JP2019004998A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing amusement properties when performance times of games become close to a prescribed number.SOLUTION: In a game machine that gives an AT acquisition first privilege when a value of a game number counter reaches a ceiling value, as a state for giving a privilege, there are provided a normal probability state and a high probability state. When a giving of a privilege is determined in the high probability state, an AT acquisition second privilege more advantageous than the AT acquisition first privilege can be given. In a prescribed period before the value of the game number counter reaches the ceiling value, even if games are being controlled in the high probability state, information to that effect is not notified.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

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

  A slot machine, which is a typical gaming machine, generally has control related to the progress of a game using a reel (for example, control of reel driving, control of a role determination (also referred to as “role lottery”), and game media such as a game medal. A main control board (also referred to as “main control means”) for performing a game state in accordance with the game situation, etc. Sub-control board ("sub-control means" for controlling the execution of various effects (image display device (also referred to as "liquid crystal display device"), image effects, speaker device sound effects, etc.) for the purpose of improving The information transmission (transmission) between the two boards can be performed only in one direction from the main control board to the sub control board.

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

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

  Further, as a game player, in general, a re-game player (a game medium is not paid out (cannot be acquired) even if established) can perform the next game without the player newly inserting a game medium. In addition to a normal combination called a combination (also referred to as a “replay combination”) or a small combination (a combination (also referred to as a “winning combination”) that can acquire a predetermined number of game media when established) (A special gaming state at the time of establishment (for example, a role determination probability of a predetermined small role (simply “decision probability” is acceptable, other “role lotion probability” (or simply “lottery probability”), “role selection probability” ( (You can also just say “Selection probability”), “Your winning probability” (You can also simply “Winning probability”) is a game state in which the game state is higher than normal)) Special roles are provided. Usually, only a small number of symbols of a symbol combination constituting such a special combination are arranged on each reel.

  For this reason, even when a special combination is determined, the player performs a reel rotation stop operation on each reel in anticipation of a timing at which the corresponding symbol can be stopped and displayed while discriminating the symbol to be rotated (such as If the operation is also referred to as “pushing”, it is difficult to establish a special combination. However, if a special role is determined but cannot be established, information indicating that the special role has been determined is carried over to the next game ("Special" The opportunity to establish the determined special role is secured even for the player who is not good at holdings, which is also referred to as “carrying over the winning part”, “carrying over the special part”.

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

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

  Until now, a slot machine (also referred to as “sub-AT machine”) that performs the above-described AT-related control processing (also referred to as “AT-related control processing”) exclusively by the sub-control means has been generally used. Recently, there was a problem that it was possible to forcibly set AT by performing fraudulent acts (goat acts), so recently, it is AT related with main control means that are harder to perform fraud than sub-control means. A slot machine (also referred to as “main AT machine”) that performs part of the control process is also known. For example, the main control means performs processing related to the setting of the AT and the processing for determining the push order notified during the AT, and the sub-control means is mainly determined by the main control means during the AT set by the main control means. There is known a main AT machine that performs a process of performing notification of the pushing order (assist effect). In such a main AT machine, various information related to the AT is managed by the main control means, and these pieces of information are appropriately transmitted from the main control means to the sub-control means.

  A game played in a state where AT (ART) is set (also referred to as “AT game (ART game)”) provides an advantageous game result compared to a normal game played in a non-AT (non-ART) state. Therefore, the player plays a game while expecting an AT to be set. Therefore, in the past, to enhance the interest of games, such as how to set up AT, how to continue (reset) AT, or the number of games that can be executed during AT (also called “number of AT games”) Various proposals have been made.

  Specifically, a game for performing an extra lottery process for adding the number of AT games or an extra lottery process for adding the number of AT stocks (a value indicating the number of times that an AT can be set) (also referred to as “AT extra game”). ) And an extra lottery process corresponding to the AT extra game is also performed. For example, in Patent Document 1 below, an AT extra game where the number of AT games is added and a lottery process is performed is provided, and in the final game of the AT extra game, the extra lottery process is performed in a state most favored for the player. A machine is disclosed.

  Patent Document 2 below discloses a gaming machine that performs an AT stock number lottery process for selecting an AT number by lottery and storing the selected AT number when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  A lottery result notification mode related to AT setting or the like is also changed according to the situation. For example, in Patent Document 3 below, in a game that executes a notification effect for notifying the result of an AT lottery, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a notification effect is performed with a freeze state in the game. When the above condition is satisfied, a gaming machine is disclosed that performs a notification effect without a freeze state in the game.

  Once the AT is completed for one time, the AT non-continuation decision is once made and a notification to that effect is given. Is also known). For example, the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 4 below obtains a predetermined point (ART point) during ART, and whether or not to continue the ART using the ART point in a battle state in which the transition is made after the ART ends. In the case of non-winning, it shifts to a predetermined gaming state (fourth fall standby state). In the fourth fall standby state at the transfer destination, a lottery is performed as to whether or not the ART is to be pulled back, and if it is won, the ART is reset.

  There is also known a gaming machine that takes into consideration gaming properties when a gaming state that is not advantageous to the player continues, such as when an AT is not set for a long period of time. For example, Patent Document 5 below counts the number of times a game has been executed in a predetermined state (for example, the number of games executed without being set in an advantageous game state), and the number of executions is also referred to as a predetermined value (also called “ceiling value”). ), A gaming machine that performs a predetermined effect suggesting that and gives a predetermined privilege when the number of executions reaches a ceiling value (also referred to as a “ceiling setting type gaming machine”) is disclosed.

  A gaming machine equipped with a movable object for production is also known. This movable object is configured to perform a predetermined operation when a situation advantageous to the player occurs. In addition, during the operation of the movable object, it is generally performed to produce an image, sound, and light related to the operation of the movable object. For example, the following Patent Document 6 includes a plurality of movable objects used for production, and when an operation abnormality occurs in any of the movable objects, the operation control of all the movable objects is stopped while the operation of the movable objects is performed. There is disclosed a gaming machine that executes related effects such as images when the movable object operates normally.

  Generally, in a slot machine, at the amusement shop side, a role determination result (“role lottery result” (simply “lottery result” is acceptable), “role selection result” (simply “selection result” is acceptable), “role winning result” The setting value for setting the probability of determining “(may be simply referred to as“ winning result ”)” can be changed within a plurality of stages. Since the difference in winning decision probability (also referred to as “setting difference”) affects the game play rate of the slot machine, the set value is an index for managing the game play rate for the game shop, and for the player. Interest is high as an index for acquiring more game media.

JP 2014-50554 A JP 2003-260186 A Japanese Patent No. 6025811 Japanese Patent No. 5925834 JP 2004-24323 A JP 2017-47117 A

  Adding the AT stock number is a major concern for the player. Therefore, by increasing the opportunity for the AT stock number to be added (expected value of the AT stock number), the player's expectation for the addition of the AT stock number is increased, thereby improving the interest of the game. It is possible to plan. However, since the addition of the AT stock number leads to a significant increase in the advantage, there is a situation that the opportunity for adding the AT stock number cannot be increased at random.

  In the ceiling setting type gaming machine, the player is informed that the number of executions of the normal game is approaching the ceiling value, and the player's expectation that the privilege is granted by reaching the ceiling value is increased. However, since the conventional configuration has a simple configuration in which a predetermined privilege is given when the ceiling price is reached, there is a circumstance that the gameability is poor.

  In an AT pull-back type gaming machine, even if the AT non-continuation decision is made once after the end of one AT and the fact is notified, the AT continuation re-determination may be made after that. Once it is discontinued, it can be noted whether the AT can be pulled back. However, since it is a simple configuration in which the subsequent advantage does not change between when the AT continuation decision is made after the AT ends and when the AT can be pulled back, the gameability when the AT can be pulled back There are circumstances that are scarce.

  In order to prevent the player from being immersed in a game, a warning image as a countermeasure against the player's engagement is displayed on a standby screen indicating that the player is waiting for a game. However, since the standby screen is a screen that is viewed by a player who is about to start a game from now on, there is a circumstance that even if a warning image is displayed there, a sufficient effect cannot be obtained as a countermeasure against entrainment.

  In order to improve the interest of the game, it is desired to provide a plurality of AT-added games and execute effects according to each AT-added game. However, since conventional gaming machines have been set to perform separate addition lottery processing for each AT addition game, if a plurality of AT addition games are provided, a control program for executing the addition lottery processing or There is a situation in which the data amount of the reference table increases, and there is a risk of squeezing the storage capacity of the gaming machine.

  When an advantageous privilege such as adding the AT stock number, which is of great interest to the player, is given, it is better to notify the player immediately whether it is explicit or implied. There is a view that it is preferable to enhance. On the other hand, in the gaming machine, according to the progress of the game, a continuous effect that continues over a plurality of games is executed, and the interest of the player is attracted to the whereabouts of the continuous effect, thereby improving the interest of the game. There is. Therefore, when an advantageous privilege is given during the continuous performance, it becomes a problem whether or not to notify that the advantageous privilege has been granted (also referred to as “notification of advantageous privilege grant”). If the announcement of the advantageous bonus is given during the continuous production, it becomes difficult to concentrate the player's consciousness on the continuous production, and the effect of improving the interest by the continuous production may be reduced. If notification is not performed, there is a circumstance that the effect of improving interest by notification of granting advantageous benefits cannot be obtained.

  In a conventional gaming machine equipped with a movable object for production, when an abnormality occurs in the movable object, the movable object is not operated, but effects such as images and sounds related to the operation of the movable object are executed as scheduled. . For this reason, there is a situation in which an effect without a clue that the intention of the effect is not known is executed, and the interest of the game may be significantly reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the gameability when the number of game executions approaches a predetermined number.

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

  The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a game number counter that can be counted every time a game is executed, and when the value of the game number counter reaches a predetermined number (for example, 1000), the first privilege (first AT acquisition first) A gaming machine capable of granting a bonus), comprising at least a first gaming state (for example, a normal probability state) and a second gaming state (for example, a high probability state) as a state for determining the granting of the privilege, When it is determined to grant a privilege in the second gaming state, a second privilege (second privilege for AT acquisition) more advantageous than the first privilege can be granted, and the value of the game number counter is the predetermined value In a predetermined period before reaching the number, even if the game state is controlled to the second gaming state, the fact is not notified.

  According to the gaming machine having such a configuration, in the predetermined period before the value of the game number counter reaches the predetermined number, even if the game state is controlled to the second gaming state, the fact is not notified. When the value reaches a predetermined number, it is difficult for the player to know whether the first privilege is given or the second privilege is given. For this reason, it becomes possible to improve gameability when the value of the game number counter approaches a predetermined number.

  According to the gaming machine having the above-described configuration, it is possible to improve the game performance when the number of game executions approaches a predetermined number.

It is a front view of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the said slot machine schematically. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning of the reel of the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination -1 in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination-2 in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination-3 in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination -4 in the said slot machine. In the slot machine, (A) shows a symbol combination-5, and (B) shows a symbol combination-6. It is a figure which shows the combination determination result -1 (lack and replay) in the said slot machine. In the slot machine, (A) shows a combination determination result-2 (push order bell), and (B) shows a combination determination result-3 (other prizes). It is a figure which shows the lottery selection number -1 (replay) of the role determination in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the lottery selection number -2 (winning) of the role determination in the said slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows notionally the function of the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the relationship of each RT state in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the relationship of each game mode in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the correspondence of the navigation number in the said slot machine, corresponding | compatible push order, and display content. In the slot machine, (A) is a display mode of navigation number 2 by a payout number display lamp, (B) is a display mode of navigation number 2 by an image display device, and (C) is a display mode of navigation number 4 by a payout number display lamp. (D) is a figure which shows the display mode of the navigation number 4 by an image display apparatus, (E) is a figure which shows the change mode of the push order display by an image display apparatus. (A) in the slot machine is a probability state setting flag set lottery table (game number counter value = 100), (B) is a probability state setting flag set lottery table (game number counter value = 300), (C ) Is a probability state setting flag set lottery placement number table (game number counter value = 600), and (D) is a diagram showing a probability state setting flag set lottery placement number table (game number counter value = 950). It is a figure which shows the probability state setting lottery number table in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the bonus lot addition number table in bonus AT in the said slot machine. (A) in the slot machine is a second lottery table for AT acquisition (when AT acquisition level is 0), (B) is a second lottery table for AT acquisition (when AT acquisition level is 1), (C ) Is a second lottery table for AT acquisition (for AT acquisition level 2), (D) is a second lottery table for AT acquisition (for AT acquisition level 3), and (E) is a table for AT acquisition. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a 2 lottery table (in the case of AT acquisition level 4) and (F) a second lottery table for AT acquisition (in the case of AT acquisition level 5). In the slot machine, (A) is a game mode 4AT extra lottery table (lottery group number = 0), and (B) is a game mode 4AT extra lottery table (lottery group number = 4). In the slot machine, (A) is a game mode 5 transition lottery table (lottery group number = 0), and (B) is a game mode 5 transition lottery table (lottery group number = 6). In the slot machine, (A) is a game mode 5AT extra lottery table (lottery group number = 0), and (B) is a game mode 5AT extra lottery table (lottery group number = 4). (A) in the slot machine is an AT stock number counter addition lottery table (addition specialization flag = 0, lottery group number 3), and (B) is an AT stock number counter addition lottery selection number table (addition specialization flag = 1 shows a lottery group number 3). In the slot machine, (A) shows a case where AT continuation is confirmed upon entry, (B) shows a case where AT is pulled back, and (C) shows a case where AT is not continued. In the slot machine, (A) is an end image, (B) is a cheering image, (C) is a restoration image, and (D) is a victory image. In the slot machine, (A) shows a caution image, (B) shows a caution image in the end image, (C) shows a caution image in the cheer image, and (D) shows a caution image in the cheer image. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the game progress control processing in the said slot machine. In the slot machine, (A) is a game mode 4-lever process, and (B) is a flowchart showing the flow of the add-on process. In the slot machine, (A) is a game mode 4 all-stop process, and (B) is a flowchart showing a flow of the game mode 6 entry process. In the slot machine, (A) is a game mode 7 entry process, and (B) is a flowchart showing a flow of an AT continuous lottery process. In the slot machine, (A) is a game mode 5 lever time process, and (B) is a flow chart showing a game mode 5 all stop process flow. In the slot machine, (A) is a game mode 6 lever time process, and (B) is a flowchart showing a game mode 6 all stop process flow. In the slot machine, (A) is a game mode 7-lever process, and (B) is a flowchart showing a flow of game mode 7 all-stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the timer interruption process in the said slot machine. In the change mode, (A) is an example of effect control in a game without an accessory action, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of effect control in a normal game α. (A) in a change mode is an example of effect control in abnormality occurrence game α-1, (B) is a figure showing an example of effect control in abnormality occurrence game α-2. (A) in a change mode is a figure which shows the example of effect control in normal game (beta), (B) is a figure which shows the example of effect control in abnormality occurrence game (beta) -1. (A) in a change mode is a figure which shows the example of effect control in abnormality occurrence game (beta) -2, (B) is the figure which shows the example of effect control in game (gamma) after an accessory restoration failure. FIG. 28 is an overview of a slot machine according to another embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the alerting image in other embodiment. (A) in another embodiment is a caution image at the time of displaying on a small-sized image display device, (b) is a figure showing a caution image at the time of displaying on a large-sized image display device. (A) in other embodiment is an image display timing when a game medal is awarded, (b) is a figure showing an image display timing when a game medal is not given. In another embodiment, (a) is a display image when winning a cherry role in a normal game, and (b) is a diagram showing a display image when winning a push order role in an AT preparation game. In another embodiment, (a) is a timing chart in a specification in which a plurality of stop switches cannot be operated simultaneously, and (b) is a timing chart in a specification in which a plurality of stop switches can be operated simultaneously. It is a timing chart which shows each operation timing within the minimum game time in other embodiments. It is a timing chart which shows an example of a display timing of a caution image in other embodiments. It is a timing chart which shows another example of the display timing of the alerting image in other embodiments. It is a figure which shows an example of the image displayed in order of (a), (b), (c) in other embodiment. It is a figure which shows another example of the image displayed in order of (a), (b), (c) in other embodiment. It is a figure which shows another example of the display position of the alerting image in other embodiment. It is a figure which shows the other example of the image displayed in order of (a), (b), (c) in other embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows an example of a warning image display timing at the time of the occurrence of an error in other embodiments. It is a timing chart which shows another example of a warning image display timing at the time of the occurrence of an error in other embodiments. It is a timing chart which shows an example of a warning image display timing at the time of the electric power supply stop in other embodiments. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the alerting image display timing at the time of presentation switch operation in other embodiments.

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

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

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

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

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

  “Freeze” means that execution of a predetermined control process related to the progress of a game is delayed for a certain time. As the freeze, a freeze that is set when the operation of the start lever 25 is accepted (also referred to as “freeze at the start of reel rotation”) and a freeze that is set after the rotation of all reels is stopped (“freeze when the reel rotation is stopped”). Can also be provided as appropriate. During the freeze period, the game operation by the player is not accepted effectively.

  In the following description, “push navigation” refers to a process (action) of notifying the push order and the push position in order to assist the establishment of the game combination selected by the combination determination. Among the push navigations, those that assist the establishment of a re-playing combination are also referred to as “RP navigation” (RP is an abbreviation for replay), and those that assist the establishment of a winning combination (small combination) are also referred to as “winning navigation”. When it is desired to distinguish between the push navigation performed on the main control means side and the push navigation performed on the sub control means side, the former is referred to as “main side push navigation” (“main side RP navigation”, “main side prize winning navigation”. ) And the latter are also referred to as “sub-side push navigation” (“sub-side RP navigation”, “sub-side winning navigation”) or “push navigation production” (“RP navigation production”, “winning navigation production”) I also call it.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The state display lamp 46f is lit when the stored game medals are settled, and the number display lamp 46g is an initial value of the number of AT games (for example, “ 30 "), and then the display value of the number of games and AT games is subtracted by one, and when the additional number of AT games is determined, the additional number is added and displayed. The stored number display lamp 46h (hereinafter also referred to as “CRE lamp 46h”) displays the number of stored game medals in seven segments, and the payout number display lamp 46j is paid out when a small role described later is established. The number of game medals to be played is displayed in 7 segments. The stored number display lamp 46h and the payout number display lamp 46j are each composed of two 8-segment indicators (7 segment lamps and segment lamps representing decimal points) in order to display the upper digits and lower digits. Has been.

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

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

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

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

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

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

<Basic operations for playing games>
In order to play a game in the slot machine 1, first, a bet is made by actually inserting a game medal into the medal insertion slot 21, or one of the 1-BET switch 22 and the MAX-BET switch 23 is operated, and the credit range. The betting line 29 is activated by betting a prescribed number of game medals. In the present embodiment, the prescribed number of game medals required for enabling the pay line 29 is set to three in any of the non-RT, RT1, and RT2 states described later. However, the specified number is not limited to this, and can be changed as appropriate, such as setting the specified number to a different value according to the RT state or the like. Also, a plurality of pay lines may be provided, and the number of pay lines to be activated may be changed according to the number of game medals bet.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The power switch 81 is a switch that accepts power-on and power-off operations from the power supply device 80 to the slot machine 1, and the reset switch 82 has a predetermined error (an error other than the above-mentioned E system error) in the slot machine 1. When this occurs, the switch is operated by a game shop clerk or the like when the cause of the error is removed and the error is resolved. When the reset switch 82 is operated, the error occurrence information stored in the main control board 60 and the sub control board 70 is cleared, and accordingly, the processing at the time of error elimination is performed by the main control board 60 and the sub control board 70. Executed. The setting key type switch 83 is a switch that is operated when performing setting confirmation and setting change of a setting value that determines the level (rank) of the role determination probability, and the setting change switch 84 has a plurality of setting values. This is a switch for changing in stages (6 stages in the present embodiment).

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

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

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

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

  Although not shown, the main CPU 61 is connected to a data counter, a hall computer, etc. via an external connection terminal board or the like when a predetermined gaming state (for example, an AT state or a bonus state) is entered. A predetermined signal (also referred to as an “outer end signal”) is output, and the number of times set in a predetermined gaming state or the like can be managed or presented to the player by this outer end signal.

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

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

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

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

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

<Reel pattern arrangement>
In the present embodiment, the symbols displayed on the reels 3a to 3c are arranged as shown in FIG. 3 (“left reel”, “middle reel”, and “right reel” in FIG. 3b and 3c respectively). That is, each of the reels 3a to 3c includes “red seven”, “yellow seven”, “character”, “bar”, “bell A”, “bell B”, “bell C”, “watermelon”, “cherry”. And a predetermined number of 10 types of “Replay” symbols are arranged. Hereinafter, the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c are also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel, respectively.

<Type of gamer>
In the present embodiment, the symbol combinations that are stopped and displayed on the reels 3a to 3c are set as shown in FIGS. 4 to 8, and most of them are symbol combinations (corresponding symbols) constituting a game combination. ing. As a gaming combination in the present embodiment, a total of 41 sets of 9 re-playing combinations of re-playing combinations 1 to 9 and 32 small combinations of small-playing combinations 1 to 32 are set. The symbol combinations (corresponding symbols) for establishing each game combination, the number of game medals paid out when the game combination is established, and the like are as shown in FIGS. Although not provided in the present embodiment, a special combination (bonus combination) that triggers execution of a special game (bonus game) performed in a state where the winning probability of a predetermined small combination in the combination determination is set higher than usual. ) May be provided as a game player.

  In the symbol combination -1 in FIG. 4, the corresponding symbols and the like of the re-game players 1 to 9 are shown. The re-game players 1 to 9 do not pay out game medals when established, but perform the next game without reducing the number of game medals held by the player (without newly inserting game medals). It is a game player (re-game player) allowed to Of these, the re-game player 2 is established as a condition for transition from the RT1 state or the RT2 state described later to the non-RT state, and the re-game players 3 to 7 are established from the RT1 state to the RT2 state. It is assumed that the conditions for transition to Therefore, the re-game player 2 is also referred to as “non-RT transfer RP”, and the re-game players 3 to 7 are also referred to as “RT 2 transfer RP”.

  As shown in FIG. 3 (reel symbol), the symbols “replay” on each reel of the left reel, the middle reel and the right reel constituting the re-playing combination 1 are arranged within 5 symbols on each reel. Yes. As a result, when the re-game player 1 is won, the corresponding symbol “replay / replay / replay” is effectively accepted when each reel rotation stop operation (operations of the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c) is executed. Regardless of the timing (pushing position), it is possible to stop display on the active line 29 (also referred to as “pulling”). Like this replaying combination 1, regardless of the operation timing of each stop switch, a combination that can draw the corresponding symbol (one of them when there are a plurality of sets) onto the active line 29 is “100 It is also referred to as “a game player who can be drawn in.” Note that the re-game players 2 to 4 are also 100% pull-in game players, similar to the re-game player 1.

  When the re-playing combination 1 is established, the symbols “Replay” are aligned on the right-down active line 29. Therefore, the re-playing combination 1 is also referred to as “down-right RP”. Similarly, when the re-game player 2 is established, the symbol “Replay” is aligned horizontally and horizontally in the upper symbol display areas of the left reel, the middle reel and the right reel. Is also referred to. When the re-playing combination 5 is established, the symbol “Red Seven” is aligned in the display window W depending on the pressing position, and when the re-playing combination 6 or the re-playing 7 is established, the symbol “character” is displayed depending on the pressing position. When the re-game combination 8 is established in the display window W, the symbol “yellow seven” is aligned in the display window W depending on the pressed position. Accordingly, the replaying player 1 is also called “red 7RP”, the replaying games 6 and 7 are also called “character RP”, and the replaying games 8 and 9 are also called “yellow 7RP”.

  The symbol combination-2 in FIG. 5, the symbol combination-3 in FIG. 6, the symbol combination-4 in FIG. 7, and the symbol combination-5 in FIG. The small combinations 1-32 are game combinations (winning combinations) configured such that a predetermined number of game medals are paid out when established. When the small role 1 is established, the corresponding symbol “Bell A / Bell A / Bell A / B / C” (“/” means “or”) is displayed in the upper symbol display area in the display window W. The small combination 2 is a winning combination in which the corresponding symbol “Bell A / Bell A / Bell A / B / C” is displayed on the active line 29 in the display window W when established. Therefore, the small roles 1 and 2 are also referred to as “bell roles”. Further, in the small combination 1 and 2, in the push order bell (YK numbers 18 to 29) described later, the operation order (push order) of the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c by the player is the correct push order described later. It has become a role to be established. The small roles 1 and 2 are 100% drawable game characters, and the number of game medals paid out at the time of establishment is set to eight.

  In the push order bell (YK numbers 18 to 29), the small roles 3 to 23 may be established depending on the push position when the push order by the player is a predetermined push order different from the correct push order. The number of game medals to be paid out when a winning combination is established is set to one, which is smaller than the number of payouts (8) when the small roles 1 and 2 are established. For this reason, the small combinations 3 to 23 are also referred to as “one-bell combination”. The small combination 24 is a game combination that may be established depending on the pushing position, and is configured such that the symbols “watermelon” are aligned on the effective line 29 that is lowered to the right when established. The small role 32 is a game character that can be pulled in 100%, and is configured such that the symbols “watermelon” are aligned in a horizontal pattern in each middle symbol display area in the display window W depending on the pressing position on the left reel. . For this reason, the small role 24 is also referred to as a “downward-down watermelon role”, and the small role 32 is also referred to as a “middle watermelon role”.

  The small roles 25 to 27 and 31 are winning combinations configured such that the symbol “cherry” can be stopped and displayed in the display window W on the left reel when established. Therefore, the small roles 25 to 27 and 31 are collectively referred to as “cherry role”. When the small role 28 is established, the symbol combination “Bell A / Bell A / Bell A / B / C” is displayed in each symbol display area in the lower stage of the left reel, the middle stage of the middle reel, and the middle stage of the right reel in the display window W. It is configured to be stopped. When the small role 29 is established, the symbol combination “Bell A / Bell A / Bell A / B / C” is displayed in each symbol display area in the lower part of the left reel, the middle part of the middle reel, and the lower part of the right reel in the display window W. It is configured to be stopped. When the small role 30 is established, the symbol combination “Bell A / Bell A / Bell A / B / C” is displayed in each symbol display area in the upper part of the left reel, the middle part of the middle reel, and the upper part of the right reel in the display window W. It is configured to be stopped. For these reasons, the small role 28 is also referred to as a “bell folding role”, the small role 29 is also referred to as a “Koyama bell role”, and the small role 30 is also referred to as a “small V-bell role”. The small roles 25 to 31 are game roles that can be drawn 100%.

  In the symbol combination -6 in FIG. 8B, a symbol combination of a specific symbol is shown. In the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, three specific symbols from pattern 01 to pattern 03 are set. These are not the corresponding symbols of the game combination, and when the push order bell (any one of YK numbers 18 to 29) is selected, depending on the push order and push position of the stop switch, the role of the bell (small role 1, 2) Alternatively, when the single-bell combination (small combination 3 to 23) cannot be established, a stop display is made on the effective line 29 as a missed portion. Further, the specific symbols of the patterns 01 to 03 are stopped and displayed on the effective line 29 as a transition condition from non-RT to RT1 described later. For this reason, the specific symbols of the patterns 01 to 03 are also referred to as “RT1 transition symbols”. These specific symbols do not correspond to the symbols of the game actors but correspond to the symbols of losing games.

<Role decision result number>
The combination determination process (decision determination) in this embodiment is performed once in one game, and one or a plurality of combination determination result numbers (also referred to as “YK numbers”) are selected as the combination determination result. It has become. 9 and 10 show the types of YK numbers selected by the combination determination process and the winning combinations corresponding to the types. The “winning name” shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is given for convenience in order to easily distinguish each YK number. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, 39 YK numbers from “0” to “38” are set.

  YK number 0 is associated when the winning combination determination result is losing (all game combinations are not won), and the other YK numbers 1 to 39 are associated with each game combination as a winning combination. . For example, YK number 2 (re-play A2) is associated with re-playing roles 2 and 9 as duplicate winning combinations, and YK number 23 (winning B2) is double-winning with small roles 1, 13, 14, 20, and 23. The small combinations 29 and 30 are associated with the YK number 36 (winning prize G2) as duplicate winning combinations. Hereinafter, the contents of some YK numbers will be specifically described.

  YK numbers 1 to 17 shown in the combination determination result-1 in FIG. 9 correspond to the combination determination result in which the winning combination is a re-game combination. In the remarks column of FIG. 9, when the winning combination corresponding to each YK number is established, the symbols displayed when the winning combination is established, the transition of the RT state when the winning combination is established, etc. It is written. YK number 1 (replay A1) and YK number 2 (replay A2) are associated with a combination determination result including a non-RT transition RP (replay combination 2) as a winning combination, and one of them is selected. In such a case, the reel stop control is performed so that the re-game player 2 is always established regardless of the pressing order or the pressing position.

  YK numbers 3 to 8 (regames B1 to B6) are a combination of a plurality of regame players including a regame player 3 or a regame player 4 that is an RT2 transition RP and a regame player 2 that is a non-RT transition RP. When one of them is selected as a winning combination, the following reel stop control is performed. That is, when each stop switch is operated in accordance with a predetermined pressing order (also referred to as “correct answer pressing order”) (also referred to as “pressing correct answer order”), the replaying role 3 or replaying role that is the RT2 transition RP When 4 is always established and each stop switch is operated without following the correct pressing order (also referred to as “when the pressing order is incorrect”), the re-player 2 which is the non-RT transition RP that has been selected in duplicate is selected. It must come true. These YK numbers 3 to 8 are set so that they can be selected only in RT1, which will be described later. Whether the RT state is promoted (shifted from RT1 to RT2) or rolled down (from RT1 to non-RT) according to the pressing order. Is set as the result of determining the combination to be controlled. Note that “left”, “middle”, and “right” described in the remarks column in the table of FIG. 9 mean the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c, and the arrangement order is the operation of each stop switch. Means the order (push order). For example, “middle left and right” represents the pressing order in which the stop switches are operated in the order of 26a, 26c, and 26b, and “middle first” represents the pressing order in which the stop switch 26b is operated first (the second and subsequent pressing orders are It is a condition of expressing (unquestioned).

  In YK number 9 (re-game C) and YK number 10 (re-game D), a plurality of re-games among re-games 4 to 7 that are RT2 transition RPs are associated as duplicate winning combinations. These YK numbers 9 and 10 are set so that they can be selected only during RT1, which will be described later (the winning probability is extremely low). When this is selected, the RT2 transition RP is always set regardless of the pressing order or the pressing position. It is controlled so as to be established, and the process proceeds to RT2. When selecting YK number 9, control is performed so that the symbols “red seven” are aligned in the display window W according to the pressed position, and when selecting YK number 10, the symbol “character” is aligned according to the pressed position. The YK numbers 9 and 10 are also referred to as a chance combination since the selection is considered as a trigger for shifting from the game modes 0 and 1 described later to the game mode 3.

  In YK numbers 13 to 15 (replays F1 to F3), a plurality of replay combinations including a replay combination 1 and a replay combination 2 that is a non-RT transition RP are associated as duplicate winning combinations. When any of YK numbers 13 to 15 is selected, re-player 1 is always established when the player's push order is correct, and re-player 2 is always established when the incorrect push is. To be controlled. These YK numbers 13 to 15 are set so that they can be selected only in RT2, which will be described later. Whether the RT state is maintained (remains at RT2) or falls according to the pressing order (shift from RT2 to non-RT) ) Is set as a controlled role determination result.

  YK numbers 16 and 17 (replays G1 and G2) are set to be selectable only in RT2, which will be described later. When the YK number 16 is selected, control is performed so that the symbols “yellow seven” are aligned in the display window W according to the pressed position. In the present embodiment, YK numbers 1 to 9 and YK numbers 13 to 15 are collectively referred to as “push order RP”.

  In the winning combination determination result-2 in FIG. 10A, YK numbers 18 to 29 in which a small role 1 or a small role 2 that is a bell role and a plurality of one-bell removal roles are associated as duplicate winning roles are shown. Show. In the present embodiment, the YK numbers 18 to 29 are collectively referred to as “push order bell”. Three push orders (corresponding push orders 1 to 3) are set for each push order bell, and the following reel stop control is performed. That is, when YK numbers 18 to 21 (winning prizes A1 to A4) are selected, a small role 1 that is a bell role is always played when the player's pressing order is “first left” (corresponding to the correct pressing order). When “Middle first” and “Right first” are established, one bell is removed with a probability of approximately 1/4 (probability when the push position is randomly determined without aiming, the same applies hereinafter). It is controlled so that a combination is established.

  When YK numbers 22 to 21 (winnings B1 to B4) are selected, a small role 1 that is a bell role is always established when the player's pressing order is “medium first” (corresponding to the correct pressing order). , "Left first" (when "Left middle right" and "Left and right middle" are different possible roles) and "Right first" with a probability of 1/4 off the bell It is controlled so that a single winning combination is established. When YK numbers 26 to 29 (winning prizes C1 to C4) are selected, when the player's push order is “first right” (corresponding to the correct push order), a small role 2 that is a bell role is always established. , "Left first" (when "Left middle right" and "Left and right middle" are different possible roles) and "Right first" with a probability of 1/4 off the bell It is controlled so that a single winning combination is established. In addition, when selecting the push order bell, if neither the bell role nor the bell role can be established, any one of the specific patterns 01 to 03 will be displayed on the effective line 29 as a missed portion. Stopped display.

  In the combination determination result-3 in FIG. 10B, YK numbers 30 to 38 related to other winnings that do not correspond to the push order bell are shown. The YK number 30 (winning prize D) is a role determination result (also referred to as “common bell”) in which the small roles 1 and 2 that are the bell roles are associated as duplicate winning combinations. When this is selected, reel stop control is always performed to establish the small combination 1 or the small combination 2 regardless of the pressing order or the pressing position. The YK number 31 (winning prize E1) is a combination determination result (also referred to as “weak watermelon”) in which the small combination 24 that is a right-down watermelon combination is associated as a single winning combination. When this is selected, a reel stop control is performed in which the small combination 24 is established by the pressing position and the symbol “watermelon” is aligned on the effective line 29. The YK number 32 (winning prize E2) is a combination determination result (also referred to as “strong watermelon”) in which the small combination 24 and the small combination 32 that is the middle tier watermelon combination are associated as duplicate winning combinations. If this is selected, a reel stop control is performed in which the small combination 32 is established by the pushing position, and the symbol “watermelon” is aligned in the middle of the display window W.

  The YK number 33 (winning prize F1) is a combination determination result (also referred to as “weak cherry”) in which the small combinations 25 to 27 as the cherry combination are associated as duplicate winning combinations. When this is selected, reel stop control is performed to stop and display the symbol “cherry” on the left reel in the display window W according to the pressed position. The YK number 34 (winning prize F2) is a combination determination result (also referred to as “middle stage cherry”) in which the small combinations 25 and 27, which are cherry roles, are associated as duplicate winning combinations. When this is selected, reel stop control is performed so that the symbol “cherry” is stopped and displayed on the left middle stage in the display window W according to the pressed position.

  The YK number 35 (winning prize G1) is a winning combination determination result (also referred to as “bell winning prize”) in which the small role 1 that is the bell role and the small role 28 that is the broken bell role are associated as duplicate winning roles. When this is selected, a reel stop control that always makes the small role 28 regardless of the pressing order or the pressing position, and stops and displays the symbol “bell” in the lower left, middle middle, and right middle in the display window W. Is done. The YK number 36 (winning prize G2) is a combination determination result (also referred to as “Bell Koyama / Small V Winning”) in which the small role 29 serving as the Koyama bell role and the small role 30 serving as the small V bell role are associated as duplicate winning roles. ). When this is selected, depending on the pressed position, the small role 29 is established, and the symbol “bell” is stopped and displayed in the lower left, middle middle, and lower right in the display window W, or the small role 30 is established. Then, reel stop control is performed to stop and display the symbol “bell” in the upper left, middle middle, and upper right in the display window W.

<Role determination probability and setting difference>
In the winning combination determination process, the probability that each YK number is selected (role determining probability) can be set as appropriate, but in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. ing. Each table of the lottery selection number -1 (replay) in the combination determination shown in FIG. 11 and the lottery selection number -2 (winning) in the combination determination shown in FIG. 12 includes random numbers (random number range 0 to 65535) used for the combination determination. On the other hand, the value of the lottery number assigned to each YK number is shown for each RT state and each set value.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the YK numbers (YK numbers 1 to 17) in which the re-playing combination is included in the winning combination set different combination determination probabilities depending on the RT state (non-RT, RT1, RT2). For example, YK numbers 1 and 2 (replays A 1 and A 2) set the winning decision probability to 0 (lottery number = 0) during RT 2 (not to win) while non-RT, RT 1 Will be set to win. However, the role determination probability is set higher in non-RT than in RT1. Note that even if the re-playing combination is a YK number included in the winning combination, a combination in which the combination determination probability in each RT state is set to be the same may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 12, for the YK numbers (YK numbers 18 to 38) in which the winning combination (small combination) is included in the winning combination, each lottery is performed so that the combination determination probability does not change even when the RT state shifts. The number of entries is set for all RTs. If the YK numbers are different, different role determination probabilities can be set for those YK numbers, but the role determination probabilities for different YK numbers may be set to be the same. For example, in the present embodiment, the winning combination probabilities of the YK numbers 18 to 29, which are push order bells, are set to be the same (number of lotteries = 1610). In this embodiment, no special combination is provided, but a special combination may be provided. In that case, during a special game (bonus game) that is started when the special combination is established, a different combination determination probability may be set than during a non-bonus game.

  The winning decision probability of the YK number can be configured to be changeable according to the above set value set by a game shop clerk or the like. In the present embodiment, the set value configuration is set in six stages of settings 1 to 6, and the YK number in which the role determination probability is changed according to the set value and the role determination probability is unchanged even if the set value changes. YK number is provided. Hereinafter, setting so that the winning combination determination probability is changed according to the set value is referred to as “setting difference”. How to assign a YK number that provides a setting difference (also referred to as “YK number having a setting difference”) and a YK number that does not provide a setting difference (also referred to as “YK number without a setting difference”) is arbitrary. It is possible to determine. As an example, for the lottery chance of the lottery that affects the payout rate (ratio of the number of payouts to the number of game medals provided for gaming) in the slot machine 1, the YK number with no setting difference is set as the lottery opportunity. For YK numbers that do not trigger, it may be possible to provide a setting difference or not.

Next, an outline of the characteristic configuration of the slot machine according to the present embodiment will be described with additional reference to FIGS.
<Functional block>
As shown in FIG. 13, the slot machine according to the present embodiment is mainly described from a functional viewpoint. Mainly, a betting operation for betting a game medal (for example, an operation for inserting a game medal into the medal slot 21). , 1-BET switch 22 or MAX-BET switch 23 pressing operation), reel rotation start operation for rotating each of the stopped reels 3a to 3c (for example, tilting operation of the start lever 25), a plurality of types of symbols Each reel rotation stop operation (for example, pressing operation of the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c) for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3a, 3b, and 3c that variably display the game medals that are betted or stored (credited). Corresponding to each game operation performed by the player, such as a clearing operation (for example, a pressing operation of the clearing switch 24) Operation signal output means 95 for outputting a signal (also referred to as “game operation signal”), main control means 100 (corresponding to the main control board 60) for performing main control relating to the progress of the game, and depending on the game situation Sub-control means 200 (corresponding to the sub-control board 70) for performing predetermined presentation control.

  The main control means 100 can be broadly divided into a game state management means 110 that mainly manages game state, a game progress management means 130 that mainly manages game progress, and a main communication control that controls communication in the main control means 100. And means 150. Among these, the game state management means 110 includes a set value control means 111, an RT state control means 112, a re-game operation control means 113, a bonus game control means 114, a freeze control means 115, a game mode control means 116, and a random number generation / Incorporating means 117 is provided.

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

(Each means constituting the game state management means 110)
The set value control means 111 is configured to control numerical values (also referred to as “management set values”) for internally managing the set values of the role determination probability (six-stage configuration of settings 1 to 6). ing. In the present embodiment, continuous integer values from 1 to 6 (integer values 1 to 6 respectively correspond to settings 1 to 6) are used as management setting values. The management set value data is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63, and is referred to when checking the set value in the combination determining process, and is set when checking the setting or changing the setting. Reference is made when the set value is displayed on the value display (payout number display lamp 46j). Further, the management set value is changed according to a setting change operation by the game shop clerk. Specifically, each time the setting key type switch 83 is operated to the ON state and the setting change switch 84 is operated in that state, the setting key type switch 83 is updated one by one.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the RT state control means 112 is configured to control the setting of three RT states, non-RT, RT1, and RT2. Non-RT is a standard RT state in the present embodiment, and the probability that a re-playing combination will be selected in the combination determination (the total of the selection probabilities of YK numbers 1 and 2 that can be selected in non-RT) is standard. The value is set (approximately “1 / 7.3”). Further, when the RAM (RAM 63) is initialized, this non-RT is set. During this non-RT, the process is shifted to RT1 when the condition P1 is satisfied. The condition P1 is that the winning combination is not established when any of the above-mentioned push order bells (YK numbers 18 to 29) is selected by the combination determination, and the above-mentioned RT1 transition symbols (the specific symbols of the patterns 01 to 03) are not satisfied. Any one of them is stopped and displayed on the active line 29.

  RT1 is an RT state in which the probability of winning a re-gamer (YK numbers 1 to 17) (the total of the selection probabilities of YK numbers 1 to 10 that can be selected in RT1) is set to be equal to that of non-RT. During this RT1, the process proceeds to RT2 when the condition P2 is satisfied. The condition P2 is that the corresponding symbol of the above-described RT2 transition RP (any one of the re-game players 3 to 7) is stopped and displayed on the active line 29.

  RT2 has a higher probability of winning a re-gamer (total of selection probabilities of YK numbers 11 to 17 that can be selected in RT2) than non-RT and RT1 (for example, approximately “1 in the case of setting 1). /1.5 ") RT state set. During this RT2, the process shifts to RT1 when the condition P1 is satisfied, and shifts to non-RT when the condition P3 is satisfied. The condition P3 is that the corresponding symbol of the above-described non-RT transition RP (re-gamer 2) is stopped and displayed on the active line 29.

  The re-game operation control means 113 is triggered by the establishment of the re-game player, and is allowed to play the next game without betting a game medal owned by the player (also referred to as “re-game operation state”). It is configured so as to be set. When the re-game operation state is set, information indicating the re-game operation state (also referred to as “re-game operation state information”) is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63. Storing the re-game operating state information is also referred to as setting or turning on the re-game operating state flag, and clearing (erasing) the stored re-game operating state information clears the re-game operating state flag. It is also referred to as turning it off.

  The freeze control means 115 is a freeze that delays execution of a control process related to the progress of the game (for example, a process of accepting a bet operation, a reel rotation start operation, a reel rotation stop operation, etc.) for a predetermined time when a predetermined condition is established. Is configured to set.

  The game mode control means 116 is configured to control the setting of nine game modes from the game mode 0 to the game mode 8 as shown in FIG. The game mode means a game state (also referred to as “main game state”) mainly related to the set state of the AT, which is controlled on the main control means side separately from the RT state. Here, the outline of each game mode will be described, and the contents of the game mode to be described in detail will be described later.

  The game mode 0 is a normal (non-advantageous) game state in which, on average, the period of stay during a game is longest. In the game mode 0, a lottery (also referred to as “AT acquisition first lottery”) for determining whether or not to give a predetermined privilege (also referred to as “AT acquisition first privilege”) according to a combination determination result or the like. Is done. In the game mode 4, the first privilege for AT acquisition is that a winning navigation for notifying the correct pushing order with respect to the pushing order bell is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) and a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum number of times) (Up to 8 times), which is a privilege that provides the right to perform the second lottery for AT acquisition described later. Further, in the game mode 0, a count (count up) by a counter (also referred to as “game number counter”) for managing a period of stay (game number) continuously in the game mode 0 is performed for each game. Depending on the value of the game number counter, some predetermined processes (collectively referred to as “game number counter value handling process”) are performed, which will be described later.

  Further, in the game mode 0, a bonus AT lottery is performed when a predetermined combination determination result (for example, YK numbers 9 and 10 which are chance combinations) is selected, and when the bonus AT lottery is won, a predetermined privilege (“ 40 games are given as the number of games that can be executed as bonus AT games in game mode 3 (also referred to as “number of BAT games”) (a BAT game that manages the number of BAT games). “40” is set in the number counter), and 30 games are given as the number of games that can be executed as AT games in the game mode 4 (also referred to as “AT game number”) (the number of AT games for managing the number of AT games). The counter is set to “30”). Further, the game is shifted from the next game to the game mode 3 when the bonus AT lottery is won.

  The game mode 1 is a game state of an AT precursor that is shifted from the game mode 0 when the first lottery for AT acquisition in the game mode 0 is won and the first privilege for AT acquisition is given. In the game mode 1, a predetermined number of games (also referred to as “game mode 1 precursor game number”) is set, and when the game of the game mode 1 precursor game number is consumed, the game mode 2 is shifted to. It has become.

  The game mode 2 is an AT-prepared game state that is shifted from the game mode 1 when the game mode 1 has consumed the game for the number of precursor games in the game mode 1. In this game mode 2, when a predetermined combination determination result (for example, a combination determination result that can establish RT2 transition RP) is selected, a bonus AT lottery is performed. . Specifically, when a predetermined combination determination result (for example, a combination determination result that allows RT2 transition RP to be established) is selected, the next game is started when the BAT game number counter is set to 1 or more. When the mode is shifted to the game mode 3 and the BAT game number counter is set to 0, the mode shifts to the game mode 4 from the next game.

  The game mode 3 is a gaming state of the bonus AT that is shifted from any one of the game modes 0, 1, and 2 when the bonus AT lottery is won. In the game mode 3, a process for adding the number of AT games and a process for converting the added number of AT games into the number of AT stocks (collectively, these processes are also referred to as “AT addition conversion process”) are performed. Will be described later. Also, in the game mode 3, every game, the BAT game number counter value is subtracted, and when the value of the BAT game number counter becomes “0” (games for the number of BAT games are consumed), the next game To game mode 4. In game modes 0 and 1, neither RP navigation nor winning navigation is performed, and in gaming modes 2 and 3, winning navigation or RP navigation is performed (no winning navigation may be performed). Note that the game performed in the game mode 3 is also referred to as “bonus AT game”.

  The game mode 4 is an AT normal game state shifted from the game mode 2 or the game mode 3. When the game mode 2 is shifted to the game mode 4, the value of the winning navigation counter for counting the number of executions of the eight winning navigations permitted to be executed as the first AT acquisition privilege is “8”. Set. The value of the winning navigation counter is decremented by “1” every time the winning navigation is executed in the game mode 4, and when the counter value becomes “0”, both the predetermined lottery (“AT acquisition second lottery”). Is performed). When this AT acquisition second lottery is won, a predetermined privilege (also referred to as “AT acquisition second privilege”) is awarded. The second privilege for AT acquisition is a privilege to which the number of AT games for 30 games is given, specifically, “30” is set in the AT game number counter and AT games (winning navigation and RP navigation are performed) A game (game) is a privilege that is continuously performed over 30 games (sometimes referred to as a privilege including that an AT continuation determination process described later is performed). The set AT game number counter is decremented by “1” for each game while staying in the game mode 4 thereafter.

  On the other hand, if the AT lottery is not won in the second lottery for AT acquisition, the value of the AT game number counter is not set (the initial value is left as “0”), the AT game of 30 games is not performed, and the game mode It is shifted to 0. Also, when the game mode 3 is changed to the game mode 4, the value of the winning navigation counter is not set (the initial value is “0”), and the value of the AT game number counter is “30” at the time of the change. Thus, the AT game of 30 games is started from the first game in the game mode 4. The AT game number counter set in this case is also subtracted by “1” for each game.

  The winning probability in the second lottery for AT acquisition is set to be different depending on the AT acquisition level provided to define it. The AT acquisition level has six levels from “0” to “5”. When the AT acquisition level is 5, the AT acquisition level is set so that it is always won in the second AT acquisition lottery. If the AT acquisition level is set to “5” before the transition to the game mode 4 (as described later, the AT acquisition first level is set when the game mode 0 is set to the high probability state). When a privilege is granted, etc.), it is left as it is, otherwise it is set to “0” when shifting to the game mode 4 (AT acquisition level value (0-5 by lottery etc. at the time of transition) ) May be decided). In the game mode 4, a lottery for determining whether or not to upgrade the AT acquisition level until the value of the winning navigation counter is set to “0” (also referred to as “AT acquisition level upgrade lottery”). Is played every game (in the case of AT acquisition level 5, no further upgrade is performed). The AT acquisition level may be cleared at the time of an AT acquisition process, which will be described later, or at the time of transition from game mode 4 to game mode 0.

  In the game mode 4, several processes for determining whether or not to shift to the game mode 5 or the game mode 6 from when the value of the AT game number counter is set to “0” (these processes) Are collectively referred to as “AT addition special migration processing”), which will be described later. Further, in the game mode 4, a preparation process (also referred to as “game mode 7 entry process”) for shifting to the game mode 7 is performed in the game in which the value of the set AT game number counter reaches “0”. . In this game mode 7 rush process, an AT continuation determination process (a process for executing an AT continuation lottery described later) for determining whether or not to continue the AT game is performed. The contents of the 7 entry process will be described later.

  The game mode 5 is a game state of temporary stay during AT that is temporarily shifted from the game mode 4, and the game mode 6 is transferred from the game mode 4 and the AT stock number is added. It is a gaming state. The game mode 6 may be set for 32 consecutive games, or may be set for only one game (the number of set games can be changed as appropriate). The game mode 6 in the former case is referred to as “ The game mode 6 of continuous stay is also referred to as “game mode 6 of the latter case”, and the game mode 6 of the latter case is also referred to as “single stay game mode 6”. In addition, the games performed in the game mode 4, the game mode 5 and the single stay game mode 6 are collectively referred to as “first AT game”, and the games performed in the continuous stay game mode 6 are referred to as “second AT”. Also referred to as “game”. The continuous stay game mode 6 in which the second AT game is performed is a game state that is most advantageous to the player. While the first AT game and the second AT game are being executed, the winning navigation and the RP navigation are performed, but the AT game number counter value is not subtracted while staying in the game modes 5 and 6 (may be performed). ). The contents of processing performed in the game modes 5 and 6 will be described later.

  The game mode 7 is a game state of AT continuation determination that is shifted from the game mode 4 when the value of the AT game number counter reaches “0” in the game mode 4. In the game mode 7, a predetermined number of games (which may be determined by lottery) are performed, and the AT continuous lottery similar to that performed in the game mode 7 entry process is performed every game. The contents of processing performed in the game mode 7 including this point will be described later. A game performed in the game mode 7 is also referred to as an “AT continuation determination game”.

  The game mode 8 is a game state of the service AT shifted from the game mode 7. In this game mode 8, a period of a predetermined number of games (for example, 10 games is set, but the number of games may be determined by lottery or the like) is set. The process of adding the number is performed every game. For this reason, the game state is more advantageous than the game mode 4 for the player. When a predetermined number of games are consumed in the game mode 8, the game mode 4 is entered.

  The nine game modes described above may be divided into a game mode belonging to the normal section and a game mode belonging to the advantageous section. The normal section is a period in which push navigation (winning navigation and RP navigation) is not performed, and information in which the push order can be determined (information such as YK number and navigation number) is not transmitted from the main control means to the sub control means. But there is. The normal section is also a period during which a lottery (for example, the first lottery for AT acquisition) for determining whether or not to shift to the advantageous section can be performed. Game mode 0 corresponds to the game mode belonging to the normal section.

  The advantageous section is a period during which the push navigation can be performed, and is a period during which information capable of determining the push order may be transmitted from the main control means side to the sub control means side. Further, the advantageous section performs lottery (for example, AT acquisition level upgrade lottery, bonus AT lottery) for changing the performance of the advantageous section, processing for adding the number of games in the advantageous section (for example, AT extra conversion processing), and the like. It is also a period that can be. Game modes 1 to 8 correspond to game modes belonging to the advantageous section. Further, in the advantageous zone, a zone indicator (DP segment lamp other than the 7-segment lamp among the payout number display lamps 46j) for notifying the player that the zone is in the advantageous zone may be turned on. While staying in the advantageous section, the winning navigation may be performed at least once (in this case, if the winning navigation has not been performed once, the normal section cannot be shifted).

  Moreover, you may provide the upper limit (for example, 1500 games) which can stay continuously in an advantageous area. Furthermore, when the upper limit is reached and the advantageous section is ended, all the information related to the advantageous section (for example, information such as the value of the AT game number counter and the value of the AT stock counter) is cleared. Good. When the upper limit is reached and the advantageous section ends, the winning navigation may not be performed once during the stay in the advantageous section. In addition, when the lottery for determining whether or not to move to the advantageous section and the lottery for changing the performance of the advantageous section are performed based on the combination determination result, it is performed only for the combination determination result having no setting difference. In particular, the lottery for changing the performance or the like of the advantageous section may be performed based on conditions other than the winning combination determination result. In that case, it may be performed without referring to the set value.

  Returning to FIG. 13, the random number generation / capture means 117 is composed of the CPU 61, the clock pulse generator 64, the frequency divider 65, the random number generator 66, and the random number capture circuit 67 described above. Generate and capture. In the present embodiment, four (4ch; ch is an abbreviation of “channel”) 16-bit random numbers RL0 to RL3 capable of generating a random number sequence in a numerical range of “0 to 65535” at the maximum and “0 to 0” at maximum. There are four (4ch) 8-bit random numbers RS0 to RS3 that can generate a random number sequence in a numerical range up to 255 ", and each can independently generate a random number sequence. Since the random numbers generated by the random numbers RL0 to RL3 and RS0 to RS3 are updated based on the clock signal generated by the clock pulse generator 64, they may be referred to as hardware random numbers (hard random numbers). Although not shown in the figure, the present embodiment includes a random number generation means different from the random number generation / capture means 118. This random number generation means is constituted by the CPU 61 and the RAM 63 described above, and has a random number capable of generating a random number sequence in a predetermined numerical range as a random number used for determining a role. Since this random number is updated based on a program, it may be referred to as a software random number (soft random number).

(Each means constituting the game progress management means 130)
The received medal management means 131 is a game medal that is actually accepted among the game medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 21 (also referred to as “inserted game medals”) (detected by the inserted medal sensor 28 b guided to the receiving passage). A game medal, also referred to as “accepting game medal”) is configured to control whether it is a game medal that is directly bet or a game medal that is credited. In this embodiment, when the bet number does not reach the maximum bet allowable number (the number of bets necessary for executing the game (the prescribed number “3”)), the game medal to bet the accepted game medal directly In the case where the bet number has reached the maximum allowable bet number and the credit number has not reached the maximum allowable credit number (for example, “50”), the accepted game medal is configured as a credited game medal. ing.

  In addition, in the game set in the re-game operation state, the acceptance medal management means 131 performs automatic bet processing (the number of game medals equal to the number of bets in the previous game without reducing the number of game medals held by the player. However, if the number of credits does not reach the maximum allowable credit number, the accepted game medal is regarded as a credited game medal. When the bet number reaches the maximum bet allowable number and the credit number reaches the maximum credit allowable number, the inserted game medal is returned without being accepted.

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

  The combination determination process is performed with reference to a predetermined combination determination table (not shown) set in advance. The combination determination table has a configuration in which lottery number data corresponding to each winning item is stored in a predetermined storage area (a plurality of addresses) in the ROM 62 for each set value. When one or more YK numbers are selected in the combination determining process, a game combination corresponding to the selected YK number is a formation allowable combination in the game. The information of the selected YK number is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63, but the information of the YK number stored in one game is not related to whether or not a small role or re-playing role is established. Cleared (reset to "0") after completion.

  The effect group number determining means 133 is configured to perform a process of generating information on the effect group number from the information on the YK number selected by the combination determining process. This effect group number (for example, using the effect group numbers from “0” to “10”) is associated with each YK number selected by the combination determining process, and in particular, a game depending on the difference in pressing order. One production group number can be associated with a group of YK numbers that cause the above advantages and disadvantages (influence on the appearance) or a difference in the number of game medals paid out (number of acquisitions). It has become.

  On the other hand, the difference in push order does not affect the advantages or disadvantages of the game (no effect on the appearance). The YK number of the small role (winning role) that does not occur, the YK number of the small role (winning role) with a small number of game medals that can be acquired (for example, less than the prescribed number of bets), etc. However, it is not necessary to associate one production group number. For example, an effect group number having the same value as the value of the YK number may be associated.

  Information on the YK number is not transmitted to the sub-control means, but information on the production group number may be transmitted instead. The production group numbers are advantageous to the player depending on the order of pushing, and for YK numbers that cause disadvantages, one production group number is associated with a plurality of YK numbers. Even if it is possible to specify the general content that the winning combination determination results with different winning combinations are obtained, it is not possible to specify which YK number corresponding to the correct answer pressing order is won. Therefore, even if the information transmission path from the main control means to the sub control means is illegally accessed and the information of the production group number is illegally obtained, useful information (information such as correct answer pressing order) can be obtained therefrom. Since it can no longer be done, such fraud can be deterred. In addition, the sub-control means may change the background color and content of the image effect according to the type of game combination won by the combination determination process. For this reason, by associating a common production group number with a plurality of YK numbers belonging to the same category, the sub-control means that has received the information on the production group number can change the category according to the information. It is also possible to perform image production according to the above.

  Regardless of whether or not it is necessary to notify the pressing order, the effect group number may be determined and the information may be transmitted to the sub-control means (this can simplify the control program). On the other hand, the production group number is determined only in a situation where it is not necessary to notify the push order, and in the situation where the push order needs to be notified, the YK number information is transmitted as it is to the sub control means without determining the production group number. You may make it do. In addition, the production group number is determined regardless of whether or not the push order needs to be notified. However, in the situation where the push order needs to be notified, the value of the YK number is determined as it is as the value of the production group number. Also good.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The push order management means 139 selects a navigation number (for example, “0” to “6”) corresponding to the push order to be notified in accordance with the combination determination result (YK number) selected by the combination determination process. It is supposed to be. In this embodiment, each navigation number is set as shown in the navigation number-corresponding push order-display content correspondence table of FIG. The navigation number 0 is selected when the push order is not notified, and the corresponding push order is “unknown”. The navigation numbers 1 to 6 are selected when it is desired to notify the first push order to the third push order, and the corresponding push order is set as shown in FIG. For example, the corresponding push order of the navigation number 2 is “middle left and right”, and the corresponding push order of the navigation number 5 is “middle right”. If the push order (correct answer push order) to be notified is one of three choices, that is, “Left first”, “Middle first”, or “Right first”, select it with six choices. The navigation number is displayed in order. Specifically, when the correct answer pressing order is “left first”, either the “left middle right” or “left / right middle” pressing order is selected by lottery, etc., and the navigation number corresponding to the selected pressing order (For example, if “left and right middle” is selected, the display is based on navigation number 2). If the correct push order is “middle first”, select either “middle left / right” or “middle right / left” by lottery, etc. If the correct push order is “right first”, Select either “middle” or “middle right” by lottery.

  The push order management means 139 is also configured to perform push navigation (main push navigation) by causing the payout number display lamp 46j to function as a main push order indicator and notifying the selected navigation number. Yes. Specifically, this push navigation uses two 7-segment lamps (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as “7 segments”) provided on the payout number display lamp 46j to notify the navigation number. FIG. 17 shows an example of the notification mode. FIG. 17A shows a mode in which the navigation number 2 is displayed, in which “=” is displayed on the left 7 segment and “2” is displayed on the right 7 segment. FIG. 17C shows a mode in which the navigation number 4 is displayed, in which “=” is displayed on the left 7 segment and “4” is displayed on the right 7 segment. “=” Displayed in the left 7 segments is for distinguishing from the case where the number of payouts is displayed in the payout number display lamp 46j. When the navigation number 0 is selected, the payout number display lamp 46j is not displayed (see FIG. 16 for the correspondence between each navigation number and the display contents of the payout number display lamp 46j). Of course, “=” may be displayed on the left 7 segment and “0” may be displayed on the right 7 segment, or “0” may be displayed on both the left 7 segment and the right 7 segment. “0” may be displayed only in the 7 segments on the right.

  Returning to FIG. 13, the lottery group number determining means 140 is configured to determine a lottery group number used for selecting a winning value in various lotteries in accordance with the YK number selected by the combination determining process. . In this embodiment, ten numbers from lottery group number 0 to lottery group number 9 are provided as lottery group numbers, and YK numbers determined in the role determination are divided into ten groups (included in any group). Any lottery group number is associated with each group. In this embodiment, the YK numbers 31 and 35 are the lottery group number 0, the YK numbers 18 to 30 are the lottery group number 3, the YK number 34 is the lottery group number 4, and the YK number 33 is the lottery group number 6. The method of association can be arbitrarily determined. For example, the lottery group number is divided into a lottery group number with no setting difference (for example, lottery group numbers 1 to 8) and a lottery group number with a setting difference (for example, The lottery group numbers 0, 9) are roughly divided into lottery group numbers with no setting difference associated with groups consisting of only YK numbers without setting differences, and lottery group numbers with setting differences have a setting difference. A group including a YK number may be associated. In addition, the association is changed based on the game mode state and the RT state, and in the normal state, many types of lottery group numbers are set, and the probability of lottery for AT acquisition is finely set according to the role lottery result. In the middle, the number of lottery group numbers may be set small, and the winning probability such as lottery may be set roughly.

(Means constituting main communication control means 150)
The control command transmission unit 151 is configured to transmit a control command including various information related to the game at a predetermined timing. For example, as a control command to be transmitted before the start lever is operated, a control command including information indicating which game mode is set (also referred to as “game mode command”), which RT state is set. There is a control command (also referred to as “RT command”) including information indicating whether or not the game is present, and a control command (also referred to as “operation state command”) including information indicating the operation state of the replay. In addition, as a control command to be transmitted when the start lever is operated, for example, a control command including navigation number information (also referred to as “navigation number command”), a control command including information on production group number (“ Also referred to as “production group number command”). In addition, a control command including information on setting values, a control command including information on values of various counters such as an AT game number counter, a control command including information for instructing contents to be executed in the sub-control means, etc. It may be transmitted before the operation is performed, when the start lever is operated, or when the others are triggered.

  In addition, the control command transmission unit 151 is triggered by the confirmation that the minimum game time has elapsed, and includes a control command including information indicating that all reels start rotating before all reels start rotating (“ A full rotation rotation start command ”). Furthermore, when a first stop operation (operation of a stop switch for stopping the first reel) is accepted, a control command including information indicating that the first stop operation has been accepted (“first stop acceptance” Command ") and a control command (" first stop command ") including information on the first cylinder stop triggered by the first cylinder stop (reel stop corresponding to the first stop operation). Send). Similarly, when a second stop operation (operation of a stop switch for stopping the second reel) is received, a control command (“second stop” including information indicating that the second stop operation has been received) Control command ("second stop command") that includes information on the second cylinder stop triggered by the second cylinder stop (reel stop corresponding to the second stop operation). (Also called). Similarly, when a third stop operation (operation of a stop switch for stopping the third reel) is accepted, a control command (“third stop acceptance” including information indicating that the third stop operation has been accepted) Command ") and a control command (" third stop command ") including information on the third cylinder stop triggered by the third cylinder stop (reel stop corresponding to the third stop operation). Send). Furthermore, before determining the stop symbol, a control command including information on all-turn cylinder stop (also referred to as “all stop command”), and after determining a stop symbol, a control command including information on the number of game medals paid out ( Command "). Communication between the main control means 100 and the sub-control means 200 (sub-main control means 200A) is only possible in one direction from the former to the latter.

  The outer end signal transmitting means 152 is configured to transmit an outer end signal to a data counter, a hall computer, or the like when a predetermined gaming state is reached. For example, a BB signal may be transmitted as the outer end signal. This BB signal is turned ON when the normal section shifts to the advantageous section, and turned OFF when the advantageous section shifts to the normal section.

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

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

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

  The continuous effect is an effect that continues over a plurality of game periods, and mainly displays an image that becomes a series of stories over a plurality of game periods using the image display device 11, For example, a display of an effect image or the like that symbolizes staying in a predetermined game mode (for example, game mode 6). When performing a continuous effect or a single effect described below, an effect using the effect lamps 12, 13a, 13b, 14a, 14b and the decoration lamps 32a, 32b is performed, or the speakers 15a, 15b, 44a, 44b are used. It may be performed by combining the productions.

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

  The assist effect is an effect for supporting the player. In this embodiment, the push navigation effect is performed mainly according to the information of the navigation number transmitted by the navigation number command from the main control means 100. This push navigation effect (sub-side push navigator) uses the image display device 11 as a sub-side push order display to show the player the push order (correct push order) according to the navigation number on the display screen 11a. It is a one-off production to be displayed. In the present embodiment, an RP navigation effect (sub-side RP navigation) corresponding to the above-mentioned RP navigation and a winning navigation effect (sub-side winning navigation) corresponding to the winning navigation are executed.

  As a specific mode of the push navigation effect, for example, when a navigation number command including information of navigation number 2 (corresponding push order “left and right middle”) is received, as shown in FIG. When numbers indicating the pressing order are displayed in the order of “1, 3, 2” from the left side and a navigation number command including information on navigation number 3 (corresponding pressing order “middle left and right”) is received, FIG. As shown in (D), a mode in which numbers indicating the corresponding pressing order are arranged and notified from the left in the order of “2, 1, 3” is given as an example.

  Further, when displaying from the first push order to the third push order, as shown in FIG. 17E, the first time when the player operates the first stop switch according to the displayed first push order. When the player operates the second stop switch according to the displayed second push order, the display of the second push order is turned off according to the displayed second push order, and the player stops the third according to the displayed third push order. When the switch is operated, the display of the third push order may be turned off. Further, if the player operates the stop switch in an order different from the displayed push order, the push order navigation effect may be immediately terminated. Further, when displaying the pressing order, the voice “Naka”, the voice “hidari”, and the voice “migi” are output from the speakers 15a, 15b, etc. in association with the operation to be performed next. May be. Further, the effect lamp 13a may correspond to “left”, the effect lamp 12 to “middle”, and the effect lamp 13b to “right”, and may be caused to emit light or blink in association with the next operation to be performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the parallel communication method is used, previously written command data is read from the address area indicated by the CB read pointer, and the command data is output to a predetermined output port (output port for transmitting to the sub-control means). It is configured to transmit by writing to. One command in this embodiment normally has a 2-byte configuration (a checksum has a 1-byte configuration). The communication method is asynchronous (asynchronous), and has 1 stop bit and 1 parity bit (even parity) (communication method and command configuration can be changed as appropriate).

<Game counter value handling process>
Next, a specific example of the game number counter value handling process performed in the game mode 0 will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19 additionally. In the game mode 0, the following first and second processes are performed as the game number counter value corresponding process. The first process is a lottery for determining whether or not to set the probability state setting flag when the value of the game number counter reaches each predetermined elapsed value (for example, 100, 300, 600, 950) (“ This process is also called “probability state setting flag set lottery”. When the probability state setting flag set lottery is won, the probability state setting flag is set, and after the probability state setting flag is set, each game (however, a role that can be advantageous to the player is won, suggesting that etc.) The probability state setting lottery is performed. Probability state setting lottery is a state in which the state related to the occurrence rate of privilege provision is set to a normal probability state (a state in which a privilege is relatively difficult to be granted) or a high probability state (a state in which a privilege is relatively easily given) ) To determine whether to set (high probability state may be set in multiple stages).

  An example of a correspondence relationship between the selection values 0 and 1 (0 is not winning, 1 is winning) and the number of lotteries (the total number range of random numbers used in the lottery is “256”) selected in the probability state setting flag set lottery 18A to 18D, the probability state setting flag set lottery placement number table (game counter value = 100, 300, 600, 950) is shown. As shown in the drawing, in each probability state setting flag set lottery table, there is no setting difference in the selection probability of each selected value (the number of lotteries corresponding to each selected value is set in common from setting 1 to 6). ing). When the value of the game number counter is 950, the winning probability is set very high. The probability state setting lottery number table of FIG. 19 shows the correspondence between each selection value 0 to 4 selected in the probability state setting lottery and the lottery number (the total number range of random numbers used in the lottery is “256”). An example is shown. As shown in the figure, also in this probability state setting lottery number table, no setting difference is provided for the selection probability of each selected value. When one selected value is selected in the probability state setting lottery, the period of the number of games corresponding to the selected selected value is set to a high probability state.

  Note that the probability state setting flag set lottery may also be performed when the game number counter is different from the above-described elapsed values. In that case, the probability state setting flag set lottery may be performed unconditionally for each game, or the probability state setting flag set lottery is performed only when a predetermined condition is satisfied, such as when a predetermined combination determination result is selected. You may make it perform. Further, the winning probability in the probability state setting flag set lottery in this case may be set lower than the winning probability in the probability state setting flag set lottery performed when the value of the game number counter is the above-described elapsed values. .

  The second process is a process of determining the provision of the first privilege for AT acquisition when the value of the game number counter reaches a predetermined ceiling value (for example, 1000). That is, if the user stays in game mode 0 continuously, the first privilege for AT acquisition is always granted when the value of the game counter reaches the ceiling value. As described above, in the game mode 0, the AT acquisition first lottery is performed according to the result of determining the combination, and even when the lottery is won, the AT acquisition first privilege is given. The When the first privilege for AT acquisition is granted when the high probability state is set, the AT acquisition level is set to “5” accordingly. As will be described later, in the second lottery for AT acquisition performed during the game mode 4, when the AT acquisition level is set to “5”, the grant of the second privilege for AT acquisition is always determined. When the first privilege for AT acquisition is granted when the probability state is set, it is also determined that the second privilege for AT acquisition is granted.

  Further, in the probability state setting flag set lottery performed when the value of the game number counter is 950, the winning probability is set to be extremely high, so at this point, the probability state setting flag is set and set to the high probability state. The possibility is high. Furthermore, since each game and probability state setting lottery is performed thereafter, it is determined that the probability state setting lottery is selected (any one of the selection values 1 to 4) until the value of the game number counter reaches the ceiling value. It is highly likely that the value of the game number counter reaches the ceiling value within the period set in the high probability state. Therefore, when the value of the game number counter reaches the ceiling value, it is set to a high probability state, and the possibility that the first privilege for AT acquisition will be given there inevitably increases. For this reason, when the value of the game number counter reaches the ceiling value, the first privilege for AT acquisition is granted and the AT acquisition level is set to “5”, thereby confirming the grant of the second privilege for AT acquisition. Event (also referred to as “privilege double acquisition event”) occurs with high probability.

  Giving a privilege is a major concern for the player, so when the privilege is granted, the player may be notified of this. For example, you may perform the image production which alert | reports that the privilege was provided, and you may alert | report that the privilege was provided with an audio | voice or a lamp | ramp. Further, when the high probability state is set, this may be notified to the player. For example, the background of the image effect is a day background when the normal probability state is set, and notification is made by changing to a night background when the high probability state is set.

  Whether or not to notify that the high probability state is set may be determined according to the time when the high probability state is set. For example, when the value of the game number counter is set to a high probability state by 100 games before the ceiling value is reached, a notification is always made (night background is displayed), and thereafter (the value of the game number counter exceeds “900”). When a high probability state is set, the alarm may never be notified (the daytime background is maintained).

  As described above, when the value of the game number counter reaches the ceiling value, there is a high possibility that a privilege double acquisition event will occur. However, when the value of the game number counter reaches the ceiling value, it is set to a high probability state. This is because there is a high probability that the first element and the second element that the first privilege for AT acquisition is granted overlap. When the value of the game number counter reaches the ceiling value (also referred to as “when reaching the ceiling”), if the player knows whether or not the high probability state is set, the AT acquisition The player immediately knows whether one privilege has been granted independently or whether a privilege double acquisition event has occurred. Therefore, even if it is set to a high probability state, if it is not notified, it can be difficult for the player to understand which situation has occurred, so the gameability at the time of reaching the ceiling is improved, It is possible to improve the interest of games.

  Further, when the first privilege for AT acquisition is granted when the high probability state is set and the fact is notified (the night background is displayed) (for the second privilege for AT acquisition) If the grant has also been confirmed and this is easily understood by the player, a special background (for example, a rainbow background (“Rainbow”) is used at the start of the first game when the game mode 4 is entered. It may also be notified that the second benefit for AT acquisition is given by displaying the image effect by “also called“ background ”)). On the other hand, when the first privilege for AT acquisition is granted when the high probability state is set but this is not notified (the daytime background is displayed) (granting the second privilege for AT acquisition) Is determined, but it is difficult for the player to understand this), at the start of the first game when the mode is changed to the game mode 4, out of the 8 winning navigations as the first privilege for AT acquisition At the time when about half of the time is performed, or when the eight winning navigations are finished and the second lottery for AT acquisition to be described later is performed, the image effect by the rainbow background is displayed and the AT acquisition second You may announce that 2 privilege is provided. In the latter case, the ratio notified at the start of the first game may be set lower than the ratio notified at the start of the first game in the former case. Thus, even if the grant of the second benefit for AT acquisition is confirmed internally, the game mode is provided by the case where this is not announced at the start of the first game when the game mode 4 is shifted to. It is difficult for the player to determine whether the provision of the second benefit for AT acquisition has already been confirmed when the mode is shifted to 4, or whether the grant of the second privilege for AT acquisition is determined after the transition to the game mode 4 .

  In addition, when the power is cut off in the state set to the high probability state, and the power is restored while the state is set to the high probability state without changing the setting, the first privilege for AT acquisition is once given thereafter. Until then, it may be configured not to notify that the high probability state is set. This makes it difficult to determine that the setting has not been changed. On the other hand, when the setting change is made and the power interruption is restored, the high probability state may be notified at a predetermined rate (for example, 50%). By doing so, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the setting change may have been made when it is notified that the high probability state has been set. In this embodiment, as an advantage when set to the high probability state, the advantage that the second privilege for AT acquisition is also granted when winning the first lottery for AT acquisition during the high probability state is set, The setting at the start of AT may be advantageous. Specifically, when an AT game with game count management is performed, an AT game of 50 games is normally performed, whereas when an AT right is acquired during a high probability state, an AT game of 100 games is played. Is usually performed 10 times as a first privilege for AT acquisition, whereas when a first privilege for AT acquisition is acquired during a high probability state, 20 navigation awards Or to be performed. Further, during the high probability state, the winning probability in the first lottery for AT acquisition may be set high.

<< AT addition conversion process >>
Next, a specific example of AT addition conversion processing performed in the game mode 3 will be described with reference to FIG. In the game mode 3, a lottery for determining an additional number of AT games (also referred to as “bonus AT extra lottery”) is performed in accordance with the combination determination result. In the bonus AT extra lottery selection number table of FIG. 20, each of the selected values 1 to 3 selected in the bonus AT extra lottery, the number of extra games, and the lottery selection number (the total range of random numbers used in the lottery is “ 256 "). This bonus AT extra lottery table shows the selection values when the bonus AT extra lottery is averaged at a rate of once every five games, the number of extra games assigned to them and the lottery The correspondence with numbers is schematically shown. For example, when winning E2 is won, it is easy to select 10 extra games, and when winning G3, it is easy to select 30 additional games. The number 10 is easily selected. In this bonus AT extra lottery number table, there is no setting difference in the selection probability of each selected value (specifically, the determination is made only for the combination determination result having no setting difference (the combination determination result) It may be performed based on other conditions, in which case it may be performed without referring to the set value)). When one selected value is selected in the bonus AT extra lottery, the number of added games associated with the selected selected value is added to the number of AT games (the value of the AT game number counter). In addition, you may provide a setting difference in the selection probability of each selection value.

  In game mode 3, the number of AT games of 30 games granted to grant one AT stock as a minimum guarantee and the number of extra games acquired in the bonus AT extra lottery performed in game mode 3 The total number (the value of the AT game number counter in the final game) is converted into the AT stock number in the final game (game of the 40th game). Specifically, the AT game number counter value in the final game is divided by a predetermined number (for example, “30” corresponding to the number of games for one AT game, but can be changed as appropriate), and the value of the quotient (integer value). Are stored as an AT stock number (a quotient value is set in an AT stock number counter that manages the AT stock number). For example, when the AT game number counter value in the final game is “158”, 158 ÷ 30 = 5 remainder 8 is set, so “5” is set in the AT stock number counter.

  In the example of the lottery number shown in the bonus AT extra lottery table of FIG. 20, the expected value of the extra number of games in one bonus AT extra lottery is 15 (= (10 × 220 + 30 × 28 + 100 × 8) ÷ 256. ) Is set. Since the bonus lottery during the gaming mode 3 is a specification that is performed once every five games on average, the expected value of the additional number of AT games that can be acquired in 40 games in the gaming mode 3 is “120”. (= 15 × 40 ÷ 5), since the expected value of the AT game number counter value in the final game is “150” (= 30 + 120), the expected value of the AT stock number after the conversion process is “5” (= 150). ÷ 30).

  On the other hand, it is also possible to perform a lottery (also referred to as “T bonus lottery during bonus A”) for determining the extra number of AT stocks in the game mode 3 without performing bonus lottery extra lottery and conversion processing in the final game. is there. For example, a bonus lottery lottery in which “1” is added to the number of AT stock when winning is performed may be performed (in the case of non-winning, the number of AT stock is not added). In this case, when the expected value of the number of AT stocks that can be acquired between 40 games in the game mode 3 is set to “4” as in the above example, the total number of winnings in the bonus AT stock lottery in the game mode 3 is set. The expected value is “4”, that is, in the gaming mode 3, the bonus AT stock stock lottery is won four times on average.

  Therefore, even if an effect to notify the effect is given when the bonus lot stock lottery is won to improve the interest of the game, the number of times such an effect can be executed during the game mode 3 is average. Then, it will be limited to about 4 times. On the other hand, an bonus lottery bonus lottery and a conversion process in the final game are performed, and every time the number of extra games is determined by the bonus AT extra lottery, an effect that informs this (also referred to as an “AT game number extra effect”). ), The number of AT games can be increased (in the above example, the average is once in 5 games, so about 8 times in total). Therefore, it is possible to accurately increase the player's expectation for the addition of the AT stock number, and to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, in the example shown in the bonus AT extra lottery placement number table of FIG. 20, the minimum value of the extra game number determined in one bonus AT extra lottery is set to “10” and the maximum value is set to “100”. Has been. By setting the minimum value of the number of added games to “10”, if at least the bonus AT bonus lottery (addition effect of the AT game number) is performed three times in the game mode 3, the AT stock number is added by “1”. It is confirmed that In the game mode 3, since it is a specification that, on average, an extra lottery is performed during 8 bonus ATs, there is a high possibility that this lottery will be performed 3 times. Accordingly, it is possible to guarantee the minimum number of AT stocks acquired in the game mode 3 (in this case, 1) with a high probability. In addition, since the maximum value of the number of additional games determined in one bonus AT extra lottery is set to “100”, the maximum value of the AT stock that can be acquired in the game mode 3 is considerably large. Become. For example, if the bonus lottery during bonus AT is performed a total of 8 times in game mode 3 and the number of additional games “100” is determined each time, the total number of additional games for 8 times is “800”. When the added game number obtained by adding this and “30” is converted into the AT stock number, “27” is obtained (830 ÷ 30 = 27 remainder 20). Although there is a low probability that such a situation will occur, there is a possibility that such a situation will occur, so it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the large addition of the AT stock number. Even if the AT game number is added only once, if the added game number “100” is determined, the AT stock number is “4”, so the player expects a large addition of the AT stock number. It is possible to enhance the feeling.

  The AT extra game number effect is a voice effect, and the determined additional game number may not be determined. Further, the AT extra game number effect may be executed in a game in which the AT game number counter value exceeds a multiple of 30 instead of all the games in which the bonus AT extra bonus lottery is performed. The number and timing of executing the bonus lottery during the bonus AT may be determined in advance. By fixing the number of times, the minimum number of additional games is guaranteed, and by fixing the timing, the timing at which the player pays attention becomes clear. It is also possible to draw lots of AT stock during the bonus AT and convert the AT stock number to the number of AT games at the end of the bonus AT.

<< Second lottery for AT acquisition >>
Next, a specific example of the AT acquisition second lottery performed in the game mode 4 will be described with reference to FIG. In the second lottery for AT acquisition, when the game mode 2 is shifted to the game mode 4, the value of the winning navigation counter whose counter value is set to “8” is “1” every time the winning navigation is executed. It is executed when it is subtracted and reaches “0”. An example of a correspondence relationship between the selected values 0 and 1 (0 is not winning, 1 is winning) selected in the AT acquisition second lottery and the number of lotteries (the total range of random numbers used in the lottery is “256”) Are shown in the six AT acquisition second lottery numbers (from AT acquisition level 0 to AT acquisition level 5) in FIGS. 21 (A) to (F). As shown in the figure, in the second lottery table for each AT acquisition, no setting difference is provided for the selection probability of each selected value. In addition, each time the AT acquisition level is increased from “0” to “5” by one, the winning probability is set to be high. In particular, in the case of AT acquisition level 5, it is set to be sure to win. Yes.

  The second lottery for AT acquisition is performed only once in the game mode 4 when the value of the winning navigation counter reaches “0”. As a modification, the AT acquisition second lottery may be set to be executed at least once in the game mode 4 and at most 8 times (the number of times can be arbitrarily set). Specifically, the AT acquisition second lottery performed when the value of the winning navigation counter reaches “0” is the first one, and if the winning lot is determined there, the second and subsequent AT acquisition second lotteries are performed. There will be no lottery. On the other hand, if the first AT acquisition second lottery is not won, the second lottery for AT acquisition and AT acquisition is performed for the following seven games unless the previous game is won. Therefore, in the case where the player has not won by the end of the six games, a total of eight AT acquisition second lotteries are performed. In this modification, you may alert | report whether the 2nd privilege for AT acquisition was provided between seven games. Further, the AT acquisition second lottery may be performed in accordance with the combination determination result.

  During the period from when the value of the winning navigation counter is set to “8” until it reaches “0”, an effect corresponding to the AT acquisition level may be performed based on the result of the AT acquisition level upgrade lottery. For example, an image effect in which the background color is changed according to the AT acquisition level, specifically, a blue background image effect when the AT acquisition level is 0 or 1, an yellow background image effect when the AT acquisition level is 2, When the acquisition level is 3, the green background image effect may be executed, when the AT acquisition level is 4, the red background image effect may be executed, and when the AT acquisition level is 5, the rainbow background image effect may be executed.

《Specialized transition processing with AT addition》
Next, a specific example of the AT addition specialization transition process performed in the game mode 4 will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23 additionally. In the game mode 4, the AT extra lottery process, the game mode 5 transition lottery process, and the AT precursor game number setting process are performed as the AT extra special transition process performed during the execution of the AT game. The AT addition lottery process is performed for each game during an AT game in the game mode 4 (except for a game when a predetermined combination determination result (for example, YK number 16) is selected). In a process of executing a lottery (also referred to as “AT extra lottery”) for determining whether or not to grant a privilege, specifically, a privilege to be transferred to the game mode 6 (also referred to as “game mode 6 transfer privilege”). is there.

  An example of a correspondence relationship between the selected values 0 and 1 (0 is not winning, 1 is winning) and the number of lotteries (the total number range of random numbers used in the lottery is “256”) selected in this AT addition lottery, 22A and 22B, the two game modes 4AT are shown in the lottery selection number table. The game mode 4AT extra lottery table of FIG. 10A corresponds to the lottery group number “0”, and the game mode 4AT extra lottery table of FIG. This corresponds to the case where the number is “4”. As shown in the drawing, in the game mode 4AT extra lottery table, there is no set difference in the selection probability of each selected value. In addition, the winning probability is set lower than a game mode 5AT added lottery table to be described later. When winning in this AT extra lottery, a value (initial value = 0) of a predetermined counter (also referred to as “game mode 6 transition counter”) is added by “1”. In addition, the AT predictor game number setting process is performed, and the value (initial value = 0) of another counter (also referred to as “AT predictor game number counter”) is set to a predetermined value (for example, “5”). (The value may be determined by lottery etc.).

  When the AT predictor game number counter is set, the value of the AT predictor game number counter is decremented by “1” for each game, and when the value reaches “0”, the game mode 6 transition counter is set. A game mode 6 entry process is performed as a preparation process for shifting to the game mode 6 based on the value of. In the game mode 6 entry process, the game mode is set to the game mode 6 and “1” is added to the AT stock number counter. Also, the value (initial value = 0) of a counter for managing the number of staying games in game mode 6 (also referred to as “game mode 6 staying game number counter”) is set to “1”, and only the next one game The game mode 6 (single stay game mode 6) is shifted to a limited number.

  In addition, when the AT predictor game number counter is set, an effect (also referred to as a “predictor suggestion effect”) or a continuous action for suggesting that the game mode 6 transition privilege has been granted from the next game by the sub-control means. Production and the like are executed. Then, when the value of the AT predictive game number counter reaches “0”, an effect of notifying that the game has been won in the AT addition lottery (for example, a form of displaying “WIN” on the image display screen) In addition, at a predetermined timing (for example, when a betting operation is accepted or when a start lever operation is accepted) at the next game (game in the game mode 6), the AT is performed. An effect of notifying that the value of the stock number counter is incremented by “1” (for example, an effect of displaying the letter “V” on the image display screen is also referred to as “V effect”) is performed. In addition, when the game when the value of the AT predictor game number counter reaches “0” is a game in which a continuous effect is being executed, the WIN effect is not performed in the game, and the WIN effect is not performed in the game after the end of the continuous effect. May be performed. By doing so, it is possible to concentrate the player's consciousness on the continuous performance, and to give the player a sense that the WIN performance has been performed as a result (result) of the continuous performance.

  In the game mode 5 transition lottery process, each game during the AT game is executed in the game mode 4 (however, a game when a predetermined combination determination result (for example, YK number 16) is selected) is excluded. A lottery (also referred to as “game mode 5 transition lottery”) for determining whether or not to grant a predetermined privilege, specifically, a privilege to shift to game mode 5 (also referred to as “game mode 5 transition privilege”). It is a process to be executed. This game mode 5 transition lottery is executed, for example, in a game when the AT addition lottery in the game mode 4 is not won.

  An example of the correspondence relationship between the selected values 0 and 1 (0 is not won, 1 is won) and the number of lotteries (the whole range of random numbers used in the lottery is “256”) selected in the game mode 5 transition lottery FIG. 23A and FIG. 23B show the two game mode 5 transition lottery numbers. The game mode 5 transition lottery table in FIG. 11A corresponds to the lottery group number “0”, and the game mode 5 transition lottery table in FIG. This corresponds to the case where the number is “6”. As shown in the drawing, in each game mode 5 transition lottery selection number table, there is no setting difference in the selection probability of each selection value. When winning in this game mode 5 transition lottery, an AT predictor game number setting process is performed, and the value of the AT predictor game number counter is set to a predetermined value (for example, “3”). You may decide).

  When the AT predictor game number counter is set, the value of the AT predictor game number counter is decremented by “1” every time thereafter, and when the value reaches “0”, the game mode is set to the game mode 5 The game is shifted from the next game to the game mode 5. Also, when the AT early warning game number counter is set, the warning suggestion effect is executed by the sub-control means from the next game. In the game mode 5 transition lottery, a plurality of selection values corresponding to the winning are provided (for example, 1 to 4), and the winning probabilities in the extra lottery performed in the game mode 5 are set differently according to the selection values. May be. Even while the AT predictive game number counter is set and counted, AT addition lottery processing and game mode 5 transition lottery processing are performed, and if a win is made, the results are stocked. In the AT precursor game number setting process, when the AT extra lottery is won, when the game mode 5 transition lottery is won, or when these stocks exist, the AT predictor game number counter value is “0”. Only done when. At this time, if there is the number of precursor games set earlier, the number of precursor games set later is set when returning to the game mode 4 after the completion of the game modes 5 and 6.

  When a predetermined combination determination result (for example, YK number 16) is selected in the execution period of the AT game in the game mode 4, processing different from the above is performed. In other words, a predetermined flag (also referred to as “addition special flag”) for managing the possibility of transition to game mode 6 (game mode 6 of continuous stay) is set to “1”, and the game mode 6 transition counter The value is set to “1”. Further, the value of the AT predictive game number counter is also set to “1”.

  When the AT predictor game number counter is set to “1”, the value of the AT predictor game number counter is subtracted by “1” in the game, so that the value reaches “0”. A game mode 6 entry process is performed at. In the game mode 6 entry process at this time, the game mode is set to the game mode 6 and “1” is added to the AT stock number counter. Further, “32” is set to the value of the game mode 6 stay game number counter, and the next game is shifted to the game mode 6 (game mode 6 of continuous stay). In a game in which a predetermined combination determination result is selected, an effect that suggests that an advantageous state occurs (the effect may be the same effect as the WIN effect or an effect different from the above effect) It may be executed by the control means.

<< Processing in Game Mode 5 >>
Next, a specific example of processing performed in the game mode 5 will be described with additional reference to FIG. In the game mode 5, the AT addition lottery process similar to that performed in the game mode 4 is performed. This AT extra lottery process is a process of executing the AT extra lottery for each game (for example, when the start lever operation is accepted) during the game mode 5. An example of a correspondence relationship between the selected values 0 and 1 (0 is not won, 1 is won) and the number of lotteries (the whole number range of random numbers used in the lottery is “256”) selected in this AT addition lottery 24 (A) and (B) are shown in the two game modes 5AT added lottery table.

  The game mode 5AT extra lottery table in FIG. 10A corresponds to the lottery group number “0”, and the game mode 5AT extra lottery table in FIG. This corresponds to the case where the number is “4”. As shown in the drawing, in the game mode 5AT extra lottery table, there is no set difference in the selection probability of each selected value. The winning probability is set higher than the game mode 4AT added lottery table. When winning by this AT addition lottery, in the game, the value of the game mode 6 transition counter is incremented by “1”, and the game mode 6 entry process is performed. In the game mode 6 entry process, the game mode is set to the game mode 6 and “1” is added to the AT stock number counter. Also, the value of the game mode 6 stay game number counter is set to “1”, and the game mode 6 (single stay game mode 6) is shifted to the next one game only.

  During the game mode 5, continuous effects are executed by the sub-control means. Further, when winning in the AT addition lottery in the game mode 5, the WIN effect is performed in the game, and the V effect is performed when the start lever operation is accepted for the next game. If none of the AT addition lotteries in which there is a chance to be performed multiple times during the game mode 5 is won, the game mode is set to the game mode 4 in the final game in the game mode 5, and the game starts from the next game. Transition to mode 4.

<< Processing in Game Mode 6 >>
Next, a specific example of processing performed in the game mode 6 will be described with additional reference to FIG. The flow of processing performed on the main control means side during the game mode 6 is common when the additional specialization flag is set to “1” and when the additional specialization flag is not set to “1”. However, the specific contents of the process are slightly different. Specifically, in any case, AT stock addition processing is performed. This AT stock addition process is a lottery (“AT stock number counter addition lottery”) for determining a numerical value (also referred to as “additional AT stock number”) to be added to the value of the AT stock number counter in each game in the game mode 6. Is also referred to as "." This AT stock number counter addition lottery is performed only once for one game when the additional special flag is not set to “1”, and when the additional special flag is set to “1”. Each game is played for 32 games. That is, in both cases, the processing contents are the same in that the AT stock number counter addition lottery is performed, so that a common processing program can be used. Therefore, compared to the case where different lottery processes are performed using separate processing programs, the amount of data that must be stored can be reduced, so there is less risk of squeezing the storage capacity of the ROM or the like. . However, the winning probability in the AT stock number counter addition lottery differs depending on whether or not the additional specialization flag is set to “1” (the winning probability is higher when the additional specialization flag is set to “1”). Is set to be high).

  The AT stock number counter addition lottery number table (addition special flag = 0, lottery group number 3) in FIG. 25A shows the AT stock when the AT stock number extra special flag is not set to “1”. The number 0 to 3 selected in the number counter addition lottery (respectively associated with the additional AT stock number 0 to 3) and the lottery number (the total number range of random numbers used in the lottery is “256”) An example of correspondence is shown. The AT stock number counter addition lottery number table (addition special flag = 1, lottery group number 3) in FIG. 25B shows the AT stock when the AT stock number extra special flag is set to “1”. An example of a correspondence relationship between selection values 0 to 3 selected in the number counter addition lottery and the lottery number is shown. Both of the AT stock number counter addition lottery number tables correspond to the case where the lottery group number is “3”.

  As shown in the drawing, in each AT stock number counter addition lottery selection number table, there is no setting difference in the selection probability of each selection value. In addition, the winning probability (probability of selecting one of the selected values 1 to 3) is higher when the additional specialization flag is set to “1” than when it is not set. Is set. When the AT stock number counter addition lottery is performed, the additional AT stock number (for example, “2” when the selected value is 2) corresponding to the selected value is added to the value of the AT stock number counter. The In the game mode 6, the value of the game mode 6 stay game number counter is decremented by “1” every game, and when the value reaches “0”, the game mode is set to the game mode 4 in the game. Transition from the next game to game mode 4 is made.

  In the game mode 6, regarding the processing (effect) performed on the sub-control means side, there are many differences depending on whether or not the additional specialization flag is set to “1”, but there are also similarities. As a similar point, when an AT stock number counter addition lottery is won and the value of the AT stock number counter is added, a notice effect (for example, V effect) is announced in the game. . In addition, the notification effect in that case can be given as a similar point that the number of times of the added numerical value is performed in the game. However, if the game in the game mode 6 where the additional specialization flag is not set to “1” and the game is staying for one game only is a game in which a continuous production is being executed, the number of AT stocks in the game Even if the value of the AT stock counter is added as a result of the counter addition lottery, the notification effect may not be performed in the game, but the notification effect may be performed in the game after the end of the continuous effect. This makes it possible to concentrate the player's consciousness on the continuous performance when the probability of winning in the AT stock counter addition lottery is low and the specialization flag for addition is not set to “1”. . Note that, as described above, the AT stock announcement (V effect) that is given when the AT extra lottery in the game modes 4 and 5 is won is performed in the game mode 6. Therefore, when winning in the AT stock number counter addition lottery in the game mode 6, the announcement of the AT stock given by the winning is the announcement of the AT stock given by the AT extra lottery in the gaming modes 4 and 5. Done later.

  On the other hand, as a difference, there is an effect that is performed only when the additional specialization flag is set to “1”. For example, if the extra special flag is set to “1”, the second AT game is being played while staying in the game mode 6 (in the special zone where the addition of the AT stock number is advantageously performed). An effect (also referred to as “specialized zone effect”) is performed. In addition, in the game mode 6, there may be a continuous effect over a plurality of games, and in the game where the continuous effect is not executed when the value of the AT stock number counter is added in the game in which the continuous effect is being executed. A notice effect different from the case where the value of the AT stock number counter is added (for example, an image + lamp + sound is notified when the continuous effect is not executed, but only the sound is notified when the continuous effect is executed). Furthermore, at a predetermined timing (for example, when a bet operation is accepted or when a start lever operation is accepted) of the first game that has shifted to the game mode 6, the second AT game is started (the transition to the special zone). A notification effect (also referred to as “specialized zone start effect”) is performed. By notifying that the value of the AT stock number counter has been added even during execution of the continuous production, the player's player is always (without being interrupted by the continuous production) added to the AT stock number. It is possible to attract interest. In addition, this makes it possible for the player to have a sense that an increase in the number of AT stocks frequently occurs, so that gameability is also improved.

  As described above, when the specialization flag for addition is not set to “1”, the AT in the game mode 6 entry process when the game bet operation is accepted in the game mode 6 or when the start lever operation is accepted. A V effect is made to notify that the value of the stock counter is incremented by “1”. Even when the additional specialization flag is set to “1”, it is common that the value of the AT stock number counter is incremented by “1” in the game mode 6 entry process. A similar V effect may be performed when a bet operation is accepted for the first game or when a start lever operation is accepted. However, when the additional specialization flag is set to “1”, the special zone start production is executed at the same timing, so the V production at this timing (the AT stock number counter in the game mode 6 entry process). The V effect for notifying that the value has been added by “1” may not be performed. As a result, the player's consciousness can be concentrated on the special zone start effect.

《Game mode 7 entry processing》
Next, the game mode 7 entry process that is performed when the value of the AT game number counter reaches “0” in the game mode 4 will be described. In this game mode 7 entry process, whether the AT continuation flag for managing the continuation of the AT game is set to “1” (indicating that the AT game is continued) or “0” (the AT game is continued) It is determined whether or not Whether or not the AT continuation flag is set is determined based on several conditions, but is often determined based on a result of a predetermined lottery (also referred to as “AT continuation lottery”). In this AT continuous lottery, one winning value is selected from a plurality of selected values (for example, 0 to 4), and the winning value is a predetermined counter (also referred to as “AT continuation determination counter”) (initial value). Value = 0). Note that the AT continuation lottery is performed based on the value of the AT level counter, and the AT continuation flag is set to “1” when any numerical value of 1 to 4 is selected as the winning value. The value of the AT level counter can be set, for example, within a numerical range of 0 to 4 (initial value = 0), and the larger the numerical value, the winning probability (1 to 9) in the AT continuous lottery during the game mode 7 entry process The probability that one of the winning values of 4 is selected) is set to be high. The value of the AT level counter is set to any value when the AT game of 30 games starts, and a new value is set according to various conditions thereafter.

<< Processing in Game Mode 7 >>
Next, a specific example of processing performed in the game mode 7 will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27 additionally. In the AT continuation determination game in the game mode 7, AT continuation lottery (the selection value is the same as the AT continuation lottery in the game mode 7 entry process may be changed) is performed by the main control means. The AT continuous lottery in the game mode 7 is performed based on the combination determination result (may be limited to the combination determination result having no setting difference), and when the winning is made (any one of the selection values 1 to 4 is selected) The selected value is added to the value of the AT continuation determination counter. Also, if the AT continuation flag is “0” at that time (not won in the AT continuation lottery during the game mode 7 entry process and also won in the AT continuation lottery up to the previous game in the game mode 7) If this is not the case), the AT continuation flag is set to “1” and the value of the AT level counter is incremented by “1”. By adding the value of the AT level counter, the winning probability in the AT continuous lottery performed during the next game mode 7 entry process is increased, and as a result, the player has the privilege that the AT game is easily continued. It has been granted. It should be noted that the AT game is not determined to be continued at the time of transition to the game mode 7 and that the AT game is determined to be continued by the AT continuous lottery in the game mode 7 is referred to as “AT pullback”. Is also referred to.

  In the final game in the game mode 7, the game mode to be transferred next is determined based on the value of the AT continuation flag and the value of the AT continuation determination counter. Specifically, when the AT continuation flag is “0”, the AT game is not continued, and the next game is shifted to the game mode 0. On the other hand, when the AT continuation flag is “1”, it is determined whether to shift to the game mode 4 or the game mode 8 according to the value of the AT continuation determination counter. That is, when the value of the AT continuation determination counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (eg, “3”), the next game is shifted to the game mode 8, and when it is less than the predetermined value, the next game is shifted to the game mode 4. When a specific combination determination result (for example, middle cherries) is selected in the game mode 7, an advantageous result is obtained by the AT continuous lottery in the game (for example, the winning value 3 or the winning value 4 is always It is determined that the AT game is selected and it is determined that the game will be continued, and that the game mode 7 is followed by the game mode 8). Hereinafter, the selection of a specific combination determination result in the game mode 7 is also referred to as “specific combination allocation”.

  Further, during the game mode 7, the sub-control means produces an effect with a predetermined pattern. As examples of such effect patterns, FIG. 26 shows three image effect patterns. FIG. 26A shows one effect pattern in the case where it is already determined that the AT game will be continued at the time of transition to the game mode 7 (also referred to as “when AT continuation is confirmed at the time of entry”). ing. In this example, from the first game in game mode 7 to the game immediately before the final game (seventh game), an effect indicating that the AT game is to be continued, for example, a friend character and an enemy character The battle effect which displays the battle image of the mode which fights is performed continuously. In addition, at the timing of the end of the game of the seventh game (for example, when all reels are stopped), an effect that notifies that the AT game is not continued, for example, a defeat effect that indicates that the teammate character has been defeated, is performed. An effect of notifying the end of the game, for example, an effect of displaying an end image (see FIG. 27A) indicating the result (total number of acquisitions) of the AT game is performed. Then, at the timing of the game start of the final game (8th game) in the game mode 7 (for example, when a bet operation or start lever operation is accepted), an effect that notifies that the AT game is continued, for example, defeat After the cheering image (see FIG. 27 (B)) in which another teammate character A cheers to the teamed friend character, a revived image (see FIG. 27 (C)) in which the defeated teammate character is restored is displayed. Thereafter, a revival effect A for displaying a victory image (see FIG. 27D) for winning the enemy character is performed.

  In addition, in the case of AT continuation confirmation at the time of entry, battle effects are continuously performed from the first game to the seventh game (the final game in this case), and the victory effect is performed at the timing of the game end of the seventh game. There is also a production pattern.

  FIG. 26 (B) shows a case where it is not determined that the AT game is continued at the time of transition to the game mode 7 and it is determined that the AT game is continued during the game mode 7 (AT pullback). In the case of ()). In this example, battle effects are continuously performed from the first game to the seventh game in the game mode 7 as in the case of FIG. In addition, the defeat effect and the end effect are similarly performed at the timing of the game end of the seventh game. Then, in the eighth game (final game) in the game mode 7, as an effect of notifying that the AT game will be continued, an effect different from the resurrection effect A, for example, another teammate character for the defeated teammate character. After the cheering image (see FIG. 27 (B)) in which B cheers, a resurrection effect B is displayed in which a resurrection image in which the teammate character is resurrected and a winning image that wins the enemy character are displayed in sequence.

  The revival effect B is performed only in the case of AT pullback, and may be a dedicated revival effect in this case. As described above, when AT pullback occurs, the value of the AT level counter is incremented by “1”, and the winning situation in the AT continuous lottery performed during the next game mode 7 entry process is increased. It has become. For this reason, it is possible to inform the player of this by performing the resurrection effect B exclusively for AT pullback. Moreover, since the expectation of the player who wishes the revival effect B to be performed after the end effect can be enhanced, it is possible to lead to an increase in the interest of the game (not the friend character A but the friend character B is cheering) You can tell it by sending it). It should be noted that the revival effect B is performed only when the AT pullback is caused by the specific role assignment, particularly in the case of the AT pullback, and may be a dedicated revival effect in this case.

  FIG. 26 (C) shows a case where it is not determined that the AT game is continued at the time of transition to the game mode 7, and it is not determined that the AT game is continued even during the game mode 7 ( One effect pattern in the case of non-continuation of AT) is shown. In this example, battle effects are continuously performed from the first game in the game mode 7 to the seventh game (final game in this case). Then, at the timing of the game end of the seventh game, a defeat effect and an end effect are performed. In this case, the revival effect is not performed.

《Display alert image》
Next, the display of a warning image will be described with additional reference to FIG. The slot machine 1 is configured to display a caution image for preventing the player from getting into the game (the player continues the game beyond his / her ability). FIG. 28A shows an example in which a warning image is displayed by the image display device. In this example, the alert image is displayed large at the center on the display screen so that the player can easily recognize it (the display position is not limited to the center). Further, in order for the player to recognize that the alert image is displayed, the alert image is continuously displayed for a predetermined period (for example, at least 3 seconds) after the display is started. .

  The alert image can be displayed at various timings. Here, with reference to the timing chart shown in FIG. 26, an example in which an alert image is displayed at the timing when the AT game ends (during execution of the end effect in the game mode 7) will be described. First, a correspondence example in the case of AT non-continuation in FIG. When the AT is not continued, the end effect is performed when the AT game is actually ended without being continued. In this case, as shown in FIG. 28B, a warning image is displayed at the center of the end image. Further, once the alert image is displayed, the display is continued for 3 seconds. Even if the next game starts (bet operation or start lever operation) and is switched from the end image to the image in the normal game, the alert image continues to be displayed at the center of the image in the normal game. Like that. Since the end image is displayed when it becomes a big break in the game flow that the AT game ends, it is possible to effectively prevent the player from getting into the game by displaying an alert image there. Is possible.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 26A and 26B, the end effect when the revival effect is performed is a fake effect that suggests that the situation is different from the actual situation. Will continue. Therefore, since the intention to display the alert image when the AT game is ended, the alert image is not displayed during execution of the end effect. However, if no alert image is displayed in this case, the player knows that the end effect at this time is a fake effect. Therefore, as in the case of non-continuation of AT, in this case as well, a warning image may be displayed at the center of the end image. In either case, displaying the alert image in the same manner makes it difficult to determine whether or not the AT game is to be continued based on the end effect.

  Further, even when the alert image is displayed in the end effect when the revival effect is performed, the display can be continuously performed for 3 seconds from the start of the display (this enables the processing to be shared). For example, the alert image may be continuously displayed even after the next game is started and the end effect is switched to the resurrection effect without waiting for the alert image to be displayed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 28C, it is possible to continue to display a large alert image at the center of the display image of the rebirth effect (here, the cheering image). However, since the center part (characteristic part) of a cheering image will be covered with a caution image if it does so, the cheering image which the ally character B sends cheering is displayed, or the cheering image which the ally character B sends cheering is displayed. It becomes difficult for the player to know what is displayed. Therefore, when the cheering image is displayed, as shown in FIG. 28D, the alert image is displayed at the corner of the screen so that the player can clearly see that the cheering image is displayed. May be. This allows the player to clearly recognize that the revival effect (in this case, revival effect B) is being performed even if the alert image is continuously displayed. (Give the player the joy of being able to pull back the AT). Note that, as shown in FIG. 28B, the alert image is not displayed in the center of the end image, and from the beginning, the same display as the display position shown in the corner of the end image (FIG. 28D) is performed. (Position) may be displayed (this eliminates the need to change the display position of the alert image). When the cheering image is displayed, the display of the alert image may be stopped (it may not be displayed for 3 seconds). Moreover, in order to ensure the display for 3 seconds, you may provide the period which cannot be operated for 3 seconds. In this case, even if an operation is performed during an inoperable period, the next game is not started (bet operation or start lever operation), and is not switched to a normal game image or a cheering image.

[Main control processing]
Hereinafter, the game progress control process and the timer interrupt process among the control processes performed in the main control means 100 of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 36. In the following description, some general CPU registers and flags may be described. These are briefly described here. The A register is a dedicated register used for setting data used for calculation and setting a calculation result. The B register, C register, D register, E register, H register, and L register are general purpose registers that can be used for various purposes, and are also used as pair registers (BC register, DE register, and HL register). The R register is a register that stores a predetermined counter value that is sequentially updated. The F register is a register for storing a predetermined condition resulting from the operation, and several bits thereof are configured as a carry flag, a zero flag, and a second zero flag. The carry flag is a flag that is set ("1" is stored) when a carry occurs as a result of the calculation, and the zero flag is set ("1" is set when the previous calculation result is "0"). Flag to be stored. The second zero flag is set (“1” is stored) when the data is “0” when data is set in a predetermined register (for example, A register), and the zero flag is set ( This flag is also set ("1" is stored) even when "1" is stored).

<Game progress control processing>
The game progress control process is a basic process that is repeatedly executed during a game. As shown in FIG. 29, the game progress control process waits in that state until the operation of the start lever 25 is accepted (step S1). A determination process is performed (step S2). In this combination determination process, a combination determination result (YK number) is selected based on the random value generated by the 16-bit random number RL0. Information on the selected combination determination result is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63.

  After performing the combination determining process, a game mode common start process is performed (step S3). This game mode common start process is a process that is performed in common regardless of the game mode (details are omitted). After the game mode common start process, the game mode start process is performed (step S4). The game mode start process is a general term for each start process performed for each set game mode. The process at the start of each game mode will be described in detail later by taking as an example a process at the time of 4 levers in the game mode, a process at the time of 5 levers of the game mode, a process at the time of 6 levers of the game mode, and a process at the time of 7 levers of the game mode.

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

  After the push navigation process is completed, a turning start process is performed (step S9). Specifically, the rotation state from the start of rotation of each reel to the constant speed state is managed. Next, a rotating cylinder stop process is performed (step S10). Specifically, when a stop switch operation is received, a stop possible position is determined according to the received timing (push position or push order) and the result of the combination determination, and from the deceleration of the reel to the stop. Performs processing to manage the rotation state. After performing the spinning stop process, a process at the end of each game mode (process performed for each set game mode after the reel stops) is performed (step S11). The processing at the end of each game mode will be described in detail later by taking, as an example, processing at game mode 4 all-stop, game mode 5 all-stop processing, game mode 6 all-stop processing, and game mode 7 all-stop processing. Describe. When the end processing for each game mode is completed, processing at the end of common game mode (processing commonly performed after reel stop regardless of the set game mode) is performed (step S12), and the process returns to step S1.

  Next, the game mode 4 lever time process and the game mode 4 all stop process will be described as an example of the game mode start process and the game mode end process. These are processes performed while the game mode 4 is staying. In the game mode 4 lever process, as shown in FIG. 30A, first, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning navigation counter is “0” (step S101). Here, if the value of the winning navigation counter is not “0” (the period from the transition to the game mode 4 to the execution of eight winning navigations corresponds to this case), the process proceeds to step S102, and AT Perform acquisition level upgrade processing. Specifically, the above-described AT acquisition level upgrade lottery is performed, and when a winning value higher than the AT acquisition level value at that time is obtained, the winning value is stored as a new AT acquisition level value. .

  Next, it is determined whether or not the push order bell has been won (step S103). Here, when the push order bell is won, the value of the winning navigation counter is decremented by “1” (step S104), and it is determined whether or not the winning navigation counter value is “0” (step S105). . If the value of the winning navigation counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S106, and AT acquisition processing is performed. Specifically, the above-described second lottery for AT acquisition is performed according to the value of the AT acquisition level, and when winning, “30” is set in the AT game number counter. In addition, as described above, as a modification, in the case where the second lottery for AT acquisition at this time was not won, the second lottery for AT acquisition was performed seven times at a maximum each time until winning and won. In the game at the time, “30” may be set in the AT game number counter. When the AT acquisition process is completed, the process returns from the game mode 4 lever process. If the push order bell is not won in step S103, the process returns without performing steps S104 to S106. If the winning navigation counter value is not “0” in step S105, the process of step SS106 is performed. Return without.

  On the other hand, if the value of the winning navigation counter is “0” in the first step S101, the process proceeds to step S107, and it is determined whether or not the value of the AT predictive game number counter is “0”. Here, when the value of the AT predictive game number counter is “0”, it is determined whether or not YK number 16 (replay G1) is selected in the combination determination (step S108). Then, the process proceeds to step S109. If the value of the AT predictive game number counter is not “0” in step S107, the process proceeds directly to step S109. In step S109, an extra process is performed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30 (B), AT addition lottery is performed (step S116), and it is determined whether or not the winning is made (step S117). Here, in the case of winning, the process proceeds to step S118, the value of the game mode 6 transition counter is incremented by “1”, and the process returns. In the case of non-winning, the process returns.

  After the AT addition lottery, the process proceeds to step S110 in FIG. 30A, and a game mode 5 transition lottery process is performed. This game mode 5 transition lottery process is a process that is executed when the AT addition lottery in step S116 is not won, and specifically, a game mode 5 transition lottery is performed. After the lottery process for transition to the game mode 5, the process proceeds to step S111, and an AT predictive game number setting process is performed. This AT precursor game number setting process is performed when an AT addition lottery is won and when a game mode 5 transition lottery is won. Specifically, a predetermined value (for example, “5” when the AT extra lottery is won, “3” when the game mode 5 transition lottery is won) is set in the AT predictive game number counter. When the AT-predictor game number setting process is followed, the process returns from the game mode 4 lever process.

  In addition, when the YK number 16 is selected in the determination of step S108, “1” is set to the additional specialization flag (step S112), and the value of the game mode 6 transition counter is set to “1” (step S112). In step S113), the value of the AT predictive game number counter is set to “1” (step S114), and the process returns from the start processing for each game mode.

  Next, in the game mode 4 all stop processing, as shown in FIG. 31A, first, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning navigation counter is “0” (step S121). If the value of the winning navigation counter is not “0”, the game mode 4 all-stop process is terminated and the process returns. When the value of the winning navigation counter is “0”, the value of the AT game number counter is decremented by “1” (step S122), and the value of the AT predictive game number counter is larger than “0” (during AT) It is determined whether or not the precursor game number counter is being set (step S123). If the value of the AT predictor game number counter is greater than “0”, the value of the AT predictor game number counter is decremented by “1” (step S124), and the value of the AT predictor game number counter is It is determined whether or not “0” has been reached (step S125).

  If the value of the AT predictor game number counter is not “0” in this determination, the game mode 4 all-stop process is terminated and the process returns, and the value of the AT predictor game number counter is “0”. In this case, the process proceeds to step S126, and it is determined whether or not the value of the game mode 6 transition counter is greater than “0”. Here, if the value of the game mode 6 transition counter is not greater than “0”, the game mode is set to the game mode 5 (step S127), the process for the game mode 4 all-stop is terminated, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the value of the game mode 6 transition counter is larger than “0”, the process proceeds to step S128, and game mode 6 entry processing is performed.

  In this game mode 6 entry process, as shown in FIG. 31B, first, the game mode is set to the game mode 6 (step S131). Next, “1” is added to the AT stock number counter (step S132), and it is determined whether or not the additional specialization flag is set to “1” (step S133). Here, if the additional specialization flag is set to “1”, the process proceeds to step S134, the value of the game mode 6 stay game number counter is set to “32”, and the process returns. If it is not set to “1”, the process proceeds to step S135, the game mode 6 stay game number counter is set to “1”, and the process returns. After the game mode 6 entry process, the game mode 4 all stop process is terminated and the process returns.

  If the value of the AT predictive game number counter is not greater than “0” in the determination in step S123 of FIG. 31A, the process proceeds to step S129, and whether the value of the AT game number counter is “0”. Determine whether or not. If the value of the AT game number counter is not “0”, the game mode 4 all-stop process is terminated and the process returns. On the other hand, if the value of the AT game number counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S130, and a game mode 7 entry process is performed. After the game mode 7 entry process is executed, the game mode 4 all stop process is terminated and the process returns. Although not shown, in the case where the value of the winning navigation counter is “0” in the determination in step S121 and the game is not won in the AT acquisition process in step S106, the game mode is set to game mode 0. Is set (when the second lottery for AT acquisition is performed only once, the game mode 0 is set based on the fact that it has been shifted to the lottery. Based on the fact that the lottery is not won at the end, the game mode 0 is set). In this embodiment, even if the number of AT games is 0, the game mode 7 entry process is not performed if the value of the AT predictive game number counter is larger than “0”. In other words, if the AT addition lottery is won or the transition to the game mode 5 is confirmed, the AT game is extended until a series of processes such as the AT addition and the transition to the game mode is completed. By doing so, it becomes possible for the player to confirm all the results for the profit given by the lottery or the like.

  In the game mode 7 entry process, as shown in FIG. 32A, first, it is determined whether or not the value of the AT stock determination counter is “0” (step S141). This AT stock determination counter is set to an initial value “23” when “30” is set to the AT game number counter while the game mode 4 is staying. If the value of the AT stock determination counter is not “0” in this determination, the process proceeds to step S142 to determine whether or not the value of the AT stock number counter is “0”. Here, if the value of the AT stock number counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S143, and AT continuous lottery processing is performed. In this AT continuous lottery process, as shown in FIG. 32B, an AT continuous lottery is performed (step S156), the winning value is added to the AT continuation determination counter (step S157), and the process returns.

  With the return from the AT continuation lottery process, the process proceeds to step S144 in FIG. 32A to determine whether or not the value of the AT continuation determination counter is “1” or more. Here, when the value of the AT continuation determination counter is “1” or more, the AT continuation flag is set to “1” (step S145), and the process proceeds to step S1451, and when it is not “1” or more. The process proceeds directly to step S1451. In step S1451, a lottery for determining the number of stay games in game mode 7 (also referred to as “stay game number determination lottery”) is performed. In this lottery, when “1” is set in the AT continuation flag, either “7 (winning effect is performed (resurrection effect is not performed))” or “8 (resurrection effect is performed)” If “1” is not set in the AT continuation flag, “7” is determined. In step S146 after the lottery, "7" or "8" (the numerical value can be changed as appropriate) is set in the game mode 7 stay game number counter (counter that manages the number of games that can stay in the game mode 7). After this setting, the game mode is set to the game mode 7 (step S147), the game mode 7 entry process is terminated, and the process returns.

  On the other hand, if the value of the AT stock determination counter is “0” in the determination of step S141 in FIG. 32A (satisfied when the AT continues multiple times), the process proceeds to step S148. Add “1” to the value of the AT stock number counter. Next, “23” is set in the AT stock determination counter (step S 149), and further, “3” is set in the AT continuation determination counter (step S 150), and the process proceeds to step S 144 (the game mode 8 is entered). Rights are granted). In this case, the AT continuous lottery process is not performed. If the AT stock counter is not “0” in the determination in step S142 of FIG. 32A, the process proceeds to step S151, and “1” is set in the AT continuation determination counter. Next, “12” is set in the game mode 7 stay game number counter (step S152), and “1” is set in the AT continuation flag (step S153), and the process proceeds to step S147. Also in this case, the AT continuous lottery process is not performed. By the way, when the process proceeds to step S151, an effect at the time of staying in the game mode 7 is not the battle effect shown in FIG. 26, but a story effect that shows the original animation is performed over 12 games.

  Next, game mode 5 lever time processing and game mode 5 all-stop processing will be described as other examples of game mode start processing and game mode end processing. These are processes performed while the game mode 5 is staying. In the game mode 5-lever process, as shown in FIG. 33A, an extra process is performed (step S160). This extra process has the contents shown in FIG. 30 (B), and the AT extra lottery is performed. In the case of winning, the value of the game mode 6 transition counter is incremented by “1”, and in the case of non-winning Return as it is. With the return from this addition process, the game mode 5 lever process is also completed and the process returns.

  In the game mode 5 all-stop process, as shown in FIG. 33B, it is first determined whether or not the value of the game mode 6 transition counter is greater than “0” (step S161). Here, if the value of the game mode 6 transition counter is not greater than “0”, the process proceeds to step S162, where the game mode 5 stay game number counter (the counter that manages the number of games that can stay in the game mode 5 is When shifting to the game mode 5, a predetermined value, for example, “3” (which may be determined by lottery or the like) is subtracted from “1”. Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the game mode 5 stay game number counter is “0” (step S163). Here, if the value of the game mode 5 staying game number counter is “0”, the game mode is set to the game mode 4 (step S164), the game mode 5 all-stop process is terminated, and the process returns.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S163 that the value of the game mode 5 stay game number counter is not “0”, the game mode 5 all-stop process is terminated and the process returns. If it is determined in step S161 that the value of the game mode 6 transition counter is greater than “0”, the process proceeds to step S165 to perform the game mode 6 entry process described above. Then, after the game mode 6 entry process is executed, the game mode 5 all stop process is terminated and the process returns.

  Next, game mode 6 lever time processing and game mode 6 all stop time processing will be described as another example of game mode start processing and game mode end processing. These are processes performed while the game mode 6 is staying. In the game mode 6 lever process, an AT stock addition process is performed as shown in FIG. 34 (A) (step S170). Specifically, the above-described AT stock number counter addition lottery is performed, and the added AT stock number corresponding to the selected value is added to the value of the AT stock number counter. After execution of this AT stock addition process, the game mode 6-lever process is terminated and the process returns.

  In the game mode 6 all-stop process, as shown in FIG. 34B, first, the value of the game mode 6 stay game number counter is decremented by “1” (step S171). Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the game mode 6 stay game number counter is “0” (step S172). Here, when the value of the game mode 6 stay game number counter is “0”, the game mode 6 transition counter is cleared (step S173), and the additional specialization flag is cleared (step S174). Then, the game mode is set to the game mode 4 (step S175), the game mode 6 all stop processing is terminated, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the value of the game mode 6 stay game number counter is not “0” in the determination in step S172, the processing in steps S173 to S175 is not performed, and the processing in the game mode 6 all stop is terminated and the process returns.

  Next, a game mode 7 lever time process and a game mode 7 all stop process will be described as yet another example of the game mode start process and the game mode end process. These are processes performed while the game mode 7 stays following the game mode 7 entry process described above. In the game mode 7-lever process, as shown in FIG. 35A, first, AT continuous lottery process is performed (step S181). Specifically, AT continuous lottery is performed, and the winning value is set in the AT continuation determination counter (see FIG. 32B). Next, it is determined whether or not the AT continuation flag is “0” (step S182). If the AT continuation flag is “0”, the process proceeds to step S183, where it is determined whether or not the value of the AT continuation determination counter is “1” or more, and if it is “1” or more ( If winning in the AT continuous lottery in step S181 corresponds to this case), the AT continuation flag is set to “1” (step S184).

  Next, “1” is added to the value of the game mode 7 stay game number counter (step S185). This is a process for securing a game (an additional game) for executing a revival effect when the AT continuous lottery is won in the game mode 7 stay game. Thereafter, the value of the AT level counter is incremented by “1” (step S186), the game mode 7 lever time processing is terminated, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the AT continuation flag is not “0” in the determination in step S182, and if the value of the AT continuation determination counter is not “1” or more in the determination in step S183, the subsequent processing is not performed. The game mode 7 lever time processing is ended and the process returns.

  In the game mode 7 all-stop process, as shown in FIG. 35B, first, the value of the game mode 7 stay game number counter is decremented by “1” (step S191). Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the game mode 7 stay game number counter is “0” (step S192). Here, when the value of the game mode 7 stay game number counter is “0”, it is determined whether or not the AT continuation flag is “1” (step S193), and when it is “1”. Further, it is determined whether or not the value of the AT continuation determination counter is “3” or more (step S194). Here, when the value of the AT continuation determination counter is “3” or more, the game mode is set to the game mode 8 (step S198), and the process proceeds to step S199. On the other hand, if the value of the AT continuation determination counter is not "3" or more, "30" is added to the AT game number counter (step S195), the AT continuation flag is cleared (step S196), and the game mode Is set to the game mode 4 (step S197), and the process proceeds to step S199.

  In step S199, the value of the AT stock determination counter is subtracted by the value of the AT continuation determination counter (in the case of AT continuation, since the value of the AT continuation determination counter is always “1” or more, AT As the time continues, the AT stock determination counter approaches “0”). Next, the AT continuation determination counter is cleared (step S200). Further, the value of the AT stock number counter is decremented by “1” (step S201), the process when the game mode 7 is completely stopped is terminated, and the process returns. If the AT continuation flag is not “1” in the determination in step S193, the game mode is set to the game mode 0 (step S202), the game mode 7 all-stop process is terminated, and the process returns. If the value of the game mode 7 stay game number counter is not “0” in the determination in step S192, the game mode 7 all-stop process is terminated as it is, and the process returns.

  In the game mode 7, the player plays the game while expecting that the victory effect will be finally executed (AT is continued). As described above, when the victory effect is executed, the AT is pulled back (when the victory effect is performed after the resurrection effect B), and the AT continuation is confirmed upon entry (the victory after the resurrection effect A). There is a case where an effect is performed or a victory effect is performed without a revival effect). In the case of AT pull-back, a privilege that raises the value of the AT level counter is obtained, so if a victory effect is performed after the resurrection effect B, the AT is further continued after the end of the next AT game. It can make a player strongly expect that. On the other hand, in the case of AT continuation confirmation at the time of entry, the privilege of upgrading the value of the AT level counter cannot be obtained. However, in the case of AT continuation confirmation at the time of entry, it is determined that the value of the AT continuation determination counter is “1” or more at the start of game mode 7 (“0” in the case of AT pullback). During the game mode 7, the value of the AT continuation determination counter becomes “3” or more, and the possibility of being set to the game mode 8 after the game mode 7 ends is higher than in the case of AT pullback. Therefore, when the victory effect is performed after the resurrection effect A or when the victory effect is performed without the resurrection effect, the player can be expected to shift to the game mode 8 strongly. Therefore, in either case, the player can have a sense of expectation for the future. When a certain combination determination result (also referred to as a “determined combination determination result”) is selected in the game mode 7, the value of the AT continuation determination counter is always added (for example, a determination cherry is won) In such a case, only “1” or “2” may be added), and when such a determined combination determination result is selected, the player is notified of this. May be. By doing so, it becomes easy for the player to know that the value of the AT continuation determination counter is added, so that the player's expectation can be enhanced.

<Timer interrupt processing>
Next, the timer interrupt process will be described. In this embodiment, processing such as reading of each game operation signal output in response to a game operation such as a bet operation performed by the player, detection (confirmation) of a signal level, transmission of each control command, drive control of the reel, etc. Is performed by a timer interrupt process performed every predetermined time (for example, 2.235 milliseconds). In this timer interrupt processing, as shown in FIG. 36, first, interrupt initial processing (register saving, interrupt prohibition, etc.) is performed (step MT11), and then it is determined whether or not a power-off is detected. (Step MT12). Here, if a power-off is detected, a power-off process is performed (step MT25). In power-off processing, register saving, stack pointer saving, interrupt status saving, and the like are performed. Also, processing such as holding information related to the combination determination result and information related to the gaming state (including information related to AT) stored in a predetermined storage area, calculation and storage of a checksum, and the like are also performed.

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

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

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

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

<Modification>
Next, an example of a mode in which the configuration of the above-described embodiment is partially changed (also referred to as “changed mode”) will be described with additional reference to FIGS. In this modification, sub-main control means 200A, sub-sub control means 200B, and accessory control means 200C (not shown) are provided as sub-control means, and the operation is controlled by the sub-control means (accessory control means 200C). An accessory (not shown) is provided as a movable object. This accessory is composed of, for example, an upper accessory and a lower accessory. The superior role is arranged inside a decorative frame (also referred to as “screen upper decorative frame”) arranged at the top of the image display device 11 having an image display screen so that it cannot be seen when not operating. The accessory is arranged inside a decorative frame (also referred to as a “screen lower decorative frame”) arranged at the lower part of the image display device 11 having an image display screen so as not to be seen when not operating. During operation, the upper part moves downward from the upper frame of the screen to the center of the screen, and the lower part moves upward from the lower frame of the screen to the center of the screen. The objects are configured to confront each other at the center of the screen (both roles are connected in front of the image display screen). In addition, the upper and lower objects are each provided with a hemispherical movable object that forms a spherical rotating part when facing each other, and the rotating part is configured to rotate in a state where both the objects face each other. Has been.

  When such an accessory operates, an image related to the accessory (also referred to as an “object image”), a lamp (also referred to as “an accessory lamp”), or a sound (also referred to as “an accessory sound”). ) (Which are collectively referred to as “effects effect”). For example, when an action of an accessory starts (when an upper and lower accessory (hereinafter also referred to as “upper / lower accessory”) is issued), a sound suggesting that an action starts (“actual action start”) (Also referred to as “sound”), and an image suggesting that the actor starts to operate, for example, an image that makes the entire screen black (also referred to as “black image”) is displayed. In addition, during the main operation of an accessory, for example, when rotating an accessory (its rotating part), a sound suggesting that the accessory is rotating (also referred to as “an accessory rotation sound”), Light from a lamp corresponding to the rotation (also referred to as “role when rotating an accessory”) is output, and an effect image (also referred to as “image when rotating an accessory”) that emphasizes the rotating accessory is displayed. Further, at the end of the action of the accessory (when the upper and lower accessories are retracted), a sound indicating that the action has ended (also referred to as a “actual action end sound”) is output.

  On the other hand, when the character does not operate, the image effect unrelated to the character (an image where the character is walking, an image suggesting a winning character, a battle image, a winning image, etc.) or a lamp effect (implying a winning character) Color light, etc.) and sound effects (sound output indicating a winning combination, BGM output during battle, etc.) (these are also collectively referred to as “non-actual effects”) are executed. . For example, an effect for non-objects performed when receiving a start lever operation (also referred to as “effect for non-objects during lever operation”), an effect for non-objects performed when receiving a first stop operation (“non-operation during first stop operation”). (Also referred to as “effects effect”), non-actual effects performed at the time of receiving the second stop operation (also referred to as “non-functional effects at the time of the second stop operation”), non-objects performed at the time of receiving the third stop operation For example (also referred to as “third-stop operation non-object effect”).

  Hereinafter, some examples of effect control in this change mode will be described. FIG. 37 (A) shows an example of effect control in a game without an action of an accessory (a game in which an accessory is not originally operated). In this case, no action is performed, and no effect for the accessory (effect by the lamp for the accessory, the sound for the accessory, and the image for the accessory) is not performed. On the other hand, the effects for non-objects (one or more effects of image effects, lamp effects, and sound effects) are received at the time of lever operation reception, at the time of receiving the first stop operation, at the time of receiving the second stop operation, and 3. Execution is possible when a stop operation is accepted. In FIG. 37 (A), a new non-actual effect is performed when all operations are accepted, but a new non-actual effect must always be performed when all operations are accepted. For example, when receiving the second stop operation, the non-actual effect performed at the time of receiving the first stop operation may be continuously performed. Others are the same.

  FIG. 37 (B) shows a case where an accessory is operating normally in a game where there is an accessory operation (scheduled to operate the accessory) upon acceptance of the third stop operation (the game in this case is also referred to as “normal game α”). The example of effect control is shown in FIG. In this case, only the non-actual effect is performed until the third stop operation is accepted (in FIG. 37B, a new non-actual effect is presented when all the operations are accepted until the third stop is accepted. However, it is not always necessary to perform a new non-actual effect when all operations are accepted. The non-functional effect is also an image effect, a lamp effect, or a sound effect. If it is a production). At the time of accepting the third stop operation, various kinds of accessory actions, for example, an action of taking out the upper and lower parts, an action of rotating the accessory, and an action of retracting the upper and lower parts are performed, and the effect for the accessory corresponding thereto, For example, the output of the action starting sound corresponding to the action of putting out the upper and lower objects, the display of the black image, the output of light by the lamp during the rotation of the accessory and the output of the rotation sound of the accessory according to the action of rotating the accessory, The display of an image during the rotation of the accessory and the output of an accessory operation end sound corresponding to the operation of retracting the upper and lower actors are performed. Furthermore, the timing at which the operation of the accessory ends (specifically, the sub-main control means 200A sends a command for outputting the accessory action end sound and the upper / lower accessory to the sub-sub control means 200B and the accessory control means 200C. In response to the timing of transmitting a command for retracting the command, an effect for non-objects (such as an effect of displaying a winning image) at the time of the third stop operation is also performed. Execution of the action of the accessory, the effect for the accessory and the effect for the non-object at the time of receiving the third stop operation is managed by a predetermined data table (also referred to as “data table for the action of the accessory”) (data The execution of various types of accessory actions, accessory effects, and non-effects effects is controlled in the order described in the table). Specifically, the sub-main control means 200A performs effect control using the data table for operating the accessory. In the accessory action time data table in the case of FIG. 37 (B), the transmission of a command for causing the sub-sub control means 200B to execute the display of the black image when the third stop operation is accepted, and the third stop operation. Sending a command for causing the accessory control means 200C to execute an operation of issuing the upper / lower accessory when there is an acceptance, and outputting an output of an accessory action start sound to the sub-sub control means 200B when receiving a third stop operation. When the transmission of the command for execution and the operation of issuing the upper and lower handwork are finished, the transmission of the command for causing the sub-sub control means 200B to display the image during the rotation of the accessory and the operation of the upper and lower handwork are finished In order to transmit a command for causing the accessory control means 200C to perform an operation of rotating the accessory, and to output light from the lamp when the accessory is rotated when the operation of releasing the upper and lower accessories is completed. When the control and the operation of putting out the upper and lower parts finish, the transmission of a command for causing the sub-sub control means 200B to output the rotation of the accessory is executed, and when the third stop operation is accepted when the action of rotating the accessory is finished Control (execution of command for causing sub-sub control means 200B to execute display of victory image) for executing non-actual effect, and operation of retracting upper and lower actors when the operation of rotating the accessory is completed It is described in the order of transmission of a command for causing the object control means 200C to execute, and transmission of a command for causing the sub-sub control means 200B to output an accessory action end sound when the action of rotating the accessory ends. Yes. Note that the order in which they are described can be changed as appropriate. By the way, at each timing such as the timing when the third stop operation is accepted, the timing when the operation of raising and lowering the accessory is finished, and the timing when the operation of rotating the accessory is finished, the sub-sub control means 200B and the accessory control means 200C are each The sub-sub control means 200B and the accessory control means 200C that have received the command may perform control in accordance with the respective timings by simply transmitting a command indicating each timing. However, when the control is performed using the data table, there is a problem that when a certain control becomes impossible to execute, the control described thereafter cannot be performed.

  FIG. 38 (A) shows a case where an abnormality of an accessory occurs at the start or during operation of an accessory operation in a game with an accessory operation when the third stop operation is accepted (the game in this case is referred to as “abnormal game α− 1 ”is also shown. Also in this case, until the third stop operation is accepted, only the non-actual effect is performed (in FIG. 38A, a new non-actual effect is presented when all the operations are accepted until the third stop is accepted. However, it is not always necessary to perform a new non-actual effect when all operations are accepted. The non-functional effect is also an image effect, a lamp effect, or a sound effect. If it is a production). At the time of accepting the third stop operation, as in the case of the normal game α, the control for executing the accessory action and the effect for the accessory is executed until the accessory abnormality occurs, but the accessory abnormality has occurred. At that point (for example, when an accessory has become inoperable (for example, an accessory has stopped moving from a non-operating position, or an accessory is not in a non-operating position), execution of those controls is suspended ( Thereafter, the control described below cannot be performed), and thereafter, a reset process (also referred to as “actual object reset”) for restoring the accessory is performed. Specifically, the action controlling means 200 </ b> C attempts an action of taking out an action and an action of retracting an action. This action reset is repeated up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 3 times) when the action of the action cannot be recovered by one processing (the action of taking out the action and the action of retracting the action is not performed). Is called. As a result of performing the resetting of an accessory, even if the operation of the accessory is restored (the operation of taking out the attempted accessory and the operation of retracting the accessory) or not, Subsequent control (control for which execution has been stopped) described in the data table for operating an accessory is not resumed (however, when it is recovered, the subsequent control may be resumed). The reason why the subsequent control is not resumed is that even if the performance is executed at a timing that deviates from the original execution timing, there is a possibility that the entertainment of the game may be remarkably reduced because the performance without any tightening is executed. Further, even if the control is resumed, if the lever or the like is operated immediately after that, it is necessary to stop the control again and perform the effect control of the next game.

  FIG. 38 (B) shows a case where an abnormality of the accessory occurs when the action of the accessory is finished in the game with the action of the accessory when the third stop operation is accepted (the game in this case is referred to as “abnormal game α− 2 ”is also shown. In this case, until the time when the action of the accessory is finished, the same production control as in the case of the normal game α is executed, but when the action of the accessory is finished, an abnormality of the accessory occurs (the upper and lower parts are changed). Attempting to withdraw, but not in the state when the upper / lower part was released (eg, the position is shifted when the part is rotated), the subsequent control is stopped. Then, an accessory reset process is performed. If you perform an accessory reset, it will not resume the subsequent control, even if the action of the accessory is restored or not restored (by the way, The upper and lower actors are retracted by the accessory reset). In addition, the third stop operation non-actual effect (for example, display of a winning image), which was scheduled to be performed in parallel with the operation of retracting the upper and lower actors, is executed (described in the actor action data table). This is because the order in which they are performed is before the action of retracting the upper and lower actors).

  FIG. 39 (A) shows the effect control in the case where the accessory operates normally in the game with the accessory operation when accepting the first and third stop operations (the game in this case is also referred to as “normal game β”). An example is shown. In this case, the same effect control as in the case of the normal game α is executed except when the first stop operation is accepted. At the time of accepting the first stop operation, the accessory action for taking out and retracting the upper / lower accessory, and the timing for ending the accessory action (specifically, the sub-main control means 200A sends the upper / lower accessory to the accessory control means 200C). In response to the timing of sending a command for issuing the first stop operation, the effect for the non-objects is executed. The accessory action at the time of accepting the first stop operation and the effect for the non-object at the time of the first stop operation are configured to be managed by the data table for the accessory action at that time. Specifically, in the accessory action time data table (for the first stop operation) in the case of FIG. 39 (B), the action of pulling out and retracting the upper / lower accessory when the first stop operation is received is used. The command transmission for causing the object control means 200C to execute, and the transmission of the command for causing the sub-sub control means 200B to execute the non-substance control effect during the first stop operation when the upper and lower objects are retracted are described. Further, the accessory action data table (for the third stop operation) in the case of FIG. 39 (B) is the same as the accessory action data table in the case of FIG. 37 (B).

  FIG. 39 (B) shows a case in which an abnormality occurs in a game with an accessory action when accepting the first and third stop operations, and an abnormality occurs during the action of the accessory when the first stop operation is accepted (the game in this case) Is also referred to as “abnormality occurrence game β-1”). In this case, when an accessory abnormality occurs (such as when an accessory has become inoperable (for example, an accessory has stopped moving from a non-operating position, or an accessory is not in a non-operating position)) Subsequent control execution is stopped, and an accessory reset process is performed. In this example, as a result of the accessory reset, the operation of the accessory has been restored (the upper and lower actors have been retracted due to the accessory reset), but the subsequent control is not resumed (the effect for non-objects during the first stop operation is , Do not execute even if the action of the actor is restored). Since the operation of the accessory has been restored, when the third stop operation is accepted, the same effect control as in the normal game β (the action of the accessory, the effect for the accessory, and the effect for the non-object during the third stop operation) Control for execution).

  FIG. 40 (A) shows a case in which a game object with an action of an accessory at the time of accepting the first and third stop operations does not recover due to an abnormality of the object at the time of an action of the feature at the time of accepting the first stop operation (the game in this case). This is also referred to as “abnormal game β-2”). In this case, as in the case of the abnormality generating game β-1, an abnormality of the accessory has occurred (the accessory has become inoperable (for example, when the accessory has stopped moving from the non-operating position, when the accessory has not been operated) If it is not in position, etc.)) At that point, the execution of the subsequent control is stopped and the accessory reset process is performed. In this example, even if the accessory is reset a predetermined number of times, the operation of the accessory may not be restored. Since the operation of the accessory has not been restored at the time of receiving the third stop (the accessory cannot be operated), the operation of the accessory and the effect for the accessory are not executed when the third stop operation is received (the effect of the accessory) This is because the operation has become impossible, and even if it is controlled using the data table for the operation of the accessory, it will be stopped halfway). However, it is preferable to execute at least the third stop operation non-use effect effect in response to acceptance of the third stop operation. Specifically, the effect for the non-administrative item at the time of the third stop operation is different from the case of the normal game β (different from the data table for the action item operation (for the third stop operation)) It is also configured to be managed by a “data recovery failure data table”. In addition, you may control to perform an accessory reset again at the time of 3rd stop operation reception.

  FIG. 40 (B) shows that an accessory action is scheduled at the time of accepting the third stop operation (it is scheduled to be controlled using the accessory action data table), but an accessory abnormality occurs before the game is restored. An example of effect control in the case where the game is not performed (the game in this case is also referred to as “game γ after failure of recovery of accessory”) is shown. In this case, until the third stop operation is accepted, as in the case of the normal game α, only the effect for the non-administration (in FIG. 40 (B), when all the operations until the third stop acceptance is received, However, it is not always necessary to perform a new non-actual effect when all operations are accepted. The non-actual effect is also an image effect, lamp effect, and sound effect. Any one or more effects may be performed). Then, when accepting the third stop operation, the third stop operation is performed using the data table for failure recovery at the time of the recovery of the accessory, instead of the data table for the operation of the accessory (for the third stop operation), in the same manner as the abnormal game β-2. Execute the effect for non-community.

  Even if the feature is inoperable, if the effect for the feature related to the action of the accessory is executed as scheduled, an effect without knowing the intention of the effect will be executed, and the game will be executed. There is a possibility that interest will fall remarkably. Therefore, in this example, when the accessory is inoperable, the related effect for the accessory is not executed, so that it is possible to avoid a significant decrease in the interest of the game. In addition, since it is possible to execute the effect for the non-actual item that is not related to the action of the accessory as much as possible, it is possible to improve the interest of the game as compared to the case where the effect is not performed at all. In addition, the production for non-objects when the accessory is inoperable is managed by the data table for failure recovery of the accessory for that case. The production can be accurately controlled. In addition, after the effect for the non-useful item at the time of the third stop operation (also referred to as “fail-safe effect”) is executed even once by the data table for the recovery of the accessory, the power supply is stopped and the power interruption is restored. Until then, the fail-safe effect is performed in the same situation (even if it is decided to control using the data table for the operation of the accessory), the control is switched to the data table for the recovery of the accessory). When power is restored, the restoration of the action of the accessory is performed at the time of restoration, and when the action of the accessory is restored, the normal performance is performed thereafter (using the data table for the action of the accessory) If it is decided to control, the data is controlled using the data table for the operation of the accessory). However, if the operation of the accessory has not recovered, even if it is decided to control using the data table for the accessory operation, the control is switched to the data table for the recovery of the accessory recovery. In addition, there are a plurality of data restoration tables at the time of restoration of an accessory, and when it is decided to control using the data table for the movement of an article (for the first stop operation), the non-use at the time of the first stop operation It is controlled by switching to the data table for the restoration of an accessory for which the effect for the performance is performed (for the first stop operation) and controlled using the data table for the operation of the accessory (for the third stop operation). If it has been determined, control is performed by switching to the data table for unsuccessful restoration at the time of the third stop operation (for the third stop operation). If the operation of the accessory is not restored even after performing a plurality of accessory resets, an accessory inoperability flag indicating that is set. Then, when trying to control using the data table for the action of the accessory, check the impossible action flag, and if it is set, switch to the data table for the recovery of the accessory recovery and control . In this example, the accessory control means 200C is provided, and the accessory is operated by the accessory control means 200C. However, the accessory may be directly operated by the sub main control means 200A.

<Other embodiments>
Next, another embodiment different from the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 41 is an external view showing the external appearance of a slot machine according to another embodiment. In the following description, “image” includes a still image and a moving image unless otherwise limited.

  Conventionally, in gaming machines, attention is given during game standby as a countermeasure for falling over (a measure for reducing the number of players who play beyond their own resources). However, the majority of the players who are watching the demo screen are not the players who are currently engaged, but are the players who are about to start playing. There was no decrease in the number of players who played beyond their own resources.

The sinking is considered to result from the player being unable to make a calm judgment. The following timing is given as a timing at which there is a high possibility that a calm judgment cannot be made.
(1) Timing of AT Game Ending During an AT game, since many game medals are awarded, it can be said that there is a high possibility that the player's willingness will increase and a calm judgment cannot be made. Moreover, it is easy to have an expectation that the AT game is hidden (whether it is won in the AT lottery) or not, and it is highly possible that a calm judgment cannot be made. Further, at the end of the AT game, the total number of game medals awarded during the AT game is displayed on the image display device. At that time, if the number of game medals awarded during AT game is less than the number of game medals corresponding to the amount used so far, it will be easy to fall back (let's win the AT lottery) and be calm Is likely to be unable to judge.
(2) Timing when the bonus game ends During the bonus game, a lot of game medals are awarded, so it is highly likely that the player's willingness will be increased and a calm judgment cannot be made. Further, if the number of winning bonus combinations is large, it is easy to have an expectation that the setting is high (for example, the setting value is 5 or more), and there is a high possibility that a calm determination cannot be made. Further, at the end of the bonus game, the total number of game medals awarded during the bonus game is displayed on the image display device. At that time, if the number of game medals awarded during the bonus game is less than the number of game medals corresponding to the amount used so far, it will be easy to fall back (let's win the bonus role) and be calm Is likely to be unable to judge.

  Therefore, in another embodiment, alerting is performed at the timing when a special game such as an AT game or a bonus game where many game medals can be awarded ends.

  FIG. 42 is an example of an end screen displayed on the image display device and an image for calling attention (hereinafter referred to as “attention calling image”) at the end of the special game. The end screen is an image showing at least the total number (TOTAL XXX) of game medals awarded during the special game and the background. Note that an image indicating the total number of game medals (TOTAL XXX) awarded during the special game may be prepared as a separate image from the image indicating the background (hereinafter referred to as “background image”). In addition, the alert image is an image clearly stating “Let's be careful about the intrusion. Pachislot is a play that you can enjoy moderately.”

  Next, with reference to FIG. 43, the size of the alert image displayed on the image display device at the end of the special game will be described. If the attention calling image is too small, the player cannot recognize it and cannot exert the effect expected as a countermeasure for the sinking. On the other hand, if it is too large, it may hinder the viewing of other images. In other words, the player may feel uncomfortable. Therefore, in another embodiment, if the image display device that displays the alert image is less than 7 inches (in other words, if it is a small image display device), the alert image has a vertical size of 10.00 mm. The width is 64.12 mm. If the image display device that displays the alert image is 7 inches or more (in other words, if it is a large image display device), the alert image is 30.00 mm in length and 192.37 mm in width. It is said.

  Next, the timing for displaying the end screen and the alert image on the image display device will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 44 shows the final game of the special game. When a game medal is awarded in the final game (when a small role wins), the end screen and an alert are displayed on the image display device after adding or paying out credits. An image is displayed (FIG. 44 (a)). If no game medal is awarded in the final game (such as when a replay role is won), the end screen and a warning image are displayed on the image display device after all reels have stopped rotating (FIG. 44B). ).

  Next, the timing at which the end screen on the image display device is not displayed will be described. One reason for displaying the end screen is to teach the player the total number of game medals awarded during the special game. That is, it can be said that there is no problem even if the end screen is not displayed at the timing when it is considered that the player has recognized the total number of game medals given during the special game. Thus, in another embodiment, the end screen is not displayed when the start switch is operated.

  In another embodiment, when the start switch is operated, an effect screen corresponding to the game situation at that time is displayed on the image display device. For example, if the bonus game or the game after the end of the AT game is a normal game, and if you win the cherry role, which is one of the small roles, it means that you have won the cherry role as shown in FIG. A suggestion effect screen can be displayed. In addition, if the game after the bonus game is an AT preparation game and one of the small roles has been elected as a push order bell, the stop switch is operated in any order as shown in FIG. It is possible to display a push order image (hereinafter also referred to as “navigation image”) indicating what should be done and an effect screen during the AT preparation game.

  Next, the time during which the alert image is displayed will be described. If the time for displaying the caution image is too short, the player cannot recognize it, and the effect expected as a countermeasure for entrainment cannot be exhibited. Moreover, even if it can be recognized, it does not care, and the effect expected as a countermeasure for entrainment cannot be exhibited. On the other hand, if it is too long, there is a possibility of hindering the viewing of other images. In other words, the player may feel uncomfortable. Therefore, in another embodiment, the warning image is continuously displayed only for a time during which the effect expected as a countermeasure for entrainment can be exhibited and the player does not feel uncomfortable. The appropriate time to continue displaying the alert image will be explained step by step.

  First, with reference to FIG. 46, the time spent when a player plays in the shortest time will be described. After the start switch is operated, the time taken from the start of the reel rotation until the reel rotation speed becomes constant is about 180 ms. In addition, it takes 190 ms at maximum for the reel rotation to stop after the stop switch is operated (Article 6 of the Regulations on the Approval of the Game Machine and the Examination of the Model, etc.) Stipulated in Appendix 5 (1) A (G)). Furthermore, the time spent for adding the game medals to be added as the number of credits and the time spent actually paying out are about 40 ms per piece. In other words, the time spent when a player plays in the shortest time varies depending on the number of game medals to be given, but it is a specification in which a plurality of stop switches cannot be operated simultaneously (a plurality of reels cannot be controlled simultaneously). If the specification is about 750 ms to about 1070 ms (when 0 to 8 game medals are given) and a plurality of stop switches can be operated simultaneously (a plurality of reels can be stopped simultaneously), about 370 ms to about 690 ms It can be said that (when 0 to 8 game medals are given).

  Incidentally, even if the player plays in the shortest time, it is not possible to finish one game in less than the minimum game time (the minimum time required for one game is 4100 ms or more). This is the interpretation of Appendix Table 5 (1) (i) and its technical standards shown in Article 6 (Technical Standards for Game Machine Types) concerning Regulations for Game Machine Approval and Model Examination, etc. It is defined in the standard. Therefore, in another embodiment, as shown in FIG. 47, even when the previous game is played in the shortest time and the start switch is operated, the reel starts rotating in the previous game. Since 4100 ms has elapsed since the start of the rotation of the game, one game is not completed in less than the minimum game time.

  In general, in a BB game that is one of the bonus games, a small role that does not require pressing (a small character that does not need to operate a stop switch for a specific symbol) is won with high probability (be sure to win) It may be a specification). Moreover, in AT games, although the push order bell role and the push order replay role that require the stop switches to be operated in a specific order are won, they are taught in which order they should be operated. Further, the player is in an excited state during the bonus game or AT game. Therefore, at least during a special game, many players play in the shortest time.

  As described above, even if the player plays in the shortest time, one game cannot be completed in less than the minimum game time. That is, as shown in FIG. 48, when the last game of the special game is played in the shortest time, even if the start switch is operated immediately, there is a certain amount of time until the reel starts to rotate. Further, there is a certain amount of time until the rotation speed of the reel becomes constant even after the rotation of the reel is started. During these times, any operation by the player is invalid, so even if the alert image continues to be displayed, the player will not be discomforted. If the display continues, there is a possibility that the player may feel uncomfortable. This is because when these times are exceeded, at least the operation of the stop switch is effective, but the stop switch is caused by the overlapping of the suggestion of winning the cherry role and the alert image as shown in FIG. 45 (a). Because it is impossible to operate (because you do not know which role you should aim for), or because a warning image is displayed, you may feel uneasy about not operating the stop switch. . Therefore, it can be said that it is preferable that the time during which the alert image is displayed does not exceed these times.

  Therefore, in another embodiment, an appropriate time for continuously displaying the alert image is set to 3000 ms or more and 3210 ms or less. The reason why it is set to 3000 ms or longer is that the longer it is, the more likely it is to exhibit the effect expected as a countermeasure against entrainment.

  As shown in FIG. 49, it seems that there are a few players who play a game over time even during a special game. In that case, if the warning image is continuously displayed for 3210 ms, at least the operation of the stop switch becomes effective in the middle, and there is a possibility that the player may feel uncomfortable. However, since it is a player who plays a game during a special game, there is a high possibility that the player will not feel uncomfortable than a player who plays a game in the shortest time. Incidentally, if a game is played in the shortest time after the alert image is not displayed, one game can be finished before the minimum game time elapses. Therefore, although one game can be ended before the minimum game time has elapsed, the alert image has been continuously displayed, so that one time before the minimum game time has elapsed. There will be no complaints that the game could not be ended (lost).

  Next, the position where the alert image is displayed will be described. Basically, it is preferably displayed at a position where the player can easily recognize. One of the positions that the player can easily recognize is a position above the center of the housing. This is because the eyes of the player are above the center of the chassis.

  In another embodiment, as shown in FIG. 41, the image display device is provided above the center of the housing, and as shown in FIG. 42, a warning image is displayed above the center of the image display device.

  Of course, if the image display device is provided above the center of the housing, it is above the center of the image display device, above the center, the upper right corner, above the center, above the left corner, below the center, below the center, below the center, and below the right corner. A warning image may be displayed in the lower left corner below the center.

  In addition, it is preferable to determine the position for displaying the alert image in consideration of the position where another image is displayed. For example, it is preferable to display a caution image at a position that does not overlap as much as possible with the total number of game medals (TOTAL XXX) given during the special game or the suggestion of winning the cherry role. Moreover, it is preferable to display a caution image at a position that does not overlap as much as possible with the push order image.

  Furthermore, in another embodiment, alerting is performed even during game standby. FIG. 50 shows a demonstration screen displayed on the image display device during game standby.

  When the game is on standby, an image showing the manufacturer is first displayed (FIG. 50 (a)). Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed, a warning image is displayed (FIG. 50B). Further, after a predetermined time has elapsed, an image introducing the subject of the slot machine is displayed (FIG. 50 (c)). As described above, during the game standby, FIG. 50 (a) to FIG. 50 (c) are repeatedly displayed on the image display device.

  As described above, the majority of the players who are watching the demo screen are not the players who are currently engaged, but the players who are about to start the game. As a countermeasure against enthusiasm, there may be a method of impressing a player who wants to start a game that he / she should not be preliminarily involved. However, excessive alerting may reduce the willingness to play. Therefore, in another embodiment, the time during which an image for alerting during the game standby is continuously displayed is shorter than the time during which the image for alerting at the end of the special game is displayed. In other words, it is less than 3000 ms. Specifically, it is 2000 ms or less. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  By the way, the position and size for displaying the alert image are the same as the position and size when displayed at the end of the special game. This is because if the display position is changed depending on the situation, the burden on the sub-control unit may increase. Also, if the size is changed, it is necessary to prepare a plurality of images.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 54, a case where an error occurs in the final game of the special game will be described. In another embodiment, even if an error occurs between when the start switch is operated and when the rotation of all the reels is stopped, the progress of the game is not stopped until the rotation of all the reels is stopped. It has become. This is because if the progress of the game is stopped, the player's concentration is lost, and mistakes are likely to occur when operating the stop switch. Note that the minimum game time (4100 ms) is measured even while the progress of the game is stopped.

  When all the reels stop rotating (when the progress of the game stops), an error image is displayed on the image display device. This is because if an error image is displayed when an error occurs, the player may miss a surprising time signature. After that, when the error is cleared, the progress of the game is resumed (if a game medal is given, the game medal to be given is added as the number of credits or actually paid out), and an end screen and a caution are displayed on the image display device. An arousal image is displayed.

  Although a certain amount of time is spent until the error is released, the warning image is continuously displayed for a predetermined time (3000 ms or more and 3210 ms or less). Of course, the warning image will continue to be displayed after the stop switch is activated, which may cause discomfort to the player, but if you keep the warning image displayed for a short time, This is because there is a slight possibility that the effect expected as a countermeasure for entrainment cannot be exhibited. Also, since it will take some time before the error is cleared, there is a possibility that you do not think that there is discomfort just by displaying the alert image even after the stop switch operation becomes effective Is high.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 55, a description will be given of a case where an error occurs in a situation where a warning image is displayed at the end of the special game. In another embodiment, when an error occurs before the start switch is operated, the progress of the game is stopped when the error occurs. Note that the minimum game time (4100 ms) is measured even while the progress of the game is stopped.

  Further, when the progress of the game is stopped, the image display device displays an error image superimposed on the alert image. Incidentally, since it is necessary to promptly inform the game store clerk that an error has occurred, the error image has a higher priority than the alert image. After that, when the error is released, the progress of the game is resumed (if a game medal is given, the game medal to be given is added as the number of credits or actually paid out), and the image display device displays the error image. Display.

  A certain amount of time will be spent until the error is cleared, but it does not include the time for which the error image is displayed (time spent until the error is cleared), and a predetermined time (3000 ms or more) , 3210 ms or less) continues to display the alert image. The time that has been displayed before the error image is displayed (error occurs) is included. Of course, the warning image will continue to be displayed after the stop switch is activated, which may cause discomfort to the player, but if you keep the warning image displayed for a short time, This is because there is a slight possibility that the effect expected as a countermeasure for entrainment cannot be exhibited. Also, since it will take some time before the error is cleared, there is a possibility that you do not think that there is discomfort just by displaying the alert image even after the stop switch operation becomes effective Is high.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 56, a description will be given of a case where the supply of power is stopped in a situation where a warning image is displayed at the end of the special game. In another embodiment, the measurement of the minimum game time (4100 ms) is stopped when the supply of power is stopped, and the measurement of the minimum game time (4100 ms) is restarted when the supply of power is resumed.

  When the supply of power is stopped, the image display device is also stopped. When the supply of power is restarted, the image display device also restarts display. Note that the alerting image is continuously displayed for a predetermined time (3000 ms or more and 3210 ms or less) including the time that has been displayed before the power supply is stopped. As a result, if a game is played in the shortest time, the alert image will not continue to be displayed even after the operation of the stop switch becomes effective, and the player will not be uncomfortable.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 57, a description will be given of a case where the effect switch is operated in a situation where a warning image is displayed at the end of the special game. In another embodiment, when a game medal is awarded, the added game medal is added as the number of credits or is actually paid out until the game medal is inserted (the bet switch is operated and inserted through the slot). When the effect switch is operated during this period, a menu screen is displayed on the image display device. When the menu screen is displayed on the image display device, items such as password entry, two-dimensional code display, and payout table can be selected. Specifically, each item can be selected by operating a cross key switch and an effect switch.

  Even if the effect switch is operated, the alerting image is continuously displayed for a predetermined time (3000 ms or more and 3210 ms or less). This is because, if the alert image is not displayed when the menu screen is displayed, there is a possibility that the effect expected as a countermeasure for entrainment cannot be exhibited.

  However, the position where the alert image is displayed is such that the selected item can be recognized. In other words, as long as the selected item can be understood, it may be displayed in an overlapping manner. Further, the position for displaying the alert image is a position that does not overlap as much as possible with the two-dimensional code displayed when the two-dimensional code display is selected. This is to prevent the player who wants to finish the game from ending the game immediately after the alert image continues to be displayed.

  In another embodiment, at the end of the special game, a warning image is displayed on the image display device together with the end screen. However, if the number of game medals given during the special game is extremely small, At the end, the alert image may not be displayed on the image display device.

  This means that if there are extremely few game medals given during a special game, the player will not be bothered, and will be given during a special game rather than the number of game medals corresponding to the amount used so far. This is because even if there are a small number of game medals, it is difficult to fall back (because it is almost impossible to get back).

  As an example of the case where the game medals given during the special game are extremely few, there are a case where the number is less than 300 if the game is AT, a case where the number is 50 or less if the game is bonus. In addition, an alert screen is displayed on the image display device at the end of the special game or part of the demo screen, but every fixed time (for example, every hour) or every fixed number of games (for example, every 600 games). A predetermined time (3000 ms or more and 3210 ms or less) may be displayed, or when a certain number of games (600 games) have elapsed since the last time the alert screen was displayed. You may make it display. At this time, the alert screen may be displayed smaller in the upper right corner than the center of the image display device, or may be the same position and size when displayed at the end of the special game. Moreover, when displaying, it may be displayed simultaneously with other effects (such as a continuous effect, a notice effect or an effect indicating expectation), or the display period is set to be an inoperable period. Also good. By displaying periodically, it is possible to alert a player who is not executing a special game.

  In another embodiment, at the end of the special game, the alert image is displayed on the image display device together with the end screen. However, when the end screen is not displayed, the alert image may not be displayed. . For example, when an AT game is played 20 times continuously, a moving image is displayed on the image display device during the 20th AT game. Even if the bonus combination is won during the 20th AT game, even during the bonus game, at the end of the bonus game, the image display device wants to continue displaying the moving image. Therefore, at the end of the bonus game, the image display device The end screen is not displayed. In such a case, it may be a hindrance when visually recognizing the displayed moving image, so that a warning image may not be displayed. However, at the end of the 20th AT game, it is preferable to display an end screen and an alert image on the image display device.

  In other embodiments, the size of the alert image is the size shown in FIG. 43, but it may be a size that can exhibit the effect expected as a countermeasure against entrainment, and is larger than the size shown in FIG. 43. It may be an image.

  Moreover, you may make it change the magnitude | size of the alert image displayed at the time of completion | finish of a special game according to a condition. For example, the size when displaying with the end screen and the size when displaying with the effect screen may be different.

  In another embodiment, when a game medal is awarded, an end screen and a warning image are displayed on the image display device after addition or payout as the number of credits, but the image is displayed after all reels have stopped rotating. You may make it display on a display apparatus, and you may make it display on an image display apparatus, when the last stop switch is released. In addition, when no game medal is given, the end screen and the warning image are displayed on the image display device after the rotation of all reels is stopped, but when the last stop switch is released, the image display device You may make it display.

  In another embodiment, the end screen and the alert image are displayed on the image display device at the same timing, but the alert image may be displayed after the end screen is displayed. Furthermore, a warning image may be displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the end screen was displayed.

  In other embodiments, the end screen is hidden when the start switch is operated regardless of whether or not a game medal is given in the final game, but a game medal is given in the final game. When the game medal is inserted (the bet switch is operated and inserted through the insertion slot), the end screen may be hidden.

  Moreover, it is good also as non-display when predetermined time passes after displaying an end screen. This is because not only the end screen but also a warning image is displayed on the image display device, so that a player who feels anxiety may not operate the start switch.

  In another embodiment, the image display device is provided above the center of the housing, but the image display device may be provided at the center of the housing. In that case, if the alert image is displayed above the center of the image display device, the upper right corner from the center, the upper left corner from the center, and the center, the image is displayed at a position close to the height of the player's eyes. If there is only one image display device, the player's line of sight gathers there, so a warning image is displayed in the lower right corner from the center, the lower right corner from the center, and the lower left corner from the center. Also good.

  Further, the image display device may be provided below the center of the housing due to the influence of the design of the housing. If only one image display device is provided, the player's line of sight gathers there, so the upper side from the center, the upper right corner from the center, the upper left corner from the center, the center, the lower side from the center, and the lower side from the center. An alert image may be displayed in the right corner on the side and in the left corner below the center.

  Further, the position of the alert image displayed at the end of the special game may be changed depending on the situation. For example, the position when displaying together with the end screen may be different from the position when displaying together with the effect screen.

  In other embodiments, FIG. 50 (a) to FIG. 50 (c) are repeatedly displayed during game standby, but the display order may be changed. For example, FIG. 51A to FIG. 51C may be repeatedly displayed. The reason why the player views the demo screen before starting the game is to confirm what the subject of the slot machine to start the game is. If there is a possibility that the willingness to play will be significantly reduced by displaying an image for alerting before the image introducing the subject of the slot machine is displayed as in other embodiments, display It is preferable to change the order of performing. Note that the order of replacement is not limited to this.

  In another embodiment, the time to continue displaying the alert image while waiting for the game is set to less than 3000 ms. However, if it is necessary to impress the player who is about to start the game, it is 3000 ms if it is necessary to impress in advance. You may make it continue displaying above.

  In other embodiments, the position and size of the alert image displayed during the game standby are the same as the position and size when displayed at the end of the special game. May be changed. For example, as shown in FIG. 52, when the alert image is constantly displayed during game standby, it may be displayed smaller in the upper right corner than the center of the image display device. This is a contrivance to prevent excessive alerting even if the alerting image continues to be displayed for a long time. Note that the display position and size are not limited to this.

  In another embodiment, even if an error occurs between when the start switch is operated and when the rotation of all the reels is stopped, the progress of the game is not stopped until the rotation of all the reels is stopped. However, the progress of the game may not be stopped until the game medals to be given are added as the number of credits or actually paid out (except when the game medals are not given).

  In another embodiment, if an error occurs between the start switch being operated and the rotation of all reels being stopped, an error image is displayed on the image display device when the progress of the game is stopped. However, an error image may be displayed when an error occurs. As a result, the game clerk can rush and the error can be canceled immediately after the progress of the game is stopped.

  In another embodiment, if an error occurs between the start switch being operated and the rotation of all reels being stopped, the minimum game time (4100 ms) is measured while the game is stopped. Although it is performed, the measurement of the minimum game time may be stopped. As a result, if a game is played in the shortest time, the alert image will not continue to be displayed even after the operation of the stop switch becomes effective, and the player will not be uncomfortable.

  In another embodiment, if an error occurs between the start switch being operated and the rotation of all reels being stopped, a predetermined time (3000 ms) is used regardless of the time spent until the error is cleared. As described above, the warning image is continuously displayed for 3210 ms or less. However, the time for which the warning image is continuously displayed may be shortened by the time spent until the error is canceled or the time corresponding to the time. For example, when 60000 ms or more is spent before the error is released, the alert image may be continuously displayed for 1000 ms.

  In another embodiment, when an error occurs in the situation where the alert image is displayed at the end of the special game, the error image is displayed over the alert image, but the alert image is not displayed. And an error image may be displayed. And when an error is cancelled | released, an error image may be hidden and an alerting image may be displayed. This is suitable when the priority of the error image and the alert image is desired to be the same.

  In another embodiment, when an error occurs in a situation where a warning image is displayed at the end of the special game, the time during which the error image is displayed (the time spent until the error is cleared) Not included, the warning image is continuously displayed for a predetermined time (3000 ms or more, 3210 ms or less), but the error image is continuously displayed (time spent until the error is cleared). Including the warning image may be continuously displayed for a predetermined time (3000 ms or more and 3210 ms or less). Regardless of whether or not an error image is displayed (whether or not an error has occurred), it is only necessary to display the alert image for a predetermined time (3000 ms or more and 3210 ms or less). There is no need to increase the burden.

  In another embodiment, when an error occurs in a situation where a warning image is displayed at the end of the special game, the time that has been displayed before the error image is displayed (error occurs) is included. However, the time that has been displayed before the error image is displayed (error occurs) may not be included. This is suitable when an error image is displayed and the player's consciousness is likely to deviate from the alert image.

  In another embodiment, when an error occurs in a situation where a warning image is displayed at the end of the special game, the minimum game time (4100 ms) is measured even while the game is stopped. However, the measurement of the minimum game time may be stopped. As a result, if a game is played in the shortest time, the alert image will not continue to be displayed even after the operation of the stop switch becomes effective, and the player will not be uncomfortable.

  In another embodiment, when an error occurs in a situation where a warning image is displayed at the end of the special game, the priority of the error image is set higher than that of the warning image. May be set higher than the error image. However, since it is not preferable that the type of error that has occurred cannot be specified by the alert image, it is preferable that the position where the alert image is displayed does not overlap with the location where the type of error that has occurred is specified. . In addition, as long as the kind of error which generate | occur | produced can be specified, it does not matter even if it overlaps.

  In this case, the alert image is continuously displayed for a predetermined time (3000 ms or more and 3210 ms or less) including the time during which the error image is continuously displayed (the time spent until the error is canceled). You may do it.

  In another embodiment, when the power supply is stopped in a situation where a warning image is displayed at the end of the special game, the time that has been displayed before the power supply is stopped is included. However, the time that has been displayed before the power supply is stopped may not be included. This is suitable when the player's consciousness is likely to deviate from the alert image due to the stop of the power supply.

  In another embodiment, an image display device that starts (resumes display) immediately after power supply is resumed is used. However, even when an image display device that takes time to start is used, power supply is stopped. The warning image may be continuously displayed for a predetermined time (3000 ms or more and 3210 ms or less) including the time that has been displayed before the display. Depending on the time it takes to start up, the warning image will continue to be displayed even after the stop switch operation is enabled, which may cause discomfort to the player. This is because there is a slight possibility that the effect expected as a countermeasure for entrainment cannot be achieved if the duration of the operation is shortened. However, if there is a possibility of giving the player great discomfort, the time for which the alert image is continuously displayed may be shortened by the time until starting or the time corresponding to the time. The time that has been displayed before the supply of power is stopped may not be included.

  In another embodiment, when a game medal is awarded, the added game medal is added as the number of credits or is actually paid out until the game medal is inserted (the bet switch is operated and inserted through the slot). In the meantime, when the effect switch is operated, the menu screen is displayed on the image display device, but regardless of whether or not a game medal is awarded, until the start switch is operated, When the effect switch is operated, a menu screen may be displayed on the image display device.

  In another embodiment, the position for displaying the alert image is such that the selected item can be recognized when the menu screen is displayed, but the position where the selected item is not known is selected. May be. By doing in this way, it can suppress that a player's consciousness deviates from a caution image.

  In other embodiments, as shown in FIG. 48 and FIG. 49, even if the alert image continues to be displayed, the operation of the start switch or the like is valid (the game proceeds), but the alert image is While it is continuously displayed, it may be frozen. In other words, the operation of the start switch or the like may be invalidated (the progress of the game is stopped). Although the player will be uncomfortable, the effects expected as a countermeasure for entrainment can be maximized. Specifically, since the progress of the game is stopped for a long time, the willingness to play can be reduced to some extent. In this case, it is appropriate that the time during which the alert image is displayed is a time during which the game motivation can be reduced to some extent. However, if it is too long (for example, the time is longer than the minimum game time), there is a possibility that the player will never play again. Therefore, it is preferably 3000 ms or more and less than 4100 ms.

  In the case of freezing, as shown in FIG. 53, after the end screen is displayed on the image display device, the end screen may be hidden and only the alert image may be displayed. By displaying only the caution image, the player's consciousness can be surely directed to the caution image, so that the effect expected as a countermeasure against entrainment can be further exhibited. In addition, after a predetermined time (predetermined time of 3000 ms or more and less than 4100) has elapsed since the display of the alert image, the alert image is not displayed and the end screen is displayed again. Okay, you may continue to display only the alert image.

  First, during the game standby, the screens are displayed in the order of FIG. 50 (b), FIG. 50 (a), and FIG. 50 (c), and at the timing of displaying FIG. 53 (b), FIG. You may make it continue displaying (b). This eliminates the need to prepare an image for displaying FIG.

  In other embodiments, the alert is performed on the image display device, but the alert may be performed on devices other than the image display device. For example, a warning image may be displayed on the panel portion of the housing at a position that is easily recognized by the player.

  The alert image is not limited to the one illustrated. For example, “Pachinko / pachislot is a play that you can enjoy moderately. Be careful of being swallowed.” Or “Be careful of swallowing. Pachinko / pachislot is a play that you can enjoy moderately.”

  Note that the color and font of characters are free as long as they are not easily recognized by the player. For example, if the color is similar to the background image at the time of displaying the alert image, it may be difficult for the player to recognize the color. Therefore, it is preferable that the color is different from the color that occupies most of the background image. In particular, it is preferable that the color is opposite to the color in the hue circle (hereinafter also referred to as “opposite color”) or a color close to the opposite color because the color is more attractive.

  In another embodiment, the time appropriate for continuing to display the alert image is calculated by taking, for example, the case where the maximum number of game medals is given during the special game as eight, but it is given during the special game. Even when the number of game medals is 8 or more and 15 or less, it is preferable that an appropriate time for continuously displaying the alert image is 3000 ms or more and 3210 ms or less. Certainly, when 15 game medals are awarded, the time spent is about 280 ms longer than when 8 game medals are awarded, so it is appropriate to continue displaying the alert image accordingly. If the time is shortened, the alert image can be hidden before the stop switch operation becomes effective. However, even if the alert image is not displayed about 280 ms after the stop switch operation becomes effective, it is very unlikely that the player will notice it. If so, the longer it can be, the more effective it can be as a countermeasure against entrainment. Therefore, it is preferable that the appropriate time for continuously displaying the alert image is 3000 ms or more and 3210 ms or less.

  In the above-described embodiment, the game mode 0 is shifted to the game mode 1 when the AT acquisition first lottery in the game mode 0 is won and the first privilege for AT acquisition is granted. Even if it is not won, it may be possible to make a transition (so-called “gase sign”). At that time, in the above embodiment, when the game for the number of precursor games is consumed in the game mode 1, the game mode 2 is shifted to. When the game is digested, the game mode 0 is entered. Further, the gaze precursor may be managed on the sub-control means side without being managed on the main control means side. Specifically, at the time of non-winning, the game mode is left as game mode 0, the number of precursor games is set on the side of the sub-control means, and a roll-off effect such as a continuous effect is performed during that period.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although establishment of RT2 transfer RP was illustrated as conditions which transfer from game mode 2 to game mode 4, RP navigation for changing to RT2 was performed, or it changed to RT2 The game mode 2 may be shifted to the game mode 4 on the condition that it has been done. Further, during AT, the process may shift to RT2, and push navigation may be performed so that RT2 is maintained.

  In addition, when the clearing process is performed after the alerting screen display, the alerting screen may be terminated even when the clearing process is finished for less than 3 seconds from the start of the alerting screen display. In that case, display of the demo screen is started after the settlement process is completed. This is because the player finishes the game by the clearing process, and the alert screen is displayed on the demo screen, so there is no need to display the prevention of intrusion. Also, by closing the alert screen, it becomes clearer that the previous player is not playing, and the next player can quickly play the game without being confused by whether the previous player is playing. Will be able to do.

  In addition, it is possible to combine suitably embodiment mentioned above, a change aspect, and other embodiment, Furthermore, it is also possible to combine suitably the modification mentioned above with respect to each embodiment or those combinations. The present invention is also applicable to gaming machines other than slot machines (for example, pachinko machines, casino machines, arrangement balls, game medals and enclosed game machines that do not use game balls).

  As an example of the enclosed game machine, there is a game machine capable of playing using an electronic game medium instead of a physical game medium such as a game medal or a game ball. In such a game machine, the number of electronic game media can be displayed on a 7-segment display having a plurality of digits (two or more digits). The electronic game media may be directly inserted into the gaming machine by the player, or indirectly through a device provided outside the gaming machine according to the player's instruction. Also good. In the enclosed game machine, when a small combination is established, an electronic game medium is given to the player (the number of electronic game media displayed on the multi-digit 7-segment display increases).

  In addition, in the enclosed game machine, AT lottery or bonus lottery (a combination lottery for determining one or more combinations from a plurality of combinations including a bonus combination) is performed. Then, when winning the AT lottery or winning the bonus lottery, an effect (also referred to as an illusory effect) is given for that. Incidentally, even when the AT lottery is not won or when the bonus lottery is not won, an effect for scolding is performed. As an example of the production, a series of productions performed over a plurality of games, and the final announcement (continuous production) of whether or not the AT lottery is won and whether or not the bonus lottery is won. And an effect that displays a background image on the image display device that is easy to stay when winning the AT lottery or winning the bonus lottery (sometimes referred to as a precursor effect). Can be mentioned.

  As a countermeasure against entrapment, game prohibition means may be provided to prevent a player from playing (injecting) using an amount exceeding a predetermined amount (for example, 50,000 yen) per day. Specifically, it is possible to make an input until a predetermined amount is reached, and it is impossible to make an input exceeding the predetermined amount. In this case, the enclosed game machine may be provided, or in the case of an enclosed game machine that can be indirectly inserted, a device provided outside the gaming machine corresponding to the enclosed game machine is provided. May be.

  The remaining number of electronic gaming media can be managed by a device provided outside the gaming machine (specifically, when the game is finished, the electronic number displayed on the multi-digit 7-segment display is displayed. The game media may be stored (stored) in a device provided outside the game machine), and may be inserted from the remaining number of electronic game media stored. In this case, the game prohibition means prevents the player from playing (injecting) using an amount exceeding a predetermined amount (for example, 50,000 yen) per day separately from the insertion from the stored ball. Alternatively, the total number of electronic gaming media to be thrown from the storage and the number of electronic gaming media to be thrown in using the amount exceeds the number converted from the predetermined amount to electronic gaming media. May not be allowed to enter.

  Even if either the enclosed game machine or the device provided outside the game machine has a game prohibition means, the enclosed game machine has won the AT lottery or the bonus lottery. If the amount of money used by a player exceeds a predetermined amount before the AT game or bonus game related to the notification is over, the game may not be disabled. Good. This is because it is too cruel if a player cannot play a game despite being notified. This is because the amount of money to be newly used is known to be high (about 1000 to 2000 yen). By the way, when AT game or bonus game is over, you may not be able to play the game (because it was originally not possible to play), and it is displayed on a 7-digit display with multiple digits You may be able to play while the electronic game media remain (this is an electronic game media given during AT games and bonus games, and does not use a new amount) For).

  In addition, when either the enclosed game machine or the device provided outside the game machine has a game prohibition means, and when winning the AT lottery or winning the bonus lottery, one game is played. The number of electronic game media (for example, 3) necessary for the game, the remaining number of electronic game media (for example, the remaining 12) displayed on the multi-digit 7-segment display, and the player's actual use. Such as the difference between the amount of money and the predetermined amount (for example, it has already reached 50,000 yen) (in this case, the situation is described based on three types of information, but this is not a limitation, It may be determined by any two pieces of information, and one or more pieces of new information such as information on the remaining number of electronic gaming media (so-called storage balls) managed by a device provided outside the gaming machine are included in the three pieces of information. In addition, AT lottery and Bona To determine the timing of until the announcement that they are winning the lottery (something announcement to after the game) is desirable. This is to prevent the player from becoming unable to play before announcing that he has won. If the enclosed game machine has a game prohibition means, the necessary information (such as the difference between the amount currently used by the player and the predetermined amount) can be obtained from the device provided outside the gaming machine. Information and information on the remaining number of usable electronic gaming media managed by a device provided outside the gaming machine are received and judged.

  In addition, when either the enclosed game machine or the device provided outside the game machine is provided with a game prohibition means, a situation where the game will soon become impossible (one electronic game is necessary to play a game). The number of game media is 3, the remaining number of electronic game media displayed on the multi-digit 7-segment display is 3, and the amount currently used by the player has reached a predetermined amount) As an effect of the next game, it is desirable not to perform a roaring effect regardless of whether or not the AT lottery or bonus lottery is won. This is because if the game cannot be played as soon as the roaring effect is performed, the interest of the game is lowered, and there is a possibility that the game will be separated.

  Further, before the situation where the game cannot be played soon, a display may be made to advise that there is a possibility that even if the game is continued as it is, the profit cannot be obtained even if the profit can be obtained. The display timing may be a state in which an amount of game media that can be used to digest the required number of games is received from the opportunity of AT lottery or bonus lottery, and the benefit based on the lottery result is left, for example, a player May be the timing when the amount of money specified reaches a specific amount (for example, 45,000 yen) lower than the predetermined amount. By this advice, it is possible to prevent a user from using the predetermined amount and not being able to enjoy the profit even though the profit (AT game, bonus game) can be acquired.

1 slot machine 3a, 3b, 3c reel 25 start lever 26a, 26b, 26c stop switch 60 main control board 70 sub control board 70A sub main control board 70B sub sub control board 100 main control means 200 sub control means 200A sub main control means 200B Sub-sub control means

Claims (1)

A game number counter that can be counted every time a game is executed,
A gaming machine capable of giving a first privilege when a value of the game number counter reaches a predetermined number,
As a state for determining the grant of a privilege, at least a first gaming state and a second gaming state are provided,
When it is decided to grant a privilege in the second gaming state, a second privilege that is more advantageous than the first privilege can be granted,
In a predetermined period before the value of the game number counter reaches the predetermined number, even if the game state is controlled to the second gaming state, this is not notified.