JP2019048067A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine having characteristics in operation when shifting to an advantageous state.SOLUTION: A game machine has game control means for controlling progress of a game and counting means for updating a count value. The game control means can impart a first privilege advantageous to a player on the basis of the fact that the count value has reached a predetermined value. When the first privilege is imparted, a second privilege different from the first privilege and advantageous to the player can be imparted, in accordance with the value obtained by subtracting a predetermined value from the count value.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 40

Description

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

  Conventionally, there is a game console which shifts to a state advantageous to a player based on an internal winning combination (for example, Patent Document 1).

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  In transitioning to a state advantageous to the player, there is room for improvement in the operation during the transition.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a game console characterized by an operation when transitioning to a state advantageous to a player.

In order to solve the above-mentioned subject, the game stand of this invention,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Counting means for updating the count value;
A game console equipped with
The game control means
It is a means capable of providing a first benefit advantageous to the player based on the count value reaching a predetermined value,
When the first benefit is awarded, a second benefit advantageous to a player who is different from the first benefit is given according to a value obtained by subtracting the predetermined value from the count value. Is a possible means,
It is characterized by

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game machine characterized by an operation when transitioning to a state advantageous to a player.

FIG. 18 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side). It is a figure which shows an example of a pay line. FIG. 16 is a front view showing the slot machine 100 in a state in which the front door is opened. It is a circuit block diagram of a control part. It is a figure which expand | deploys and shows planarly the arrangement | sequence of the design given to each reel. It is a figure which shows the kind of winning combination (including a working combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the payout of each winning combination. It is a figure which shows the kind of winning combination (including a working combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the payout of each winning combination. It is a figure which shows the kind and name of an internal winning combination. It is a figure which shows the kind and name of an internal winning combination. FIG. 52 shows a transition diagram of the gaming state of the slot machine 100. It is a figure which shows the lottery table of the internal winning combination in the case of the setting value 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the lottery table of the internal winning combination in the case of the setting value 6. FIG. It is a figure which shows the sum total of the lottery probability of the replay player combination for every RT. (A) is a figure which shows the lottery table of a mode, (b) is a figure which shows the lottery table of ceiling pt. (A) is a figure which shows the lottery table of acquisition pt, (b) is a figure which shows the lottery table to pt2 double mode. It is a figure which shows the zone correspondence according to mode. (A) is a figure which shows the lottery table of AR, (b) is a figure which shows the lottery table of AR additional level, (c) is a figure which shows the lottery table of the initial value of the AR remaining bell navigation frequency. It is a figure which shows the lottery table of the addition of the remaining bell navigation frequency | count. (A) is a figure which shows the setting number of prognostication pt, (b) is a figure which shows the kind of prognostic effects during circulation and the prognostic effects for ceilings. (A) is a figure which shows the kind of addition effect, (b) is a figure which shows the lottery table of the strength of notification. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of main-control part main processing. It is a flowchart of a game start time state process (step S109) in FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of a game start state B related process (step S1021) in FIG. 22. FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart of a normal middle start process (step S1109) in FIG. It is a flowchart of a process (step S1231) in standby in FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart of an AR start process (step S1107) in FIG. 23; FIG. It is a flowchart of the instruction information setting process (step S1111) in FIG. It is a flowchart of a game state update process (step S121) in FIG. (A) is a flowchart of the state B update process (step S1613) in FIG. 28, (b) is a flowchart of the AR update process (step S1707) in (a), (c) is (a) In the normal middle update process (step S1709). (A) is a flowchart of the state B end determination process (step S1711) in FIG. 29 (a), and (b) is a flowchart of the MY counter update process (step S1801) in (a). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of main-control part timer interruption processing. (A) is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400, (b) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub control unit 400, (c) is It is a flowchart of timer interruption processing of the 1st secondary control part 400, (d) is a flow chart of command processing (Step S307) in (a). (A) is a flowchart of internal winning command processing (step S343) when an internal winning command is received in FIG. 32 (d), and (b) is a gaming state update command in FIG. 32 (d) 51 is a flowchart of gaming state update command processing (step S343) in the case. It is a flowchart of the production | presentation setting process (step S3009) for every state in Fig.33 (a). FIG. 35 is a flowchart of an effect during normal effect setting processing (step S3209) in FIG. 34. FIG. (A) is a flowchart of AR-in-AR effect setting process (step S3207) in FIG. 34, (b) and (c) are flowcharts of additional effect G number correction process (step S3405) in (a). It is a flowchart of AR during production setting processing (step S3207) in FIG. (A) is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500, (b) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500, (c) is FIG. 16 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500, and (d) is a flowchart of image control processing of the second sub control unit 500. It is a figure which shows an example of a mode, a ceiling pt, and a precursor pt with respect to each lap | count. It is a figure which shows an example of operation | movement when total acquisition pt exceeds ceiling pt. It is a figure which shows an example of operation | movement when total acquisition pt exceeds ceiling pt. It is a figure which shows an example of operation | movement when cumulative acquisition pt exceeds precursor pt. It is a figure which shows an example of operation | movement when cumulative acquisition pt exceeds precursor pt. It is a figure which shows an example of operation | movement when total acquisition pt exceeds several precursor pt by one update. It is a figure which shows an example of operation | movement when total acquisition pt exceeds several precursor pt by one update.

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

  The slot machine of the present embodiment described below starts rotation when a predetermined number of game media is inserted and a plurality of reels, each of which has a plurality of types of symbols, receives a predetermined rotation start instruction operation. At the same time, based on the reception of the rotation start instruction operation, the success or failure of internal winning of a plurality of types of winning combinations is determined by lottery, and each of the plurality of reels individually receives the predetermined rotation stop instruction operation. If the condition determined by the combination of symbols based on the result of the lottery and the plurality of reels is stopped and the predetermined payout condition is met, the game medium is dispensed and the process is ended, and if not, the condition is determined. It is a game stand that advances a series of games that ends without paying out game media.

  First, the basic configuration of the slot machine 100 will be described using FIG. 1 and FIG. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side). FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a pay line.

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

  In the present embodiment, an appropriate number of each symbol are printed on the belt-like members at equal intervals, and the belt-like members are attached to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member to constitute the respective reels 110 to 112. When viewed from the player, the symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed approximately three vertically from the display window 113, and a total of nine symbols can be seen. If it demonstrates concretely using FIG. 2, the symbol displayed on the upper stage (position 1 shown in the figure) of the left reel 110 will be displayed on the middle stage (position 4 shown in the figure) of the left reel upper stage symbol and the left reel 110. The symbol to be displayed is displayed on the left reel middle symbol, the symbol displayed on the bottom of the left reel 110 (the position 7 shown in the figure) is displayed on the left reel bottom symbol, the top of the middle reel 111 (the position 2 shown in the figure) The symbol is displayed in the middle reel upper stage symbol, the symbol displayed in the middle stage of the left reel 111 (the position 5 shown in the figure) is the middle reel middle stage symbol, the symbol displayed in the lower stage of the middle reel 111 (the position 8 shown in the figure) The middle reel lower symbol, the symbol displayed on the upper end of the right reel 112 (the position 3 shown in the figure) is the right reel upper symbol, the symbol displayed on the middle of the right reel 112 (the position 6 in the figure) the right reel Middle step design, the lower part of the right reel 112 (in the figure The symbols displayed on the 9) position are called the lower right reel symbol respectively, and the symbols on each of the reels 110 to 112 are respectively displayed on the reels 110 to 112 in the longitudinal direction through the display window 113, for a total of nine in total. Be done. Then, by rotating each of the reels 110 to 112, the combination of the symbols seen by the player is changed. That is, each of the reels 110 to 112 functions as a display device that variably displays a combination of a plurality of types of symbols. Note that as such a display device, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can be adopted other than the reel. Further, although three reels are provided inside the center of the slot machine 100 in the present embodiment, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

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

  The pay line display lamp 120 is a lamp indicating a pay line to be activated. The winning line is a line for which it is determined whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination described in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 described later is displayed. In the present embodiment, the left reel middle row symbol, middle reel middle row A middle pay line L1 configured of a symbol and a right reel middle symbol is provided. This pay line L1 is shown in FIG. The pay lines to be activated (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “active lines”) are determined in advance by the number of medals betted as gaming media. The slot machine 100 of the present embodiment requires three medals, and when the number of inserted medals is less than this number, no winning line is activated, and when the number of inserted medals is bet this number The pay line L1 is activated. When the pay line is activated, the start lever 135 can be operated to start the game. The number of pay lines is not limited to one. For example, in addition to the middle winning line L1, it is composed of a right down winning line composed of a left reel upper symbol, a middle reel middle symbol and a right reel lower symbol, a left reel lower symbol, a middle reel middle symbol and a right reel upper symbol A total of three lines of winning lines going up to the right may be set as a valid pay line, or a number of pay lines according to the number of bets may be set as a valid pay line.

  The notification lamp 123 is, for example, a game that an internal winning is made to a specific winning combination (specifically, BB1, BB2, RB) in an internal lottery described later, or an RB state or BB state described later. It is a lamp to inform people. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. Replaying lamp 122 is capable of replaying the current game (when the medal is not required to be played if the replaying lamp 122 wins the replaying combination (details will be described later) which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game. ) To the player. The reel panel lamp 128 is a lamp for effect.

  The bet buttons 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) electronically stored in the slot machine 100. In the present embodiment, one sheet is inserted each time the bet button 130 is pressed, two sheets are inserted when the bet button 131 is pressed, and three sheets are inserted when the bet button 132 is pressed. ing. Hereinafter, the bet button 132 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. In addition, the game medal insertion lamp 129 turns on a lamp of the number according to the inserted medal number, and when there is insertion of the specified number of medals, the game start is informed that it is possible to start the game. The lamp 121 lights up.

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

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

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

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139 configured of a left stop button 137, a middle stop button 138, and a right stop button 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button type switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 which have started to rotate by the operation of the start lever 135, and are associated with the respective reels 110 to 112. More specifically, the left reel 110 can be stopped by operating the left stop button 137, the middle reel 111 can be stopped by operating the middle stop button 138, and the right stop button 139 The right reel 112 can be stopped by operating. Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Further, the reels to be stopped corresponding to these stop operations are referred to as a first stop reel, a second stop reel, and a third stop reel, respectively. Further, the order in which the stop buttons 137 to 139 are operated to stop all the reels 110 to 112 being rotated is referred to as the operation order or the pushing order. Furthermore, the operation sequence in which the first stop operation is the stop operation of the left reel 110 is called "order press operation sequence" or simply "forward press", and the stop operation in which the first stop operation is the stop operation of the right reel 112 is " The reverse pressing operation order "or simply" reverse pressing ". A light emitter may be provided inside each of the stop buttons 137 to 139. If the operation of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is possible, the light emitter may be turned on to notify the player. The stop buttons 137 to 139 correspond to an example of the stop operation receiving means of the present invention.

  The medal return button 133 is a button for pressing and removing the medal when the inserted medal is clogged. The settlement button 134 is a button for settling the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and the bet medals and discharging the medals from the medal payout port 155. The door key hole 140 is a hole into which a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 is inserted.

  At the lower part of the stop button unit 136, a title panel 162 for displaying a model name and pasting various kinds of certificates is provided. At the bottom of the title panel 162, a medal payout port 155 and a medal receptacle 161 are provided.

  The sound hole 145 is a hole for outputting the sound of the speaker 277 provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. Side lamps 144 provided on the left and right portions of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for boosting the game. A rendering device 160 is disposed above the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 for outputting the sound of the speaker 272 to the outside is provided at the top of the rendering device 160. The effect device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 including two right shutters 163 a and a left shutter 163 b which can be opened and closed in the horizontal direction, and an effect image display device 157 (liquid crystal When the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b open outward in the horizontal direction before the effect image display device 157, the display screen of the effect image display device 157 is the front of the slot machine 100 (player side, front side It has a structure that appears in In addition, even if it is not a liquid crystal display device, it may be a display device capable of displaying various effect images and various game information, for example, multi-segment display (7-segment display), dot matrix display, organic EL display, plasma display , A reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape, and the whole of the display screen can be viewed by the player. In the case of the present embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decoration (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen so that a part of the periphery of the display screen is hidden by the decoration so that the display screen looks like an odd shape. The display screen is a flat surface in the present embodiment, but may be a curved surface. The effect image display device 157 corresponds to an example of the effect means and the display means of the present invention.

  FIG. 3 is a front view showing the slot machine 100 with the front door opened. The housing 101 is a box that is surrounded by the upper surface plate 261, the left side surface plate 260, the right side surface plate 260, the lower surface plate 264, and the back surface plate 242, and is open at the front. Inside the housing 101, a main control board storage case 210 containing a main control board is disposed at a position not overlapping the air vent 249 provided at the top of the back plate 242, and the main control board storage case 210. A reel unit 700 having three reels 110 to 112 is disposed below the. On the side of the main control board storage case 210 and the reel unit 700, that is, on the side plate 260 on the left side, a sub control board storage case 220 in which the sub control board is stored is disposed. Further, an external concentrated terminal plate 248 connected to the main control board and outputting information of the slot machine 100 to an external device is attached to the side plate 260 on the right side.

  A medal payout device 180 (a device for paying out the medals accumulated in the bucket) is disposed on the lower surface plate 264, and a power supply board having a power supply board above the medal payout device 180, that is, below the reel unit 700. A device 252 is disposed, and a power switch 244 is disposed on the front of the power supply 252. The power supply device 252 converts AC power supplied externally to the slot machine 100 into DC, converts the DC power into a predetermined voltage, and supplies the voltage to each control unit such as the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 and each device. Furthermore, a storage circuit (for example, a capacitor) for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 or the like of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) is provided. There is.

  The medal auxiliary storage 240 is disposed on the right side of the medal payout device 180, and an overflow terminal is disposed behind the medal auxiliary storage 240 (not shown). The power supply device 252 is provided with a power cord connecting portion for connecting the power cord 265, and the power cord 265 connected thereto extends outside through the power cord hole 262 opened in the back plate 242 of the housing 101. ing.

  The front door 102 is hinged to the side plate 260 on the left side of the housing 101 via the hinge device 276, and an effect control board for controlling the effect device 160 and the effect device 160 in the upper part of the symbol display window 113. An upper speaker 272 is provided (not shown). At the bottom of the symbol display window 113, a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, a passage 266 through which the medal passes when the medal selector 170 causes an illegal medal or the like to fall to the medal receiver 161, etc. There is. Furthermore, a bass speaker 277 is provided at a position corresponding to the sound hole 145.

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

  The control unit of the slot machine 100 can be roughly divided into a main effect according to a main control unit 300 for controlling the progress of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as a "command") transmitted by the main control unit 300. And a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on commands transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400. Here, with regard to the main control unit 300, if the data capacity becomes large, it becomes difficult to check the program and there is a problem of security deterioration such as becoming a hotbed of unauthorized modification. The data capacity of the RAM 308 is limited. The main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of the game control means and the counting means of the present invention, and the first sub-control unit 400 corresponds to an example of the effect control means of the present invention.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used in internal lottery of winning combination, and symbols of reels. ROM 306 which stores the array and stop position etc., RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, and counter timer 312 for measuring time, number of times etc. And a WDT (watchdog timer) 314. Note that another storage device may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and the same applies to a first sub control unit 400 and a second sub control unit 500, which will be described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined cycle output from the crystal oscillator 315 b as a system clock. Furthermore, when the power is turned on, the CPU 304 transmits the data for frequency division stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312, and the counter timer 312 generates an interrupt time based on the received data for frequency division. An interrupt request is sent to the CPU 304 at each interrupt time. The CPU 304 executes monitoring of each sensor or the like and transmission of driving pulses in response to the interrupt request. For example, when the clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 315b is 8 MHz, the dividing value of the counter timer 312 is 1/256, and the dividing data of the ROM 306 is 47, the reference time of the interrupt is 256 × 47 × 8 MHz. = 1.504 ms.

  The main control unit 300 uses a random number generation circuit 316, which is used as a hardware random number counter that varies numerical values in the range of 0 to 65535 based on a clock signal input from the crystal oscillator 315a, and a start signal when power is turned on. A start signal output circuit 338 for outputting (reset signal) is provided, and the CPU 304 starts game control when a start signal is input from the start signal output circuit 338 (main control unit main processing described later) Start).

  In addition, the main control unit 300 includes a sensor circuit 320, and the CPU 304 is inserted from the various sensors 318 (bet button 130 sensor, bet button 131 sensor, bet button 132 sensor, and medal insertion slot 141 for each interrupt time). Medal reception sensor of medal, start lever 135 sensor, left stop button 137 sensor, middle stop button 138 sensor, right stop button 139 sensor, settlement button 134 sensor, medal payout sensor of medal paid out from medal payout device 180, left reel 110 The state of the optical sensor, the optical sensor of the middle reel 111, the optical sensor of the right reel 112, etc.) is monitored.

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

  Two medal acceptance sensors are installed in the internal passage of the medal insertion slot 141, and detect the passage of medals. Two start levers 135 sensors are provided inside the start lever 135 and detect start operations by the player. The left stop button 137 sensor, the middle stop button 138 sensor, and the right stop button 139 sensor are respectively installed on the corresponding stop buttons 137 to 139, and detect the operation of the stop button by the player.

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

  The optical sensor of the left reel 110, the optical sensor of the middle reel 111, and the optical sensor of the right reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions of the mounts of the respective reels 110 to 112, and light shielding provided on the reel frame Every time a piece passes, it becomes L level. The rotational position information indicating how much the reel is rotating from the reference position from the L level to the L level is calculated based on the value obtained by counting the clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 315b. Be done. When detecting the L level signal, the CPU 304 determines that the reel has made one rotation, and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero. The rotational position information is stored in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300.

  The main control unit 300 is provided in a drive circuit 322 for driving a stepping motor provided in the reel devices 110 to 112, a drive circuit 324 for driving a solenoid provided in a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, and a medal payout device 180 Drive circuit 326 for driving the motor, various lamps 336 (prize line display lamp 120, notification lamp 123, game medal insertable lamp 124, replay lamp 122, game medal insert lamp 129, game start lamp 121, storage number display A drive circuit 328 for driving the device 125, the game information display 126, and the payout amount display 127) is provided.

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

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

  Further, the main control unit 300 is provided with an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub-control unit 400, and enables communication with the first sub-control unit 400. The information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 is configured to be able to transmit a signal such as a command to the first sub control unit 400. However, the first sub control unit 400 can not transmit a signal such as a command to the main control unit 300.

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

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

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

  In addition, the first auxiliary control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 422, and the drive circuit 422 includes various lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel lamp, bed button lamp, Reel backlight etc. are connected. The various lamps 420 correspond to an example of the effect means of the present invention.

  Further, the first auxiliary control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 424 for driving the motor of the shutter 163, and the drive circuit 424 is provided with the shutter 163 via an output interface. The drive circuit 424 outputs a drive signal to a stepping motor (not shown) provided on the shutter 163 in response to an instruction from the CPU 404.

  Further, a sensor circuit 426 is provided in the first auxiliary control unit 400, and a shutter sensor 428 is connected to the sensor circuit 426 via an input interface. The CPU 404 monitors the state of the shutter sensor 428 every interrupt time.

  The CPU 404 also transmits and receives signals to and from the second secondary control unit 500 via the output interface. The second sub control unit 500 performs various controls of the rendering device 160 including display control of the rendering image display device 157. The second sub-control unit 500 is, for example, a control unit that controls the display of the effect image display device 157, a control unit that controls the various effect drive devices (for example, a control unit that controls the motor drive of the shutter 163) , Etc., may be configured by a plurality of control units.

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

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

  Further, the second sub control unit 500 is provided with a VDP 516 (video display processor), and a ROM 506 and a VRAM 518 are connected to the VDP 516 via a bus. The VDP 516 reads image data and the like stored in the ROM 506 based on a signal from the CPU 504, generates a display image using the work area of the VRAM 518, and displays the image on the effect image display device 157.

<Design array>
Next, FIG. 5 will be used to explain the symbol arrangement applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 described above. In addition, the same figure is a figure which expand | deploys and shows planarly the arrangement | sequence of the symbol given to each reel (the left reel 110, the inside reel 111, the right reel 112).

  In each of the reels 110 to 112, symbols of a plurality of types (eight types in this embodiment) shown on the right side of the figure are arranged for a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in this embodiment). The numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of the symbols on the respective reels 110 to 112. For example, in the present embodiment, the "watermelon pattern" is displayed on the frame of the number 19 of the left reel 110, the "bell pattern" is displayed on the frame of the number 20 of the middle reel 111, and the "seven 1" is displayed on the frame of the number 18 of the right reel 112. The symbols "" are arranged respectively.

  The slot machine 100 in the present embodiment is configured to stop the corresponding reels 110 to 112 within the maximum lead-in range (less than 5 frames in the present embodiment) from the position at which the stop operation is performed, in order to improve the interest of the game. It is configured.

<Type of winning combination>
Next, the types of winning combinations for the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 6 and 7 are diagrams showing types of winning combinations (including operating combinations), symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combinations, and payouts of the winning combinations.

  The winning combinations of the slot machine 100 include special roles 1 to 3, replay roles 1 to 11, and small roles 1 to 23. The types of winning combinations are not limited to these combinations and may be arbitrarily selected.

  Among the winning combinations in the present embodiment, the special roles 1 to 3 are roles that shift to a state (a BB operating state and an RB operating state to be described later; see the remarks column in FIG. 6) is there. In addition, the re-playing roles 1 to 11 are roles that enable re-playing without inserting a new medal. These special roles 1 to 3 and replay players 1 to 11 may be referred to as "operating roles". In addition, the “winning” in the present embodiment includes the case where the symbol combination of the operator without medal payout (without medal payout) is displayed on the effective line, for example, the special role 1 to 1 3, the winnings of the re-play role 1 to 11 are included. In addition, the special roles 1 to 3 are special roles carried over to the next game when it is not determined to be a prize, and other roles are not carried over to the next game if they are not determined to be a prize It is a role.

  The special roles 1 and 2 are roles (operating roles) to shift to the BB operating state (RT6) by winning. However, medals will not be paid out due to the winning of the role itself. The corresponding symbol combination is that the special role 1 is "Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1" and the special role 2 is "Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2". In the following description, the special role 1 may be referred to as "BB1", the special role 2 as "BB2", and the special role 1 and the special role 2 may be collectively referred to as "BB".

  The special role 3 is a role (operating role) that shifts to the RB operating state (RT4) by winning. However, medals will not be paid out due to the winning of the role itself. The corresponding symbol combination is "Seven 1-Seven 1-BAR". In the following description, the special role 3 may be referred to as “RB”.

  When the special winning combinations 1 to 3 are internally won, the internal winning flag corresponding to the specially winning special winning combination is set to ON (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). When the flag corresponding to the special roles 1 and 2 is set to ON, the main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the BB internal state (RT5), and the flag corresponding to RB is set to ON. Then, the main control unit 300 shifts the game state to the RB internal state (RT3). These flags are maintained in the on state until the corresponding operator is won, and it becomes easy to win these operators in the next and subsequent games. Specifically, even if the player does not win a prize in the special winning combination of 1 to 3 in the internal winning combination, the next and subsequent games have the same status as the internal winning combination of the special winning combination 1 to 3, and the corresponding symbol combination It is easy to win a prize. Note that the BB internal status and the RB internal status will be described later.

  In addition, when special roles 1 to 3 are internally won by overlapping with other replay role or small role, or when the other roles are internally won in the in-person state, this other role is constituted. Stop control of the reels is executed so that the symbols are preferentially aligned.

  The main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the BB operating state (RT6) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special roles 1 and 2. Further, in this BB operating state, a payout exceeding the predetermined number (300 when special prize 1 is a trigger, 200 when special prize 2 is a trigger, see remarks column in FIG. 6) is given. And, the state of the game is transferred to RT (RT7) after the bonus. The post-bonus RT will be described later.

  The main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the RB operating state (RT4) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 3. Further, in this RB operating state, when the payout exceeding the predetermined number (for example, 105) is made, the state of the game is shifted to RT after bonus (RT 7).

  The re-playing roles 1 to 11 are winning combinations (operating roles) that can play a game without inserting medals (game media) in the next game by winning, and medals are not paid out. In the corresponding symbol combination, the replay player 1 is "Replay-Replay-Replay", the replay player 2 is "Bell-Replay-Bell", and the replay player 3 is "Replay-Replay-Cherry". Replay player 4 is "Replay-Replay-Seven 1", replay player 5 is "Replay-Replay-Seven 2", and replay player 6 is "Replay-Replay-Bell", Replay 7 is "Replay-Replay-Watermelon", Replay 8 is "Bell-Replay-Seven 1", and Replay 9 is "Bell-Replay-Seven 2", Replay 10 is "BELL-REPLAY-CHERRY", and the replay player 11 is "REPLAY-BELL-BELL". Among the replay players, the replay players 1 and 2 are "normal replay", the replay players 3 to 5 are "promotional replay", the replay 6 is "fall fall replay 1", and the replay 7 is "replay Fall Replay 2 ”, Replays 8 to 10 may be referred to as“ fall Replay 3 ”, replays 11 may be referred to as“ chance replay ”, and replays 6 to 10 may be collectively referred to as“ fall Replay ”. . In addition, when winning in the re-playing combination 3-5, it shifts to a re-playing high probability state (RT2) described later, and when winning in the re-playing combination 6-10, shifts to a normal state (RT0) described later.

  The replay players 1 to 11 may be any role as long as the player can play the next game without inserting a medal. Therefore, for example, when the player wins the replay, the medal may be automatically inserted in the next game (the number of inserted medals is reset in the medal insertion number storage area described later), or the game won the replay The medal inserted in may be carried over to the next game and used as it is.

  The small roles 1 to 23 are winning combinations in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out. In the corresponding symbol combination, the small part 1 is "BAR-Replay-Replay", the small part 2 is "BAR-Replay-Seven 1", and the small part 3 is "BAR-Replay-Seven 2", The minor 4 is "BAR-Replay-Cherry", the minor 5 is "BAR-Cherry-BAR", the minor 6 is "BAR-Cherry-Watermelon" and the minor 7 is "BAR-Replay" Small part 8 is "cherry-cherry-cherry", small part 9 is "cherry-cherry-watermelon", small part 10 is "cherry-watermelon-bell", small part 11 is "bell-watermelon-cherry", minor 12 is "replay-watermelon-seven 1", minor 13 is "replay-watermelon-seven 2" and minor 14 is "replay-BAR" -"Seven 1", The role 15 is "Replay-BAR-Seven 2", the minor 16 is "Blank 1-BAR-Seven 1", the minor 17 is "Blank 1-BAR-Seven 2" and the minor 18 is "Blank 1-Watermelon-Seven 1", small part 19 is "Blank 1-Watermelon-Seven 2", small part 20 is "Blank 1-Seven 1-Cherry" and small part 21 is "Blank 1-seven 2-cherries, minor 22 is "blank 1-BAR-cherry", minor 23 is "bell-bell-bell". Also, the corresponding number of payouts is as shown in FIG.

  Among the above-mentioned small part, small part 1 is "weak cherry", small part 2 to 4 is "strong cherry", small part 5 to 7 is "decided cherry", and small part 8 to 10 is "middle cherry", The small role 11 may be referred to as “watermelon”, the small portions 12 to 22 as “single-piece role”, and the small role 23 as “bell”. In addition, when the small winnings 12 to 22 are won, it shifts to a preparation state (RT1) described later. It is to be noted that the small winning combination 23 is a winning combination regardless of operation conditions (operation timing, operation order) when the internal winning is made.

<Type of internal winning combination>
Next, the types of internal winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 show the types and names of the internal winning combinations.

  FIGS. 8 and 9 show 34 types of internal winning combinations (condition device numbers 1 to 34) combining the combinations described in FIGS. 6 and 7. The winning combination in the game is any of the winning combinations corresponding to the internal winning combination. These internal winning combinations are determined by lottery at the start operation of the game.

  Condition device numbers 1 to 16 are all internal winning combinations including special roles. Among these, the conditional device numbers 1, 8 and 13 are internal winning combinations in which the special winning combination is won alone and there is no duplication with other winning combinations. When these prizes are internally won, it is possible to win the corresponding special part (RB operating state (RT4) or BB operating state (RT6) transition), but if not winning, RB internal status (RT3) or shift to BB internal state (RT5). In this case, it is possible to win special roles 1 to 3 as long as the player does not internally win another role in the subsequent games.

  On the other hand, the condition device numbers 2 to 7, 9 to 12, 14 to 16 are internal winning combinations in which the special winning combination and the other winning combination overlap. In the present embodiment, the small part and the re-play part are configured to stop prior to the special part. For this reason, in a game in which the special combination and the other combination overlap and the internal combination is won, there is a possibility that the other combination will win (if it is a re-play combination, it always wins), but the special combination is not. It should be noted that it is possible to win the special part unless the next game is transferred to the RB internal state (RT3) or the BB internal state (RT5), and the internal role is not selected as the other role in the subsequent games. .

  In the RB internal status (RT3) or BB internal status (RT5), when the internal winning combination is determined, any of the internally winning combinations is prioritized and stopped. I won't win. In the case where the internal winning combination here is the one including the special combination (conditional device numbers 1 to 16), the flag is not newly set for the special combination, and the difference is substantially treated. In addition, about the internal winning combination (condition device numbers 2-7, 9-12, 14-16) in which the special combination overlaps with the other combination, it is treated that the internal combination is elected to the other combination excluding the special combination (figure to be described later The same applies to the case of referring to the table such as 15), and this other role can be stopped. For example, when the condition device number 3 is internally elected, the condition device number 26 is treated as being internally elected. In addition, when there is no internal winning combination (in the case of loss) or when the condition device numbers 1, 8 and 13 are internally elected, it is possible to stop the special combination symbol.

  Condition device numbers 17 to 25 are internal winning combinations configured by a replay role. Among the above, when the condition device numbers 19 to 24 are internally elected, there is a case where an RT described later is transitioned. First, in the condition device numbers 19 to 21, operation conditions (here, pushing order, hereinafter, pushing order of the correct answer) for winning the promotion replay (replays 3 to 5) are defined. When the stop operation in the case of internally winning to the condition device numbers 19 to 21 matches the pressing order of each correct answer, the player wins a promotion replay (replay role combination 3 to 5) and shifts to a replay high probability state (RT2) Do. On the other hand, when the stop operation does not match the pressing order of the correct answer, a normal replay (replay role 1 or replay role 2) is won, but RT does not shift. Next, in the condition device numbers 22 to 24, operation conditions (here, push order, hereinafter, correct push order) for avoiding the winning of the fall replay (replay role 6 to 10) are defined. When the stop operation in the case of internally winning to the condition device numbers 22 to 24 matches the pressing order of the respective correct answers, the normal replay (replay role 1 or replay role 2) is won, and RT does not shift. On the other hand, when the stop operation does not match the pressing order of the correct answer, the player falls into the fall replay (replay role 6 to 10) and shifts to the normal state (RT0). In the following description, the condition device numbers 19 to 24 may be generically called "order replay".

  Condition device numbers 26 to 34 are internal winning combinations comprising small winning combinations. Among these, in the condition device numbers 29 to 31, operation conditions (here, push order, hereinafter, correct push order) in which a bell (small winning combination 23) is won are defined. In the following description, the condition device numbers 29 to 31 may be collectively referred to as a forward order bell. In the case where the condition device numbers 29 to 31 are internally won, when the stop operation matches the pressing order of the respective correct answers, the bell (small part 23) is won. On the other hand, when the stop operation does not match the pressing order of the correct answer, the single winning combination (small prizes 12 to 22) internally elected other than the bell (small prize 23) is preferentially halted, and further, the preparation state (RT1) Transition. In the above configuration, when the stop operation does not match in the pressing order of the correct answer, there is a case where a shift occurs. However, for example, when the stop operation does not match in the pressing order of the correct answer. It is good also as composition which always wins to a certain part. Further, in the present embodiment, the winnings are made when the condition device numbers 29 to 31 are internally won and the bell (small part 23) is not won (hereinafter referred to as a bell spill, in this case one part (small parts 12 to 22) Transition to the preparation state (RT1), but the transition to the preparation state (RT1) is made on the condition that the correct order is not met regardless of the appearance order. You may

<Type of gaming status (RT)>
Next, types of gaming states of the slot machine 100 and their transition will be described. FIG. 10 is a transition diagram of the gaming state of the slot machine 100. As shown in FIG.

  In the slot machine 100, there are a total of eight types of benefits of a normal state, a preparation state, a re-game high probability state, an RB internal state, an RB operating state, an BB internal state, a BB operating state, and a post RT bonus. It is configured to be able to switch the state, and the transition of these states changes the degree of advantage and improves the interest of the game. In the following description, this game state may be referred to as RT, and the above-mentioned normal state, preparation state, re-game high probability state, RB internal state, RB operating state, BB internal state, BB operation The state and post-bonus RT may be referred to as RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, RT5, RT6, and RT7 in this order. In addition, at the time of switching of these RTs, the corresponding lottery table is changed (described later). The RT is controlled by the main control unit 300.

  FIG. 10 shows the respective RTs described above, and these transition conditions are described on the arrows. When transition conditions corresponding to each arrow are satisfied, RT transitions in the direction of the arrow. In these transition conditions, for example, winning a predetermined part, winning internally for a predetermined part, displaying a specific symbol combination on a specific pay line in a stopped state, and digesting a prescribed number of games And a predetermined number of payouts may be made.

  FIG. 11 is a view showing a lottery table of the internal winning combination in the case of the setting value 1. As shown in FIG. FIG. 12 is a view showing a lottery table of the internal winning combination in the case of the setting value 6. In FIG. Further, FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the total of the lottery probability of the replay player for each RT.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, except for the case where the gaming state is RT4 or RT6 (which may be referred to as staying), an internal winning combination (for example, In FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the lottery value differs depending on the set value (which can be set to 1 to 6 in the present embodiment) for the condition device numbers 3, 12, 26, and 28). When the gaming state is RT4 or RT6, the lottery value of the internal winning combination is a common lottery value regardless of the setting value. In addition, as shown in FIG. 13, although the sum of the lottery values for each RT is different for the replay role, the difference between the lottery values according to the setting value is not provided.

  In FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the condition device numbers of the internal winning combinations (conditional devices) are shown on the vertical axis, and the lottery values (size of the range of the lottery data) corresponding to RT are shown for these internal winning combinations. It is shown on the horizontal axis.

  In the RT described below, the internal winning probability of the winning combination is obtained by selecting, from the lottery data provided in the ROM 306, numerical data corresponding to the range of the lottery data associated with each winning combination It is obtained by dividing the range by numerical data (for example, 65,536). For example, in the normal state (RT0), the lottery value of the common bell (small part 23) of the condition device number 32 is 5000 in any of settings 1 to 6 and the winning probability (RT0) of the common bell in the normal state is It is 5000/65536 ≒ 7.63%.

  With regard to the above difference in the internal winning probability, the higher the set value, the higher the advantage tends to be. More specifically, the payout rate of setting 1 to setting 3 (expected value of the number of medals paid out per game ÷ number of medals used per 1 game × 100) falls below 100%, and setting 4 to setting 6 The payout rate of is over 100%. That is, setting 4 to setting 6 are setting values advantageous to the player.

  The lottery data is divided in advance into several numerical ranges, and each numerical range is associated with each combination or loss. It is determined whether the random number value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery is a value corresponding to lottery data corresponding to which combination, and an internal lottery combination (internal winning combination) is determined. Incidentally, a staff member of the game arcade can arbitrarily select and set any setting value.

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

<RT0 (normal state)>
RT0 is the most disadvantageous RT for the player among RT0 to RT3, RT5, and RT7, in which the probability of internally winning the replay player is the lowest.

  There are condition device numbers 1 to 17 and 25 to 32 as roles to be internally elected at RT0. If you do not win the part, you will lose, and the symbol combination corresponding to the part will not be displayed. In addition, that the symbol combination which concerns on a prize is not stopped by a prize line may be called "it will be a loss". In addition, the fact that he did not win the role may be expressed as "the user has won the prize."

  In FIG. 10, it is shown that when a bell spill occurs at RT0, the process shifts to RT1 when it reaches RB, RT4 when it wins in RB, and RT6 when it wins in BB1 and BB2. In addition, it is shown that the game shifts to RT3 when the player does not win a game internally winning to RB, and shifts to RT5 when the game does not win internally to BB1 and BB2.

<RT1 (ready state)>
RT1 is an RT having a low internal winning probability of the replay player next to RT0 among RT0 to RT3, RT5, and RT7.

  There are condition device numbers 1 to 17, 19 to 21, and 25 to 32 as roles to be internally elected in RT 1.

  In FIG. 10, when RT1 is set, it shifts to RT2 when winning in promotion replay (re-playing combination 3-5), shifts to RT4 when winning in RB, and shifts to RT6 when winning in BB1 and BB2 It is shown. In addition, it is shown that the game shifts to RT3 when the player does not win a game internally winning to RB, and shifts to RT5 when the game does not win internally to BB1 and BB2.

<RT2 (replay high probability state)>
RT2 has a higher probability of winning a replay role than RT0 or RT1, and is an RT that is more advantageous than RT0 or RT1.

  There are condition device numbers 1 to 18 and 22 to 32 in the roles to be internally elected in RT2.

  In FIG. 10, when RT2 is set, a bell spilled eye is shifted to RT1, and a falling fall replay (replay role 6-10) is shifted to RT0, and an RB is shifted to RT4. It is shown that when winning in BB1 and BB2, it shifts to RT6. In addition, it is shown that the game shifts to RT3 when the player does not win a game internally winning to RB, and shifts to RT5 when the game does not win internally to BB1 and BB2.

<RT3 (RB internal status)>
RT3 is in a state where the internal winning flag corresponding to RB is set to ON. This RT3 is an RT that is more advantageous than RT0 because it is easier to shift to RT4 than RT0 and has a higher probability of winning a replay role than RT0.

  There are condition device numbers 17, 25 to 34 in the roles to be internally won in RT3. Although condition device numbers 1 to 16 may actually be selected, they are replaced by condition device numbers corresponding to those excluding BB1, BB2 and RB, and as a result, condition device numbers 17 and 25 to 34 become It will be selected. In FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the value of the lottery value taking this into consideration is shown. When the combination is not internally won in RT3 (in the case of a loss), the symbol combination corresponding to RB can be displayed by the player performing a stop operation at a predetermined timing.

  In FIG. 10, when winning in RB in RT3 (when the symbol combination corresponding to RB is displayed), it is shown that it shifts to RT4.

<RT4 (RB operating status)>
The RT 4 is an advantageous RT which has a higher probability of internally winning the common bell (small role 23) than other RTs except the RT 6 and which facilitates medal acquisition.

  The only winning combination in RT 4 is the condition device number 32. The common bell that is internally elected with the condition device number 32 is a part that wins the bell regardless of the operation condition (operation timing, operation order) when the internal election is made.

  It is shown in FIG. 10 that the process shifts to RT7 when the payout exceeds the prescribed number (105 sheets, see remarks column in FIG. 6) in RT4.

  In the present embodiment, RT4 ends when payout of a prescribed number of sheets is executed, but, for example, it ends when a predetermined combination (for example, single bonus) is won, or a predetermined number of times (for example, 8) It may be ended when there is a winning of a round) or when a predetermined number of (for example, six) games are played.

<RT5 (BB internal status)>
In RT5, the internal winning flag corresponding to one of BB1 and BB2 is set to ON. This RT5 is an RT that is more advantageous than RT0 because it is easier to shift to RT6 than RT0 and has a higher probability of winning a replay role than RT0.

  There are condition device numbers 17 and 25 to 34 for the role to be internally won in RT5. Although condition device numbers 1 to 16 may actually be selected, they are replaced by condition device numbers corresponding to those excluding BB1, BB2 and RB, and as a result, condition device numbers 17 and 25 to 34 become It will be selected. In FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the value of the lottery value taking this into consideration is shown. If the winning combination is not internally won in RT5 (in the case of a failure), the player performs a stop operation at a predetermined timing to correspond to BB1 or BB2 corresponding to the internal winning flag set to ON. A symbol combination can be displayed.

  In FIG. 10, when winning in any of BB1 and BB2 in RT5 (when a symbol combination corresponding to any of BB1 and BB2 is displayed), it is shown that the process shifts to RT6.

<RT6 (BB operating state)>
The RT 6 is an advantageous RT that has a higher probability of internally winning the common bell (small role 23) than the other RTs except the RT 4 and facilitates medal acquisition. In addition, it is the most advantageous RT because it continues until it is paid out more than RT4.

  The only winning combination in RT 5 is the condition device number 32. The common bell that is internally elected with the condition device number 32 is a part that wins the bell regardless of the operation condition (operation timing, operation order) when the internal election is made.

  It is shown in FIG. 10 that, in RT6, transition to RT7 is made when a payout exceeding the prescribed number is made. The prescribed number is 300 when the player wins BB1 and shifts to RT6, and 200 when the player wins BB2 and shifts to RT6.

  In the present embodiment, the RT 6 ends when payout of a prescribed number of sheets is executed, but, for example, it ends when a predetermined combination (for example, single bonus) is won, or further, a predetermined number of times (for example, 8). It may be ended when there is a winning of a round) or when a predetermined number of (for example, six) games are played.

<RT7 (RT after bonus)>
RT7 has a higher probability of winning a replay role than RT0 or RT1, and is an RT that is more advantageous than RT0 or RT1.

  There are condition device numbers 1 to 17 and 25 to 32 as roles to be internally elected in RT7.

  In FIG. 10, when RT7 is set, it shifts to RT1 when it becomes a bell spill, it shifts to RT0 when 15 games are over, it shifts to RT4 when it wins in RB, and it wins in BB1, BB2 when it wins It is shown to move to RT6. In addition, it is shown that the game shifts to RT3 when the player does not win a game internally winning to RB, and shifts to RT5 when the game does not win internally to BB1 and BB2.

<State A and State B (including AR)>
In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, the gaming state is divided into state A and state B and managed separately from the above-described RT. Among them, in the state B, notification of the stop operation order to the internally winning combination (hereinafter sometimes referred to as operation navigation) may be executed, and in the state A, the operation navigation is not displayed. In this embodiment, a transition lottery to state B (step S1003 in FIG. 22) is executed based on the internally won combination, and state B is set based on the result.

  When the state B is set, pt can be acquired (added to the accumulated acquisition pt) as the game progresses, and when the accumulated acquisition pt becomes equal to or higher than the ceiling pt, an AR described later can be started after the waiting period ( Step S1317 in FIG. 25). At this time, a promotion replay navigation is displayed to urge the transition to RT2 (step S1505 in FIG. 27). Then, when RT shifts to RT2, AR starts (FIG. 29 (c)). In this AR, the number of notification (bell navigation) of the pressing order of the correct answer of the pressing order bell is managed by the number of remaining bell navigations. Specifically, at the start of AR, an initial value is set to the number of remaining bell navigations (step S1315 in FIG. 25), and the number of remaining bell navigations is decremented by one each time bell navigation is performed (step S1403 in FIG. 26) Then, AR and state B end (FIG. 29 (b), step S1809 in FIG. 30 (a)). The number of remaining bell navigation may be added by lottery (step S1407 in FIG. 26).

  During the AR, when the push order replay and push order bells (condition device numbers 19 to 24 and 29 to 31) are internally won, operation navigation indicating the push order of the corresponding correct answer is displayed (step in FIG. 27) S1517, step S1523, step S1533). However, in RT0 or RT7, the operation navigation is not displayed even if internal selection is made on the push order bell (condition device numbers 29 to 31). Note that this operation navigation is not limited to the one indicating the push order, but may be the one indicating the timing of the stop operation, for example, a display such as "Aim at ...", or the push order and timing. It may indicate both of them. In the following description, the operation navigation with respect to the pushing order bell may be referred to as a bell navigation. Thus, in AR, since the operation navigation advantageous to the player is executed, the player is more advantageous than in the case of not AR.

  Although the state B ends with the end of the AR, there are two cases in which the state B ends in addition to this condition in this embodiment. The first is the case where the state B continues over a predetermined number of games (for example, 1,500 games), and the state B is managed using the number of state B continuable games. The second is a case where a predetermined net increase (for example, 2400) medals are obtained from the point when the net increase is the lowest, and this is managed using a MY counter. These conditions are provided in order to prevent the euphoric feeling by the state B continuing for a long time or acquiring many benefits in a short time.

  In the present embodiment, the state A flag is used to distinguish between the state A and the state B. If the state B flag is off, the state A is indicated, and if the state B flag is on, the state B is indicated.

<Overview of processing>
Hereinafter, processing of the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the second sub control unit 500 will be described using the drawings.

<Main control unit main processing>
First, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of main-control part main processing.

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 which has received the start signal performs reset start by a reset interrupt, and executes main control main processing shown in FIG. 21 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

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

  In step S103, it is checked whether the medal has been inserted (the maintenance or the operation of the bet buttons 130 to 132), and the pay line display lamp 120 is turned on in response to the insertion of the medal. When a medal is inserted, preparation for transmission of an insertion command indicating this is made. In addition, since the processing of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed when the player wins the replay in the previous game, it is not necessary for the player to insert the medals. In addition, it checks whether or not the start lever 135 is operated while the specified number of medals are used, and if the start lever 135 is operated, the number of medals inserted and the valid pay line are determined, and the game is played. To start.

  In step S105, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current RT, and an internal lottery (lottery lottery) is performed using this and the random number value acquired from the random value generation circuit 316, Determine the winning combination. As a result of the internal lottery, when the internal winning combination is made to any winning combination (including the operating combination), the flag of the winning combination is turned on.

  In step S107, reel stop data corresponding to the stop operation is prepared based on the result of the internal lottery. The reel stop data is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

  In step S109, a game start state process is executed. Here, based on the result of the internal lottery, processing of setting of the state B and whether or not to display the number of remaining bell navigations and whether to display the lottery or the operation navigation is performed. The details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S111, rotation of the reels 110 to 112 is started on the condition that the gaming interval timer (subtracted in timer update processing described later) is 0, and an initial value is set to the gaming interval timer. In addition, at the start of rotation of the reels 110 to 112, preparation for transmitting a reel rotation start command to the first sub control unit 400 is performed. Thereafter, when the reels 110 to 112 have a predetermined rotational speed, and optical sensors provided on the respective reels are detected to grasp the symbol positions of the respective reels, the stop operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139 is activated. The game interval counter secures the minimum time required for one game (4.1s in the present embodiment) and suppresses the euphoria.

  In step S113, a reel stop control process is performed. In this process, when one of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is pressed after the stop operation is validated, the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the pressed stop buttons 137 to 139 are stopped. Specifically, every time the stop operation is performed, the stop table of the reel stop data is referred to, and the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the stop operation are stopped according to the number of drawn frames set in the stop table. Further, reel stop data corresponding to the second stop operation is prepared for the first stop operation, and reel stop data corresponding to the third stop operation is prepared for the second stop operation. In addition, preparation for transmitting corresponding commands (first to third pressing commands) to the first sub control unit 400 is performed for each stop operation, and each time the reels 110 to 112 stop, the corresponding commands (first Preparation for transmitting the first to third stop commands to the first sub control unit 400 is performed. When all the reels 110 to 112 stop, the process proceeds to step S115.

  In step S115, a winning determination process is performed. Here, when a symbol combination corresponding to any winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. For example, if “bell-bell-bell” is aligned on the activated pay line, it is determined that a bell (small part 23) is won. In addition, after determining the winning combination, preparation for transmitting a winning command to the first sub control unit 400 is performed.

  In step S117, if a certain winning combination with a payout is won, medals of the number corresponding to the winning combination are awarded (payout), and the number of grants is displayed using the payout number display 127.

  In step S119, RT update processing is performed. In this process, RT is transitioned based on the conditions shown in the state transition diagram shown in FIG.

  In step S121, a game state update process is performed. Here, based on the result of the game, start preparation and end processing of the state B and update of the state regarding the state B are performed. The details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  One game ends by the above. Thereafter, the game proceeds by returning to step S103 and repeating the above-described processing.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the details of the game start state process (step S109) in the main control unit main process of FIG. 21 will be described. This figure is a flowchart of the game start state process (step S109) in FIG.

  First, in step S1001 executed first, it is determined whether the state B flag is off. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1003, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1021.

  In step S1003, a lottery is performed to determine whether to shift to the state B based on the internally winning combination.

  In step S1005, it is determined whether or not the lottery in step S1003 has been won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1007. If not, the process proceeds to step S1031.

  In step S1007, the number of state B continueable games is set. Here, the state B continueable game number is a value that defines the number of games in which the state B can be continued, and the state B is not maintained beyond this value. In the present embodiment, 1500 is set as this value, but another constant may be used, and it is not limited to the constant, and may be randomly determined from a plurality of values.

  In step S1009, the value of the MY counter is initialized, and the process proceeds to step S1011.

  In step S1011, the number of turns is set to 1, and the process proceeds to step S1013. In the present embodiment, a configuration is performed in which a ceiling precursor effect to be described later is executed from when the state B is set until it becomes AR, and a period until the ceiling precursor effect for the ceiling ends is a unit of circulation. It represents. For example, when the number of laps is 1, it represents a period until the first ceiling for admonition effect ends, and when the number of laps is 2, a second ceiling after the first ceiling for accompaniment effect ends It represents a period of time until the foreshadowing effect ends.

  In step S1013, the mode is set with reference to the table of FIG. FIG. 14A shows the selection probability of the mode with respect to the number of turns. In this embodiment, three types of modes, mode A, mode B, and mode C, are provided, and according to this mode, the ceiling pt, the sign pt, the AR setting, the initial value of the number of navigations at the AR start, The table referred to in each lottery and the correspondence between the cumulative acquisition pt and the zone are made different. Here, since the number of turns is 1, the probability of selecting mode A is 80%, and the probability of selecting mode B and mode C is 10%. It should be noted that the selection probability of the mode may be made different for each setting, such that the transition rate to mode C is set higher as the setting is higher. Also, the mode that is most easily set may be made different for each setting.

  In step S1015, the value of ceiling pt is set with reference to the table of FIG. 14 (b). In the present embodiment, when pt acquired in one revolution reaches the ceiling pt, a ceiling precursor effect is executed (one revolution ends). For this ceiling pt, a configuration set for each revolution is adopted. For example, when the mode A is set, the probability that the ceiling pt is selected in the range of 201 to 300, 401 to 500, 601 to 700, and 801 to 900 is 20%, respectively. Also, for example, when the mode B is set, the probability that the ceiling pt is selected in the range of 101 to 200, 301 to 400, 501 to 600, and 701 to 800 is 20%, respectively. In addition, although any value of these numerical ranges is selected by the further lottery for the ceiling pt, the lottery probability at this time may be equal within the numerical range, or a specific one within the numerical range. The bias may be provided such that the range or a specific value is easily selected (or less likely).

  In step S1021, a game start state B related process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1031. The details of the state B transition process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1031, preparation is made to transmit an internal winning command to the first sub control unit 400, and this game start state process is ended. In this internal winning command, information regarding the condition device number of the internally winning combination, the state B, the bonus, and the AR (for example, the state B flag, the AR preparation flag, the AR flag, the standby flag, the number of remaining bell navigations, the additional remaining bell navigations The information includes the number of times, the number of remaining waiting games, the cumulative acquisition pt, the ceiling pt, the type of mode, the presence or absence of the pt2 mode, the presence or absence of instruction information, and the contents thereof.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 23, the game start time state B related process (step S1021) in the game start time state process of FIG. 22 will be described in detail. This figure is a flow chart of the game start state B related process (step S1021) in FIG.

  First, in step S1101 executed first, it is determined whether the state of the game is a bonus state (RT is RT4 or RT6). If this condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S1103; otherwise, the process advances to step S1105.

  In step S1103, processing when the game is started in the bonus state (bonus start processing) is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1111.

  In step S1105, it is determined whether the game state is AR state (AR flag is on). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1107. If not, the process proceeds to step S1109.

  In step S1107, processing when the game starts in the AR state (AR start processing) is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1111. The details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1109, processing when the game is started in a state other than the bonus state and the AR state (normal start processing) is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1111. The details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1111, the instruction information setting process is executed, and the game start state B related process is ended. The instruction information setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, details of the normal middle start process (step S1109) in the game start time state B related process of FIG. 23 will be described using FIG. The figure is a flowchart of the normal middle start process (step S1109) in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1221, it is determined whether the standby flag is on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1231, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1223.

  In step S1223, it is determined whether the value of the cumulative acquisition pt is greater than or equal to the ceiling pt. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1225. If not, the process proceeds to step S1241.

  In step S1225, a lottery (AR lottery) as to whether or not to set AR is executed. In this AR lottery, the table of FIG. 17 (a) is used. For example, when mode A is set, the AR lottery is won with a probability of 20%, and when mode B is set, the AR lottery is won with a probability of 30%, and mode C is set. If there is a 40% chance of winning the AR lottery. As to the determination as to whether or not to set AR, for example, if the number of laps is 10 in setting 1, the AR lottery is surely won, and in setting 6, the number of laps is 11 and the AR lottery is surely won, As described above, AR may be reliably won by a specific number of turns for each setting. In addition, it is not restricted to the timing of AR lottery of this embodiment, for example, AR lottery is performed before setting ceiling pt, In the case of ceiling pt setting, the result of AR lottery has already been determined It is good also as composition.

  In step S1227, the standby flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S1229.

  In step S1229, the number of remaining games waiting is set by lottery, and the process proceeds to step S1241.

  In step S1231, the waiting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1241. The details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1241, it is determined whether the AR preparation flag is set to on. If this condition is satisfied, the normal medium start process is ended. If not, the process proceeds to step S1242.

  In step S1242, an AT direct hit lottery is executed. When the lottery is won, the AR preparation flag is set to on. When the AR preparation flag is set to ON in this process, the AR is started without executing the ceiling precursor effect.

  In step S1243, a pt lottery and a pt double mode lottery are executed. In the pt lottery, a table of FIG. 15A and a table of FIG. 15A and a lottery type (refer to the columns of lottery types in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9) associated with the internal winning combination are used. For example, in the conditional device corresponding to the lottery type A (for example, the conditional device number 1), 20 pt with 70% probability, 30 pt with 20% probability, 50 pt with 9% probability, 100 pt with 1% probability Do. On the other hand, even if the conditional device does not win (drops), it obtains 1 pt with a probability of 90% and 3 pt with a probability of 10%. Note that these probabilities and values are an example, and any value can be adopted. For example, without performing the pt lottery for each game as in this embodiment, 5 pt of each game is acquired in a certain numerical range (for example, 100 to 150 pt) and 3 pt is acquired in another range (for example, 250 to 300 pt) May be configured.

  Further, in the pt double mode lottery, a lottery type (refer to the columns of lottery types in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9) and the table in FIG. In the table of FIG. 15 (b), a table with a high winning rate (high probability) and a low table (low probability) are provided. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, zones in which advantages and disadvantages differ according to the cumulative acquisition pt and the mode are associated. FIG. 16 shows the correspondence between the cumulative acquisition pt and the mode as to whether it is in or out of the zone. In the present embodiment, the high probability table in FIG. 15B is selected when it is out of the zone, and the low probability table in FIG. 15B is referred to when it is in the zone. For example, in the conditional device (for example, the conditional device number 1) corresponding to the lottery type A, the pt2 mode is set with a probability of 100% regardless of which table of high probability and low probability is selected. Note that these probabilities and values are an example, and any value can be adopted.

  For example, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which it is determined whether to use the high probability or low probability table depending on whether it is in the zone or out of the zone. It is good also as composition, and it is good also as composition which decides a table used by lottery based on condition device or lottery for every game. Furthermore, a table is used according to the total points acquired pt, the number of games elapsed in state B (for example, 100 games have passed since the transition to state B), and the number of games since the bonus end (for example, 50 games from the bonus end). It may be determined or any table may be easily selected (or hard to be selected). Further, although the high probability and low probability tables are provided in the present embodiment, a plurality of tables with different winning probabilities may be provided as described above, or a single table may be provided.

  In step S1245, it is determined whether the pt2 mode is set. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1247. If not, the process proceeds to step S1251.

  In step S1247, pt acquired in step S1243 is doubled, and the process proceeds to step S1249.

  In step S1249, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to end the pt2 double mode, and if the lottery is won, the double mode is canceled. In addition, when the cumulative gain pt is outside the zone, it may be configured to be difficult to win this lottery. Alternatively, the lottery may not be performed during a number of games after the pt2 mode is set, or the lottery may not be won, so that the period for the pt2 mode may be guaranteed.

  In step S1251, the pt acquired in step S1243 (the pt doubled when step S1247 is executed) is added to the accumulated acquisition pt, and the normal medium start process is ended.

  Next, details of the waiting process (step S1231) in the normal / medium start process of FIG. 24 will be described using FIG. The figure is a flowchart of the process during standby (step S1231) in FIG.

  First, in step S1301 executed first, it is determined whether the number of remaining games in standby is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1303, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1331.

  In step S1303, the value of the cumulative acquisition pt is updated to a value obtained by subtracting the value of the ceiling pt, and the process proceeds to step S1305.

  In step S1305, the standby flag is set to off, and the process proceeds to step S1311.

  In step S1311, it is determined whether or not an AR lottery (step S1225 in FIG. 24) is won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1313, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1321.

  In step S1313, the AR additional level is set by lottery (AR additional level lottery). In the present embodiment, a level (addition level) is provided for the addition in AR, and a configuration is adopted in which the ease of addition is varied according to the addition level. In the present embodiment, the additional level 1 and the additional level 2 are provided, and among the levels, the additional level 2 is more likely to be added. The AR additional level lottery is a lottery for determining the additional level, and the table of FIG. 17 (b) is used. In the table of FIG. 17B, the lottery probability of the added level is set with respect to the cumulative acquisition pt. The cumulative acquisition pt referred to here corresponds to the remainder excluding the ceiling pt required for the AR lottery (step S1303), and in the following description, the cumulative acquisition pt at this time is referred to as surplus pt There is. In FIG. 17B, if the surplus pt is in the range of 0 to 20, the additional level 1 is set with a probability of 99%, and the additional level 2 is set with a probability of 1%. In the table of FIG. 17B, the additional level 2 is more easily set as the surplus pt is larger. Note that a configuration may be adopted in which the additional level is changed by lottery after the additional level is set once, and the additional level is not changed until the end of the advantageous section (for example, state B, bonus, AR). It may be adopted. Further, although the present embodiment adopts a configuration in which the extra level is set using surplus pt, for example, cumulative acquisition pt when winning in the AR lottery (or cumulative acquisition pt necessary for executing the AR lottery) Refers to whether the minimum value of (= ceiling pt) is in the zone or out of the zone (see FIG. 16), for example, the extra level 2 is more likely to be set outside the zone than in the zone. As described above, the additional level may be set based on the information inside and outside the zone.

  In step S1315, an initial value is set to the remaining number of navigation steps. In the present embodiment, the table of FIG. 17C is used to set the initial value. In addition, in referring to the table in FIG. 17C, information on which one of the three types of modes is set, and cumulative acquisition pt when winning in the AR lottery (or necessary for executing the AR lottery) The minimum value (= the ceiling pt) of the accumulated total acquisition pt and the information on whether the accumulated acquisition pt at the time of winning the AR direct hit lottery was within the zone or out of the zone (see FIG. 16) are referred to. For example, in the case of mode A and in the zone, 10 is set as an initial value of the number of remaining navigations with a probability of 80%. In the table of FIG. 17C, the initial value of the remaining number of times of bell navigation is set more outside the zone than in the zone.

  In step S1317, the AR preparation flag is set to on, and the process during standby is ended.

  In step S1321, 1 is added to the number of turns, and the process proceeds to step S1323.

  In step S1323, any one of mode A, mode B, and mode C is set with reference to the table of FIG. 14A, and the process proceeds to step S1325.

  In step S 1325, the value of the ceiling pt is newly set with reference to the table of FIG. 14B, and the process during standby is ended.

  In step S1331, the value of the number of remaining games in standby is decremented by one, and the process during standby is ended.

  Next, the details of the AR start process (step S1107) in the game start state B related process of FIG. 23 will be described using FIG. The figure is a flowchart of the AR start process (step S1107) in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1401, it is determined whether or not the internal winning has been made to the pushing order bell (condition device numbers 29 to 31), which is either RT1 or RT2. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1403, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1405.

  In step S1403, the value of the remaining number of times of bell navigation is decremented by one, and the process proceeds to step S1405.

  In step S1405, an additional lottery for the remaining number of bell navigation is executed. In this lottery, the lottery types (see the columns of lottery types in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9) and the tables in FIG. 18A and FIG. 18B are used. Among these tables, the table shown in FIG. 18A is a table used in the case of the overlay level 1 and the table shown in FIG. 18B is a table used in the case of the overlay level 2. For example, in the case where the condition device (for example, condition device number 1) corresponding to the lottery type A is internally elected, the remaining number of bell navigations is added with a probability of 100% in any of the additional level 1 and the additional level 2. The breakdown is: 5% with 80% probability 10% with 10% probability 20% with 5% probability 30% with 30% probability 50% with 50% probability 100% with 100% probability It has become. Further, when the condition device corresponding to the lottery type D and the lottery type E is internally elected, the probability that the additional level 2 is increased the remaining number of times of bell navigation is set higher than the additional level 1 in the case of the internal selection. In the condition device corresponding to the lottery type G (for example, the condition device number 17), the remaining number of bell navigations is not added (probability 0%), but this probability or value is an example and any value may be selected. It can be adopted. Further, in the present embodiment, a lottery for adding the number of remaining bell navigations is executed for all the condition devices, but this lottery may not be performed depending on the condition devices.

  In step S1407, when the lottery in step S1405 is won, the number of remaining bell navigations is added, and the AR start processing is ended.

  Next, the details of the instruction information setting process (step S1111) in the game start state B related process of FIG. 23 will be described using FIG. The figure is a flowchart of the instruction information setting process (step S1111) in FIG.

  First, in step S1501 executed first, it is determined whether the AR preparation flag is on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1503, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1511.

  In step S1503, it is determined whether or not the promotion replay (condition device numbers 19 to 21) has been internally won. If this condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S1505; otherwise, this instruction information setting process is ended.

  In step S1505, the pressing order (promotional replay navigation) of the correct progress replay is set as the instruction information, and the instruction information setting process ends.

  In step S1511, it is determined whether the AR state (AR flag is on) is set. If this condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S1513; otherwise, the instruction information setting process ends.

  In step S1513, it is determined whether or not an internal winning has been made to the pushing order bell (condition device numbers 29 to 31). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1515. If not, the process proceeds to step S1521.

  In step S1515, it is determined whether RT is RT1 or RT2. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1517. If not, the instruction information setting process is ended.

  In step S1517, the pushing order (bell navigation) of the correct answer of the pushing order bell is set as the instruction information, and the instruction information setting process is ended.

  In step S1521, it is determined whether or not the promotion replay (condition device numbers 19 to 21) has been internally won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1523. If not, the process proceeds to step S1531.

  In step S1523, the pressing order (promotional replay navigation) of the correct result of the promotion replay is set as the instruction information, and the instruction information setting process is ended.

  In step S1531, it is determined whether or not the internal on the fall replay (condition device numbers 22 to 24) has been won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1533, and if not, the instruction information setting process is ended.

  In step S1533, the pushing order of the fall replay (the fall replay avoidance navigation) is set as the instruction information, and the instruction information setting process is ended.

  Next, the details of the gaming state update process (step S121) in the main control unit main process of FIG. 21 will be described using FIG. The figure is a flowchart of the gaming state update process (step S121) in FIG.

  First, in step S1601 executed first, it is determined whether the bonus operation (RT4 or RT6) was performed when the start lever 135 was operated. If this condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S1607; otherwise, the process advances to step S1603.

  In step S1603, it is determined whether the bonus is in operation (RT4 or RT6). If this condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S1605; otherwise, the process advances to step S1611.

  In step S1605, various processes at the time of bonus operation are executed, and the process proceeds to step S1611.

  In step S1607, it is determined whether the bonus is in operation (RT4 or RT6). If this condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S1611. If not, the process advances to step S1609.

  In step S1609, various processes at the end of the bonus are executed, and the process proceeds to step S1611.

  In step S1611, it is determined whether the state B flag is on. If this condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S1613; otherwise, the process advances to step S1615.

  In step S1613, state B update processing is performed. The details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1615, it is determined whether the number of state B continuable games is greater than zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S1617; otherwise, the process advances to step S1621.

  In step S1617, the state B flag is set to on, and the process proceeds to step S1621.

  In step S1621, the instruction information is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S1623.

  In step S1623, preparation for transmission of a game state update command is performed. This command includes information on RT, state B, bonus, and information on AR (for example, AR preparation flag, AR flag, and the number of remaining bell navigations).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 29A, details of the state B update process (step S1613) in the game state update process of FIG. 28 will be described. The figure is a flowchart of the state B update process (step S1613) in FIG.

  First, in step S1701 executed first, it is determined whether the state of the game is a bonus state (RT is RT4 or RT6). If this condition is met, the process advances to step S1703; otherwise, the process advances to step S1705.

  In step S1703, processing when the game is ended in the bonus state (bonus update processing) is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1711.

  In step S1705, it is determined whether or not the game state is the AR state (the AR flag is on). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1707. If not, the process proceeds to step S1709.

  In step S1707, processing when the game ends in the AR state (AR in-progress update processing) is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1711. The details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1709, processing when the game is ended in a state other than the bonus state and the AR state (normal update process) is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1711. Details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1711, the state B end determination process is executed, and the state B update process ends. The state B end determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, details of the AR update processing (step S1707) in the state B update processing of FIG. 29A will be described with reference to FIG. The figure is a flowchart of the during AR updating process (step S1707) in FIG.

  First, in step S1721 executed first, it is determined whether the value of the number of remaining bell navigations is greater than zero. If this condition is satisfied, the AR updating process is terminated. If not, the process proceeds to step S1723.

  In step S1723, the game state is set to normal (the AR flag is off), and the process proceeds to step S1725.

  In step S1725, the state B end flag is set to on, and the AR updating process is ended.

  Next, details of the normal-medium update processing (step S1709) in the state B update processing of FIG. 29 (a) will be described using FIG. 29 (c). FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the normal middle update process (step S1709) in FIG.

  First, in step S1731 executed first, it is determined whether the AR preparation flag is set to on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1733, and if not, the normal medium update process is ended.

  In step S1733, it is determined whether the process has shifted from RT1 to RT2. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1735. If not, the normal medium update process is ended.

  In step S1735, the game state is set to AR (AR flag is on), and the process proceeds to step S1737.

  In step S1737, the AR preparation flag is set to off, and the AR updating process is ended.

  Next, details of the state B end determination process (step S1711) in the state B update process of FIG. 29A will be described using FIG. The figure is a flowchart of the state B end determination process (step S1711) in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1801, MY counter update processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1803. The details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1803, it is determined whether the number of state B continuable games is greater than zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S1805; otherwise, the process advances to step S1809.

  In step S1805, it is determined whether the state B end flag is on. If this condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S1809; otherwise, the process advances to step S1807.

  In step S1807, the number of state B continuable games is decremented by 1, and the state B end determination process is ended.

  In step S1809, flags and variables relating to state B are initialized. A transition from state B to state A is performed by this process. In this process, the state B flag, the AR preparation flag, the AR flag, and the state B end flag are set to off. In addition, the state B continuable number of games, the number of remaining bell navigation, the value of the MY counter, the cumulative acquisition pt, and the ceiling pt are initialized to 0, respectively.

  Next, the details of the MY counter update process (step S1801) in the state B end determination process of FIG. 30A will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the MY counter updating process (step S1801) in FIG.

  First, in step S1811, which is executed first, it is determined whether or not the immediately preceding winning combination is a re-playing combination. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1821, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1813.

  In step S 1813, the number of payouts in the previous game is added from the value of the MY counter, and updated as the value of the MY counter. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1815.

  In step S1815, the value obtained by subtracting the number of medals inserted in the previous game from the value of the MY counter is updated as the value of the MY counter. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1817.

  In step S1817, it is determined whether the value of the MY counter is negative. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1819. If not, the process proceeds to step S1821.

  In step S1819, the value of the MY counter is set to 0, and the process proceeds to step S1821.

  In step S1821, it is determined whether the value of the MY counter is greater than 2400. If this condition is satisfied, the MY counter updating process is ended. If not, the process proceeds to step S1823.

  In step S1823, the value of the state B continuable game number is set to 0, and the MY counter updating process is ended.

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Next, a main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of main-control part timer interruption processing.

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

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

  In step S203, the WDT 314 is periodically (this process is not performed) so that the WDT interrupt does not occur (the process error does not occur) because the count value of the WDT 314 exceeds the initial set value (32.8 ms in this embodiment). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once in about 2 ms, which is the cycle of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S205, an input port state update process is performed. In this input port state update process, detection signals of the sensor circuit 320 of the various sensors 318 are input through the input port of the I / O 310 to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signals, and the RAM 308 is divided for each of the various sensors 318. It stores in the provided signal state storage area. The state of the optical sensor is confirmed by this process.

  In step S207, various game processes are executed, and a process corresponding to the interrupt status is executed.

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

  In step S211, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands prepared for transmission by the main processing of the main control unit 300 or timer interrupt processing are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. In the present embodiment, the output schedule information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits, and bit 15 is strobe information (in the case of ON, it indicates that data is set), bit 11 To 14 are command types (in the present embodiment, basic commands, bet commands, start lever acceptance commands, internal winning commands, reel rotation start commands accompanying the start of rotation of the reels 110 to 112, acceptance of stop buttons 137 to 139) 1st to 3rd pressing commands, 1st to 3rd stopping commands to stop reels 110 to 112, winning commands, payout number command and payout completion command accompanying medal payout processing, gaming state update command), bit 0 To 10 are composed of command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type) .

  In the first sub-control unit 400, according to the command type included in the received output schedule information, determination of effect control according to a change in game control in the main control unit 300 becomes possible, and is included in the output schedule information The effect control content can be determined based on the information of the command data.

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

  In step S215, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, first, the signal states of the various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area in step S205 are read out, and the presence or absence of errors relating to medal insertion abnormality and medal discharge abnormality is monitored, and an error is detected. (Not shown) Execute error processing. Further, according to the current gaming state, the medal selector 170 (a medal blocker on which the solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates), various lamps 336, and various seven-segment (SEG) indicators are set.

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

  In step S219, a timer interrupt end process is performed. In this timer interruption end processing, processing such as setting the values of the respective registers temporarily saved in step S201 in the respective original registers is performed. Thereafter, the process returns to the main control unit main process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S221, information (restoration data) that needs to be saved such as a specific variable or stack pointer to recover to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved to a predetermined area of RAM 308, and the use area of RAM 308 , And stores the checksum value in the RAM 308, and sets the power flag indicating that the power-off process has been performed to ON.

<Process of First Sub Control Unit 400>
Next, processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described using FIG. FIG. 32A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 32B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 32C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first secondary control unit 400.

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

  In step S303, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable is 10, and when the timer variable is 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S305.

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

  In step S307, command processing which is processing corresponding to each command received from the main control unit 300 is executed. The details of this command processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S309, effect control processing is performed. Here, preparation for rendering is performed in accordance with the rendering reservation information in the rendering reservation area provided in the RAM 408. This preparation includes, for example, processing such as reading out the effect data from the ROM 406, and performing processing of updating the effect data when it is necessary to update the effect data.

  In step S311, sound control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S309. For example, when there is an instruction to the sound source IC 418 in the effect data read out in the step S309, this instruction is output to the sound source IC 418.

  In step S313, lamp control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S309. For example, when there is an instruction for various lamps 420 in the effect data read out in step S309, this instruction is output to the drive circuit 422.

  In step S315, shutter control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S309. For example, when a command for shutter control is included in the effect data read in step S309, shutter control corresponding to this command is performed.

  In step S317, information output processing is performed to make settings to transmit a control command to the second sub control unit 500 based on the processing result in step S309. For example, when there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub control unit 500 among the effect data read out in step S309, setting for outputting this control command is performed, and the process returns to step S303.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first secondary control unit 400 will be described using FIG. 32 (b). The command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first secondary control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output by the main control unit 300. In step S321 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

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

  In step S331, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S303 in the first secondary control unit main processing shown in FIG. 32A, and the original timer variable storage area is stored. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S333, transmission of device data to the second sub control unit 500 set in step S315, update processing of effect random number values, and the like are performed.

  Next, details of the command processing (step S307) in the first sub control unit main processing of FIG. 32 (a) will be described using FIG. 32 (d). FIG. 32 is a flowchart of command processing (step S307) in FIG.

  First, in step S341 executed first, it is determined whether there is an unprocessed command. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S343. If not, this command processing ends.

  In step S343, command processing which is processing corresponding to each command received from the main control unit 300 is executed. Among these processes, the process when an internal winning command is received will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, processing when a gaming state update command is received will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the details of the internal winning command processing (step S343) when the internal winning command is received in the command processing of FIG. 32D will be described using FIG. FIG. 33 (a) is a flowchart of internal winning command processing (step S343) when the internal winning command is received in FIG. 32 (d).

  First, in step S3001 executed first, the condition device number of the internally winning combination is acquired, and the process proceeds to step S3003.

  In step S3003, information on the state B is acquired from the information included in the internal winning command, and the process proceeds to step S3005. In the present embodiment, the management information of the bell navigation and the information related to the acquisition of the AR are treated as the information related to the state B, but it is not necessary to handle it in relation to the state B, and may be appropriately acquired as needed. . Further, the information to be acquired may include the number of difference sheets in AR (the number of net additions, the number of sheets acquired-the number of sheets used), and information of the MY counter.

  In step S3005, the presence or absence of instruction information is determined from the information included in the internal winning command. If this condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S3007; otherwise, the process advances to step S3009.

  In step S3007, effect data for executing operation navigation is set based on the condition device number and the instruction information.

  In step S3009, processing for setting an effect according to the state of the game (effect setting process for each state) is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3011. The details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3011, in addition to the above-described processing, processing at the time of reception of the internal winning command is executed, and this processing ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 33B, details of the game state update command process (step S343) when the game state update command is received in the command process of FIG. 32D will be described. FIG. 33 (b) is a flowchart of gaming state update command processing (step S343) when the gaming state update command is received in FIG. 32 (d).

  First, in step S3101, which is initially executed, information on the RT and the state B is acquired from the information included in the gaming state update command, and the process proceeds to step S3103.

  In step S3103, with reference to the information acquired in step S3101, it is determined whether AR starts from the next game (AR flag is on). If this condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S3105; otherwise, the process advances to step S3107.

  In step S3105, the corresponding effect data and its execution timing are set such that the effect corresponding to AR is started at the timing of the start operation of the next game.

  In step S3107, in addition to the processing described above, processing at the time of reception of the game state update command (for example, including processing for setting a bonus state effect and default effect) is executed, and this game state update command processing ends Do.

  Next, the details of the effect setting process (step S3009) for each state in the internal winning command process of FIG. 33 (a) will be described using FIG. FIG. 33 is a flowchart of effect setting processing (step S3009) for each state in FIG.

  First, in step S3201 executed first, it is determined whether the state of the game is a bonus state (RT is RT4 or RT6). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3203, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3205.

  In step S3203, a process of setting an effect appropriately in the bonus state (effect setting process during bonus) is executed, and the effect setting process for each state is ended.

  In step S3205, it is determined whether the game state is AR state (AR flag is on). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3207. If not, the process proceeds to step S3209.

  In step S3207, a process of setting an effect appropriately in the AR state (AR in-effect setting process) is executed, and the effect setting process for each state is ended. The details of this process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 36 (a) and 37.

  In step S3209, processing for setting an effect as appropriate in a state other than the bonus state and the AR state (generally effect setting process) is executed, and the effect setting process for each state is ended. The details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 35, the details of the normal-mode effect setting process (step S3209) in the effect setting process for each state in FIG. 34 will be described. The figure is a flowchart of the effect setting process (step S3209) in the normal mode in FIG.

  First, in step S3301 executed first, it is determined whether the ceiling pt is set (the first step S3301 after setting the ceiling pt) or whether the precursor pt is not set. If this condition is met, the process advances to step S3303; otherwise, the process advances to step S3311.

  In step S3303, a precursor pt is set by lottery. The precursor pt is used to determine whether or not to perform a precursor effect during circulation, which will be described later. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19 (a), the range of possible values of the cumulative acquisition pt is divided into several ranges, and the number of settable pts for these ranges and modes is set. It is done. For example, in the case of mode A, two to three trillion pts are set in the range of 0 to 200, and each of the range of 201 to 400, the range of 401 to 600, the range of 601 to 800, the range of 801 to 999 In the range of 1 to 3 precursor pts are set. Although illustration is omitted, the winning probability in the zone of precursor is set to be higher than that in the zone outside, whereby the precursor pt is configured to be easily set in the zone. Note that the upper limit pt may be set to the upper limit or the lower limit to the number of times set within the range so as not to be solidified in the zone.

  Since the first sub-control unit 400 does not hold the precursor pt at the time of power interruption, the precursor pt is cleared when the power is restored. In this case, there is a risk that the turn-predictive effect will not be executed, and the setting change may be estimated from this behavior. For this reason, in this embodiment, when there is no precursor pt, a configuration in which this is newly set is adopted. In setting the precursor pt, the case where the condition device (other than the loss) is won first may be set again as 0 pt without using the cumulative acquisition pt of the main control unit 300 as a reference.

  In step S3311, it is determined whether the cumulative acquisition pt has reached (or exceeded) the precursor pt. More specifically, it is determined whether or not there is a precursor pt larger than the cumulative acquisition pt before the update and smaller than or equal to the cumulative acquisition pt after the update (present). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3313. If not, the process proceeds to step S3321.

  In step S3313, it is determined whether the ceiling precursor effect has been set. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3321, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3315.

  In step S3315, a lottery for a precursor effect during circulation is executed. In this lottery, the table of FIG. 19 (b) is used, and any one of the procyclic effects A to D (set No. 001 to 004) is selected. During the turn, the precursor effects A to D include contents common to any of the ceiling precursor effects E to H, and the common parts increase in the order of A, B, C, and D. In addition, when a mutual effect is the same content in a partial area, and the case where a part of effect is common in a certain area, etc. are mentioned that a common part is included. Further, the effect is not limited to any of sound, lamp, and image, and may be any type of effect. Note that, for example, a configuration may be provided in which there is provided a pro-active effect A during circulation and a pro-active effect D during circulation that the player expects from this effect. In addition, in step S3311, when there are a plurality of precursor pts larger than the cumulative acquisition pt before the update and less than or equal to the cumulative acquisition pt after the update, the circling precursor effects A and B are not selected, During circulation, one of the precursor effects C and D (set No. 003, 004) is selected.

  In step S3317, the in-turn precursor effect selected in step S3315 is set, and the process proceeds to step S3321.

  In step S3321, it is determined whether the cumulative acquisition pt has reached (or exceeded) the ceiling pt. More specifically, it is determined whether the ceiling pt is larger than the cumulative acquisition pt before the update and not more than the cumulative acquisition pt after the update (present). If this condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S3323; otherwise, the normal effect setting process is ended.

  In step S3323, it is determined whether or not turn-on prognostic effects have been set. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3325. If not, the process proceeds to step S3327.

  In step S3325, the set circulating pre-event effect is discarded, and the process proceeds to step S3327. In addition, it is not limited to this configuration and may be configured to overwrite the setting of the prognostic effect during circulation on the setting of the prognostic effect for ceiling, as long as it is a configuration in which the prognostic effect for ceiling is executed instead of the prognostic effect during circulation .

  In step S3327, a lottery for ceiling precursor effect is executed. In this lottery, the table shown in FIG. 19 (b) is used, and one of ceiling prognostic effects E to H (set No. 005 to 008) is selected. In addition, confrontation production is not included in circulation during precursory effects A to D, but confrontation production is included in ceiling foreshadowing effects E to H. This confrontation effect is an effect that indicates whether or not AR is started by indicating the outcome of the main character and the other characters. In addition, this confrontation production is an example, and the aspect is not limited about the production which suggests whether AR is started or not. Further, the expectation of the ceiling precursor effect is higher in the order of E, F, G, and H, and in particular, the ceiling precursor effect H is selected only when the AR winning is determined.

  In step S3329, the ceiling precursor effect selected in step S3327 is set, and the process proceeds to step S3331. The ceiling precursor effect here is set as a duration effect according to the number of remaining idle games in the main control unit 300.

  In step S3331, effects other than those described above are set as appropriate, and the normal medium effect setting process is ended. Although not adopted here, a process of displaying the cumulative acquisition pt may be performed in order to expect the AR to be started. Also, in this case, when pt is acquired more than the minimum pt that can be acquired by the condition device in the game, the lower value is displayed and then the original value is displayed, etc., and the display is divided into multiple stages and displayed. You may do so.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 36 (a), details of the AR-in-AR effect setting process (step S3207) in the effect setting process for each state in FIG. 34 will be described. The figure is a flow chart of the during-AR effect setting process (step S3207) in FIG. Note that the during-AR effect setting process of FIG. 37 described later is an example of a process different from this process.

  First, in step S3401 executed first, it is determined whether or not the addition of the remaining number of bell navigations (step S1405 in FIG. 26) is won. If this condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S3403; otherwise, the process advances to step S3411.

  In step S3403, a lottery for additional effect is executed. In this lottery, the table of FIG. 20A is used, and one of the effects is determined. In addition, depending on the type of effect, there are some that include notification of the number of additions of the remaining number of bell navigation (set No. 001 to 004 and 008 to 010 in FIG. There are two types of notification, weak notification and strong notification, and one of these notifications is set according to the table of FIG. 20 (b). For example, when the number of additions is 3, weak notification is set with a probability of 100%, and when the number of additions is 20, weak notification is set with a probability of 50%, and strong notification is set with a remaining 50% probability. Note that this probability or value is an example, and any value can be adopted. Also, the types of notice may be two or more, and are not limited to two.

  In step S3405, a process of correcting the number of games for additional effect (additional G number correction process) is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3407. The details of this process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 36 (b) and 36 (c).

  In step S3407, the effect data determined in step S3403 is set (add-on effect setting), and the process proceeds to step S3411. However, when the number of effect games is corrected in step S3405, a part of the effects determined in step S3403 is cut (not set) in accordance with the number of games. In this case, a shortened effect will be performed.

  In step S3411, it is determined whether the instruction information is the pushing order (bell navigation) of the correct answer of the pushing order bell. If this condition is met, the process advances to step S3413; otherwise, the process advances to step S3415.

  In step S3413, effect data for subtracting the displayed number of remaining bell navigations is set, and the process proceeds to step S3415.

  In step S3415, effects other than those described above are appropriately set, and the AR-arranged effect setting process ends.

  Next, details of the additional effect G number correction process (step S3405) in the during-AR effect setting process of FIG. 36 (a) will be described using FIG. 36 (b). The figure is a flowchart of the additional effect G number correction process (step S3405) in FIG. 36 (a). It should be noted that the additional effect G number correction process of FIG. 36 (c) described later is an example of a process different from this process.

  First, in step S3421 executed first, it is determined whether or not the number of games of the effect drawn in step S3403 is larger than the number of remaining bell navigations (the number of remaining bell navigations displayed to the player). Be done. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3423, and if not, the additional effect G number correction process is ended.

  In step S3423, the number of effect games drawn in step S3403 is corrected to the number of remaining bell navigations during display. By this processing, the number of effects to be executed is reduced. After this process, the additional effect G number correction process is ended.

  Next, details of the additional effect G number correction process (step S3405) in the during-AR effect setting process of FIG. 36 (a) will be described using FIG. 36 (c). The figure is a flowchart of the additional effect G number correction process (step S3405) in FIG. 36 (a). It should be noted that the additional effect G number correction process of FIG. 36 (b) described above is an example of a process different from this process.

  First, in step S3431 executed first, it is determined whether or not the number of games of the effect drawn in step S3403 is greater than the number of remaining bell navigations (the number of remaining bell navigations displayed to the player). Be done. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3433, and if not, the additional effect G number correction process is ended.

  In step S3433, in order to shorten the effect drawn in step S3403, a lottery (short G number lottery) for determining the number of games after shortening is executed. In this lottery, the value of the number of games whose upper limit is the value of the number of remaining bell navigations during display is determined, and the process proceeds to step S3435.

  In step S3435, the number of effect games drawn in step S3403 is corrected to the number of games determined in step S3433 (the number of shortened lottery results G). By this processing, the number of effects to be executed is reduced. After this process, the additional effect G number correction process is ended.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 37, the details of the AR effect setting process (step S3207) in the effect setting process for each state in FIG. 34 will be described. The figure is a flow chart of the during-AR effect setting process (step S3207) in FIG. The above-mentioned during-AR effect setting process of FIG. 36A described above is an example of a process different from this process.

  First, in step S3501 executed first, it is determined whether or not the addition of the remaining number of bell navigations (step S1405 in FIG. 26) is won. If this condition is met, the process advances to step S3503; otherwise, the process advances to step S3511.

  In step S3503, a lottery for additional effect is executed. In this lottery, the table of FIG. 20A is used, and one of the effects is determined. In addition, depending on the type of effect, there are some that include notification of the number of additions of the remaining number of bell navigation (set No. 001 to 004 and 008 to 010 in FIG. 20A). There are two types of notification, weak notification and strong notification, and one of these notifications is set according to the table of FIG. 20 (b). For example, when the number of additions is 3, weak notification is set with a probability of 100%, and when the number of additions is 20, weak notification is set with a probability of 50%, and strong notification is set with a remaining 50% probability. Note that this probability or value is an example, and any value can be adopted. Also, the types of notices are not limited to two.

  In step S3507, the effect data determined in step S3503 is set (set of additional effect), and the process proceeds to step S3511.

  In step S3511, it is determined whether the instruction information is the pushing order (bell navigation) of the correct answer of the pushing order bell. If this condition is met, the process advances to step S3513; otherwise, the process advances to step S3515.

  In step S 3513, effect data for subtracting the displayed number of remaining bell navigations is set, and the process proceeds to step S 3515.

  In step S3515, it is determined whether an additional effect is set. If this condition is met, the process advances to step S3517; otherwise, the process advances to step S3521.

  In step S3517, it is determined whether the number of remaining bell navigations is one. If this condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S3519; otherwise, the process advances to step S3521.

  In step S3519, of the set additional effects, the setting is changed so as to execute the portion of the notification effect in the game, and the process proceeds to step S3521. The parts other than the notification effect are canceled.

  In step S3521, effects other than those described above are appropriately set, and the AR-arranged effect setting process ends.

<Process of Second Sub Control Unit 500>
Next, processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described using FIG. FIG. 38A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 38B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 38C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 38D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S401 in FIG. 38A, various initial settings are performed. When power is turned on, first, in step S401, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization process, input / output port initialization, initialization of a storage area in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step S403, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable is 10, and when the timer variable is 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S405.

  In step S405, 0 is substituted for the timer variable.

  In step S407, command processing is performed. In command processing, the CPU 504 of the second secondary control unit 500 determines whether a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first secondary control unit 400 or not.

  In step S409, an effect control process is performed. Specifically, when there is a new command in step S407, processing corresponding to this command is performed. For example, processing for reading out effect data for performing image control on a background image from the ROM 506 is executed. Further, processing such as reading out effect data other than this from the ROM 506 is performed, and when the effect data needs to be updated, updating processing of the effect data is performed.

  In step S411, image control processing is performed based on the processing result in step S409. For example, when an instruction for image control is included in the effect data read out in step S409, image control corresponding to this instruction is performed. For example, image control regarding a display image (notice image, background image) is performed. This image control process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this image control process ends, the process returns to step S403.

  Next, the command reception interrupt processing of the second secondary control unit 500 will be described using FIG. The command reception interrupt process is a process that is executed when the second secondary control unit 500 detects a strobe signal output by the first secondary control unit 400. In step S415 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first secondary control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in the command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

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

  In step S417, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S403 in the second secondary control unit main processing shown in FIG. 38A, and the original timer variable storage area is stored. Accordingly, in step S403, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S419, processing for updating the effect random number value is performed.

  Next, the image control process of step S411 in the main process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described using FIG. 38 (d). The figure is a figure which shows the flowchart which shows the flow of image control processing.

  In step S421, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 504 first swaps designation of the display area A of the VRAM 518 and the drawing area of the display area B. Thereby, the image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the effect image display device 157. Next, the CPU 504 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 506), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 518), etc. in the attribute register of the VDP 516 based on the position information table, etc. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 516 transfers image data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 518 based on an instruction set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 516 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504.

  In step S423, it is determined whether or not the transfer end interrupt signal from VDP 516 is input. If the transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S425. Otherwise, the transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for

  In step S425, parameter setting is performed based on the rendering scenario configuration table and the attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 518 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 518 in step S421, the CPU 504 information of image data constituting the display image (coordinate axis of VRAM 518, image size , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates), superimposition and transparency of the image, etc.). The VDP 516 performs parameter setting in accordance with the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step S427, a drawing instruction is issued. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 504 instructs the VDP 516 to start drawing an image. The VDP 516 starts image drawing in the frame buffer according to the instruction of the CPU 504.

  In step S429, it is determined whether or not the generation end interrupt signal from VDP 516 is input based on the end of image drawing, and if the generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S431, otherwise the generation end interrupt signal Wait for the input.

  In step S431, a scene display counter, which is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 508 and counts the number of images of a scene, is incremented (+1), and the process is ended.

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Hereinafter, features of the slot machine 100 described above will be described using an operation example. In the item “number of games” in the following figures, the period from the game start operation (the operation of the start lever 135) to the start operation of the next game is shown as a period of one game.

[From initial condition to condition B is set]
The flow from the initial state of the slot machine 100 of this embodiment to the start of the AR will be described below. Here, the state of RT0 and in the state A is taken as an initial state.

  In the state A, a transition lottery to the state B is executed at the start of each game (step S1003 in FIG. 22). When this lottery is won, various settings for the number of continueable games in the state B, the MY counter, the number of turns, the mode, and the ceiling pt are executed (a route of Yes in step S1005 in FIG. 22). Furthermore, at the end of the game in which these settings are made, the state B flag is set to ON, and the state B is set from the next game (step S1617 in FIG. 28).

[Until AR starts in state B]
In the state B, there is a case where pt is acquired based on the condition device which is internally won in each game (step S 1243 in FIG. 24, FIG. 15A), and the pt acquired here is added to the cumulative acquisition pt (Step S1251 in FIG. 24). At this time, when the pt2 mode is set by lottery, the acquired pt is doubled and added to the total acquisition pt (step S 1243 in FIG. 24, FIG. 15B).

  When the cumulative gain pt is updated to become equal to or larger than the ceiling pt, the AR lottery is executed, the standby flag is set to ON, and the number of remaining games is set (Yes in step S1223 of FIG. 24) ). The number of remaining waiting games is decremented by one in each game (step S1331 in FIG. 25). Further, in the first sub control unit 400, a ceiling warning effect that is an effect of a length matched to the number of remaining games in standby is set (step S3329 in FIG. 35). Although this ceiling precursor effect for ceiling includes a confrontation effect that indicates whether or not AR is started, a part of the suggestion of this confrontation effect is a game in which the number of remaining games in waiting is 0 (the number of remaining games is subtracted Last game) is set to be executed. In the following description, the period from the game in which the standby flag is set to ON to the game immediately before the game in which the standby flag is set to OFF is referred to as a standby period.

  When the number of remaining games in standby becomes 0, the surplus beyond the ceiling pt is stored in the cumulative acquisition pt, and the standby flag is set to OFF (the route of Yes in step S1301 of FIG. 25). At this time, if the AR lottery has not been won, 1 is added to the number of laps, the mode and the ceiling pt are newly set (No route in step S1311 of FIG. 25), and the above described flow is repeated. Be On the other hand, if the AR lottery has been won, initial values of the AR additional level and the remaining number of bell navigations are set, and the AR preparation flag is set on (Yes in step S1311 of FIG. 25). In the present embodiment, the AR preparation flag may be set to ON by the AR direct hit lottery separately from the AR lottery according to the cumulative gain pt (step S1242 in FIG. 24).

  After the AR preparation flag is set to ON, when the process shifts from RT1 to RT2, the game state is set to AR (AR flag is ON), and AR starts (step S1735 in FIG. 29C). Note that when the AR preparation flag is on, notification of operation conditions is performed so as to shift from RT1 to RT2 (step S1505 in FIG. 27).

  Incidentally, even in the game while the standby flag is set to ON, pt is acquired based on the condition device which has been internally elected in each game. That is, the cumulative acquisition pt can be increased even if it exceeds the ceiling pt. When the AR lottery is won, the additional level becomes more advantageous according to the surplus of the cumulative points pt beyond the ceiling pt. In addition, if the AR lottery is not won, the surplus of the cumulative acquisition pt beyond the ceiling pt is carried over to the next round.

[About the omen production during the lap]
As described above, in the present embodiment, a ceiling precursor effect for ceiling is executed at the start of AR. However, depending on the value of the ceiling pt, if the period until the ceiling precursor effect is performed is long, the interest of the game may decline. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the interest of the game is enhanced by executing the circulating precursor effect having the same configuration as the ceiling precursor effect. Hereinafter, this on-precursor anomalous effect will be described with reference to FIG. The figure is a figure which shows an example of a mode, a ceiling pt, and a sign pt with respect to each circulation frequency.

  In FIG. 39, the number of turns from 1 to 4 and the respective modes are shown. The ceiling pt is set every time the number of laps is set, but at this time, the first sub-control unit 400 is configured to set the precursor pt by setting the ceiling pt (see FIG. 35). Step S3303). FIG. 39 shows that a precursor pt is set for each number of turns. The precursor pt is configured to be set more in the zone (see FIG. 16). In addition, in this zone, a ceiling pt can be easily set (FIG. 14 (b)).

  When the cumulative gain pt is updated to have a value equal to or larger than the precursor pt, a circling precursor effect is set (step S3317 in FIG. 35). While this circling precursor effect differs from the ceiling precursor effect in that there is no confrontation effect, it is an effect including contents common to the other parts. With this configuration, it is possible to expect that the ceiling precursor effect is executed and the confrontation effect or AR is started, and the interest of the game can be improved. The ceiling precursor effect has a higher priority than the turn precursor effect, and when the ceiling precursor effect is performed during the turn precursor effect, the turn precursor effect is discarded (see FIG. 35). Step S3325) When the ceiling precursor effect is being executed, the circulating turn precursor effect is not executed (a route of Yes in step S3313 in FIG. 35).

[Until AR ends]
In the present embodiment, the period of AR is managed by the number of remaining navigations. If the condition device that has internally won in either RT1 or RT2 is a push order bell (condition device numbers 29 to 31), the number of remaining bell navigations is decremented by 1 and a bell navigation is displayed (step S1403 in FIG. 26, step S270) Step S1517, Step S3007 of FIG. 33, Step S3413 of FIG. 36 (a), and Step S3513 of FIG. The remaining number of bell navigation may be added by lottery (step S1407 in FIG. 26). Further, when there is an addition, an addition effect is executed (step S3407 in FIG. 36A, step S3507 in FIG. 37).

  When the number of remaining bell navigations becomes 0, the game state is set to normal (the AR flag is off), and the AR ends (step S1723 in FIG. 29B). Further, the parameters of the state B are initialized, and the state A is set (step S1725 in FIG. 29B, step S1809 in FIG. 30A). Note that, unlike the present embodiment, a configuration in which the new ceiling pt and the forward pt are set and the state B is continued while the AR is ended when the number of remaining bell navigations becomes 0 (a new circulation is started May be adopted.

  In addition, the game frequency after setting the state B will increase by the number of remaining bell navigation being added. However, the state B is provided with the number of continuable games (step S1007 in FIG. 22), and the state A is set when the number of games after the state B is set reaches the number of continuable games. It is configured (No route in step S1803 of FIG. 30A). At this time, since all values related to AR are also initialized (AR ends), AR ends even if the number of remaining bell navigations is not zero.

  In addition, an upper limit (for example, 2400) is also provided for the net increase in the number of medals in the state B in order to prevent the increase in the euphoric property due to the cumulative total of the net increase in number minus the insertion number being increased It is done. Specifically, a variable (MY counter, initial value 0) for storing the net increase of medals is provided, and the net increase of each game is calculated from the difference between the number of medals used and the number of payouts, and added to the MY counter ( Step S 1813 and step S 1815 in FIG. Here, the value of the MY counter decreases when the net increase number is negative, but at this time, when the value of the MY counter turns to negative, the value of the MY counter is initialized to 0 (FIG. 30 (FIG. Step S1819) of b). Then, when the value of the MY counter reaches the upper limit (for example, 2400), the state B ends and the state A is set (step S1823 in FIG. 30B). At this time, as in the case where the number of state B continuable games reaches 0, all values relating to AR are initialized (AR ends), so AR ends even if the number of remaining bell navigations is not 0.

[Operation example (1)]
FIG. 40 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation when the cumulative acquisition pt exceeds the ceiling pt. In this example, it is assumed that the state B is set before the first game. In addition, it is assumed that the mode A is set in this round, and 220 pt is set as the ceiling pt. Further, the display example of the effect image display device 157 shown in the upper part is an example of a scene displayed in the flow shown in the lower part.

  In FIG. 40, it is shown that the total acquisition pt is 190 pt (the remaining 30 pt up to the ceiling pt) at the end of the first game. In addition, in the effect image display device 157, the value of the cumulative acquisition pt is displayed in the box at the lower left of the screen, and the value of pt acquired in the game is displayed at the upper left of the screen (number 1 in the upper display example ). The ceiling pt is not displayed.

  Then, in the second game, it was internally won by a strong cherry to obtain 50 pt, and the cumulative win pt was 240 pt, which indicates that the ceiling pt was exceeded. At this time, an AR lottery is executed, but here, it is assumed that the lottery has been won. In addition, a standby period (from the game in which the standby flag is set to on to the game immediately before the game in which the standby flag is set to off) is set up to the eighth game, and according to this period G has been shown to be implemented. In addition, although this ceiling foreshadowing effect G is not an effect of the AR winning decision, it is an effect having a high degree of expectation. In addition, in the effect image display device 157, it is shown that the effect by the character is being executed as the ceiling for accompaniment effect G (numbers 2 and 3 of the upper display example).

  In the waiting period from the second game to the eighth game, the cumulative gain pt is added by the lottery according to the internal winning combination, as in the case where the cumulative gain pt has not reached the ceiling pt.

  In the eighth game, which is the last game in the waiting period, it is suggested that the AR lottery was won by the confrontation effect at the end of the game (after stopping all reels) (number 4 of the upper display example, main character Won).

  In the ninth game, the ceiling pt is subtracted from the cumulative acquisition pt and the surplus pt is displayed (No. 5 in the upper display example), and the standby flag is set to OFF (steps S1303 and S1305 in FIG. 25). Then, the lottery of the additional level is executed using this surplus pt (the upper display example number 6, step S1313 in FIG. 25). Subsequently, the number of remaining bell navigations (20 in this case) is set, and the AR preparation flag is set to ON (step S1315, step S1317, AR preparation period in FIG. 25). Is not performed (the Yes route in step S1241 of FIG. 24).

  In the 10th game, winning in promotion replay, it moves from RT1 to RT2, AR starts (the upper indication example number 7). In this example, although the lottery result of the additional level is notified when AR starts, for example, the lottery result may be notified immediately. In addition, in initializing the internal cumulative acquisition pt (surplus pt), initialization may be performed before the end of AR as in the additional level lottery, the AR start time, the AR end time, and the like.

  Note that the display timing when the cumulative acquisition pt is updated (added / subtracted) may be matched to or different from the update timing of the cumulative acquisition pt held by the main control unit 300. In particular, by grasping the value before subtracting the ceiling pt and the value after subtraction, it is possible to know the value of the ceiling pt of the circuit.

  In addition, when displaying surplus pt, it is not something which is limited to the display of numerical value, for example, displaying the icon which differs in size according to the quantity of surplus pt, displaying the aura etc which differ in color etc , And images may be used.

[Operation example (2)]
FIG. 41 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation when the cumulative acquisition pt exceeds the ceiling pt. In this example, it is assumed that the state B is set before the first game. In addition, it is assumed that the mode A is set in this round, and 220 pt is set as the ceiling pt. Further, the display example of the effect image display device 157 shown in the upper part is an example of a scene displayed in the flow shown in the lower part.

  In FIG. 41, it is shown that the total acquisition pt is 190 pt (the remaining 30 pt up to the ceiling pt) at the end of the first game. In addition, in the effect image display device 157, the value of the cumulative acquisition pt is displayed in the box at the lower left of the screen, and the value of pt acquired in the game is displayed at the upper left of the screen (number 1 in the upper display example ). The ceiling pt is not displayed.

  Then, in the second game, it was internally won by a strong cherry to obtain 50 pt, and the cumulative win pt was 240 pt, which indicates that the ceiling pt was exceeded. At this time, the AR lottery is executed, but here it is assumed that the lottery has not been won. In addition, a standby period (from the game in which the standby flag is set to on to the game immediately before the game in which the standby flag is set to off) is set up to the eighth game, and according to this period E is shown to be performed. This ceiling precursor effect E is a effect with a low degree of expectation of AR winning. In addition, in the effect image display device 157, it is shown that the effect by the character is being executed as the ceiling foreshadow effect E (number 2 in the upper display example).

  In the waiting period from the second game to the eighth game, the cumulative gain pt is added by the lottery according to the internal winning combination, as in the case where the cumulative gain pt has not reached the ceiling pt.

  In the eighth game, which is the last game in the standby period, it is suggested that the AR lottery was not won by the confrontation effect at the end of the game (after stopping all reels) (number 4 of the upper display example, main character Character defeated).

  In the ninth game after this, the ceiling pt is subtracted from the accumulated win pt, but in this example, a configuration is employed in which subtraction on the display is performed before the internal subtraction is performed. Specifically, the value (-220) of the ceiling pt to be subtracted from the cumulative acquisition pt and the cumulative acquisition pt (37) after subtraction are displayed (number 5 in the upper display example). It should be noted that the display of the ceiling pt to be subtracted may not be performed, and the cumulative gain pt after subtraction of the ceiling pt may be displayed at the start of the next game.

  In the ninth game, the ceiling pt is subtracted from the cumulative gain pt, and the standby flag is set to off (steps S1303 and S1305 in FIG. 25). Then, 1 is added to the number of laps, and the mode and the ceiling pt are newly set (No route in step S1311 of FIG. 25). In this example, mode B is set, and 120 is set as the ceiling pt. As a result of this processing, the next round is started while carrying over the cumulative acquisition pt of the portion beyond the ceiling pt. In this example, the cumulative gain pt at the end of the ninth game is a value obtained by subtracting the ceiling pt (220) from the cumulative gain pt (257) of the previous game and adding pt (3) obtained in the ninth game. (40) (No. 6 in the upper display example). Further, it is shown that in the tenth game, 1 pt is acquired and the cumulative acquisition pt is 41 (number 7 in the upper display example).

[Operation example (3)]
FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation when the cumulative acquisition pt exceeds the precursor pt. In this example, it is assumed that the state B is set before the first game. In addition, it is assumed that mode A is set in this round, and 280 pt is set as the ceiling pt. In addition, it is assumed that 120 pt, 210 pt, 430 pt, 650 pt, and 932 pt are set as a precursor pt. It should be noted that since the precursor pt larger than the ceiling pt is not used, the precursor pt may be set in a range of values smaller than the ceiling pt, but when the configuration of this embodiment is adopted, the value of the ceiling pt is used. The precursor pt can be set by the same processing regardless of the processing. Further, the display example of the effect image display device 157 shown in the upper part is an example of a scene displayed in the flow shown in the lower part.

  FIG. 42 shows that the cumulative gain pt is 80 pt at the end of the first game. In addition, in the effect image display device 157, the value of the cumulative acquisition pt is displayed in the box at the lower left of the screen, and the value of pt acquired in the game is displayed at the upper left of the screen (number 1 in the upper display example ). The signs pt and ceiling pt are not displayed.

  Then, in the second game, it was internally won by a strong cherry to obtain 50 pt, and the cumulative gain pt became 130 pt, indicating that it exceeded 120 pt which is one of the leading pt. At this time, a turn prognostic effect is set (step S3317 in FIG. 35). In this example, during the 2nd game to the 8th game, a precursor effect A is executed. This circling precursor effect has a configuration common to the ceiling precursor effect, and in this example, it is the effect by the same character as the ceiling precursor effect of FIGS. 40 and 41 (the upper display example number 2, 3). For this reason, in a state where the precursor pt and the ceiling pt are not known, it can be thought as if the ceiling precursor effect was performed. The cumulative gain pt is added by lottery according to the internal winning combination even during the execution of the prognostic effect during the circuit.

  Unlike the aura for ceiling production, a confrontation production is not performed for the prognostic production during circulation. In other words, this circulation-indicating effect is ended without suggesting the presence or absence of AR winning (number 4 in the upper display example). Thereafter, the cumulative acquisition pt continues to be added according to the internal winning result, but unlike the case where the ceiling precursor effect is executed, the subtraction of the cumulative acquisition pt is not executed (No. 5 in the upper display example).

[Operation example (4)]
FIG. 43 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation when the cumulative acquisition pt exceeds the precursor pt. In this example, it is assumed that the state B is set before the first game. In addition, it is assumed that the mode A is set in this circulation, and 450 pt is set as the ceiling pt. In addition, it is assumed that 120 pt, 210 pt, 430 pt, 650 pt, and 932 pt are set as a precursor pt. It should be noted that since the precursor pt larger than the ceiling pt is not used, the precursor pt may be set in a range of values smaller than the ceiling pt, but when the configuration of this embodiment is adopted, the value of the ceiling pt is used. The precursor pt can be set by the same processing regardless of the processing. Further, the display example of the effect image display device 157 shown in the upper part is an example of a scene displayed in the flow shown in the lower part.

  In FIG. 43, it is shown that the total acquisition pt is 410 pt at the end of the first game. In addition, in the effect image display device 157, the value of the cumulative acquisition pt is displayed in the box at the lower left of the screen, and the value of pt acquired in the game is displayed at the upper left of the screen (number 1 in the upper display example ). The signs pt and ceiling pt are not displayed.

  And in the second game, the internal winning is made to strong cherry and 30pt is acquired, and the total acquisition pt becomes 440pt, and it is shown that it exceeded 430pt which is one of the leading pt. At this time, a turn prognostic effect is set (step S3317 in FIG. 35). In this example, it is assumed that the circulation effect generation effect A is set from the second game to the eighth game. This circling precursor effect has a configuration common to the ceiling precursor effect, and in this example, it is the effect by the same character as the ceiling precursor effect of FIGS. 40 and 41 (the upper display example number 2). For this reason, in a state where the precursor pt and the ceiling pt are not known, it can be thought as if the ceiling precursor effect was performed.

  The cumulative gain pt is added by the lottery corresponding to the internal winning combination even during the execution of the motive effect during the circuit. In this example, it is shown that the cumulative gain pt is 452 pt by 10 pt acquired by internally winning the watermelon at the fifth game, and exceeds the ceiling pt. At this time, the AR lottery is executed, but here it is assumed that the lottery has not been won. In addition, a standby period (from the game in which the standby flag is set to on to the game immediately before the game in which the standby flag is set to off) is set up to the eighth game, and according to this period It is shown that F is performed. In setting the ceiling precursor effect F, the revolving precursor effect is discarded (step S3325 in FIG. 35). This ceiling precursor effect F is a effect in which the degree of expectation of AR winning is medium. In the effect image display device 157, it is shown that the effect by the character is being executed as the ceiling precursor effect F (No. 3 in the upper display example).

  In the waiting period from the fifth game to the eighth game, the cumulative gain pt is added by the lottery according to the internal winning combination, as in the case where the cumulative gain pt has not reached the ceiling pt.

  In the eighth game, which is the last game in the standby period, it is suggested that the AR lottery was not won by the confrontation effect at the end of the game (after all the reels are stopped) (the upper display example number 5, main character Character defeated). The confrontation effect here is an effect to be started from the immediately preceding game (number 4 of the upper display example).

  In the ninth game after this, the ceiling pt is subtracted from the accumulated win pt, but in this example, a configuration is employed in which subtraction on the display is performed before the internal subtraction is performed. Specifically, the value (−450) of the ceiling pt to be subtracted from the cumulative acquisition pt and the cumulative acquisition pt (6) after subtraction are displayed (number 5 in the upper display example). It should be noted that the display of the ceiling pt to be subtracted may not be performed, and the cumulative gain pt after subtraction of the ceiling pt may be displayed at the start of the next game.

  In the ninth game, the ceiling pt is subtracted from the cumulative gain pt, and the standby flag is set to off (steps S1303 and S1305 in FIG. 25). Then, 1 is added to the number of laps, and the mode and the ceiling pt are newly set (No route in step S1311 of FIG. 25). In this example, mode B is set, and 510 is set as the ceiling pt. As a result of this processing, the next round is started while carrying over the cumulative acquisition pt of the portion beyond the ceiling pt. In this example, the cumulative gain pt at the end of the ninth game is a value obtained by subtracting the ceiling pt (450) from the cumulative gain pt (456) of the previous game and adding pt (3) obtained in the ninth game. It becomes (9).

  Note that in this operation example, the circling precursor effect is discarded by the ceiling precursor effect, but, for example, when the precursor pt is close to the ceiling pt, the circling precursor effect is produced even if it exceeds the pt The setting may not be made. In this case, as in this operation example, it is possible not to discard the in-turn precursor effect.

[Operation example (5)]
FIG. 44 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation when the cumulative acquisition pt exceeds a plurality of precursor pts in one update. In this example, it is assumed that the state B is set before the first game. In addition, it is assumed that the mode A is set in this circulation, and 450 pt is set as the ceiling pt. In addition, it is assumed that 120 pt, 210 pt, 430 pt, 650 pt, and 932 pt are set as a precursor pt. It should be noted that since the precursor pt larger than the ceiling pt is not used, the precursor pt may be set in a range of values smaller than the ceiling pt, but when the configuration of this embodiment is adopted, the value of the ceiling pt is used. The precursor pt can be set by the same processing regardless of the processing. Further, the display example of the effect image display device 157 shown in the upper part is an example of a scene displayed in the flow shown in the lower part.

  In FIG. 44, it is shown that the total acquisition pt is 110 pt at the end of the first game. In addition, in the effect image display device 157, the value of the cumulative acquisition pt is displayed in the box at the lower left of the screen, and the value of pt acquired in the game is displayed at the upper left of the screen (number 1 in the upper display example ). The signs pt and ceiling pt are not displayed.

  Then, in the second game, I won 50pt internally by winning strong cherries, and by winning in pt2 double mode, I added 100pt to the cumulative gain pt and became 210pt, two updates pt (120pt in one update) , 210 pt) has been reached (exceeded). At this time, since the circling precursor effect is set (step S3317 in FIG. 35) exceeds two precursor pts in one update, the circling precursor effect D is executed from the second game to the eighth game. (See remarks column in FIG. 19 (b)). This circling precursor effect has a configuration common to the ceiling precursor effect, and in this example, it is configured to include effects by the same characters as the ceiling precursor effect of FIGS. 40 and 41 (upper table Example number 2, 3). For this reason, in a state where the precursor pt and the ceiling pt are not known, it can be thought as if the ceiling precursor effect was performed. The cumulative gain pt is added by lottery according to the internal winning combination even during the execution of the prognostic effect during the circuit. In this example, since the pt2 mode is won, a princess character representing this is displayed at the upper right of the screen.

  Unlike the aura for ceiling production, a confrontation production is not performed for the prognostic production during circulation. In other words, this circulation-indicating effect is ended without suggesting the presence or absence of AR winning (number 4 in the upper display example). Thereafter, the cumulative acquisition pt continues to be added according to the internal winning result, but unlike the case where the ceiling precursor effect is executed, the subtraction of the cumulative acquisition pt is not executed (No. 5 in the upper display example).

  In the example of FIG. 44, a configuration is described in which a higher expectations are obtained during the circulating precursor effect by exceeding two precursor pts in one update, but as shown in FIG. 45, the exceeded precursor pt is shown. According to the number of, it is good also as composition which performs omen effect during a plurality of round trips. In FIG. 45, an example is shown in which, during the same period as in FIG. In this configuration, the player may be able to predict the mode based on the cumulative gain pt added, the number of in-progress rendering effects, and the current cumulative gain pt.

[About the feature of the present embodiment (1)]
In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, when the cumulative acquisition pt becomes equal to or higher than the ceiling pt, an opportunity to start an AR may be obtained. The value of the ceiling pt is important information in determining, for example, how many games can be taken to start an AR later. In the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the cumulative acquisition pt is displayed, and the difference between the cumulative acquisition pt and the ceiling pt is displayed at the end of the standby period (forehead effect for the ceiling) after reaching the ceiling pt or more. Therefore, the value of the ceiling pt can be grasped indirectly, and the interest of the game can be improved. Note that, unlike the present embodiment, when the difference between the cumulative acquisition pt and the ceiling pt is not displayed, although the value of the ceiling pt can be estimated to a certain extent, it is not possible to grasp an accurate value. In the present embodiment, the difference between the cumulative gain pt and the ceiling pt is displayed on the condition that the waiting period has elapsed since the cumulative gain pt became equal to or higher than the ceiling pt, thereby allowing the game to be enjoyed for a longer time. It is adopted. However, such a condition is not particularly limited, and for example, it is not necessary to have such a condition, as long as the difference can be displayed when the cumulative acquisition pt becomes equal to or more than the ceiling pt, specifically As an example, it may be configured to proceed to the AR preparation state (AR preparation flag on) or to the next round without performing the ceiling precursor effect. In the case of adopting a configuration for performing a ceiling precursor effect such as that of the present embodiment, it is possible to grasp that the cumulative acquisition pt has become equal to or higher than the ceiling pt by this effect, so that it has an expectation of being in an advantageous state. be able to.

  In the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the update of the cumulative acquisition pt is continued even after the cumulative acquisition pt reaches or exceeds the ceiling pt. Temporarily, after the cumulative acquisition pt becomes ceiling pt or more, if the update of the cumulative acquisition pt stops, after becoming ceiling pt or more, it means that the game is consumed in vain, and the interest of the game declines There is a risk of However, in the configuration of the present embodiment, such a difference in behavior does not occur, and it is difficult to understand that the cumulative acquisition pt is equal to or higher than the ceiling pt. It can not be done.

[About the feature of the present embodiment (2)]
In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, when the cumulative acquisition pt becomes equal to or higher than the ceiling pt, an opportunity to start an AR may be obtained. Furthermore, according to the cumulative acquisition pt (surplus pt) of the portion beyond the ceiling pt, a configuration is obtained in which a benefit is obtained that the additional level becomes more advantageous (FIG. 17 (b), FIG. 18). In a configuration without this benefit, after the cumulative gain pt becomes equal to or higher than the ceiling pt, even if the cumulative gain pt further increases, there is a risk that the pleasure of the game may decline without obtaining any benefit. However, according to the configuration of the present embodiment, it is possible to make it difficult for the interest of the game to decline even after the cumulative gain pt becomes equal to or higher than the ceiling pt, with the expectation of benefits. In addition, the kind of privilege is not limited to the additional level, For example, the frequency | count of remaining bell navigation may be set more. As another benefit, the AR (AT) set number may be increased, the obtainable number may be increased, the AR (AT) continuation probability may be increased, and it may be easy to shift to an additional specialization zone.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the surplus pt is used for the lottery of the extra level, but the extra level lottery may be performed also at the time of the AR lottery, and the surplus pt is won when the extra level 2 is won at the time of the AR lottery. The configuration may be such that conversion is performed to the number of remaining bell navigations and the like. Moreover, about a privilege, not only what is lottery based on surplus pt but the privilege matched with surplus pt may be provided (not lottery).

  In the present embodiment, the benefit due to the surplus pt is not obtained when the AR lottery is not won, but the benefit according to the surplus pt is obtained when the AR lottery is not won You may make it perform, and you may make it perform the effect which further suggests that this privilege is given. As such a benefit, for example, the next rounding mode is set to a more advantageous mode (for example, mode C), pt2 double mode is set, ceiling pt is selected from a smaller value, etc. Be Furthermore, in the case of winning the AR lottery or in the case of failure, a benefit according to the surplus pt may be obtained in any case. At this time, surplus pt may be set to 0 in exchange for the benefit.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration is employed in which the update of the cumulative acquisition pt continues in the waiting period after the cumulative acquisition pt becomes equal to or higher than the ceiling pt. Not limited to this configuration, it may be possible to obtain a benefit according to the surplus pt in a game in which the cumulative acquisition pt has become equal to or higher than the ceiling pt, but by adopting the configuration of the present embodiment, according to the surplus pt. It is possible to expect that more advantageous benefits can be obtained, and to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when AR is started after the cumulative acquisition pt becomes equal to or higher than the ceiling pt, a parameter related thereto is initialized at the end of the AR (step S1809 in FIG. 30A). Because of adopting), cumulative acquisition pt (surplus pt) will also be initialized. At this time, by providing a benefit according to the surplus pt, it is possible to prevent the surplus pt from being wasted and the interest of the game to decline. The timing of initialization of the cumulative acquisition pt described above is not limited to when AR ends, and it may be before AR ends.

  In addition, although the structure which does not display the ceiling pt was demonstrated in said operation example, it is not limited to this structure, The structure which displays the ceiling pt may be sufficient. In this case, it is possible to expect benefits from reaching the ceiling pt until the cumulative gain pt reaches the ceiling pt, and to expect more advantageous benefits by increasing the surplus pt after the cumulative gain pt reaches the ceiling pt Can.

[About the feature of the present embodiment (3)]
In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, when the cumulative acquisition pt becomes equal to or higher than the ceiling pt, an opportunity to start an AR may be obtained. When the AR start opportunity is obtained, the cumulative acquisition pt is initialized at the end of this AR (step S1809 in FIG. 30A). On the other hand, if the opportunity to start AR is not obtained, it is difficult to reduce the interest of the game by subtracting the ceiling pt from the cumulative gain pt and carrying over to the next round without initializing the cumulative gain pt. be able to. The timing of initialization of the cumulative acquisition pt described above is not limited to when AR ends, and it may be before AR ends.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which a new ceiling pt is set by lottery at the start of the next round after the cumulative acquisition pt becomes equal to or higher than the ceiling pt. In this configuration, since the ceiling pt changes each time, the interest of the game can be improved. The timing at which a new ceiling pt is set may be based on the fact that the cumulative acquisition pt has become the ceiling pt, and may be set, for example, during a standby period. Also, unlike the present embodiment, for example, when adopting a configuration in which the state B is continued while ending the AR (when a new round is started) when the remaining number of bell navigation times becomes 0, the AR starts. A new ceiling pt may be set at the time of day or the timing of AR end.

  In addition, although the structure which does not display the ceiling pt was demonstrated in said operation example, it is not limited to this structure, The structure which displays the ceiling pt may be sufficient. In this case, it is possible to make a reward by reaching the ceiling pt until the cumulative gain pt reaches the ceiling pt, and even after the cumulative gain pt reaches the ceiling pt, the interest of the game is diminished by the increase of the surplus pt. It can be difficult to do.

[About the feature of the present embodiment (4)]
In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, a protagonist pt is set by lottery, and a configuration is performed in which the prognostic effect during circulation is performed when the cumulative acquisition pt becomes equal to or more than the precursor pt. Unlike this, in the configuration where the effect is executed based on the number of games as in the prior art, it is easy for the player to predict the occurrence of the effect by counting the number of elapsed games, and there is a risk that the interest of the game may decline. is there. In the present embodiment, since the update amount of the cumulative acquisition pt fluctuates, it is difficult for the player to predict the generation of the effect, and it is possible to make it difficult to reduce the interest of the game. In the present embodiment, the cumulative acquisition pt may greatly change in one game (can exceed the precursor pt in one go), and the condition for executing the prognostic effect during the lap is “the cumulative acquisition pt matches the precursor pt Since there is a possibility that the opportunity for the presentation may be lost if it is set as "," a configuration is set in which the presentation during the circulation is set by the "total acquisition pt being a precursor pt or more" in consideration of this.

  In addition, in the case of adopting a configuration in which the proclaiming effect during lottery is executed by lottery every game, the effect may not be executed at all, and the balance of the effect may be deteriorated. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the number of precursor pts that is the trigger of the precursor effect during circulation is determined (FIG. 19A). According to this configuration, it is possible to perform a pro-active effect during circulation with good balance.

  In the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the above-mentioned during-turn precursor effect is a effect having the same configuration as the ceiling-precursor effect. The composition of the prognostic effects during circulation is not limited to this content, but may be effects of other contents. The ceiling precursor effect is an effect executed when the cumulative acquisition pt is equal to or more than the ceiling pt, and is an effect that suggests presence or absence of an AR start, and is an effect that can improve the interest of the game. For this reason, it is possible to improve the interest of the game even if the on-the-fly precursor effect having the same configuration as this effect is executed.

  It should be noted that, during the turn prognostic effect, it may be performed by lottery when it becomes more than the apt pt, but by configuring it to be always performed, the player is bored without the effect being performed It is possible to make it difficult for the situation such as

  Further, although a plurality of precursor pts are provided in the present embodiment, the number of precursor pts may be only one. When a plurality of precursors pt are provided as in the present embodiment, the effects can be performed in a well-balanced manner. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when a plurality of precursor pts is exceeded in one update of the cumulative acquisition pt (the number of the precursor pts included in the range from the cumulative acquisition pt before the update to the cumulative acquisition pt after the update is In the case where there is a plurality), a configuration is adopted in which the interest of the game is improved by executing the effect with a higher degree of expectation. In addition, it is good also as a structure which performs the presentation according to the number of precursor pt.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which a leading symbol pt is drawn by the mode. Specifically, the winning probability is high in the range in which the ceiling pt is easily set in that mode, and the other places are set low. With this configuration, it is possible for the player to predict the mode by looking at the cumulative winning pt when the on-precursence effect is executed from the stage before reaching the ceiling pt.

  In the above-described operation example, the configuration in which the ceiling pt and the forward pt are not displayed has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the configuration may be such that these pts are displayed. In this case, the ceiling pt may be hard to be identified, such as displaying the closest pt to the present cumulative acquisition pt, and displaying the ceiling pt and the precursor pt in the same manner. For example, it may be configured to simply display the value of the cumulative acquisition pt for which some effect is executed.

[About the feature of the present embodiment (5)]
The slot machine 100 of this embodiment adopts a configuration in which an opportunity to start the AR can be obtained when the cumulative acquisition pt becomes equal to or higher than the ceiling pt. The range of values that the ceiling pt can take (for example, 1 to 999) The ceiling pt is easy to select and the hard to select range (see FIG. 14). In this configuration, when the cumulative acquisition pt is in a range in which the ceiling pt is easily selected, it is expected that the cumulative acquisition pt becomes equal to or higher than the ceiling pt and the AR starts. However, if the cumulative gain pt is in a range where the ceiling pt is difficult to select, AR can not be expected to start, and the interest of the game may decline.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, there is provided a configuration in which a benefit is obtained that the initial value of the number of remaining bell navigations at the time of winning AR is increased when the cumulative acquisition pt is in a range where the ceiling pt is difficult to select (outside the zone of FIG. It is adopted (FIG. 17 (c)). This benefit is a benefit obtained before the cumulative gain pt becomes the ceiling pt. In addition, about this privilege, the additional level at the time of AR winning becomes more advantageous, it becomes easy to be elected in the pt2 double mode lottery (step S 1243 in FIG. 24), the acquisition probability for higher pt becomes high (proportion of acquiring pt May be selected, it may be easy to win an AR direct hit lottery, and it may be a benefit other than the AR (including a benefit that can be added to the AR). As yet another example, the benefits such as the number of games of the so-called AR (AT), the mode of the AR (AT), the number of set stocks of the AR (AT), the special addition zone, and the ease of transition to the special application zone As long as the ceiling pt is in a range in which the ceiling pt is difficult to be selected, some benefit may be obtained as long as the ceiling pt is in a range in which the ceiling pt is easily selected. In this configuration, even when the cumulative gain pt is in a range where the ceiling pt is hard to be selected, since the above-mentioned benefits can be expected, the interest of the game can be made difficult to decline.

  In this embodiment, the inside and the outside of the zone are distinguished by dividing the ceiling pt into a range in which the ceiling pt is easy to select and the range in which the ceiling pt is hard to select, but the configuration is not limited to such two types. The relationship may be such that the range in which the ceiling pt is easy to select and the range in which the ceiling pt is difficult to select in any of the categories. If the range of values that the ceiling pt can take (for example, 1 to 999) is composed of only the range in which the ceiling pt is easy to select and the range in which the ceiling pt is hard to select, some benefits are available in any state. It can be expected and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the range in which the ceiling pt is easily selected and the range in which the ceiling pt is difficult to be selected are switched according to the mode (FIGS. 14 and 16). Therefore, from the behavior or the like when the cumulative acquisition pt becomes equal to or higher than the ceiling pt, the mode can be estimated to predict the degree of expectation of AR winning (FIG. 17A). In the present embodiment, the range in which the ceiling pt is easy to select and the range in which the ceiling pt is hard to select are divided into the inside of the zone and the outside of the zone (Fig. 14 (b), Fig. 16). The system employs a configuration in which a privilege in a range where it is difficult to be selected is given (FIG. 17 (c)). Here, for example, when the mode A is the most selected mode, a table of zones in the mode A may be used in the mode B as well. In this configuration, it can be made difficult for the player to realize that the mode B is set. Further, in the present embodiment, although allocation in a zone is not made in mode C (FIG. 16), the range of 1 to 50 pt is outside the zone, and the range of 51 to 100 pt is in the zone, etc. It may be assigned.

[About the modification]
In this embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the surplus pt is carried over to the next round in the normal state (state B in which the AR flag is off), but, for example, when the AR is managed in multiple game sets, this AR You may apply to continuation of a set etc. Specifically, the present invention can be adopted in a configuration in which continuation to the next set is determined (or a lottery is performed) when pt acquired during AR exceeds a certain value. In this case, a standby period may be provided until a notification of continuation is issued after acquiring pt corresponding to the ceiling pt, and surplus pt may be generated during this period and used.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the pt lottery is performed even during the standby period, but during this period, pt may be easily stored or hard to be stored. In this configuration, it is possible to expect that it is a standby period by showing the degree of increase of pt.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the ceiling precursor effect is executed in the standby period, and when this is finished, the process proceeds to the next round in the case of AR non-winning, and in the case of AR winning, it proceeds to immediate AR preparation (AR preparation flag is turned on Although it has a configuration, during the standby period, a ceiling effect may be provided after the end of the standby period without performing a ceiling precursor effect or the like for the ceiling. Since the pt winning lottery is not performed during this effect period, it is not necessary to display pt. Then, after presentation of AR success or failure, surplus pt is displayed, and if it is shifted to the next circulation, the circulation is continued as it is, and if it is AR preparation, production is performed to convert surplus pt into an additional level It is good also as composition.

«Others»
In the present embodiment, the slot machine 100 using medals (coins) as a game medium is shown as an example of the game console, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a game ball (for example, pachinko ball) is played The present invention is applicable to a slot machine as a medium, a pachinko machine, an arrange ball game machine, a ball game machine, a smart ball, and the like.

  Note that the slot machine is a slot machine that only exchanges electronic data without using medals, such as operating on a portable terminal (smart phone, game machine) or personal computer by a program that simulates the operation based on the above configuration. In this case, the game medium includes computerized data corresponding to the medal, and the insertion of the game medium is performed by inputting the computerized data from a predetermined external device (electronic storage device) The payout of the game medium includes outputting the digitized data to a predetermined external device (electronic storage device).

  As mentioned above, although this embodiment was described, it is not restricted to the embodiment mentioned above, In the range which does not deviate from the summary of the present invention, various modification and change can be given to the embodiment of the present invention Those having such modifications and changes are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the invention merely list the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done.

<< Correspondence between configuration of the invention and embodiments >>
Hereinafter, the configuration of the invention described in the above description will be described with reference to the corresponding configuration.

In the above description,
Game control means (for example, main control unit 300) for controlling the progress of the game;
Counting means (for example, main control unit 300) for updating a count value (for example, cumulative acquisition pt);
A game console equipped with
The game control means
It is a means capable of providing a first benefit (for example, AR) advantageous to the player based on the fact that the count value has become a predetermined value (for example, ceiling pt),
When the first benefit is awarded, a second benefit (for example, AR additional) which is advantageous for a player different from the first benefit according to a value obtained by subtracting the predetermined value from the count value. It is a means that can give the privilege that the level goes up,
A game stand characterized in that is described.

Also,
Game control means (for example, main control unit 300) for controlling the progress of the game;
Counting means for updating a count value (for example, cumulative acquisition pt);
A game console equipped with
The game control means
It is a means capable of providing a first benefit (for example, AR) advantageous to the player based on the fact that the count value has become a predetermined value (for example, ceiling pt),
If the first benefit is not awarded, a second benefit (for example, next to the first benefit), which is advantageous for a player different from the first benefit, according to a value obtained by subtracting the predetermined value from the count value. A variation that makes the lap mode of the first embodiment advantageous, [means of the feature of the present embodiment (see (2))] can be given means,
A game stand characterized in that is described.

In addition, it is the game stand of the description above,
Display means (for example, effect image display device 157) capable of displaying the count value,
A game stand characterized in that is described.

In addition, it is the game stand of the description above,
The display means is
Means for not displaying the predetermined value (for example, the ceiling pt is not displayed in FIG. 40),
A game stand characterized in that is described.

In addition, it is the game stand of the description above,
The counting unit is a unit that may update the count value when the count value is equal to or more than the predetermined value (for example, in FIG. 40, the update of the cumulative acquisition pt is continued even after reaching the ceiling pt).
A game stand characterized in that is described.

In addition, it is the game stand of the description above,
The first game control means causes the first number of games to have progressed a predetermined number of times after the count value reaches the predetermined value (for example, in FIG. 40, the standby period = the number of remaining standby games). It is a means that can give a benefit,
A game stand characterized in that is described.

In addition, it is the game stand of the description above,
Effect control means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400) for performing effects using effect means (for example, effect image display device 157, speakers 272 and 277, various lamps 420);
The effect control means indicates that the second benefit is to be given after the count value reaches the predetermined value (for example, in FIG. 40, an effect that indicates an additional level when the standby period ends. Is a viable means of
A game stand characterized in that is described.

In addition, it is the game stand of the description above,
The first benefit is a benefit for which a state (for example, AR) is set which is advantageous to the player when given.
The count value is a value initialized before the end of the advantageous state (eg, step S1809 of FIG. 30 executed at the end of AR).
A game stand characterized in that is described.

Reference Signs List 100 slot machine 110 to 112 reel 113 display window 130 to 132 bet button 135 start lever 137 to 139 stop button 157 effect image display device 272, 277 speaker 420 various lamps 300 main control unit 400 first sub control unit 500 second sub control Department

Claims (8)

Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Counting means for updating the count value;
A game console equipped with
The game control means
It is a means capable of providing a first benefit advantageous to the player based on the count value reaching a predetermined value,
When the first benefit is awarded, a second benefit advantageous to a player who is different from the first benefit is given according to a value obtained by subtracting the predetermined value from the count value. Is a possible means,
A game stand characterized by Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Counting means for updating the count value;
A game console equipped with
The game control means
It is a means capable of providing a first benefit advantageous to the player based on the count value reaching a predetermined value,
Providing a second benefit advantageous to a player different from the first benefit according to a value obtained by subtracting the predetermined value from the count value when the first benefit is not awarded Is a possible means,
A game stand characterized by It is a game console according to claim 1 or 2,
A display unit capable of displaying the count value;
A game stand characterized by The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein
The display means is
Means for not displaying the predetermined value,
A game stand characterized by It is a game board according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The counting unit is a unit that may update the count value when the count value is equal to or more than the predetermined value.
A game stand characterized by A game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The game control means is a means capable of providing the first benefit when a predetermined number of games have passed after the count value reaches the predetermined value.
A game stand characterized by A game console according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
Providing effect control means for performing an effect using the effect means;
The effect control means is a means capable of executing a suggested effect that suggests that the second benefit is to be given after the count value reaches the predetermined value.
A game stand characterized by It is a game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The first benefit is a benefit in which a state advantageous to the player is set when given.
The count value is a value that is initialized before the end of the advantageous state.
A game stand characterized by