 , 21 are associated with duplicate winning combinations, and small roles 1-31 are associated with YK number 52 (winning N) as overlapping winning combinations. When the result of the combination determination is lost (all game combinations are not won), although not shown, YK number 0 is associated. In addition, the remarks column in the table of FIG. 12 (A) describes the contents when the winning combination corresponding to each YYK number is established, and the remarks column in the table of FIG. 12 (B) and FIG. Shows the case where the winning combination corresponding to each YK number is established, the contents when the winning combination is established, and the like. Hereinafter, some YYK numbers and YK numbers will be specifically described.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, YYK numbers 1 to 7 (BB1 to 5, RB1 and 2) are set as the combination determination result numbers of the combinations. YYK numbers 1 to 5 are BB role A, BB role B, BB role C, BB role D, and BB role E, respectively, and YYK number 6 is that RB role A is a winning role. Yes, YYK No. 7 is that RB role B is the winning combination. When any one of YYK numbers 1 to 7 is selected, the operation timing of each stop switch is the winning combination (BB combination A to E, RB combination A) regardless of the pressing order of each stop switch. , B), the reel control for establishing the special combination is performed when it is time to draw the corresponding symbol on the effective line 29. In addition, once YYK numbers 1 to 7 are selected, the winning of the special role (selected YYK number) is carried over to the next game until the corresponding special role is established. In addition, if a special role and a re-playing role or a small role are elected twice, or if a re-playing role or a small role is elected as a winning role while the special role is being carried over, the re-playing role Alternatively, reel control is performed so that the corresponding symbol of the small role is preferentially drawn onto the effective line 29 (the establishment of a special role may be prioritized). Further, the “overlap” column in FIG. 12A indicates whether or not each YYK number is selected at the same time as the YK number (“◯” indicates that there are cases where the YYK number is selected at the same time, and “?”). Indicates that they will not be selected at the same time).

  In YK numbers 1 to 6 (replays A1 to A6) shown in FIG. 12 (B), a plurality of replaying roles including the replaying role 4 that is the RT2 transition RP are associated as duplicate winnings. When is selected, the following reel stop control is performed. That is, when each stop switch is operated in accordance with a predetermined pressing order (also referred to as “correct answer pressing order”) (also referred to as “correct answer pressing order”), the re-game combination 4 that is the RT2 transition RP is always established. When each stop switch is operated without following the correct pressing order (also referred to as “when the pressing order is incorrect”), another re-playing winning combination (for example, a re-playing role that is RT1 transition RP) 1) is always true. YK numbers 1 to 6 (replays A1 to A6) are set to be selectable in each RT state of RT1, RT2, and RT4 described later (“◯” in the figure indicates that selection is possible, “ "?" Indicates that the game is not selected), the game moves to RT2 when the re-game player 4 is established by the correct push order answer, or moves to or maintains the RT 1 when another game player is established by the incorrect push order answer. It is like that. Note that “left”, “middle”, and “right” described in the remarks column in the tables of FIG. 12B and FIG. 13 mean the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c. Means the operation order (pressing order) of each stop switch. For example, “middle left and right” represents the pressing order in which the stop switches are operated in the order of 26a, 26c, and 26b, and “middle first” represents the pressing order in which the stop switch 26b is operated first (the second and subsequent pressing orders are It is a condition of expressing (unquestioned)

  YK number 7 (replay B) is set to be selectable in non-RT and RT3. The YK number 7 is associated with the re-playing combination 7 as a single winning combination. When this is selected, the re-playing combination 7 is controlled to be established regardless of the pressing order or the pressing position. YK number 8 (replay C) is set to be possible in RT2 and RT4. The YK number 8 is associated with the RT2 transition RP re-playing role 4 as a single winning role, and when this is selected, the re-playing role 4 is always established regardless of the pressing order or the pressing position. In this way, it is controlled or shifted to RT2.

  YK number 9 (replay D), YK number 10 (replay E), YK number 13 (replay H) and YK number 14 (replay I) are set to be selectable in non-RT, RT1-4. Is set as a winning decision result that may be selected at the same time as the YYK number (special role) (“O” in the “Duplicate” column in FIG. 12B may be simultaneously selected). "?" Indicates that they will not be selected at the same time). Accordingly, YK numbers 10, 11, 15, and 16 are appropriately referred to as “chance replay A”, “chance replay B”, “strong chance replay A”, and “strong chance replay B”, respectively. YK number 15 (replay J) and YK number 16 (replay K) are not selected in non-RT, RT1 to RT4, and can be selected only when the RB-D is in operation.

  YK numbers 17 to 40 (winning prizes A1 to A4, B1 to B4, C1 to C4, D1 to D4, E1 to E4, and F1 to F4) shown in FIG. Similarly, a single winning combination that is a 100% drawable game combination and nine winning winning combinations depending on the pressing position are associated as overlapping winning combinations, and a winning combination established by the pressing order and the pressing position of the stop switch Differently, it is set as a winning combination determination result (also referred to as “six-choice order winning prize”) in which reel stop control is performed. Specifically, when one of these is selected, a 9-card combination is always established when the stop switch is operated in the correct pressing order (the pressing order shown in the upper part of the remarks column in the figure). When operated in a predetermined order (the order indicated in the middle column of the remarks column), a 1-piece combination is always established, and when operated in any other order, a 9-piece combination is established depending on the pressed position. It is possible. If neither the 9-piece combination nor the single-piece combination can be established, any one of the specific symbols 01 to 04 is stopped and displayed on the effective line 29 as a missed portion.

  YK numbers 41 to 43 (winning prizes G1 to G3) are associated with nine winning combinations that are 100% drawable and one winning combination that is also 100% drawable as duplicate winning combinations, It is set as a winning combination determination result (also referred to as “three-choice pressing order winning”) such that the reel winning control is performed so that the winning combination established is different depending on the pressing order of the stop switch. Specifically, if any of these is selected, a 9-card combination is always established when the stop switch is operated in the correct pressing order (the pressing order shown on the left side of the remarks column in the figure). When the buttons are operated in the pressing order, a single winning combination is always established. The YK number 44 (winning prize H) is associated with 9 winning combinations such as small winning combinations 1-15, and when this is selected, the winning combination is always established regardless of the pressing order or the pressing position. It is set as a winning combination determination result (also referred to as “common 9-piece winning”) in which reel stop control is performed. Note that the 6-option push forward prize, the 3-option push forward prize, and the common 9-piece prize (YK numbers 17 to 44) are set to be selectable in non-RT, RT1 to 4, and simultaneously with the YYK number (special role). It will not be elected.

  YK number 45 (winning prize I) is a combination of a small role 22 that is a double cherry role and a small role 23 that is a single cherry role as a duplicate winning role together with other small roles. Depending on the position, it is set as a winning combination determination result (also referred to as “weak cherry”) in which the reel stop control for establishing the small combination 22 or the small combination 23 is performed. YK No. 46 (winning prize J) is a winning combination of a small role 24 that is a triple cherry role on the upper right, a small role 25 that is a triple cherry role on the lower right, and a small role 26 that is a single cherry role together with other small roles. If this is selected, depending on the pressed position, it is set as a combination determination result (also referred to as “strong cherry”) in which reel stop control is performed to establish the small combination 24, small combination 25, or small combination 26. Has been. YK No. 47 (winning prize K) corresponds to a small winning combination 22 that is a double cherry role, a small role 23 that is a single cherry role, and a small role 27 that is a triple cherry role as a duplicate winning combination together with other small roles. If this is selected, depending on the pressing position, it is set as a winning combination determination result (also referred to as “middle stage cherry”) in which reel stop control is performed to establish either the small winning combination 22, the small winning combination 23 or the small winning combination 27. Has been. In addition, weak cherry, strong cherry, and middle stage cherries (YK numbers 45 to 47) are set to be selectable in non-RT, RT1 to RT4, and role determination that may be selected simultaneously with YYK numbers (special roles) It is also set as a result. In addition, YK numbers 45 to 47 are set with a low selection probability in determining the combination, and these are also referred to as “rare combination winning”.

  YK numbers 49 to 52 (winning prizes L, M1 to M3, N) are associated with a large number of small roles as duplicate winning combinations, and bonus operations are in progress (winning L is in RB-C operation, winnings M1 to M3 are in RB) -During the operation of A to C, the winning N is configured as a winning combination determination result (also referred to as "bonus winning a prize") selected only during RB-A, B, D operation. When any one of these is selected, reel stop control is always performed to establish a 9-piece combination regardless of the pressing order or the pressing position.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, a predetermined YK number (re-playing combination or winning combination) and a predetermined YYK number (special combination) can be selected at the same time, and the types are shown in each row of FIG. Is set to For example, if YK number 9 (replay D, which is a chance replay A) is simultaneously selected with YYK number 2 (BB 2 where BB role B is the winning role), YYK number 6 (RB role A becomes the winning role) RB1) may be selected at the same time, and YK number 13 (replay H which is a strong chance replay) is selected at the same time as YYK number 1 (BB1 where BB role B is the winning role). (BB combination D is a winning combination BB4) and may be selected at the same time.

<Role determination probability and setting difference>
In the combination determination process, each YK number and the probability of selecting the YYK number (combination determination probability) can be arbitrarily set. However, in the present embodiment, for example, they can be set as follows. The YK numbers (YK numbers 1 to 16) in which the re-gamer is included in the winning combination are the RT state (non-RT, RT1 to 4) and the bonus state (RB-A, B, RB-C (BB-B to E)) , RB-D (BB-A)), it is possible to set different role determination probabilities. For example, YK numbers 1 to 6 (replays A1 to A6) set the winning decision probability to 0 during non-RT and RT3 (not to win), while winning during RT1, 2, 4 Although it is set to be possible, it is possible to set a higher role determination probability during RT2 than during RT1 or RT4. Even if the replaying combination is the YK number included in the winning combination, a combination of the combination determination probabilities in each RT state (non-RT, RT1 to RT4) may be provided. For example, for YK number 10 (replay E, chance replay B) and YK number 13 (replay H, strong chance replay A), the role determination probability is set so as not to change even when the RT state transitions. Is mentioned.

  For the YK numbers (YK numbers 17 to 52) in which the winning combination (small role) is included in the winning combination, even if the RT state (non-RT, RT1 to 4) shifts, the setting decision probability is not changed. In the bonus state (BB-A, BB-B to E, RB-A, B), it is possible to set a combination determination probability different from that during RT. For example, YK numbers 17 to 41 (winnings A1 to K) can be selected in each RT state of non-RT, RT1 to 4, and set such that the winning combination determination probability does not change even when the RT state shifts. Among them, setting the winning combination determination probability to 0 (not winning) is mentioned. In addition, YK numbers 48 to 52 (winnings L to N) set the winning combination determination probability to 0 during RT, and set different winning determination probabilities according to the bonus state (for example, in winning M1 to M3, RB As another example, a different role determination probability is set when the A and B are operating and when the RB-C is operating. Different YK numbers can set different role determination probabilities, but different YK numbers may have the same role determination probability. For example, the respective winning decision probabilities of YK numbers 17 to 40 that are six-selection push winning prizes are set the same, or the respective winning decision probabilities of YK numbers 41 to 43 that are three-choice push winning prizes are set to be the same. Can be mentioned. The YYK numbers 1 to 7 are set so that the winning combination determination probability does not change even when the RT state (non-RT, RT 1 to 3) shifts, but the winning combination determination probability may be changed according to the RT state. .

  The YK number and the winning decision probability of the YYK number can be configured to be changed according to the above-described setting rank set by a game shop clerk or the like. In the present embodiment, the setting rank is a six-stage configuration of settings 1 to 6, and the YK number for which the role determination probability is changed according to the setting rank and the role determination probability is unchanged even if the setting rank is changed. A certain YK number can be provided. Hereinafter, setting so that the winning combination determination probability is changed according to the setting rank is referred to as “setting difference”. How to assign a YK number that provides a setting difference (also referred to as “YK number with a setting difference”) and a YK number that does not provide a setting difference (also referred to as “YK number without a setting difference”) In this embodiment, the YK number that becomes the lottery trigger for the ART-related lottery described later is always set to the YK number without any setting difference, but the YK number that does not serve as the lottery trigger has a setting difference. It does not have to be provided. For example, in this embodiment, YK numbers 45 to 47 (weak cherries, strong cherries, and middle cherries), which are rare winnings, are used as the YK numbers that are the lottery triggers for ART-related lotteries. There is no setting difference. The YK numbers 45 to 47 may be selected at the same time as any of the YYK numbers 1 to 7, but there is no setting difference with respect to the YK numbers 45 to 47 at that time, and the YK numbers 45 to 45 when not selected at the same time. No setting difference is provided for 47 as well. In the case of simultaneous selection, if it is not a lottery trigger for ART-related lottery, a setting difference may be provided for YK numbers 45 to 47 in the case of simultaneous selection.

  By setting the YK number that becomes the lottery trigger for the ART-related lottery to the YK number without any setting difference, it is possible to prevent the ART-related lottery from being affected by the setting difference. That is, if a YK number with a setting difference is a lottery trigger for ART-related lottery, when the setting rank is high (for example, when setting 6), it is easy to shift from a normal section described later to an advantageous section, or an advantageous section. In the case where the set rank is low (for example, when setting 1), it is difficult to move from the normal section to the advantageous section, and the possibility of staying within the normal section increases. However, in this embodiment, the YK number that is the lottery trigger for the ART-related lottery is always set to the YK number with no setting difference so that such a situation does not occur. Also, the role determination result that triggers the transition of the RT state, for example, the RT1 transition RP, the RT2 transition RP, which are the RT transition conditions, and the push order RP or the six-choice push order that the specific symbols 01 to 04 can stop display. For the combination (also referred to as “push order winning prize”), there may be no setting difference. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the setting rank from affecting the ease of transition of the RT state.

  As for YYK numbers (YYK numbers 1 to 7), a YYK number that provides a setting difference (also referred to as “YYK number with setting difference”) and a YYK number that does not provide a setting difference (also referred to as “YYK number without setting difference”). Can be provided. As in the case of YK numbers, YYK numbers that are lottery triggers for ART-related lottery are always set to YYK numbers with no setting difference, but YYK numbers that are not lottery triggers may or may not be set. It ’s good. In the case of providing a setting difference, a setting difference is provided for only one of the role determination probability when the YYK number is selected alone and the role determination probability when the YYK number is simultaneously selected with the YK number. Alternatively, a setting difference may be provided for both.

Next, the main characteristic configuration of the slot machine according to the present embodiment will be described with additional reference to FIGS.
<Functional block>
As shown in FIG. 15, the slot machine according to the present embodiment will be described mainly from a functional viewpoint. Mainly, a betting operation for betting a game medal (for example, a game medal insertion operation to the medal insertion slot 21). , 1-BET switch 22 or MAX-BET switch 23 pressing operation), reel rotation start operation for rotating each of the stopped reels 3a to 3c (for example, tilting operation of the start lever 25), a plurality of types of symbols Each reel rotation stop operation (for example, pressing operation of the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c) for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3a, 3b, and 3c that variably display the game medals that are betted or stored (credited). Corresponding to each game operation performed by the player, such as a clearing operation (for example, a pressing operation of the clearing switch 24) Operation signal output means 95 for outputting a signal (hereinafter referred to as “game operation signal” as appropriate), main control means 100 (corresponding to the main control board 60) for performing main control relating to the progress of the game, Sub-control means 200 (corresponding to the sub-control board 70) that performs predetermined effect control according to the situation is provided.

  The main control means 100 can be broadly divided into a game state management means 110 that mainly manages game state, a game progress management means 130 that mainly manages game progress, and a main communication control that controls communication in the main control means 100. Means 150 are provided. Among these, the game state management means 110 includes the setting rank control means 111, the RT / bonus state control means 112, the re-game operation control means 113, the bonus game control means 114, the freeze control means 115, the game mode control means 116, and the ART control. Means 117 and random number generation / capture means 118 are provided.

  Further, the game progress management means 130 includes an acceptance medal management means 131, a combination determination means 132, an effect group number determination means 133, a reel control means 134, a stop display symbol determination means 135, a payout medal management means 136, a blocker control means 137, A display lamp control unit 138, a push order management unit 139, a lottery group number determination unit 140, and an ART related lottery execution unit 141 are provided. The main communication control unit 150 includes a control command transmission unit 151 and an outer end signal transmission unit 152. I have. Each of the above-described units in the main control unit 100 includes a main CPU 61, ROM 62, RAM 63, hardware such as an electronic circuit, a control program stored in the ROM 62, and the like disposed on the main control board 60 shown in FIG. It is a functional representation of what is configured by software.

(Each means constituting the game state management means 110)
The setting rank control means 111 is configured to control a numerical value (hereinafter also referred to as “management setting value”) for internally managing the setting rank (six-stage configuration of setting 1 to setting 6) of the role determination probability. Has been. In the present embodiment, continuous integer values from 1 to 6 (integer values 1 to 6 respectively correspond to settings 1 to 6) are used as management setting values. The management setting value data is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63, and is referred to when checking the setting rank in the combination determining process, and is set when checking the setting or changing the setting. This is referred to when the set rank is displayed on the rank display (payout number display lamp 46j). Further, the management set value is changed according to a setting change operation by the game shop clerk. That is, each time the setting key type switch 83 is turned on and the setting change switch 84 is operated in that state, the setting key type switch 83 is updated one by one. Note that continuous integer values from 0 to 5 (the integer values from 0 to 5 correspond to the settings 1 to 6 respectively) may be used as the management setting values. In this case, when the setting rank is displayed on the setting rank indicator (payout number display lamp 46j) at the time of setting confirmation or setting change, it is necessary to add 1 to the management setting value.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the RT / bonus state control means 112 includes four RT states of non-RT, RT1, RT2, RT3 and RT4, and BB-A, BB-B to E, RB-A and B. It is configured to control the setting of a total of seven gaming states including three bonus states. The non-RT is a standard RT state in the present embodiment, and the probability that a re-playing combination (re-playing B, D, E, H, I) is determined in the combination determination is a standard value (for example, approximately “ 1 / 7.3 "). Further, when the RAM (RAM 63) is initialized, this non-RT is set. During this non-RT, the process is shifted to RT1 when the condition P1 is satisfied. The condition P1 is that when any of the above-mentioned winnings A1 to F4 (YK numbers 17 to 40) is determined by determining the winning combination, a winning combination is not established, and any of the above specific symbols 01 to 04 is an effective line. 29 is stopped and displayed.

  RT1 is an RT state in which the probability that a re-game player (re-game A1 to A6, D, E, H, I) is won is set to the same level as or slightly higher than non-RT. During this RT1, the process moves to RT2 when the condition P3 is satisfied. The condition P3 is that the corresponding symbol of the above-mentioned re-game player 4 (RT2 transition RP) is stopped and displayed on the active line 29.

  RT2 is an RT state that is set to a value (for example, approximately “1 / 1.4” in the case of setting 1) that has a higher probability of winning the re-gamer than non-RT or RT1. During this RT2, the process is shifted to RT1 when the condition P1 or the condition P2 is satisfied. The condition P2 is that the corresponding symbols of the above-mentioned re-game players 1 to 3 (RT1 transition RP) are stopped and displayed on the active line 29.

  RT3 is an RT state in which the probability that the re-game player is won is set to the same level as RT1. It is also set as a post-bonus RT that is transferred after the bonus state ends. In this RT3, the process is shifted to RT1 when the condition P1 is satisfied, and the process is shifted to non-RT when the condition P4 is satisfied. The condition P4 is to digest a predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games).

  RT4 is non-RT when the special combination (in this embodiment, BB combination A to E, RB combination A or B) is won and the condition P5 that is not established (corresponding symbol is not displayed) is satisfied. , RT 1, RT 2, RT 3, which is a RT state in which a transition is made from each RT state, so-called bonus internal (during bonus internal winning). In this RT4, the probability that the re-game player is won is set to a value higher than non-RT, RT1 and RT3, and lower than RT2 (for example, approximately “1 / 4.4”). In RT4, the bonus state is entered when the condition P6 is satisfied. The condition P6 is that a special combination (BB combination A to E, RB combination A, B) is established.

  In the present embodiment, three bonus states of BB-A, BB-B to E, RB-A, and B are provided. BB-A is a bonus state that is shifted when the BB combination A is established. In this BB-A, RB-D, which will be described later, is controlled to operate continuously, and the winning N (YK number 52) is set to be frequently selected during the RB-D operation. BB-B to E are bonus states that are shifted when any of the BB combinations B to E is established. During BB-B to E, RB-C, which will be described later, is controlled so as to operate continuously. During the operation of RB-C, any one of winning L and winning M1 to M3 (YK numbers 48 to 51) is always required. It is set to be selected (you may provide a loss). RB-A and B are bonus states that are transferred when RB combination A or RB combination B is established. In RB-A and B, when the RB combination A is transferred due to the establishment of the RB combination A, the RB-A described later is controlled so as to operate in a single shot. B is controlled to operate in a single shot, and it is set so that any one of winning M1 to M3 and winning N (YK number 49 to 52) is always selected during the operation of RB-A or RB-B. (Missing may be provided). In these bonus states, the process proceeds to RT3 when the condition P7 is satisfied. The condition P7 is the establishment of the bonus end condition. Specifically, the end condition of BB-A is payout of more than 18 game medals, and the end condition of BB-B to E is the end condition of more than 297 game medals. It is a payout, and the termination condition of RB-A and B is that RB-A or RB-B is terminated.

  The re-game operation control means 113 is in a state that allows the next game to be performed without betting a game medal held by the player (the “re-game operation state” as appropriate) when the re-game player is established. It is configured so as to be set. When the re-game operation state is set, information indicating the re-game operation state (referred to as “re-game operation state information” as appropriate) is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63. . Hereinafter, storing the re-game operation state information is also referred to as setting or turning on the re-game operation state flag, and clearing (erasing) the stored re-game operation state information is referred to as re-game operation state flag. Is also referred to as clearing or turning off.

  When the RB combination A is established, the bonus game control means 114 activates RB-A as a regular bonus in a single shot in RB-A and B set from the next game. This RB-A starts from the first game when it is transferred to RB-A, B, and ends when 8 games have been consumed or 8 wins have been won (8 small roles have been established). To be controlled. Similarly, when the RB combination B is established, the bonus game control means 114 activates RB-B as a regular bonus in RB-A and B in a single shot. This RB-B starts from the first game when it is transferred to RB-A, B, and ends when 8 games are consumed or 8 wins are made (8 small plays are established). To be controlled.

  Further, the bonus game control means 114 is configured to continuously operate RB-D as a regular bonus during BB-A. This RB-D does not have an operating pattern, and when it moves to BB-A, it operates from the first game, and there are two winnings every time two games are consumed (the small role is It is controlled so as to end once every two times (ie, every two games) (the number of games and the number of winnings can be changed as appropriate) and resume immediately after that. Also, when BB-A ends, RB-D is controlled to end (regardless of the number of small roles established and how many games it is). Similarly, the bonus game control means 114 is configured to continuously operate RB-C as a regular bonus during BB-B to E. This RB-C does not have an action symbol set, and when it shifts to BB-B to E, it starts from the first game, and there are two winnings every time two games are digested (small) It is controlled so that it ends once every time a winning combination is formed (that is, every two games) (the number of games and the number of winnings can be changed as appropriate) and resumed immediately after. In addition, when BB-B to E end, RB-C is controlled to end (regardless of the number of small roles established and how many games it is).

  FIG. 17 collectively shows the performance and end conditions of each bonus state and regular bonus. As shown in this figure, RB-A and RB-B, which operate in a single shot during RB-A and B, have the same end condition, but are terminated by 8 game digests or 8 wins. , RB-D continuously operating during BB-A is configured to end by two game digests or two wins. If the processing load on control is taken into consideration, it is preferable to set the termination condition of RB-D in common with RB-A or RB-B because the processing load is reduced. However, since BB-A is terminated by paying out more than 18 game medals, there is a possibility that BB-A will be terminated when three games are played at the shortest. Is 8 games digestion or 8 wins, BB-A ends before the first RB-D that operates at the start of BB-A satisfies the end condition (during the first operation) Will end up. In general, BB is a bonus state in which RB is continuously operated. Therefore, if RB is operated only once, it is not consistent with general BB. In the present embodiment, in order to avoid such a situation, the termination condition is set so that the operation of RB-D is completed at least once during BB-A.

  Also, RB-C, which continuously operates during BB-B to E, is configured to end by two game digests or two winnings, as in RB-D. Since the RB-C end condition is a payout of more than 297 game medals, the RB-C end condition is the same as RB-A (RB-B) with 8 game digests or 8 wins. Even in this case, BB-B to E will not end before the first RB-C that has been activated at the start of BB-B to E before the end condition is satisfied (during the first operation). . However, in the present embodiment, it is more effective to reduce the processing load on control when the termination condition of RB-C is shared with RB-D than with RB-A (RB-B). (RB-C and RB-D are similar in that they operate continuously during BB), and the termination condition of RB-C is shared with RB-D.

  The freeze control means 115 is predetermined to execute a control process (for example, a process of accepting a bet operation, a reel rotation start operation, a reel rotation stop operation, etc.) related to the progress of the game when a predetermined condition is satisfied (condition satisfaction). It is configured to set a time delay freeze.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the game mode control means 116 normally has a normal bonus, a CZ precursor (CZ is an abbreviation of “chance zone”), a CZ bonus, a CZ bonus, and ART preparation (ART is “assist replay time”). Abbreviation), 12 game modes of ART start, ART during, ART end, ART bonus, ART addition, and ART return are controlled. Hereinafter, when individually referring to these game modes, the term “mode” is appropriately added and described as “normal mode” and “mode in CZ”.

  In this embodiment, the 12 game modes are roughly divided into a game mode belonging to the normal section and a game mode belonging to the advantageous section. The normal section is a period in which push order navigation (push order winning prize navigation and push order RP navigation) to be described later is not performed on the main control means side, and a push order navigation effect to be described later is not performed on the sub control means side. . Further, it is also a period during which information (YK number, navigation number, etc.) that can determine the pressing order is not transmitted from the main control means side to the sub control means side. In this embodiment, since the production group number is transmitted without transmitting the YK number information, the pressing order is not determined from the YK number information. Furthermore, the normal section is also a period during which a transition lottery (CZ lottery described later) for determining whether or not the transition to the advantageous section can be performed can be performed (except during the bonus and during the bonus). The reason why the transition lottery is not performed inside the bonus or during the bonus is that it is an advantageous state that the bonus that can acquire a lot of game medals has been decided, so there will be no more advantageous situation It is intended to be. That is, in the present embodiment, the lottery for the transition to the advantageous section is performed in a state that is not advantageous for the player. In the present embodiment, the lottery for shifting to the advantageous section is always performed based on the result of determining the winning combination (however, it is limited to those having no setting difference). For example, if it is set so that it can move to an advantageous section if it stays in a regular section for a predetermined period of time, there is a situation where a player who knows that is more advantageous than a player who does not know that. Since it may occur, it is considered that such a situation does not occur.

  The advantageous section is a period in which the push control navigation can be performed on the main control means side and the push control navigation effect can be performed on the sub control means side. In addition, it is also a period during which information for determining the pressing order may be transmitted from the main control means side to the sub control means side. Further, the advantageous section is in an advantageous section such as a lottery for changing the performance or the like of the advantageous section (for example, an ART lottery during CZ described later) or a lottery for adding the number of games in the advantageous section (for example, an ART additional lottery described later). It is also a period during which a lottery can be held (except during bonuses and during bonuses). The advantage zone lottery is not performed during the bonus because at least some bonus combinations have a setting difference, so if the advantage zone lottery is performed during the bonus, This is because there is a risk of being affected by the setting difference. The fact that the lottery within the advantageous section is not performed even during the bonus is often not immediately notified to the player even if the bonus combination is won. Instead, a predetermined number of games (for example, inside the bonus) The count of the number of precursor games, the number of games that can stay in the CZ mode, and the number of ART games) may be stopped (also in this case, the count of the number of games displayed on the sub-control means side is stopped) In such a case, if the lottery within the advantageous section (for example, the enemy counter subtraction lottery described later) is performed, there is a possibility that it will be extremely advantageous for the player. Even if the player knows that the bonus is inside (even after notifying the player), the player can daringly fail to establish a bonus role, so the player intends to maintain such an advantageous situation. Therefore, special consideration is given to prevent such a situation from occurring. In addition, the counter that counts the period of time (1500 games to be described later) that can stay continuously in the advantageous section is continuously counted as long as it stays in the advantageous section. In addition, if the lottery within the advantageous section is performed based on the result of determining the winning combination, it is performed only for the result of determining the winning combination without setting difference. If not determined based on the determining result of the winning combination, refer to the setting rank. To do without.

  Further, in the advantageous zone, a zone indicator for notifying the player that the zone is in the advantageous zone is lit. This section display can be provided with a dedicated display for this purpose, but in this embodiment, the CRE lamp 46h is used as the section display. Specifically, the CRE lamp 46h uses the eighth segment lamp representing the decimal point of the lower digit as a section indicator (another aspect is possible, for example, in the payout number display lamp 46j. The eighth segment lamp representing the decimal point of the lower digit may be used as a section indicator). This section indicator is used when the betting of game medals is possible in the next game from the time of winning the lottery to the advantageous section in the normal section (when the start lever can be operated in the re-game operation state). The lighting starts at an arbitrary time within the period until), and is turned off when the advantageous section ends. In the next game, the section indicator is turned on before the game medal can be betted by notifying the player that the game medal will be settled before the game medal can be settled. This is to prevent the player from paying out the game medals and ending the game without noticing that the player has shifted to the advantageous section. This is because when a game medal can be bet, the game medal can be settled. Note that when the player is liquidated, the CRE lamp 46h is more likely to be viewed in order to confirm the number of credits at that time, so the CRE lamp 46h is used as a section indicator as in this embodiment. As a result, there is also an effect that the player is more likely to notice that the player moves to the advantageous section before the liquidation. Even when the payout number display lamp 46j is used as a section indicator, the same effect can be obtained when the payout number display lamp 46j is provided in the vicinity of the CRE lamp 46h. For example, this is the case where the payout number display lamp 46j and the CRE lamp 46h are provided side by side or provided vertically.

  As described above, the push order navigation and the push order navigation effect can be performed in the advantageous section, but in this embodiment, the push-forward winning navigation is performed at least once while staying in the advantageous section. In other words, the advantageous section is not terminated in the state where the push-forward winning navigation is not performed once (for example, if 16 games stay in CZ, which will be described later, and ART is not won, it should shift to normal. If there is no push-advance navigation in the advantageous section, but stays in CZ). This is because the player is informed that it is an advantageous section until the section indicator is turned on (because the game is not terminated), so at least one push-in winning order By navigating, the player has an advantage. In addition, if you have extended the advantageous section to perform push-forward winning navigation, if you win the bonus role, if it is a specification that does not end the advantageous section that was supposed to end, there can be more merit . However, if you have won the bonus role once in the advantageous section and have finished the bonus game, you will receive the benefit of earning many game medals during the advantageous section, so you will have to push once in order. The advantageous section can be ended even if navigation is not performed. In addition, when the upper limit (1500 games to be described later) that can be continuously stayed in the advantageous section is reached, even if the advantageous section is extended only to perform the push-in prize winning navigation only once, there is no significant merit for the player (extension) Even if you win the bonus role, you will not be able to stop the advantageous section that was supposed to end) Like to do. When ending an advantageous section, information related to the advantageous section (for example, information on the number of precursor games, the value of an enemy counter, the value of an ART storage counter, the number of ART games, the number and types of acquired jewels, etc.) , All cleared.

  The normal mode is a game mode of a normal section set in a state where a special combination is not established, and is a game mode that is expected to have the longest stay period during the game. The normal bonus mode is a game mode in a normal section that is shifted from the normal mode when a special role is established while staying in the normal mode. When the bonus ends after the transition, the normal mode is shifted to the normal mode. ing.

  The CZ precursor mode is won by a predetermined lottery (also referred to as “CZ lottery”) that is performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, a combination determination result without a setting difference is determined while staying in the normal mode. (Also referred to as “CZ winning”) is a game mode (special role is not established) of an advantageous section that is shifted from the normal mode. While in the CZ precursor mode stays, a predetermined number of games (also referred to as “number of precursor games”) are consumed, thereby shifting to the CZ medium mode. The value of the number of precursor games may be determined by lottery or the like at the time of CZ winning, or may be a predetermined fixed value. In addition, although it can also set so that CZ lottery may be performed based on a combination determination result, in that case, it is preferable to determine the success or failure without referring to the setting rank.

  The mode in CZ is a game mode of an advantageous section aiming for ART winning (special role is not established), and it can be changed as appropriate for a predetermined period (for example, 16 games. Etc., the number of games may be determined by lottery or the like performed as a trigger). During the stay in the CZ mode, in a game other than the final game, according to the combination determination result (lottery group number) with no setting difference, a predetermined counter (referred to as an “enemy counter”) has an initial value (for example, “ An enemy counter subtraction lottery for subtracting (which is set to “20”) may be performed. As a result, when the value of the enemy counter becomes “0”, an ART win is determined. When an ART win is obtained, a value for a counter (also referred to as an “ART storage counter”) for managing the number of ART wins is incremented by “1” (the same applies when an ART win is obtained in other situations). ). If the enemy counter value does not become “0” by the final game in the CZ mode, a predetermined lottery (also referred to as “ART lottery during CZ”) is performed in the final game based on the enemy counter value at that time. If the result is successful, the ART is won (details of the processing contents during the stay in the CZ mode will be described later). Note that the enemy counter subtraction lottery can be set so as not to be based on the winning combination determination result, but in that case, it is preferable to perform the lottery without referring to the set rank.

  The bonus mode during CZ is a game mode in an advantageous section that is shifted when a special role is established while staying in the CZ precursor mode or CZ mode. Then, the state is shifted to the ART preparation mode. As described above, in this embodiment, when the bonus is completed after the transition to the bonus mode during CZ, the transition to the ART preparation mode is made. However, in this case, the winning combination determination result and the setting rank are not referred to.

  The ART preparation mode is a game mode of an advantageous section that is a preparation period of the ART start mode (special role is not established). If the replaying role 4 which is the RT2 transition RP is determined by the role determination while staying in the ART preparation mode (when any of YK numbers 1 to 6 and 8 is determined), the replaying role 4 is established. Regardless of the presence or absence, the ART start mode is entered. In the ART preparation mode, when any of YK numbers 1 to 6 is selected, the push order RP navigation is also performed and the correct answer push order is notified. Therefore, there is a high possibility that the transition to RT2 or RT2 will be maintained. Note that it is possible to make a transition to the ART start mode when the re-game player 4 is established, but if the player is set to perform the push-in prize navigation in the ART preparation mode, It is preferable to be configured so as to shift to the ART start mode regardless of whether or not the game player 4 is established. This is because it is possible to prevent the player from intentionally establishing the re-gamer 4 and extending the period during which the push-in winning navigation is performed.

  The ART start mode is an advantageous section game mode (special role is not established) for determining the number of games that can be executed in the ART mode (also referred to as “ART game number”), and is set only for one game. (Number of games can be changed as appropriate) The number of ART games is determined by a predetermined lottery (also referred to as “loop addition lottery”) performed in one game set in the ART start mode (details of processing during staying in the ART start mode will be described later). .

  The during-art mode is an advantageous section game mode in which a lot of game medals are expected to be obtained by frequently executing push-in prize winning navigation (the special role is not established), and is determined by a loop addition lottery. It is set until the number of ART games played is exhausted. If any of YK numbers 1 to 6 is selected, the push order RP navigation is performed to notify the correct push order. While staying in the ART mode, a jewel (showing the right to execute an ART reset lottery, which will be described later, is triggered when a predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, a role determination result without a setting difference is determined, etc. There is a case where a predetermined lottery (also referred to as “Jewelry acquisition lottery”) aiming to acquire Jewel A, Jewel B, and Jewel C is performed (details of processing contents during the stay in the ART mode will be described later) To do). The value of the ART storage counter is decremented by “1” when the ART start mode is shifted to the ART mode. In addition, although it can also be set to perform a jewel acquisition lottery without being based on the winning combination determination result, in that case, it is preferable to determine whether or not it is true without referring to the setting rank.

  The ART end mode is an advantageous section game mode (special role is not established) that is set when the ART-in-progress mode ends when the number of ART games is exhausted. In the ART termination mode, a predetermined lottery (also referred to as “ART reset lottery”) is performed every game using (exercising the rights of) the jewels acquired during the ART mode. Become an ART winner. In addition, a lottery for determining the order in which the sixth and subsequent jewels will be exercised (also referred to as “jewel jewel removal lottery”) is performed every game (only if six or more jewels have been acquired). You may do it). When all the ART resetting lotteries that can be executed based on the acquired jewels are completed (when all the jewels are no longer exercised), if the ART win is obtained (the value of the ART storage counter is In the case of 1 or more), the next game is shifted to the ART start mode. On the other hand, if all the jewels have been exercised and the ART winning is not obtained (when the value of the ART storage counter is 0), the special role is won in the last game in the ART end mode. When established, the next game is shifted to the normal bonus mode, and otherwise, the next game is shifted to the normal mode (details of processing during the stay in the ART end mode will be described later). If the ART winning lottery is obtained by the ART resetting lottery, the ART end mode may be ended, the next game may be shifted to the ART start mode, and if there are remaining jewels at that time, they may be carried over as they are.

  The bonus mode during ART is when the special role is established while staying in any of the five game modes of ART preparation, ART start, ART start, ART end, ART addition, and ART return belonging to the ART section (winning) The game mode of the advantageous section set from the next game is also possible. After the transition to the bonus mode during ART, when the bonus is completed, the mode is shifted to the ART addition mode. Information related to ART stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM (RAM 63) before the transition to the bonus mode during ART (for example, information on the number of ART games and the number and type of acquired jewels) Etc.) are maintained without being cleared and carried over to the ART addition mode (may be cleared).

  The ART extra mode is a game mode in an advantageous section that aims to increase the number of ART games after the bonus mode during ART ends. As described above, after the bonus is over, the RT state is set to RT3 (see FIG. 16), but the ART addition mode is set according to the period of staying at RT3. In the ART addition mode, a predetermined lottery (also referred to as “ART addition lottery”) is performed in which a predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, when a combination determination result without setting difference is determined, etc. In some cases, the added number obtained thereby is added to the number of ART games and updated. If the player falls from RT3 and shifts to non-RT or RT1 while staying in the ART addition mode, the next game shifts to the ART return mode. In addition, although it can also be set so that the ART addition lottery can be performed without being based on the winning combination determination result, it is preferable to determine whether or not it is determined without referring to the setting rank.

  The ART return mode is an advantageous section game mode that aims to return to the during-ART mode. When staying in the ART return mode, when the replaying role 4 that is the RT2 transition RP is determined by the role determination (any of YK numbers 1 to 6 is determined (it is not selected during non-RT, so it will be during RT1) In the ART return mode, the game is shifted to the ART mode regardless of whether or not the re-playing player 4 is established.In the ART return mode, if any one of the YK numbers 1 to 6 is selected, the push order RP Since the navigation is performed and the correct pressing order is notified, it is highly possible that the player will follow the instruction to establish the re-game player 4 and shift to RT 2. When the re-game player 4 is established, It is possible to make a transition to the ART mode, but if it is set to perform the push-in winning navigation in the ART return mode, the ART is executed regardless of whether or not the re-game player 4 is established. To transition to medium mode Be formed is preferable. Player, not to establish replay role 4 deliberately, because it is possible to prevent the extended period of pressing order winning navigation is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the period during which the user can stay continuously in the advantageous section is limited to 1500 games (the numerical value can be changed as appropriate). Specifically, when shifting from the normal mode to the CZ precursor mode, counting by a counter (also referred to as “favorable section counter”) for managing the stay period of the advantageous section is started, and the game mode belonging to the advantageous section is changed to During the stay, the value of the counter for each game and advantageous section is incremented by one. When the value reaches the upper limit (1500), the game mode of the normal section from the next game (CZ bonus mode or ART bonus mode) is stayed. If it is, it is shifted to the normal bonus mode, otherwise the normal mode). Once the advantageous section counter starts counting, even if the game mode shifts within the advantageous section, it continues to be counted up, but before reaching the upper limit value, the advantageous section game mode is changed to the normal section gaming mode. In the case of shifting, the count value up to that point is cleared and reset to “0”. In the case of transition, information related to the advantageous section stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM (RAM 63) at that time (for example, the number of precursor games, the value of the enemy counter, the value of the ART storage counter, the ART All information regarding the number of games and the number and type of jewels acquired) is cleared without being carried over at all (it can also be configured to carry over). The reason why the upper limit was set for the period of stay in the advantageous section was taken into account that if such an upper limit is not set, the advantageous section will continue for a very long time and the player may be mischievous. Is.

  Returning to FIG. 15, the ART control means 117 adds “1” to the value of the ART storage counter when the ART winning is obtained, and changes the value of the ART storage counter to “1” when the ART start mode is shifted to the ART mode. Subtract. Further, when the number of ART games is determined in the ART start mode, the value is set in a counter for managing the number of ART games (referred to as “ART game number counter” as appropriate), and the game is played in the ART mode. Every time this is done, “1” is subtracted from the value of the ART game number counter. Further, when an ART game number addition is obtained in the ART addition mode, the value is added to the ART game number counter. Note that the ART game number counter may not be subtracted every game in the ART mode, but may be subtracted when the push-forward winning navigation is executed. The ART control means 117 is configured to control the acquisition of a jewel in the ART mode and the exercise of the jewel's right in the ART end mode.

  The random number generating / capturing means 118 includes the CPU 61, the clock pulse generator 64, the frequency divider 65, the random number generator 66, and the random number capturing circuit 67 described above, and generates and captures random numbers used in various lotteries. In the present embodiment, four (4ch; ch is an abbreviation of “channel”) 16-bit random numbers RL0 to RL3 capable of generating a random number sequence in a numerical range of “0 to 65535” at the maximum and “0 to 0” at maximum. There are four (4ch) 8-bit random numbers RS0 to RS3 that can generate a random number sequence in a numerical range up to 255 ", and each can independently generate a random number sequence. Since the random numbers generated by the random numbers RL0 to RL3 and RS0 to RS3 are updated based on the clock signal generated by the clock pulse generator 64, they may be referred to as hardware random numbers (hard random numbers). Although not shown in the figure, the present embodiment includes a random number generation means different from the random number generation / capture means 118. This random number generation means is constituted by the CPU 61 and the RAM 63 described above, and has a random number capable of generating a random number sequence in a predetermined numerical range as a random number used for determining a role. Since this random number is updated based on a program, it may be referred to as a software random number (soft random number).

  For the 16-bit random numbers RL0 to RL3 and the 8-bit random numbers RS0 to RS3, an update clock, a starting method, a start value, a random number sequence changing method, and a capturing method can be set in advance. The update clock is a clock for updating a random number generated in each channel, and can be selected for each channel from either the above-described internal clock or external clock (which can be appropriately divided or multiplied). In the present embodiment, for example, the update clock for the 16-bit random number RL0 is used as the external clock, and the update clocks for the other 16-bit random numbers RL1 to RL3 and the four 8-bit random numbers RS0 to RS3 are used as the internal clock. As will be described later, the random number used for determining the combination can be a random number generated by a 16-bit random number RL0 plus a soft random number. In this case, the 16-bit random number RL0 is based on an external clock. It is preferable that the random number is a random number, and the soft random number is a random number based on an internal clock. This is because if both are random numbers based on the external clock or the internal clock, there is a risk that if the clock cannot be obtained, the random number may not be updated.

  The activation method determines how each random number is activated when the slot machine 1 is powered on. The maximum value of the random number sequence (the upper limit value of the numerical range of the random number sequence) is the initial setting value. (In the case of 16-bit random numbers, “65535”, in the case of 8-bit random numbers, “255”) A method of starting with a different value (also referred to as “maximum value setting activation”) and the maximum value of the random number sequence It can be selected for each channel from either a method of automatically starting the initial setting value without setting (also referred to as “automatic start”). In the present embodiment, for example, the three 16-bit random numbers RL1 to RL3 and the two 8-bit random numbers RS0 and RS1 are set to maximum value activation, and the remaining 16-bit random numbers RL0 and the 8-bit random numbers RS2 and RS3 are automatically activated. To do. The maximum value to be set is “9999” for the 16-bit random numbers RL1 to RL3, the maximum value of the 8-bit random number RS0 is “99”, and the maximum value of the 8-bit random number RS1 is “199” (the numerical value is appropriately set). Can be changed). The maximum value of the 16-bit random number RL0 without setting the maximum value is automatically set to the initial setting value “65535”, and the maximum value of the 8-bit random numbers RS2, 3 without setting the maximum value is set to the initial setting value “255”. Set automatically.

  The start value determines from which value the random number sequence of the first round of each random number that is activated when the power is turned on to the slot machine 1 is started, and is “1”, which is assigned to each gaming machine. It can be selected for each channel from a predetermined value based on a unique number) or a value that changes every time the power is turned on instead of a fixed value (the contents of options can be changed as appropriate). The start value can be selected only for the 16-bit random numbers RL0 to RL3 (the start value can also be set to be selectable for the 8-bit random numbers RS0 to RS3). The random number sequence change method determines the arrangement of the random number sequence in which each random number is generated.You can select whether to change the sequence of random number sequences according to a certain rule or to change the arrangement of different random number sequences for each channel. is there.

  The fetch method determines the procedure for fetching (latching) the generated random number (random value), and a different method is automatically set depending on whether the external clock is selected as the update clock or the internal clock is selected. . When the external clock is selected, a processing instruction for fetching a random number value is made in the program, and the random number value is fetched (latched) in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63 based on the processing instruction. Then, when used for lottery or the like, the fetched random number value (latched random number) is read (read). In this case, as a countermeasure against noise, even if a processing instruction for fetching a random number value is made even though the fetched random number value is not read (the processing instruction is not due to the program being issued, but due to noise or fraud) Is configured so that a new random value is not taken in. On the other hand, when the internal clock is selected, a processing instruction for fetching a random number value is not issued in the program, but is fetched while being sequentially updated in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63. And when using it for lottery etc., the taken-in random value is read (read). In the case of reading, with a 16-bit random number, reading is performed from the value of the lower byte, and at the same time, the value of the upper byte is also read. One storage area into which random values are taken is provided for each channel.

(Each means constituting the game progress management means 130)
The received medal management means 131 is a game medal that is actually accepted among game medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 21 (hereinafter referred to as “inserted game medals” as appropriate) (in this embodiment, guided to the receiving passage). A game medal detected by the inserted medal sensor 28b (hereinafter referred to as "accepting game medal" as appropriate) is configured to control whether the game medal is bet directly or credited game medal. Has been. In the present embodiment, if the bet number does not reach the maximum bet allowable number (in the embodiment, the bet number necessary for executing the game (the prescribed number “3”)), the accepted game medal is directly bet. If the bet number has reached the maximum allowable bet number and the credit number has not reached the maximum allowable credit number (“50” in this embodiment), the received game medal is credited. It is comprised so that.

  In addition, in the game set in the re-game operation state, the acceptance medal management means 131 performs automatic bet processing (the number of game medals equal to the number of bets in the previous game without reducing the number of game medals held by the player. Bet state is set), but if the number of credits does not reach the maximum allowable credit number (in this embodiment, “50”), the received game medal is credited A game medal. If the bet number has reached the maximum bet allowable number and the credit number has reached the maximum credit allowable number, the inserted game medals are returned without being accepted.

  The combination determining means 132 has a plurality of combinations based on preset combination determination probabilities (selection probabilities, winning probabilities) triggered by the operation of the start lever 25 (the operation of the start lever 25 has been effectively accepted). It is configured to perform a role determination process (a role determination) for selecting at least one role determination result number from the role determination result numbers (YK number, YYK number). This combination determination process is performed using a random number generated by the 16-bit random number RL0 described above. Specifically, the random number generated by the 16-bit random number RL0 is taken when the start lever 25 is operated. Then, when performing the combination determination process, the captured random number is read, a predetermined soft random number is added to the read random number, and the combination determination result number is selected using the added random number. Yes. The combination determination result number may be selected using the read random number without adding the predetermined soft random number.

  The combination determination process is performed with reference to a predetermined combination determination table (not shown) set in advance. The combination determination table has a configuration in which numeric data corresponding to each winning item is stored in a predetermined storage area (a plurality of addresses) in the ROM 62 for each set rank. When one or a plurality of combination determination result numbers (YK number, YYK number) are selected in the combination determination process, a game combination corresponding to the selected combination determination result number becomes a formation allowable combination in the game. Information on the selected combination determination result number is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63, but an area for storing the YYK number information and an area for storing the YK number information are set separately. The information of the YK number stored in one game is cleared (reset to “0”) after the game ends, regardless of whether or not a small combination or re-game combination is established. It may be overwritten in the next game without being cleared. In contrast, once the YYK number information is stored, it is carried over to the next game while being stored until a special combination is established. In the present specification, the state where the information of the YYK number is carried over while being stored is referred to as special winning winning carry-over or inside bonus.

  The effect group number determining means 133 is configured to perform a process of generating information on the effect group number from the information on the YK number selected by the combination determining process. This production group number is associated with each YK number selected by the combination determination process, and in particular, a difference in pushing order may cause an advantage or disadvantage (influence on appearance) or a game medal. One production group number is associated with a YK number within a predetermined numerical range in which there is a difference in the number of payouts (number of acquisitions). For example, each YK number belonging to a YK number value in the range of “1-6” is associated with an effect group number of a value “1”, and the YK number value is in a range of “17-40”. An effect group number with a value “9” is associated with each YK number belonging to “Y”, and an effect with a value “10” is assigned to each YK number with a YK number value within the range of “41 to 43”. Group numbers can be associated.

  The YK numbers 1 to 6 (replays A1 to A6) associated with the production group number 1 are associated with a plurality of replaying roles including the replaying role 4 that is the RT2 transition RP as overlapping winning combinations. Depending on the result, the re-game combination established differs, and the RT state is determined based on the result. Also, YK numbers 17 to 40 (winning prizes A1 to F4) associated with the production group number 9 and YK numbers 41 to 42 (winning prizes G1 to G3) with which the production group number 10 are associated are 9 sheets and 1 sheet. The winning combination is associated with the winning combination, and the winning combination is determined depending on the pressing order, and the number of game medals to be paid out is determined based on the result. In this way, these YK numbers may cause game advantages and disadvantages (influence on playing balls) or a difference in the number of game medals paid out (acquired) depending on the pushing order. ing. On the other hand, the difference in push order does not affect the advantages or disadvantages of the game (no effect on the game) YK number of the re-gamer, the difference in the number of game medals paid out (acquired) due to the difference in push order The YK number of the small role (winning role) that does not occur, the YK number of the small role (winning role) with a small number of game medals that can be acquired (for example, less than the prescribed number of bets), etc. However, it is not necessary to associate one production group number. For example, an effect group number having the same value as the value of the YK number may be associated.

  In the present embodiment, the YK number information is not transmitted to the sub-control means, but the production group number information is transmitted instead, and the following effects are obtained. In other words, with regard to the YK numbers where the effect group numbers are advantageous and disadvantageous to the player depending on the pressing order, one effect group number is associated with a plurality of YK numbers. Therefore, even if the information about the production group number alone can identify the general content that the result of determining the winning combination depending on the pressing order has been obtained, the correct answer pressing order until the YK number corresponding to the correct pressing order has been won. It can not be identified. Therefore, even if the information transmission path from the main control means to the sub control means is illegally accessed and the information of the production group number is illegally obtained, useful information (information such as correct answer pressing order) can be obtained therefrom. Since it becomes impossible to do so, it is possible to obtain such an effect that it is possible to prevent such illegal acts. In addition, the sub-control means may change the background color and content of the image effect according to the type of game combination won by the combination determination process. For this reason, by associating a common production group number with a plurality of YK numbers belonging to the same category, the sub-control means that has received the information on the production group number can change the category according to the information. It is also possible to obtain an image effect according to the above.

  In the present embodiment, regardless of whether or not it is necessary to notify the pressing order, the production group number is determined and the information is transmitted to the sub-control means (this can simplify the control program), The production group number is determined only in a situation where it is not necessary to notify the push order, and in the situation where the push order needs to be notified, the YK number information is transmitted as it is to the sub-control means without determining the production group number. It may be. Of course, the production group number is determined regardless of whether or not the pressing order needs to be notified. However, in the situation where the pressing order needs to be notified, the YK number is not included even if the YK number belongs to a predetermined range. May be determined as the value of the production group number as it is. In this case, it is possible not to provide a navigation number described later.

  The reel control means 134 confirms that the minimum game time has elapsed with the start lever 25 being operated (the operation of the start lever 25 has been effectively accepted), and then the reels 3a to 3c. , And the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c were sequentially operated after all the reels that were started to rotate were in a constant speed rotation state (Each operation of the stop switches 26a to 26c was accepted effectively) ), The corresponding reels 3a to 3c are configured to stop rotation sequentially.

  The rotation stop control of each of the reels 3a to 3c is performed by operating the stop switches 26a to 26c (not shown) based on each stop table (not shown) set (set) in accordance with the combination determination result number selected by the combination determination process. This is performed in accordance with the order of pressing and operation timing. The reels 3a to 3c are stopped so that the reels 3a to 3c are stopped within a predetermined stop allowable time (for example, 190 milliseconds) from the timing when the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c are operated (in this embodiment, (Within a maximum of 5 sliding frames).

  That is, as a result of the combination determination process, when a predetermined game combination is selected as an allowable combination combination, the corresponding symbol of the selected game combination is stopped on the active line 29 as much as possible within the allowable stop time range. As shown, in the case of a loss, the reels 3a to 3c are controlled to be stopped so that the corresponding symbol of any game combination is not stopped and displayed on the active line 29. In this embodiment, when a re-gamer or small role is elected while the special role is overtaken, priority is given to the re-game character or small role (the priority is higher for the re-game character but is changed) Yes) The reel rotation stop control of the re-game combination priority or small role priority to be established is performed.

  The stop display symbol determination means 135 determines which symbol is stopped and displayed by the reels 3a to 3c, and whether a game combination is established from the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active line 29. It is configured to determine whether or not.

  When a re-game player is established, information indicating that the corresponding symbol (also referred to as “re-game operation symbol”) of the re-game player is stopped and displayed on the active line (also referred to as “re-game operation symbol display information”). ) Is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63. When a special combination is established, information indicating that the special symbol corresponding symbol (also referred to as “bonus action symbol”) has been stopped on the active line (also referred to as “bonus action symbol display information”) is provided. The memory 63 is configured to be stored in a predetermined storage area. In this specification, storing the re-game operation symbol display information is referred to as setting or turning on the re-game operation symbol display flag, and clearing the stored re-game operation symbol display information is This is called clearing the game operation symbol display flag or turning it off. Similarly, storing the bonus operation symbol display information is referred to as setting or turning on the bonus operation symbol display flag, and clearing the stored bonus operation symbol display information is equivalent to clearing the bonus operation symbol display flag. Then, it is called turning off. Further, the re-game operation symbol display flag and the bonus operation symbol display flag are collectively referred to as an “operation symbol display flag”.

  The payout medal management means 136 adds the number of game medals corresponding to the small combination established when the small combination is established, to add to the number of credits when the credit number does not reach the maximum allowable credit number. Thus, when the number of credits reaches the maximum allowable credit number, the payout is performed by actual payout for driving the hopper 50 via the hopper drive circuit 52. In addition, the payout medal management means 136, when the clearing operation (pressing operation of the clearing switch 24) is effectively accepted, the number of game medals bet or the number of game medals credited to the hopper 50. It is designed to be refunded by driving.

  The blocker control means 137 outputs a blocker signal for controlling the blocker 48 described above, and switches the blocker 48 between the ON state (game medal acceptable state) and the OFF state (game medal unacceptable state). It is configured. When the blocker 48 is turned off, the game medals inserted into the medal slot 21 are guided and returned to the return path. However, the insertion medal sensor 28a detects that a game medal has been inserted.

  The display lamp control means 138 includes the above-described various display lamps (MAX-BET display lamp 46a, BET lamp 46b, throwable display lamp 46c, game start display lamp 46d, re-game display lamp 46e, status display lamp 46f, number of times. The display lamp 46g, the CRE lamp 46h, the payout number display lamp 46j) are controlled so as to be turned on and off via the display lamp control circuit 47. Note that when the payout number display lamp 46j functions as a main-side push order indicator, the push order management means 139 controls the payout number display lamp 46j.

  The push order management unit 139 selects a navigation number (any one of “0 to 6”) corresponding to the push order to be notified in accordance with the combination determination result number (YK number) selected by the combination determination process. ing. In the present embodiment, each navigation number is set as shown in the navigation number-corresponding push order-display content correspondence table of FIG. The navigation number 0 is selected when the push order is not notified, and the corresponding push order is “unknown”. The navigation numbers 1 to 6 are selected when it is desired to notify the first push order to the third push order, and the corresponding push order is set as shown in the correspondence table of FIG. For example, the corresponding push order of the navigation number 2 is “middle left and right”, and the corresponding push order of the navigation number 5 is “middle right”.

  The push order management means 139 is also configured to cause the payout number display lamp 46j to function as a main push order indicator and to notify the selected navigation number. Hereinafter, the notification of the navigation number performed by the main control means 100 is referred to as “push order navigation” or “main side push order navigation”. The push order navigation is a generic name for the process of notifying the navigation numbers corresponding to the correct answer push order when any of the YK numbers 1 to 6, 17 to 43 is selected. Further, among the push order navigations, when any one of the YK numbers 1 to 6 is selected, the navigation number corresponding to the correct push order is selected as “push order RP navigation” or “main side push order RP navigation”. And when one of the YK numbers 17 to 43 is selected, the navigation number corresponding to the correct answer pressing order is referred to as “push order prize winning navigation” or “main side pushing prize winning navigation”. Specifically, the push order navigation uses two 7-segment lamps (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as “7-segment”) provided on the payout number display lamp 46j to notify the navigation number. FIG. 20 shows an example of the notification mode. FIG. 20A shows a mode in which the navigation number 2 is displayed, in which “=” is displayed on the left 7 segment and “2” is displayed on the right 7 segment. FIG. 20C shows a mode in which the navigation number 4 is displayed, in which “=” is displayed on the left 7 segment and “4” is displayed on the right 7 segment. “=” Displayed in the left 7 segments is for distinguishing from the case where the number of payouts is displayed in the payout number display lamp 46j. When the navigation number 0 is selected, the payout number display lamp 46j is not displayed (see FIG. 19 for the correspondence between each navigation number and the display contents of the payout number display lamp 46j). Of course, “=” may be displayed on the left 7 segment, “0” may be displayed on the right 7 segment, “0” may be displayed on the left 7 segment, and “0” may be displayed on the right 7 segment. However, “0” may be displayed only on the right 7-segment.

  In the present embodiment, switching between when the payout amount display lamp 46j is used as a main-side push order indicator and when it is used as a game medal payout amount indicator is performed at the next timing. That is, after displaying the number of payouts in one game, when a bet operation is performed in the next game, the display of the payout number display lamp 46j is switched to “00”. The navigation number is displayed at a predetermined timing from when the start lever 25 is operated until each reel enters the constant speed rotation state. Further, the display of the payout number display lamp 46j displaying the navigation number is switched to “00” when the last stop switch is released or all reels are stopped. Thereafter, the number of payouts is displayed in accordance with the game medal payout process. Of course, the payout number may be displayed in accordance with the game medal payout process without switching the display of the payout number display lamp 46j displaying the navigation number to “00”. When the betting operation is performed, the payout number display lamp 46j may be temporarily turned off instead of “00”. Similarly, when switching from the display of the navigation number to the display of the number of payouts, the payout number display lamp 46j may be temporarily turned off.

  The lottery group number determining means 140 is configured to determine a lottery group number used for selecting a winning value in the ART-related lottery according to the YK number and the YYK number selected by the combination determining process. . In this embodiment, ten numbers from lottery group number 0 to lottery group number 9 are provided as lottery group numbers, and the YK number and YKK number determined in the role determination are divided into ten groups (whichever Any lottery group number may be associated with each group. YK numbers or YYK numbers not included in the group may be provided. The method of association can be arbitrarily determined. For example, the lottery group number is divided into a lottery group number with no setting difference (for example, lottery group numbers 1 to 8) and a lottery group number with a setting difference (for example, The lottery group numbers 0, 9) are roughly classified into a lottery group number without a setting difference and a group consisting of only a YK number and a YYK number without a setting difference, and a lottery group number with a setting difference is set. You may match with the group containing the YK number and YYK number with a difference. When a lottery group number is used as a lottery trigger for an ART-related lottery (for example, enemy counter subtraction lottery), a lottery group number without a setting difference is always used. A lottery group number with a setting difference is a lottery for an ART-related lottery. It may not be used as an opportunity (it can also be used). Thus, the number of values of the lottery group number is 10 from “0 to 9”, which is significantly smaller than the number of YK numbers and YYK numbers. For this reason, in the ART-related lottery etc., the amount of data such as a lookup table required for winning value selection is reduced as compared with the case where the winning value is selected with reference to the YK number and the YYK number. And the processing load for performing the lottery can be reduced.

  The ART-related lottery execution means 141 can select a lottery result in the slot machine 1 (games used for games) that can select a lottery result that triggers a transition to a game mode or an opportunity to change an advantage. A group of lotteries (also referred to as “ART-related lotteries”) that affect the ratio of the number of payouts to the number of medals) is executed. In this embodiment, as such an ART-related lottery, a CZ lottery performed with the aim of CZ winning as a trigger for the transition to the CZ mode while staying in the normal mode, a transition condition to the ART preparation mode while staying in the CZ mode The enemy counter subtraction lottery performed for the ART winning, the CZ ART lottery performed in the final game, the loop addition lottery performed to determine the number of ART games while staying in the ART start mode, and the gem while staying in the ART mode Jewel acquisition lottery with the goal of winning, Jewel extraction lottery to determine the order of exercise of the 6th and subsequent Jewels performed during the ART end mode, and ART Setting lottery is provided.

  As a lottery opportunity when performing each lottery belonging to the ART related lottery, it can be set as appropriate. For example, an ART-related lottery may be performed in response to the determination of the winning combination, and the winning probability may be set to change according to the determination result (the winning determination result number or the lottery group number). However, in the present embodiment, when the combination determination result is a lottery opportunity for ART-related lottery, there is a setting difference only when a YK number, YYK number, or lottery group number with no setting difference is selected. When the YK number, YYK number, and lottery group number are selected, the ART related lottery is not performed. This is because when the YK number or the like having a setting difference is used as a lottery opportunity for the ART-related lottery, the winning probability in the ART-related lottery varies greatly according to the setting rank. In extreme cases, when the setting rank is low (for example, the setting rank In the case of 1), it is not possible to even shift from the normal section to the advantageous section, but when the set rank is high (for example, in the case of set rank 6), the stay period in the advantageous section becomes long and a very large number This is in consideration of the possibility of a large difference in game results depending on the setting difference, such as being able to acquire game medals. As a lottery opportunity for the ART-related lottery, it is possible to appropriately set a lottery other than the combination determination result. For example, an ART-related lottery may be performed for each game regardless of the combination determination result, or an ART-related lottery may be performed regardless of the combination determination result every time a predetermined number of games are consumed. However, the transition lottery from the normal zone to the advantageous zone (the above-mentioned CZ lottery) is preferably performed based on the winning combination determination result without any setting difference.

(Means constituting main communication control means 150)
The control command transmission unit 151 is configured to transmit a control command including various information related to the game at a predetermined timing. For example, as a control command to be transmitted before the start lever is operated, a control command including information indicating which game mode is set (referred to as “game mode command” as appropriate), and which RT state is set. There are control commands including information indicating whether or not a player is playing (referred to as “RT commands” as appropriate), and control commands including information indicating operating states of bonuses and replays (referred to as “operating state commands” as appropriate). In addition, as a control command to be transmitted when the start lever is operated, for example, a control command including information on a navigation number (referred to as “navigation number command” as appropriate), a control command including information on a production group number ( There is a control command (referred to as “YYK number command” as appropriate) including information on a role determination result number (YYK number) of an accessory. In addition, a control command including information on setting rank, a control command including information on values of various counters such as an ART game number counter, a control command including information instructing contents to be executed in the sub-control means, etc. It may be transmitted when the start lever is operated before the is operated, or triggered by others.

  In addition, the control command transmission means 151 is triggered by confirming that the minimum game time has elapsed, and includes a control command including information indicating that all reels start rotating before all reels start rotating (as appropriate) This is referred to as a “full cylinder rotation start command”. Furthermore, when a first stop operation (operation of a stop switch for stopping the first reel) is received, a control command including information indicating that the first stop operation has been received (appropriately “first stop” Control command including the information on the first cylinder stop (appropriately referred to as the “first stop command”) as a trigger of the first cylinder stop (reel stop corresponding to the first stop operation) "). Similarly, when a second stop operation (operation of a stop switch for stopping the second reel) is received, a control command including information indicating that the second stop operation has been received (appropriately “second” A control command including the information on the second cylinder stop (as appropriate, “second stop”) when the second cylinder stop (reel stop corresponding to the second stop operation) is triggered Command)). Similarly, when a third stop operation (operation of a stop switch for stopping the third reel) is received, a control command including information indicating that the third stop operation has been received (as appropriate, “third stop” Control command (referred to as the “third stop command” as appropriate) with the third cylinder stop (reel stop corresponding to the third stop operation) as a trigger. "). Furthermore, before determining the stop symbol, a control command including information on all-rounding cylinder stop (referred to as “all stop command” as appropriate), and after determining a stop symbol, a control command including information on the number of game medals paid out (as appropriate “ A “payout number command”).

  Further, in this embodiment, when the YYK number command is used as a command indicating that the start lever has been operated, and when the sub control means receives the YYK number command, the start lever is operated. An effect to be executed (hereinafter also referred to as an “effect when receiving a lever operation”) is started. As a result, it is not necessary to send a command indicating that the start lever has been operated as a separate command, so that the processing load on the main control means can be reduced. The production at the time of accepting the lever operation may be started when the production group number command is received. In such a case, the sub-control means that receives the control commands in this order by transmitting the navigation number command before the effect group number command, pushes described later as an example of the effect at the time of lever operation reception. It is possible to determine the notification mode when executing the forward navigation effect based on the navigation number command and the effect group number command, and to start the push order navigation effect. Note that communication between the main control unit 100 and the sub control unit 200 (sub main control unit 200A) is possible only in one direction from the former to the latter.

  The outer end signal transmitting means 152 is configured to transmit an outer end signal to a data counter, a hall computer or the like when a predetermined gaming state is reached. In the present embodiment, a BB signal and an RB signal are transmitted as the outer end signal. The BB signal is used when transitioning from the normal section to the advantageous section (when transitioning from the normal mode to the CZ precursor mode), when transitioning from the CZ intermediate mode to the ART preparation mode, when transitioning from the ART preparation mode to the ART start mode, It is turned ON when shifting from the ART start mode or ART return mode to the ART mode, and is turned OFF when the BB combination is established or when shifting from the advantageous section to the normal section. On the other hand, the RB signal is turned on when the BB combination is established, and is turned off when the bonus that is activated when the BB combination is established is completed. Note that the ON / OFF states of the BB signal and the RB signal may be displayed on a predetermined display lamp or the like. When the BB signal is ON, even if the BB combination is won, the BB signal is not turned OFF. When the BB combination is established, the BB signal is turned OFF and the RB signal is turned ON. This is because if the BB signal is turned off by winning the BB role, the player knows that the BB role has been won because the BB signal is turned off even though the advantageous section has not ended. is there. It is to be noted that a display lamp (referred to as “bonus lamp”) managed by the main control means for notifying that the BB combination is won is provided, and if the notification has already been made, the BB combination is established. Even before, the BB signal may be turned off. However, when it is notified that the BB combination is won by an image display device managed by the sub-control means instead of such a bonus lamp, the BB signal is not turned OFF.

  On the other hand, the sub-control means 200 is mainly a sub-main control means (also referred to as “first sub-control means”) 200A that mainly manages (instructs) lamp effects, image effects, and sound effects, and mainly image effects and sound effects. Sub-sub control means (also referred to as “second sub-control means”) 200B for controlling (executing).

  The sub main control means 200A is roughly divided into an effect management means 210 and a sub main communication control means 230. The production management unit 210 includes a game production management unit 211, a notification production management unit 212, and a lamp production control unit 213. The sub-main communication control unit 230 includes a control command reception unit 231, a production command transmission unit 232, and a state command. Receiving means 233 is provided. Each of the above-described means in the sub-main control means 200A includes the sub-main CPU 71, the ROM 72, the RAM 73, hardware such as an electronic circuit and the control program stored in the ROM 72 arranged on the sub-main control board 70A shown in FIG. It is a functional representation of what is configured by software such as.

(Means constituting the production management means 210)
The game effect management means 211 mainly executes the execution time of the effect by the image or sound (hereinafter referred to as “game effect”) executed by the sub-sub control means 200B mainly for the purpose of improving the interest of the game or enhancing the game performance. Management is performed based on a control command from the control means 100. Examples of game effects include continuous effects, single effects, assist effects, and the like.

  The continuous effect is an effect that continues over a plurality of game periods, and mainly displays an image that becomes a series of stories over a plurality of game periods using the image display device 11, For example, a display of an effect image or the like that symbolizes that the player is staying in a predetermined game mode (for example, during CZ or ART). When performing a continuous effect or a single effect described below, an effect using the effect lamps 12, 13a, 13b, 14a, 14b and the decoration lamps 32a, 32b is performed, or the speakers 15a, 15b, 44a, 44b are used. It may be performed by combining the productions.

  The single-shot effect is an effect that is executed once when a specific situation occurs in the progress of the game. For example, there is an effect that the image display device 11 displays an image that implies the winning expectation degree of the game player when each reel rotates. Further, when the number of ART games is added in the main control means 100, the value of the added number of ART games (for example, characters such as “+30”) is displayed on the display screen 11a of the image display device 11. Production is also an example of a single production.

  The assist effect is an effect for supporting the player. In this embodiment, the push order navigation effect (sub control) is mainly performed according to the information of the navigation number transmitted by the navigation number command from the main control means 100. Is performed on the means side). This push order navigation effect (also referred to as “sub-side push order navigator”) uses the image display device 11 as a sub-side push order indicator to give the player a push order according to the navigation number (correct answer push order). ) On the display screen 11a. In the present embodiment, a push order RP navigation effect corresponding to the above-described push order RP navigation (also referred to as “sub-side push order RP navigation”) and a push order prize winning navigation effect corresponding to the push order prize winning navigation (“sub-side push” It is also referred to as “order-winning Navi”.

  For example, when a navigation number command including information of navigation number 2 (corresponding pressing order “left and right middle”) is received, as shown in FIG. When the navigation number command including information on the navigation number 3 (corresponding pressing order “middle left and right”) is received by displaying the numbers indicating the pressing order to be displayed in the order of “1, 3, 2” from the left side, As shown in FIG. 20 (D), a mode in which numbers indicating the corresponding pressing order are arranged and notified from the left in the order of “2, 1, 3” is given as an example (about display mode examples corresponding to other navigation numbers) (See FIG. 19).

  Also, when displaying from the first push order to the third push order, as shown in FIG. 20 (E), when the player operates the first stop switch according to the displayed first push order, the first push order is displayed. When the player operates the second stop switch according to the displayed second push order, the display of the second push order is turned off according to the displayed second push order, and the player stops the third according to the displayed third push order. When the switch is operated, the display of the third push order may be turned off. Further, if the player operates the stop switch in an order different from the displayed push order, the push order navigation effect may be immediately terminated. Further, when displaying the pressing order, the voice “Naka”, the voice “hidari”, and the voice “migi” are output from the speakers 15a, 15b, etc. in association with the operation to be performed next. May be. Further, the effect lamp 13a may correspond to “left”, the effect lamp 12 to “middle”, and the effect lamp 13b to “right”, and may be caused to emit light or blink in association with the next operation to be performed.

  The notification effect management means 212 is mainly used to notify the player of information related to the game, the execution time of the image or sound effect (hereinafter referred to as “notification effect”) executed by the sub-sub control means 200B. Management is performed based on a control command from the control means 100. Examples of the notification effect include an error notification effect for notifying that an error has occurred by using character information such as “error occurrence”, and that an image is being prepared at the time of power-off recovery, such as “preparing an image”. For example, an effect that is notified by text information.

  The lamp effect control means 213 is configured to control various lighting effects using the effect lamps 12, 13a, 13b, 14a, and 14b, the decoration lamps 32a and 32b, and the back lamps 38a to 38d.

(Means constituting sub-main communication control means 230)
The control command receiving unit 231 is configured to receive a control command from the main control unit 100 and store it in a predetermined storage area such as the RAM 73 (for example, a command buffer for the received control command).

  The effect command transmission means 232 is configured to transmit an effect command including various information related to effects (for example, an effect command including image information) to the sub-sub control means 200B based on the control command from the main control means 100. ing.

  The state command receiving unit 233 receives a state command (for example, a state command including information that an effect command reception error has occurred) from the sub-sub control unit 200B, and receives a predetermined storage area (for example, the RAM 73). A command buffer for a state command).

  The sub-sub control means 200B is roughly provided with an effect execution control means 250 and a sub-sub communication control means 270 with respect to the sub-main control means 200A configured as described above. The effect execution control means 250 includes a game effect execution control means 251 and a notification effect execution control means 252, and the sub-sub communication control means 270 includes an effect command reception means 271 and a state command transmission means 272. Each of the above-described means in the sub-sub control means 200B includes hardware such as a sub-sub CPU 75, ROM 76, RAM 77, and electronic circuit arranged on the sub-sub control board 70B shown in FIG. It is a functional representation of what is composed of wear.

(Means constituting the production execution control means 250)
The game effect execution control means 251 is configured to control the image display device 11, the speakers 15a, 15b, and the like based on the effect command from the sub main control means 200A and execute the above-described game effect.

  The notification effect execution control unit 252 is configured to control the image display device 11, the speakers 15a, 15b, and the like based on the effect command from the sub-main control unit 200A, and execute the notification effect described above.

(Means constituting sub-sub-communication control means 270)
The effect command receiving means 271 is configured to receive an effect command from the sub-main control means 200A and store it in a predetermined storage area such as the RAM 77 (for example, a command buffer for the received effect command).

  The status command transmission unit 272 is configured to transmit the above-described status command to the sub main control unit 200A.

  The transmission of the control command from the control command transmission unit 151, the transmission of the production command from the production command transmission unit 232, and the transmission of the state command from the state command transmission unit 272 are all performed by a serial communication method (parallel). You may make it carry out by a communication system). Each of the transmission means 151, 232, 272 has the same configuration, a command buffer (also referred to as “CB”) as a storage area for temporarily storing a command to be transmitted, and writing and reading of a command to be transmitted. And the like, and a command transmission unit that transmits a command by serial communication.

  The CB has a plurality of storage areas distinguished by respective addresses, and is configured so that 1-byte command data can be stored in each storage area. The command processing unit generates command data to be transmitted, writes the command data in the address area indicated by the CB write pointer, reads the previously written command data from the address area indicated by the CB read pointer, It is configured to write to the TDR (transmission data register) of the transmission unit. The command transmission unit is configured to move the command data written in the TDR to a TSR (transmission shift register), and serially convert and transmit the data. When the parallel communication method is used, previously written command data is read from the address area indicated by the CB read pointer, and the command data is output to a predetermined output port (output port for transmitting to the sub-control means). It is configured to transmit by writing to.

  One command in this embodiment normally has a 2-byte configuration (a checksum has a 1-byte configuration). The communication method is asynchronous (asynchronous), and has 1 stop bit and 1 parity bit (even parity) (communication method and command configuration can be changed as appropriate).

<Information storage area>
Next, the storage area of the main control means of the present embodiment will be described with additional reference to FIGS. As shown in the memory map of FIG. 21, the storage area of the main control unit 100 includes a ROM area where data can be read (corresponding to the ROM 62) and a RAM area where data can be written and read (corresponding to the RAM 63). And a register area in which data can be written and read, and an unused area. The ROM area is further divided into a plurality of areas such as a control area and a data area. In particular, the area from addresses “2FC0H” to “2FFFH” is used as a program management area.

  Various lookup tables are stored in the data area of the ROM. Specifically, the random number maximum value setting table shown in (A) of FIG. 22, the enemy counter subtraction lottery offset table shown in (B) of FIG. 22, (C) to (E) of FIG. Enemy counter subtraction lottery tables 1 to 5 shown in (B), damage set table shown in (C) of the same figure, winning number lottery placement number table shown in FIG. 24, and ART game shown in (A) and (B) of FIG. Number addition lottery offset tables 1 and 2, ART game number addition lottery tables 1 to 9 shown in (C) to (E) of FIG. 26 and (A) to (F) of FIG. 26, and number of ART games shown in FIG. An addition data table and the like are stored in the data area of the ROM.

  The random number maximum value setting table is a table that stores the maximum values of the 16-bit random numbers RL1 to RL1 to 3 and the 8-bit random numbers RS0 and RS1. Each maximum value of the 16-bit random numbers RL1 to RL1-3 is stored with the upper 8-bit numerical value and the lower 8-bit numerical value divided into two addresses (for example, the maximum value of the 16-bit random number RL1 is the address “1200H”). And the maximum value of each of the 8-bit random numbers RL0 and RL1 is stored in one address (for example, the maximum value of the 8-bit random number RL0 is stored in the address “1206H”). . This random number maximum value setting table is referred to every time the power is turned on to the slot machine 1, and the maximum value of each random number is set (the specific procedure will be described later).

  The enemy counter subtraction lottery offset table is a table for determining which of the enemy counter subtraction lottery tables 1 to 5 should be referred to when executing the enemy counter subtraction lottery, and is associated with the result of the combination determination. An offset value corresponding to the lottery group number is stored at each address. For example, when the lottery group number is 3, the address “1302H” is referred to, and the enemy counter subtraction lottery table 3 is referred to based on the offset value “18” stored therein.

  The enemy counter subtraction lottery tables 1 to 5 are lottery search data indicating the number of times the enemy counter subtraction lottery can be executed, lottery data indicating which address in the winning number lottery placement number data table should be referred to, and enemy counter subtraction lottery Is stored at each address. For example, the first address “1308H” of the enemy counter subtraction lottery table 1 stores a lottery search data value “0111111B” indicating that the enemy counter subtraction lottery can be executed a maximum of six times, and the address “1309H”. The lottery data value “4” indicating that the addresses of the winning number lottery number table to be referred to in the first enemy counter subtraction lottery are “1336H” and “1337H” is stored, and the address “130EH” An end designation data value “0” indicating that the counter subtraction lottery is ended is stored.

  The damage set table is a table referred to in order to determine a damage value indicating how much the numerical value of the enemy counter should be subtracted in the enemy counter subtraction lottery, and stores a predetermined subtraction value at each address. For example, “1” is stored as the damage value at the address “1320H” of the damage set table, and “10” is stored as the damage value at the address “1323H”.

  The winning number lottery placement number table stores, at each address, placement number data used in the winning number lottery executed during the enemy counter subtraction lottery or the loop addition lottery process. For example, “5” is stored as the data value of the number corresponding to the lottery data 4 in the addresses “1336H” and “1337H” of the winning number lottery number table, and the addresses “133AH” and “1335H” “5000” is stored as the data value of the number corresponding to the lottery data 57.

  The ART game number addition lottery offset tables 1 and 2 are tables for determining which of the ART game number addition lottery tables 1 to 9 should be referred to when executing the ART game number addition lottery. Is stored at each address. For example, in the lottery mode 3, the address “13D2H” is referred to in the ART game number addition lottery offset table 1, and the ART game number addition lottery table 5 is referred to based on the offset value “24” stored therein. In mode 6, the ART game number addition lottery offset table 2 is referred to the address “13DCH”, and the ART game number addition lottery table 8 is referred to based on the offset value “20” stored therein. ing. Note that the lottery mode affects the advantage in the ART game number addition lottery and is normally set to a predetermined lottery mode (for example, lottery mode 1), but has shifted to the ART start game mode. In some cases, other lottery modes may be set. For example, when the start lever 25 is operated in a game in the ART start game mode, the lottery mode is determined (one of the lottery modes 0 to 7 is selected). Although the determination of the lottery mode is performed regardless of the result of other lotteries such as the combination determination, it may be performed according to the determination result of the combination. In that case, when a YK number or the like having no setting difference is determined in the role determination, the lottery mode is determined, but when a YK number or the like having a setting difference is selected, the lottery mode is not determined and the initial setting is performed. (Lottery mode 1) may be left as it is.

  The ART game number addition lottery tables 1 to 9 include lottery search data indicating the number of times that the ART game number addition lottery can be executed, lottery data indicating which address of the winning number lottery number table, and the number of ART games. End designation data indicating that the addition lottery is ended is stored at each address. For example, in the top address “13E3H” of the ART game number addition lottery table 3, a lottery search data value “0111000B” indicating that the ART game number addition lottery can be executed a maximum of four times is stored, and the address “13E4H” The lottery data value “6” indicating that the addresses of the winning number lottery number table to be referred to in the first ART game number addition lottery are “133AH” and “133BH” is stored, and the address “13E7H” Stores an end designation data value “0” indicating that the ART game number addition lottery is to be ended.

  The ART game number addition data table stores, at each address, data on the number of additions to be added to the ART game number as a result of the ART game number addition lottery. For example, “5” is stored as the data value of the number of additions in the address “13F8H” of the ART game number addition data table, and “100” is stored as the data value of the number of additions in the address “13FCH”. .

  In the program management area (addresses “2FC0H” to “2FFFH”) of the ROM, as shown in FIG. 28, various data necessary for executing the program are stored. The stored data values and their contents are as shown in the figure. Hereinafter, data stored at several addresses will be described in detail. The address “2FE0H” stores data indicating the starting method, update clock, and random number sequence changing method of the 16-bit random numbers RL1 and RL0. Bit 7 of the same address is an area in which data indicating the selection method of activation method of 16-bit random number RL1 is stored, and when “0” is stored therein, the maximum value is set to activate. In the case where “1” is stored, the automatic activation is performed without setting the maximum value. Bit 6 of the same address is an area for storing data indicating the selection contents of the update clock of the 16-bit random number RL1, and when “0” is stored therein, it indicates that the internal clock is used as the update clock. , “1” indicates that the external clock (which may be divided by two) is used as the update clock. Bits 5 and 4 of the same address are areas for storing data indicating the setting contents of the random number sequence changing method (random number sequence change) of the 16-bit random number RL1, and “00” is stored therein. Indicates that the sequence of the random number sequence is not changed (the same sequence is made every week). When “01” is stored, it is changed by the program. When “10” is stored, 2 is displayed. This indicates that the change is made automatically from the first round, and when “11” is stored, the change is made automatically from the first round.

  Bit 3 of the same address is an area in which data indicating the selection method of the activation method of the 16-bit random number RL0 is stored, and bit 2 of the same address stores data indicating the selection content of the update clock of the 16-bit random number RL0. Bits 1 and 0 of the same address are areas for storing data indicating the setting contents of the random number sequence changing method (change of the arrangement of random number sequences) of the 16-bit random number RL0. The specific contents are based on bits 7 to 4 of the same address.

  The address “2FE1H” stores data indicating the activation method, update clock, and random number sequence change method of the 16-bit random numbers RL3 and RL2. Bit 7 of the same address is an area in which data indicating the selection contents of the activation method of the 16-bit random number RL3 is stored, and bit 6 of the same address stores data indicating the selection contents of the update clock of the 16-bit random number RL3. The bits 5 and 4 of the same address are areas for storing data indicating the setting contents of the random number sequence changing method (change of the arrangement of random number sequences) of the 16-bit random number RL3. Similarly, bit 3 of the same address is an area in which data indicating the selection contents of the activation method of the 16-bit random number RL2 is stored, and bit 2 of the same address indicates the selection contents of the update clock of the 16-bit random number RL2. Data is stored in the area, and bits 1 and 0 of the same address are used for storing data indicating the setting contents of the random number sequence changing method (changing the sequence of the random number sequence) of the 16-bit random number RL2. . Specific contents thereof are based on the address “2FE0H”.

  The address “2FE2H” stores data related to the start values of the 16-bit random numbers RL3, RL2, RL1, and RL0. Bit 7 of the same address is an area in which data indicating the setting content of the start value of 16-bit random number RL3 is stored. If “0” is stored therein, the start value is set to “0001H”. When “1” is stored, the start value is a value based on the ID number. Bit 6 of the same address is an area for storing data indicating the setting contents as to whether or not the start value of the 16-bit random number RL3 is changed each time the power is turned on, and “0” is stored there. Indicates that the start value is changed every time the power is turned on. If “1” is stored, the start value is not changed every time the power is turned on (for example, always set to the same start value). Show.

  Bit 5 of the same address is an area for storing data indicating the setting contents of the start value of 16-bit random number RL2. Bit 4 of the same address is changed every time the start value of 16-bit random number RL2 is turned on. It is an area for storing data indicating the setting contents for determining whether or not to perform. Also, bit 3 of the same address is an area for storing data indicating the setting contents of the start value of 16-bit random number RL1, and bit 2 of the same address is used every time the start value of 16-bit random number RL1 is turned on. It is an area for storing data indicating the setting contents for whether or not to change. Further, bit 1 of the same address is an area for storing data indicating the setting contents of the start value of 16-bit random number RL0, and bit 0 of the same address is used every time the start value of 16-bit random number RL0 is turned on. It is an area for storing data indicating the setting contents for whether or not to change. The specific contents are based on bits 7 and 6 of the same address.

  The address “2FE3H” stores data indicating the activation method, update clock, and random number sequence change method of the 8-bit random numbers RS1 and RS0. Bit 7 of the same address is an area in which data indicating the selection contents of the activation method of the 8-bit random number RS1 is stored, and when “0” is stored therein, the maximum value is set to activate. In the case where “1” is stored, the automatic activation is performed without setting the maximum value. Bit 6 of the same address is an area in which data indicating the selection contents of the update clock of the 8-bit random number RS1 is stored. When “0” is stored therein, the internal clock is used as the update clock. , “1” indicates that the external clock (which may be divided by two) is used as the update clock. Bits 5 and 4 of the same address are areas for storing data indicating the setting contents of the random number sequence changing method (changing the arrangement of random number sequences) of the update clock of the 8-bit random number RS1, and “00” is stored therein. If it is, it indicates that the sequence of the random number sequence is not changed (the same sequence is made every week). If “01” is stored, it indicates that it is changed by the program, and “10” is stored. This indicates that the change is automatically made from the second round, and when “11” is stored, the change is made automatically from the first round.

  Bit 3 of the same address is an area in which data indicating the selection contents of the activation method of the 8-bit random number RS0 is stored, and bit 2 of the same address stores data indicating the selection contents of the update clock of the 8-bit random number RS0. Bits 1 and 0 of the same address are areas in which data indicating the setting contents of the random number sequence changing method (changing the arrangement of random number sequences) of the 8-bit random number RS0 is stored. The specific contents are based on bits 7 to 4 of the same address.

  The address “2FE4H” stores data indicating the activation method, update clock, and random number sequence change method of the 8-bit random numbers RS3 and RS2. Bit 7 of the same address is an area in which data indicating the selection content of the activation method of the 8-bit random number RS3 is stored, and bit 6 of the address stores data indicating the selection content of the update clock of the 8-bit random number RS3. The bits 5 and 4 of the same address are areas for storing data indicating the setting contents of the random number sequence changing method (changing the arrangement of random number sequences) of the 8-bit random number RS3. Similarly, bit 3 of the same address is an area for storing data indicating the selection method of the activation method of the 8-bit random number RS2, and bit 2 of the same address indicates the selection content of the update clock of the 8-bit random number RS2. The data is an area where data is stored, and bits 1 and 0 of the same address are areas where data indicating the setting contents of the random number sequence changing method (changing the arrangement of the random number sequence) of the 8-bit random number RS2 is stored. . Specific contents thereof are based on the address “2FE3H”.

  As shown in FIG. 29, the RAM stores various data that are written and read when the program is executed. The stored data values and their contents are as shown in the figure, and data stored at several addresses will be specifically described below. The address “F018H” is an area in which data indicating the bonus operation type is stored. This address stores data “00000011B” when RB-A and B are operating, stores data “00000010B” when BB-B to E are operating, and BB-A When is operating, data “00000001B” is stored. The address “F033H” is an area in which data indicating a symbol combination display flag is stored. This address stores data “00010000B” when the re-game operation symbol is displayed, and stores data “00001000B” when the RB operation symbol is displayed among the bonus operation symbols. When the BB action symbol is displayed, data “00000100B” is stored.

  The address “F060H” is an area in which data indicating a lottery group number is stored. This address stores the value (any one of 1 to 9) when the YK number determined by the combination determination and the lottery group number associated with the YYK number are determined. The address “F087H” is an area in which data indicating the value of the ART storage counter is stored. This address stores “0” as an initial value, and every time an ART winning is obtained in an ART lottery or the like, “1” is added to the stored value (the upper limit value is “255”). The address “F089H” is an area in which data indicating the value of the enemy counter is stored. This address stores “20” as an initial value, and every time a damage value is determined in the enemy counter subtraction lottery, a value corresponding to the damage value is subtracted from the stored value.

  The address “F08EH” is used as a buffer area (also referred to as “lottery table 2 storage buffer”) in which any address value of the ART game number addition lottery tables 1 to 9 is stored when the loop addition lottery is performed. The

  The address “F090H” is used as a storage area for information of the first jewel acquired in the ART mode (also referred to as “hold 1” as the first exercising jewel in the ART end mode). When “1” is stored in the address, it indicates that there is a jewel A, when “2” is stored, it indicates that there is a jewel B, and when “3” is stored, a jewel. “C” is present, and “0” is stored, indicating that there is no jewel. The address “F091H” is used as a storage area for information of the second jewel (also referred to as “hold 2”) acquired in the ART mode, and the address “F092H” is the third jewel (“hold”). 3 "), the address" F093H "is used as the information storage area for the fourth gem (also referred to as" hold 4 "), and the address" F094H " Used as a storage area for information of the fifth jewel (also referred to as “hold 5”). Specific contents thereof are based on the address “F090H”.

  The address “F095H” is used as a storage area for the number of jewels A acquired after the sixth in the ART mode. “1” is added to the address every time a jewel A is acquired after the sixth. The initial value is “0”, and up to “255” can be stored. The address “F096H” is used as a storage area for the number of jewels B acquired after the sixth in the ART mode, and the address “F097H” is the jewel C acquired after the sixth in the ART mode. Used as a number of storage areas. Specific contents thereof are based on the address “F095H”.

  As shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, the register stores various data that are written and read when the program is executed. The stored data values and their contents are as shown in the figure, and data stored at several addresses will be specifically described below. Bit 0 of the address “FE00H” is used as a register for controlling access to the RAM (also referred to as “RAM access control register”). In this bit 0, “0” (initial value) is stored when access to the RAM is prohibited, and “1” is stored when access to the RAM is permitted.

  The addresses “FE67H” and “FE68H” are used as registers for setting the maximum value of the 16-bit random number RL0 (also referred to as “maximum value setting register”), and bits 15 to 0 (bits 15 to 8 are two addresses). 8 bits of one address (for example, lower address), and bits 7 to 0 indicate 8 bits of the other address (the same applies hereinafter), the maximum value of 16-bit random number RL0 every time the power is turned on. (For example, the upper 8 bits of the maximum value are stored in bits 15 to 8 and the lower 8 bits are stored in bits 7 to 0) (when the maximum value is not set, the initial value “FFFFH” is automatically stored) ) Similarly, the addresses “FE69H” and “FE6AH” are used as the maximum value setting registers of the 16-bit random number RL1, and the addresses “FE6BH” and “FE6CH” are used as the maximum value setting registers of the 16-bit random number RL2. The addresses “FE6DH” and “FE6EH” are used as registers for setting the maximum value of the 16-bit random number RL3. Specific contents thereof are based on addresses “FE67H” and “FE68H”.

  The address “FE6FH” is used as a register for setting the maximum value of the 8-bit random number RS0. The bits 7 to 0 store the maximum value of the 8-bit random number RL0 every time the power is turned on (set the maximum value). If not, the initial value “FFH” is automatically stored). Similarly, the address “FE70H” is used as a maximum value setting register for the 8-bit random number RS1, the address “FE71H” is used as a maximum value setting register for the 8-bit random number RS2, and the address “FE72H” is 8 Used as a register for setting the maximum value of the bit random number RS3. The specific contents are based on the address “FE6FH”.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the maximum values are set for the 16-bit random numbers RL1 to RL3 and the 8-bit random numbers RS0 and RS1, and the maximum values for the 16-bit random numbers RL0 and the 8-bit random numbers RS2 and RS3. Is not set (see FIG. 22). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 30, the address of the maximum value setting register for setting the maximum value is continuous from “FE69H” to “FE70H”, which is intentional. . That is, in this embodiment, the random number for setting the maximum value is determined so that the addresses of the maximum value setting register for setting the maximum value are continuous. By setting in this way, it is possible to simplify the processing procedure (program) for setting the maximum value of the random number in the program start processing described later, so that the processing load is reduced. Specifically, the random number maximum value setting register and the random number maximum value setting start register are set in the program start processing by making the addresses of the random number maximum value setting registers for setting the maximum value continuous. After performing the process and the process of setting the random number maximum value setting byte count, the maximum value can be set for all the random numbers that set the maximum value by repeatedly executing the same process (random number maximum value setting). Therefore, the processing load can be reduced. On the other hand, if the address of the random number maximum value setting register for setting the maximum value is discontinuous, in the program start process, the process for setting the random number maximum value setting table and the random number maximum value setting start register are set. Since the processing and the processing for setting the maximum random number setting byte number have to be performed for each random number whose address is discontinuous, the processing load increases.

  Address “FE73H” is a register (also referred to as “random number sequence change register”) for changing the sequence of random number sequences generated by 8-bit random numbers RS3 to RS0 and 16-bit random numbers RL3 to RL0. Only if it is selected to be changed by the program. Bit 7 of the address is used as a bit (also referred to as “random number sequence change request bit”) requesting to change the sequence of the random number sequence generated by the 8-bit random number RS3. When “1” is stored in this bit, the sequence of the random number sequence is changed from the next cycle, and the stored value is cleared (“0” is written). When “0” is stored in this bit, the sequence of the random number sequence is not changed even in the next cycle. Bit 6 of the address is used as a random number sequence change request bit for generating an 8-bit random number RS2, bit 5 is used as a random number sequence change request bit of the 8-bit random number RS1, and bit 4 is an 8-bit random number RS0. Used as a random number sequence change request bit. Similarly, bit 3 of the address is used as a random number sequence change request bit of 16-bit random number RL3, bit 2 is used as a random number sequence change request bit of 16-bit random number RL2, and bit 1 is 16-bit random number RL1. And the bit 0 is used as a random number sequence change request bit of the 16-bit random number RL0. Their specific contents are based on bit 7.

  The address “FE74H” is a register for taking in (latching) a random value (also referred to as “random number latch request register”), and is used only when an external clock is used as an update clock. Bit 7 of the address is used as a bit (also referred to as “random number latch request bit”) for requesting to fetch a random value generated by the 8-bit random number RS3. When “1” is stored in this bit, a random value is fetched, and when fetched, this bit is cleared (“0” is written). When “0” is stored in this bit, a random value is not captured. Bit 6 of the address is used as a random value latch request bit of 8-bit random number RS2, bit 5 is used as a random value latch request bit of 8-bit random number RS1, and bit 4 is a random value of 8-bit random number RS0. Used as a latch request bit. Similarly, bit 3 of the address is used as a random value latch request bit of 16-bit random number RL3, bit 2 is used as a random value latch request bit of 16-bit random number RL2, and bit 1 is 16-bit random number RL1. And the bit 0 is used as a random value latch request bit of the 16-bit random number RL0. Their specific contents are based on bit 7.

  The address “FE75H” is a register (also referred to as “random number latch flag register”) for indicating that a random number value has been taken in, and is used only when an external clock is used as an update clock. Bit 7 of the address is used as a bit (also referred to as “random number latch flag bit”) indicating that a random value generated by 8-bit random number RS3 has been taken. When “1” is stored in this bit, it indicates that the random number value has been taken in. When the fetched random number value is read, this bit is cleared (“0” is written). When “0” is stored in this bit, it indicates that a random value has not been captured. Bit 6 of the address is used as a random value latch flag bit of 8-bit random number RS2, bit 5 is used as a random value latch flag bit of 8-bit random number RS1, and bit 4 is a random value of 8-bit random number RS0. Used as a latch flag bit. Similarly, bit 3 of the address is used as a random value latch flag bit of 16-bit random number RL3, bit 2 is used as a random value latch flag bit of 16-bit random number RL2, and bit 1 is 16-bit random number RL1. Random number value latch flag bit, and bit 0 is used as a 16-bit random number RL0 random value latch flag bit. Their specific contents are based on bit 7.

  The addresses “FE76H” and “FE77H” are registers (also referred to as “random number latch registers”) into which random numbers generated by the 16-bit random number RL3 are fetched (also referred to as “random number latch registers”). Only used. When a random number value is taken into the address, the corresponding bit (bit 3 in this case) of the random value latch flag register (address “FE75H”) is set (“1” is written). Similarly, the addresses “FE78H” and “FE79H” are used as random number latch registers for the 16-bit random number RL2, and the addresses “FE7AH” and “FE7BH” are used as random number latch registers for the 16-bit random number RL1. “FE7CH” and “FE7DH” are used as a random value latch register of the 16-bit random number RL0. Specific contents thereof are based on the addresses “FE76H” and “FE77H”.

  The address “FE7EH” is a random value latch register that takes in (latches) a random value generated by the 8-bit random number RS3, and is used only when an external clock is used as an update clock. When a random value is taken into the address, the corresponding bit (bit 7 in this case) of the random value latch flag register (address “FE75H”) is set (“1” is written). Similarly, the address “FE7FH” is used as a random value latch register for the 8-bit random number RS2, the address “FE80H” is used as a random value latch register for the 8-bit random number RS1, and the address “FE81H” is an 8-bit random number. Used as a random value latch register for RS0. The specific contents are based on the address “FE7EH”.

<Processing in CZ medium mode (control of ART winning expectation)>
Next, the processing contents during the stay in the CZ mode will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, the mid-CZ mode is a game mode of an advantageous section aiming for ART winning, and is set for a predetermined period (for example, 16 games). In CZ mode, enemy counter subtraction lottery and CZ ART lottery are performed on the main control means side. The enemy counter subtraction lottery is an ART-related lottery performed with the aim of setting the value of the enemy counter (initial value “20”) to “0” in a game other than the final game in the CZ mid mode. Based on the lottery group number) and a random value generated by a 16-bit random number (for example, 16-bit random number RL1) having a maximum value set to “9999”, a damage value indicating a subtraction value of the enemy counter is selected. When the damage value is selected, the value is subtracted from the enemy counter, and when the enemy counter value becomes “0”, the ART is selected, and the CZ in-mode is ended even before the final game (in this case, in the CZ ART lottery is not performed). The information on the value of the enemy counter is transmitted to the sub-control means side at an appropriate timing as one of the control commands (also referred to as “enemy counter value command”) (damage value information may be transmitted). .

The ART lottery during CZ is an ART-related lottery performed in the final game in the CZ mode with the aim of winning ART, and the enemy counter value at that time and an 8-bit random number with the maximum value set to “99” (for example, , An 8-bit random number RS0) is generated, and it is determined whether or not the ART is won. The determination is made based on the following formula (P).
Random number <100-Enemy counter value x 5 (P)
That is, when the expression (P) is satisfied (when the read random number value is smaller than the value obtained by subtracting the value obtained by multiplying the enemy counter value by 5 from 100), it is determined that the ART is won, and when the expression is not satisfied It is determined that the ART is not won. For example, when the enemy counter value is “20”, the value on the right side of the equation (P) is “0”. Since the read random number value is a numerical value in the range of “0 to 99”, the expression (P) is not satisfied at this time (winning probability 0%). When the enemy counter value is “19”, the value on the right side of the equation (P) is “5”. At this time, if the read random number value is a numerical value in the range of “0 to 4”, the expression (P) is satisfied, so that the winning probability is 5%. Similarly, when the enemy counter value is “18”, the value on the right side of the equation (P) is “10”, the winning probability is 10%, and when the enemy counter value is “17”, the value on the right side of the equation (P) is When the value is “15” and the winning probability is 15%, the enemy counter value is “2”, the value on the right side of the formula (P) is “90”, the winning probability is 90%, and the enemy counter value When “1” is “1”, the value on the right side of the formula (P) is “95”, and the winning probability is 95%.

  As described above, the enemy counter value (1 to 20) when performing the ART lottery in CZ and the probability of winning the ART accurately correspond to each other, and the winning probability when the enemy counter value fluctuates by “1”. The rate of change is exactly 5% (Every time the enemy counter value decreases by 1, the winning probability increases by exactly 5%). This is an effect obtained by setting the numerical value range of the random number sequence used for the lottery to “100 (0 to 99)”. That is, “100” is a numerical value suitable for a percentage. When the numerical range of the enemy counter at the time of the lottery is “20”, as described above, when the enemy counter value changes by “1”, the winning probability is It varies by exactly 5%. The numerical range of the enemy counter is not limited to “20”. Similarly, the enemy counter value can be set to “10”, “25”, “50”, “100”, etc., which are common divisors of “100”. The rate of change of the winning probability when the value fluctuates by "1" is an exact integer value (for example, when the enemy counter value range is "50", the winning probability is correct when the enemy counter value fluctuates by "1") Fluctuate by 2%). When the numerical range of the enemy counter is “10”, the equation (P) is “random value <100−enemy counter value × 10”, and when the numerical range of the enemy counter is “25”, the equation (P) is When “random number <100−enemy counter value × 4” and the numerical value range of the enemy counter is “50”, the expression (P) becomes “random number <100−enemy counter value × 2” and the numerical value of the enemy counter. When the range is “100”, the expression (P) becomes “random value <100−enemy counter value”.

In the CZ middle mode, a predetermined image effect (also referred to as “battle effect”) is performed by the image display device 11 on the sub-control means side. In this battle effect, for example, images of scenes in which a teammate character is in battle (battle) with an enemy character are sequentially displayed, and the displayed image can be changed according to the result of the enemy counter subtraction lottery or the like. It is configured. In addition to this battle effect, an effect (also referred to as “expectation level display effect”) of displaying the degree of expectation that the ART winning is obtained in the CZ ART lottery is performed (see FIG. 32A). The display of the expected level in the expected level display effect is performed based on the following formula (Q).
Expectation degree = 100−enemy counter value × 5 (Q)
The right side of the formula (Q) is the same as the right side of the formula (P), and its value exactly matches the probability that it is determined that the ART is won in the CZ ART lottery. That is, the numerical value displayed as the degree of expectation accurately indicates the winning probability in the CZ ART lottery. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from having an impression that the displayed expectation is different from the actual winning probability or that it is different from the actual winning probability and the interest of the game is reduced. It is possible. When the enemy counter value range is “10”, the equation (Q) is “expectation = 100−enemy counter value × 10”, and when the enemy counter value range is “25”, the equation (Q) is When “Expectation = 100−Enemy counter value × 4” and the numerical range of the enemy counter is “50”, the equation (Q) becomes “Expectation = 100−Enemy counter value × 2” and the numerical value of the enemy counter When the range is “100”, the equation (Q) becomes “expectation = 100−enemy counter value”.

  In the present embodiment, the expectation level display effect is configured to display the expected level of the value that matches the actual winning probability based on the enemy counter value. For example, until the final game, the actual winning level is displayed. An expectation degree with a value lower than the probability may be displayed, and an expectation degree with a value that matches the actual winning probability in the final game may be displayed. When displaying the degree of expectation with a value lower than the actual winning probability, when there is no enemy counter subtraction lottery, or when there is no enemy counter subtraction due to subtraction of the enemy counter subtraction lottery, etc. Alternatively, the expected value may be displayed by adding the value of the lower displayed value. In that case, in the battle effect, an image indicating that the enemy counter was not subtracted may be displayed, and in spite of this, the contradictory effect that the numerical value of the expectation increases may be performed. You may display the image which shows that there existed. In any case, it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Further, when the enemy counter value reaches “0” before the final game, the ART win is confirmed, so the expectation may be displayed as “100”, or a number that the player is interested in (for example, , “77” or “777” or the like, a number such as a lucky number) may be displayed to give the player a sense of accomplishment.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the YK number with a setting difference is not used as a lottery opportunity for ART-related lottery. For this reason, if there is a YK number with a setting difference that belongs to a rare role winning, it cannot be used as a lottery opportunity for the enemy counter subtraction lottery. Therefore, even if a rare role winning with a setting difference is obtained, The value is never subtracted. However, in conventional slot machines, it is often set to increase the possibility of obtaining a lottery result that is advantageous to the player when a rare role is won. ) Etc., it is assumed that a player who knows that a rare role has been won expects that the value of the enemy counter is subtracted (the expected value display value in the expected degree display effect is added). Nevertheless, if the chance that the value of the enemy counter is not subtracted increases, the player's expectation is betrayed, and the interest of the game may be reduced. Therefore, it is possible that all the rare role winnings are not set, and that the enemy counter subtraction lottery is always performed at the time of rare winning, so that the opportunity to decrement the enemy counter value may be increased. However, in conventional slot machines, the player may use rare role winning as a basis for determining the set rank (for example, if the number of rare role wins is determined to be high, etc.) There is also a desire to have a rare role election with a difference. Then, for example, a winning I (weak cherry) with no setting difference and a winning I2 (weak cherry) with a setting difference are provided (both are the same symbol combination that is stopped and displayed so that it cannot be determined which one has been won) It will be).

  Therefore, the gameability in the CZ middle mode (the display of the expected level in the enemy counter subtraction lottery and the expected level display effect) may be set as follows. First, in the first game in the CZ mode, the enemy counter subtraction lottery is performed regardless of the result of the role determination, and even if the damage value is obtained by this lottery (the lottery in the first game must be damaged) Value may be acquired), and the display value of the expected level in the expected level display effect remains “0”. In principle, the damage value acquired at this time is reflected in the display value of the expected level in the final game, but a part of the damage value can also be reflected in the midway game. In addition, a rare role winning with a setting difference and a rare role winning without a setting difference will be provided. At this time, the symbol combination to be stopped and displayed is set to be the same regardless of which rare winning combination is obtained. When a rare role winning with a setting difference is obtained in two or more games, the expectation display is displayed even though the enemy counter subtraction lottery is not actually performed and therefore the enemy counter is not subtracted. The display value of the degree of expectation in the production is increased (a case where it is not increased may be provided). In addition, the increase value of the expectation at this time is assumed to reflect a part of the damage value acquired in the first game. Furthermore, even if a rare role election with no setting difference is obtained, and the enemy counter subtraction lottery is performed, but the damage value is not obtained, the expected value display value is increased, or the actually acquired damage value The expected value may be increased so that more damage values are obtained. In this way, while setting a rare role winning with a setting difference so that the set rank can be distinguished, the appropriate expectation degree is finally reached without impairing the player's expectation at the time of rare role winning. Since it becomes possible to display, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

  For example, it is assumed that the enemy counter value range is “20” and the enemy counter value becomes “18” in the first game. However, the expected degree displayed at this time remains 0% (actually 10%). After that, when a rare role winning with a setting difference is obtained, the expected degree of display is set to 5% (actually 10%). In the final game, the expected display level is 10% (actually 10%). As another example, it is assumed that the enemy counter value range is “20” and the enemy counter value becomes “18” in the first game. However, the expected degree displayed at this time remains 0% (actually 10%). After that, a rare role winning with no setting difference is obtained, and when the enemy counter subtraction lottery is performed to obtain the damage value “1” and the enemy counter value becomes “17”, the expected degree of display is 5 % (Actually 15%). Further, after that, when a rare role winning with a setting difference is obtained, the expected degree of display is set to 10% (actually 15%). In the final game, the expected degree of display is 15% (actually 15%). Thus, it is meaningful to display a part when a rare role winning with a setting difference is obtained. If all are displayed, there will be no increase in the final game. When a rare role winning with a setting difference is obtained, it will be understood that it was used. That is, it is understood that the enemy counter subtraction lottery was not performed when a rare combination winning with a setting difference is obtained.

<Processing details of ART start mode (loop addition lottery)>
Next, the processing contents during staying in the ART start mode will be described with additional reference to FIG. As described above, the ART start mode is a game mode of an advantageous section for determining the number of ART games, and is set only for one game. In the ART start mode, a loop addition lottery is performed on the main control means side, thereby determining the number of ART games. The loop addition lottery is an ART-related lottery executed a plurality of times in one game while staying in the ART start mode. The lottery mode and an 8-bit random number (for example, an 8-bit random number RS0) with the maximum value set to “199” The number of ART games is determined based on the generated random number value. In the loop addition lottery, random numbers are continuously read out a plurality of times in a short period. For this reason, there is a concern that a situation occurs in which the 8-bit random number is read a plurality of times within one cycle, thereby changing the lottery probability. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a process of waiting for interruption is inserted so that a certain amount of time elapses between reading of the random number value and reading of the next random number value, or checking whether the waiting time for updating the random number has elapsed. I do. Further, the value of the R register is added so that the read random number value is not the same every time. The information on the number of ART games determined by the loop addition lottery is appropriately transmitted to the sub-control means as one of the control commands (also referred to as “ART game number command”). For example, when the number of ART games is determined by a plurality of loop addition lotteries, information on the number of ART games for the determined number of times is separately transmitted, or determined by a loop addition lottery for a predetermined number of times. It is possible to transmit information on the total number of ART games, or transmit only information on the total value of the finally determined number of ART games. In the present embodiment, 16-bit random numbers are not used in the loop addition lottery. This is because a 16-bit random number has a long period, and when used in a loop addition lottery, when a random number value is continuously read out a plurality of times in a short period, the random number value is read out a plurality of times within one period of the random number. This is because there is a higher possibility that a situation will occur than when 8-bit random numbers are used. Even if it is a long cycle, it is only necessary to insert a process waiting for interruption so that a certain amount of time elapses. However, in this case, there is a problem that it takes a considerable time until all processes are completed. On the other hand, since the 8-bit random number has a shorter period than the 16-bit random number, the 8-bit random number is more suitable than the 16-bit random number for use in a lottery in which a random number value is read a plurality of times in a short period such as a loop addition lottery. Yes.

  In the ART start mode, a predetermined notification effect (also referred to as “ART game number notification effect”) is performed on the sub-control means side. This ART game number notification effect notifies the player of the determined ART game number using the image display device 11 or the like, and is based on the information of the ART game number command transmitted from the main control means side. Is performed (see FIG. 32B). When the ART game number command is transmitted a plurality of times, the number of ART games may be notified every time they are received, or the final number of ART games may be notified. You may alert | report collectively. Also, when notifying the number of ART games divided into a plurality of times, it is displayed a little until halfway and notices that it has greatly increased at the end, or “??? It may be possible to improve the interest of the game by notifying the player that the number of games is not known.

<Processing during ART mode (Jewelry lottery)>
Next, the processing contents during the stay in the ART mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 (A) and 33 (B). As described above, the ART mode is an advantageous section game mode in which a large number of game medals are expected to be obtained by frequently executing push-in prize winning navigation. In the ART mode, a jewel acquisition lottery is performed on the main control means side, thereby acquiring a jewel that is a right to execute the ART resetting lottery. There are three types of jewels, jewel A, jewel B, and jewel C, and the jewels are set so that the advantage increases in the order of jewel A <jewel B <jewel C. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the jewel A is executed once per ART resetting lottery, the jewel B is executed three times per ART resetting lottery, and the jewel C is 5 per piece. It is set to execute the ART resetting lottery. As another aspect, the probability that the ART winning is obtained in the ART resetting lottery may be set such that the jewel A <the jewel B <the jewel C increases in this order.

  The jewel acquisition lottery is performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a predetermined combination determination result (lottery group number) is obtained or a predetermined game operation is performed) while staying in the ART mode. Related lottery. In the jewel acquisition lottery, the probability that a jewel can be acquired is set so as to increase in the order of jewel C <jewel B <jewel A, for example. When a jewel is acquired in the jewel acquisition lottery, the first to fifth items are stored together with the type of acquired jewels. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29, the first acquired gem is stored as hold 1, the type is stored in the address “F090H” of the built-in RAM, and the second acquired gem is stored as 2. The type is stored in the address “F091H”. Similarly, the gems acquired from the third to the fifth are stored in the addresses “F092H” to “F094H” as “hold 3” to “hold 5”. The jewels acquired after the sixth piece are not stored in the order of acquisition, and the number of acquisitions is stored for each type from addresses “F095H” to “F097H”.

  In the ART mode, it is possible to acquire a large number of jewels, and storing the order and type acquired for all of them will press the storage area of the RAM. Therefore, in this embodiment, for the first five, the order and type acquired are stored, but for the sixth and subsequent, the number and type of jewels acquired are managed by storing the number acquired. The storage area used for is set to be small. Note that the information on the jewels acquired by the jewel acquisition lottery is appropriately transmitted to the sub-control means as one of the control commands (also referred to as “jewel card status command”). Specifically, at least during the stay in the ART mode or the ART end mode, the information on the number of the holdings 1 to 5 and the jewels A, B, and C (information on the RAM addresses “F090H” to “F097H”) is It is transmitted to the sub-control means side as a jewel status command.

  Further, in the ART mode, a predetermined image effect (also referred to as “jewel acquisition effect”) is performed on the sub-control means side. This jewel acquisition effect notifies the player that the jewel has been acquired using the image display device 11 or the like, and is performed based on information of a jewel acquisition command transmitted from the main control means side. As a specific aspect of the jewel acquisition effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 33 (A), the first to fifth jewels are classified according to the type of jewels (in the figure, jewels A, B, and C respectively). , ○, △, and ☆) are displayed so that the display color can be changed (the display color may be changed depending on the type). Only the sum of the number of acquisitions of C) may be displayed (the number of acquisitions may not be displayed, or the number of acquisitions may not be displayed, but the mode of the image (the background color or the shape of the jewel container may not be displayed). Or color) may be changed). The types of jewels displayed from the first to the fifth item may all display correct information, and some jewels may display information different from the actual type. For example, when the jewel B is acquired, it can be displayed as if the jewel A was acquired, and when the jewel C is acquired, it can be displayed as if the jewel A or B was acquired. In the left diagram and the center diagram of FIG. 33, C indicates that the actual gem acquired as the second piece is the gem C, but the display is the gem A. Hereinafter, displaying a type of jewel different from the type of jewel actually acquired in this way is also referred to as “mask display (gase display)”.

  When performing mask display, the display mode can be changed (also referred to as “pending change display”) according to the progress of the game. For example, if you actually acquired the second jewel C, but displayed as if you acquired jewel A, you could not acquire the jewel in subsequent games (may be the next game or after several games). At that time (when the jewel acquisition lottery was performed but the game was lost), the second jewel (hold 2) displayed as jewel A can be re-displayed as jewel C (may be jewel B). When hold change display is performed or when there is a possibility of performing change, the display mode of the gemstone displayed as a mask is changed to a different mode (for example, flashing display or semi-transparent display) (“display mode”) It may also be referred to as “change”) to give the player a sense of expectation.

  In a game in which a lottery acquisition lottery is performed, regardless of whether or not the gem has been acquired, a common presentation (common productions 1 and 2 in FIG. 33B) is performed, and then the gem is actually acquired. May switch to the effect at the time of jewel acquisition (individual effect 1 in FIG. 33 (B)), and if the jewel is not acquired, it may be switched to the effect on hold change display (individual effect 2 in FIG. 33 (B)). . This makes it possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the acquisition of the gem until it is displayed whether or not the gem has been acquired, and even if the gem cannot be acquired, the type of the gem changes to a good one. The player can have the impression that such a privilege has been obtained (the type of jewel changes only in the display mode, and the acquired jewel is actually changing However, since the player can give an impression that the acquired jewel has changed (it may have been won by a change lottery that does not actually exist), there is a sense of expectation for acquiring the jewel. It can be prevented from being greatly damaged. The gems for which the hold change display is performed may be determined by lottery, or may be determined according to the order in which the masks are displayed (only when the hold change display is possible), and the gems whose display mode is changed are given priority. May be determined (only if hold change display is possible).

  Whether or not to perform the hold change display can be determined as appropriate, but may be determined according to the result of the combination determination and the result of the jewel acquisition lottery. For example, when the jewel winning probability (probability that a jewel can be acquired) in the jewel acquisition lottery is changed according to the result of the role determination, the winning combination determination result (70%) is set as a jewel winning probability ( For example, it is assumed that there is a weak cherry) and a combination determination result (for example, strong cherry) in which the jewel winning probability is set higher (for example, 90%). At this time, when a weak cherry is won but a gem cannot be acquired, or when a strong cherry is won but a gem cannot be acquired, a pending change display may be performed. In such a case, when such a situation occurs, the hold change display may be performed without fail, or whether or not the hold change display is performed by lottery may be determined.

  Pending a weak cherry but not winning a jewel (also referred to as a “weak regret case”), or winning a strong cherry but not winning a jewel (also referred to as a “strong regret case”) The ratio of the change display may be changed. For example, a player who has won a jewel with a very high probability of winning a jewel is considered to have a greater disappointment than a weak regret case because he believes that the player is more disappointed when he does not win the jewel. May set a high ratio for performing the hold change display. On the other hand, if the hold change display is made in the strong disappointment case, the player's disappointment that he could not acquire the gem despite having assigned a strong cherry will be strengthened instead of the strong disappointment case, One may set a higher ratio for performing the hold change display. In addition, it is possible to determine the ratio of the pending change display in the weak and unfortunate case by lottery, or to change the number according to the number of acquired jewels, the number of games, the number of executed jewel acquisition lotteries, and the like.

<Processing details of ART end mode (Jewel Jewel Re-selection Lottery, Jewel Jewel Extraction Lottery)>
Next, the processing content while staying in the ART end mode will be described with reference to FIG. 33 (C). As described above, the ART end mode is an advantageous section game mode that is set after the ART-in-progress mode is ended by exhausting the number of ART games. In the ART end mode, the ART re-setting lottery and the gem take-out lottery are performed on the main control means side. The ART resetting lottery is an ART-related lottery that aims to win the ART by exercising the right of the jewel that was acquired during the ART mode. When the jewel that exercises the right is jewel A, one game (one game), Will be played 3 times (3 games), and 5 times (5 games) for Jewel C. The jewels that exercise the right are the jewels in the order of acquisition (the order from the hold 1 to the hold 5) from the first to the fifth, and the sixth and subsequent jewels are determined by a lottery drawing lottery. When the first (hold 1) gem is exercised, the hold 2 information (information of RAM address “F091H”) is moved up to hold 1 and stored. Similarly, information on hold 3 to hold 5 (information from RAM addresses “F092H” to “F094H”) is moved up from hold 2 to hold 4 and stored, and the information on hold 5 is cleared. Note that the information indicating the result of the ART reset lottery is one of the control commands (also referred to as “ART reset lottery result command”), for example, every time an ART reset lottery is performed (whether it is an ART win) Information) is transmitted to the sub-control means side.

  The lottery drawing lottery is an ART-related lottery that determines the order of the exercise of the sixth and subsequent gems. In this embodiment, the type of gems to exercise the rights is first decided by lottery. If there is a jewel of the type determined here, “1” is subtracted from the information on the number of jewels of that type, and the information on the jewel is written in the hold 5 (this process is also referred to as “removal process”). On the other hand, if there is no jewel of the determined type, the presence / absence of jewel A is determined, and if jewel A is present, the removal process is performed. When there is no jewel B, the presence / absence of the jewel B is determined. When there is the jewel B, the removal process is performed. When there is no jewel B, the presence / absence of the jewel C is determined. The removal process is performed. As described above, in this embodiment, the type of the jewel that exercises the right is first determined at random by lottery, and when there is no jewel of the type determined there, a predetermined order (the order of jewel A → jewel B → jewel C). The presence or absence of a gem is confirmed and the gem that has been confirmed to be present first is taken out, but another mode may be adopted. For example, the presence / absence of a jewel is confirmed in a predetermined order (for example, the order of jewel A → jewel B → jewel C), and the first confirmed jewel is taken out, Prepare a plurality of patterns (for example, a pattern of jewel A → jewel B → jewel C, jewel B → jewel A → jewel C pattern, jewel C → jewel A → jewel B pattern). One of the patterns can be determined each time by lottery.

  Further, the probability (also referred to as “removal probability”) of selecting a jewel to be taken out (next exercised) may be changed according to the type of jewel. For example, the most difficult to obtain gem C has the lowest takeout probability (for example, 5%), the most easily obtainable Jewel A has the highest take probability (for example, 80%), and the takeout probability of the gem B is It may be set between them (for example, 15%). Further, the probability of taking out each of the three types of jewels may be determined according to the ratio of the number of each type of jewels acquired with respect to the total number of jewels acquired after the sixth item. For example, if you have acquired the same number of jewels A, B, and C (for example, one each), set each take-off probability to “1/3”, 7 jewels A, 2 jewels B, In the case where one C has been acquired, the extraction probability of each C may be set to “7/10”, “2/10”, “1/10”, and the like. In that case, the respective extraction probabilities may be fixed, or may be appropriately changed according to the actual extraction situation or the like. For example, if 3 jewels A, 1 jewel B, and 1 jewel C remain due to the removal, the extraction probabilities are “3/5”, “1/5”, “ For example, it may be changed to “1/5”. Further, in order to prevent the jewel B and the jewel C from being exercised right first and leaving only a lot of jewels A, the jewel B and the jewel C are continuously taken out a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times). Otherwise, it will not be removed (or 9 if there are only 9 jewels A), or once jewel B or jewel C is removed once, the jewel A will always be Restrictions may be provided such that it is removed (or 4 times if there are only 4 jewels A), or either jewel B or jewel C is always removed last. Since the jewel status command is transmitted to each game and the secondary control means as described above, the secondary control means can determine which jewel has been taken out based on the jewel status command. It has become.

  In the ART end mode, a predetermined image effect (also referred to as “ART reset effect”) for notifying the result of the ART resetting lottery is performed on the sub-control means side. This ART reset effect is performed based on the information of the ART reset lottery result command transmitted from the main control means side. As a specific aspect of the ART reset effect, for example, if an ART reset lottery is performed every time an ART reset lottery is performed as an image in which an ally character and an enemy character struggle, the result of the ART reset lottery is a hit (ART winning) There is a mode in which images are sequentially displayed so that the teammate character finally wins, and images are sequentially displayed so that the enemy character ultimately wins if the result of the ART resetting lottery is lost. In the case of this mode, a plurality of types of enemy characters may be prepared, and the expectation (probability) that the teammate character will win may change according to the type of the displayed enemy character. In addition, while displaying an image in which the enemy character has won once, an effect of displaying an image in which the teammate character wins in the reverse direction (also referred to as a “reversal victory effect”) may be performed. Such an ART reset effect starts, for example, in response to acceptance of a start lever operation, and when a predetermined time (may be changed for each enemy character) has elapsed after acceptance of the third stop operation, the enemy character Either the image of winning or the image of winning the teammate character is displayed. Each time an ART reset effect is completed, if an ally character wins, a display indicating that the player has won the ART (for example, “ART acquisition!” Or “ART storage + 1” display) is performed. When the enemy character wins, a display indicating that the ART character is not won may be performed (for example, “Sorry!” Or “No ART acquisition”).

  Further, in the ART end mode, a predetermined image effect (also referred to as a “jewel movement effect”) for notifying that the exercising of the jewel is performed on the sub-control means side is performed using the image display device 11. Is called. This jewel movement effect is performed based on the information of the jewel extraction command transmitted from the main control means side. As a specific mode of the jewel movement effect, for example, as shown in the left diagram of FIG. 33 (C), two jewels at the first position (hold 1) from the left on the screen are exercised and disappeared. The gems at each position from the eye (hold 2) to the fifth (hold 5) are sequentially moved up one by one (moved to the left), and then the sixth that was not displayed until then (hold 6 ) Is displayed at a position on the container (hold 5) from within the container. In the jewel movement effect, the timing of displaying the movement and removal of the jewels may be immediately after receiving the third stop operation, but is preferably after a predetermined time has elapsed since the reception. This is because when a predetermined time (may be changed for each enemy character) has elapsed since the acceptance of the third stop operation, either an image where the enemy character wins or an image where the teammate character wins is displayed. is there. That is, if the movement and removal display of the jewel is displayed at the stage where it is not known which character wins, there is a risk that the production will be hindered. By displaying the movement and removal of the jewel, which character is displayed. (For example, if the ART reset lottery is won, the ART end mode is terminated at that time, and an image of the teammate character winning is displayed.) When it is performed (winning for the ART reset lottery), the ball movement effect is performed in the next game (in the ART start mode), and when an image of the enemy character winning is displayed (winning for the ART reset lottery) If you did not do it), if you play the jewel movement effect in the game (immediately after receiving the third stop operation), Depending whether or not made, whether one of the character wins before the image is displayed will know the player). Further, when the predetermined time is changed according to the type of the enemy character, the movement of the gem or the display of the removal may be performed in accordance with the longest predetermined time. In particular, when a reverse victory effect is performed, when an image appears that the ally character has been defeated once, the image of the ally character winning the reverse rotation is displayed without displaying the movement or removal of the gem. It is preferable to display the movement and removal of the gem after the person is notified that the ART has been won.

  In the jewel-removing movement effect, it is possible to perform a masquerade display and hold change display of the jewel. For example, in FIG. 33 (C), the jewel in the fourth position (hold 4) is actually jewel C, but is visually displayed as jewel A, which is the position of the third (hold 3). When moving to, the appearance aspect that changes to the jewel C is also shown. Mask display and hold change display in such a jewel movement moving effect can be performed as appropriate. For example, when a reverse victory effect is performed when there is a jewel displaying a mask, the reverse victory effect ends. The hold change display is always displayed when the movement and removal of the gem is displayed immediately (only when there is something that can display the hold change), or conversely, the movement and removal of the gem immediately after the end of the reverse victory effect is displayed. In such a case, the execution condition may be set so that the hold change display is not performed. Further, whether or not to perform mask display or hold change display may be determined by lottery, and a display mode change such as blinking display may be performed for a gem that is performing mask display.

[Main control processing]
Hereinafter, among the control processes performed in the main control unit 100 of the slot machine 1, the program start process (main), the game progress control process, and the timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, some CPU registers and flags are described, but these will be briefly described here. The A register is a dedicated register used for setting data used for calculation and setting a calculation result. The B register, C register, D register, E register, H register, and L register are general purpose registers that can be used for various purposes, and are also used as pair registers (BC register, DE register, and HL register). The R register is a register that stores a predetermined counter value that is sequentially updated. The F register is a register for storing a predetermined condition resulting from the operation, and several bits thereof are configured as a carry flag, a zero flag, and a second zero flag. The carry flag is a flag that is set ("1" is stored) when a carry occurs as a result of the calculation, and the zero flag is set ("1" is set when the previous calculation result is "0"). Flag to be stored. The second zero flag is set (“1” is stored) when the data is “0” when data is set in a predetermined register (for example, A register), and the zero flag is set ( This flag is also set ("1" is stored) even when "1" is stored).

<Program start processing (main)>
The program start process (main) is a process executed every time the power is turned on to the slot machine 1, and a part of the process contents is shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the program start process (main), a RAM access permission bit is set (step K11). Specifically, “1” (access permission) is set to the RAM access control bit (RAM address “FE00H”). Next, a random number maximum value setting table is set (step K12). Specifically, ROM address “1200H” (the leading address of the random number maximum value setting table) is set in the HL register. Next, the random number maximum value setting start register is set (step K13). Specifically, the RAM address “FE69H” (the address of the register for setting the maximum value of the 16-bit random number RL1) is set in the DE register. Further, the maximum random number setting byte number is set (step K14). Specifically, “8” is set in the B register. Then, random number maximum value setting is executed (step K15). Specifically, (1) the value of the ROM address (maximum value of the random number sequence) indicated by the value of the HL register is set to the register address (“FE69H”) indicated by the value of the DE register, and (2) the value of the DE register 4 processes of (3) incrementing the value of the HL register and (4) decrementing the value of the BC register are repeated until the value of the B register becomes “0”.

<Game progress control processing>
The game progress control process is a basic process that is repeatedly executed during the game. As shown in FIG. 34B, the game progress control process waits in that state until the operation of the start lever 25 is accepted (step S1). If determined, a combination determination process is performed (step S2). In this combination determination process, a combination determination result number (YK number, YYK number) is selected based on a random number value generated by the 16-bit random number RL0. Information on the selected combination determination result number is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63.

  After performing the combination determining process, a game mode common start process is performed (step S3). This game mode common start process is a process that is performed in common regardless of the game mode. Here, the operation state setting process performed during the game mode common start process will be described with reference to FIG. In the operation state setting process, first, a symbol combination display flag is acquired (step S31). Specifically, a symbol combination display flag (a stored value of the RAM address “F033H”) is set in the A register. Next, the RAM address of the bonus operating state flag is set (step S32). Specifically, the RAM address “F019H” (the address of the bonus operating state flag) is set in the HL register. Next, the number of wins and the number of games at the time of RB-A or RB-B operation are set (step S33). Specifically, “8 * 100H + 8H” (“0000100000001000B”) is set in the DE register. Next, it is determined whether or not an RB operation symbol is displayed (step S32). Specifically, the third bit of the value of the A register is set to the zero flag, and it is determined whether or not the zero flag is “1”.

  If the RB operation symbol is displayed, the process proceeds to step S44. If the RB operation symbol is not displayed, the process proceeds to step S35. In step S35, it is determined whether or not the BB operation symbol is displayed. Specifically, the second bit of the value of the A register is set to the zero flag, and it is determined whether or not the zero flag is “1”. If the BB action symbol is displayed, the process proceeds to step S36. If the BB action symbol is not displayed, the process proceeds to step S42. In step S36, a bonus operation type is acquired. Specifically, the bonus operation type (RAM address “F018H”) is set in the A register. After obtaining the bonus operation type, the number of acquirable sheets at the time of BB-B to E operation is set (step S37). Specifically, “297 + 1” (“0000000100101010B”) is set in the DE register.

  Next, it is determined whether or not it is during BB-A operation (step S38). Specifically, 1 is subtracted from the value of the A register to determine whether or not the zero flag is “1”. If it is during BB-A operation, the process proceeds to step S39. If it is not during BB-A operation, step S39 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S40. In step S39, the number of images that can be acquired when the BB-A is activated is set. Specifically, “18 + 1” (“0000000000010011B”) is set in the DE register. In step S40, the number of acquirable sheets at the time of BB operation is stored. Specifically, the value of the DE register is set to the acquirable number (RAM address “F054H”) at the time of BB operation. After storing the number of images that can be acquired during BB operation, a BB operation state flag is set (step S41). Specifically, “1” is set to the second bit of the value of the RAM address (“F019H”) indicated by the value of the HL register.

  Next, it is determined whether or not it is time to start the RB operation (step S42). Specifically, “4” (“00000100B”) is subtracted from the value of the RAM address (“F019H”) indicated by the value of the HL register to determine whether or not the zero flag is “1”. If it is not at the start of the RB operation, the process returns as it is, and if it is at the start of the RB operation, the process proceeds to step S43. In step S43, the number of winnings and the number of games when RB-C or RB-D is activated are set. Specifically, “2 * 100H + 2H” (“0000001000000010B”) is set in the DE register. Next, the number of winnings and the number of games during RB operation are stored (step S44). Specifically, the value of the DE register is set to the number of games at the time of RB operation (RAM address “F057H”) and the number of winnings at the time of RB operation (RAM address “F056H”). Thereafter, the RB operation state flag is set (step S45). Specifically, “1” is set to the third bit of the value of the RAM address (“F019H”) indicated by the value of the HL register, and the process returns.

  Returning to FIG. 34 (B), in step S4, the game mode start processing is performed. The game mode start process is a general term for each start process performed for each set game mode. Here, as one example of the game mode start time processing, the CZ mid-process that is performed when the CZ mid-mode is set will be described. In this mid-CZ process, as shown in FIG. 35B, first, an enemy counter lottery process is performed (step S51). In this enemy counter lottery process, as shown in FIG. 36A, an enemy counter subtraction lottery offset table is set (step S61). Specifically, “1300H-1H” is set in the HL register.

  Next, a lottery address setting process is performed (step S62). In the lottery address setting process, as shown in FIG. 36B, first, a lottery group number is acquired (step S81). Specifically, a lottery group number is set in the A register. Next, a designated address is set (step S82). Specifically, the value of the A register is added to the HL register. Next, designated address data is acquired (step S83). Specifically, the value of the ROM address indicated by the value of the HL register is set in the A register. After obtaining the designated address data, the designated address is set (step S84). Specifically, the value of the A register is added to the HL register. After setting the designated address, the process returns to step S63 of the enemy counter subtraction lottery process to determine whether or not there is no lottery. Specifically, “0” is subtracted from the value of the A register, and it is determined whether or not the zero flag is “1”. If there is no lottery, the process returns as it is. If there is a lottery, the process proceeds to step S64, and a 16-bit random number reading process is performed.

  In the 16-bit random number reading process, as shown in FIG. 36C, the random value generated by the 16-bit random number RL1 is read (step S91). Specifically, the value of the random value latch register (RAM address “FE7AH”, “FE7BH”) of the 16-bit random number RL1 is set in the DE register. After reading the random number value, the process proceeds to step S92 to perform a winning number lottery determination process.

  In the winning number lottery determination process, as shown in FIG. 37, first, the winning number is initialized (step S101). Specifically, “8H” is set in the B register. Next, lottery search data is acquired (step S102). Specifically, the ROM address value indicated by the value of the HL register is set in the C register. After obtaining the lottery search data, a lottery object check is performed (step S103). Specifically, the C register value is left-shifted. At this time, the 7th bit value is set in the carry flag, and “0” is set in the 0th bit. Next, it is determined whether or not it is a lottery target (step S104). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the carry flag is “1”. If it is a lottery target, the process proceeds to step S105, and if it is not a lottery target, the process proceeds to step S117.

  In step S105, the next lottery data address is set. Specifically, the value of the HL register is incremented. Next, it is determined whether or not it is an end designation (step S106). Specifically, “0” is subtracted from the value of the ROM address indicated by the value of the HL register, and it is determined whether or not the zero flag is “1”. Here, if it is an end designation, the process proceeds to step S119, and if it is not an end designation, the process proceeds to step S107. In step S107, a lottery number number is set. Specifically, the ROM address value indicated by the value of the HL register is set in the A register. Next, the winning number and the lottery search data are saved (step S108). Specifically, the value of the BC register is saved. Subsequently, the lottery data table address is also saved (step S109). Specifically, the value of the HL register is saved.

Next, a winning number lottery placement number table is set (step S110). In particular,
“1330H-2H” is set in the HL register. Next, a designated address is set (step S111). Specifically, the value of the A register is added to the A register, and the value of the A register is added to the HL register. Subsequently, probability data is acquired (step S112). Specifically, the ROM address value indicated by the value of the HL register is set in the BC register. After acquiring the probability data, the lottery data table address is returned (step S113). Specifically, the value of the HL register is restored.

  Next, the lottery reference number-probability data is calculated (step S114). Specifically, the value of the DE register and the value of the HL register are exchanged, and the value of the BC register is subtracted from the value of the HL register. Further, the value after subtraction is set in the HL register, and the value of the DE register and the value of the HL register are switched. After the calculation, the winning number and the lottery search data are restored (step S115). Specifically, the value of the BC register is restored. Next, it is determined whether or not it is a win (step S116). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the carry flag is “1”. If it is a win, the process proceeds to step S119, and if it is not a win, the process proceeds to step S117. In step S117, it is determined whether or not the search is complete. Specifically, 1 is subtracted from the value of the B register, the value after the subtraction is set in the B register, and it is determined whether or not the value of the B register is “0”.

  If the search is complete, the process proceeds to step S118. If the search is not complete, the process returns to step S103. In step S118, the minimum winning number is set. Specifically, the value of the B register is incremented. Next, a value of winning number -1 is generated (step S119). Specifically, the value of the B register is set in the A register, and the value of the A register is decremented. The winning number lottery determination process is completed and returned by the process of step S119, and the 16-bit random number reading process is also terminated, and the process proceeds to step S65 of the enemy counter subtraction lottery process.

  In this step S65, it is determined whether or not the lottery is lost. Specifically, “0” is subtracted from the value of the A register, and it is determined whether or not the zero flag is “1”. If the lottery is lost, the process returns as it is. If the lottery is not lost, the process proceeds to step S66. In step S66, a damage set table is set. Specifically, “1320H-1H” is set in the HL register. Next, a damage value is acquired (step S67). Specifically, the value of the A register is added to the HL register, and the value of the ROM address indicated by the value of the HL register is set in the B register. Next, the RAM address of the enemy counter is set (step S68). Specifically, “F089H” is set in the HL register.

  Subsequently, “1” is subtracted from the enemy counter value (step S69). Specifically, “1” is subtracted from the value of the RAM address (“F089H”) indicated by the value of the HL register, and if the carry flag is “1”, the RAM address (“F089H”) indicated by the value of the HL register. ) Is set to “0”. On the other hand, if the carry flag is not “1”, the value after subtraction is set to the RAM address (“F089H”) indicated by the value of the HL register. Next, it is determined whether the enemy counter value is “0” (step S70). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the zero flag is “1”. If the enemy counter value is “0”, the process directly returns. If the enemy counter value is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S71. In step S71, it is determined whether or not the current damage subtraction is completed. Specifically, 1 is subtracted from the value of the B register, the value after the subtraction is set in the B register, and it is determined whether or not the value of the B register is “0”. If the current damage subtraction is completed, the process returns. If the current damage subtraction is not completed, the process returns to step S68.

  After the enemy counter subtraction lottery process ends, the process proceeds to step S52 of the CZ intermediate process. In this step S52, it is determined whether or not the enemy counter value is “0”. Specifically, “0” is subtracted from the enemy counter value, and it is determined whether or not the zero flag is “1”. If the enemy counter value is “0”, the process proceeds to step S58. If the enemy counter value is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S53. In step S53, the number of games in CZ is acquired. Specifically, the number of games (the value of the RAM address “F088H”) in the CZ middle mode is set in the A register. Next, it is determined whether or not it is the final game (step S54). Specifically, the value of the A register is decremented to determine whether or not the zero flag is “1”. Here, if it is not the final game, the process directly returns, and if it is the final game, the process proceeds to step S55.

  In step S55, an enemy counter value is acquired. Specifically, the enemy counter value is set in the A register, the value of the A register is multiplied by 5, and the value of the A register is set in the B register. Next, the random value generated by the 8-bit random number RS0 is read (step S56). Specifically, the value of the random value latch register (RAM address “FE81H”) of the 8-bit random number RS0 is set in the A register. After reading the random number value, the process proceeds to step S92, where it is determined whether or not the read random number value is smaller than five times the enemy counter value (random value <enemy counter value × 5). Specifically, the value of the B register is subtracted from the value of the A register, the value after the subtraction is set in the A register, and it is determined whether or not the carry flag is “1” (the determination here) The method is substantially equivalent to the determination by the above formula (P)). Here, if the random number value is smaller than 5 times the enemy counter value, the process returns as it is.

  In the ART storage counter addition process, as shown in FIG. 35C, first, the RAM address of the ART storage counter is set (step S121). Specifically, the RAM address “F087H” is set in the HL register. Next, “1” is added to the counter value of the ART storage counter (step S122). Specifically, the value of the RAM address (“F087H”) indicated by the value of the HL register is incremented. After the addition of the counter value, it is determined whether or not the counter value is smaller than “256” (step S123). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the zero flag is “1”. Here, if the counter value after addition is smaller than “256”, the process returns as it is. If not, the process proceeds to step S124, and the counter value is corrected to “255”. Specifically, the value of the RAM address (“F087H”) indicated by the value of the HL register is decremented. The return from the ART storage counter addition process ends the CZ process.

  Next, as another example of the game mode start process, an ART start process performed when the ART start mode is set will be described. In this ART start process, a lottery mode is acquired as shown in FIG. 38A (step S131). Specifically, the lottery mode (the value of the RAM address “F08AH”) is set in the B register. Next, it progresses to step S132 and a loop addition lottery lottery process is performed. In the loop addition lottery process, as shown in FIG. 38B, the ART game number addition lottery offset table 1 is set (step S141). Specifically, “13D0H-1H” is set in the DE register. Next, the ART game number addition lottery offset table 2 is set (step S142). Specifically, “13D7H-1H” is set in the HL register. Next, the process proceeds to step S143, and a loop lottery address setting process is performed.

  In the loop lottery address setting process, as shown in FIG. 38C, the lottery mode is acquired (step S151). Specifically, the value of the B register is set in the A register. Next, a designated address is set (step S152). Specifically, the value of the A register is added to the HL register. Next, designated address data is acquired (step S153). Specifically, the ROM address value indicated by the value of the HL register is set in the A register. Further, a designated address is set (step S154). Specifically, the value of the A register is added to the HL register. Subsequently, the lottery table 2 storage buffer is set (step S155). Specifically, the value of the HL register is set in the lottery table 2 storage buffer (RAM address “F08EH”).

  Next, the lottery mode is acquired (step S156). Specifically, the value of the B register is set in the A register, and the value of the DE register and the value of the HL register are switched. Next, a designated address is set (step S157). Specifically, the value of the A register is added to the HL register. Further, designated address data is acquired (step S158). Specifically, the ROM address value indicated by the value of the HL register is set in the A register. Subsequently, a designated address is set (step S159). Specifically, the value of the A register is added to the HL register. With a return from the loop lottery address setting process, the process proceeds to step S144 of the loop addition lottery process, and an 8-bit random number read process is performed.

  In the 8-bit random number reading process, as shown in FIG. 39A, first, an interruption waiting process is performed (step S161). In the interrupt waiting process, as shown in FIG. 39B, the address data is saved (step S181). Specifically, the value of the HL register is saved. Next, an interrupt counter value (interrupt counter value counted up each time the timer interrupt process is executed) is acquired (step S182). Specifically, an interrupt counter value is set in the A register. Next, the soft random number is updated (step S183). Specifically, the soft random number is updated, and the lower byte of the updated random number value (2 bytes) is set in the L register. After the soft random number is updated, it is determined whether or not the interrupt counter value has changed (step S183). Specifically, the interrupt counter value is subtracted from the value of the A register, and it is determined whether or not the zero flag is “1”. If the interrupt counter value has not changed, the process returns to step S183 to update the soft random number again. If the interrupt counter value has changed, the process proceeds to step S185, and the lower byte of the updated soft random number Set. Specifically, the value of the L register is set in the A register. Next, the address data is restored (step S186). Specifically, the saved value of the HL register is restored.

  Upon return from the interrupt waiting process, the process proceeds to step S162 of the 8-bit random number read process, and the random number update waiting time (the lower byte value (undefined value) of the updated soft random number set in step S185 described above) 1 "is subtracted (step S162). Specifically, the value of the A register is decremented. Next, it is determined whether or not the random number update waiting time has elapsed (step S163). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the zero flag is “1”. If the random number update waiting time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S162 to subtract “1” from the random number update waiting time again. If the random number update waiting time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S164 to obtain the R register. To do. Specifically, the value of the R register is set in the A register. Next, a random number addition value is set (step S165). Specifically, the value of the A register is set in the D register.

  Next, the random number value generated by the 8-bit random number RS1 is read (step S166). Specifically, the value of the random value latch register (RAM address “FE80H”) of the 8-bit random number RS1 is set in the A register. Subsequently, “1” is added to the read random number value (step S167). Specifically, when 199 is subtracted from the value of the A register and the carry flag is “1”, a value obtained by adding “1” to the value of the A register is set in the A register, and the carry flag is “1”. If not, “0” is set in the A register. Next, “1” is subtracted from the random number addition value (step S168). Specifically, the value of the D register is decremented. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the random number addition has been completed (step S169). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the zero flag is “1”. If the random number addition has not been completed, the process returns to step S167. If completed, the process proceeds to step S170 to set a random value. Specifically, the value of the A register is set in the E register. After setting the random number value, a winning number lottery determination process (see FIG. 37) is performed (step S171), the 8-bit random number reading process is terminated, and the process returns.

  With a return from the 8-bit random number reading process, the process proceeds to step S145 of the loop addition lottery process, and it is determined whether or not the lottery is lost. Specifically, “0” is subtracted from the value of the A register, and it is determined whether or not the zero flag is “1”. Next, the ART game number RAM address is set (step S146). Specifically, “F08BH” is set in the DE register. Next, the process proceeds to step S147, and an additional number update process is performed. In the extra number updating process, as shown in FIG. 39C, the address of the ART game number addition data table is set (step S191). Specifically, “13F6H” is set in the HL register. Next, a designated address is set (step S192). Specifically, the value of the A register is added to the HL register. Next, 2-byte data at the specified address is acquired (step S193). Specifically, the value of the A register is added to the HL register, and the ROM address value indicated by the value of the HL register is set to the HL register.

  Subsequently, the number of ART games is added (step S194). Specifically, the value of the DE register and the value of the HL register are exchanged, and the value of the RAM address (“F08BH”) indicated by the value of the HL register is added to the DE register. After adding the number of ART games, it is determined whether the number of ART games exceeds the upper limit (step S195). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the carry flag is “1”. If the ART game number does not exceed the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S197. If the ART game number exceeds the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S196, and the upper limit value of the ART game number is set. Specifically, “65535” is set in the DE register. In step S197, the number of ART games is updated. Specifically, the value of the DE register is set to the RAM address (“F08BH”) indicated by the value of the HL register.

  With the return from the extra number update process, the process proceeds to step S148 of the loop addition lottery process, and it is determined whether or not the number of ART games is the maximum value. Specifically, the number of ART games is set in the HL register, the value of the HL register is incremented, and it is determined whether or not the second zero flag (zero flag different from the zero flag) is “1”. Here, when the number of ART games is the maximum value, the process returns as it is, and when it is not the maximum value, the process proceeds to step S149, and the address of the lottery table 2 is set. Specifically, the address of the lottery table 2 storage buffer (“F08EH”) is set in the HL register. The return from the loop addition lottery process ends the ART start process.

  Next, as another example of the start processing for each game mode, an ART end process (particularly, a control part related to holding a jewel) performed when the ART end mode is set will be described. In this ART end process, as shown in FIG. 40, hold 2 and hold 3 are acquired (step S201). Specifically, the value of hold 2 (RAM address “F091H”) and the value of hold 3 (RAM address “F092H”) are set in the HL register. Next, hold 1 and hold 2 are stored (step S202). Specifically, the value of the HL register is set to hold 1 (RAM address “F090H”) and hold 2. Next, hold 4 and hold 5 are acquired (step S203). Specifically, the value of hold 4 (RAM address “F093H”) and the value of hold 5 (RAM address “F094H”) are set in the HL register. Further, hold 3 and hold 4 are stored (step S204). Specifically, the value of the HL register is set in the hold 3 and the hold 4.

  Next, the hold 5 is cleared (step S205). Specifically, “0” is set in the hold 5. After clearing the hold 5, a lottery card drawing lottery is performed to determine a winning number (any of 0 to 3) (step S206). Specifically, the determined winning number is set in the A register. Subsequently, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the RAM address (“F095H”) storing the number of jewels A is set (step S207). Specifically, “F095H-1H” is set in the HL register. Next, a designated address is set (step S208). Specifically, the value of the A register is added to the HL register. After setting the designated address, it is determined whether the designated address data is “0” (step S209). Specifically, “0” is subtracted from the value of the RAM address indicated by the value of the HL register, and it is determined whether or not the zero flag is “1”. If the designated address data is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S216. If the designated address data is “0”, the process proceeds to step S210.

  In step S210, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the RAM address storing the number of jewels A is set. Specifically, “F095H-1H” is set in the HL register. Next, “0” is set as the processing count (step S211). Specifically, a value obtained by exclusive ORing the value of the A register and the value of the A register is set in the A register. Next, “1” is added to the RAM address (step S212). Specifically, the value of the HL register is incremented. Further, “1” is added to the number of times of processing (step S213). Specifically, the value of the A register is incremented. After the number of processes is added, it is determined whether the designated address data is “0” (step S209). Specifically, “0” is subtracted from the value of the RAM address indicated by the value of the HL register, and it is determined whether or not the zero flag is “1”.

  If the designated address data is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S216. If the designated address data is “0”, the process proceeds to step S215. In step S215, it is determined whether or not the processing count is “3”. Specifically, “3” is subtracted from the value of the A register to determine whether or not the zero flag is “1”. If the number of times of processing is “3”, the series of processes is terminated, and if the number of times of processing is not “3”, the process returns to step S212. On the other hand, in step S216, “1” is subtracted from the designated address data. Specifically, the RAM address value indicated by the HL register value is decremented. Then, the winning number or the number of processing times of the lottery drawing lottery is stored in the hold 5 (step S217). Specifically, the value of the A register is set in the hold 5.

  This is the end of the description of the game mode start processing, and the process proceeds to step S5 in FIG. In step S5, it is determined whether or not a freeze flag (a flag for managing whether or not to freeze) is ON. If the freeze flag is ON, the freeze is performed for a predetermined set time (step S6), the freeze flag is cleared after the freeze is executed (step S7), and the process proceeds to step S8. On the other hand, if the freeze flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S8 without performing the processes of steps S5 to S7, and the push order navigation process (the process of executing the above push order navigation according to the result of the combination determination or the like) is performed. Do.

  After the push order navigation processing is completed, the turning start processing is performed (step S9). Specifically, the rotation state from the start of rotation of each reel to the constant speed state is managed. Next, a rotating cylinder stop process is performed (step S10). Specifically, when a stop switch operation is received, a stop possible position is determined according to the received timing (push position or push order) and the result of the combination determination, and from the deceleration of the reel to the stop. Performs processing to manage the rotation state. After performing the spinning stop process, a process at the end of each game mode (process performed for each set game mode after the reel stops) is performed (step S11). When the end processing for each game mode is completed, processing at the end of common game mode (processing commonly performed after reel stop regardless of the set game mode) is performed (step S12), and the process returns to step S1.

<Timer interrupt processing>
Next, the timer interrupt process will be described. In this embodiment, processing such as reading of each game operation signal output in response to a game operation such as a bet operation performed by the player, detection (confirmation) of a signal level, transmission of each control command, drive control of the reel, etc. Is performed by a timer interrupt process performed every predetermined time (for example, 2.235 milliseconds). In this timer interrupt processing, as shown in FIG. 41, first, interrupt initial processing (register saving, interrupt prohibition, etc.) is performed (step MT11), and then it is determined whether or not a power-off is detected. (Step MT12). Here, if a power-off is detected, a power-off process is performed (step MT25). In power-off processing, register saving, stack pointer saving, interrupt status saving, and the like are performed. Also, processing such as holding information related to the combination determination result and information related to the gaming state (including information related to ART) stored in a predetermined storage area, calculation and storage of a checksum, and the like are also performed.

  On the other hand, if power-off is not detected, a process of updating the interrupt counter value (subtracting “1”) is performed (step MT13), and further timer measurement is performed (step MT14). This timer measurement is to perform subtraction or addition processing of a timer value of an arbitrary timer set in the above game progress control processing. Next, the input port is read (step MT15). In reading the input port, signal levels such as game operation signals input to the input port are read and stored, and signal levels are determined.

  Next, a reel drive control process for controlling driving of the reels 3a to 3c (acceleration, deceleration, constant speed maintenance, stop maintenance, etc.) is performed (step MT16). In this reel drive control process, a reel drive pulse output that indicates the timing of switching the output phase (excitation phase) of the stepping motor according to the reel drive state (stopped, waiting for reel rotation, accelerating, constant speed, decelerating, etc.) Processing such as update of the counter value and acquisition, update, and output of reel drive pulse data for driving the stepping motor is performed. In the next step MT17, it is determined whether or not the reel drive control process has been executed for all the reels. If not, the process returns to step MT16 to perform the reel drive control process again. On the other hand, when it is executed for all reels, a port output process for performing excitation output of reels, hoppers, blockers, etc. is performed (step MT18), and further, a control command for transmitting a control command stored in the control command buffer (CB) is transmitted. Command transmission processing is performed (step MT19).

  Next, proceeding to step MT20, the outer end signal (external signal) data stored in the predetermined storage area is read, and the outer end signal is output. Next, LED display is performed to cause the display lamp to perform predetermined display (step MT21). In this LED display, for example, the following display is executed on the payout amount display lamp 46j. That is, when no error (excluding E system error) has occurred, the payout number “0-9” is displayed based on the payout number of game medals, or the numerical value “1-6” is displayed based on the set rank. Display. Further, when the push order is notified, the navigation number display modes “= 1” to “= 6” are displayed. If an error (excluding an E-system error) has occurred, an error display is executed based on the value of the error number.

  Next, it progresses to step MT22 and error management is performed. In this error management, first, an error check is performed. In this error check, it is determined whether a H0 error has occurred, whether a CE error has occurred, whether a CP error has occurred, whether a CH error has occurred, C0, It is determined whether an error has occurred, whether a C1 error has occurred, whether an E6 error has occurred, whether an E7 error has occurred, and whether an E6 error has occurred. When an E7 error has occurred, an error is displayed on the payout amount display lamp 46j, and processing for stopping the game is performed. When an E-system error occurs, the error can be recovered if the above-described setting change process is executed. If an error has occurred after this error check, an output request set process at the time of error detection for transmitting error information to the sub-control means 200 is performed. After executing this error management process, a process for updating a random number used for determining a role (step MT23), an interrupt return process (register return, interrupt permission, etc.) are performed (step MT24), and an interrupt return is performed. To do.

<Modification 1>
Next, a mode example (referred to as “change mode 1”) in which the configuration of the above-described embodiment is partially changed will be described with additional reference to FIGS. In this change mode 1, as shown in FIG. 42, game modes 1 to 4 are provided as game modes controlled on the main control means side (other game modes are also provided, but not shown). The game mode 1 is a game mode in a normal section, and corresponds to the normal mode in the above embodiment. The game modes 2 and 3 are game modes in an advantageous section aiming for ART winning, and correspond to the CZ mid mode of the above embodiment. The game mode 4 is a game mode in an advantageous section that is shifted from the game mode 3 when the ART winning is obtained, and corresponds to the ART mode in the above embodiment.

  The game mode 2 is set to a maximum of 20 games (the number of games can be changed as appropriate), and during the game mode 2 stay, a lottery (“point acquisition lottery”) that aims to acquire predetermined points (also referred to as “battle points”) Is also performed on the main control means side according to the combination determination result. If the cumulative value of the acquired battle points is 20 or more during the game mode 2 stay, or if 20 games are consumed, a lottery aiming for ART winning (also referred to as “cumulative point ART lottery”) A lottery for determining the period (number of games) to be set in mode 3 (also referred to as “game mode 3 setting lottery”) is performed on the main control means side, and then the game mode 3 is shifted to. Yes.

  In the game mode 3, a period corresponding to the winning value selected in the gaming mode 3 setting lottery (for example, a period of three games when the winning value is “3”) is set. If the ART game is not won in the game mode 2, the game mode 1 is shifted to after the final game in the game mode 3, and if the ART game is won in the game mode 2, the final game in the game mode 3 The game mode 4 is shifted to after the end of the game. If an ART winning is not obtained in the game mode 2, an ART lottery (referred to as “re-ART lottery”) according to the cumulative point ART lottery is performed even during the game mode 3 stay until the final game in the game mode 3 Alternatively, the game mode 1 may be shifted to when the ART winning is not achieved, and the game mode 4 may be shifted to when the ART winning is achieved.

  In the point acquisition lottery, a random number (for example, the maximum value is set to the default value 8 with the maximum value set to “256 (0 to 255)” (the maximum value is “255”)) in the combination determination result and the random number sequence numerical range. A battle point acquisition value is selected based on the random number value read from the bit random number RS2). FIG. 43A shows an example of lottery data (winning number) in the point acquisition lottery. “Weak cherry”, “middle cherries”, and “strong chance replay” in the figure are set as examples of the combination determination results (corresponding to the above-mentioned YYK numbers and lottery group numbers) (about other combination determination results) Is not shown). As shown in the figure, when “Weak Cherry” or “Strong Chance Replay” is determined as the winning decision result, one of “1” to “5” is always won as the winning value of the battle point, and the winning placement The number (the number of random values corresponding to winning among the total number of random numbers (“256”) in the random number sequence) is set so as to increase as the acquired value decreases. On the other hand, when “middle stage cherry” is determined as the combination determination result, the winning value number is determined so that “5” is won with a very high probability as the battle point acquired value, but the acquired value “5” The winning value “20” is set so that the winning value is always won when the player does not win (the specific value of the winning number can be changed as appropriate).

  “Weak cherry”, “middle cherries”, and “strong chance replay” are all set as role determination results with no setting difference (the role determination result in which the role determination probability in the role determination does not change according to the setting rank) In addition, the winning number in the point acquisition lottery is set in common for the settings 1 to 6 regardless of the set ranks. However, the point acquisition lottery can be executed when a winning decision result (a winning decision result whose winning decision probability changes depending on the setting rank) is selected, or the number of winning values Can be changed according to the set rank. Further, the information on the acquired value of battle points is transmitted to the sub-control means side at an appropriate timing as one of the control commands (also referred to as “point acquired value command”). May be sent).

  In the cumulative point ART lottery, the determination value predetermined according to the cumulative value of the battle points acquired up to the time of performing the lottery and the numerical range of the random number sequence are set to “256 (0 to 255)” (the maximum value is “ 255 ”) (for example, an 8-bit random number RS3 in which the maximum value is set as an initial setting) is determined to determine whether or not the ART is won. The determination is made by comparing the read random number value with the determination value. If the determination value is larger than the read random value, the ART win is determined. FIG. 43B shows an example of lottery data (determination value) in the cumulative point ART lottery.

  The determination value shown in the figure is set in correspondence with the numerical range “256” of the random number sequence to be used. For example, when the point counter value (the value of the counter that counts the accumulated value of the acquired battle points) is “0”, the determination value is “13”, and when the point counter value is “1” or “2” The value is set to “26”. Thereafter, every time the point counter value width increases by 2, the determination value increases by “25” or “26”. When the point counter value is “19” or “20”, the determination value becomes “256”. (The specific value of the judgment value and the point counter value associated with it can be changed as appropriate). The illustrated determination value is set in common for the settings 1 to 6 regardless of the set rank for determining the combination, but can be changed according to the set rank.

  Thus, the determination value is set so as to increase in proportion to the increase in the accumulated value (point counter value) of the acquired battle points. Therefore, the probability of winning the ART in the cumulative point ART lottery surely reflects the magnitude of the point counter value. For example, when the point counter value is “0”, the determination value is set to “13”, so the probability of winning the ART is “13 / 256≈5.1%”, and the point counter value is “1, 2”. In this case, since the determination value is set to “26”, the winning probability is “26 / 256≈10.2%”. Thereafter, every time the point counter value width increases by 2, the winning probability increases by “25 / 256≈9.8%” or “26 / 256≈10.2%”, and the point counter value increases by “19, 20”. ”, The determination value is set to“ 256 ”, so the winning probability is“ 256/256 = 100% ”.

  In this change mode 1, the accumulated value (point counter value) of the acquired battle points is displayed to the player on the main control means side. The accumulated point value may be displayed using a dedicated display composed of a 7-segment lamp or the like, or may be performed using an existing display lamp (for example, a payout number display lamp 46j). Good. The displayed point accumulated value surely reflects the probability of winning the ART as described above. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from having the impression that the displayed accumulated point value does not reflect the actual winning probability and the interest of the game is reduced.

  In addition, on the side of the sub-control means, the expected degree of ART winning may be displayed by the image display device 11 or the like. The winning expectation can be displayed, for example, in such a manner that a numerical value obtained by multiplying the accumulated value of the acquired battle points by 5 is displayed in percentage (%). Specifically, when the accumulated point value is “9”, “45 (= 9 × 5)%” is displayed as the expected expectation level, and when the accumulated point value is “16”, the expected expectation level is “80 ( = 16 × 5)% ”is displayed. The actual winning probability when the accumulated point value is “9” is set to “128/256 = 50%”, which is the same as the winning probability when the accumulated point value is “10”. Therefore, “50%” may be displayed as the winning expectation degree when the accumulated point value is “9”, or “45%” is displayed once, but points cannot be obtained in the next game. The display may be changed to “50%” (the same can be applied to the case where the accumulated point value is an odd number other than “9”).

  In the game mode 3 setting lottery, whether or not the ART is won in the cumulative point ART lottery, whether or not the cumulative value of the acquired battle points has reached “20”, and the numerical range of the random number sequence is “256 (0 to 255). ) ”(Maximum value is“ 255 ”), based on the random number value read from the random number (for example, the 8-bit random number RS2 with the maximum value set as the initial setting), the period for setting the game mode 3 (Number of set games) is determined. FIG. 44 shows an example of lottery data (winning number) in the game mode 3 setting lottery.

  The winning value (0 to 5) shown corresponds to the number of games set in the game mode 3, and the winning number is set corresponding to the numerical value range “256” of the random number sequence to be used. For example, when the ART winning counter value (the value of the counter that controls whether or not ART has been won) is “0” (indicating ART non-winning), the winning numbers “3” and “4” are “128”. When the ART winning counter value is “1” (indicating ART winning), the winning numbers are “16”, “64”, “128” for the winning values “2” to “5”, respectively. , “48”. When the point counter value (cumulative value of the acquired battle points) is “20”, the winning number “256” corresponding to the entire numerical range of the random number sequence is assigned to the winning value “2”. The value of the winning number shown in the figure is set in common for the settings 1 to 6 regardless of the setting rank for determining the combination, but can be changed according to the setting rank. Note that information on the winning value in the game mode 3 setting lottery is transmitted to the sub-control means side at an appropriate timing as one of the control commands (also referred to as “game mode 3 setting game number command”).

  Next, a game mode 2 control process and a game mode 3 control process will be described as control processes performed on the main control means side in the present modification 1. The game mode 2 control process is a process performed when the game mode 2 is set, and the game mode 3 control process is a process performed when the game mode 3 is set. In the game mode 2 control process, as shown in FIG. 45 (A), the initial value is set to, for example, “1500” in an advantageous section counter (a counter that counts the period of stay (game number) in the advantageous section). Is subtracted from "1" (step L11). Next, a point acquisition lottery is performed (step L12), and the acquired point value is added to the point counter (step L13).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the point counter value is “20” or more (step L14). Here, if the point counter value is “20” or more, the process proceeds to step L15 to perform the game mode 2 end process and then proceeds to step L16. If the point counter value is not “20” or more, the process proceeds directly to step L16. . In the game mode 2 end process, as shown in FIG. 45 (B), the game mode counter (a counter that controls which game mode is set) is set to “3” (a value indicating that the game mode 3 is set). Set (step L31). Subsequently, the game mode 2 control counter (counter for counting the period (number of games) staying in the game mode 2) is cleared (step L32), and the cumulative point ART lottery is performed (step L33). Next, it is determined whether or not the cumulative point ART lottery result is an ART winning (step L34).

  Here, if it is ART winning, the process proceeds to step L35 and "1" is set to the ART winning counter and then proceeds to step L13. If it is not ART winning, the process proceeds directly to step L36. In step L36, a game mode 3 setting lottery is performed, and the winning value is set in a game mode 3 control counter (a counter for counting the period (number of games) in the game mode 3) (step L37). After setting, the process proceeds to step L38, the point counter is cleared, and the process returns.

  Upon return from the game mode 2 end process, the process proceeds to step L16 of the game mode 2 control process, and an all-turn cylinder stop process (a process for managing the rotation state from the start of rotation of each reel to the constant speed state) is performed. Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the game mode counter is “3” (step L17). Here, if the counter value is not “3”, the process proceeds to step L18 to add “1” to the game mode 2 control counter and then proceeds to step L19. If the counter value is “3”, the process proceeds directly to step L19. . In Step L19, it is determined whether or not the value of the game mode 2 control counter is “20” or more. Here, if the counter value is “20” or more, the process proceeds to step L20 to return after performing the above-described game mode 2 end processing, and if the counter value is not “20” or more, the process returns directly.

  In the game mode 3 control process, as shown in FIG. 46, “1” is subtracted from the value of the advantageous section counter (step L41), and further, “1” is subtracted from the value of the game mode 3 control counter (step L42). Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the game mode 3 control counter is “0”. (Step L43) Here, if the counter value is “0”, the process proceeds to Step L44, and the game mode 3 end process (the value of the game mode counter is set based on the value of the ART winning counter or only while the game mode 3 is staying). A process for clearing the counter to be used) is performed, then a full cylinder stop process is performed (step L45), and the process returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step L43 that the counter value is not “0”, the process returns without performing the game mode 3 end processing. Note that each time the value of the game mode 3 control counter is subtracted, the sub-control at the appropriate timing uses the information of the counter value after subtraction as one of the control commands (also referred to as “game mode 3 control counter value command”). You may transmit to the means side.

<Modification 2>
In the above-described change mode 1, in the cumulative point ART lottery, a determination value corresponding to the accumulated value of the acquired battle points is determined in advance, and it is determined whether or not the ART is won based on this determination value. Such a method has an advantage that the correspondence between the accumulated point value and the determination value is clear and the determination process of the winning is easy. On the other hand, when trying to set the winning probability more finely according to the accumulated point value. However, there is a problem that the number of determination values that must be stored in advance increases and the storage capacity is compressed. In the following, a description will be given of a mode example (referred to as “change mode 2”) in which a determination value is calculated based on the accumulated value of the acquired battle points and a winning determination is made in the cumulative point ART lottery based on the calculated determination value. The basic configuration of the change mode 2 is the same as that of the change mode 1.

This change mode 2 is configured so that the battle point can be acquired up to “100” (corrected to “100” when exceeding “100”) by the point acquisition lottery performed in the game mode 2. Yes. In the cumulative point ART lottery, the determination value calculated according to the cumulative value of the battle points acquired up to the time of the lottery and the numerical value range of the random number sequence is “256 (0 to 255)” (the maximum value is “255”). ) Is determined based on the random number read from the random number set to (for example, the 8-bit random number RS3 with the maximum value set as the initial setting). The determination value is calculated by the following formula (R).
Judgment value = (cumulative value of acquired battle points × 256) / specific value (R)
Here, the specific value is the maximum value of battle points that can be acquired, and is “100” in this example.

  For example, when the accumulated point value is “25”, the determination value is “66” (rounded down after the decimal point; the same applies hereinafter), and when the accumulated point value is “57”, the determination value is “145” and the accumulated point value. When “100” is “100”, the determination value is “256”. The determination of ART winning is performed by comparing the calculated determination value with the read random number value, and the ART winning is determined when the determination value is larger than the read random value.

  Thus, since the determination value is calculated by the above equation (R), the probability of winning the ART in the cumulative point ART lottery substantially matches the point cumulative value. For example, when the accumulated point value is “25”, the determination value is “66”, so the probability of winning the ART is “66 / 256≈25.8%”, and when the accumulated point value is “57”, the determination value is obtained. Is “145”, the probability of winning the ART is “145 / 256≈56.7%”, and when the accumulated point value is “100”, the determination value is “256”, so the probability of winning the ART is “256”. / 256 = 100% ”.

  In this change mode 2, the accumulated value of the acquired battle points is displayed to the player on each of the main control means side and the sub control means side. Since the accumulated point value displayed is substantially the same as the ART winning probability as described above, the player is given the impression that the displayed point accumulated value does not reflect the actual winning probability. It is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered.

  Next, the rendering process performed on the sub-control means side in the present modification 2 will be described. The effect processing described below can be performed in the same manner in the embodiment and other modifications. In the cumulative point ART lottery, when the accumulated value of the acquired battle points reaches a specific value (maximum value), the ART winning is confirmed, and an effect indicating this (also referred to as “ART confirmed effect”) is displayed on the image. This is performed using the apparatus 11 or the like. A specific aspect of the ART confirmation effect can be appropriately configured, and examples thereof include an aspect in which the background of the screen changes to a rainbow color.

  In addition, during the game mode 2 stay, in order to notify the player whether or not the battle point has been acquired, for example, a predetermined image for displaying a moving image in which the ally character fights against the enemy character is displayed by the image display device 11. Production (also referred to as “fighting production”) is performed. There are a number of production modes for this fighting production. Which type of fighting production is to be executed is divided into three types of lottery (each of which is called “fighting production primary lottery”, “fighting production secondary lottery”, It is also configured to be determined on the side of the sub-control means by “also referred to as“ competitive effect third lottery ”). Hereinafter, these first to third lottery drawings will be described with additional reference to FIGS. In these lotteries, a random number value read from a random number (random number on the sub-control unit side) in which the numerical value range of the random number sequence is set to “65536 (0 to 65535)” is used. The numerical values shown in the columns of FIGS. 47 and 48 are the winning numbers corresponding to the random numbers.

  The first draw of the fighting effect is performed every game while staying in the game mode 2. In this fighting effect primary lottery, as shown in FIGS. 47 (A) and 47 (B), information on the cumulative value (point counter value) of battle points acquired up to the game, transmitted from the main control means side, and Based on the information on the presence / absence of acquisition of battle points in the game and the information on the result of determining the combination, “No effect” (does not execute the fighting effect) or “With effect” (executes the fighting effect) Decide whether or not. “Lose”, “Replay”, “Pushing order bell”, “Weak cherry”, “Strong cherry”, and “Middle cherries” in the figure are the result of the role determination (corresponding to the above-mentioned YK number or lottery group number). It is set as an example (other role determination results are not shown).

  As shown in the figure, when the game has points (1 to 5), the point counter value is “95 to 99” or “75 to 94” (the point counter value belongs to another numerical range). In this case, “presentation” is always determined regardless of the combination determination result. On the other hand, when no points are acquired in the game, the probability that “no effect” is determined when the point counter value is “75-94” than when the point counter value is “95-99” (in the former case) 75% and in the latter case 50%) are set high. This is intended to reduce the rate at which the player is discouraged by lowering the rate at which the losing effect described below is executed in the former case than in the latter case. It is also possible to make the execution rate lower in the latter case than in the former case). If there are no points in the game, the winning numbers assigned to each winning decision result are the same regardless of the winning decision result, but different winning numbers are assigned according to the winning decision result. Also good. In this way, the specific value of the winning number can be changed as appropriate (the same applies to other lotteries below).

  The melee production secondary lottery is performed when “with production” is determined in the melee production primary lottery (in order to simplify the lottery program, every game is played regardless of the result of the melee production primary lottery). May be) In this fighting effect secondary lottery, as shown in FIGS. 47 (C) and 47 (D), information on the accumulated value (point counter value) of battle points transmitted from the main control means side up to the game and Based on the information on the presence / absence of acquisition of battle points in the game and the information on the result of determining the combination, one effect group is selected from the four effect groups from “effect A group” to “effect D group”. To decide.

  As shown in the figure, when there is a point acquisition (1 to 5) in the game, the “production A group” or the “production B group” has a probability of 50% (32768/65536) regardless of the result of the combination determination. It is determined. On the other hand, when there is no point acquisition in the game, either one of the “production A group” and the “production B group” is determined with a different probability depending on the combination determination result (for example, the combination determination result is “lost” In the case of “push order bell”, “Direction A group” is determined with a probability of 100%, and when the combination determination result is “Replay”, “Direction A group” is determined with a probability of 12.5% (8192/65536). ("Production B group" is determined with a probability of 87.5% (57344/65536)). In the illustrated example, the same winning number is obtained when the point counter value is “95 to 99” and “75 to 94” (not shown when the point counter value belongs to another numerical range). Although set, different winning numbers may be set according to the size of the point counter value (difference in the numerical range to which it belongs).

  The fighting effect tertiary lottery determines a specific aspect of the fighting effect and is performed according to the result of the fighting effect secondary lottery (the type of the decided effect group). FIG. 48 shows an example of lottery data used in the fighting effect tertiary lottery when the effect A group is determined in the fighting effect secondary lottery. In this fighting effect third lottery, based on the information on presence / absence of acquisition of battle points in the game and information on the result of determining the role transmitted from the main control means side, the losing effects 1-10 and the winning effects 1 One effect is determined from the ten. Loss effects 1-10 displayed an image of the teammate character losing the battle with the enemy character in the end (for example, at the time of accepting the third stop operation), thereby failing to acquire battle points in the game. (The difference in the number indicates that the specific contents of the production are different. The same is true for the winning productions 1 to 10). The winning effects 1 to 10 display an image in which the teammate character wins the battle with the enemy character in the end (for example, at the time of accepting the third stop operation), thereby indicating that the battle point has been acquired in the game. This is an effect that informs the player.

  In the example shown in FIG. 48, when there is a point acquisition (1 to 5) in the game, any one of the winning effects 1 to 9 is always determined, and when there is no point acquisition in the game, the losing effect 1 , 4 and 7 are always determined. The probability that each effect is determined corresponds to the winning number shown in the figure (for example, the probability that the winning effect 3 is determined is “25%” because the winning value number is “16384” (16384/65536). ).

  As described above, in this change mode 2, since the fighting effect is determined based on the accumulated value of the battle points (point counter value), the battle point value acquired in the game, and the role determination result, the content of the fighting effect is It is possible to diversify.

  In addition, in this change mode 2, in order to notify the player of whether or not the ART is won while staying in the game mode 3, for example, a video in which a friend character and an enemy character continuously fight over a plurality of games is displayed. A predetermined image effect (also referred to as “continuous fighting effect”) displayed by the image display device 11 is performed. This continuous fighting effect is provided with a plurality of effects modes, and which effect mode of the continuous fighting effects is executed is determined on the side of the sub-control means by a predetermined lottery (also referred to as “continuous fighting effect lottery”). (It may be determined on the main control means side). Hereinafter, the continuous fighting effect lottery will be described with reference to FIG. In this continuous fighting effect lottery, a random number value read from a random number (random number on the sub-control means side) in which the numerical range of the random number sequence is set to “65536 (0 to 65535)” is used. The numerical values shown in the columns of FIGS. 49A to 49C are winning numbers corresponding to the random numbers.

  When the game mode 2 is shifted to the game mode 3, the continuous fighting effect lottery is performed, for example, in the first game of the game mode 3 (the second game may also be performed continuously). In this change mode 2, it is assumed that the number of games set in game mode 3 (winning value in game mode setting lottery) is set to either “4” or “5”. In this continuous fighting effect lottery, as shown in FIGS. 49 (A) to (C), information on the accumulated value (point counter value) of the acquired battle points transmitted from the main control means side, and the game mode 3 Based on the information on the number of remaining games (the value of the game mode 3 control counter), the information on whether or not the ART is won, and the information on the result of determining the combination, “No effect”, “No fighting effect”, “Enemy A fighting effect” , “Enemy B Fighting Effect”, “Enemy C Fighting Effect”, and “Enemy D Fighting Effect” are selected from one of six winning items.

  When “no effect” is selected, no continuous effect is executed in the game, and when “no fight” is selected, an effect that does not develop into a fight is executed in the game. When “Enemy D Fighting Effect” is selected from “Enemy A Fighting Effect”, continuous fighting effects that develop into fighting with enemy characters A to D are executed over a plurality of games. It should be noted that the enemy characters A to D are set to have different strengths in fighting (for example, A> B> C> D in this order). In addition, when a continuous fighting effect is executed when an ART win is obtained, an image in which the teammate character wins is always displayed in the end, thereby indicating to the player that the ART win has been obtained. Inform. On the other hand, when the continuous fighting effect is executed when the ART winning is not obtained, an image in which the teammate character is always defeated is always displayed, and the player is notified that the ART winning is not obtained. Inform.

  FIG. 49A illustrates the lottery data when the point counter value is “50 to 74” and the remaining number of games in the game mode is “5”. The lottery data is used in the first game of the game mode 3 when the point counter value is in the range of “50 to 74” and the winning value in the game mode setting lottery is “5”. Is the case. In this case, when the ART is not won, either “No production” or “No fight” is always selected, and when the ART is won, “Enemy A fighting production”, “Enemy B fighting production”, “Enemy C fighting”. "Direction" is always selected. In this case, “Enemy A Fighting Effect”, “Enemy B Fighting Effect”, and “Enemy C Fighting Effect” are started from the first game in the game mode 3 of the game mode 3, and the teammate character is defeated in the fourth game. An image of such a mode is displayed, and an effect of displaying an image in which the ally character revives and wins in the reverse direction in the fifth game (also referred to as “resurrection effect”) can be used (a specific mode is appropriate) Changeable, and so on)

  FIG. 49B illustrates lottery data when the point counter value is “75 to 99” and the number of games set in the game mode is “4”. The lottery data is used when the winning value in the game mode setting lottery is “4” or the winning value in the game mode setting lottery is “5”. This is the second game when the continuous fighting effect is not performed in the first game of the game mode 3 and the point counter value is in the range of “75 to 99”. In this case, when the ART is not won, either “Enemy B Fighting Effect” or “Enemy C Fighting Effect” is always selected, and when the ART is selected, “Enemy A Fighting Effect”, “Enemy B Fighting Effect”, “ “Enemy C Fighting Direction” is always selected. “Enemy A Fighting Effect”, “Enemy B Fighting Effect”, and “Enemy C Fighting Effect” in this case are images starting from the game from which the lottery result was obtained and winning or losing in the final game of game mode 3 It can be set as the aspect displayed. In addition, since “enemy A fighting effect” is executed only when the ART is won, the player who understands it executes the enemy A fighting effect when the point counter value is “75 to 99”. When it is done, it is understood that it is winning ART.

  FIG. 49C illustrates the lottery data when the point counter value is “50 to 74” and the number of games set in the game mode is “4”. The lottery data is used when the winning value in the game mode setting lottery is “4” or the winning value in the game mode setting lottery is “5”. This is the second game when the continuous fighting effect is not performed in the first game of the game mode 3, and the point counter value is in the range of “50 to 74”. In this case, one of “Enemy A Fighting Production”, “Enemy B Fighting Production”, and “Enemy C Fighting Production” is always selected when the ART is not selected or when the ART is selected (the probability of being selected is not ART). It is different between winning and ART winning). Therefore, regardless of whether “enemy A fighting effect”, “enemy B fighting effect”, or “enemy C fighting effect” is executed, it is not possible to determine whether or not the player has won the ART. .

  As described above, in this change mode 2, based on the cumulative value of the battle points (point counter value), the battle point value acquired in the game, the presence or absence of ART winning, the number of remaining games in the game mode 3, and the combination determination result Since the continuous fighting effect is determined, it is possible to diversify the content of the continuous fighting effect.

<Modification 3>
Next, a description will be given of a mode example (referred to as “change mode 3”) configured to determine the presence / absence of ART winning in the cumulative point ART lottery by a method different from the above-described change modes 1 and 2. In the cumulative point ART lottery of this change mode 3, the upper digit (tenth digit) of the cumulative value of the battle points acquired up to the time of the lottery (it is assumed to be one of “00” to “99” in the two-digit display). A predetermined determination value (also referred to as “higher digit determination value”) according to a digit) and a predetermined determination value (also referred to as “lower digit determination value”) according to a lower digit (first digit). ) And two random numbers (for example, 8-bit random numbers RS3 and RS4) each having a numerical value range set to “256 (0 to 255)” (the maximum value is “255”) Based on the numerical value, it is determined whether or not the ART is won. The determination is first made by comparing the random number value read from one random number (for example, 8-bit random number RS3) with the upper digit determination value, and the higher digit determination value than the read random number value. If you are bigger, you will win ART. Here, if the ART is not won, the random number value read from the other random number (for example, the 8-bit random number RS4) is compared with the lower digit judgment value, and from the read random number value If the lower digit judgment value is larger, the ART is won.

  FIG. 50A shows an example of lottery data (higher digit determination value) in the cumulative point ART lottery. The determination value shown in the figure is set corresponding to the numerical value range “256” of the random number sequence to be used (for example, 8-bit random number RS3). For example, the judgment value is “192” when the value of the upper digit of the accumulated value (point accumulation value) of the acquired battle points is “0”, and the upper digit judgment value when the value of the upper digit is “1”. Is set to “24”. Thereafter, each time the upper digit value of the accumulated point value increases by one, the upper digit judgment value sequentially increases. When the upper digit value is “9”, the upper digit judgment value is set to “224”. (The specific value of the upper digit judgment value and the value of the upper digit of the point accumulated value associated therewith can be appropriately changed. For example, when the upper digit value is “0”, the upper digit judgment value is changed to “0”. ”).

  FIG. 50B shows an example of lottery data (lower digit determination value) in the cumulative point ART lottery. The determination value shown in the figure is set corresponding to the numerical value range “256” of the random number sequence to be used (for example, 8-bit random number RS4). Specifically, when the lower digit value of the accumulated point value is “0” to “2”, the lower digit judgment value is “2”, and when the lower digit value is “3” to “5”. The lower digit judgment value is set to “4”. Similarly, when the lower digit value of the accumulated point value is “6” or “7”, the lower digit judgment value is “6”, and when the lower digit value is “8” to “9”, the lower digit The determination value is set to “8” (the specific value of the lower digit determination value and the lower digit value of the point accumulated value associated therewith can be changed as appropriate).

  The upper digit judgment value reflects the appearance rate of the upper digit value of the point accumulated value (the probability that the upper digit value of the point accumulated value is the value when the accumulated point ART lottery is performed). ing. That is, since the appearance rate of the upper digit value “0” of the point accumulated value is considerably low, the upper digit judgment value is set high as “192”, and the upper digit values “1” to “5” of the point accumulated value appear. Since the rate is considerably higher than the appearance rate of “0”, the upper digit judgment value is set lower. Furthermore, since the appearance rate of the upper digit values “6” to “9” of the point accumulated value decreases sequentially as the numerical value increases by “1”, the upper digit determination value is sequentially increased (in this example, “32”). "By increments"). As a result, in the cumulative point ART lottery, the probability of winning the ART based on the upper digit determination value reflects the appearance rate of the value of the upper digit of the point cumulative value. For example, when the value of the upper digit of the accumulated point value is “0”, the probability of winning the ART is “192/256 = 75%”, and when the value of the upper digit of the accumulated point value is “4”, When the probability is “80/256 = 31.25%” and the value of the upper digits of the accumulated point value is “9”, the probability of winning the ART is “224/256 = 87.5%”.

  On the other hand, the lower digit judgment value is associated with a larger lower judgment value as the lower digit value of the accumulated point value increases. As a result, in the cumulative point ART lottery, the probability of winning an ART based on the lower digit determination value increases as the lower digit value of the point cumulative value increases. However, the determination of ART winning based on the lower digit determination value is a preliminary case in the case of ART non-winning in the determination of ART winning based on the upper digit determination value. It is set to a small value. For this reason, in the cumulative point ART lottery, even when the probability of winning an ART based on the lower digit determination value is the highest (when the lower digit value is “8” or “9”), “9 / 256≈3 .5% ".

<Other example embodiments>
As mentioned above, although one Embodiment of the gaming machine which concerns on this invention, and its modification aspects 1-3 were demonstrated, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the aspect mentioned above. In the following, matters applicable to the gaming machine according to the present invention (including those partially overlapping with the above-described contents) will be exemplified.

  In the present invention, random numbers are used in various lotteries, but the random numbers exemplified as being used in a certain lottery can be used in other lotteries. For example, the random numbers used in the point acquisition lottery, the cumulative point ART lottery, and the game mode 3 setting lottery are used for other lottery, for example, a lottery for setting the game mode, an extra lottery for the number of ART games, etc. Also good. When a plurality of random values are required in one lottery, a plurality of different random numbers may be used to obtain random values from each other, or a plurality of random values may be obtained from one random number. Good. For example, in the cumulative point ART lottery of modification 3, an example is shown in which two different random numbers (8-bit random numbers RS3, RS4) are used. First, a random number value to be compared with the upper digit determination value is used. And a random number value to be compared with the lower-order digit determination value may be acquired after a predetermined time has elapsed or after an interrupt that is sufficient for one cycle of the 8-bit random number to be updated.

  When the determination value stored in advance as table data is used for the lottery, the winning probability of a specific value may be set to be particularly high. For example, in the cumulative point ART lottery of change mode 3, when the value of the upper digit of the point cumulative value is “0”, the determination value is set high as “192” to increase the winning probability. In addition, when the upper digit value and the lower digit value are the same, a special determination value may be set to increase the winning probability. For example, as the lower digit judgment value when the upper digit value is “3” and the lottery is lost, the lower digit judgment value corresponding to the lower digit value “3” is set higher (eg, “126”). And so on. When the numerical value to be determined becomes a specific value, it may be won without performing a lottery, or a dedicated lottery (a lottery with a high winning probability with a determination value of “192”) may be performed. For example, in the change mode 2, when the cumulative value of the battle points is “77” or “99”, it is possible to select the ART win without performing the cumulative point ART lottery.

  When a lottery is performed using a determination value, a plurality of different determination values may be prepared, and the type of privilege to be won may be changed. For example, in the point acquisition lottery of the change mode 1, a different first determination value and second determination value are prepared for each point, and when winning by the first determination value, the first ART winning is obtained, When winning with the determination value of 2, a second ART winning is obtained. The first ART winning and the second ART winning may be set so that there is a difference as a benefit to the player (for example, the initial setting value of the number of ART games is different).

  In the change mode 2, an effect suggesting acquisition of battle points (winning effect) and an effect suggesting non-acquisition of battle points (losing effect) are executed, but the frequency of losing effects is reduced as the cumulative value of battle points decreases. May be raised. Further, when a predetermined point is acquired in the game, the accumulated point value reaches a specific condition (for example, a specific value “100”, or another predetermined value (“77” or “55”)). When it is satisfied, it may be possible to select a specific effect or increase the selection probability of a specific effect as compared with a case where a specific condition is not satisfied. These values may be displayed on the image display device 11 on the basis of the acquired value of the battle point or the accumulated value information transmitted from the main control means side.

  In the game mode 2, the main control means determines the number of games set in the game mode 3 based on the lottery result information in the cumulative point ART lottery and the information on the cumulative value of the battle points. The number of games set in the game mode 3 may be determined based on the above. Also, in the game mode 2, on the side of the sub control means, information on the accumulated value of the acquired battle points, information on the remaining number of games in the game mode 3, and information on whether or not ART is won Although the continuous fighting effect is determined based on the information on the combination determination result, the continuous fighting effect may be determined based on one or a combination of these pieces of information.

  When a point that affects the gaming state such as the battle point described above is controlled by the main control means, the point may be determined based on a result of winning combination (winning combination) instead of lottery. Further, points may be determined based on predetermined rules (push order correct answer, lottery, push position, etc.). Further, in addition to determining points based on each game and winning combination, points may be determined without depending on the winning combination. A section in which the points are drawn higher and a section in which the points are drawn lower may be provided (for example, the section having a specific number of games is increased and the section after reaching 100 points is increased).

  When a specific period such as the above-mentioned CZ mode or game mode 2 is controlled by the main control means, the ART is elected when the point reaches a specified value (for example, “100”), and the specific period ends. Also good. Further, even if the points exceed the specified value, the lottery of points may be continued. Points that exceed the specified value may be carried over to the next specific period, so that an additional lottery may be executed (for example, the same lottery again when the default value “100” is exceeded) Or another lottery). The specific period may be extended or shortened according to the result of the lottery. A plurality of specific sections, for example, a specific period 1 and a specific period 2 may be provided, and one may be specified longer than the other, or a high point may be easily won. Predetermined points may be added at the start of a specific period (may be always added or may be added by lottery).

  When the point is a predetermined value (for example, “0”) at the end of the specific period, a specific value (lowest point or maximum point) may be set or a specific period may be set again. When it is not a specific section, it has a normal state and a high probability state, has a normal state and a high probability state even during a specific period, and sets the state during a specific period according to the gaming state at the start of the specific period May be. Depending on the ART lottery result, the number of games for continuous production for notifying the ART lottery result may be determined, or for determining the ART lottery result depending on the ART lottery result and the accumulated point value. The number of production games may be determined. In the latter case, it is possible to execute an effect having a length in consideration of the accumulated point value. The transition to a specific period may be determined according to a result of determining the combination of the game (such as winning a small combination or losing). Depending on the lottery result of the game (rare combination winning, replay winning), the transition to a specific period may not be determined.

  When the point value is displayed by the sub control means, the value may be displayed based on the information transmitted from the main control means side. The point value to be displayed may be displayed at a predetermined magnification (10 times, 5 times, etc.), may be displayed lower than the actual value, or may be displayed higher than the actual value. As an effect mode for a specific period, whether or not to display the acquired points and the accumulated points may be determined by the player's selection at the start (for example, “??” is displayed by selection). In a mode in which no points are displayed, a pressing order in which a specific outcome (pushing order chance replay, pressing order chance bell, etc.) suggesting the acquisition of points may not be displayed. When there is a difference between the accumulated points and the displayed points (eg, the displayed points are lower than the accumulated points), it may be displayed as if more points were earned when new points were earned. It is also possible to display the game as if it has earned points even in a game that has not earned points.

  When the point value satisfies a specific condition in the main control means (for example, the specified value (for example, “100”) is reached internally, or the specified value is reached by acquiring points of the game), the sub-control means A special display (such as “77” points) may be performed. When the point value displayed by the sub-control means reaches the specified value, the accumulated value may not be added and displayed any more, or the accumulated value may be displayed after the specified value is exceeded. When the specified value is reached, a specific effect (rainbow display) may be performed to notify the arrival. The beginning of a specific section may be displayed lower than the earned points, and the latter half may be displayed higher than the earned points. You may change the points to be displayed on the balance (strong cherry display, weak cherry display, spilled points, etc.), or the set rank may be indicated by the point value displayed by the sub-control means ( (For example, confirm the setting 6). In this case, while notifying the information according to the accumulated points, other information (setting rank or ART lottery success / failure) can be notified in the same area.

  If the point value displayed by the sub-control means does not satisfy a specific condition (such as a low setting rank), the points to be acquired and displayed may be adjusted so that the specific point value does not appear. In a state where a winning (ART winning or bonus winning) is confirmed internally by a predetermined lottery, a specific value (for example, “77”) may be displayed as a point value to be displayed. Also in this case, while notifying information according to the accumulated points, it is possible to notify other information (setting rank and whether or not the lottery is successful) in the same area. The display may be adjusted so that a specific value is not displayed in a state where the winning is not fixed internally by a predetermined lottery. An effect during a specific period may be determined according to accumulated points, a result of determining the combination of the game, and points acquired in the game. The smaller the accumulated value of points, the higher the execution frequency of an effect (also referred to as “gase effect”) that suggests the acquisition of points even though no points have been acquired. In this case, the gaze effect can be executed at a frequency corresponding to the accumulated point value.

  When a predetermined point is acquired in the main control means, if the accumulated value of the points satisfies a specific condition, a specific effect can be selected in the sub-control means, or the selection probability of a specific effect compared to the case where it does not satisfy May be raised. You may set the continuous production which alert | reports the result of ART lottery based on the cumulative value of points and the result of ART lottery. You may alert | report that it transfers to a specific period, when the winning combination determination result of the said game is a specific result (small role winning or losing). An introduction effect or a game description for a specific period may be performed based on the bet operation. In this case, a period for explaining a specific period can be secured by setting a situation that requires a bet operation. Depending on the combination determination result (rare combination winning or replay winning), it may not be notified that the period is shifted to a specific period. In this case, since it is not notified that the game is displayed with a rare role in a specific period, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation due to the rare role winning. In addition, since it is not informed that the game is to be transferred to a specific period in the game where the replay is displayed, even if the introduction effect or the game explanation for the specific period is given, the game is immediately started and the display is canceled. be able to. When there are multiple types of multiple specific sections (different ART expectation expectations), the sub-control means informs that it will shift to any specific period, and shifts to which specific period based on the bet operation You may perform notification about introduction, introduction effect, game explanation, and the like.

  During the stay for a specific period, the main control means performs a first point lottery executed regardless of the game and the role determination result and a second point lottery executed according to the role determination result. May be. In this case, when a combination with a setting difference and a combination with a setting difference are provided and a combination with a setting difference is won, the second point lottery need not be executed. This makes it difficult to determine whether a winning combination with a setting difference is won or a winning combination with no setting difference is won. The value won in the first point lottery may not be notified, but may be notified when a winning combination is set. You may set so that it may not shift to a specific period according to the number of remaining games which can stay in an advantageous area. As a result, it is possible to prevent problems such as the end of a specific period in the middle, or the occurrence of an ART game end in the middle of a specific period but the end of an ART game.

  When the number of remaining games that can stay in the advantageous section is within a predetermined number of games, when the transition is made to a specific period, the sub-control means does not display that it has transitioned to the specific period, and the game on the main control means side An effect that does not correspond to the state may be executed. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the player from having an impression that the specific period has ended in the middle or that the ART game has ended in the middle although the ART has been won in the specific period. If the ART state is executed more than the specified number of games in the advantageous section, even if the limit condition (for example, 1500 games are continuously consumed in the advantageous section) is not satisfied at the end of the ART state, the ART-related information is initialized. Good (for example, clearing the number of ART stocks stocked during a specific period). As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a problem such as the end of a specific period in the middle, or the ART game being ended in the middle of an ART winning in a specific period. An upper limit may be set to the number of times that can be transferred to a specific period during the advantageous section. This can also prevent the occurrence of problems such as the end of the specific period in the middle or the end of the ART game in the middle of the ART winning in the specific period. When a bonus combination having a setting difference or a bonus combination having no setting difference is won during a specific period, it may be determined that an ART is won. Or you may make it transfer to RT which can acquire a specific point by point RT which is easy to acquire a point by point lottery after a bonus end, or a point lottery.

  During the advantageous section, the lottery probability of the combination may be different from the non-favorable section (normal section) (the probability may be changed). Specifically, a bonus combination (BB, etc.) or a specific combination (Bell, etc.) is won in the advantageous section, and a bonus combination that is not drawn in the non-advantaged section. A combination determination table is used to draw a lottery so that a specific combination is won with high probability during an advantageous section. That is, as a role determination table, a role determination table at non-RT (for non-favorable zone), a role determination table at non-RT (for advantageous zone), a role determination table at RT1 (for non-favorable zone), an RT1 time A role determination table (for advantageous sections) and the like are provided. When using a combination determination table (for non-advantageous section) in a certain RT state, when a predetermined combination (rare combination) wins alone (winning probability 1%), a predetermined combination and bonus combination are won. If there is a time (winning probability 0.5%) and when a bonus combination is won alone (winning probability 0.5%), when using a role determination table (for advantageous section) in a certain RT state, When a specified role (rare role) is elected alone (winning probability 0.5%), when a predetermined role and bonus role are won repeatedly (winning probability 1%), and when a bonus role is elected alone (winning) There may be a probability of 0.5%), when a predetermined combination (rare combination) is elected alone (winning probability 1%), and when a predetermined combination and bonus combination are combined (winning probability 0.5) %) And when the bonus combination is elected alone (winning probability 1%) When a specified role (rare role) is elected alone (winning probability 0.5%), when a predetermined role and bonus role are won repeatedly (winning probability 1%), and when a bonus role is elected alone (winning) There may be a 1% probability). Then, at the end of the advantageous section, information related to the advantageous section is cleared and the original combination determination table is used from the next game. The probability may be changed only in a specific RT state in the advantageous section. In this way, by changing the probability only during the advantageous section, it is possible to make the expected value of game medals per game different from that of the non-favorable section while preventing unlimited payout of game medals.

  Each aspect mentioned above can be used in combination as appropriate. The present invention is also applicable to gaming machines other than slot machines (for example, pachinko machines).

1 Slot machine 3a, 3b, 3c Reel 25 Start lever 26a, 26b, 26c Stop switch 60 Main control board 70 Sub control board 70A Sub main control board 70B Sub sub control board 100 Main control means 118 Random number generation / acquisition means 141 ART related Lottery execution means 200 Sub control means 200A Sub main control means 200B Sub sub control means

Claims (1)

Main control means for controlling the progress of the game;
A sub-control means for controlling the execution of the production,
The main control means includes
Random number means that can set the random number range,
When the power is turned on, the random number range is set, and then a lottery is performed for each game.
Decide whether or not to shift to a specific period consisting of multiple games during the game,
In the specific period, the point value can be determined,
Sending information on the determined point value or the cumulative value of the determined point value to the sub-control means;
The bonus grant lottery is performed based on the accumulated value of the point values when the predetermined termination condition for the specific period is satisfied and the random value acquired from the random number means, and grant of bonus is determined, and the bonus grant lottery result And the length of a special period until the result of the privilege grant lottery is notified based on the cumulative value of the point value,
The sub-control means is
Display a display value based on the information transmitted from the main control means,
An effect is determined based on a cumulative value of points, a result of the bonus grant lottery, and a length of the special period.