JP2018201804A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine displaying an image in a display window clearly.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: internal lottery means which can lead a first winning combination and a second winning combination as winning combinations that led states are maintained until winning occurs; and a prescribed reel where first symbols composing a symbol combination corresponding to the first winning combination and second symbols composing a symbol combination corresponding to a second winning combination are applied. The prescribed reel is higher in transmittance of visible light in an area where the second symbols are arranged than an area where the first symbols are arranged, and is further provided with display control means which can move a prescribed image in a prescribed direction and display it in an area including an area corresponding to the prescribed reel within a symbol visible frame until operation of a stop button is validated after a game is started. The prescribed direction differs from the direction in which the symbols move in the symbol visible frame while a plurality of reels rotate.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 35

Description

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

  Conventionally, for example, a slot machine is known as one of game machines. This slot machine is configured so that a plurality of reels with a plurality of types of symbols can be seen through a display window, the plurality of reels are rotated, the reels are stopped based on the operation of a stop button, It is comprised so that the profit according to the aspect of the stopped reel may be provided.

  Most of such game machines have an image display device outside the display window described above, and display an image on the image display device to allow the player to recognize information about the game. A player who has missed an image displayed on the image display device may occur.

  Therefore, in recent years, there is a liquid crystal display in which an image is displayed in front of a reel by disposing a transparent liquid crystal in an area including at least the area inside the display window (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 4874072

  However, since such a game stand cannot provide a backlight in the area inside the display window, an image is displayed using the backlight of the reel. The displayed image may become unclear due to the visible light transmittance.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game table that can make an image displayed inside the display window clearer.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem,
A plurality of reels that are subjected to multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
A stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and operated to stop the plurality of rotating reels;
Internal lottery means for deriving a role by lottery,
A symbol visual recognition frame for visually recognizing symbols given to the plurality of reels;
A reel backlight that emits visible light from the inside of the plurality of reels toward the inside of the symbol visual recognition frame;
Image display means for displaying an image inside the symbol visual recognition frame using visible light emitted from the reel backlight;
Display control means for controlling the image display means;
And after accelerating the rotation speed of the plurality of reels to a predetermined rotation speed based on the start of the game, the operation of the stop button is validated, and the rotation is performed by the subsequent operation of the stop button. The gaming machine is configured to stop the plurality of reels, determine a winning combination based on an aspect of the symbol stopped inside the symbol visual recognition frame, and to give a profit corresponding to the combination determined to be winning,
The internal lottery means
As the role that is maintained until it is determined to win, the first role and the second role can be derived,
The plurality of reels are:
It includes a predetermined reel,
The predetermined reel is
A reel with a first design and a second design,
The first design is
It is a symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to the first role,
The second design is
A symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to the second role,
The predetermined reel is
The region where the second symbol is arranged is higher in visible light transmittance than the region where the first symbol is arranged,
The display control means includes
In a predetermined period from when the game is started until the operation of the stop button is validated, an area including at least a predetermined area corresponding to the predetermined reel in an area inside the symbol visual recognition frame, It is possible to display a predetermined image by moving it in a predetermined direction,
The predetermined direction is:
It is a direction different from the direction in which the symbol moves in the symbol visual recognition frame during rotation of the plurality of reels.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game stand which makes the image displayed inside a display window clearer can be provided.

FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side). It is a figure which shows an example of a winning line. 4 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a reel unit 700. FIG. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a part of the reel unit 700 disassembled. (A) is a perspective view which shows the structure of the backlight module 740, (b) is a front view of the backlight module 740. FIG. It is a circuit block diagram of a control part. It is a figure which expands and shows the arrangement of the design given to each reel in plane. It is a figure which shows the kind of winning combination (including an operating combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the payout of each winning combination. It is a figure which shows an internal winning combination, winning number S, and a name. It is a figure which shows an internal winning combination, winning number S, and a name. FIG. 4 is a transition diagram of the gaming state and RT of the slot machine 100. It is a figure which shows an example of the general combination lottery table which prescribed | regulated the lottery data of the general combination among internal winning combinations. It is a figure which shows an example of the general combination lottery table which prescribed | regulated the lottery data of the general combination among internal winning combinations. It is a figure which shows an example of the special combination lottery table which prescribed | regulated the lottery data of the special combination among internal winning combinations. (A)-(f) is the figure which showed the stop mode of the symbol in time series at the time of carrying out internal winning for a specific small role and stopping the reels 110-112 in order of forward pressing operation. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the internal lottery process in the main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the winning number S grouping process in an internal lottery process. (A) is a flowchart showing the flow of grouping A in the winning number S grouping process, (b) is a diagram showing an example of bit data for grouping A, (c) is a general It is the figure which showed the flow of the process of the grouping A when the re-game player 1-2-4 of winning number S = 9 wins an internal winning in internal lottery using a role lottery table. It is the figure which showed an example of the conversion table for grouping B. (A)-(d) is the figure which showed an example of the conversion table for grouping C (AT set number lottery conversion table). (A)-(c) is the figure which showed an example of the conversion table for grouping C (conversion table for state transfer lottery). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the effect state related process at the time of the game start in the main control part main process. (A)-(d) is the figure which showed an example of the AT set number lottery table. (A)-(c) is the figure which showed an example of the state transfer lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the effect state related process at the time of the game end in the main control part main process. (A) is a flowchart of the main process which CPU404 of the 1st sub control part 400 performs, (b) is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of the 1st sub control part 400, (c) is 5 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400. (A) is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500, (b) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500, and (c) is 5 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500, and (d) is a flowchart of image control processing of the second sub-control unit 500. (A) is a flowchart which shows the flow of the internal winning command reception process performed in a 1st sub control part main process and a 2nd sub control part main process, (b) is displayed on the effect image display apparatus 157. FIG. Is an example of a watermelon notification effect (image), and (c) is an example of a cherry notification effect (image) displayed on the effect image display device 157. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the aspect which stops when aiming at the symbol (BAR symbol) which comprises special combination 3, (b) is a figure which displays a demo image in the area | region inside the display window 113. FIG. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the aspect which stops when aiming at the symbol (seven 2 symbol) which comprises special role 2, (b) is a demo image displayed on the area | region inside the display window 113 It is a figure which shows an example of the state made. It is a figure which shows the space | interval of the symbol which comprises a special part. (A) is a figure which shows a mode that a game is complete | finished in the state which the symbol (BAR symbol) which comprises the special combination 3 stops on the upper stage of the middle reel 111, and this BAR symbol moves at the start of the next game. (B) is a figure which shows the moving image A displayed when a strong watermelon or a weak watermelon is derived | led-out, (c) is a mode that the state of (a) and (b) produced simultaneously FIG. (A) is a figure which shows a mode that a game is complete | finished in the state which the symbol (BAR symbol) which comprises the special combination 3 stops on the upper stage of the middle reel 111, and this BAR symbol moves at the start of the next game. (B) is a figure which shows the moving image B displayed when a strong watermelon or a weak watermelon is derived | led-out, (c) is a mode that the state of (a) and (b) occurred in the same period FIG.

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the reels 110 to 112 are configured by affixing the belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member. When viewed from the player, three symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed in the vertical direction from the display window 113, and a total of nine symbols can be seen. Specifically, referring to FIG. 2, the symbols displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 110 (position 1 shown in the figure) are displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 110 and the middle stage of the left reel 110 (position 4 shown in the figure). The symbol displayed on the left reel middle symbol, the symbol displayed on the lower column of the left reel 110 (position 7 in the figure), the symbol displayed on the left reel lower symbol, and the upper part of the middle reel 111 (position 2 in the diagram). The symbol displayed on the middle reel upper symbol, the symbol displayed on the middle of the left reel 111 (position 5 in the figure), the symbol displayed on the middle reel middle symbol, and the symbol displayed on the bottom of the middle reel 111 (position 8 in the diagram). The symbol displayed on the lower stage of the middle reel, the upper stage of the right reel 112 (position 3 in the figure) is the upper stage of the right reel, and the picture displayed on the middle stage of the right reel 112 (position 6 in the figure) is the right reel. Middle design, bottom of right reel 112 (in the figure The symbols displayed at the position 9) are called the right reel lower symbols, and the symbols of the reels 110 to 112 are displayed on the reels 110 to 112 through the display window 113 in the vertical direction, a total of nine symbols. Is done. Then, by rotating the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 110 to 112 functions as a display device that displays a combination of a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display device. In this embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 100. However, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this. The display window 113 corresponds to an example of the symbol visual recognition frame of the present invention.

  A backlight (backlight module 740 to be described later) for illuminating individual symbols displayed on the display window 113 is disposed on the back of each reel 110 to 112. It is desirable that the backlight is shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be illuminated evenly. In the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each of the reels 110 to 112. The light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of the optical sensor are provided. A light shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the two. Based on the detection result of the sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line.

  In the present embodiment, there is provided a middle winning line L1 composed of a left reel middle symbol, a middle reel middle symbol, and a right reel middle symbol. The winning line is a line for determining whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination described in FIG. 8 to be described later is displayed. FIG. 2 shows the winning line L1. A valid pay line (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “valid line”) is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment is a three-wager dedicated machine, and any winning line is not effective when the number of inserted medals is less than three, and the winning line L1 is set when three medals are bet. validate. When the winning line becomes valid, the game can be started by operating the start lever 135. The number of winning lines is not limited to one line. For example, in addition to the middle-stage winning line L1, the lower-right winning line composed of the upper left reel symbol, the middle reel middle symbol and the right reel lower symbol, the left reel lower symbol, the middle reel middle symbol and the right reel upper symbol A total of three right-up winning lines may be set as effective winning lines, or the number of winning lines corresponding to the number of bets may be set as effective winning lines.

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

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

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

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

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

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139 including a left stop button 137, a middle stop button 138, and a right stop button 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by operating the start lever 135, and are associated with the reels 110 to 112. More specifically, the left reel 110 can be stopped by operating the left stop button 137, the middle reel 111 can be stopped by operating the middle stop button 138, and the right stop button 139 can be The right reel 112 can be stopped by operating. Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. In addition, reels that are stopped in response to these stop operations are sequentially referred to as a first stop reel, a second stop reel, and a third stop reel. Further, the order of stopping the stop buttons 137 to 139 in order to stop all the reels 110 to 112 being rotated is referred to as an operation order or a pressing order. Furthermore, the operation sequence in which the first stop operation is the stop operation of the left reel 110 is called “forward press operation sequence” or simply “forward press”, and the stop operation in which the first stop operation is the stop operation of the right reel 112 is “ This is called “reverse pressing operation sequence” or simply “reverse pressing”. Note that a light emitter may be provided inside each stop button 137 to 139, and when the stop button 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitter may be turned on to notify the player.

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

  Below the stop button unit 136 is provided a title panel 162 for displaying the model name and pasting various types of certificate. At the lower part of the title panel 162, a medal payout opening 155 and a medal tray 161 are provided.

  The sound hole 145 is a hole for outputting the sound of the speakers 272 and 277 provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right portions of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for exciting games. A title panel 160 and a sound hole 143 are provided in the upper part of the front door 102. The sound hole 143 is a hole for outputting the sound of the speaker 272 provided in the slot machine 100 to the outside.

  In the vicinity of the display window 113, an effect image display device 157 which is a liquid crystal display device surrounding the display window 113 and the periphery thereof is provided. The effect image display device 157 can display an image not only in the left and right and upper and lower areas of the display window 113 but also in an area including the inside of the display window 113. The effect image display device 157 corresponds to an example of effect means and image display means of the present invention.

  The effect image display device 157 is configured by enclosing liquid crystal between liquid crystal panels in which a plurality of pixels are formed in a matrix, and each pixel is output by a drive signal output from a liquid crystal driver (not shown). The light transmittance is changed by changing the alignment state of the liquid crystal by controlling the voltage. The liquid crystal driver outputs a drive signal for displaying an image of a transmissive color (that is, the highest light transmittance) to each pixel when no image signal is input from a display control unit (described later). It has become. The surface of the liquid crystal panel is subjected to surface gloss treatment. In addition, an RGB color filter is disposed in each pixel of the effect image display device 157. About the transmittance | permeability of the effect image display apparatus 157 which displays an image, it sets suitably in the range which can recognize the design of a reel.

  In addition, about the apparatus which displays an image, you may employ | adopt not only a liquid crystal display device but the display apparatus which can display various effect images and various game information, for example, a multi-segment display (7 segment display), A dot matrix display, an organic EL display, a plasma display, a reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen may be used. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decorative object (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen may be hidden by the decorative object, so that the display screen looks irregular. In the present embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may be a curved surface.

  Next, the structure of the reel unit 700 provided in the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a configuration of the reel unit 700, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view in which a part of the reel unit 700 is disassembled.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the reel unit 700 includes a reel case 702 made of a box-shaped metal plate. A connector 703 for connecting to the power source, the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 is provided on the reel case 702. The reel case 702 accommodates three reels 110 to 112. A motor 720 for rotating the reels 110 to 112 is attached to the reels 110 to 112. In addition to this motor 720, an index sensor 730 for detecting the rotational position of the reels 110 to 112, and a backlight module 740 for irradiating light from the back surface of the reel band 710 of the reels 110 to 112 toward the surface, It is attached to the attachment base 732.

  FIG. 4 shows that the three reels 110 to 112 include a reel band 710, a reel frame 712, a detection piece 716, and a reinforcing rim 711.

  A design is printed on the reel band 710, and the region other than the region on which the design is applied is made of white having a high visible light transmittance.

  The reel frame 712 includes a boss portion 715 attached to the rotation shaft of the motor 720, a rim portion 713 to which the reel band 710 is attached, and four connecting portions 714 for connecting the boss portion 715 and the rim portion 713. It is configured. With such a configuration, the reel frame 712 is reduced in weight and the load on the motor 720 is reduced. Further, screw holes are respectively formed in the connecting portion 714 and the detection piece 716, and the detection piece 716 is attached to the reel frame 712 using a screw 717. The reel band 710 is bonded while being sandwiched between the rim portion 713 of the reel frame 712 and the reinforcing rim 711.

  The mounting base 732 is provided with a sensor bracket 734, and the index sensor 730 is attached to the sensor bracket 734. Further, the rotation shaft of the motor 720 attached to the attachment base 732 is attached to the boss portions 715 of the three reels 110 to 112, respectively. Further, the backlight module 740 is also attached to the attachment base 732 and arranged inside each reel. An attachment member for attaching the backlight module 740 to the attachment base 732 is also provided, but is omitted in the drawing.

  The main control unit 300 detects the rotation of each reel 110 to 112 based on the detection result of the index sensor 730 that detects the detection piece 716 provided on each reel 110 to 112, and the stop position of each reel 110 to 112. (The symbol position displayed on the reels 110 to 112) is specified. Further, the main control unit 300 transmits information related to the symbol positions displayed on the reels 110 to 112 to the first sub control unit 400.

  Next, the structure of the backlight module 740 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 5A is a perspective view showing the structure of the backlight module 740, and FIG. 5B is a front view of the backlight module 740.

  The backlight module 740 includes a reflector 742 and an illumination board 744 that is detachably attached to the back surface of the reflector 742. In the reflector 742, three openings BK1 to BK3 leading from the front surface side to the back surface side are formed side by side in the vertical direction. In addition, two LEDs 745 are arranged on the illumination base 744 at positions corresponding to the openings BK1 to BK3.

  The openings BK1 to BK3 and the LED 745 are provided at positions corresponding to symbol positions (Nos. 1 to 9 shown in FIG. 2) that are stopped and displayed on the display window 113 in a mounted state. As described above, each of the openings BK1 to BK3 is provided with the LED 745 so that it does not interfere with light irradiated to other positions when irradiating light. Thereby, light can be irradiated to each of the positions No. 1 to 9 shown in FIG. For example, by turning on all the LEDs 745, it is possible to illuminate all the symbols visible to the player from behind. Further, by lighting a part, it is possible to illuminate a part of the symbols that can be visually recognized by the player from behind. In addition, about the number and position of an opening part or LED, it is not limited to this structure.

  The backlight module 740 described above is configured to be able to irradiate visible light toward the display window 113. By irradiation with the visible light, the symbols provided on the reels 110 to 112 can be easily identified through the display window 113. Moreover, in the area | region inside the display window 113 among the display areas of the effect image display apparatus 157, the role of the backlight for the liquid crystal of the said area | region is also played. Although illustration is omitted, a liquid crystal backlight is provided in the display area of the effect image display device 157 except for the inside of the display window 113.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

  The control unit of the slot machine 100 can be broadly divided into main effects according to a main control unit 300 that controls the progress of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. And a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400. Here, with respect to the main control unit 300, if the data capacity is increased, it becomes difficult to confirm the program, and there is a problem of security deterioration such as a hotbed of unauthorized modification. And the data capacity of the RAM 308 are limited. The main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of the main control unit and the internal lottery unit of the present invention, and the first sub control unit 400 and the second sub control unit 500 are the sub control unit and display control unit of the present invention. It corresponds to an example.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 422, and various kinds of lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel lamp, bet button lamp, Reel backlight etc. are connected. The various lamps 420 correspond to an example of the rendering means of the present invention.

  In addition, the CPU 404 transmits and receives signals to the second sub control unit 500 via the output interface. The second sub control unit 500 performs display control of the effect image display device 157.

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

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

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

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

  In each reel 110 to 112, a plurality of types (9 types in this embodiment) of symbols shown on the right side of the figure are arranged in a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in this embodiment). Also, numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of symbols on the reels 110 to 112. For example, in the present embodiment, “replay symbol” is assigned to the frame number 19 on the left reel 110, “bell symbol” is assigned to the frame number 20 on the middle reel 111, and “seven 1” is assigned to the frame number 18 on the right reel 112. The “design” is arranged.

  The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment stops the corresponding reels 110 to 112 in a range from the position where the stop operation is performed to the maximum number of drawn-in symbols (four symbols in this embodiment) in order to improve the fun of the game. It is configured as follows.

  Here, a plurality of symbols (hereinafter referred to as symbol A) are arranged for one reel, and the number of symbols between any symbol A and the next symbol A exceeds the maximum number of drawn-in symbols. If there is no symbol, the symbol A exists within the range corresponding to the maximum number of symbols drawn from the effective line at any timing of the stop operation. In the present embodiment, the bell symbol and the replay symbol correspond to the symbol A. The winning combination composed only of the symbol A is a winning combination regardless of the operation timing. The symbol A can also be referred to as a symbol arranged with an interval not exceeding the maximum number of drawn symbols.

  On the other hand, a plurality of symbols (hereinafter referred to as symbol B) are arranged for one reel, but the number of symbols between any symbol B and the next symbol B exceeds the maximum number of symbols drawn. If there is, the symbol B may not exist within the range corresponding to the maximum number of symbols drawn from the effective line depending on the timing of the stop operation. In this embodiment, the watermelon design of the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112, the cherry design, the blank 1 design, and the blank 2 design of the middle reel 111 correspond to this design B. Furthermore, even when only one symbol (hereinafter referred to as symbol C) is arranged for one reel, depending on the timing of the stop operation, symbol C is within the range corresponding to the maximum number of symbols drawn from the effective line. There may be cases where it does not exist. In this embodiment, the Seven 1 symbol, the Seven 2 symbol, the BAR symbol, the watermelon symbol of the left reel 110, the cherry symbol of the left reel 110 and the right reel 112 correspond to the symbol C. The winning combination that includes these symbols B or C is a winning combination that can be won only when the operation timing is appropriate. In addition, it can also be said that the symbol B and the symbol C are symbols arranged with an interval exceeding the maximum number of drawn symbols. In addition, on the reels to which symbol B or symbol C is applied, symbols (designs other than symbol B or symbol C) different from this symbol are placed within the maximum number of symbols drawn from the position where these symbols are applied. It can be said that it was a reel.

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

  The winning combination of the slot machine 100 includes special combination 1 to special combination 3 (hereinafter may be collectively referred to as “special combination”), and replay combination 1 to replay combination 6 (hereinafter referred to as “replay combination”). And a small combination 1 to a small combination 38 (hereinafter, these may be collectively referred to as a “small combination”). The special combination is a combination that is carried over to the next game if it is not determined to be a prize, and the other combination is a general combination that is not carried over to the next game if it is not determined to be a prize. The types of winning combinations are not limited to these combinations and can be arbitrarily adopted.

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

  The special role (special role 1 to special role 3) is a role in which the fact that the internal winning is carried over until the winning is made after the game state is changed by winning and the internal winning is made. Each special role is a role that is not elected simultaneously with other special roles. In addition, in the case where the winning combination overlaps with the general role (replaying role and small role described later) excluding the special role, the symbols constituting the symbol combination of the general role are preferentially placed on the active line L1. It is configured to retract. The symbol combinations corresponding to this special combination are as shown in FIG. In addition, in this embodiment, although the symbol combination which comprises a special role is comprised with the same symbol, you may be comprised including a different symbol. No medals will be paid out for winning this special role. Although not present in the present embodiment, the game state is changed by winning, but for the role (so-called SB (single bonus)) that the internal winning is not carried over until winning after the internal winning, It may be included in a role or may be included in a special role.

  When the special combination is won internally, a special combination internal winning flag corresponding to this combination is set to ON (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). When this flag is set to ON, the main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the internal winning gaming state (details will be described later; hereinafter, this state may be referred to as “local winning”). At this time, if the re-game winning state (RT, details will be described later) is not RT1, the main control unit 300 sets RT to RT1. This flag is kept on until winning the internal winning combination, and it becomes easy to win the internal winning combination in subsequent games. In other words, even if the special role is won internally, even if the special role is not won, the special role will be won internally in the next and subsequent games, and the symbol combinations corresponding to the special role are aligned on the effective line L1. Easy to win. The main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special gaming state based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination. Further, in the special gaming state, when the medals exceeding the specified number are paid out, the state is shifted to the normal gaming state (details will be described later; hereinafter, this state may be referred to as “normal”).

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

  The symbol combinations corresponding to the re-game player are as shown in FIG. Among the re-playing roles, the re-playing role 2 and the re-playing role 3 are roles in which RT is changed by winning. In addition, the re-playing role 4 to the re-playing role 6 are the correct operations described later for the re-playing role 1 and the re-playing role 2 or the internal winning role in which the re-playing role 1 and the re-playing role 3 overlap. It is used to provide a plurality of types corresponding to each order. In other words, these re-game players 4 to 6 are control re-game players that are configured not to win even if they are won internally.

  A small combination (small combination 1 to small combination 38) is a winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning. In the present embodiment, the corresponding symbol combination and the number of payouts are as shown in FIG. Of the small roles, the small role 3 is a role to which the RT shifts due to missing (in the case of internal winning but not winning). In this embodiment, the number of payouts of small roles 1 to 4 (15 in this embodiment) is different from the number of payouts of small roles 5 to 7 (3 in this embodiment). The number of payouts may be the same. The small combination 12 to the small combination 38 are combinations in which three medals are paid out by winning a prize, and are combined with the small combination 3 to give a correct operation order. These small roles 12 to 38 are cases where they are not operated in the correct operation sequence to be described later, and when the operation timing is matched, an auxiliary small role that is won (when referred to as an auxiliary small role). Is).

  When the main control unit 300 wins the re-game player 2 in the normal gaming state and RT1, the main control unit 300 shifts from RT1 to RT2. Further, when the player is awarded the re-playing combination 3 in the normal gaming state and RT2, the game is shifted from RT2 to RT3. Also, when the small game 3 is missed in the normal gaming state and RT2 (in the case of winning an internal but not winning), the process shifts from RT2 to RT1. Further, when the small role 3 is missed in the normal gaming state and RT3, the process shifts from RT3 to RT1.

  9 and 10 are diagrams showing the internal winning combination, the winning number S, and the name. The internal winning result (result of the internal lottery process in the game) according to the present embodiment overlaps with the simultaneous winning of winning a plurality of roles, except when winning only one of the above roles. There is a win. Simultaneous winning means that each role is won for the first time in the game (for example, a special role and a small role are simultaneously won by an internal lottery), and duplicate winning is one role (for example, a special role) ) Is a game after the internal winning game, and the other role is won internally (for example, in a state where a special role was won internally by a previous internal lottery (with bonus flag)) The internal winning of a small role by lottery). In addition, in this specification and drawings, a case where a winning combination (or overlapping winning combination) is expressed by abbreviated by connecting with “-(hyphen)” like “small role 1-2”. There is.

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

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

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

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

  The small winning combination 11 (winning number S = 20) is an internal winning combination that wins the small winning combination 11 regardless of the operation order, and this internal winning combination is referred to as a common bell.

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

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

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

  Hereinafter, in this specification, the push order replay 1, the push order replay 2, and the push order bell may be collectively referred to as an AT combination. Further, the name of “winning number S” shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 is a number indicating a combination of general winnings that are won internally, and the combination of general winnings may be simply referred to as a general winning combination. You may include the “out” described later in the role. The correct operation condition for the AT role in this embodiment is only the operation order of the stop buttons 137 to 139, but it may be only the operation timing of the stop buttons 137 to 139 or the stop buttons 137 to 139. Both the operation order and the operation timing may be used.

<Types of gaming state and re-game winning state>
Next, the types and transitions of the gaming state and the re-game role winning state (RT) of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a transition diagram of the gaming state and RT of the slot machine 100.

  The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment is roughly divided into a plurality of types of game states having three advantages, ie, a normal game state, a domestic game state, and a special game state. By changing the level of advantage, the interest is changed and the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, in addition to the above gaming states, there are three re-gamer winning states (RT) having different types and probabilities of re-gamer to be internally won, and these states are referred to as RT1, RT2, and RT3, respectively. .

  When the gaming state is the normal gaming state, these three RTs are configured to transition according to the transition condition. In the following description, the normal gaming state and RT1 is set. Is referred to as a re-game player low probability state, a state in which RT2 is set in the normal game state is referred to as a re-game player high probability preparation state, and a state in which RT 3 is set in the normal game state is referred to as a re-game role high Sometimes referred to as a probability state. On the other hand, RT1 is set in the internal game state and the special game state. The gaming state and RT are controlled by the main control unit 300.

  Further, FIG. 11 shows a gaming state and a transition condition for RT, and when the transition condition described in each arrow is satisfied, the gaming state and RT transition in the direction of the arrow. RT transition conditions in this embodiment include three conditions: (A) winning a re-game player 2, (B) winning a re-game player 3, and (C) missing a push order bell. The game state transition conditions in this embodiment include (D) special winnings 1, 2, and 3 internal winnings, (E) special winnings 1, 2, and 3 winnings, and (F) more than a specified number of medals. There are three conditions: payout.

  Note that the gaming state and the RT transition condition are not limited to the present embodiment. For example, in this embodiment, the RT transition condition (C) is set even if the small role 12 to 38 is won. Satisfying, but when winning a small combination 12-38, it may be configured not to meet the RT transition condition (C).

<Normal game state / RT1 (low replay role low probability state)>
The normal gaming state is a gaming state that is initially set after power-on (default), and RT1 (re-gamer low probability state) in the normal gaming state is initially set (default) in the normal gaming state. RT. Since this RT1 (low replaying player low probability state) has a lower internal winning probability of the replaying player than other RTs in normal games and cannot directly transfer to RT3 (replaying player high probability state) It is the most disadvantageous RT in the gaming state.

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

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

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

<Normal gaming state / RT3 (high probability state of re-gamer)>
RT3 (re-gamer high probability state) is the most advantageous RT in the normal game state because the internal winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than RT2 (re-gamer high probability ready state).

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

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

<Special gaming state (special)>
The special game state (special) is a game state in which the internal winning probability of a specific combination (in this embodiment, a small combination 11) is higher than other game states and the medal acquisition is easier than other game states. Yes, it is the most advantageous gaming state for the player. In the special gaming state, when the transition condition (F) is satisfied (the number of medals exceeding the specified number (in this embodiment, 360 special roles 1 and 2 and 90 special roles 3) was given (paid out). ) In the normal gaming state, the state shifts to RT1 (re-gamer low probability state). In this embodiment, the special game state ends when a specified number of payouts are executed. For example, the special game state ends when a predetermined combination (for example, a single bonus) is won, or a predetermined number of times ( For example, the game may be ended when there are 8 winnings or when a predetermined number of games (for example, 6 times) are played.

  The specified number of special roles 1 and 2 is larger than the specified number of special roles 3, and is a special role that is more advantageous than special role 3. In providing such an advantageous / disadvantageous relationship for a special role, it is not limited to the configuration of the present embodiment. For example, there is a difference in benefits such as the number of AT sets granted when a special role is internally won. Alternatively, a configuration in which the RT after the end of the special gaming state is different may be employed.

<Lottery table for winning prizes>
Next, the winning combination lottery table will be described. FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 are examples of the general role lottery table that defines the lottery data for the general winning role among the internal winning roles. FIG. 14 shows the special role that specifies the lottery data for the special winning role among the internal winning roles. It is an example of a lottery table.

  The general role lottery table shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 is a table storing lottery data of general roles for each combination of gaming state and RT described with reference to FIG. 11, and the special role lottery table shown in FIG. This is a table in which lottery data of special roles is stored for each set value (in the present embodiment, setting 1 to setting 3). In this embodiment, in each lottery table, 2 bytes (16 bits) of lottery data are associated with data for specifying the 1-byte (8-bit) winning number S, and stored in advance in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300. It is remembered. The winning number S stored in the special combination lottery table is a temporary winning number S, and is divided into a true winning number S and a special combination type in an internal lottery process (see FIG. 18) described later.

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

  The general combination lottery table shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 will be described. For example, in RT1 in the normal gaming state (normal) (re-gamer low probability state), the lottery data of the re-gamer 1 is 5200. The internal winning probability of the replaying player 1 is 5200/65536 × 100≈7.9%, and the lottery data of the replaying player 1 is 43488 in the RT3 (replaying player high probability state) in the normal gaming state (normal). Therefore, the internal winning probability of the replaying combination 1 is 43488/65536 × 100≈66.3%.

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

  The special role lottery table shown in FIG. 14 will be described. For example, the small role 1-2 has a higher probability of winning simultaneously with the special roles 1 to 3 than the small role 3-4 and is more internal than the small role 3-4. Since the winning probability is low, the game in which the small combination 3-4 is internally won is a game with a high expectation level for the internal winning in the special role. Similarly, a game in which the small combination 5 is won internally is a game having a higher expectation of winning an internal special combination than the small combination 6-7.

  Note that the data arrangement in the general combination lottery table and the special combination lottery table of the present embodiment is arranged so that the same lottery data is adjacent to each other, and data 1 byte (8 for specifying the winning number S in the lottery table) Data indicating whether or not to omit the lottery data. Although omitted in the description of the internal lottery process to be described later, when data (1) indicating that the lottery data is omitted is stored in the bit, the internal lottery is performed so that the lottery data referred to immediately before is continuously used. Processing is executed. In the present embodiment, the internal winning probability of the general combination is the same for all the set values. However, the internal winning probability may be different for some of the general combinations depending on the set value. At this time, for example, by setting a bias in the internal winning probability such as making the internal winning probability of the role requiring the first stop operation of the correct answer lower than the internal winning probability of the other role, There may be advantages and disadvantages.

<Stopping mode of symbols for specific small roles>
Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the stop mode of the symbol of the specific small role will be described. 15 (a) to 15 (f) are diagrams showing the symbol stop mode in time series when the specific small combination is won internally and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped in the order of the forward pressing operation. . The specific small role is a strong watermelon, a weak watermelon, a strong cherry, a weak cherry, a chance eye A, and a chance eye B (see FIG. 9).

<Design stoppage of specific small role / strong watermelon, weak watermelon>
FIG. 15A shows that when a strong watermelon is won internally, the stop button 137 corresponding to the left reel 110 is first stopped at the timing when the symbol numbers 2 to 6 come to the middle line, and then the middle reel 111 The second stop operation is performed on the stop button 138 corresponding to the symbol number 2 to 6 at the timing when the symbol numbers 2 to 6 are in the middle line, and the stop button 139 corresponding to the right reel 112 is timing when the symbol numbers 0 to 4 are on the middle line Shows an example of a symbol stop mode when the third stop operation is performed.

  As a result of stopping the reels 110 to 112 in such a forward pushing operation order, the symbol numbers of the left reel 110, the middle reel 111, and the right reel 112 are the sixth, sixth, and fourth middle lines in order ( It stops at the position that becomes the effective line L1) of this embodiment, and on the invalid line (upper horizontal line) shown by the dotted line in FIG. 15A, three watermelon symbols stop side by side, and on the effective line L1 , The symbol combination corresponding to the small role 2 (the symbol combination of “bell symbol-cherry symbol-BAR symbol”) is stopped.

  FIG. 15B shows that when a weak watermelon is won internally, the stop button 137 corresponding to the left reel 110 is first stopped at the timing when the symbol numbers 2 to 6 are in the middle line, and then the middle The stop button 138 corresponding to the reel 111 is second-stopped at the timing when the symbol numbers 3 to 7 reach the middle line, and the stop button 139 corresponding to the right reel 112 is moved to the middle line. The example of the stop mode of the symbol at the time of performing 3rd stop operation at the timing which has come is shown.

  As a result of stopping the reels 110 to 112 in such a forward pressing operation sequence, the symbol numbers of the left reel 110, the middle reel 111, and the right reel 112 are the middle line (No. 6, No. 7, No. 6 in order) Stops at a position that becomes the effective line L1) of this embodiment, and stops three watermelon symbols side by side on the invalid line (lower right line) indicated by a dotted line in FIG. 13B, and on the effective line L1 , The symbol combination corresponding to the small role 4 (the symbol combination of “bell symbol-watermelon symbol-blank 2 symbol”) is stopped.

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

<Stopping pattern of specific small role / strong cherry, weak cherry>
FIG. 15C shows that when a strong cherry is won internally, the stop button 137 corresponding to the left reel 110 is first stopped at the timing when the symbol numbers 0 to 3 and 20 come to the middle line, and then the middle The stop button 138 corresponding to the reel 111 is second-stopped at the timing when the symbol numbers 2 to 6 reach the middle line, and the stop button 139 corresponding to the right reel 112 is moved to the middle line. The example of the stop mode of the symbol at the time of performing 3rd stop operation at the timing which has come is shown.

  As a result of stopping the reels 110 to 112 in such a forward pushing operation order, the symbol numbers of the left reel 110, the middle reel 111, and the right reel 112 are the middle line (No. 3, No. 6, No. 12 in order) It stops at a position that becomes the effective line L1) of the present embodiment, and on the invalid line (upward to the right) indicated by a dotted line in FIG. 15C, three cherry symbols stop side by side, and on the effective line L1 , The symbol combination corresponding to the small role 5 (“Blank 2 symbol-Cherry symbol-Bell symbol” symbol combination) is stopped.

  FIG. 15 (d) shows that when the weak cherry is won internally, the stop button 137 corresponding to the left reel 110 is first stopped at the timing when the symbol numbers 0 to 3 and 20 come to the middle line, and thereafter The second stop operation is performed on the stop button 138 corresponding to the middle reel 111 at the timing when the symbol numbers 2 to 6 come to the middle line, and the stop button 139 corresponding to the right reel 112 is further moved to the middle portion of the symbol numbers 9 to 13. An example of the stop mode of the symbol when the third stop operation is performed at the timing of coming to the line is shown.

  As a result of stopping the reels 110 to 112 in such a forward pressing operation order, the symbol numbers of the left reel 110, the middle reel 111, and the right reel 112 are the middle line (No. 3, No. 6, No. 13 in order) It stops at a position that becomes the effective line L1) of this embodiment, and on the invalid line (bent line) shown by the dotted line in FIG. 15D, three cherry symbols stop side by side, and on the effective line L1 The symbol combination corresponding to the small role 6 (“blank 2 symbols-cherry symbol-cherry symbol” symbol combination) is stopped.

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

<Design stoppage of specific small role / chance eye A, chance eye B>
FIG. 15 (e) shows that when the chance item A is won internally, the stop button 137 corresponding to the left reel 110 is first stopped at the timing when the symbol numbers 2 to 6 come to the middle line, and then the middle reel The stop button 138 corresponding to 111 is subjected to the second stop operation at the timing when the symbol numbers 3 to 7 come to the middle line, and further, the stop button 139 corresponding to the right reel 112 is brought to the middle line. An example of a symbol stop mode when a third stop operation is performed at the timing is shown.

  As a result of stopping the reels 110 to 112 in such a forward pressing operation sequence, the symbol numbers of the left reel 110, the middle reel 111, and the right reel 112 are the sixth, seventh, and fourth in the middle line ( It stops at the position that becomes the effective line L1) of this embodiment, and on the invalid line (bent line) shown by the dotted line in FIG. 15E, three watermelon symbols stop side by side, and on the effective line L1 The symbol combination corresponding to the small role 9 (“bell symbol-watermelon symbol-BAR symbol” symbol combination) is stopped.

  FIG. 15 (f) shows that when the chance item B is won internally, the stop button 137 corresponding to the left reel 110 is first stopped at the timing when the symbol numbers 1 to 5 come to the middle line, and then the middle The stop button 138 corresponding to the reel 111 is subjected to the second stop operation at the timing when the symbol numbers 0 to 3 reach the middle line, and the stop button 139 corresponding to the right reel 112 is moved to the middle line. The example of the stop mode of the symbol at the time of performing 3rd stop operation at the timing which has come is shown.

  As a result of stopping the reels 110 to 112 in such a forward pushing operation order, the symbol numbers of the left reel 110, the middle reel 111, and the right reel 112 are the middle line (5, 3, and 7 in order) It stops at a position that becomes the effective line L1) of this embodiment, and on the invalid line (bent line) indicated by a dotted line in FIG. 15 (f), three bell symbols stop side by side, and on the effective line L1 The symbol combination corresponding to the small role 10 (the symbol combination “replay symbol-bell symbol-replay symbol”) is stopped.

  As described above, in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the stop button 137 corresponding to the left reel 110 is first operated at the timing when the symbol numbers 4 to 6 reach the middle line, the strong watermelon and the weak watermelon are weak. The symbol corresponding to the watermelon can be stopped on the effective line L1, while the symbol corresponding to the strong cherry and the weak cherry cannot be stopped on the effective line L1. Similarly, when the stop button 137 corresponding to the left reel 110 is first operated at the timing when the symbol numbers 0, 1, and 20 come to the middle line, the symbol corresponding to the strong cherry and the weak cherry is displayed as the effective line. While being able to stop on L1, it is comprised so that the symbol corresponding to a strong watermelon and a weak watermelon cannot be stopped on the effective line L1. Further, the flow of the symbol stop mode shown in FIGS. 15A to 15F is the same even when the special winning combination is performed simultaneously (or duplicate winning).

<Direction state>
The main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment controls three gaming states and three RTs. Furthermore, in addition to these states, there are two effect states, a normal effect state and an AT effect state. I manage.

  In the AT effect state, an operation condition notification effect that suggests the operation timing or the operation order is executed so as to bring a result advantageous to the player according to the winning combination in the player (step S1505 in FIG. 30). Specifically, when the AT combination (push order replay 1, push order replay 2, push order bell) is won internally, the operation order of each correct answer is notified. Devices used for the operation condition notification effect include an effect image display device 157, speakers 272, 277, and various lamps 420.

  The AT effect state is set (maintained) according to the number of AT games. Here, the number of AT games is a value for maintaining the AT effect state. In the present embodiment, when the normal gaming state is set and the normal performance state is set, the AT set number may be set by the AT set number acquisition lottery (step S606 in FIG. 24). When the normal performance state is set and the normal performance state is set, if the number of AT sets is not 0, the AT performance state is set and the initial value (50 in this embodiment) is set for the number of AT games. Then, 1 is subtracted from the number of AT sets (Yes in step S703 in FIG. 27). When the normal game state is set and the AT effect state is set, the AT game number is subtracted by 1 for each game (step S604 in FIG. 24). When the number of AT games becomes 0, if the number of AT sets is not 0, the initial value is set again for the number of AT games, and the AT set number is decremented by 1 (Yes in step S709 in FIG. 27). . On the other hand, if the number of AT sets is 0 when the number of AT games becomes 0, the normal performance state is set (step S714 in FIG. 27).

  In this embodiment, the number of AT sets may be added by the AT set number acquisition lottery even when the normal gaming state is set and the AT effect state is set (step S606 in FIG. 24).

  In the present embodiment, a lottery state of low probability, medium probability, or high probability is set during the AT effect state (step S713 in FIG. 27). In these lottery states, the lottery probabilities of the AT set number acquisition lottery are different.

  For example, the AT effect state period may be maintained using only the number of AT games without using the number of AT sets.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the management of the AT effect state is executed by the main control unit 300, but may be executed by the first sub control unit 400.

<Main control unit main processing>
Next, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the flow of the main process of the main control unit.

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input executes a main control unit main process in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306 after being reset by a reset interrupt.

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

  In step S102, game start processing is performed. In this game start process, whether or not an operation by the start lever 135 or an operation by the bet buttons 130 to 132 (betting number setting operation) has been accepted, or the betting number reaches a specified number (3 in this embodiment). When a bet number setting operation or a bet number setting operation is accepted, preparations for transmitting a bet number setting command and a start lever acceptance command to the first sub-control unit 400, and a valid winning based on the number of medals inserted Processing for determining a line, preparation for transmitting a insertion command to the first sub-control unit 400 when a medal is inserted, processing for acquiring a random value generated by the random number generation circuit 316, and the like are performed. Note that when a replay is won in the previous game, a process of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed, so that the player does not need to insert medals. Also, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated in a state where a prescribed number (three) of medals are used. If the start lever 135 is operated, the number of inserted medals and a valid winning line are displayed. Confirm and start playing.

  In step S103, an internal lottery process is performed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 18, in this internal lottery process, processing related to the lottery (internal lottery) using the lottery table described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 14 and the random value acquired in step S102 is performed. .

  In step S104, a game start time effect state-related process is performed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 24, in the game start stage state-related processing, lottery and the like regarding the number of AT sets and the transition of the lottery state are performed.

  In step S105, a first stop preparation process is performed. In the first stop preparation process, a process of selecting reel stop data corresponding to the first stop operation is performed based on the result of the internal lottery process in step S103 (internal winning result).

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

  In step S107, a reel stop control process is performed. In this reel stop control process, when any stop button 137 to 139 is pressed after the stop operation is validated, the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the pressed stop buttons 137 to 139 are stopped. Specifically, each time the stop operation is performed, the reel stop data stop table is referred to, and the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the stop operation are stopped according to the number of drawn frames set in the stop table. Further, reel stop data corresponding to the second stop operation is prepared for the first stop operation, and reel stop data corresponding to the third stop operation is prepared for the second stop operation. Each time the stop operation is performed, a corresponding command (first to third pressing command) is prepared for transmission to the first sub-control unit 400, and each time the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the corresponding command (first Preparation for transmitting first to third stop commands) to the first sub-control unit 400 is performed. In these press commands, stop buttons 137 to 139 that have been operated to stop, symbol positions at the time of press, and information that can specify the planned stop positions of reels corresponding to the stop buttons that have been operated to stop among the reels 110 to 112 are specified. In addition, information that can identify the stop button corresponding to the correct operation order among the stop buttons 137 to 139 is also included in the internal winning of the AT role in the normal performance state.

  In step S108, a winning determination process is performed. In this winning determination process, when a symbol combination corresponding to any winning combination is displayed on the active line L1, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. In addition, after determining the winning combination, preparations for transmitting a winning command to the first sub-control unit 400 are made.

  In step S109, a medal grant process is performed. In this medal awarding process, when a winning combination with a payout has been won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out according to the number of winning lines, or the number of awards is displayed as a payout number display 127. The process etc. which display using are performed.

  In step S110, game state update processing is performed. In this gaming state update process, processing relating to the gaming state and RT transition is performed based on the transition condition described with reference to FIG. 11, and processing such as transitioning the gaming state and RT is performed when these transition conditions are satisfied.

  In step S111, an effect state related process at the end of the game is performed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 27, in the game-related effect state-related processing, the effect state, the lottery state, and the like are set. Thus, one game is completed. Thereafter, returning to step S102 and repeating the above-described processing, the game proceeds.

<Main controller timer interrupt processing>
Next, main control unit timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the flow of main controller timer interrupt processing.

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

  In step S201, timer interrupt start processing is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

  In step S202, the WDT 314 is periodically changed to the initial value (32.8 ms in this embodiment) so that no WDT interruption occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S203, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port status update process, the detection signals of the sensor circuits 320 of the various sensors 318 are input via the input ports of the I / O 310 to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signals, and each of the various sensors 318 is partitioned in the RAM 308. Store in the provided signal state storage area. The state of the index sensor is confirmed by this process.

  In step S204, various game processes are performed. Specifically, an interrupt status is acquired (various interrupt statuses are acquired based on signals from various sensors 318), and processing according to this status is performed (for example, the interrupt status of each acquired stop button 137 to 139). Based on the stop button reception process).

  In step S205, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update process, various timers such as a game interval timer are updated in respective time units.

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

  In the first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined.

  In step S207, external signal setting processing is performed. In the external signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 652 that is separate from the slot machine 100 via the information output circuit 334.

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

  In step S209, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S211. When the low voltage signal is off (when power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S210.

  In step S210, a timer interrupt end process for ending the timer interrupt process is performed. In this timer interrupt termination processing, processing such as setting the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 to each original register is performed. Then, the process returns to the main control unit main process.

  On the other hand, in step S211, information (recovery data) that needs to be saved, such as specific variables and stack pointers for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery, is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and the RAM 308 use area Is derived and stored in the RAM 308, and a power flag indicating that the power interruption process has been performed is set to ON.

<Internal lottery processing>
Next, the internal lottery process (step S103) in the main control unit main process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the flow of the internal lottery process in the main process of the main control unit.

  In step S301, in addition to the one random number (2 bytes) used for the lottery of the general role and the special role in the internal lottery process, the random number (1 byte) used for the AT set number lottery described later and the state transition lottery are used. After acquiring a random number (1 byte, which is different from a random number used in an AT set lottery described later), the process proceeds to step S302.

  In step S302, the general combination lottery table corresponding to the current gaming state and RT is acquired from the ROM 306. After the acquired general combination lottery table is expanded in the RAM 308, the process proceeds to step S303.

  In step S303, a general combination lottery is performed using the general combination lottery table acquired in step S302. The lottery method for the general combination is not particularly limited, but in this embodiment, the random numbers acquired in step S301 are sequentially added for each lottery data in the general combination lottery table acquired in step S302, and the number overflows. If the winning number S corresponds to the lottery data, the winning number S is determined to be the internally winning winning number S. If no overflow has occurred to the end, the lottery is determined to be out of place.

  In step S304, it is determined whether or not the general combination lottery in step S303 has been won. If it has been won, the process proceeds to step S305, and if not, the process proceeds to step S308.

  In step S305, the winning number S of the general combination determined in step S303 is stored in the internal winning S storage area provided in the RAM 308. In the next step S306, it is determined whether or not the AT combination has been won. If YES in step S307, the process advances to step S307. If NO, the process advances to step 315.

  In step S307, the correct operation order information of the stop buttons 137 to 139 corresponding to the winning number S (for example, the above left middle right, left and right middle, middle left and right, middle right left, right right middle, or right middle left) ) Is stored in the RAM 308, and the process proceeds to step S315.

  In step S308, the special combination lottery table corresponding to the current set value is acquired from the ROM 306, and after the acquired special combination lottery table is expanded in the RAM 308, the process proceeds to step S309.

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

  In step S310, it is determined whether or not the special combination lottery in step S309 has been won. If the winning combination has been won, the process proceeds to step S311; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S314.

  In step S311, the temporary winning number S determined in step S309 is stored in the internal winning S storage area, and in the next step S312, a division process is performed to divide the temporary winning number S by 10. In S313, the quotient of the division process of Step S312 is stored in the storage area of the internal winning S, and the remainder of the division process of Step S312 is stored in the storage area of the special role type provided in the RAM 308, and then the process proceeds to Step S315. . Note that when the gaming state is the internal winning gaming state, even if the special role type is other than 0, it is forcibly converted to 0.

  When the lottery for the general role and the special role lottery are not won, that is, when the result of the internal lottery is “out of”, 0 is stored in the storage area of the internal winning S in step S314. It progresses to step S315 later.

  In step S315, a winning number S grouping process (details will be described later with reference to FIG. 19) is performed, and then the internal lottery process is terminated.

<Winning number S grouping process>
Next, the winning number S grouping process (step S315) in the internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the flow of the winning number S grouping process in the internal lottery process.

  In step S401, bit data for grouping A is acquired, and in the next step S402, grouping A is performed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 20, in this grouping A, the winning number S is grouped and converted into the winning number A, and the conversion result is stored in the storage area corresponding to the winning number A provided in the RAM 308. Perform processing.

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

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

<Grouping A>
Next, grouping A (step S402) in the winning number S grouping process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20A is a flowchart showing the flow of grouping A in the winning number S grouping process.

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

  In step S501, the leading position of the bit data (the leading address of the ROM 306 in which the bit data is stored) is acquired, and in the next step S502, the determination number (in this embodiment, 8-bit data) and the winning number A (present In the embodiment, 4-bit data) is initialized to 0. In step S503, it is determined whether or not the winning number S (8-bit data in this embodiment) matches the determination number. If they match, the process proceeds to step S507. If they do not match, the process proceeds to step S504. move on.

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

  FIG. 20B is a diagram showing an example of bit data for grouping A. The bit data for grouping A according to the present embodiment is composed of 47 bits (≈6 bytes). The value of each bit constituting this bit data indicates whether or not it is the same group as the previous (previous) winning number corresponding to the ascending order of the winning number S. In this embodiment, the same value is used. If it is a group, 0 is stored, otherwise 1 is stored.

  FIG. 20C is a diagram showing the flow of processing of grouping A when the re-game player 1-2-4 with the winning number S = 9 wins the internal winning in the internal lottery using the general winning lottery table. is there. In this example, immediately after the execution of the process of step S502 of grouping A, the determination number = 0, the winning number A = 0, and the winning number S = 9. Therefore, in the next step S503, the winning number S (main In the example, it is determined that 9) does not match the determination number (0 in this example), and the determination number is updated from 0 to 1 in step S504. Subsequently, in step S505, it is determined that the bit value (corresponding bit data) corresponding to the determination number (1 in this example) in the bit data matches 1, and in step S506, the winning number A is changed from 0 to 1. Update.

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

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

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

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

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

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

<Grouping B>
Next, grouping B (step S404) in the winning number S grouping process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of the grouping B conversion table.

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

  In this grouping B, a conversion table (for example, the conversion table for grouping B shown in FIG. 21) in which the converted data is associated with the data before conversion is acquired, and the winning number A of the acquired conversion table is acquired. The numbers corresponding to the locations corresponding to the winning numbers A converted by the grouping A are stored as winning numbers B (in this embodiment, 4-bit data). This will be specifically described below.

<Group B / Strong watermelon>
When the strong watermelon (winning number S = 1) is internally won, 1 is stored as the winning number A corresponding to the strong watermelon (winning number S = 1) by the above-described processing of grouping A. Next, in the grouping B process, the data corresponding to the winning number A in the grouping B conversion table shown in FIG. 21 is referred to in order from 0, and the winning number A converted by the grouping A (this embodiment) Then, the number (1 in the present embodiment) corresponding to the location that matches 1) is stored as the winning number B.

<Group B / Weak watermelon>
When the weak watermelon (winning number S = 2) is internally won, 2 is stored as the winning number A corresponding to the weak watermelon (winning number S = 2) by the above-described processing of grouping A. Next, in the grouping B process, the data corresponding to the winning number A in the grouping B conversion table shown in FIG. 21 is referred to in order from 0, and the winning number A converted by the grouping A (this embodiment) Then, the number (2 in the present embodiment) corresponding to the location matching 2) is stored as the winning number B.

<Group B / Strong Cherry>
When a strong cherry (winning number S = 3) is internally won, 3 is stored as the winning number A corresponding to the strong cherry (winning number S = 3) by the above-described processing of grouping A. Next, in the grouping B process, the data corresponding to the winning number A in the grouping B conversion table shown in FIG. 21 is referred to in order from 0, and the winning number A converted by the grouping A (this embodiment) Then, the number (3 in the present embodiment) corresponding to the location matching 3) is stored as the winning number B.

<Group B / Weak Cherry>
When a weak cherry (winning number S = 4) is internally won, 4 is stored as the winning number A corresponding to the weak cherry (winning number S = 4) by the above-described processing of grouping A. Next, in the grouping B process, the data corresponding to the winning number A in the grouping B conversion table shown in FIG. 21 is referred to in order from 0, and the winning number A converted by the grouping A (this embodiment) In this case, the number (2 in the present embodiment) corresponding to the part that matches 4) is stored as the winning number B.

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

<Group B / Chance A>
When an internal winning is made to the chance item A (winning number S = 5), 5 is stored as the winning number A corresponding to the chance item A (winning number S = 5) by the processing of the grouping A described above. Next, in the grouping B process, the data corresponding to the winning number A in the grouping B conversion table shown in FIG. 21 is referred to in order from 0, and the winning number A converted by the grouping A (this embodiment) Then, the number (4 in the present embodiment) corresponding to the location that matches 5) is stored as the winning number B.

<Group B / Chance B>
When the internal winning is made to the chance item B (winning number S = 6), 6 is stored as the winning number A corresponding to the chance item B (winning number S = 6) by the processing of the grouping A described above. Next, in the grouping B process, the data corresponding to the winning number A in the grouping B conversion table shown in FIG. 21 is referred to in order from 0, and the winning number A converted by the grouping A (this embodiment) Then, the number (4 in the present embodiment) corresponding to the location that matches 6 is stored as the winning number B.

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

<Group B / Replay>
When an internal winning is performed for replay (winning number S = 7), 7 is stored as the winning number A corresponding to the replay (winning number S = 7) by the processing of grouping A described above. Next, in the grouping B process, the data corresponding to the winning number A in the grouping B conversion table shown in FIG. 21 is referred to in order from 0, and the winning number A converted by the grouping A (this embodiment) Then, the number (5 in the present embodiment) corresponding to the portion matching 7) is stored as the winning number B.

<Group B / Push order replay 1>
When the internal winning is performed in the push order replay 1 (winning number S = 8 to 13), the winning number A corresponding to the push order replay 1 (winning number S = 8 to 13) is obtained by the processing of the grouping A described above. 8 is stored. Next, in the grouping B process, the data corresponding to the winning number A in the grouping B conversion table shown in FIG. 21 is referred to in order from 0, and the winning number A converted by the grouping A (this embodiment) Then, the number (6 in this embodiment) corresponding to the part that matches 8) is stored as the winning number B.

<Group B / Push Order Replay 2>
When internal winning is performed in the push order replay 2 (winning number S = 14 to 19), the winning number A corresponding to the push order replay 2 (winning number S = 14 to 19) is obtained by the processing of the grouping A described above. 9 is stored. Next, in the grouping B process, the data corresponding to the winning number A in the grouping B conversion table shown in FIG. 21 is referred to in order from 0, and the winning number A converted by the grouping A (this embodiment) Then, the number (6 in the present embodiment) corresponding to the part that matches 9) is stored as the winning number B.

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

<Group B / Common Bell>
When a common bell (winning number S = 20) is won internally, 10 is stored as the winning number A by the above-described processing of grouping A. Next, in the grouping B process, the data corresponding to the winning number A in the grouping B conversion table shown in FIG. 21 is referred to in order from 0, and the winning number A converted by the grouping A (this embodiment) Then, the number (7 in the present embodiment) corresponding to the location that matches 10) is stored as the winning number B.

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

<Grouping B / Outside>
When neither of the winning combinations is won internally (in the case of a loss, the winning number S = 0), 0 is stored as the winning number A by the above-described processing of grouping A. Next, in the grouping B process, the data corresponding to the winning number A in the grouping B conversion table shown in FIG. 21 is referred to in order from 0, and the winning number A converted by the grouping A (this embodiment) Then, the number (0 in the present embodiment) corresponding to the location matching 0) is stored as the winning number B.

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

<Grouping C>
Next, grouping C (step S406) in the winning number S grouping process will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 22A to FIG. 22D are diagrams showing an example of a grouping C conversion table (AT set number lottery conversion table). FIG. 23A to FIG. It is the figure which showed an example of the conversion table for grouping C (conversion table for state transfer lottery).

  In grouping C, as in grouping B, a conversion table in which converted data is associated with pre-converted data (for example, the AT set number lottery shown in FIGS. 22A to 22D). Conversion table and the state transition lottery conversion table shown in FIGS. 23A to 23C) are acquired based on the production state and the like, and the data corresponding to the winning number B of the acquired conversion table are sequentially referred to. The number corresponding to the location that matches the winning number B converted by the grouping B is stored as the winning number C (in this embodiment, 4-bit data). This will be specifically described below.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<Processing state related process at the start of the game>
Next, with reference to FIG. 24, a description will be given of the game start-time effect state-related process (step S104) in the main control unit main process. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a flow of a game start stage effect state-related process in the main control unit main process.

  In step S601, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, and if applicable, the process proceeds to step S602, and if not, the process proceeds to step S614.

  In step S602, it is determined whether or not the AT effect state is set. If not applicable, the process proceeds to step S603, and if applicable, the process proceeds to step S604.

  In step S603, after acquiring the AT set number lottery table in the normal performance state shown in FIG. 25A, the process proceeds to step S606.

  In step S604, the current AT game number is decremented by 1. In the next step S605, the AT set corresponding to the lottery state is selected from the AT set number lottery tables shown in FIGS. 25 (b) to (d). After obtaining the number lottery table, the process proceeds to step S606.

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

  In step S607, it is determined whether or not the number of acquired AT sets acquired in step S606 is greater than 0. If so, the process proceeds to step S608, and if not, the process proceeds to step S609.

  In step 608, after adding the acquired number of acquired AT sets to the current number of AT sets, the process proceeds to step S614.

  In step S609, it is determined whether or not the AT effect state is set. If not applicable, the process proceeds to step S614, and if applicable, the process proceeds to step S610.

  In step S610, after obtaining the state transition lottery table corresponding to the lottery state from the state transition lottery tables shown in FIGS. 26A to 26C, the process proceeds to step S611.

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

  In step S612, it is determined whether or not there is a lottery state transition. If there is a transition, the process proceeds to step S613, and if there is no transition, the process proceeds to step S614.

  In step S613, after the transfer destination lottery state is stored (stored), the process proceeds to step S614.

  In step S614, after preparation for transmission of the internal winning command is performed, the present game start time effect state related processing is terminated. Thus, in this embodiment, the lottery related to the AT effect state is executed only by the main control unit 300.

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

<AT set number lottery table>
Next, the AT set number lottery table used for the AT set acquisition lottery will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25A is a diagram showing an example of the AT set number lottery table in the normal effect state, and FIGS. 25B to D are examples of the AT set number lottery table in the AT effect state. FIG.

  The AT set number lottery table in the normal effect state shown in FIG. 25A is a lottery table used for the AT set acquisition lottery in the normal effect state (non-AT effect state). In this lottery table, strong watermelon (winning number C = 1) has a higher advantage than weak watermelon (winning number C = 2), and strong cherry (winning number C = 3) is weak cherry (winning number C). = 2), and the strong watermelon (winning number C = 1) is more advantageous than the strong cherry (winning number C = 3). The weak watermelon (winning number C = 2), the weak cherry (winning number C = 2), and the chance (winning number C = 2) have the same advantage.

  The AT set number lottery table in the AT effect state (low probability) shown in FIG. 25B is a lottery table used for the AT set acquisition lottery in the AT effect state (low probability). In this lottery table, strong watermelon (winning number C = 1) has a higher advantage than weak watermelon (winning number C = 2), and strong cherry (winning number C = 3) is weak cherry (winning number C). = 2), and the strong watermelon (winning number C = 1) is more advantageous than the strong cherry (winning number C = 3). The weak watermelon (winning number C = 2) and the weak cherry (winning number C = 2) have the same advantage and higher than the chance (winning number C = 4). .

  The AT set number lottery table in the AT effect state (medium probability) shown in FIG. 25C is a lottery table used for the AT set acquisition lottery in the AT effect state (medium probability). In this lottery table, strong watermelon (winning number C = 1) has a higher advantage than weak watermelon (winning number C = 2), and strong cherry (winning number C = 3) is weak cherry (winning number C). = 2), and the strong watermelon (winning number C = 1) is more advantageous than the strong cherry (winning number C = 3). In addition, the weak watermelon (winning number C = 2) and the weak cherry (winning number C = 2) have the same advantage and higher than the chance (winning number C = 4). Note that this lottery table is more advantageous than the AT set number lottery table in the AT performance state (low probability) shown in FIG.

  The AT set number lottery table in the AT effect state (high probability) shown in FIG. 25D is a lottery table used for the AT set acquisition lottery in the AT effect state (high probability). In this lottery table, strong watermelon (winning number C = 1) has a higher advantage than weak watermelon (winning number C = 2), and strong cherry (winning number C = 3) is weak cherry (winning number C). = 2), and the strong watermelon (winning number C = 1) is more advantageous than the strong cherry (winning number C = 3). Weak watermelon (winning number C = 2), weak cherry (winning number C = 2), and chance eyes (winning number C = 2) have the same advantage. Note that this lottery table is more advantageous than the AT set number lottery table in the AT effect state (medium probability) shown in FIG.

<State transfer lottery table>
Next, the state transition lottery table used for the state transition lottery will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of the state transition lottery table in the AT effect state.

  The state transition lottery table in the AT effect state (low probability) shown in FIG. 26A is a lottery table used for the state transition lottery in the AT effect state (low probability). In this lottery table, strong watermelon (winning number C = 1), weak watermelon (winning number C = 1), strong cherry (winning number C = 1), and weak cherry (winning number C = 1) have the same advantage. It is a degree. Also, the chance (the winning number C = 2) has a higher advantage than these roles.

  The state transition lottery table in the AT effect state (medium probability) shown in FIG. 26B is a lottery table used for the state transition lottery in the AT effect state (medium probability). In this lottery table, strong watermelon (winning number C = 1), weak watermelon (winning number C = 1), strong cherry (winning number C = 1), and weak cherry (winning number C = 1) have the same advantage. It is a degree. Also, the chance (the winning number C = 2) has a higher advantage than these roles.

  The state transition lottery table in the AT effect state (high probability) shown in FIG. 26C is a lottery table used for the state transition lottery in the AT effect state (high probability). In this lottery table, strong watermelon (winning number C = 0), weak watermelon (winning number C = 0), strong cherry (winning number C = 0), weak cherry (winning number C = 0), and chance ( The winning number C = 0) has the same advantage.

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

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

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

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

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

<Rendering state related process at the end of the game>
Next, with reference to FIG. 27, the game end stage effect state related process (step S111) in the main control unit main process will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the flow of the game-state effect state related process in the main control unit main process.

  In step S701, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, and if applicable, the process proceeds to step S702, and if not, the game end-time effect state related process is ended.

  In step S702, it is determined whether or not the AT effect state is in effect, and if applicable, the process proceeds to step S708, and if not, the process proceeds to step S703.

  In step S703, it is determined whether or not the number of AT sets is greater than 0. If so, the process proceeds to step S704, and if not, the effect state related process at the end of the game ends. In step S704, the effect state is set to the AT effect state. In the next step S705, an initial value (50 in this embodiment) is set to the number of AT games. In the next step S706, the number of AT sets is decremented by one. In the next step S707, after the probability state in the AT effect state is set to the low probability state, the effect state related process at the end of the game is ended.

  In step S708, it is determined whether or not the number of AT games is 0. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S709, and if not, the process proceeds to step S712. In step S709, it is determined whether or not the number of AT sets is greater than 0. If so, the process proceeds to step S710, and if not, the process proceeds to step S714.

  In step S710, an initial value (50 in this embodiment) is set as the number of AT games. In the next step S711, 1 is subtracted from the number of AT sets, and the flow proceeds to step S712.

  In step S712, it is determined whether or not there is a lottery state transition. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S713, and if not applicable, the effect state related process at the end of the game ends.

  In step S713, after the transition destination lottery state is set, the effect state related process at the end of the game is terminated. In step S714, after the effect state is set to the normal effect state, the effect state related process at the end of the game is performed. finish. The AT effect state may be simply referred to as AT.

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
Next, processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28A is a flowchart of a main process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 5B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 8C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400.

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

  In step S804, command processing is performed. In the command processing, the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 determines whether a command is received from the main control unit 300.

  In step S805, an effect control process is performed. This effect control process is a process of determining an effect to be executed based on the reception of each command from the main control unit 300, and setting the effect data for the determined effect. In step S804, there is a new command. If the effect data is read from the ROM 406, the effect data is updated. Although details will be described later, for example, when an internal winning command is received from the main control unit 300, information included in the internal winning command (winning number A, gaming state, RT, current effect state, current AT set) Number, current number of AT games, current lottery status, information that can specify the lottery status of the transfer destination) and the like, and the effect to be executed are determined. The process which reads and sets from is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>
Next, the process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29A is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500.

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

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

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

  FIG. 29B is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of the second sub control unit command reception interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub-control unit 500 detects a strobe signal output from the first sub-control unit 400, for example. In step S1101 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub-control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

  FIG. 29C is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of the second sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is predetermined by using the timer interrupt as a trigger. Execute in the cycle.

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

  FIG. 29D is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of image control processing (step S1008) of the second sub-control unit main processing. In step S1301 of the image control process, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 504 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 536. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the effect image display device 157. Next, the CPU 504 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 506), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 536), and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 534 based on the position information table, and then the image from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 534 transfers the image data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 534 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504.

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

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

<Internal winning command reception process>
Next, an internal winning command reception process executed in the first sub control unit main process and the second sub control unit main process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30A is a flowchart showing a flow of an internal winning command reception process executed in the first sub control unit main process and the second sub control unit main process.

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

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

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

  FIG. 30B shows the watermelon notification effect displayed on the effect image display device 157 at the start of the game when the first sub control unit 400 or the second sub control unit 500 sets the effect data for the watermelon notification effect. It is an example of (image). This watermelon notification effect (image) is an effect (image) corresponding to the winning number A = 1 or 2, and is an effect (image) not corresponding to the winning number B.

  FIG. 30 (c) shows the cherry notification effect displayed on the effect image display device 157 when the game is started when the first sub control unit 400 or the second sub control unit 500 sets the effect data for the cherry notification effect. It is an example of (image). This cherry notification effect (image) is an effect (image) corresponding to the winning number A = 3 or 4, and is an effect (image) not corresponding to the winning number B.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the lottery data in the lottery table used for the lottery related to the grant of a privilege is a common value in all the set values, and it is not always necessary to do this, and the lottery corresponding to the set value Although the data may be different, the capacity of the lottery table can be reduced by using the present embodiment.

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

  The conventional game machine is equipped with a main control unit and a sub-control unit connected by one-way communication from the main control unit, and it is possible to grant a privilege that makes it easy to acquire profits that are given according to game results Some of them are configured to execute the lottery regarding the granting of the privilege only at the main control unit. A lottery data capacity is required for the lottery regarding the granting of this privilege, and the main control unit provided with the upper limit of the data capacity cannot perform a complex lottery, making it difficult to enhance the interest of the game. ing. With respect to such a conventional problem, in the gaming machine described above, it is possible to reduce the data capacity required for the lottery regarding the provision of the privilege.

  As described above, the gaming machine (for example, the slot machine 100) according to the present embodiment has a plurality of types of symbols (for example, the symbols shown in FIG. 7) and a plurality of reels (for example, reels) that are rotationally driven. 110 to 112), a stop button (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) operated to individually stop the rotation of the plurality of reels, and effect means (for example, effect image display device 157, speakers 272 and 277). , Various lamps), main control means for controlling the progress of the game (for example, main control unit 300), and one-way communication from the main control means, and sub-control means for controlling the effect means (for example, A first sub-control unit 400 and a second sub-control unit 500), and grants a profit (for example, a medal) according to the mode of the plurality of stopped reels. A gaming machine capable of providing a privilege (for example, AT) that facilitates obtaining, wherein the main control means derives an internal winning combination (for example, a general combination and a special combination shown in FIGS. 12 to 14) by lottery. Grouping that can execute internal lottery means (for example, internal lottery processing shown in FIG. 18) and grouping that converts a plurality of types of information based on at least some of the internal winning combinations into one piece of information Privilege lottery means (for example, the game start time effect state shown in FIG. 24) for executing means (for example, winning number S grouping processing shown in FIG. 19) and privilege lottery (for example, AT set number lottery) related to the grant of the privilege Related processing), a privilege lottery table storage unit (for example, ROM 306) that stores a privilege lottery table used in the privilege lottery, and an information transmission unit that transmits information to the sub-control unit. For example, the internal lottery means operates the stop button to stop the plurality of reels in an advantageous manner as the internal winning combination. A plurality of types of operation condition combinations having different conditions (for example, a push order bell shown in FIG. 10), a first combination (for example, a weak watermelon illustrated in FIG. 9), and a second combination (for example, a weak combination illustrated in FIG. 9). Cherry) can be derived, and the grouping means, as the grouping, uses a plurality of types of information (for example, winning number S) that can identify the target combination as one piece of information (for example, winning number A). The first grouping (for example, grouping A shown in FIG. 20 (a)) to be converted into, and a plurality of types of information (for example, winning number A) converted by the first grouping are converted into one information ( For example, The second grouping (for example, grouping B and grouping C shown in FIG. 19) to be converted into the selection number C) can be executed. Information (for example, winning numbers S = 21 to 47 shown in FIG. 10) is converted into one information (for example, winning number A = 11 shown in FIG. 21). In the grouping, information that can identify each of the first combination and the second combination (for example, the winning numbers A = 2 and 4 shown in FIG. 21) is used as one piece of information (for example, the winning numbers shown in FIG. 21). B = 2, any one of winning numbers C = 0 to 2 shown in FIGS. 22 to 23), and the privilege lottery table storage means is converted into a plurality by the second grouping. Each type of information (for example, winning number C) A predetermined privilege lottery table (for example, the AT set number lottery table shown in FIG. 25) associated with lottery data is stored, and the privilege lottery means performs the second grouping as the privilege lottery. And a predetermined privilege lottery for deriving a result by lottery using the predetermined privilege lottery table, and the information transmitting means converts the information converted by the first grouping. Information (for example, winning number A) is transmitted, and the sub-control means controls the effect means based on the transmitted conversion information. This may be referred to as “Invention 1”. ).

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

  The sub-control means can execute a first effect (for example, a watermelon notification effect shown in FIG. 30B), and the conversion information can specify the first role. In the case of at least a part of the cases where the information is correct information, the first effect is executed. On the other hand, when the conversion information is information that can specify the second combination, One effect may not be executed.

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

  Further, the sub-control means can execute a second effect different from the first effect (for example, cherry notification effect shown in FIG. 30C), and the conversion information is In the case of at least some of the cases where the second combination is identifiable, the second effect is executed, while the conversion information is information that can identify the first combination. If there is, the second effect may not be executed.

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

  Further, the internal lottery means can derive a third combination (for example, a strong watermelon shown in FIG. 9) having an advantage in the predetermined privilege lottery that is different from the first combination as the internal winning combination. In the first grouping, information that can identify the third combination (for example, winning number S = 1 shown in FIG. 9) is combined with other information that can identify the target combination. The sub-control means executes the first effect when the conversion information is at least a part of the information that can identify the third role. (Hereafter, it may be called "this invention 1-1.").

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

  In the invention 1-1, the main control means includes reel stop means (for example, reel stop control processing shown in FIG. 16) for stopping the plurality of rotating reels. One reel (for example, the left reel 110), and a second reel (for example, the middle reel 111), and the reel control means is configured such that in the game in which the first combination is derived, the stop button A first stop button (for example, stop button 137) corresponding to the first reel is operated first, and the first stop button has a first timing (for example, symbol numbers 5 and 6 are in the middle row). When the first reel is operated at the first position (for example, the position where the symbol number 6 stops at the middle stage line), When the second stop button (for example, the stop button 138) corresponding to the second reel among the top buttons is operated at the second timing (for example, when the symbol numbers 3 to 6 are in the middle line). The second reel is stopped at a second position (for example, the position where symbol number 7 is stopped at the middle line as shown in the central view of FIG. 15B), and the first role is In the derived game, the first stop button is operated first, and the first stop button has a third timing different from the first timing (for example, symbol numbers 0 and 1 are in the middle line). The first stop button is operated first in the game in which the second combination is derived without stopping the first reel at the first position. And when the first stop button is operated at the third timing, the first reel is moved to a third position different from the first position (for example, as shown in FIG. 15D). As shown in the left figure, the game is stopped at the position where symbol number 3 stops at the middle line), while in the game in which the second combination is derived, the first stop button is operated first, and the first When one stop button is operated at the first timing, the first reel is not stopped at the third position, and in the game in which the third role is derived, When the stop button is operated first and the first stop button is operated at the first timing, the first reel is stopped at the position of the first position, and then the first The second stop button When operated at the second timing, the second reel is moved to a fourth position different from the second position (for example, as shown in the central view of FIG. In the game in which the third combination is derived by stopping at the middle line), the first stop button is operated first, and the first stop button is operated at the third timing. The first reel is not stopped at the first position, and the first position is a benefit corresponding to the first hand and the third hand (for example, 15 (E.g., "Bell design-Cherry design-BAR design" shown in the right figure of Fig. 15 (a)), and "Bell design-shown in the right figure of Fig. 15 (b)". "Watermelon design-2 blank designs" ), And a benefit (for example, 5) corresponding to the second role is given (for example, “Blank 2 design-Cherry design-Cherry design” shown in the right diagram of FIG. 15D) The second position corresponds to the first role and the third role, while the second position constitutes an aspect in which the profit corresponding to the second role is provided. It may be a gaming machine characterized in that it does not constitute an aspect in which the benefit is given.

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

  In addition, the gaming machine (for example, slot machine 100) according to the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of types of symbols (for example, the symbols shown in FIG. 7), and a plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112) that are rotationally driven. A stop button (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) operated to individually stop the rotation of the plurality of reels, main control means (for example, main control unit 300) for controlling the progress of the game, A gaming machine capable of providing a benefit (for example, a medal) according to the stopped state of the plurality of reels and awarding a privilege (for example, an AT) for facilitating acquisition of the profit, wherein the main control means Is an internal lottery means (for example, an internal lottery process shown in FIG. 18) for deriving an internal winning combination (for example, general and special roles shown in FIGS. 12 to 14) by lottery, and among the internal winning combinations Grouping means (for example, a winning number S grouping process shown in FIG. 19) for performing grouping to convert a plurality of types of information based on at least some target roles into one information, and a privilege related to the grant of the privilege A bonus lottery means for executing a lottery (for example, a game-related production state-related process shown in FIG. 24) and a bonus lottery table storage means (for example, ROM 306) that stores a bonus lottery table used in the bonus lottery. The grouping means is capable of executing a first grouping (for example, grouping C for AT set number lottery in an AT performance state (low probability)) as the grouping, The privilege lottery table storage means stores a plurality of types of information converted by the first grouping (for example, an AT set in an AT effect state (low probability)). The first privilege lottery table in which lottery data is associated with each of the winning number lottery winning numbers C) (for example, the AT effect state (low probability) AT set number lottery table shown in FIG. 25B). ) Is stored, and the privilege lottery means performs the lottery using the information converted by the first grouping (for example, the winning number C) and the first privilege lottery table as the privilege lottery. A game stand (hereinafter referred to as “present invention 2”) characterized by being capable of executing a first privilege lottery for deriving a result (for example, an AT set number lottery in an AT effect state (low probability)). Yes.)

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

  In addition, the grouping means, as the grouping, a second grouping different from the first grouping (for example, grouping C for the AT set number lottery in the AT effect state (medium probability)), and The third grouping (for example, the grouping A shown in FIG. 20A and the grouping B shown in FIG. 19) can be executed, and the privilege lottery table storage unit can perform the second grouping. A second privilege lottery table (FIG. 25 (FIG. 25 (FIG. 25) in which lottery data is associated with each of a plurality of types of information to be converted (for example, a winning number C for AT set number lottery in an AT effect state (medium probability))). c) an AT effect state (medium probability) AT set number lottery table) shown in FIG. 6), and the privilege lottery means performs the second grouping as the privilege lottery. The second privilege lottery (for example, the AT set number lottery in the AT effect state (medium probability)) for deriving the result by lottery using the converted information and the second privilege lottery table can be executed. Yes, the third grouping is to convert a plurality of types of information (for example, a winning number S) that can identify the target combination into one information (for example, a winning number B), In the grouping and the second grouping, a plurality of types of information (for example, a winning number B) converted by the third grouping are converted into one information (for example, a winning number C). Also good.

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

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

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

  The main control means includes lottery state setting means for setting one lottery state from a plurality of types of lottery states (for example, a game end effect state related process shown in FIG. 27). The setting means can set a first lottery state (for example, lottery state = low probability) and a second lottery state (for example, lottery state = medium probability). When the lottery state is set, the first bonus lottery is executed, while the second bonus lottery is not executed and the second lottery state is set, While the second privilege lottery is executed, the first privilege lottery may not be executed.

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

  In addition, the internal lottery means, as the internal winning combination, has a plurality of types of operation condition combinations (for example, pushes shown in FIG. 10) with different operation conditions of the stop button for stopping the plurality of reels in an advantageous manner. Order bell), a first hand (for example, a weak watermelon shown in FIG. 9), and a second hand (for example, a weak cherry shown in FIG. 9) can be derived. The advantage in each of the first privilege lottery and the second privilege lottery is the same as that of the first combination, and the third grouping can identify each of the plurality of types of operation condition combinations. Information that converts information into one information and that can identify each of the first role and the second role is one information (for example, the winning numbers shown in FIGS. 22B and 22C). = 2).

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

  In addition, the gaming machine (for example, slot machine 100) according to the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of types of symbols (for example, the symbols shown in FIG. 7), and a plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112) that are rotationally driven. A stop button (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) operated to individually stop the rotation of the plurality of reels, main control means (for example, main control unit 300) for controlling the progress of the game, A gaming table that is capable of giving a benefit (for example, a medal) according to an aspect of the plurality of stopped reels and giving a privilege (for example, an AT) that facilitates the acquisition of the benefit, The main control means includes an internal lottery means (for example, an internal lottery process shown in FIG. 18) for deriving an internal winning combination (for example, the general combination and the special combination shown in FIGS. 12 to 14) by lottery, and the internal winning combination Grouping means (for example, winning number S grouping processing shown in FIG. 19) for performing grouping to convert a plurality of types of information based on at least some of the target roles into one information, and used for the grouping Conversion table storage means (for example, ROM 306) that stores the conversion table to be obtained, and privilege lottery means (for example, AT set number lottery) relating to the provision of the privilege (for example, the game start effect state shown in FIG. 24) Related processing), and a privilege lottery table storage means (for example, ROM 306) that stores a privilege lottery table used in the privilege lottery, and the grouping means includes a first Grouping (for example, grouping A shown in FIG. 20A) can be executed, and the conversion table storage means As a conversion table, a first conversion table (for example, bit data for grouping A shown in FIG. 20B) used for the first grouping is stored, and the privilege lottery table storage means is The first privilege lottery table (for example, FIG. 25B) in which lottery data is associated with each of a plurality of types of information (for example, winning number C) converted at least by the first grouping. The AT drawing state (low probability) AT set number lottery table) is stored, and the bonus lottery means at least converted by the first grouping as the bonus lottery (for example, a winning number) C) and the first privilege lottery (for example, in the AT effect state (low probability) that derives the result by lottery using the first privilege lottery table. AT set number lottery) can be executed, and the first conversion table is composed of bit data corresponding to each of the target roles, and the first grouping is the first grouping The bit data provided in the conversion table are sequentially referred to, and when the bit data referred to is specific bit data (for example, 1), information corresponding to the target combination referred to this time (for example, If the winning number A) is converted information, and the referenced bit data is not the specific bit data, information corresponding to the previously won internal winning combination (for example, winning number A) is converted. The game table (hereinafter referred to as “present invention 3” in some cases) is characterized in that it repeatedly executes the processing for the information until the bit data corresponding to the derived target role is obtained. . ).

  According to the present invention 3, since the conversion table in which bit data is associated is used without using the conventional conversion table in which converted data is associated with the data before conversion, the first privilege lottery Data capacity required for grouping to reduce the data capacity of the table can be reduced, and hardware resources with limited capacity and number can be effectively used.

  The grouping means includes, as the grouping, a second grouping (for example, grouping C for AT set number lottery in the AT effect state (low probability)) and a third grouping (for example, AT The grouping C for the AT set number lottery in the production state (medium probability) is executable, and the second grouping and the third grouping are at least converted by the first grouping. A plurality of types of information (for example, a winning number B) is converted into one information (for example, a winning number C), and the privilege lottery table storage means is a plurality of types that are converted by the third grouping. 2nd privilege lottery table (for example, the AT effect state shown in FIG. 25 (c) (in the middle) Rate) AT set number lottery table), and the first privilege lottery table is for each of a plurality of types of information (for example, winning number C) converted by the second grouping. Lottery data are associated with each other, and the bonus lottery means uses the information converted by the third grouping (for example, the winning number C) and the second bonus lottery table as the bonus lottery. The second privilege lottery (for example, the AT set number lottery in the AT effect state (medium probability)) that can be derived by the lottery used can be executed, and the first privilege lottery is performed in the second group. The result is derived by lottery using the information (for example, the winning number C) converted by the conversion and the first privilege lottery table, and the conversion table storage The stage includes, as the conversion table, a second conversion table used for the second grouping (for example, an AT effect state (low probability) AT set number lottery conversion table shown in FIG. 22B), and A third conversion table used for the third grouping (for example, an AT effect state (medium probability) AT set number lottery conversion table shown in FIG. 22C) is stored. In the conversion table and the third conversion table, information (for example, a winning number C) is associated with each of a plurality of types of information (for example, a winning number B) converted at least by the first grouping. The second grouping and the third grouping are converted at least by the first grouping in the corresponding conversion table. The information corresponding to the information (for example, the winning number B) may be the converted information (for example, the winning number C).

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

  In addition, the internal lottery means, as the internal winning combination, has a plurality of types of operation condition combinations (for example, pushes shown in FIG. 10) with different operation conditions of the stop button for stopping the plurality of reels in an advantageous manner. Order bell), first role (for example, weak watermelon shown in FIG. 9), and second role (for example, weak cherry shown in FIG. 9) can be derived, and the grouping means includes the group As a conversion, a fourth grouping (for example, a grouping B) can be executed, and the conversion table storage means uses a fourth conversion table (used in the fourth grouping) as the conversion table ( For example, the conversion table for grouping B shown in FIG. 21 is stored, and the second conversion table and the third conversion table are changed by the fourth grouping. Information (for example, winning number C) is associated with each of a plurality of types of information (for example, winning number B), and the second grouping and the third grouping are: In the corresponding conversion table, information corresponding to the information converted by the fourth grouping (for example, winning number B) is used as information after conversion (for example, winning number C). The table is a table in which information (for example, winning number B) is associated with each of a plurality of types of information (for example, winning number A) converted by the first grouping. In the grouping, information corresponding to the information (for example, winning number A) converted by the first grouping in the fourth conversion table is converted into information (for example, winning number B). Information that can identify each of the first combination and the second combination (for example, the winning numbers A = 2, 4 shown in FIG. 21) is used as one piece of information (for example, in FIG. 21). The first grouping is information that can identify each of the plurality of types of operation condition combinations (for example, the winning numbers S = 21 to 47 shown in FIG. 10). ) May be converted into one piece of information (for example, winning number A = 11 shown in FIG. 21).

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

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

<Visibility of the image superimposed on the reel (1)>
In the slot machine 100 of this embodiment, a part of the effect image display device 157 overlaps the display window 113 of the reels 110 to 112, and the backlight of the reels 110 to 112 is the backlight of the effect image display device 157 in this region. Function as. Various designs are applied to the reels 110 to 112. Some of these designs are difficult to transmit light from the backlights of the reels 110 to 112. In a state where these symbols are stopped in the display window 113, the image displayed on the effect image display device 157 may be difficult to visually recognize. Hereinafter, the structure regarding the visibility of an image is demonstrated using drawing suitably.

  In the present embodiment, a special game state is provided in which special roles are carried over and it is easy to shift to the most advantageous special game state. However, in this internal game state, the AT set number acquisition lottery is not executed, and a new No special lottery will be executed. For this reason, it is not advantageous for the player to stay longer than necessary in this internal gaming state, and there is a risk that the willingness to play will be reduced. Is preferred.

  From the above circumstances, the symbols constituting the special role are required to have a color and shape that are easy for the player to identify while the reel is rotating. Among these, it is conceivable to enhance the discrimination effect of a color having a higher discrimination effect than the shape by changing the hue. However, since the symbols applied to the reels have many symbols in addition to the symbols constituting the special role, it is necessary to determine the color so that not only the hue difference but also the lightness difference occurs. It should be noted that making it easy to identify the symbols constituting the special combination in this way is also important for making it easier to recognize whether or not the special combination has been won.

  FIG. 31A is a diagram illustrating an example of a mode of stopping when aiming at a symbol (BAR symbol) constituting the special combination 3. In this embodiment, the BAR symbol constituting the special role 3 is black, the seven 1 symbol constituting the special role 1 is blue, the seven 2 symbol constituting the special role 2 is pink, and the special color depends on the color difference. The symbols of the special combination 3 are easily identified with respect to the symbols constituting the combinations 1 and 2. Of these, the BAR symbol has a lower brightness than the Seven 1 symbol and the Seven 2 symbol. This low-lightness part is also a part in which light from the reel backlight is difficult to transmit (low transmittance). Here, the level of light transmittance is not the transmittance for a specific light wavelength (for example, three colors of RGB) but the transmittance of the entire visible light (intensity of the light emitted from the surface of the symbol / inside of the symbol) The intensity of the light incident from the light source) is defined as an average value and does not necessarily match the hue.

  FIG. 31 (b) is a diagram illustrating an example of a state in which one game is finished and then a demo image is displayed in an area inside the display window 113. The demo image shown in FIG. 31B is an image that is displayed based on the fact that a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) has elapsed since the end of one game. The reel stop mode at this time is as shown in FIG. As described above, the portion where the BAR symbol is given (the middle region of the left reel 110 and the middle reel 111 and the lower region of the right reel 112) is less likely to transmit light from the reel backlight. For this reason, as shown in FIG.31 (b), the image of the effect image display apparatus 157 is not displayed clearly but becomes difficult to see.

  The inside of the display window 113 is an area that can be seen when trying to visually recognize a reel that is easily noticed by the player, and is an area in which an image can be easily recognized, and is an appropriate area for displaying an image. For this reason, as in the example of FIG. 31B, not only characters but also images other than characters such as characters, and various images such as still images and moving images are displayed. If the pattern that is difficult to transmit light is in a stopped state, there is a problem that it is difficult to recognize the image no matter what image is displayed. In addition to the image displayed only on the inside of the display window 113, a portion that overlaps with a pattern that is difficult to transmit light from the reel backlight even if the image is displayed across the outside and inside of the display window 113 The image is difficult to recognize.

  In particular, the symbols constituting the special combination in the present embodiment are easier to distinguish than the symbols that do not constitute the special combination (the symbols and blanks that constitute the small role and the replaying combination). The width (length in the direction perpendicular to the rotation direction of the reel) is wide and the area is large. Therefore, the above problem becomes more prominent.

  FIG. 32A is a diagram illustrating an example of a mode of stopping when aiming at a symbol (seven 2 symbol) constituting the special combination 2. In the present embodiment, the design of the special role 2 is made with respect to the design of the special role 3 by setting the Seven 2 symbol pink and making the brightness higher than the design of the special role 3 (BAR symbol). It is easy to identify. In addition, it is easy to recognize the Seven 1 symbol (blue) constituting the special combination 1 by the difference in hue.

  FIG. 32B is a diagram illustrating an example of a state in which one game is completed and a demo image is displayed in the area inside the display window 113 after that, as in FIG. The reel stop mode at this time is as shown in FIG. The portion with the Seven 2 symbol (the middle region of the left reel 110 and the middle reel 111 and the lower region of the right reel 112) is more easily transmissive of the light of the reel backlight than the portion with the BAR symbol. . For this reason, as shown in FIG. 32 (b), the image of the effect image display device 157 can be displayed more clearly than in FIG. 31 (b). In addition, also when aiming at the symbol (seven 1 symbol) which comprises the special part 1, the image of the effect image display apparatus 157 can be displayed more clearly than FIG.31 (b).

  In the present embodiment, in order to suppress the frequency at which the symbols constituting the special combination 3 stop inside the display window 113, the special combinations 1 and 2 are made advantageous special advantages over the special combination 3, so that the BAR symbol is aimed. Is less likely to be Furthermore, when the symbols (Seven 1 symbol, Seven 2 symbols) constituting the special roles 1 and 2 are aimed, the symbols (BAR symbols) constituting the special role 3 are not easily stopped in the display window 113. Has been. Hereinafter, the arrangement of symbols will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram showing the interval between symbols constituting the special combination.

  In this embodiment, the symbols constituting the special combination 3 (BAR symbols) in each reel are changed from the respective symbols constituting the special combinations 1 and 2 (seven 1 and 2 symbols) to the respective upstream of the display window. The number of symbols corresponding to the reels (3 in the present embodiment) is provided with an interval of at least. For this reason, when a symbol constituting a special role that is highly likely to be aimed by the player (advantageous to special role 3) is stopped, the symbol constituting the special role 3 is prevented from stopping inside the display window 113. As shown in FIG. 32B, the image displayed inside the display window 113 can be made clear. In this case, as long as the above-described relationship is ensured, the symbols constituting the special combination 3 may be symbols arranged at intervals within the maximum number of drawn-in symbols (without missing).

  In this embodiment, in any reel, the symbols constituting the special combination 3 (BAR symbols) are arranged with an interval exceeding the maximum number of drawn symbols, and the symbols constituting the special combinations 1 and 2 (seven The distance from the symbol (1, 2) to the symbol (BAR symbol) that constitutes the special role 3 toward the upstream in the rotational direction exceeds the maximum number of symbols drawn (from 7 symbols to 6 symbols, Seven 13 symbols from 2 symbols). Here, for example, for the symbols constituting the special combination 3, the special combination 3 is formed from the symbols forming the special combinations 1 and 2 toward the upstream side in the rotational direction while being arranged with an interval exceeding the maximum number of drawn-in symbols. You may arrange | position a symbol by the space | interval from which the space | interval to a symbol becomes below the maximum drawing symbol number. In this case, since the symbols that make up the special roles 1 and 2 can be stopped by aiming at the symbols that make up the special roles 1 and 2, the player may aim at the symbols that make up the special roles 1 and 2 And the above effects can be enhanced.

  Further, in this embodiment, in any reel, from the symbol (BAR symbol) constituting the special combination 3 to the symbols (Seven 1, 2 symbol) constituting the special combination 1, 2 toward the upstream side in the rotation direction. The interval exceeds the maximum number of drawn symbols. In this configuration, when the symbol constituting the special combination 3 is aimed, the symbols constituting the special combination 1 and 2 cannot be stopped. For this reason, the possibility that the player aims at the symbols constituting the advantageous special roles 1 and 2 can be increased, and the above effect can be enhanced.

  Until now, by adopting a configuration in which the special roles 1 and 2 are more advantageous than the special role 3, it can be expected that the player will aim for the symbols that make up the special roles 1 and 2. It has been described that the symbols constituting the combination 3 are suppressed from stopping in the display window 113 and the image displayed inside the display window 113 is made clear. However, the configuration in which the special roles 1 and 2 are not limited to the special role advantageous than the special role 3 and the special roles 1 and 2 are special roles that are easier to win internally than the special role 3 may be adopted. . In this configuration, the player can expect to aim for the symbols that make up the special roles 1 and 2 that are more likely to win the prize, as in the case where the special roles 1 and 2 are special roles that are more advantageous than the special role 3. Produces the effect. In addition, in this embodiment, both these structures are employ | adopted and said effect can be improved more.

  In the above configuration, the second special combination (for example, special combination 1 or the special combination 1 or the special combination 3) is applied to the second special combination (for example, the special combination 1 or the special combination 3). If there is a reel in which the light transmittance of the reel backlight is higher in the portion provided with the second symbol (for example, the Seven 1 symbol or the Seven 2 symbol) constituting the special role 2) The special symbol and the second special character have a difference in the degree of advantage and internal winning probability, and the first symbol and the second symbol have the positional relationship described above, so that the first symbol is stopped when the reel is stopped. This makes it difficult for the portion with the mark to appear and makes the image of the effect image display device 157 clear. In this configuration, the light transmittance of the reel backlight need only be high so that the portion on which the second symbol is applied is brighter than the portion on which the first symbol is applied. The type of the second symbol is not limited.

  In this embodiment, all the reels 110 to 112 satisfy the relationship between the first symbol and the second symbol described above, but at least one reel has the first symbol and the second symbol. If the relationship is satisfied, the image of the effect image display device 157 can be made clear on the reel. When a plurality of adjacent reels are targeted, the effect of clearing the displayed image can be enhanced.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the symbol which comprises each special combination was one with respect to each reel, the said symbol may be provided with two or more. In this case, if there is at least one location that satisfies the positional relationship described above, the above-described effect is produced at that location.

  In the present embodiment, the symbols constituting the special combination have been described. However, symbol combinations that stop in the display window 113 only when the special combination is won (including those that do not constitute the special combination). You may target the symbol which comprises the symbol combination corresponding to a special combination, such as a symbol to comprise. Note that the symbol combination here is not limited to the symbol combination in the winning line, and may be a symbol combination in any line such as a symbol combination in the invalid line indicated by a dotted line in FIG.

<Visibility of image superimposed on reel (2)>
Next, regarding a configuration that makes it easy to visually recognize an image displayed on the effect image display device 157 in a scene different from the configuration described in <1. explain. Note that the color and shape of the symbols constituting the special combination are as described in <Visibility of image superimposed on reel (1)>.

  FIG. 34 (a) is a diagram showing a state in which the game ends when the symbol (BAR symbol) constituting the special combination 3 is stopped on the upper stage of the middle reel 111, and the BAR symbol moves at the start of the next game. It is. Since the special combination is the most advantageous combination among the combinations, the symbols constituting the special combination are highly likely to be targeted by the player. For this reason, like the BAR symbol shown in FIG. 34A, the symbol constituting the special role tends to stop inside the display window 113, and the game is often started from this state. When the game is started, the symbols constituting the special combination are accelerated and moved in the reel rotation direction (downward).

  On the other hand, FIG. 34 (b) shows a case where a strong watermelon or a weak watermelon is derived as the internal winning result of the game (winning numbers S: 1, 2, 11, 12, 13 and can be missed). ) And an image that moves in the same direction as the reel rotation direction (hereinafter referred to as moving image A). The moving image A is displayed in an area inside the display window, and the moving image A (and suggestions related thereto) can be easily recognized by attracting the player's attention by moving.

  Here, in a period in which the rotation of the reel is accelerated to a certain speed, that is, in a period from when the game is started until the operation of the stop button is validated (hereinafter simply referred to as a reel acceleration period). Suppose that the moving image A shown in FIG. 34B is displayed in the state shown in FIG. This reel acceleration period is a state in which the rotation speed of the reel is slower than the state in which the reel has reached a constant speed. Further, since the moving image A is intended to be recognized by the player, the moving speed tends to be slower than the moving speed of the symbol when the reel has reached a certain speed. For this reason, in the reel acceleration period, there is a high possibility that the difference between the moving speed of the moving image A and the rotating speed of the reel will disappear (or become smaller) while the rotating speed of the reel changes from 0 to a constant speed. As shown in FIG. 34C, there is a possibility that the BAR symbol shown in FIG. 34A and the moving image A shown in FIG. In this case, since the moving image A is not clearly displayed in a portion overlapping with the portion provided with the BAR symbol, it is difficult for the player to recognize the moving image A.

  Note that the above problem may occur even if the moving image A displayed on the inside of the display window 113 is not an image based on the internal winning combination derived as in the present embodiment. If the moving image A is an image based on the internal winning of the role that causes the missed out as in the present embodiment, the moving image A becomes difficult to recognize and the occurrence of the missing is induced, thereby reducing the game motivation. There is a risk of letting you.

  FIG. 35 (b) shows a case where a strong watermelon or a weak watermelon is derived as an internal winning result of the game (winning number S: 1, 2, 11, 12, 13 and a role that may be missed). This is an example in which an image (hereinafter referred to as “moving image B”) that is displayed at least in part and moves in a direction different from the rotation direction of the reel (here, the right direction) is displayed. For comparison with the example of FIG. 34, FIG. 35 (a) shows the same diagram as FIG. 34 (a). The moving image B is displayed in an area inside the display window, and the moving image B (and suggestions related thereto) can be easily recognized by drawing the player's attention by moving. In particular, since the reel acceleration period is not a period in which the player pays attention to the reels but concentrates on the operation of the stop button, the moving image B can be more easily recognized by displaying during this period. In order to achieve the above effects, the period during which the moving image B is displayed may be at least a part of the reel acceleration period.

  In the example of FIG. 34, it has been described that the BAR symbol and the moving image A move overlapping to make it difficult for the player to recognize the moving image A. However, the moving direction of the moving image B shown in FIG. Is different from the rotation direction of the reel. Therefore, when the moving image B of FIG. 35B is displayed in the situation of FIG. 35A, the period in which the BAR symbol and the moving image B overlap is shortened as shown in FIG. 35C. And the moving image B can be easily recognized.

  In this embodiment, the number of symbols constituting the special combination is one for the target reel. However, in the configuration using the moving image B, the number of symbols constituting the special combination is within the maximum number of drawn-in symbols. It may be a pattern arranged at intervals (without missing). Even in this case, the player can easily recognize the image.

  Also, as in this embodiment, when the moving image is an image based on an internal winning of a role that causes a missing item, the player performs a stop operation so that the moving image is easily recognized so that the player does not miss it. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of oversight and to suppress a decrease in gaming motivation.

  In the moving image B described above, the moving direction is the right direction. However, the moving direction is not limited to the right direction. For example, the moving direction of the reel is the left direction or the upward direction (upstream in the rotation direction). If it is in a different direction, the above-described effect is achieved. Note that the above-described effects can be further enhanced if the direction is right or left, that is, a direction substantially perpendicular to the reel rotation direction (a direction perpendicular to the direction).

  In the example of FIG. 35 described above, an image (moving image) displayed overlapping this reel with respect to one reel (middle reel 111) provided with a symbol (BAR symbol) having low light transmittance of the backlight. Although the configuration in which B) is moved in a direction different from the rotation direction of the reel has been described, a plurality of reels provided with a pattern with low backlight light transmittance may be used.

  As for the configuration relating to the moving image B, the configuration described in the above <Visibility of the image superimposed on the reel (1)> is adopted, and the frequency at which the portion with the low transmittance of the reel backlight stops in the display window 113 is adopted. By suppressing this, the moving image B can be easily recognized. This will be specifically described below.

  For example, in this embodiment, the special roles 1 and 2 are more advantageous than the special role 3, and the symbols (BAR symbols) constituting the special role 3 in each reel are the symbols (BAR symbols) constituting the special roles 1 and 2 ( Since the number of symbols corresponding to each reel of the display window (3 in the present embodiment) is spaced from each of the seven and one symbols) toward the upstream in the rotation direction, the player may aim When a symbol constituting a special combination having a high value (advantageous to the special combination 3) is stopped, the BAR symbol constituting the special combination 3 can be prevented from being stopped inside the display window. The configuration relating to the moving image B does not need to have such a relationship, but by doing so, it is easy to recognize the moving image when the display is started, and the moving image during the reel acceleration period is more It can be made easy to recognize. The special roles 1 and 2 are not limited to the special roles that are more advantageous than the special role 3, and the special roles 1 and 2 may be configured as special roles that are easier to win internally than the special roles 3. .

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the symbols constituting the special combination 3 are arranged with an interval exceeding the maximum number of drawn symbols from the symbols constituting the special combinations 1 and 2, but for the symbols constituting the special combination 3 An interval in which the distance from the symbols constituting the special roles 1 and 2 to the symbols constituting the special role 3 toward the upstream side in the rotation direction is less than or equal to the maximum number of drawn symbols, while being arranged with an interval exceeding the maximum number of drawn symbols. You may arrange a design with. In this case, since the symbols that make up the special roles 1 and 2 can be stopped by aiming at the symbols that make up the special roles 1 and 2, the player may aim at the symbols that make up the special roles 1 and 2 It is possible to prevent the BAR symbol constituting the special combination 3 from being stopped inside the display window.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, in any reel, the distance from the symbol (BAR symbol) constituting the special combination 3 to the symbol (Seven 1, 2 symbol) constituting the special combination 1 toward the upstream side in the rotation direction. Has exceeded the maximum number of drawn symbols. In this configuration, when the symbol constituting the special combination 3 is aimed, the symbols constituting the special combination 1 and 2 cannot be stopped. For this reason, it is possible to increase the possibility that the player aims at the symbols that make up the advantageous special roles 1 and 2, and to prevent the BAR symbols that make up the special role 3 from stopping inside the display window.

  Further, in the present embodiment, one symbol constituting each special combination is provided for each reel, but a plurality of symbols may be provided. In this case, if there is at least one place satisfying the positional relationship described above, an effect of preventing the BAR symbol constituting the special combination 3 from being stopped at the inside of the display window at that portion is produced.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the symbols constituting the special combination have been described. However, the symbol combinations that stop in the display window 113 only when winning the special combination (including those that do not constitute the special combination) are included. You may target the symbol which comprises the symbol combination corresponding to a special combination, such as a symbol to comprise. Note that the symbol combination here is not limited to the symbol combination in the winning line, and may be a symbol combination in any line such as a symbol combination in the invalid line indicated by a dotted line in FIG.

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The embodiment described in <Visibility of an image overlapping a reel (1)> and <Visibility of an image overlapping a reel (2)> corresponds to a region inside the display window 113 of the effect image display device 157. Only the reel backlight is used as the backlight. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and an auxiliary backlight such as a backlight may be provided above the display window 113. Even in such a configuration, the displayed image is affected by the transmittance of the portion to which the design is applied. Therefore, by applying the above configuration, the image can be made clear.

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

  In addition, the main control unit, the first sub control unit, and the second sub control unit may be configured as a single chip, or the main control unit and the first sub control unit may be configured to allow bidirectional communication. Good. Moreover, while enabling bidirectional communication between the main control unit and the first sub control unit, communication from the first sub control unit to the second sub control unit may be one-way communication.

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

  Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and changes can be made to the embodiment of the present invention without departing from the gist of the present invention. Such modifications and changes are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the invention only list the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done. In addition, in some cases, the content described in one configuration among a plurality of configurations described in the embodiments may be applied to other configurations to further widen the game.

In the above explanation,
A plurality of types of symbols (for example, the symbols shown in FIG. 7) are applied, and a plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112) that are rotationally driven;
A stop button (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and operated to stop the plurality of rotating reels;
Internal lottery means (for example, main control unit 300, step S103 in FIG. 16) for deriving a winning combination by lottery;
A symbol visual recognition frame (for example, display window 113) for visually recognizing symbols given to the reels;
A reel backlight (for example, a backlight module 740) that emits visible light from the inside of the plurality of reels toward the inside of the symbol visual recognition frame;
Image display means (for example, an effect image display device 157) for displaying an image inside the symbol visual recognition frame using visible light emitted from the reel backlight;
Display control means for controlling the image display means (for example, the first sub control unit 400 and the second sub control unit 500);
The plurality of reels are stopped within a range not exceeding the maximum number of drawn symbols from the symbol position where the stop button is operated based on the lottery result of the internal lottery means, and are stopped inside the symbol visual recognition frame A game machine (for example, a slot machine 100) that determines a winning combination based on a pattern and grants a profit according to a winning combination.
The internal lottery means
A combination in which the first combination (for example, special combination 3) and the second combination (for example, special combination 1 or special combination 2) can be derived as the combination to be maintained until the winning is determined. And
The second role is
A role that is more advantageous than the first role, or a role that is more likely to be derived than the first role,
The plurality of reels are:
Including a first reel (eg, any of reels 110-112),
The first reel is
A reel having a first symbol (for example, BAR symbol) and a second symbol (for example, Seven 1 symbol or Seven 2 symbol),
The first design is
It is a symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to the first role,
The second design is
A symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to the second role,
The first reel is
Within the range of the maximum number of drawn-in symbols from the second symbol, the second symbol is not arranged and a symbol different from the second symbol is arranged (for example, in FIG. There is no one symbol within the range of the maximum number of symbols drawn from the symbol)
The region where the second symbol is arranged has a higher visible light transmittance than the region where the first symbol is arranged (for example, the Seven 1 symbol transmits more visible light than the BAR symbol) Easy to do)
The display control means includes
In a predetermined period during which the first reel is stopped (for example, after the game is finished), a first region (for example, the first region) corresponding to the first reel in the region inside the symbol visual recognition frame. When the reel is the left reel 110, a predetermined image (for example, a demo image) can be displayed in a predetermined area (for example, inside the display window 113) including at least the range of the left reel 110). And
The first reel is
The first symbols are arranged with an interval of not less than the number of symbols corresponding to the first region (for example, not less than three symbols) from the second symbol toward the upstream side in the rotation direction. A game table characterized by the above is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The first reel is
Within the range of the maximum number of drawn symbols from the first symbol, the first symbol is not arranged and a symbol different from the first symbol is arranged (for example, in FIG. 7, in the BAR symbol) There is no BAR symbol within the range of the maximum number of symbols drawn in)
The first symbol arranged within the range of the maximum number of drawn-in symbols from the second symbol toward the upstream side in the rotation direction (for example, <Visibility of an image superimposed on a reel (1)> In the description of the above, the pattern from the symbols constituting the special roles 1 and 2 to the symbol constituting the special role 3 toward the upstream side in the rotational direction is a configuration in which the symbols are arranged at intervals equal to or less than the maximum number of drawn-in symbols). A game table characterized by the above is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The first reel is
In the range of the maximum number of drawn-in symbols from the first symbol toward the upstream side in the rotation direction, the second symbol is not disposed and a symbol different from the second symbol is disposed ( For example, in the arrangement of FIG. 7, there is described a gaming table characterized in that the distance from the BAR symbol to the seven symbols 1 and 2 toward the upstream in the rotational direction exceeds the maximum number of symbols drawn in). Yes.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The plurality of reels are:
Including the second reel adjacent to the first reel (for example, the middle reel 111 when the left reel 110 is the first reel);
The second reel is
A reel having a third symbol (for example, BAR symbol) and a fourth symbol (for example, Seven 1 symbol or Seven 2 symbol),
The third symbol is
It is a symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to the first role,
The fourth design is
A symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to the second role,
The second reel is
Within the range of the maximum number of drawn-in symbols from the fourth symbol, the fourth symbol is not arranged and a symbol different from the fourth symbol is arranged (for example, in FIG. There is no one symbol within the range of the maximum number of symbols drawn from the symbol)
A region where the fourth symbol is arranged has a higher visible light transmittance than a region where the third symbol is arranged (for example, the Seven 1 symbol transmits more visible light than the BAR symbol) Easy to do)
The predetermined period is
A period in which the second reel is stopped in addition to the first reel,
The predetermined area is:
In addition to the first area, a second area corresponding to the second reel among the areas inside the symbol visual recognition frame (for example, when the second reel is the middle reel 111, Range) at least,
The second reel is
The third symbol is arranged with an interval of not less than the number of symbols corresponding to the second region (for example, not less than three symbols) from the fourth symbol toward the upstream side in the rotation direction. A game table characterized by the above is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The predetermined image is:
A game stand characterized by a demo image (for example, see FIG. 31 (b) and FIG. 32 (b)) that is displayed based on the fact that a predetermined time has passed since the end of one game. Have been described.

Also,
A plurality of types of symbols (for example, the symbols shown in FIG. 7) are applied, and a plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112) that are rotationally driven;
A stop button (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and operated to stop the plurality of rotating reels;
Internal lottery means (for example, main control unit 300, step S103 in FIG. 16) for deriving a winning combination by lottery;
A symbol visual recognition frame (for example, display window 113) for visually recognizing symbols given to the reels;
A reel backlight (for example, a backlight module 740) that emits visible light from the inside of the plurality of reels toward the inside of the symbol visual recognition frame;
Image display means (for example, an effect image display device 157) for displaying an image inside the symbol visual recognition frame using visible light emitted from the reel backlight;
Display control means for controlling the image display means (for example, the first sub control unit 400 and the second sub control unit 500);
And after accelerating the rotation speed of the plurality of reels to a predetermined rotation speed based on the start of the game, the operation of the stop button is validated, and the rotation is performed by the subsequent operation of the stop button. A gaming table (for example, a slot) that stops the plurality of reels, determines a winning combination based on the pattern stopped inside the symbol visual recognition frame, and provides a profit corresponding to the determined combination. Machine 100),
The internal lottery means
A combination in which the first combination (for example, special combination 3) and the second combination (for example, special combination 1 or special combination 2) can be derived as the combination to be maintained until the winning is determined. And
The plurality of reels are:
Including a predetermined reel (for example, any one of reels 110 to 112);
The predetermined reel is
A reel having a first symbol (for example, BAR symbol) and a second symbol (for example, Seven 1 symbol or Seven 2 symbol),
The first design is
It is a symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to the first role,
The second design is
A symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to the second role,
The predetermined reel is
The region where the second symbol is arranged has a higher visible light transmittance than the region where the first symbol is arranged (for example, the Seven 1 symbol transmits more visible light than the BAR symbol) Easy to do)
The display control means includes
In a predetermined period from when the game is started to when the operation of the stop button is validated, a predetermined area (for example, a predetermined reel) corresponding to the predetermined reel in the inner area of the symbol visual recognition frame. In the case of the left reel 110, a predetermined image (for example, the image of the watermelon shown in FIGS. 34 and 35) can be moved in a predetermined direction and displayed in an area including at least the range of the left reel 110). And
The predetermined direction is:
There is described a game stand characterized by a direction (for example, right direction) different from a direction in which the symbol moves in the symbol visual recognition frame during rotation of the plurality of reels.

In addition, the gaming table described above is
Based on the lottery result of the internal lottery means, the gaming table that stops the plurality of reels within a range that does not exceed the maximum number of drawn symbols from the symbol position where the stop button is operated,
The second role is
A role that is more advantageous than the first role, or a role that is more likely to be derived than the first role,
The predetermined reel is
Within the range of the maximum number of drawn-in symbols from the second symbol, the second symbol is not arranged and a symbol different from the second symbol is arranged (for example, in FIG. There is no one symbol within the range of the maximum number of symbols drawn from the symbol)
The first symbol is arranged with an interval equal to or greater than the number of symbols corresponding to the predetermined area (for example, three symbols or more) from the second symbol toward the upstream side in the rotation direction. A characteristic game stand is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The predetermined reel is
Within the range of the maximum number of drawn symbols from the first symbol, the first symbol is not arranged and a symbol different from the first symbol is arranged (for example, in FIG. 7, in the BAR symbol) There is no BAR symbol within the range of the maximum number of symbols drawn in)
The first symbol arranged within the range of the maximum number of drawn-in symbols from the second symbol toward the upstream side in the rotation direction (for example, <Visibility of an image superimposed on a reel (1)> In the description of the above, the pattern from the symbols constituting the special roles 1 and 2 to the symbol constituting the special role 3 toward the upstream side in the rotational direction is a configuration in which the symbols are arranged at intervals equal to or less than the maximum number of drawn-in symbols). A game table characterized by the above is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The predetermined reel is
In the range of the maximum number of drawn-in symbols from the first symbol toward the upstream side in the rotation direction, the second symbol is not disposed and a symbol different from the second symbol is disposed ( For example, in the arrangement of FIG. 7, there is described a gaming table characterized in that the distance from the BAR symbol to the seven symbols 1 and 2 toward the upstream in the rotational direction exceeds the maximum number of symbols drawn in). Yes.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The predetermined direction is:
There is described a game table characterized by a direction (for example, right direction) substantially perpendicular to a direction in which the symbol moves in the symbol visual recognition frame during rotation of the plurality of reels.

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

Claims (5)

A plurality of reels that are subjected to multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
A stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and operated to stop the plurality of rotating reels;
Internal lottery means for deriving a role by lottery,
A symbol visual recognition frame for visually recognizing symbols given to the plurality of reels;
A reel backlight that emits visible light from the inside of the plurality of reels toward the inside of the symbol visual recognition frame;
Image display means for displaying an image inside the symbol visual recognition frame using visible light emitted from the reel backlight;
Display control means for controlling the image display means;
And after accelerating the rotation speed of the plurality of reels to a predetermined rotation speed based on the start of the game, the operation of the stop button is validated, and the rotation is performed by the subsequent operation of the stop button. The gaming machine is configured to stop the plurality of reels, determine a winning combination based on an aspect of the symbol stopped inside the symbol visual recognition frame, and to give a profit corresponding to the combination determined to be winning,
The internal lottery means
As the role that is maintained until it is determined to win, the first role and the second role can be derived,
The plurality of reels are:
It includes a predetermined reel,
The predetermined reel is
A reel with a first design and a second design,
The first design is
It is a symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to the first role,
The second design is
A symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to the second role,
The predetermined reel is
The region where the second symbol is arranged is higher in visible light transmittance than the region where the first symbol is arranged,
The display control means includes
In a predetermined period from when the game is started until the operation of the stop button is validated, an area including at least a predetermined area corresponding to the predetermined reel in an area inside the symbol visual recognition frame, It is possible to display a predetermined image by moving it in a predetermined direction,
The predetermined direction is:
A gaming table, wherein a direction different from a direction in which the symbol moves in the symbol visual recognition frame during rotation of the plurality of reels. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of reels are stopped based on a lottery result of the internal lottery means within a range not exceeding a maximum number of symbols drawn from the symbol position where the stop button is operated.
The second role is
A role that is more advantageous than the first role, or a role that is more likely to be derived than the first role,
The predetermined reel is
Within the range of the maximum number of drawn-in symbols from the second symbol, the second symbol is not disposed, and a symbol different from the second symbol is disposed,
A gaming table, wherein the first symbols are arranged with an interval equal to or more than the number of symbols corresponding to the predetermined region from the second symbol toward the upstream side in the rotation direction. The game stand according to claim 2,
The predetermined reel is
Within the range of the maximum number of drawn-in symbols from the first symbol, the first symbol is not disposed, and a symbol different from the first symbol is disposed,
A gaming table, wherein the first symbol is arranged within the range of the maximum number of symbols drawn from the second symbol toward the upstream side in the rotation direction. The game stand according to claim 2 or 3,
The predetermined reel is
In the range of the maximum number of drawn-in symbols from the first symbol toward the upstream side in the rotation direction, the second symbol is not disposed and a symbol different from the second symbol is disposed. A game stand characterized by being. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claim 1 to 4,
The predetermined direction is:
A gaming table characterized by being in a direction substantially perpendicular to a direction in which the symbol moves in the symbol visual recognition frame during rotation of the plurality of reels.