JP2018201820A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a slot machine that is unable to estimate an advantageous operation procedure, based on winning of a special winning combination.SOLUTION: In a winning lottery combination, operation instruction winning combinations (for example, replay roles B to D and a pressing order replay) and a special winning combination (BB) may be won overlappingly, and probabilities of overlapping winning the special winning combination (BB) of the respective operation instruction winning combinations (for example, replay roles B to D and a pressing order replay) are equal, respectively.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine that performs a unit game in which a result is determined according to a combination of symbols displayed when a reel on which a plurality of symbols is drawn is stopped.

  Conventionally, slot machines are widely known as one of gaming machines. In this type of slot machine, when the player inserts a prescribed number of game media such as medals and game balls, the operation of the start switch becomes effective. As a result, when the player operates the start switch, the game is started, the lottery is performed, and a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols are rotated. When the rotation speed of the reel reaches a certain speed, the operation of the stop switch provided corresponding to each reel becomes effective, and every time the player operates the stop switch, in accordance with the result of the role lottery, The corresponding reel is stopped, and when all reels stop, one game result is determined. If the combination of symbols displayed along the active line defined in the display window of the reel corresponds to any combination, it means that the combination has won a prize, and the privilege corresponding to that combination Is given to the player, and one game is completed. On the other hand, when the winning combination is not won, one game is finished without a privilege being given. In the following, one game described above is referred to as a unit game.

  In addition, in this type of slot machine, there are those in which a special combination (BB) and a small combination are won. For example, Patent Document 1 describes a slot machine in which a special combination (BB) is won in combination with each of small combinations 1 to 3.

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  However, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, the probabilities that the special combination (BB) is won in combination with the small combinations 1 to 3 are different. For this reason, if the small combination 1 to 3 is an operation instruction combination that requires the correct answer to the operation procedure (push order or operation timing) for winning, if the special combination (BB) win is extracted by any method, There has been a problem that an operation procedure advantageous for winning the winning combinations 1 to 3 is estimated.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine in which an advantageous operation procedure cannot be inferred from winning a special role.

In order to solve the problems described above, the present invention provides:
Multiple reels displaying multiple types of designs,
A stop switch provided for each of the reels and operated by a player to stop the rotation of the reels;
Main control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Sub-control means for controlling the output of the production,
The main control means includes a role lottery means for drawing a role,
The combination lottery means includes a plurality of types of operation instruction combinations that require a pressing order or operation timing for winning or displaying in a predetermined gaming state (for example, re-playing combinations B to D, push-order replay), special combinations (BB) A lottery to determine the winning role from the roles including
As a result of the lottery, when one of the operation instruction combination (for example, re-game combination B to D, push order replay) is won, the first information (production group number) corresponding to the operation instruction combination is sub-controlled. To the means,
When the special role (BB) is won, the second information corresponding to the special role (BB) is sent to the sub-control means.
In the combination lottery, the operation instruction combination (for example, re-playing combination B to D, push order replay) and the special combination (BB) may be won in duplicate,
The probability that each operation instruction combination (for example, re-game combination B to D, push order replay) and the special combination (BB) are won simultaneously is the same probability.

  As described above, according to the slot machine of the present invention, it becomes possible to make it impossible to guess an advantageous operation procedure from the winning of the special role.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a schematic configuration of a slot machine in the embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel with which the slot machine is provided. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit which controls the slot machine. FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of payout information in which symbol combinations and payouts corresponding to various combinations predetermined for the slot machine are determined. FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of payout information in which symbol combinations and payouts corresponding to various combinations predetermined for the slot machine are determined. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the condition apparatus which operate | moves when the winning combination and re-game player in the slot machine are elected. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the condition apparatus which operate | moves when the winning combination won in BB in the slot machine wins. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the condition apparatus which operate | moves when the accessory in the same slot machine is elected. It is explanatory drawing which shows the lottery table which defined the winning probability of the combination in BB inside the normal game in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the lottery table which defined the winning probability of the combination in BB in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the transition of RT state in the slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of the gaming state in the slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between the instruction number in the slot machine, and the press order to alert | report. It is a figure for demonstrating the indicator for a press order alert | report in the slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the display timing of the instruction number by the main control means in the slot machine, and the timing of the press order notification based on the instruction number by the sub-control means. It is a figure for demonstrating the control command transmitted to the sub control means from the main control means in the slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the correspondence of the winning number and effect group number in the slot machine. The effect image which the sub-control means in the slot machine displays on the display device is shown. It is a figure which shows the example of a transfer of BB state in BB in the slot machine. 4 is a flowchart showing the contents of a main routine executed by the main control circuit of the slot machine in the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 0 (start) process performed within the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 2 (start) process performed within the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 3 (start) process performed within the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 5 and 7 (start) process performed within the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the AT lottery process performed by the gaming state 5 and 7 (start) process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the chance reservation state lottery process performed by the game state 5 and 7 (start) process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the high probability state lottery process performed by the game state 5 and 7 (start) process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the lottery mode lottery process performed by the game state 5 and 7 (start) process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game end check process performed within the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 0 (all stop) process performed within a game completion | finish check process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 1 (all stop) process performed within a game completion | finish check process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 2 (all stop) process performed within a game completion | finish check process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 3 (all stop) process performed within a game completion | finish check process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 4 (all stop) process performed within a game completion | finish check process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 5 and 7 (all stop) process performed within a game completion | finish check process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 6 (all stop) process performed within a game completion | finish check process. 4 is a flowchart showing the contents of timer interrupt processing executed by the main control circuit of the slot machine in the embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(Configuration of slot machine)
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a schematic configuration of the slot machine. FIG. 1A shows a front view of the slot machine 10. In the figure, a front panel 20 is provided on the front surface of the housing of the slot machine 10. A display window 22 is formed substantially at the center of the front panel 20, and symbols printed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R that are rotatably provided inside the slot machine 10 are displayed. Is displayed. Each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is provided such that the respective rotation axes are arranged on the same straight line in the horizontal direction, each having a ring shape, and 20 symbols are printed at equal intervals on the outer peripheral surface thereof. A strip of reel tape is affixed. From the display window 22, when the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are stopped, among the 20 symbols printed on each reel, three symbols that are continuous along the rotation direction of each reel are visually recognized. It is possible. That is, 3 [symbol] × 3 [reel] = 9 symbols in total are stopped and displayed on the display window 22. Here, among the three consecutive symbols displayed when the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are stopped, the uppermost stop display position is the upper stage U, the middle stop display position is the middle stage M, and the lowermost figure. The stop display position is set to the lower stage L.

  In the display window 22, one effective line (also referred to as an effective line), an effective line L (middle effective line) crossing the middle M of the reel 40L, the middle M of the 40C, and the middle M of 40R is defined. The effective line L is a line that serves as a reference when determining whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to a plurality of types of predetermined combinations (described later) is stopped and displayed. In other words, when the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are stopped, when the combination of three symbols stopped and displayed at the stop display position through which the effective line L passes corresponds to one of the roles, I won a prize. Also, “the symbol combination is displayed (stopped) along the active line L” is synonymous with “winning”. The effective line is not limited to the above.

  In addition to the display window 22, the front panel 20 is provided with various lamps and a display for notifying the player of various information regarding the unit game. Below the display window 22, bet number (betting number) display lamps 26 a, 26 b, 26 c, a credit number display 27, and an acquired number display 28 are provided in order from the bottom in FIG. 1. In addition, you may provide the indicator 29 for a pushing order alerting | reporting separately. The bet number display lamps 26a, 26b, and 26c are for displaying the number of medals inserted in one game. That is, when one medal is inserted, only the bet number display lamp 26a is lit, and when two medals are inserted, the bet number display lamps 26a and 26b are lit and three medals are inserted. The bet number display lamps 26a, 26b, and 26c are turned on.

  Here, a medal inserted to play a unit game in the slot machine 10 is a kind of game medium, and the game medium is not limited to a medal, but a game ball (so-called pachinko ball), a magnetic card, and a non-contact IC card. Alternatively, it may be value information recorded on a recording medium such as a coin having an IC chip and capable of playing a unit game. In the slot machine 10, when a prescribed number of medals (for example, 3) are inserted, one unit game is possible, and the effective line L becomes an effective line. When two medals are inserted, one unit game is possible, and the effective line L may be an effective line. The credit number display 27 (stored number display means) is a two-digit 7-segment display and is credited (stored) in the slot machine 10 (more specifically, a RAM in the main control circuit 100 to be described later). The number of medals (stored in) is displayed. The acquired number display 28 (given number display means) is a two-digit 7-segment display, and displays the number of medals to be paid out to the player in the slot machine 10 according to the result of the unit game.

  A substantially horizontal operation panel unit 30 is provided below the front panel 20 described above. A medal insertion slot 32 for inserting medals into the slot machine 10 is provided on the upper right side of the operation panel 30. Inside the medal slot 32 is provided a medal sensor that outputs a medal detection signal to the main control circuit 100 described later when a medal inserted from the medal slot 32 is detected. As a result, the main control circuit 100 can recognize the number of inserted medals by counting the number of times the medal detection signal is output.

  Further, a 1-bet switch 34 and a maximum bet switch 35 that can insert a credited medal into the slot machine 10 are provided on the upper left side of the operation panel unit 30. The 1-bet switch 34 is a switch for inserting only one medal that is credited every time it is operated into the slot machine 10 as a game betting target. The maximum bet switch 35 is a switch for inserting, into the slot machine 10, the maximum number (specified number) of medals that are allowed to be inserted in the current unit game among the credited medals. is there.

  When three medals are inserted into the slot machine 10 from the medal insertion slot 32 or by operating various bet switches 34 and 35, the bet number display lamps 26a, 26b, and 26c are sequentially displayed every time a medal is inserted. It will light up. Further, when the various bet switches 34 and 35 are operated, the number of inserted medals is subtracted from the number of credits stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 100 described above. The displayed value is also subtracted. Further, when a predetermined number of medals have already been inserted, and further medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 32, the number of inserted medals is the number of credits stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 100. As a result, the value displayed on the credit amount display unit 27 is also added.

  An enter button switch 39, a left switch 39L, an upward switch 39U, a downward switch 39D, and a right switch 39R are provided at the center of the upper surface of the operation panel unit 30 (see FIG. 1B).

  A start switch 36 is tiltably provided on the front left side of the operation panel 30. The start switch 36 becomes effective when the player inserts a prescribed number of medals into the slot machine 10. When a re-gamer to be described later in a unit game wins, even if no medals are inserted, the bet number display lamps 26a, 26b, and 26c are lit for a predetermined number, and the start for the next unit game is started. The operation of the switch 36 becomes effective. When the player tilts the start switch 36 in this state, the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R described above start to rotate all at once. As a result, the symbols printed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C and 40R are moved (scrolled) from the top to the bottom in the display window 22.

  Three stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are provided at the center of the front surface of the operation panel 30. Here, the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are so-called self-illuminated push button switches, and the push button portion has a structure capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors. The left stop switch 37L corresponds to the left reel 40L, the middle stop switch 37C corresponds to the middle reel 40C, and the right stop switch 37R corresponds to the right reel 40R. During the pseudo game, the correspondence relationship between the stop switch 37 and the reel 40 may be changed. Specifically, for example, the right reel 40R is stopped by operating the left stop switch 37L. Stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are operated by the player when the rotational speeds of the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R reach a predetermined steady rotational speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute, also simply referred to as a constant speed). The operation becomes valid. Here, basically, when the operation of each stop switch is disabled, the emission color in the push button part of each stop switch is red, and when the operation reaches the steady rotation speed and the operation is enabled, the push button The emission color of the part changes to blue. As will be described later, the emission color of each stop switch is appropriately controlled depending on the state. When the operation of each stop switch is disabled, the push button part of each stop switch is turned off, and when the reel reaches the steady rotation speed and the operation is enabled, the push button part emits light. Also good.

  When the player pushes the left stop switch 37L, the left reel 40L stops. When the player pushes the middle stop switch 37C, the middle reel 40C stops and pushes the right stop switch 37R. Sometimes the right reel 40R stops. At this time, each of the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R includes the center position of any three consecutive symbols among the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each reel, and the upper stage U in the display window 22, Stop control is performed so that the center positions of the middle stage M and the lower stage L coincide with each other. Here, the position where the center of the symbol coincides with the center of the stop display position is referred to as a fixed position. When the slot machine 10 stops the reel, the reel stop control is performed so that each symbol of the reel stops at the fixed position. Is done.

  A settlement switch 38 is provided on the left side of the operation panel 30. When operated within the medal insertion acceptance period, all credited medals are paid back and displayed on the credit number display 27. The value becomes “0”. Here, the medal insertion acceptance period is from when all reels stop (when medals are paid out, when the medals are paid out) until the start switch 36 of the next game is operated. .

  A lower panel 50 on which a model name of the slot machine 10 and characters adopted as a motif are drawn is arranged below the operation panel 30. A medal payout opening 60 for paying out medals to the player is provided at a substantially lower center of the lower panel 50. For example, when the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are stopped, if a combination of three symbols that are stopped and displayed along the active line L corresponds to a winning combination, the medal payout installed in the slot machine 10 The device is activated and the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out. Further, when the settlement switch 38 is operated in a state where medals are credited, the credited medals are paid out. Then, the paid-out medals are discharged from the medal payout outlet 60 and stored in the tray 61. On the right side and the left side of the medal payout opening 60, sound transmission holes 62R and 62L for allowing sounds emitted from the speakers 64R and 64L housed inside the slot machine 10 to pass outside are provided.

  A display device 70 composed of a liquid crystal display panel is provided above the front panel 20. The display device 70 is not limited to the above-described liquid crystal display panel, and any other image display device can be used as long as the player can visually recognize image information and text information during the game. This display device 70 displays a game history, an effect image displayed during a unit game, an effect image for notifying the result of a role lottery, the progress of a unit game (medal insertion → operation of a start switch 36 → reel Rotation → stop switch 37L, 37C, 37R operation → all reel rotation stop), etc. can be displayed. Above the display device 70, there is provided an effect lamp 72 that blinks in a pattern corresponding to the winning combination when the reels 40L, 40C, 40R are stopped and a certain winning combination is won.

[Description of reel design]
Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the arrangement of symbols printed on the reel tape attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C and 40R will be described. As shown in FIG. 2 (a), 20 symbols are printed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R, but each symbol is divided into 20 divisions in the longitudinal direction of the reel tape. One symbol is printed in each symbol area. In addition, as shown in FIG. 2B, there are nine types of symbols displayed in each symbol area, and a type code (not shown) is predetermined according to each type. The types of symbols in the slot machine 10 include the “red 7” symbol in which the number 7 is represented in red, the “white 7” symbol in which the number 7 is represented in white, and the “BAR” which is represented in black with a bar-shaped lump as a motif. "Bell" design with yellow bell motif, "Replay" design with light blue plum motif, "Watermelon" design with green watermelon motif, "Cherry" design with red cherries motif, There are “Blank A” designs with white stars as motifs and “Blank B” designs with elliptical motifs.

  The number of symbols on one reel is not limited to 20 symbols, and can be set to any number of symbols such as 16, 21 symbols.

  In addition, symbol numbers “0” to “19” are determined in advance in each symbol region of the reel tape attached to each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R, as shown in FIG. A symbol type code corresponding to the symbol number is stored in the ROM of the main control circuit 100. The symbol number of each reel and the corresponding type code are referred to when performing reel stop control to be described later. Hereinafter, the symbol number and the type code are collectively referred to as symbol identification information. Each reel tape shown in FIG. 2A shows a state where the symbol numbers “0” and “1” are separated and developed, and when actually attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C and 40R, The symbols of symbol numbers “0” and “1” are continuous.

  When the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are rotated, the three symbols of each reel displayed in the display window 22 are scroll-displayed in a direction in which the values of three consecutive symbol numbers are increased. For example, when symbols of symbol numbers “1”, “2”, and “3” are displayed from the lower L to the upper U of the display window 22, the symbols that are displayed thereafter are symbol numbers “2”. ”,“ 3 ”,“ 4 ”→ design numbers“ 3 ”,“ 4 ”,“ 5 ”→ design numbers“ 4 ”,“ 5 ”,“ 6 ”→... When the symbol numbers “18”, “19”, “0” are displayed, the symbol numbers “19”, “0”, “1” → the symbol numbers “0”, “1”, “ 2 ”→ symbol number“ 1 ”,“ 2 ”,“ 3 ”→... Three consecutive symbols from symbol numbers“ 0 ”to“ 19 ”circulate until the reel stops. Scrolled.

(1-c-1) Configuration of Control Circuit The control circuit for controlling the slot machine 10 is a main control circuit 100 (hereinafter also referred to as main control means 100 or main control board 100) and a sub control circuit 200 (hereinafter referred to as sub control). (Also referred to as means 200). Here, a block diagram of the main control circuit 100 and a block diagram of the sub control circuit 200 electrically connected thereto are shown in FIG.

[Description of control means]
Next, control means for controlling the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to a functional block diagram shown in FIG. The control means of the slot machine 10 includes a main control means 100 that controls the progress of the game and a sub-control means 200 that controls the effect of the game. The main control means 100 performs control to advance the game in accordance with the player's operation, and the sub-control means 200 outputs an effect executed with the game based on the control command transmitted from the main control means 100. Control to perform and control to notify various information. Note that transmission of information exchanged between the main control unit 100 and the sub control unit 200 is limited to one direction from the main control unit 100 to the sub control unit 200, and some information is transmitted from the sub control unit 200. There is no direct transmission to the main control means 100.

≪Description of main control means≫
<Main control means and surrounding hardware configuration>
The main control means 100 comprises a CPU, ROM, RWM, random number generation means (random number circuit), timer count means (timer circuit), and an I / O port in one chip. The main control means 100 is also called a main control circuit or a main control board, and a circuit for realizing the function of the main control means 100 is configured on a single board.

  The random number generation means generates a random number used when performing various lotteries, and the timer count means generates an interrupt request signal based on a count value of a clock signal for operating a CPU or the like. The I / O port includes an operation unit 300, bet number display lamps 26a to 26c, a credit number display unit 27, an obtained number display unit 28, stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R, reel rotation position sensors 44L, 44C, 44R, Signals for various components such as the blocker 45, the hopper motor 46, the payout sensor 47, the door switch 48, the setting door switch 49, and the external concentrated terminal board 84 are output, and signals from the respective components are input.

  Here, the stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R rotate or stop the corresponding reels 40L, 40C, 40R according to the excitation signal output from the main control means 100. The reel rotation position sensors 44L, 44C, 44R are provided corresponding to the reels 40L, 40C, 40R, respectively, and when detecting an index (a member to be detected) provided at the reference position of the corresponding reel, the detection signal Is output to the main control means 100. As a result, the main control means 100 can recognize the rotation position of the reel (the symbol displayed in the display window 22) based on the number of steps of the stepping motor that has started counting from the index position.

  The hopper motor 46 is provided in a medal hopper (not shown) for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 32, and stores medals from the medal payout opening 60 according to a drive signal output from the main control means 100. Let it drain. The payout sensor 47 detects medals to be paid out when the hopper motor 46 is driven, and outputs a detection signal to the main control means 100. The blocker 45 is installed in the middle of the medal flow path from the medal slot 32 provided in the slot machine 10 to the medal hopper, and the formation or release of the medal flow path according to the on / off signal from the main control means 100. To do. The medals inserted from the medal slot 32 are stored in the medal hopper when the medal flow path is formed (blocker is on), and when the medal flow path is not formed (blocker is off), It is discharged from the medal payout outlet 60. The door switch 48 detects opening / closing of the front door described above, and outputs a detection signal to the main control means 100. The setting door switch 49 detects opening / closing of a setting door that covers a setting change key switch 92 and a reset / setting switch 93 for setting a setting value, which will be described later, and outputs a detection signal to the main control means 100. To do.

  The external concentration terminal board 84 displays various signals output from the main control means 100 to an external game information display device (also referred to as a data display) or a hall computer for information related to the game currently being played by the slot machine 10. Relay. Signals transmitted from the main control means 100 to the outside include a bet signal (IN signal) indicating that a medal has been betted when a game is performed, and a payout signal (IN) indicating that a medal has been paid out to the player. OUT signal), a signal (BB signal) indicating that a gaming state described later has shifted to gaming states 5 and 7 (BB), a signal indicating that an abnormality has occurred in the slot machine 10 (abnormality generation signal), and a start switch 36 There is a signal (start signal) indicating that has been operated, and a signal (AT signal) indicating that the gaming state described later has shifted to gaming state 3 (AT). The AT is an assist time for notifying the pressing order (operation order) of the stop switch 37 or the operation timing at which a game result advantageous to the player is obtained (advantageous symbol combinations are aligned on the effective line L). Further, in this specification, when shifting to the AT, since it is basically controlled to an advantageous RT 2 with a high probability of winning a re-gamer, the AT is also referred to as an ART. Here, the external concentration terminal board 84 may represent the contents of the various signals described above by a potential indicating a high level and a potential indicating a low level, or by providing relay circuits corresponding to various signals, You may represent the content of the various signals mentioned above by opening and closing a relay circuit.

  In addition to the various switches provided on the front door of the slot machine 10 shown in FIG. 1, the operation means 300 includes a power switch 91, a setting change key switch 92, and a reset / setting switch 93 provided in the slot machine 10. including. The power switch 91 is a switch for turning on / off the power supplied to the slot machine 10. The setting change key switch 92 has a keyhole, and is a switch that is turned on or off by rotating a setting change key inserted into the keyhole. The reset / setting switch 93 is a push button type switch that is operated when an error occurs to reset the error state or to change a setting value to be described later.

<Functional blocks of main control means>
Next, functional blocks of the main control unit 100 will be described. The main control unit 100 includes a winning combination determination unit 110, a freeze control unit 120, a reel control unit 130, a state control unit 140, a notification control unit 146, a winning determination unit 150, a control command transmission unit 160, External signal output means 170. The function of each means described below is realized by executing a control program stored in the ROM by the CPU constituting the main control means 100.

(Explanation of the winning role determination means)
The winning combination determining means 110 is a lottery based on a random number (numeric range: 0 to 65535) generated by the random number generating means included in the main control means 100, and a winning / replay winning number corresponding to the winning combination based on the winning number. And the selection number of the feature). Note that the main control means 100 does not transmit information on winning / replaying winning numbers to the sub-control means 200 regardless of the gaming state to be described later, but instead transmits information on effect group numbers. If information on winning / replaying winning numbers has been sent, winning / replaying winning numbers may be extracted due to goto action, and the correct push order is also specified by specifying the winning / replaying winning numbers There is a fear. On the other hand, the production group number is a number when grouped for each type of winning combination (winning number), and even if different winning numbers are determined, the same production group number may be transmitted. Even if the number is specified, the determined winning / replay winning number cannot be specified, and there is no possibility that the correct answer pressing order is specified.

  Here, there are roughly three types of winning combinations: bonus, replay and winning. When these winning combinations (also called bonus combination (object), replaying combination and winning combination) win, The benefits will be granted. That is, when a bonus combination is won, a bonus game (also referred to as a special game) advantageous to the player is played from the next game until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the bonus is described as being BB, but may be MB, RB, or SRB. BB is a game in which a predetermined winning combination with a high probability can be continuously performed until a predetermined payout number is exceeded. The MB is a game in which a small role is frequently given until an end condition is satisfied. RB, SRB (shift regular bonus) is a set of games corresponding to a bonus game when a transitional role for transitioning to RB, SRB wins, that is, a game where a predetermined role is won with high probability is determined under certain conditions. It is what you do.

  The BB is performed until the BB general game (first game state) exceeds a predetermined payout number (for example, 450). The role lottery means 110 draws a general role (see FIG. 10) in the BB general game.

  When the re-game player wins, the game can be played again without inserting medals only for the next game. Here, a game that can be executed without inserting a medal when the re-game player wins is called a re-game player. Further, when the winning combination is won, a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player.

  Next, the symbol combinations associated with each condition device are shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, and condition devices BB1, BB2, cherry, bell 1-4, control combination 1-10, watermelon, single sheet combination, replays 1-6 , BAR, BAR off, corner check BAR alignment, corner check, middle stage BAR alignment, middle stage check, bell small V, BAR control combinations 1 to 4 are shown. As shown in these figures, each condition device is associated with one or more symbol combinations, and when any of the associated symbol combinations is complete, the corresponding winning combination wins. Become.

  For example, when the symbol combinations corresponding to BB1 and BB2 are aligned on the active line L, the bonus game starts from the next game, and when the symbol combinations corresponding to any of the replays 1 to 6 are aligned, the replay is performed. The winning probabilities of BB1 and BB2 are not different depending on the set value, and BB1 and BB2 have the same expected value of the ball for each set value.

  Cherry, bell 1 to 4, control roles 1 to 10, watermelon, single role, BAR, BAR off, corner check BAR alignment, corner check, middle check BAR alignment, middle check, bell small V, BAR control check 1-4 When the symbol combinations corresponding to any of the above are aligned on the active line L, a predetermined number of medals are paid out. Here, as shown in FIG. 4, when the symbol combinations corresponding to the bells 1 to 4 (also referred to as 8 card combinations) are prepared during the normal game (3 cards bet), 8 cards, the control roles 1 to 10 and One medal is paid out when a symbol combination corresponding to one winning combination is arranged, two when a symbol combination corresponding to cherry is arranged, and four medals when a symbol combination corresponding to watermelon is arranged. Also, during BB1 and BB2, two bets will be placed, bells 1-4, watermelon, BAR, BAR off, corner check BAR alignment, corner check, middle check BAR alignment, middle check, bell small V, BAR control role 1-4 When the symbol combination corresponding to any of the above is complete, 15 medals are paid out.

  The bells 1 to 4 are called push order bells because they win when the correct answer is given. When the winning combinations F, G, and H are won, the control combinations 1 to 10 are symbol combinations that can be stopped if the pressing order in which the bells 1 to 4 win the prize is called a pressing order bell spilling. Replay 2 is called a replay for ascending because the RT state rises from RT1 to RT2 when winning is won only when staying at RT1 and winning. Replay 3 is called only during the stay at RT2, and when winning, the RT state falls from RT2 to RT1, so it is called a fall replay.

  In the following, when the symbol combination is expressed in words, the symbol names in each reel are written in the order of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel, and are enclosed in square brackets. For example, the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 1 “20” shown in FIG. 5 is represented as “replay-replay-replay”.

  6 to 8 show the relationship between the winning combination and the operating condition device. Here, FIG. 6 shows a condition device that operates when winning prizes A to I and re-game players A to G are won, and FIG. 7 shows a condition device that works when winning prizes M to R3 won during BB are won. FIG. 8 shows a condition device that operates when a bonus combination (BB1, BB2) is won. The winning prizes A to H and the replaying players A to G, BB1, and BB2 are won during the normal game (non-RT, RT1, RT2, inside the BB) (see FIGS. 6 and 8). When a lottery result that BB1 or BB2 wins is obtained inside the BB, a process that does not validate the winning of BB1 or BB2 is performed.

  Winning C, winning I, and winning M to R3 are won during BB (see FIG. 7). As shown in FIG. 7, the condition devices that are activated when the bonus combination is won are BB1 and BB2, and once the condition devices BB1 and BB2 are activated, the condition devices are kept operating until winning. This state is referred to as “BB inside”, “BB inside winning” or “Bonus flag carrying over”.

  In addition, as a result of the lottery by the winning combination determining means 110, regardless of whether or not the bonus combination (BB1, BB2) has been won, the winning combination winning number is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 described later. The winning combination winning number is a number for determining which bonus has been won, and is “0” when the bonus winning combination is not won, and when the BB1 is winning, the winning combination winning number is When “1” and BB2 are winning, the winning combination winning number is “2”.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, a condition device is associated with each replaying combination and winning combination. When a winning combination in which a plurality of condition devices are associated (actuated) wins, on the effective line L according to the operation sequence (also referred to as pushing order) and operation timing (also referred to as pushing position) of the stop switches. There are also different combinations of symbols (condition devices). Here, a general term for an operation order (also referred to as a pressing order) and an operation timing (also referred to as a pressing position) is referred to as an operation procedure. In addition, unlike the condition device corresponding to the bonus combination, the condition device corresponding to each re-game combination and winning combination operates only during the game in which the corresponding winning combination is determined, and ends the operation when the game ends. To do.

    The condition devices that are activated when winning F is won are bells 2 to 4 and controls 1 to 5, and when the left stop switch 37L is first stopped, any of bells 2 to 4 wins and the left stop switch 37L is the first. If it does not stop, one of the control roles 1 to 5 wins. The condition devices that operate when the winning prize G is won are the bell 1 and the control roles 1 to 10, and when the middle stop switch 37C is first stopped, the bell 1 wins, and the middle stop switch 37C is not stopped for the first time. One of 10 wins. The condition device that operates when winning H is won is Bell 1, control combination 1-10, 1 combination, Bell 1 wins when the right stop switch 37R stops first, and the right stop switch 37R does not stop first. One of the control combinations 1 to 10 or the single combination wins. The winning combinations F to H differ depending on the operation order (also referred to as the pressing order) and the operation timing (also referred to as the pressing position), and the symbol combinations (conditional devices) aligned on the effective line L are different. ). Here, the operation instruction combination means a combination in which the symbol combinations (conditional devices) arranged on the effective line L differ according to the operation order (also referred to as pressing order) and the operation timing (also referred to as pressing position).

  Winning I is won during BB, and the conditional devices that operate when winning are Bells 1 to 4 and Controls 1 to 10, and Bell 1 wins regardless of the pressing order of the stop switch 37.

  Re-player 2 wins during RT1 and the condition devices that operate when winning are replays 1 and 2. Replay 2 wins when left stop switch 37L stops first, and left stop switch 37L does not stop first. And Replay 1 wins. The re-playing player C wins during RT1, and the condition devices that operate when winning are replays 1, 2, and 5. Replay 2 wins when the middle stop switch 37C is first stopped, and the middle stop switch 37C is first. If not stopped, Replay 1 wins. The re-playing player D wins during RT1, and the condition devices that operate when winning are Replays 1, 2, and 6. When the right stop switch 37R is first stopped, Replay 2 wins and the right stop switch 37R is first. If not stopped, Replay 1 wins. As described above, the re-game players B to D have different symbol combinations (condition devices) arranged on the active line L in accordance with the operation order (also referred to as push order), and are referred to as operation instruction combinations (push order replay).

  The replaying player E wins during RT2, and the condition devices that are activated when winning are Replays 1 and 3. When the left stop switch 37L is first stopped, Replay 3 wins and the left stop switch 37L does not stop first. And Replay 1 wins. The re-playing player F wins during RT2, and the condition devices that operate when winning are Replays 1, 3, and 5. When the middle stop switch 37C is first stopped, Replay 3 wins and the middle stop switch 37C is first. If not stopped, Replay 1 wins. The replaying player G is won during RT2, and the condition devices that are activated when winning are replays 1, 3, and 6. When the right stop switch 37R is first stopped, the replay 3 wins and the right stop switch 37R is first. If not stopped, Replay 1 wins. Similar to the re-game players B to D, the re-game players E to G have different combinations of symbols (conditional devices) on the active line L depending on the operation order (also referred to as push order), and the operation indicator (press This is called forward replay.

  Winning M is won during BB, and the conditional devices that operate when winning are Bells 1 to 4, BAR. When the left stop switch 37L or the middle stop switch 37C is first stopped, the BAR can be won, and the right stop switch When 37R is stopped for the first time or when the operation timing is not appropriate, one of the bells 1 to 4 wins. If the operation timing of the stop switch 37 is appropriate, the “BAR” symbols are aligned in a straight line from the lower stage L of the left reel 40L in the display window 22 to the upper stage U of the right reel 40R.

  Winning N is won during BB, and the condition devices that operate when winning are Bell 1 to 4, BAR is off, and Bell is small V. When the left stop switch 37L is stopped for the first time, the BAR can be won and the middle stop When the switch 37C or the right stop switch 37R is stopped for the first time or when the operation timing is not appropriate, either the bell 1 to 4 or the bell small V wins. If the operation timing of the stop switch 37 is appropriate, the “BAR” symbol from the lower stage L of the left reel 40L in the display window 22 toward the upper stage U of the right reel 40R becomes a temper (lower stage L and middle reel 40C of the left reel 40L). The “BAR” symbol stops at the middle stage M).

  Winning P1 is won during BB, and the condition devices that operate when winning are Bells 1-4, horn check BAR aligned, BAR control roles 1-3, and when the left stop switch 37L or the middle stop switch 37C is first stopped. When the right check switch 37R is stopped for the first time or when the operation timing is not appropriate, any of the bells 1 to 4 and the BAR control roles 1 to 3 wins. If the operation timing of the stop switch 37 is appropriate, the “cherry” symbols are displayed in the lower L of the left reel 40L, and the “BAR” symbols of the reels 40 are aligned with the middle M in the display window 22. Here, the display of the “cherry” symbol on any of the lower L, middle M, and upper U of the left reel 40L is referred to as cherry symbol display.

  Winning P2 is won during BB, and the condition devices that operate when winning are Bells 1 to 4 and Kakucho. When the left stop switch 37L is first stopped, Kakucho can win, and the middle stop switch 37C or right When the stop switch 37R is first stopped or when the operation timing is not appropriate, one of the bells 1 to 4 wins. If the operation timing of the stop switch 37 is appropriate, a “cherry” symbol is displayed in the lower stage L of the left reel 40L.

  Winning Q1 is won during BB, and the condition devices that are activated when winning are Bells 1 to 4, middle stage BARs, BAR control role 4, and middle stop check when left stop switch 37L or middle stop switch 37C is first stopped. When the BAR uniform can be won and either the right stop switch 37R is stopped for the first time or the operation timing is not appropriate, any one of the bells 1 to 4 and the BAR controllers 1 to 3 wins. If the operation timing of the stop switch 37 is appropriate, a “cherry” symbol is displayed on the middle stage M of the left reel 40L, and “BAR” is displayed from the upper stage U of the left reel 40L in the display window 22 toward the lower stage L of the right reel 40R. "The symbols are aligned in a straight line to the right.

  Winning Q2 is won during BB, and the condition devices that operate when winning are Bells 1 to 4, middle stage check, and if the left stop switch 37L is first stopped, the middle stage check can be won, and middle stop switch 37C or right When the stop switch 37R is first stopped or when the operation timing is not appropriate, one of the bells 1 to 4 wins. If the operation timing of the stop switch 37 is appropriate, a “cherry” symbol is displayed on the middle M of the left reel 40L.

  The condition devices that are activated when winning R1 is won are bells 1 to 4, control roles 1 to 10, and bell small V. When right stop switch 37R is first stopped, bell small V wins and right stop switch 37R is first. If it does not stop, one of the bells 1 to 4 wins. The condition devices that are activated when winning R2 is won are bells 1 to 4, control roles 1 to 9, and bell small V. When medium stop switch 37C is stopped first, bell small V wins and medium stop switch 37C is first. If it does not stop, one of the bells 1 to 4 wins. The condition devices that are activated when winning R3 is won are bells 1 to 4, control roles 1 to 8, and bell small V. When the left stop switch 37L is first stopped, Bell small V wins and the left stop switch 37L is first. If it does not stop, one of the bells 1 to 4 wins.

  If a winning M, winning P1, or winning Q1 wins in a chance reservation state described later in BB1, BB2 (also referred to as BB), the AT wins. Here, in the case of winning M, winning P1, and winning Q1, three "BAR" symbols of each reel 40 are aligned in a straight line in the display window 22 if the pressing order and operation timing of the stop switch 37 are appropriate (BAR aligned output). Therefore, it is called a BAR uniform combination. In addition, the display of the BAR-matched items is also referred to as “BAR” symbols being aligned.

  During the BB, an effect (referred to as a BAR aiming effect) that aims to align the “BAR” symbols in a straight line is performed. The winning N, the winning P2, and the winning Q2 are called a BAR-matched fake role because they are used to win the BB during the BB, and are used to show that the “BAR” symbols are aligned in a straight line.

  The winning prizes M to Q2 are referred to as BAR aiming effects since a BAR aiming effect is performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied when winning. The winning prizes P1 to Q2 are called “cherry symbol display combination” because the “BAR” symbol and the “cherry” symbol are simultaneously displayed on the left reel 40L in the display window 22 if the pressing order and the operation timing are appropriate.

  In addition, the operation procedures of the winning prizes I and M to R3 are managed by the sub-control means 200 instead of the main control means 100, and a condition device having any 15 payouts wins even if the operation procedure is not followed.

  When the winning number (winning role) is determined by the winning combination determining means 110, the condition device corresponding to the determined winning combination is activated, and the symbol combinations corresponding to the activated condition device are aligned on the active line L. The reel stop control is performed (that is, the winning combination can win). In the following description, the fact that the symbol combinations are aligned on the effective line L is also simply referred to as “the symbol combinations are aligned”.

(Lottery table)
Here, FIGS. 9 and 10 show lottery tables that determine the winning probabilities of the winning combinations. FIG. 9 shows a lottery table in which the winning probability of a combination in a normal game (non-RT, RT1, RT2) and inside the BB is determined. In the lottery table shown in FIG. 9, in the lottery performed by the winning combination determining means 110, BB1, BB2 as bonus combinations, replaying combinations A to G as replaying combinations, and winning A as a winning combination. One or more of ~ H may be determined. In addition, there are five RT states that are defined as non-RT, RT1, RT2, BB, and BB (the same operation is performed for BB1 and BB2). Winning probabilities are different. Note that BB1 and BB2 may be in different RT states. The RT state shifts in accordance with a predetermined transition condition, and whether the transition condition is established and the transition destination are controlled by the RT state control unit 142. During the BB, the lottery table of FIG. 10 is used for the role lottery.

  The details of each lottery table are BB1 + replaying role B, BB1 + replaying role C, BB1 + replaying role D, BB1 + winning D, BB1 alone, BB2 + replaying role B, BB2 + replaying role C, BB2 + replaying in non-RT There is a possibility that the winning combination D, BB2 + winning prize D, BB2 alone, winning prizes A to H, and replaying role A will be won. In RT1, BB1 + replaying role B, BB1 + replaying role C, BB1 + winning prize D, BB1 alone, BB2 + Re-Gamer B, BB2 + Re-Gamer C, BB2 + Re-Gamer D, BB2 + Winner D, BB2 alone, Winners A to H, Re-Gamer A to D may be won. In RT2, BB1 + Replay Role B, BB1 + replaying role C, BB1 + winning D, BB1 alone, BB2 + replaying role B, BB2 + replaying role C, BB2 + replaying role D, BB2 + winning D, BB2 alone, winning a prize A to H, replaying role A Re-game role E~G there is a possibility to win. The lottery table in the inside of BB is the same as the lottery table of FIG. 9 in the non-RT, but BB1 + replaying combination B to D, BB1 + winning D, BB1 alone, BB2 + replaying combination B to D, BB2 + winning D, BB2 When a lottery result for winning alone is obtained, a process that does not validate the winning of BB1 or BB2 is performed.

  The lottery table shown in FIG. 9 is a lottery table with setting 6, but an actual slot machine has lottery tables with settings 1-6. The set value defines the degree of the player's advantage, more specifically, the expected value of the payout number (medal that can be acquired by the player) with respect to the number of inserted medals.

  In order to provide a setting difference in the ball, it is the simplest method to provide a setting difference in the winning probability of the BB, so a setting difference may be provided in the BB. However, since there is a restriction that the AT cannot be drawn based on the winning combination or winning combination that has a setting difference in the winning probability, when a BB with a setting difference in the winning probability wins, There is a risk that expectation will be lost. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the winning probabilities in BB1 + replaying combinations B to D, BB1 + winning combinations D, BB1 alone, BB2 + replaying combinations B to D, BB2 + winning combinations D and BB2 alone are not shown, but in settings 1-6 They are the same and set so that there is no setting difference (difference depending on the setting value). For this reason, when BB1 + re-game combination B to D, BB1 + winning prize D, BB1 alone, BB2 + re-play game combination B-D, BB2 + winning prize D, and BB2 alone are won, an AT is drawn. The winning probabilities for winning A (cherry) and winning C (watermelon) are different in settings 1 to 6 (not shown), and are set so that there is a setting difference (difference depending on the setting value). For this reason, when winning A (cherry) and winning C (watermelon) are won, no AT is drawn. In addition, BB3 with a setting difference may be provided, and AT lottery may not be performed during BB3 when BB3 is won.

  FIG. 10 shows a lottery table in which the winning probabilities of the combinations in BB1 and BB2 are determined. During BB1 and BB2 (also referred to as BB), a game is played with two bets. The small winning combination rate in BB is the same in settings 1 to 6 (not shown), and there is no setting difference. Therefore, you may draw AT based on the lottery drawing of the small part in BB.

  During BB, winning C, winning I, winning M to R3 may win. When a BB state, which will be described later, is in the chance reservation state, the AT wins when a BAR-matching combination (winning M, winning P1, winning Q1) is won. The winning probabilities of the BAR-matched roles (winning M, winning P1, winning Q1) are 8079/65536, 4020/65536, 1080/65536 in order, and the total winning probability is 13107/65536, with a probability of about 20%. AT wins.

  When winning C, winning I, winning M to R3 are won during BB, winning is performed with a predetermined probability in a high probability state lottery, chance reservation state lottery, AT lottery, and lottery mode lottery described later according to the BB state. When winning R1-R3 wins during BB and wins the high probability state lottery, chance reservation state lottery, lottery mode lottery, the sub-control means 200 shows the operational procedure for displaying the bell small V according to predetermined conditions. I do.

(Explanation of freeze control means)
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the freeze control unit 120 sets a so-called freeze state in which the progress of the game is delayed after the start switch 36 is operated. In this embodiment, the occurrence timing of the freeze state is from when the start switch 36 is operated until the reel starts to rotate. In addition to this, the stop switch is operated after the reel starts to rotate. Until it is possible to accept the operation of the stop switch, until the operation of each stop switch until the operation of each stop switch, after the rotation of all the reels is stopped, the next game can be started. A freeze state may be generated during the period until it becomes.

(Description of reel control means)
The reel control unit 130 drives and controls stepping motors 42L, 42C, and 42R that rotate / stop the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. That is, the rotation of the stepping motors 42L, 42C, and 42R is started based on the operation of the start lever 36 by the player, and when the rotation speeds of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R reach the above-described constant speed, the following constants are set. Maintain speed. When any of the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R is operated, stop control is performed on the reel (more precisely, the stepping motor) corresponding to the operated stop switch.

  At this time, the reel control means 130 stops the rotation of the corresponding reel within 190 milliseconds after the stop switch is operated. As a result, if the reels with 20 symbols on each reel as in this embodiment are stopped from rotating at a constant speed (80 rotations / minute) within 190 milliseconds, the reels will be 80 (rotation). / 60 (seconds) × 0.19 (seconds) × 20 (symbol) = about 5.067 The reels may be stopped until the pattern is rotated (within the stop control range).

  When any winning number or winning combination winning number is determined by the winning combination determining means 110, the reel control means 130 determines that the winning combination corresponding to the winning number or winning combination number is on the active line L. The rotation of the reel is stopped so as to stop (so-called pull-in control is performed). However, when the symbol constituting the winning symbol combination is not within the stop control range, the reels are stopped so as to prevent a winning other than the winning symbol from winning (so-called kicking control is performed). In a game in which a plurality of winning combinations (a combination, a winning combination, and a re-playing combination) are won, the pull-in control is performed in accordance with a predetermined priority (re-playing combination> winning combination> comb). More specifically, in a game in which an object and a re-gamer are elected, priority is given to drawing in the re-gamer. In a game in which a winning combination and a winning combination are won, priority is given to drawing in the winning combination, and if the winning combination cannot be drawn, control is performed so that the winning combination is drawn.

  In addition, the replaying roles B to G (winning / replaying winning numbers 11 to 16), winnings F to H (winning / replaying winning numbers 6 to 8), and winning M to R3 (winning and winning) shown in FIGS. When the re-game winning numbers 17 to 25) are determined as winning combinations, the condition device (drawing control) corresponding to the symbol combination to be drawn in according to the operation order (pushing order) of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R Are also called condition devices. That is, for example, when the first condition device and the second condition device are activated when a winning combination is determined by lottery, the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are operated in the first pushing order. The symbol combination corresponding to the first condition device is the target of the pull-in control, and when operated in the second pressing order, the symbol combination corresponding to the second condition device is the target of the pull-in control.

(Description of state control means)
The state control unit 140 includes an RT state control unit 142 and a gaming state control unit 144, and the transition of the RT state in which the winning probability (the winning probability of the winning combination) performed by the winning combination determining unit 110 is different, When a winning combination or winning combination is won, a game result advantageous to the player can be obtained (advantageous symbol combinations are aligned on the effective line L). Processing regarding assist time (also referred to as AT) for notifying the pressing order is different. Control gaming state transitions. The RT state control means 142 controls the transition of the RT state, and as shown in FIG. 11, in the non-RT which is the initial state, the control roles 1 to 10 (push order bell spilled eyes) shown in FIG. When any of these is stopped and displayed on the effective line L, the RT state control means 142 shifts the RT state to RT1.

  When the symbol combination corresponding to replay 2 (replay for ascending) is complete in RT1, the RT state control means 142 shifts the RT state to RT2, and the symbol combination corresponding to replay 3 (replay for falling) is complete in RT2. And the RT state is shifted to RT1.

  The RT state control unit 142 determines that the RT state is not included in the bonus when the winning combination determining unit 110 determines that BB1 and BB2 are determined to be the winning combination in the non-RT, RT1, and RT2, and the symbol combinations corresponding to BB1 and BB2 are not aligned. To move to. The RT state control means 142 shifts the RT state to BB operation when the symbol combinations corresponding to BB1 or BB2 are prepared in the non-RT, RT1, RT2, and bonus. Then, when the total number of paid-out medals exceeds 450 during BB operation and the BB ends, the process shifts to non-RT, and the winning combination determining means 110 draws a non-RT lottery from the next game.

  The RT state control unit 142 shifts to non-RT when the total number of medals paid out exceeds 450 and the BB is completed during the BB operation. Here, non-RT is a state in which the transition is made after the end of the BB operation, RT1 is a state in which re-playing actors BD that transition to RT2 are elected, and RT2 is a re-gaming role EG that transitions to RT1 Is in a state of winning. RT2 is the state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is the highest. While the bonus is inside, BB1 or BB2 is in an internal winning state. During BB operation, BB1 or BB2 is operating.

  The gaming state control means 144 controls the transition of gaming state in which processing related to the AT is different. In the present embodiment, there are eight game states 0 to 7, and as shown in FIG. 11, the game state 0 (normal time) stays in the initial state.

  Further, during the stay in the game state 0 (normal time), an AT lottery for determining whether or not to execute the AT is performed, and when the AT lottery is won, the game state 1 (AT precursor) is shifted to. Then, when a predetermined number of games are performed in game state 1 (AT precursor) (the number of precursor games is digested), a transition is made to game state 2 (AT preparation). When winning the AT lottery, the game state 1 (AT precursor) and the game state 2 (AT preparation) may be immediately transferred to the game state 3 (AT).

  While staying in the game state 2 (AT preparation), the push order is notified in order to shift the above-described RT state to RT2. In gaming state 2 (AT preparation), the switch is switched to RT2, or the re-playing actors B to D are elected and do not follow the notified pressing order (the pressing order in which Replay 2 wins) (in the incorrect answer pressing order) When 37 is operated, the game state 3 (AT) is entered. In the gaming state 3 (AT), the push order is notified until a predetermined number of games are performed (the number of AT games (50 games) is consumed). Here, the game is also called a game. When a predetermined number of games have been played, the game state is shifted to 0 (normal time). When there is an AT stock (right to execute AT), the game state 3 (AT) is continued until a predetermined number of games are performed again.

  In the gaming state 0 to 1, when BB2 is won, the game state 4 (BB2 preparation) is transferred, and when BB1 is won, the game state 6 (BB1 preparation) is transferred. And in game state 4 (BB2 preparation), if the symbol combination corresponding to BB2 is prepared, it will transfer to game state 5 (BB2). If the total number of medals paid out in gaming state 5 (BB2) exceeds 450, if the AT lottery is won, the game will shift to gaming state 1 (AT precursor), and if the AT lottery is not won, Transition to gaming state 0 (normal time). Further, in the game state 6 (BB1 preparation), when the symbol combinations corresponding to BB1 are prepared, the state shifts to the game state 7 (BB1). If the total number of medals to be paid out exceeds 450 in gaming state 7 (BB1), if the AT lottery is won, the game moves to gaming state 1 (AT precursor), and if the AT lottery is not won, Transition to gaming state 0 (normal time).

  In the game state 3 (AT), when BB1 is won, the game state 6 (BB1 preparation) is transferred, and when BB2 is won, the game state 4 (BB2 preparation) is transferred. And in game state 4 (BB2 preparation), if the symbol combination corresponding to BB2 is prepared, it will transfer to game state 5 (BB2). In the game state 6 (BB1 preparation), when the symbol combinations corresponding to BB1 are prepared, the game state 7 (BB1) is entered. In the gaming state 5 (BB2) or the gaming state 7 (BB1) started from the gaming state 3 (AT), when the total number of medals paid out exceeds 450, the state returns to the gaming state 3 (AT).

  In the gaming state 3 (AT), the gaming state 5 (BB2), and the gaming state 7 (BB1), AT lottery is performed, and when the AT lottery is won, AT stock is added. In the gaming state 3 (AT), when it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is any of the winning numbers 1 to 10, 12, and 14, AT lottery is performed (see FIG. 9). In the gaming state 5 (BB2) and the gaming state 7 (BB1), when the BAR matching role (winning M, winning P1, winning Q1) is won when the BB state is in the chance reservation state described later, the “BAR” symbol is aligned. The AT will win even if you don't have a match. Further, the main control circuit 100 counts the number of games such as the number of precursor games and the number of AT games.

  In the game state 3 after the end of the BB won during the AT, the AT game is not counted and the push order bell spilled is displayed (after moving to RT1), and the push order notification is resumed. When the replay 2 is won and the game is shifted to RT2, or when the stop switch 37 is operated without following the press order notified by winning the re-game players B to D, the counting of the AT game is resumed.

(Push order number)
The notification control means 146 determines the pressing order (instruction number) to be notified according to the winning combination in the gaming state 2 (AT preparation) and the gaming state 3 (AT). The notification control means 146 also performs notification of the determined pressing order (also referred to as instruction display (display of instruction content corresponding to the instruction number)) using the acquired number display 28. The determined pressing order (instruction number) is also transmitted to the sub-control means 200, and the sub-control means 200 also notifies the pressing order (also referred to as instruction display) using the display device 70. It has become.

  FIG. 13A is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the instruction number, the acquisition number display (main control means 100), and the pressing order (indication display) notified on the display device (sub-control means 200). First, as the types of push order to be notified, there are three push orders (instruction numbers A1 to A3) indicating the push order of the stop switch 37 to be operated for the first stop.

  Here, in the instruction number A1, “= 1” is displayed on the acquired number display 28 (main control means 100), and “1 · − · −” (first left) is displayed on the display device. . “1 · − · −” (left first) is an instruction indicating that the left stop switch 37L should be stopped first (referred to as the left first operation, the other pressing orders are also the same).

  The instruction number A0 indicates that the pressing order is unknown, and stays in a game state other than the game state 2 (AT preparation) and the game state 3 (AT) (that is, a game state in which no instruction can be generated). Even when the player is in the game state 2 (AT preparation) or 3 (AT), the winning combination whose advantage does not differ depending on the pressing order is determined.

  FIG. 13B is a diagram for describing a gaming state (also referred to as a gaming state in which an instruction can be generated) in which the pressing order may be notified. In the present embodiment, the main control means 100 should not notify the pushing order in the gaming states 0, 1, 4 to 7, and may notify the pushing order in the gaming states 2 and 3. It is defined as good. It should be noted that even in the game states 4 to 7 (only when the game state 2 or 3 is changed), it may be defined that the push order is notified.

  FIG. 13C shows the relationship between the winning combination determined by the notification control unit 146 and the instruction number. In the winning combination shown in FIG. 13 (c), advantageous game results are obtained according to the pressing order (advantageous symbol combinations are aligned on the effective line L). Instruction number A1 is determined when winning F is won, instruction number A2 when winning G is won, instruction number A3 is selected when winning H is won, and the instruction number is determined so that the bell (eight-piece combination) wins. The In RT1 while staying in the game state 2 (AT preparation), when re-game player B wins, instruction number A1, when re-game player C wins, instruction number A2 and when re-game player D wins The instruction number is determined so that the instruction number A3 wins the replay 2 to be shifted to RT2. In addition, in RT2 during AT, the instruction number A2 when the re-game player E wins, the instruction number A3 when the re-game player F wins, the instruction number A1 when the re-game player G wins, RT1 The instruction number is determined so as to avoid the winning of the replay 3 to be transferred to. As described above, when determining the pushing order for such a winning combination, the notification control means 146 determines it. The advantage mentioned here means that the number of medals to be paid out becomes larger than when operated in other pushing orders, the transition to an advantageous RT, or the transition to an unfavorable RT.

(Indicator for push order notification)
As described above, the pressing order corresponding to the instruction number described above is also notified by the main control means 100. As an informing means for informing the pushing order, an existing indicator of the slot machine 10 may be used, or a new indicator may be provided for pushing order informing. In the present embodiment, in order not to excessively increase the processing load on the main control means 100, the acquired number display device 28 shown in FIG. 14 is used as a display device for pressing order notification, and the determined instruction number is used. Corresponding instruction content is displayed (The instruction content displayed on the acquired number display unit is the value of the instruction number, so that the instruction content corresponding to the instruction number will be displayed hereinafter, that the instruction number is displayed. To do).

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the notification of the pressing order on the acquired number display device 28. As shown in FIG. 14, when the acquired number display device 28 is used as a display device for pressing order notification, the acquired number display device 28 can display two-digit numbers using two 7-segment displays. Therefore, for example, the instruction numbers (1-3) are displayed on the first digit 7-segment display (right display in FIG. 14), and the second digit 7-segment display (left display in FIG. 14). May be used to distinguish whether the symbol (character, number, etc.) displayed on the first-digit 7-segment display indicates the payout number or the instruction number. For example, in the second-digit 7-segment display, segments A and B may be lit when notifying the pressing order. FIG. 14 shows a state in which the shaded portion is lit, and shows that the displayed instruction number is 2.

  Segments A and B in the second-digit 7-segment display indicate an instruction number indicating whether the symbols (characters, numbers, etc.) displayed on the first-digit 7-segment display indicate the number of payouts. It is used to distinguish between For example, the segments A and B are turned off when the payout number is displayed, and the segments A and B are turned on when the instruction number is displayed. In this way, even when the acquired number display 28 is used as a push order notification display, the player can determine whether the current display indicates the number of payouts or indicates the instruction number. Will not be misidentified.

  In this embodiment, in response to the insertion of medals (including the case where the bet switches 34 and 35 are operated), the display of the acquired number display 28 is turned off (that is, all segments are turned off), and the start switch 36 is turned off. When the instruction number is determined according to the operation, the instruction number is displayed. When all the reels stop and the winning combination is won, the display is turned off and the number of payouts is displayed. .

  Further, when the acquired number display 28 is used as a display for notifying the pressing order, “00” is displayed according to the insertion of medals (including the case where the bet switches 34 and 35 are operated), and the start switch 36 is displayed. When the instruction number is determined according to the operation, the instruction number is displayed. When all the reels stop and the winning combination wins, the display is temporarily returned to “00” and then the payout number is displayed. It may be. After displaying the payout number, it is preferable to display “00” on the acquired number display 28 when a medal is inserted again. On the other hand, if the winning combination is not won, the display of the acquired number display 28 is returned to “00” when all reels are stopped, and until the instruction number is determined in the next game. You may make it maintain a state.

  In the two examples described above, the indication number is temporarily turned off or “00” is displayed before displaying the number of payouts. However, the indication number is changed to display of the number of payouts directly. Also good. Also, as shown in FIG. 6, the player may display the winning number instead of the instruction number because the pressing order in which an advantageous game result can be obtained if the winning number is understood.

  Next, with reference to the timing chart shown in FIG. 22, the timing of notification of the pressing order by the main control means 100 and the timing of notification of the pressing order based on the instruction number by the sub-control means 200 will be described. The instruction number determined by the main control unit 100 is transmitted to the sub control unit 200. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22, first, the winning combination is determined according to the operation of the start switch 36, the instruction number corresponding to the determined winning combination is determined, and the determined instruction number is displayed in the acquired number display. Displayed on the device 28. Then, the instruction number is transmitted to the sub-control unit 200 by the instruction number command (a kind of control command), and the sub-control unit 200 displays the pressing order corresponding to the received instruction number on the display device 70.

  In the present embodiment, after the instruction number command is transmitted, the production group number command and the accessory winning number command are transmitted to the sub-control means 200, and the sub-control means 200 performs processing based on the accessory winning number command. , The pressing order corresponding to the previously received instruction number is displayed on the display device 70. By doing so, the sub-control unit 200 does not need to perform processing based on the command every time any command is transmitted, and the processing load on the sub-control unit 200 can be reduced. The sub-control unit 200 may separately perform a process based on the instruction number command, and display the pressing order corresponding to the instruction number on the display device 70 in the process based on the instruction number command.

  The pressing order displayed on the display device 70 is not displayed at the timing when the last stop switch is operated, but the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 is maintained and all reels are displayed. It disappears after stopping. The display number of the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 does not change until it is not displayed, but the display mode of the push order displayed on the display device 70 is, for example, a stop switch by the player. The display content may be changed every time is operated.

  Further, the push order displayed on the display device 70 is not displayed when the stop switch is operated in a push order different from the displayed push order, but the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 is It is maintained and disappears after all reels have stopped rotating. It should be noted that the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 may also be hidden when the stop switch is operated in a pressing order different from the pressing order corresponding to the displayed instruction number. However, in this case, in order to eliminate the situation that the push order is displayed only on the display device 70, the push order displayed on the display device 70 is hidden and then displayed on the acquired number display 28. Although it is preferable to hide the instruction number, the pressing order displayed on the display device 70 and the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 may be hidden simultaneously or displayed on the acquired number display 28. The designated instruction number may be hidden first.

(Explanation of winning determination means)
When all the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are stopped, the winning determination unit 150 determines whether or not the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the active line L corresponds to one of the symbol combinations shown in FIGS. To do. Thereby, when it is determined that BB has won, the bonus game starts from the next game, and when it is determined that the re-gamer has won, the re-gamer is performed in the next game, When winning a prize, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination won is paid out. The payout of medals is performed by adding the number of medals corresponding to the winning winning combination to the current credit number until the upper limit value (for example, 50) of the number of credits is reached. After reaching 50), medals are discharged from the medal payout opening 60 shown in FIG.

  The instruction display by the acquired number display 28 and the display device 70 may be performed before the reel 40 reaches the constant speed rotation. By doing so, it is possible to reliably notify the push order before the stop switch 37 becomes effective, and there is no problem that the push order is notified after the stop switch 37 is operated.

(Description of control command transmission means)
The control command transmission unit 160 transmits various information regarding the game determined by each unit of the main control unit 100 to the sub-control unit 200. Information exchanged between the main control unit 100 and the sub control unit 200 is limited to one direction from the main control unit 100 to the sub control unit 200. No information is sent directly. Information from the main control unit 100 to the sub control unit 200 is transmitted in the form of a control command by serial communication. The control command is composed of a first control command (1 byte) indicating the type of information to be transmitted and a second control command (1 byte) indicating the content of the information to be transmitted. FIG. 16 shows a part of a control command transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the sub-control unit 200.

  The “RT state number” command (3300-3303) is a control command transmitted before the game starts (before the start lever is operated). The RT state number is information indicating whether the current RT state is non-RT, RT1-2, or BB is operating. The RT state number is “0” when non-RT, “1” when RT1, “2” when RT2, and “3” when BB is operating. Non-RT corresponds to 3300, RT1-2 corresponds to commands 3301 to 3302, and BB corresponds to 3303. In the inside of the BB, “0” is set, which is the same as that for non-RT, because the re-gamer lottery is performed with the same probability as that for non-RT.

  The “game state number” command (3400 to 3407) is a control command transmitted before the game starts (before the start lever is operated). The game state number is information indicating whether the current game state is any of the game states 0 to 7. The gaming state number is “0” when in gaming state 0, “1” when in gaming state 1, “2” when in gaming state 2, and “3” when in gaming state 3. It is “4” when in state 4, “5” when in gaming state 5, “6” when in gaming state 6, and “7” when in gaming state 7. The gaming states 0 to 7 correspond to the commands 3400 to 3407. By transmitting the “gaming state number” command to the sub-control unit 200, the sub-control unit 200 can control the presentation state according to each gaming state.

  The “instruction number” command (3900 to 3903) is a control command transmitted after the start lever is operated. The instruction numbers A0 to A3 correspond to the commands 3900 to 3903. By transmitting the “instruction number” command to the sub-control unit 200, the sub-control unit 200 can notify the player of the pressing order corresponding to the received instruction number by an image or sound displayed on the display device 70. it can. However, when receiving the instruction number A0 (unknown), the sub control unit 200 does not notify the push order except when the sub control unit 200 determines the push order.

  The “production group number” command (3A00 to 3A18) is a control command transmitted after the start lever is operated. When the winning combination determining means 110 determines either a re-playing combination or a winning combination as the winning combination, an effect group number (see FIG. 17) corresponding to the determined winning combination is transmitted to the sub-control means 200. The production group numbers 0 to 12 correspond to the commands 3A00 to 3A12. Further, the “object winning number” command is a control command transmitted after the start lever is operated. When BB1 is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means 110, the winning combination winning number is 1, and the winning combination winning number 1 is transmitted to each game and sub-control means 200 until BB1 wins. When BB1 wins and the bonus game is started, the winning combination number is 0, and the winning combination number 0 is transmitted to each game and sub-control means 200 until BB is determined as the winning combination. Similarly, when BB2 is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means 110, the winning combination winning number is 2.

  Note that if the BB1 or BB2 is not determined when the RT state is non-RT or RT1-2, the value of the second control command of the “object winning number” command is “0”. Further, when BB1 and BB2 are won, the RT state becomes inside the bonus, and the value of the second control command of the “object winning number” command is “1” or “2”. Until the BB1 or BB2 wins, the value of the second control command of the “actual winning number” command remains “1” or “2”, and the second control command of the “production group number” command The value becomes the value of the production group number corresponding to the determined winning combination. Thereby, the sub-control means 200 can perform an effect according to the determined winning combination based on the second control command of the “effect group number” command and the “act winning item winning number” command. In addition, the “winning item winning number” command also serves to transmit to the sub-control means 200 that the start switch 36 has been operated. The sub-control unit 200 performs processing when the start switch is operated (for example, processing for starting notification of the pressing order according to the received instruction number) based on the “community winning number” command.

(Correspondence between winning / replay winning numbers and production group numbers)
Here, the correspondence between the winning / replay winning number and the effect group number will be described with reference to FIG. The production group number is the winning / replay winning number, which is a winning role that plays the same role (for example, a replaying role that includes a replay for climbing, a replaying role that includes a replay for falling, a push order bell role, Etc.) are grouped and the numbers are assigned. The sub-control unit 200 executes the mask process {the process for concealing the information related to the winning / replay winning number (especially the information related to the pressing order)} on the information related to the winning / replay winning number related to the game. By configuring to transmit, it is possible to prevent a situation in which information related to the winning / replaying winning number is recognized due to an illegal act and a push order that is highly profitable related to the game is recognized.

  When the re-game player A is determined to be the winning combination in the lottery, the control command transmission means 160 replaces the winning / re-game winning number 11 with the effect group number 7 and transmits the effect group number 7 to the sub-control means 200. That is, the value of the second control command of the “production group number” command is set to “7”. When any of the re-game players B to D is determined as the winning combination, the control command transmission unit 160 transmits the effect group number 8 to the sub-control unit 200. The winning / replay winning number is replaced with the effect group number and transmitted to the sub-control means 200, and the winning / replay winning number is not rewritten.

  When any of the re-game players E to G is determined as the winning combination, the control command transmission unit 160 transmits the effect group number 9 to the sub-control unit 200. With respect to the re-gamer A, the effect group number shown in FIG. 17 is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 for the winning combination whose advantage does not differ depending on the pressing order. Next, when any of the winning prizes F to H (a winning combination that may win 8 winning combinations) is won, the control command transmission means 160 receives the winning / replay winning number (any of 6 to 8). Is replaced with production group number 6 and transmitted to the sub-control means 200. With respect to the winning prizes A to E and the winning prizes M to R3, the effect group numbers shown in FIG.

  In this way, when one of the winning roles having the same role is won, the common effect group number is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 for the winning role having the same role. Even if the group number is acquired, the push order cannot be specified. Further, when the sub-control means 200 receives the production group numbers 1 to 4 (cherry, watermelon, etc.), the sub-control means 200 performs the production (strong production) that increases the expectation to the player. On the other hand, when the effect group number 5 (common bell) is received, an effect (weak effect) having a lower expectation than the strong effect described above is performed for the player. Similarly, the sub-control means 200 executes effects corresponding to each effect group number.

(Description of external signal transmission means)
Returning to FIG. 3, the external signal transmission unit 170 performs an IN signal, an OUT signal, a BB signal, an abnormality occurrence signal, via the external centralized terminal board 84 by a timer interrupt process executed in a predetermined cycle in the main control unit 100. The start signal and AT signal on / off are output to the outside. In the present embodiment, when the gaming state shifts from the gaming state 2 to the gaming state 3, an AT signal on is output, and when the gaming state shifts from the gaming state 3 to the gaming state 0, an AT signal off is output. I am doing so.

≪Description of sub-control means≫
<Sub-control means and peripheral hardware configuration>
The sub-control unit 200 (sub-control circuit 200) includes a CPU, a ROM, an RWM, and the like, and controls an effect to be executed based on a control command transmitted from the main control unit 100 (main control circuit 100). A sub-control board 202 and an image control board 204 that drives presentation means such as the display device 70, speakers 64 </ b> L and 64 </ b> R, and a presentation lamp 72 based on a sub-control command transmitted from the sub-control board 202. Has been.

<Functional block of sub control board>
The sub-control board 202 determines the content of the push order to produce or notify based on the control command transmitted from the main control means 100, and generates a sub-control command for executing the determined effect or push order notification. The effect control means 210, the control command receiving means 220 for receiving the control command transmitted from the main control means 100, and the sub control command transmitting / receiving means for transmitting the sub control command generated by the effect control means 210 to the image control board 204. 230.

(Description of production control means)
The effect control means 210 is a means for controlling an effect executed according to the effect state, and includes an effect lottery means 212 and an effect state control means 214. The effect control means 210 receives the control command (RT state number command, game state number command, instruction number command, effect group number command, bonus winning number command, etc.) received from the main control means 100 and the current effect state. There are effect lottery means 212 for determining the corresponding effect by lottery, and effect state control means 214 for controlling the transition of the effect state based on the control command transmitted from the main control means 100.

(Description of control command receiving means)
The control command receiving unit 220 receives the control command transmitted from the main control unit 100 through serial communication, converts the received control command into parallel data, and stores the command buffer (for example, RWM) included in the sub-control unit 200 in the order received. In a part of the storage area). As a result, the effect control unit 210 sequentially performs processing based on the control command stored first among the control commands stored in the command buffer. Note that processing based on some control commands may not be performed. In this case, the control command is stored in another storage area of the RWM, and thereafter referred to in processing based on the other control command.

(Description of sub-control command transmission / reception means)
The sub-control command transmission / reception unit 230 transmits the sub-control command generated by the effect control unit 210 to the image control board 204 by serial communication every predetermined period (for example, 16 milliseconds). Further, the sub control command transmission / reception unit 230 receives the command transmitted from the sub control command transmission / reception unit 250.

<Functional block of image control board>
The image control board 204 includes a sub-control command transmission / reception means 250 and an image / sound output means 240. Based on the sub-control command transmitted from the sub-control board 202, the display device 70, speakers 64L and 64R, and an effect lamp 72 is driven and the effect determined by the effect control means 210 is executed.

(Description of sub-control command transmission / reception means)
The sub control command transmission / reception unit 250 receives the sub control command transmitted from the sub control command transmission / reception unit 230 by serial communication, converts the received sub control command into parallel data, and stores the sub control command in the received order in the sub command buffer. I will do it. Further, the sub control command transmission / reception means 250 is a command indicating whether or not the image control board 204 is operating normally, and a command indicating whether or not the command transmitted from the sub control command transmission / reception means 230 has been normally received. Is transmitted to the sub-control command transmission / reception means 230. As a result, the sub control board 202 can detect an abnormality that has occurred in the image control board 204. If the image control board 204 fails to receive the sub control command, the sub control command can be retransmitted. .

(Description of image / sound output means)
The image / sound output unit 240 outputs the image signal and sound signal for production generated by the image control board 204 to the display device 70 and the speakers 64L and 64R. Thereby, the effect image is displayed on the display device 70, and sound is generated from the speakers 64L and 64R. On the other hand, the display device 70 and the speakers 64L and 64R output a normal operation signal indicating whether or not normal operation is possible to the image control board 204 (or the sub-control board 202). If the normal operation signal cannot be received, the image / audio signal may be held without being sent, or may be discarded as the game progresses.

(Explanation of duplicate winning rate)
Here, with reference to FIG. 9, it will be described that the re-game combination B to D (operation instruction combination, push order replay) has the same probability as BB1 (bonus combination, special combination). Operation instruction combinations that require correct answers in the order of pushing and operation timing for winning are grouped so that the instruction information is not transmitted to the sub-control means 200 during non-AT and it is not possible to determine which operation instruction combination is won. The group number is transmitted to the sub control means 200. On the other hand, when the bonus combination is won, the combination winning number is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 so that it can be determined which bonus combination has been won.

  Here, in FIG. 9, the probability that BB1 and re-players B to D will both win is the same probability (number 37). For example, the probability that BB1 and re-player B will win both ( For example, a problem that occurs when the number 37) is different from the probability that BB1 and the re-playing players C to D are elected redundantly (for example, the number 0) will be described.

  As described above, if only the re-game player B wins the duplicate with BB1, and the re-game players C to D do not win the duplicate with BB1, if BB1 wins, BB1 and the re-game player B will overlap. The player can recognize that there is a high possibility of winning. Therefore, if the winning of BB1 is extracted by some method (for example, cheating), the player will have a high probability if he performs the first left operation so that Replay 2 which is an advantageous ascending replay wins. Replay 2 can be awarded. As described above, when the bonus combination and one of the operation instruction combinations are won, the operation instruction combination may be identified if the type of bonus combination is determined. In other words, since the type of the operation instruction combination is not known, the operation instruction combination can be acquired only at random. However, when the winning combination number transmitted to the sub-control means 200 is illegally acquired and the winning bonus combination is determined. Since the operation information (operation order (also referred to as pressing order) and operation timing (also referred to as pressing position)) necessary for winning the winning operation instruction winning combination with the bonus combination can be estimated, the operation indicating combination is acquired with high probability. The problem that can be done will occur. Furthermore, if the production group number is specified, the possibility that the operation information is specified increases.

  In addition to the possibility that the operation information can be specified by an illegal act, if there is an effect that is performed only when the re-players B and BB are elected redundantly, only the player who knows the effect Can specify the operation information and win the replay 2, and the player who does not know the production cannot specify the operation information and can only receive the replay 2 randomly, which is unfair to the player. There is a risk of becoming.

  Therefore, in this specification, since the probability that BB1 and re-players B to D are both won will be the same (equal) probability (number 37), Replay 2 which is an advantageous replay for ascending will win a prize. The pressing order is the same probability in the first left operation, the first middle operation, and the first right operation. For this reason, even if the winning combination of the bonus combination and the type of the bonus combination selected are found, it is impossible for the player to guess an advantageous pushing order.

  In this way, since each operation instruction combination (for example, re-playing combination B to D, push order replay) and bonus combination (special combination, BB) have the same probability, the bonus combination winning and Even if the type of the winning bonus combination can be specified, the type of the operation instruction combination (for example, push order replay) cannot be specified. Therefore, the player cannot estimate advantageous operation information (operation order (also referred to as pushing order) and operation timing (also referred to as pushing position)), and can provide a game that is fair to the player.

(Example 1, production at the time of winning the operation instructor (in the case of push order replay))
Here, with reference to FIGS. 9 and 17, the sub-control means 200 is configured to select an operation instruction (e.g., re-gamer B˜) when an operation instruction (e.g., re-game player B-D, push order replay) is selected. (D, push order replay) and bonus combination (special combination, BB) are executed at the same time when the bonus combination (special combination, BB) is won, and when the special figure (replay 2 as replay for ascending) is displayed, A description will be given of a first embodiment in which an effect suggesting transition is performed. Here, when the operation instruction combination alone is won, the operation instruction combination is won without overlapping the operation instruction combination and bonus combination (special combination, BB).

  The main control means 100, in any non-AT RT1, when either of the re-game players BD wins alone, when BB1 and any of the re-game players B-D wins in any case Also, the effect group number 8 in which the re-game players B to D are grouped is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 (see FIGS. 9 and 17). Further, when the BB1 and the re-playing roles B to D are duplicated, the main control means 100 transmits the winning combination winning number 1 to the sub-control means 200 (see FIG. 16).

  In FIG. 18, when the sub-control unit 200 receives the effect group number 8 indicating that any of the re-game players B to D is won by the sub-control unit 200, the sub-control unit 200 displays on the display device 70. An effect image is shown. The sub-control means 200, in the case of any of the cases where either of the re-game players BD wins alone or when either of BB1 and the re-game players B-D of the non-AT RT1 In addition, when the production group number 8 is received, the image shown in the left diagram of FIG. The left diagram in FIG. 18 shows a background image A that suggests that RT1 is being performed, and the correct pressing order from among three types of pressing orders (first left operation, first middle operation, first right operation). That the sub-control means 200 is displaying on the display device 70 a game state transition suggestion effect (three choices? Show. That is, the sub-control means 200 executes a common game state transition suggestion effect (3 options ??? effect) when the push order replay is selected alone and when the push order replay and the bonus combination are simultaneously won.

  The middle upper diagram of FIG. 18 shows that one of the re-game players B to D is elected alone and the game state transition suggestion effect is displayed, and then the player corrects the pressing order and displays the replay 2 that is a replay for ascending. It is shown that the sub-control means 200 displays the background image B on the display device 70 indicating that the game has shifted to RT2, which is an advantageous state where the winning probability of the re-gamer is high.

  The middle and lower diagrams of FIG. 18 show that after BB1 and any of the replaying players B to D are elected and the game state transition suggestion effect is displayed, the player corrects the pressing order, and the replay 2 is a replay for ascending. The sub-control means 200 displays on the display device 70 the background image B that is displayed and suggests the transition to RT2 despite the transition to the inside of the BB. In this case, the background image B is displayed, but the RT state has actually shifted to the inside of the BB, and the player displays the replay 2 (special figure) after the transition suggestion effect is displayed. Therefore, it is recognized that the process has shifted to RT2.

  The right diagram in FIG. 18 displays the bonus role winning (BB winning) after the game in which BB1 and any one of the replaying players B to D are won after the effects shown in the middle and lower diagrams of FIG. 18 are displayed. An image is shown. Here, the player recognizes that the player has transitioned to RT2 because the background image B indicating that the player has transitioned to RT2 is displayed. However, the player who has won both BB1 and one of the re-players B to D has won. Thereafter, when the bonus combination winning (BB winning) is announced, it can be recognized that the bonus winning has already been won (BB winning), and surprise and joy can be obtained.

  The same effect (game state transition suggestion effect) at the time of the single winning of the operation instruction combination (for example, push order replay) and the overlapping winning combination of the operation instruction combination (for example, push order replay) and the bonus combination (special role, BB) Since 3 choices are performed, the player cannot guess the winning of the bonus combination (special combination, BB) from the production. Therefore, the bonus combination (special combination, BB) was actually selected for the player who recognized that the transition to RT2 was displayed after the transition suggestion effect was displayed and the special figure (Replay 2) was displayed. An unexpected game that can be notified can be provided.

  In addition, the sub-control means 200 is in any case when any of the game actors E to G is elected alone or when either BB1 or any of the re-game players E to G is duplicated during the non-AT RT2. However, when the effect group number 9 is received, an image similar to the left diagram of FIG. 18 may be displayed on the display device 70.

  After any one of the re-players E to G is elected alone and the game state transition suggestion effect is displayed, the player corrects the pressing order, and the replay 3 for the fall replay is displayed. The sub-control means 200 displays on the display device 70 the background image A that suggests that the transition from RT2 to RT1 is a relatively low disadvantage (similar to the middle upper diagram of FIG. 18).

  After BB1 and one of the replaying players E to G are selected and the game state transition suggestion effect is displayed, the player corrects the pressing order, and the replay 3 for the fall replay is displayed, and the inside of the BB The sub-control means 200 displays the background image A that suggests the transition to RT1 despite the transition on the display device 70 (similar to the middle and lower diagrams in FIG. 18). In this case, the background image A is displayed, but the RT state has actually shifted to the inside of the BB, and the player has displayed the replay 3 (special figure) after displaying the transition suggestion effect. , Recognized as having moved to RT1. Then, after the background image A is displayed, a bonus combination winning (BB winning) is notified after a game in which BB1 and any one of the re-playing players E to G are won. Here, the player was disappointed to recognize that the player has moved to RT1 because the background image A indicating that the player has transferred to RT1 was displayed, but either BB1 or one of the re-players E to G was elected redundantly. By notifying the bonus combination winning (BB winning) after the played game, it can be recognized that the bonus combination has already been won (BB winning), and surprise and joy can be obtained.

  Note that the main control means 100 is in any case when one of the re-game players E to G is elected alone in RT2 during the AT, and when either BB1 and one of the re-game players E to G are duplicated. Also, the effect group number 9 in which the re-game players E to G are grouped is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 (see FIGS. 9 and 17). During the AT, the main control means 100 may transmit operation information (instruction number) that can specify the push order to the sub-control means 200 in addition to the effect group number when any of the re-game players E to G is elected. Receiving the operation information (instruction number), the sub-control means 200 instructs that the replay 3 that is a fall replay, which is an advantageous state of the RT2, is not displayed (operation instruction display). Is displayed on the display device 70. By performing such a fall prevention effect, it is possible to prevent the fall from RT2 to RT1, which is an advantageous state. In addition, when the re-players E to G are won, the operation instruction display is displayed both when the BB is not won and when the BB is won. Therefore, the player cannot determine whether or not the BB is won even by looking at the operation instruction display.

  Further, the sub-control means 200 notifies the operation procedure to restart the AT when there is an AT stock at the end of the AT specified number of games or at the end of the BB.

(Example 2, production at the time of winning the operation instruction combination (in the case of push order bell combination))
Next, in the case where the operation instruction combination is a push order bell combination (winnings F to H), the same effect is performed in the case where the operation instruction combination is won alone and in the case where the operation instruction combination and the bonus combination are simultaneously selected. Will be described.

  In the second embodiment, the push order bell combination (winnings F to H) is won in duplicate with BB1, and the probabilities are the same (for example, 37), which is changed from the lottery table shown in FIG. And

  Here, the probability that BB1 and the push order bell combination (winnings F to H) are both won is the same probability (number 37). For example, the probability that BB1 and winning F are doubled (for example, A problem that occurs when the number 37) is different from the probability that BB1 and the winning prizes G and H are won simultaneously (for example, the number 0) will be described.

  As described above, if only winning F is won with BB1 and winning G and H are not won with BB1, if BB1 is won, BB1 and winning F may have been won. The player can recognize that is high. Therefore, if the winning of BB1 is extracted by some method (for example, cheating), the player will be high if he performs the first left operation so that the advantageous bells 2 to 4 with eight payouts will win. You can win Bells 2-4 with a probability. As described above, when the bonus combination and one of the operation instruction combinations are won, the operation instruction combination may be identified if the type of bonus combination is determined. In other words, since the type of the operation instruction combination is not known, the operation instruction combination can be acquired only at random. However, when the winning combination number transmitted to the sub-control means 200 is illegally acquired and the winning bonus combination is determined. Since the operation information (operation order (also referred to as pressing order) and operation timing (also referred to as pressing position)) necessary for winning the winning operation instruction winning combination with the bonus combination can be estimated, the operation indicating combination is acquired with high probability. The problem that can be done will occur. Furthermore, if the production group number is specified, the possibility that the operation information is specified increases.

  In addition to the possibility that the operation information can be specified by an illegal act, if there is an effect that is performed only when the winning prizes F and BB are repeatedly won, only the player who knows the effect will operate. It is possible to win advantageous bells 2 to 4 with eight payouts by specifying information, and a player who does not know the effect cannot specify operation information, and an advantageous bell 2 with eight payouts only at random. Since -4 cannot be won, there is a risk of being unfair to the player. .

  Therefore, in the second embodiment, since the probability that BB1 and the push-bell combination (winnings F to H) are both won is the same (equal) probability (number 37), there are 8 payouts. The pushing order in which the bell wins has the same probability in the first left operation, the first middle operation, and the first right operation. For this reason, even if the winning combination of the bonus combination and the type of the bonus combination selected are found, it is impossible for the player to guess an advantageous pushing order.

  Thus, since each operation instruction combination (push order bell combination (winnings F to H)) and bonus combination (special combination, BB) have the same probability, the bonus combination is won and won. Even if the type of the bonus combination can be specified, the type of the operation instruction combination (for example, the pressing order bell combination (winnings F to H)) cannot be specified. Therefore, the player cannot estimate advantageous operation information (operation order (also referred to as pressing order) and operation timing (also referred to as pressing position)), and cannot acquire a medal illegally.

  As a result of the role drawing during non-AT, when any one of the push order bell roles (winning prizes F to H) is elected alone, the main control means 100 has the production group number common to the pushing order bell role (winning prizes F to H). 6 is transmitted to the sub-control means 200. If the push order bell combination (winning prizes F to H) and the bonus combination are won, the production group number 6 and bonus common to the push order bell combination (winning prizes F to H) are shared. A winning combination winning number corresponding to the winning combination is set and transmitted to the sub-control means 200.

  In addition, a push order bell spillage (special figure) that can shift to the RT state is displayed when a game is won for the push order bell (winnings F to H) and the push order bell does not win. When the push order bell spilled eyes (special drawing) are displayed, the RT state is shifted from non-RT to RT1. Even if a push order bell spill (special figure) is displayed when the push order bell combination (winning F to H) and bonus combination (BB1) are won, RT1 will not be transferred to RT based on the bonus combination (BB1) win The state is transferred into the BB interior. Here, it is assumed that non-RT is more advantageous than RT1.

  The sub-control means 200 has a background image C that indicates that the push order bell combination (winnings F to H) is in the non-RT when receiving the production group number 6 in the game that has been independently won, and three types of push orders ( A game state transition suggestion effect (3 choices?) Consisting of three “?” S indicating that an advantageous state is maintained when the correct pressing order is selected from among the first left operation, the first middle operation, and the first right operation. Is displayed on the display device 70. The sub-control means 200 is also common when the sub-control means 200 receives the production group number 6 and the winning combination winning number 1 in the game in which the push order bell combination (winnings F to H) and the bonus combination are won. The game state transition suggestion effect (3 choices ??? effect) is displayed on the display device 70. That is, the sub-control means 200 has a common game state transition suggestion effect (3 choices?) When the push order bell combination (winnings F to H) is elected alone, and when the push order bell combination (winnings F to H) and the bonus combination are won simultaneously. (Directing). Further, at the time of winning the bonus combination, the bonus combination selection may be notified after the game in which the push order combination (winning F to H) and the bonus combination are won.

  In addition, after all the reels 40 are stopped, the same effects as the effects shown in the middle upper diagram, the middle lower diagram, and the right diagram in FIG.

  In addition, during the AT, the main control means 100 transmits operation information that can specify the push order to the sub-control means 200 in addition to the effect group number 6 when the push order bell combination (winnings F to H) is won. And the sub-control means 200 performs the expectation degree effect 1 (yellow weak enemy) and the expectation degree effect 2 (yellow strong enemy) at the time of winning the push order bell combination (winning prizes F to H). Expectation degree effect 1 (yellow weak enemy) is an effect in which a yellow weak character is displayed on the display device 70, and is an effect with a low expectation level in an advantageous win (BB win, AT win, etc.) Expectation degree effect 2 (yellow strong enemy) is an effect in which a strong yellow character is displayed on the display device 70, and is an effect that has a high expectation level in an advantageous win (BB win, AT win, etc.).

  At this time, the sub-control means 200 determines whether or not BB1 and winning F (left first bell), BB1 and winning G (middle first bell), and BB1 and winning H (right first bell) are elected. The control means 200 performs the expectation effect by making the appearance ratios of the expectation effect 1 (yellow weak enemy) and the expectation effect 2 (yellow strong enemy) the same. In other words, the sub-control means 200, in any case where BB1 and winning prizes F to H are selected and won, based on the same effect table, expectation effect 1 (yellow weak enemy) and expectation effect 2 (yellow strong enemy) Is displayed.

  For example, in the case where BB1 and winning prize F (left first bell) are won simultaneously, and the appearance ratio of expectation degree effect 2 (yellow strong enemy) is high, the first left notification (operation procedure) and expectation effect effect 2 (yellow) When BB1 and winning G (middle 1st bell), BB1 and winning H (right 1st bell) are won repeatedly, the operation procedure and the expectation effect 2 (yellow strong enemy) are displayed on the display device 70. ) And the display device 70 are displayed, there is a problem that the possibility of winning the BB1 is increased. Therefore, so that the winning expectation degree of the bonus combination is the same in any duplicate winning in the AT, the sub-control means 200 is the expectation effect 1 (yellow weak enemy) in any duplicate winning. The expectation effect is performed with the same appearance ratio as the expectation effect 2 (yellow strong enemy).

  Therefore, since winning of the bonus combination cannot be predicted from the effect of the operation procedure and the expected level effect, it is possible to provide an unexpected game that suddenly notifies the player that the bonus combination (special combination, BB) has been won.

  In addition, during non-AT, the sub-control means 200, regardless of which push order combination (winning prizes F to H) wins alone, expectation effect 1 (yellow weak enemy) and expectation effect 2 (yellow strong enemy) The appearance ratio is performed with the same appearance ratio. And the appearance frequency (appearance) of the production 1 and the production 2 in the case where the BB and the push order bell combination (winnings F to H) are won and the case where the push order bell combination (winnings F to H) wins alone (Ratio) may be made different, and in the case of overlapping winning, the appearance frequency (appearance ratio) of the production 2 is made higher than the case where the pressing order bell combination (winning prizes F to H) is won alone.

  In addition, during AT, when the push order bell role (winning prizes F to H) is elected alone, and when both the push order bell role (winning prizes F to H) and the bonus role are won simultaneously, expectation effect 1 and expectation degree The production 2 may be selectable, and the appearance ratio of the expectation production 2 may be higher at the time of overlapping winning than at the time of single winning. Then, the player can have expectation by displaying the expectation degree effect 2 and the winning combination of the push order bell (winning prizes F to H) and the bonus combination.

(Example 3, production at the time of winning the operation instruction combination (in the case of a single combination))
Next, a description will be given of a third embodiment in which, when the operation instruction combination is a single combination, the same effect is performed when the operation instruction combination is won alone and when the operation instruction combination and bonus combination are simultaneously selected. In the third embodiment, RT0 that shifts after the end of BB, which is slightly more advantageous than non-RT (see FIG. 11), is added. Then, the RT state is shifted to non-RT when one spilled eye is displayed at RT0. In the third embodiment, there are a plurality of types of a single winning combination that can be won according to an operation timing (also referred to as a push position). In FIG. 5, there is only one type of symbol combination of “blank A-white 7-blank A” in FIG. 5, but in Example 3, there is no symbol combination of “blank A-white 7-blank A”. And two kinds of symbol combinations “blank A-red 7-blank A” (single piece 1) and “blank A-BAR-blank A” (one piece 2). Although there are two types of single combinations, multiple types of single combinations may be provided, and combinations of symbols other than symbols (red 7, BAR of the middle reel 40C) that differ depending on the type of single combination (here, left) The blank A) of the reel 40L and the right reel 40R may be a pattern that can be pulled in regardless of the operation timing.

  The combination lottery means 110 performs a combination lottery for determining a winning combination from combinations including one combination 1-2 and bonus combination (BB1). In the third embodiment, the winning combinations 1 and 2 are each won with BB1, the probabilities are the same (for example, 37), and the winning combinations 1 and 2 are also won independently. As a result of the role lottery, when a winning combination including any one winning combination is won independently, the main control means 100 sets a production group number common to one winning combination and transmits it to the sub-control means 200. When a bonus combination is won in duplicate, an effect group number common to one combination and a winning combination number corresponding to the bonus combination are set and transmitted to the sub-control means 200. Here, during the AT, an effect group number obtained by grouping the single winning combinations 1 and 2 is transmitted, and neither the main control unit 100 nor the sub control unit 200 notifies the operation procedure. During non-AT, the sub control means 200 performs a predetermined effect based on the effect group number.

  In addition, when a game in which a single winning combination is won is made and a single winning combination is not won, a single winning combination (special figure) that can shift to the RT state is displayed. A plurality of RT states are provided, and when a single role combination spilling eye (special figure) is displayed at RT0 (first RT state) when only one player is selected, the RT state is non-RT (second gaming state) ). Even if one winning combination (BB1) is displayed when one winning combination and bonus combination (BB1) are won, it does not shift to non-RT (second gaming state) and is based on the winning bonus combination (BB1). The RT state is shifted to the inside of the BB (third gaming state).

  When the sub-control means 200 receives an effect group number corresponding to a single combination during RT0, the sub-control means 200 and a background image D suggesting that RT0 is in progress, and two types of symbols (red 7,. BAR) is displayed on the display device 70 (game state transition suggestion effect). The sub-control means 200 is also common when the sub-control means 200 receives an effect group number and a winning combination winning number 1 corresponding to a single-sheet combination in a game in which a single-piece combination and a bonus combination (BB1) are selected. Are displayed on the display device 70. That is, the sub-control means 200 executes a common game state transition suggestion effect when one winning combination and a bonus winning combination (BB1) are simultaneously won when one winning combination is won. Further, at the time of winning the bonus combination, the bonus combination winning notification may be made after the game in which the single combination and bonus combination are won.

  In addition, after all the reels 40 are stopped, the same effects as the effects shown in the middle upper diagram, the middle lower diagram, and the right diagram in FIG.

  The push order replay of the first embodiment and the push order bell combination of the second embodiment are different in the combination of symbols (condition device) arranged on the effective line L according to the operation sequence (also referred to as the push sequence). Depending on the timing (also referred to as the push position), the symbol combinations (condition devices) arranged on the effective line L may be different. The one-piece combination of the third embodiment has different combinations of symbols (conditional devices) aligned on the effective line L depending on the operation timing (also referred to as pressing position), but according to the operation order (also referred to as pressing order). The symbol combinations (condition devices) arranged on the effective line L may be different roles.

  Note that the contents and ideas of Examples 2 and 3 can be appropriately combined with and applied to the contents of this specification. Moreover, Examples 1-3 may be combined with the other 1 or several Example.

(Description of production mode)
Next, AT lottery during BB, BB state lottery and production mode will be described. There are three types of BB states in the BB: a normal state during the BB, a high probability state during the BB, and a chance reservation state, and the AT is won only when it is in the chance reservation state.

  The normal state during the BB is a state in which the AT lottery is not performed and the state can shift to the BB medium high probability state and the chance reservation state, and the probability that the state shifts to the chance reservation state is lower than the BB medium high probability state.

  The BB medium high probability state is a state in which the AT lottery is not performed and the state can shift to the normal state during BB and the chance reservation state, and the probability that the state shifts to the chance reservation state is higher than the normal state during BB. The BB medium / high probability state ends when the predetermined number of games have been consumed, and after completion, the BB medium / high probability state shifts to the normal state during BB. Specifically, when a transition is made to the BB medium high probability state, a predetermined number of high probability games are set, and when the high probability game number becomes zero, the BB medium high probability state is shifted to the normal state during BB.

  The chance reservation state is a state in which there is an AT lottery and ends in one game. In the chance reservation state, the AT wins when the BAR-matched role (winning M, winning P1, winning Q1) is won (about 20%), so the chance booking state is not a chance in production but the AT actually wins. An opportunity.

  Transition between the BB states other than those described above is basically performed based on the result of the BB state lottery. The BB state lottery is performed by the main control means 100 and includes a high probability state lottery, a chance reservation state lottery, and a lottery mode lottery (see flowcharts of FIGS. 24 to 28).

  When the BB state is in the normal state during BB, the main control means 100 determines the lottery table for transition to the BB medium / high probability state corresponding to the normal state during BB, the lottery mode (low, middle, high), and the result of the role lottery. Based on the BB medium-high probability state lottery. The normal state during BB is determined to be in the normal state during BB when the number of high-probability games is zero. The BB medium / high probability state is determined to be in the BB medium / high probability state when the number of high probability games is 1 or more. In the high probability state lottery, a transition to the BB medium high probability state is drawn when in the normal state during BB, and watermelon (winning C), common small role 1 (winning I), BAR uniform role (winning M, winning P1, When winning Q1), BAR-matched fake role (winning N, winning P2, winning Q2) and bell small V (winning R1-R3) are won with a predetermined probability.

  When the BB state is in the normal state during BB, the main control means 100 is based on the lottery table for the chance reservation state transition corresponding to the normal state during BB, the lottery mode (low, middle, high), and the result of the winning lottery. , Make a chance reservation lottery. When the BB state is in the BB medium / high probability state, the main control means 100 determines the chance reservation state transition lottery table corresponding to the BB medium / high probability state, the lottery mode (low, middle, high), and the result of the role lottery Based on the above, the lottery of the chance reservation state is performed. In the chance reservation state lottery, a transition to the chance reservation state is drawn, and watermelon (winning C), common small role 1 (winning I), BAR uniform (winning M, winning P1, winning Q1), BAR uniform fake role When (Winning N, Winning P2, Winning Q2) and Bell Small V (Winning R1 to R3) are won, they are won with a predetermined probability.

  In the BB high probability state lottery and chance reservation state lottery, a plurality of lottery modes (low, middle, high) are provided, and the probability of winning the chance reservation state in the order of low <middle <high increases. .

  When the BB state is a normal state during BB or a high probability state during BB, the main control unit 100 performs a lottery mode lottery based on the lottery mode transition lottery table and the result of the role lottery. In the lottery mode lottery, watermelon (winning C), common small role 1 (winning I), BAR matching role (winning M, winning P1, winning Q1), BAR matching fake role (winning N, winning P2, winning Q2), bell When the small V (winning R1-R3) is won, it is determined that the lottery mode lottery is won with a predetermined probability. When the lottery mode is selected, the main control means 100 sets the lottery mode to middle when the lottery mode is low, and sets the lottery mode to high when the lottery mode is middle. The result of the lottery mode lottery is referred to in the BB normal state or the BB medium high probability state.

  When the BB state is in the chance reservation state, the main control means 100 performs AT lottery based on the AT winning lottery table and the result of the role lottery. AT wins when winning a BAR-matched role (winning M, winning P1, winning Q1) when in the chance reservation state, and in the BB normal state and BB medium high probability state not in the chance reservation state, the AT lottery Since it is not performed, AT will not win even if it wins a BAR-matching role (winning M, winning P1, winning Q1). In the normal state during BB and the high probability state in BB, if the winning combination of BAR (winning M, winning P1, winning Q1) is won, an operation procedure in which the “BAR” symbols are not aligned in a straight line will be notified. The AT will not win if the “BAR” symbols are aligned.

  The appearance frequency of an effect that aims to align the “BAR” symbols (referred to as a BAR target effect), an effect that indicates the result of the AT lottery, an effect that indicates the transition of the BB state, and the like varies depending on the effect mode that will be described later. In other words, the appearance timing and the appearance frequency of the BAR aiming effect, the effect indicating the AT lottery result, the effect indicating the transition of the BB state, and the like vary depending on the function of the effect mode.

  In addition, the “BAR” symbol is displayed on the left reel 40 </ b> L in the display window 22 and the BAR matching role (winning M, winning P <b> 1, winning Q <b> 1) in which the “BAR” symbols are aligned according to the operation procedure. There are fake roles (win N, win P2, win Q2) that are not aligned in a straight line. When the BAR matching winning combination is won in the chance reservation state, the AT wins. At that time, the sub-control means 200 directs the BAR matching at a predetermined frequency before notifying the result of the AT lottery (operation). When the order of pressing the stop switch 37 and the operation timing are appropriate, the “BAR” symbols are aligned in the display window 22. In this way, by matching the AT winning with the role lottery result, the result of the AT lottery is associated with the displayed outcome, and transparency (fairness) with respect to the AT lottery is increased. In addition, a BAR-targeted effect may be executed when winning for a BAR-matched fake role (winning N, winning P2, winning Q2) in which the “BAR” symbol is displayed on the left reel 40L in the display window 22 (gasse effect). By enabling the above-described gas effect to be executed at a predetermined frequency, it is possible to increase the types of effect modes to be described later (particularly, increase effect mode 2).

  The operation procedure for aligning the “BAR” symbols in the BB is set and managed not by the main control circuit 100 but by the sub-control means 200. This is because the small role in the BB is not missed, so 15 medals can be obtained without fail, and there is no advantage or disadvantage for informing the operation procedure, so there is no need for the main control circuit 100 to set and manage Because.

  Further, as another lottery method for shifting to the BB state, there are the following lottery methods. The main control means 100 may perform a BB state lottery for each BB state. The main control means 100 performs only a required lottery high probability state lottery, a chance reservation state lottery, and a lottery mode lottery in the normal state during the BB, and a chance reservation state that is a required lottery in the BB medium and high probability state. Only the lottery and the lottery mode lottery may be performed, and only the AT lottery that is a necessary lottery may be performed in the chance reservation state.

  All winning combinations in BB are composed of small roles. When the AT winning conditions are not satisfied, such as when the BB is in the normal state and the BB medium high probability state without being in the chance reservation state, an operation procedure in which the BAR-matched items are not displayed is notified. At this time, even if the BAR-matched outcome is not displayed, other small roles will always win, so it is possible to eliminate a useless game in which medals cannot be obtained. Also, when winning R1-R3 winning (usually when the chance reservation state lottery, high-probability state lottery, lottery mode lottery is not won), the push order in which the “bell” symbols are aligned in a straight line is displayed in the display window 22, and the chance When the reservation state lottery, the high probability state lottery, or the lottery mode lottery is won, the push order for displaying the bell small V may be notified to notify that it is a chance.

  In this way, all winning combinations in the BB are composed of small roles, and by eliminating the missing of the small roles, the BB can be completed with a minimum number of games, and the progress of the production can be easily managed. Also, in this specification, since the re-gamer is not won during BB, the number of games does not increase due to a game without payout, and BB can be terminated with a small number of games. Further, even if the BAR aiming effect is frequently performed during the BB, the BB can be ended with a minimum number of games since there is no missing small role. In addition, in the case of announcement of AT winning before the BB end game number (number) in the production mode 4 to be described later, since there is no missing small role, it is easy to count the number of games and simplify the production program. it can. Note that the AT will not win even if the BAR uniform outcome is displayed without following the notification of the operation procedure in which the BAR uniform outcome is not displayed.

  In addition, like the BAR-matched outcome, a chance eye (such as an AT confirmed eye) may be provided in which the AT winning is confirmed when displayed.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a transition example of the BB state in the BB. At the start of BB, the BB state is set to a normal state during BB in which the lottery mode is low. When the watermelon (winning prize C) is won in the 5th game (5 games) after the start of the BB game, and the main control means 100 determines that the winning is made with reference to the result of the high probability state lottery, the BB state is changed from the normal state during the BB. Transition to the BB medium-high probability state. And when the BB state wins the 9th game (9 games) in the BB medium high probability state where the lottery mode is low, when the Bell small V role (winning R1 to R3) is won, it is won with reference to the result of the chance reservation state lottery If determined, control is performed so as to shift to the chance reservation state in the next 10 games (10 games). At that time, the sub-control means 200 determines a pressing order (operation procedure) in which the bell small V wins and displays it on the display device 70. The player can win the small bell V by operating the stop switch 37 in accordance with the displayed pressing order (operation procedure).

  Then, the main control means 100 refers to the result of the AT lottery when the BAR matching combination (winning M, winning P1, winning Q1) is won in the 10 games (10 games) in the chance reservation state. When it is determined that there is, a predetermined number of ATs are stocked. At that time, the sub-control unit 200 displays the BAR aiming effect (notification of the operation procedure) on the display device 70 before notifying the result of the AT lottery. When the player operates the stop switch 37 so as to stop the “BAR” symbol in the display window 22 in accordance with the displayed pressing order (operation procedure), the “BAR” symbol may be aligned in the display window 22. it can.

  Then, the main control means 100 changes the BB state from the BB medium high probability state to the BB normal state because the number of high probability games becomes 0 at the end of the 11th game (11 games) in the BB medium high probability state where the lottery mode is low. Transition to the state. And the main control means 100 refers to the result of the lottery mode lottery in the winning of the cherry symbol display combination (winning P1-Q2) in the 16 games (16 games) in the normal state during the BB where the lottery mode is low. If it is determined that the middle promotion is won, the lottery mode is shifted to the normal state during BB in which the lottery mode is middle.

  Next, an effect mode for controlling an effect during BB will be described. The sub-control means 200 includes a plurality of effect modes for controlling the effects during the BB, and the player can select a desired effect mode from the plurality of effect modes at the start of the BB. Specifically, there are four types of effect modes 1 to 4, and the player can select a desired effect mode according to the selection screen displayed on the display device 70. The main control means 100 has a BB medium high probability state information indicating whether the BB state is a normal state during the BB or a BB medium high probability state at the start of each game (when the start switch 36 is operated). Chance reservation state information indicating whether or not a chance reservation state is present, lottery mode information indicating whether the lottery mode is low, middle, or high, AT information indicating whether or not an AT is won, and AT information indicating the number of AT stocks acquired The information is transmitted to the sub-control means 200, and the sub-control means 200 produces an effect based on the received four pieces of information and the effect mode. Here, in the BB medium / high probability state information, when the BB medium / high probability state is not present, it is determined that the BB medium / high probability state is present.

  In the production mode 1, the sub-control unit 200 performs the AT lottery with the production indicating that the chance reservation state is set based on the chance reservation state information and the AT information transmitted from the main control unit 100, and the AT lottery execution game. An effect to notify the result is performed. Specifically, the effect indicating that the chance reservation state is set is notified by the character moving from the lower right to the lower left of the display device 70 toward the goal from the first stop to the third stop of the stop switch 37. The The chance reservation state is set because the character stays in the vicinity of the goal after the third stop of the stop switch 37, and the chance reservation state is not set after the stop switch 37 is third. This is notified when the character cannot reach the vicinity of the goal.

  In the chance reservation state, when the BAR-matching role (winning M, winning P1, winning Q1) is elected (about 20%), the AT is won, so the fact that the chance reservation state is set is not a production chance but a reality. This is an opportunity for AT to win. Then, an AT lottery is performed in the next game set in the chance reservation state, and when the AT is won, the character reaches the goal and displayed as AT winning on the display device 70, and when the AT is not won, the character becomes the goal. Informed by the inability to reach. In effect mode 1, the effect indicating that the BB medium / high probability state is set is not performed.

  In the production mode 2, the sub-control means 200 produces an effect indicating that a BB medium / high probability state is set based on the BB medium / high probability state information and AT information transmitted from the main control means 100, and an AT lottery execution game. The effect that informs the result of the AT lottery is performed. Specifically, an image in which the character is in a hot spring is displayed in the normal state during the BB, and the fact that the character is in the BB medium high probability state is notified by the dancing character in the hot spring. In the effect mode 2, since the effect indicating that the chance reservation state is set is not performed as in the effect mode 1, the player cannot determine whether or not the current game is in the chance reservation state.

  As a result of the AT lottery, the BAR aiming effect is displayed on the display device 70, and if the BAR matching combination (winning M, winning P1, winning Q1) is won and the operation procedure is appropriate, the “BAR” symbols are aligned. This is notified by displaying an image indicating that the AT has been won. As a result of the AT lottery, if the BAR winning combination (winning M, winning P1, winning Q1) is won, an image indicating that the AT has been won is displayed even if the “BAR” symbols are not aligned. Will be informed. When a BAR-matched fake combination (for example, winning N, winning P2, winning Q2) is won, even if the operation procedure is appropriate, the “BAR” symbols are not aligned and the AT is not notified. In the effect mode 2, the sub-control means 200 performs the BAR aiming effect when the AT is won based on the AT information (when the BAR uniform combination is selected), and the AT is not won based on the AT information. A BAR aiming effect is executed at a predetermined frequency and probability (when a BAR-matched fake combination is won).

  In the effect mode 3, the sub-control means 200 performs an effect of notifying the winning of the AT in the AT lottery game based on the AT information transmitted from the main control means 100. For example, a patrol lamp (a light-emitting device in which a red light bulb rotates) is provided in the housing, and an effect is produced in which the patrol lamp is lit and lit at a predetermined timing of a game won by the AT. Alternatively, an image (character or effect image) indicating that the AT lottery is won at a predetermined timing of the game won by the AT is displayed on the display device 70. In effect mode 3, the effect indicating that the BB medium / high probability state is set as in effect mode 2 and the effect indicating that the chance reservation state is set as in effect mode 1 are not performed.

  In the effect mode 4, the sub-control unit 200 performs an effect of notifying the result of the AT lottery at a predetermined timing in the BB based on the AT information transmitted from the main control unit 100. Specifically, at a predetermined timing, for example, at the time of the final game, BB end demonstration execution, every specified number of games in the BB, before the specified number of games (number) of the BB end, when the predetermined time in the BB has elapsed, Inform you that you have won. In the effect mode 4, an effect indicating that the BB medium / high probability state is set as in the effect mode 2 and an effect indicating that the chance reservation state is set as in the effect mode 1 are not performed.

In the effect modes 1 to 4, even if the sub-control unit 200 performs an effect in which the background image E indicating the lottery mode is displayed on the display device 70 based on the lottery mode information transmitted from the main control unit 100. Good. Further, in the effect modes 1, 3, and 4, the BAR target effect may be executed at a predetermined frequency, and at that time, the appearance frequency of the BAR target effect in the effect mode 2 is maximized. Further, in the production modes 1 and 2, when the BB medium / high probability state and the chance reservation state are set at the time of winning R1 to R3 winning (when winning), the pressing order for displaying the bell small V may be notified. Conversely, in the production modes 3 and 4, even if the BB medium / high probability state and the chance reservation state are set, the push order in which the “bell” symbols are aligned in the display window 22 without notifying the push order for displaying the bell small V is displayed. Is notified.

  As described above, the sub-control means 200 receives four pieces of information regarding the effect mode from the main control means 100 at the start of each game (when the start switch 36 is operated). Different information is performed, and different effects are performed for each of the effect modes 1 to 4. In addition, by providing lottery stages (normal state during BB, high probability state during BB, chance reservation state) in the AT lottery during BB, it is easy to create a production mode with different functions, and an AT winning notification method that meets the player's request Can be provided. In addition, since there is a lottery stage in AT lottery and AT is won only in the chance reservation state, winning a specific role BAR matching role (winning M, winning P1, winning Q1) is simply an AT winning. In addition, the AT winning is not recognized from the game result (outgoing) in the middle of BB. In addition, the combination of four pieces of information related to the production mode, and the combination of information used for the production is not limited to the combination in the production modes 1 to 4 described above, and the production mode is configured using only the chance reservation state information. Alternatively, the four types of information may be combined in various ways, such as configuring the effect mode using all information.

  Note that the BB medium / high probability state and the chance reservation state may not be set according to the BB end condition. Specifically, if the BB medium high probability state or chance reservation state is a winning game and the number of medals paid out exceeds 450, which is the BB end condition, the BB medium high probability state or chance reservation state is set. Since it is meaningless, the BB medium high probability state and the chance reservation state are not set.

  Further, when the BB is in the middle high probability state or the chance reservation state at the end of the BB, the AT lottery may be executed using a dedicated lottery table (see FIG. 35).

In the AT lottery during the BB, when the BAR-matched role (winning M, winning P1, winning Q1) was won in the chance reservation state, the AT was won, but watermelon (winning C), common small role 1 (winning I) When the winning of the cherry symbol display combination (winning prizes M to Q2) and the small bell V (winning prizes R1 to R3) are won, they may be won with a predetermined probability. Further, although the AT lottery is performed in the chance reservation state, the AT lottery may be performed even in the normal state during BB and the high probability state during BB. In addition, the AT lottery may be performed using a random number or the like used for the role lottery. The sub-control unit 200 performs an effect based on four pieces of information related to the effect mode. However, the sub-control unit 200 may perform an effect including information on a lottery (such as an effect group number).

[Description of processing by control means]
<< Description of control processing in main control means >>
First, the contents of the game progress main process that is executed in the main control means 100 and controls the progress of the game will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The game progress main process shown in FIG. 20 is executed after various check processes executed after the slot machine 10 is powered on, and controls the game by repeatedly executing the game progress main process. be able to.

<Description of the game progress main process>
When the game progress main process is started, the main control means 100 performs a game start process (step S10). In this game start process, the RT state number, the game state number, the number of predictive games, and the number of AT games are read from a predetermined storage area of the RWM and stored in a ring buffer. A control command is sent to the sub-control means). Further, the blocker 45 (see FIG. 3) is turned on to form a medal flow path, and the medal insertion from the medal insertion port 32 is made effective. However, when the next game to be played is a re-game player, an automatic medal insertion process (for example, automatically turning on the bet number display lamps 26a, 26b, and 26c) is performed, and the credit number has reached the upper limit. In the case that the blocker 45 is turned off, the medal inserted from the medal slot 32 is received from the tray 62. Then, the instruction number determined in the previous game is cleared (updated to “0”).

  Next, the main control means 100 performs a process (game medal management process) associated with the insertion of medals (step S12). As this process, for example, a display update process on the credit number display 27, a credit number subtraction process, a fraud determination process regarding medal insertion from the medal insertion slot 32, a bet number counting process, and the like are executed. Next, when the number of inserted medals reaches the specified number and the operation of the start switch 36 is accepted, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the start switch 36 has been operated (step S14). When it is determined that there is no (NO), the process returns to step S12.

  If it is determined in the determination process of step S14 that the start switch 36 has been operated (YES), the blocker 45 is turned off to invalidate the insertion of medals from the medal insertion slot 32 (step S16). Next, the main control means 100 performs a role lottery process based on the lottery tables shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 (step S18).

  Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the gaming state 0 (step S20). If the gaming state is the gaming state 0, the determination result is YES and processing of the gaming state 0 (start) is performed (step S22). If the gaming state is not 0, the determination result is NO and the current game. It is determined whether or not the state is gaming state 2 (step S24). Here, the processing of the game state 0 (start) in step S22 will be described in detail later with reference to a detailed flowchart (hereinafter, the processing of the game state 2, 3, 5, 7 (start)) The same).

  If the game state is 2, the determination result is YES and processing of the game state 2 (start) is performed (step S26). If the game state is not 2, the determination result is NO and the current game state is 3. Whether or not (step S28).

  If it is gaming state 3, the determination result is YES and processing of gaming state 3 (start) is performed (step S30). If it is not gaming state 3, the determination result is NO and the current gaming state is gaming state 5 Is determined (step S32).

  If the game state is 5 or 7, the determination result is YES and processing of the game state 5 (start) is performed (step S34). If the game state is not 5 or 7, the determination result is NO (game state 1). (Start) processing, gaming state 4 (starting) processing, gaming state 6 (starting) processing are omitted), instruction display for displaying information corresponding to the instruction number on the acquired number display 28 Processing is executed (step S40). Then, the main control unit 100 reads the instruction number from the predetermined storage area of the RWM and stores it in the ring buffer (step S42). Thereby, an instruction number command is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 by a timer interrupt process described later.

  This ring buffer temporarily stores a control command to be transmitted to the sub-control means 200, and uses a part of the storage area of the RWM described above as a ring buffer. The control commands stored in the ring buffer are sequentially transmitted to the sub-control unit 200 from the first stored in the timer interrupt process described later, and the transmitted control commands are deleted from the ring buffer. That is, a control command stored later is not transmitted to the sub-control means 200 before a control command stored before that time.

  A priority is set for each control command. If a control command saved later has a higher priority than a control command saved earlier, the control command saved later is sub-control first. You may make it transmit to the means 200. FIG. For example, unlike the present embodiment, the instruction number command to be described below is set to have a higher priority than the effect group number command and the accessory winning number command, so that the effect group number command and the accessory winning number are first set. Even when the command is stored in the ring buffer and then the instruction number command is stored in the ring buffer, the instruction number command may be transmitted to the sub-control means 200 first.

  Next, a process of replacing the winning / replay winning number with the effect group number is performed (step S44). Here, the replacement of the winning / replay winning number with the effect group number is performed according to the table of FIG. Then, the main control means 100 saves the effect group number set in the CPU register in the ring buffer (step S46), and saves the winning combination winning number in the ring buffer (step S48). As a result, the effect group number command and the accessory winning number command are transmitted to the sub-control means 200 by a timer interruption process described later.

  Then, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the minimum game time has elapsed (step S50), and if it determines that the minimum game time has elapsed (step S50 / YES), performs a reel stop management process (step S52). ). In the reel stop management process, when rotation of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is started and the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are operated, stop control is performed on the reels corresponding to the operated stop switches.

  Then, display determination processing is performed to determine whether or not the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the active line L matches any of the symbol combinations shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 (step S54). If the symbol combination stopped on the active line L matches any of the winning symbol combinations (see FIGS. 4 and 5), the hopper motor 46 is driven to make the matching winning combination. A payout process for paying out the corresponding number of medals is performed (step S56).

  Next, the main control means 100 performs a game end check process (step S58), and performs a game state transition control and an RT state transition control based on the stopped symbol combination and the like. When the symbol combination corresponding to BB1 or BB2 is stopped and displayed, the BB signal is turned on via the external concentrated terminal board 84. Further, when the gaming state shifts from the gaming state 2 (AT preparation) to the gaming state 3 (AT), the AT signal is turned on via the external concentration terminal board 84.

  When one game is completed by the above process, the main control means 100 returns to the process of step S10 again and executes the process for the next game. As described above, in the game progress main process shown in FIG. 20, after the winning number is determined by the winning lottery process (step S18), the instruction number corresponding to the winning number is determined. The instruction number command is transmitted first (step S40), and then the effect group number command is transmitted (step S46).

<Description of Game State 0 (Start) Processing>
Next, the contents of the gaming state 0 (start) executed in step S22 of FIG. 20 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the main control means 100 starts the game state 0 (start) process of step S22, it is determined whether or not the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is any of the winning numbers 1 to 10, 12, and 14. Judgment is made (step S80). Here, winning number 1 is BB1 + replaying role B, winning number 2 is BB1 + replaying role C, winning number 3 is BB1 + replaying role D, winning number 6 is BB2 + replaying role B, and winning number 7 is BB2 + replaying game Role C, winning number 8 is BB2 + replaying role D, winning number 9 is BB2 + winning D, winning number 10 is BB2, winning number 11 is winning A, winning number 12 is winning B, winning number 13 is winning C, winning number 14 indicates winning of the winning prize D (the same applies hereinafter).

  When it is determined that the winning number is any one of 10, 12, and 14 (step S80 / YES), AT lottery is performed (step S82), and it is determined whether or not the AT is won (step S84). When it is determined that the AT has been won (step S84 / YES), the AT stock is incremented by 1 (step S86), and the number of precursor games is drawn by lot (step S88). After the processing of step S80 / NO, step S84 / NO, and step S88, the gaming state 0 (start) processing is terminated.

<Description of Game State 2 (Start) Process>
Next, the contents of the gaming state 2 (start) executed in step S26 of FIG. 20 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the main control means 100 starts the game state 2 (start) process in step S26, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is the winning number 20 (step S100).

  When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is the winning number 20 (re-gamer B) (step S100 / YES), the instruction number A1 for the replay 2 to shift to RT2 is set ( Step S102). When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is not the winning number 20 (re-gamer B) (step S100 / NO), the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is the winning number 21 (re- It is determined whether or not it is a game combination C) (step S104).

  When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is the winning number 21 (re-gamer C) (step S104 / YES), the instruction number A2 for replay 2 to shift to RT2 is set ( Step S106). When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is not the winning number 21 (re-gamer C) (step S104 / NO), the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is the winning number 22 (re- It is determined whether or not the game combination D) (step S108).

  When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is the winning number 22 (re-playing combination D) (step S108 / YES), an instruction number A3 for winning the replay 2 to be transferred to RT2 is set ( Step S110). When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is not the winning number 22 (re-gamer D) (step S108 / NO), the gaming state 2 (start) process is terminated.

<Description of Game State 3 (Start) Process>
Next, the contents of the gaming state 3 (start) executed in step S30 of FIG. 20 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the main control means 100 starts the game state 3 (start) process in step S30, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is the winning number 25 (re-game player G) ( Step S160).

  When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is the winning number 25 (re-gamer G) (step S160 / YES), the instruction number A1 is set to prevent winning of Replay 3 falling to RT1. (Step S162). When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is not the winning number 25 (re-gamer G) (step S160 / NO), the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is the winning number 24 (re- It is determined whether or not it is a game combination F) (step S164).

  When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is the winning number 24 (re-playing combination F) (step S164 / YES), the instruction number A3 is set to prevent winning of the replay 3 falling to RT1. (Step S166). When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is not the winning number 24 (re-gamer F) (step S164 / NO), the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is the winning number 23 (re- It is determined whether or not the game player E) (step S168).

  When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is the winning number 23 (re-gamer E) (step S168 / YES), the instruction number A2 is set to prevent winning of Replay 3 falling to RT1. (Step S170). When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is not the winning number 23 (re-gamer E) (step S168 / NO), the winning numbers determined by the winning combination determining means 110 are the winning numbers 1-10. , 12, and 14 (step S200). When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is any of the winning numbers 1 to 10, 12, and 14 (step S200 / YES), an AT lottery is performed (step S202), and the AT is won. Whether or not (step S204).

  When it is determined that the AT has been won (step S204 / YES), 1 is added to the AT stock (step S206). After the processing of step S200 / NO, step S204 / NO, and step S206, the gaming state 3 (start) processing is terminated. In addition, before the process of step S200, the main control means 100, when the winning numbers determined by the winning combination determining means 110 are winning numbers 16 to 18 (winnings F to H), the bells 1 to 4 Any one of instruction numbers A1 to A3 for winning a prize is set. In addition, the main control means 100 wins the winning numbers determined by the winning combination determining means 110 in the state where the replay 3 is mistakenly won and falls to RT1, and the winning numbers 20 to 22 (re-game players B to D). When it is determined that, the instruction numbers A1 to A3 that the replay 2 wins are set in order to return to RT2.

<Description of gaming state 5, 7 (start) processing>
Next, the contents of the gaming states 5 and 7 (start) executed in step S34 in FIG. 20 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the main control means 100 starts the gaming state 5, 7 (start) process of step S34, the AT lottery process (step S220), the chance reservation state lottery process (step S222), and the high probability state lottery process (step S224). Do. Then, it is determined whether or not the lottery mode is high (step S226). When it is determined that the lottery mode is not high (step S226 / NO), lottery mode lottery processing is performed (step S228). When it is determined that the lottery mode is high (step S226 / YES), the gaming state 5, 7 (start) processing is terminated. Here, the contents of the AT lottery process (step S220), the chance reservation state lottery process (step S222), the high probability state lottery process (step S224), and the lottery mode lottery process (step S228) will be described later with reference to a flowchart. explain.

<Description of AT lottery process>
Next, the contents of the AT lottery process executed in step S220 of FIG. 24 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the main control unit 100 starts the AT lottery process, first, when the BB state is in the chance reservation state, the main control unit 100 draws an AT (step S230). Next, it is determined whether or not the AT has been won (step S232). When the BB state is in the chance reservation state and the BAR uniform combination (winning M, winning P1, winning Q1) is won, the main control means 100 determines that it is AT winning. When it is determined that the AT is won (step S232 / YES), AT stock processing is performed (step S234). In the AT stock process, the number of stocks of the winning AT is determined, and the determined number of AT stocks is added to the AT stock counter. The AT stock counter is a counter that stores the total number of existing AT stock. When it is determined that the AT is not won (step S232 / NO), the AT lottery process is terminated after the process of step S234.

<Explanation of chance reservation status lottery processing>
Next, the contents of the chance reservation state lottery process executed in step S222 of FIG. 24 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. When starting the chance reservation state lottery process, the main control means 100 first clears (sets to 0) the chance reservation state flag (step S236). The chance reservation state flag is set to 1 when the chance reservation state is set, and is set to 0 when the chance reservation state is not set. This is because the chance reservation state ends in one game, and it is not necessary to continue to set the chance reservation state flag set in the previous game in the current game.

  Then, the main control means 100 performs a lottery in a chance reservation state (step S238). When the BB state is in the normal state during BB, the main control means 100 is based on the lottery table for the chance reservation state transition corresponding to the normal state during BB, the lottery mode (low, middle, high), and the result of the winning lottery. , Make a chance reservation lottery. The BB state is determined to be in the normal state during BB when the number of high-probability games is zero. When the BB state is in the BB medium / high probability state, the main control means 100 determines the chance reservation state transition lottery table corresponding to the BB medium / high probability state, the lottery mode (low, middle, high), and the result of the role lottery Based on the above, the lottery of the chance reservation state is performed. The BB state is determined to be in the BB medium high probability state when the number of high probability games is 1 or more.

  The main control means 100 has a BB state in a normal state during BB or a high probability state in BB, a watermelon (winning prize C), common small role 1 (winning prize I), BAR uniform role (winning prize M, winning prize P1, winning prize Q1), BAR When a uniform fake combination (winning prize N, winning prize P2, winning prize Q2) and bell small V (winning prizes R1 to R3) are won, it is determined that the chance reservation state is won with a predetermined probability. Then, when the chance reservation state is won, the chance reservation state flag is set to 1, and when the chance reservation state is not won, the chance reservation state flag is set to 0 (step S240). After the process of step S240, the chance reservation state lottery process is terminated.

<Explanation of high probability state lottery processing>
Next, the contents of the high probability state lottery process executed in step S224 of FIG. 24 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. When starting the high-probability state lottery process, the main control means 100 first determines whether or not the number of high-probability games is 0 (step S244). The number of high probability games is the number of games staying in the BB medium high probability state. When the BB medium high probability state is won, a predetermined game number is given and subtracted for each game.

  When the main control means 100 determines that the number of high-probability games is 0 (step S244 / YES), the main control means 100 determines that the normal state is in BB and performs a lottery in a high-probability state (step S246). When the BB state is in the normal state during BB, the main control means 100 determines the lottery table for transition to the BB medium / high probability state corresponding to the normal state during BB, the lottery mode (low, middle, high), and the result of the role lottery. Based on the BB medium-high probability state lottery. The main control means 100 has the BB state in the normal state during the BB, the watermelon (winning C), the common small role 1 (winning I), the BAR-matching role (winning M, winning P1, winning Q1), the BAR-matching fake role (winning) N, winning P2, winning Q2), and small bell V (winning R1 to R3) are determined to have won the BB medium / high probability state with a predetermined probability. When the BB medium / high probability state is won, the number of high probability games is set to a predetermined number of games, and when the BB medium / high probability state is not won, it is set to 0 (step S248). The BB medium / high probability state ends when the set number of high probability games becomes 0, and the BB state is shifted to the normal state during BB. If it is determined that the number of high-probability games is not 0 (step S244 / NO), the high-probability state lottery process is terminated after the process of step S248. Here, a fixed value may be set for the number of high-probability games, or a value determined by lottery may be set.

<Description of lottery mode lottery processing>
Next, the contents of the lottery mode lottery process executed in step S228 of FIG. 24 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. When starting the lottery mode lottery process, the main control means 100 first performs lottery mode lottery (step S250). The main control means 100 has a BB state in a normal state during BB or a high probability state in BB, a watermelon (winning prize C), common small role 1 (winning prize I), BAR uniform role (winning prize M, winning prize P1, winning prize Q1), BAR When a uniform fake combination (winning N, winning P2, winning Q2) and bell small V (winning R1 to R3) are won, it is determined that the lottery mode promotion has been won with a predetermined probability. When winning the lottery mode promotion, if the lottery mode is low, the lottery mode is set to middle, and if the lottery mode is middle, the lottery mode is set to high (step S252). And after the process of step S252, a lottery mode lottery process is complete | finished.

  Then, the main control means 100, at the end of the gaming state 5, 7 (start) processing of FIG. 24, AT lottery result (AT information), chance reservation state flag (chance reservation state information), high probability game number (BB medium high Probability state information) and lottery mode information are transmitted to the main control means 200.

<Description of game end check>
Next, the contents of the game end check process executed in step S58 of FIG. 20 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the main control means 100 starts the game end check process of step S58, the main control means 100 performs a transition process of the RT state (step S300). The transition of the RT state is performed according to the transition condition described in FIG.

  Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the gaming state 0 (step S302). If the gaming state is the gaming state 0, the determination result is YES and processing of the gaming state 0 (all stop) is performed (step S304). If the gaming state is not 0, the determination result is NO and the current state. It is determined whether or not the gaming state is gaming state 1 (step S306). Here, the processing of the gaming state 0 (all stopped) in step S304 will be described in detail later with reference to a detailed flowchart (hereinafter, the same applies to the processing of gaming states 1 to 7 (all stopped)). ).

  If the game state is 1, the determination result is YES and the game state 1 (all stop) is processed (step S308). If the game state is not 1, the determination result is NO and the current game state is 2. It is determined whether or not there is (step S310). If it is gaming state 2, the determination result is YES and processing of gaming state 2 (all stop) is performed (step S312). If it is not gaming state 2, the determination result is NO and the current gaming state is 3. It is determined whether or not there is (step S314). If it is in gaming state 3, the determination result is YES and processing of gaming state 3 (all stop) is performed (step S316). If it is not gaming state 3, the determination result is NO and the current gaming state is gaming state. It is determined whether or not 4 (step S318).

  If the game state is 4, the determination result is YES and the game state 4 (all stop) is processed (step S320). If the game state is not 4, the determination result is NO and the current game state is the game state. Whether it is 5 or 7 is determined (step S322).

  If the game state is 5, the determination result is YES and the game states 5 and 7 (all stop) are processed (step S324). If the game state is not 5 or 7, the determination result is NO and the current game. It is determined whether or not the state is gaming state 6 (step S326). If it is in gaming state 6, the determination result is YES and processing of gaming state 6 (all stop) is performed (step S328), and if it is not gaming state 6, the determination result is NO and the game end check process is terminated. .

<Description of gaming state 0 (all stopped)>
Next, the contents of the gaming state 0 (all stop) process executed in step S304 in FIG. 29 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. Hereinafter, the contents of processing performed in each gaming state will be described.

  The main control means 100 determines whether or not the winning item winning number 1 or 2 is won (step S400). When the winning item winning number 1 or 2 is won (step S400 / YES), it is determined whether or not BB1 or BB2 is displayed (step S402). When BB1 or BB2 is displayed (step S402 / YES), the game state 5 or 7 is shifted (step S404). When BB1 or BB2 is not displayed (step S402 / NO), the game state 4 or 6 is shifted. (Step S406).

  When the winning combination winning number 1 or 2 is not won (step S400 / NO), it is determined whether or not there is one or more AT stock (step S408). When the AT stock is 1 or more (step S408 / YES), the number of precursor games is set in the precursor game number counter (step S412), and the gaming state is shifted to the gaming state 1 (step S414).

(Description of gaming state 1 (all stopped))
Next, the contents of the gaming state 1 (all stop) process executed in step S308 of FIG. 29 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The main control means 100 determines whether or not the winning item winning number 1 or 2 is won (step S420). When the winning item winning number 1 or 2 is won (step S420 / YES), it is determined whether or not BB1 or BB2 is displayed (step S422). When BB1 or BB2 is displayed (step S422 / YES), the game state 5 or 7 is entered (step S424).

  When BB1 or BB2 is not displayed (step S422 / NO), the game state 4 or 6 is entered (step S428). When the winning combination winning number 1 or 2 is not won (step S420 / NO), 1 is subtracted from the precursor game number counter (step S429), and it is determined whether the precursor game number counter is 0 (step S430). When the precursor game number counter is 0 (step S430 / YES), the game state 2 is entered (step S432).

(Description of gaming state 2 (all stopped))
Next, the contents of the gaming state 2 (all stop) process executed in step S312 of FIG. 29 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The main control means 100 determines whether or not the winning item winning number 1 or 2 is won (step S440). When the winning item winning number 1 or 2 is won (step S440 / YES), it is determined whether BB1 or BB2 is displayed (step S442). When BB1 or BB2 is displayed (step S442 / YES), the game state 5 or 7 is entered (step S444).

  When BB1 or BB2 is not displayed (step S442 / NO), the game state 4 or 6 is entered (step S448). When the winning combination winning number 1 or 2 is not won (step S440 / NO), it is determined whether or not the RT state is RT2 (step S450). When the RT state is RT2 (step S450 / YES), the state shifts to the gaming state 3 (step S454), and when the RT state is not RT2 (step S450 / NO), whether or not the re-players B to D are won Is determined (step S452). When the re-game players B to D are won (step S452 / YES), the game state 3 is entered (step S454), and the AT counter is set to 50 (step S456). Here, when the re-game players B to D are won, a process of shifting to the game state 3 is performed regardless of whether or not the replay 2 wins. Even if the replay 2 cannot be input without following the pressing order, the AT is started while maintaining RT1. When the re-game players B to D are not elected (step S452 / NO), the game state 2 (all stopped) process is terminated.

(Description of gaming state 3 (all stopped))
Next, the contents of the gaming state 3 (all stop) process executed in step S316 of FIG. 29 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The main control means 100 determines whether or not the winning item winning number 1 or 2 is won (step S460). When the winning combination winning number 1 or 2 is won (step S460 / YES), it is determined whether BB1 or BB2 is displayed (step S462). When BB1 or BB2 is displayed (step S462 / YES), the game state 5 or 7 is entered (step S464).

  When BB1 or BB2 is not displayed (step S462 / NO), the game state 4 or 6 is entered (step S468). When the winning combination winning number 1 or 2 is not won (step S460 / NO), the AT counter is decremented by 1 (step S475), and then it is determined whether or not the AT counter is 0 (step S476). When it is determined that the AT counter is 0 (step S476 / YES), 1 is subtracted from the AT stock (step S477), and it is determined whether the AT stock is 1 or more (step S478). When the AT stock is 1 or more (step S478 / YES), the AT counter is set to 50 (step S482). When the AT stock is not 1 or more (step S478 / NO), the gaming state is shifted to the gaming state 0 (step S486).

(Description of gaming state 4 (all stopped))
Next, the contents of the gaming state 4 (all stop) process executed in step S320 of FIG. 29 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The main control means 100 determines whether or not BB2 is displayed (step S500). When BB2 is displayed (step S500 / YES), the game state 5 is entered (step S502). When BB2 is not displayed (step S500 / NO), the game state 4 (all stop) process is terminated.

(Description of gaming states 5 and 7 (all stopped))
Next, the contents of the gaming state 5, 7 (all stop) process executed in step S324 of FIG. 29 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The main control means 100 determines whether or not the payout number has exceeded 450 (step S504). When the number of payouts exceeds 450 (step S504 / YES), it is determined whether or not the chance reservation state flag is 1 (step S505). That is, it is determined whether the current game is in a chance reservation state. If it is determined that the chance reservation state flag is 1 (step S505 / YES), the current game is a game won in the chance reservation state and the final game of the BB, and the player cannot receive an AT lottery based on the chance reservation state. Since a defect occurs, AT lottery is performed with a winning probability of 20% based on the random number value used for the role lottery (step S506). The AT lottery in step S506 is a relief AT lottery for eliminating the problem that the player cannot receive the AT lottery. When the AT is won, the stock number of the winning AT is also determined, and the determined AT stock number is added to the AT stock counter.

  When it is determined that the chance reservation state flag is not 1 (step S505 / NO), it is determined after step S506 whether or not the BB winning during AT is performed (step S507). When it is BB winning in AT (step S507 / YES), it shifts to the gaming state 3 (step S514). When it is not BB winning during AT (step S507 / NO), it is determined whether or not there is one or more AT stock (step S508). When the AT stock is 1 or more (step S508 / YES), the gaming state is shifted to the gaming state 1 (step S510). When the AT stock is not 1 or more (step S508 / NO), the gaming state is shifted to the gaming state 0 (step S512). If the number of payouts does not exceed 450 (step S504 / NO), the gaming state 5, 7 (all stop) process is terminated.

(Description of gaming state 6 (all stopped))
Next, the contents of the game state 6 (all stop) process executed in step S328 of FIG. 29 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The main control means 100 determines whether or not BB1 is displayed (step S520). When BB1 is displayed (step S520 / YES), the game state 7 is entered (step S522). When BB1 is not displayed (step S520 / NO), the game state 6 (all stop) process is terminated.

<Explanation of timer interrupt processing>
In addition to the game progress main process shown in FIG. 20, there is a timer interrupt process executed every predetermined cycle as an important process for controlling the game in the main control means 100. This timer interruption process is repeatedly executed at a period of about 2.235 milliseconds, detection of an operation for each switch of the operation means 300 shown in FIG. 3, transmission of a control command to the sub-control means 200, stepping motor 42L, Processing such as generation and output of control signals for performing drive control of 42C and 42R, update of random number values and various counter values used as timers, and the like are performed. The contents of the above-described timer interrupt process will be described below with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  When the interrupt request signal (generation period: about 2.235 milliseconds) is output from the timer count means provided in the chip, the main control means 100 starts the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. First, the main control means 100 performs an initial process of a timer interrupt process to be executed (step S600). For example, the data set in the CPU register is stored in the stack area of the RWM, and the interrupt prohibition flag is turned on so that a new timer interrupt process is not started during the timer interrupt process to be performed.

  Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not a power-off (a power-supply voltage has fallen below a predetermined value) is detected based on a power-off detection signal input to the input port (step S602). It is assumed that this power-off detection signal is output from a power monitoring circuit provided on the main control board. If the main control unit 100 detects a power interruption, the determination result in step S602 is YES, and a power interruption process performed at the time of power interruption is performed (step S626). In this power-off process, the value of the power-off process completed flag indicating that the power-off process has been performed is set to “1”, the RWM checksum is calculated, and the result is stored in the nonvolatile memory. Further, after the values of the flags in the RWM are stored in the nonvolatile memory together with the values of the CPU register and the stack pointer, access to the RWM is prohibited, and a standby state for a reset signal input from the outside is entered.

  On the other hand, if the power cut-off is not detected in the determination process in step S602, the determination result is NO, and the main control unit 100 updates the values of various control counters that are referred to when performing various controls. (Step S604), and the count value of a timer used for general purposes to measure the predetermined time is updated (Step S606). Then, 7-segment display control is performed to update the display contents of the credit amount display unit 27 and the acquired number display unit 28 (step S608). In this embodiment, so-called dynamic drive control is performed as 7-segment display control.

  Next, the main control means 100 reads various external signals input to the input port and stores them at predetermined addresses of the RWM (step S610). Then, in order to control the rotation of the reels 40L, 40C, 40R, a reel drive management process is executed for each of the stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R (step S612). When the reel drive management process is performed for all the stepping motors (step S614 / YES), the main control unit 100 internally displays the display data of various displays, the control signals for the stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R, and the like. From the output port (step S616).

  Next, the main control unit 100 transmits the control command stored first among the control commands stored in the ring buffer set in the RWM to the sub-control unit 200 (step S618).

  Next, the main control means 100 performs output processing of various signals (IN signal, OUT signal, BB signal, abnormality occurrence signal, start signal, AT signal, etc.) output to the outside via the external concentration terminal board 84 (step S620). ), The random number used for the role lottery is updated (step S622). Further, the main control means 100 performs a return process for restoring the values of the registers and various flags stored in the predetermined address of the RWM by the initial process of step S900 (step S624), and the timer interrupt of FIG. The process ends.

  In addition, although AT was elected by winning or winning a specific role, it may be either winning or winning, AT may be won in winning, and AT may also be won in winning.

  Further, in the above embodiment, an example in which the gaming state (RT) transitions as a result of the display of the operation instruction combination and an example in which the payout of medals is different have been shown. You may make it perform the addition lottery (change of the number of sets and completion conditions (number of games, number of sheets, number of navigations)). The main control means 100 transmits the winning combination winning number to the control means 200 when a bonus combination is won, but converts it into an effect group number and transmits it in the same manner as a winning combination or replaying combination. It may be. Further, the main control unit 100 transmits the effect group number and the instruction number to the sub-control unit 200 during the AT, but may also transmit a winning / replay winning number and condition device information.

  Moreover, you may provide the advantageous area in which the process (AT game, AT lottery) regarding AT is possible. Specifically, the processing related to AT is not executed in the normal section that is not the advantageous section, and only the transition to the advantageous section is executed based on the result of the winning lottery or other lottery results. During the advantageous period, until the predetermined number of games is reached, AT execution, AT lottery, extra lottery, lottery in a high probability state with different expected values for AT winning, etc. are executed as AT-related processing. That is, it is possible to have a state where AT is not performed in the normal section, but a state where AT is performed and a state where AT is not performed in the advantageous section. The information regarding the AT is initialized when the advantageous section ends, thereby determining the upper limit of the advantageous state.

  When the above-mentioned advantageous section is applied to the present embodiment, the winning section having no set difference in the advantageous section is shifted to the advantageous section based on the winning of the combination (bonus, winning combination, replaying combination) having no setting difference in the normal section. You may make it perform AT lottery.

  The present invention can also be applied to a casino machine, a pachinko machine, and a game machine that plays a game using a game ball or an electronic game medium without using a medal.

10 Slot machine 26a, 26b, 26c Bet number display lamp 27 Credit number display 28 Acquired number display 36 Start switch 37L, 37C, 37R Stop switch 38 Settlement switch 40L, 40C, 40R, 40E Reel 64L, 64R Speaker 70 Image display Device 72 Production lamp 84 External concentration terminal board 100 Main control circuit 110 Role lottery means 130 Reel control means 170 External signal output means 200 Sub control circuit 202 Sub control board 204 Image control board

Claims (1)

Multiple reels displaying multiple types of designs,
A stop switch provided for each of the reels and operated by a player to stop the rotation of the reels;
Main control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Sub-control means for controlling the output of the production,
The main control means includes a role lottery means for drawing a role,
The part lottery means performs a part lottery to determine a winning part from a part including a plurality of types of operation instructors and special parts requiring a pressing order or operation timing for winning or displaying in a predetermined gaming state,
As a result of the role lottery, if any operation instruction combination is won, first information corresponding to the operation instruction combination is transmitted to the sub-control means,
If the special role is won, the second information corresponding to the special role is sent to the sub-control means,
In the role lottery, the operation instruction role and the special role may be won in duplicate,
The probability that each operation indicator will win the special role will be the same.
A slot machine characterized by that.

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