JP2019146862A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine for enhancing interest in a game.SOLUTION: Control means for controlling a game sets, as a game state, either game state from among a normal game state, a specific game state that is more advantageous to a player than the normal game state and to which a shift is performed based on satisfaction of a predetermined condition, and a special game state that is more advantageous to a player than the normal game state and to which a shift is performed based on satisfaction of a special combination. A game machine is configured so as to accumulate game information in the specific game state and to complete the specific game state on the basis that the accumulated result satisfies a completion condition, and continues the specific game state and continues accumulation of game information in the specific game state even if a special combination is won internally in the specific game state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 42

Description

  The present invention provides a plurality of reels capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, a control means capable of executing an internal lottery for each execution of a game accompanied by a variation display of the plurality of reels, and a plurality of reels being stopped and displayed individually. And when a result of a game that is stopped and displayed by operation of the plurality of stop operation units becomes a stop symbol form corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery, the winning of the combination is established It relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a slot machine, an internal lottery is performed at the start of a game, and a winning symbol is established by deriving a stop symbol form corresponding to the result of the internal lottery. In addition, if a special prize is set that generates a special gaming state in which a player can acquire a large amount of game media by being established, and if a special prize is won by internal lottery, the prize will be won until the special prize is established The right to be carried over. Further, in accordance with the stop order of the reels, a combination of winning or not winning is provided, and in the specific gaming state (AT or ART) generated when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the reel stopping order in which the winning is achieved. There has also been proposed a technique capable of acquiring a large amount of game media by notifying (assist information) (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-46697 A

  When a special prize is won internally during a specific game state, the special game state is interrupted to establish the special prize, but this causes the continuity between the special game state and the specific game state to be lost, and There was a risk of lowering. An object of the present invention is to improve the interest of games.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
A plurality of reels capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols; a control means capable of executing an internal lottery for each execution of a game accompanied by a variation display of the plurality of reels; and for individually stopping and displaying the plurality of reels A plurality of stop operation sections, and
In the gaming machine in which the winning combination of the combination is established when the result of the game that is stopped and displayed by the operation of the plurality of stop operation units becomes the stop symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery,
For the role,
A specific combination in which a prize is established by operating the plurality of stop operation units in a predetermined stop order;
Including a special role in which a special gaming state occurs due to the establishment of a prize,
The control means includes
As a gaming state,
Normal gaming state,
A specific gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state and shifts based on the establishment of a predetermined condition;
Set a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state and transitions based on the establishment of the special role.
It is configured to accumulate game information in the specific game state, and to end the specific game state based on the accumulation result satisfying an end condition,
In the specific game state, even if the special combination is won internally, the specific game state is continued and the accumulation of game information in the specific game state is continued.

  According to the present invention, the interest of games can be improved.

It is a front view showing an appearance of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is the figure which looked at the vicinity of the game structure part in a slot machine from upper direction. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of a game control apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of an effect control apparatus. It is a figure explaining the symbol arrangement | positioning of each reel, the type of winning, a symbol combination aspect, and winning content. It is a figure explaining an effective line. It is a state transition diagram explaining the transition of a game state. It is a figure explaining the display in a 1st game information display part. It is a figure explaining the modification of the display in a 1st game information display part. It is a figure explaining an example of the display in each part in a game. It is a figure explaining an example of the display in each part in a game. It is a flowchart explaining the main process in a game control apparatus. It is a flowchart explaining a non-recoverable error process. It is a flowchart explaining a power supply return process. It is a flowchart explaining a main loop process. It is a flowchart explaining a role lottery process. It is a figure explaining an example of a lottery data table. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of a random number generation circuit. It is a flowchart explaining a counter value acquisition process. It is a flowchart explaining a latch data reading process. It is a flowchart explaining a reel rotation start process. It is a flowchart explaining a symbol control process. It is a figure explaining the setting of a change range. It is a flowchart explaining a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart explaining 7 segment data setting processing. It is a flowchart explaining the main process in an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart explaining a game management main process. It is a flowchart explaining command control processing. It is a flowchart explaining a stage setting value information processing. It is a figure explaining the selection ratio of the usable production | presentation. It is a flowchart explaining a production control code setting process. It is a flowchart explaining command reception interruption processing. It is a flowchart explaining a V-Sync interruption process. It is a flowchart explaining 7SEG data edit processing. It is a flowchart explaining a 2nd game information display part display data edit process. It is a figure explaining the display timing in a 1st game information display part and a 2nd game information display part. It is a figure explaining the end timing of the display in the 1st game information display part and the 2nd game information display part. It is a figure explaining the transmission timing of a winning combination notification command. It is a figure explaining another example of the transmission method of a winning combination information command. It is a flowchart explaining an effect button input process. It is a figure explaining an example of the execution mode of a specific game state and a special game state. It is a figure explaining an example of production. It is a figure explaining the process when an advantageous area is complete | finished. It is a figure explaining an example of payout of a medal. It is a flowchart explaining a payment appearance setting process. It is a figure explaining an example of the execution aspect of the specific game state and special game state in a 1st modification.

[First Embodiment]
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, which constitutes a gaming machine, is provided with various devices inside a box-shaped housing whose front is open, and the front of the housing is viewed from the front. The front frame 2 is provided so as to be openable and closable in a single-opening manner through a hinge provided at the left end.

  A game control device 100 that controls the entire slot machine 1 and an effect control device 300 that controls the effect based on information from the game control device 100 are housed inside the housing. In addition, a variable display device having rotatable reels 6a, 6b, and 6c and a medal payout device (hopper) are disposed inside the housing. The medal payout device accepts and stores medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 15, and when a predetermined symbol combination mode is formed on the active line and a winning is established, a payout command (command) from the game control device 100 is established. And a device for driving out the medal payout motor 63 in accordance with the prize and paying out to the lower plate 27 medals corresponding to the prize (payout medals) or medals exceeding the upper limit of the credit by the addition associated with the establishment of the prize. is there.

  Further, in order to store the medals flowing in from the medal payout device inside the casing, or to guide the medals flowing in to the medal collecting mechanism on the island where the slot machine 1 is installed. An overflow tank is also provided. In addition, a power supply device that supplies power to electronic components such as a control device, a motor, and a lamp, and a setting device for setting the winning probability of the slot machine 1 to any one of six levels are provided inside the casing. It has been.

  At the upper part of the front frame 2, an image display device 3 for effecting display and information display according to the game, an upper speaker 4a for effecting sound, a decoration device 46 for performing light emitting decoration with LEDs, and an effecting movable body device that operates. For example, a frame effect device 7 incorporating 47 is provided. The image display device 3 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display panel, and displays various information such as a history information display in addition to an effect display relating to a game. Then, various effect displays and history information display on the image display device 3 are controlled by the effect control device 300. That is, the image display device 3 is an effect display unit capable of displaying an effect according to the progress of the game, and the effect control device 300 is a display control unit capable of controlling the display of the effect display unit. Eggplant.

  A front panel 9 is arranged in the center portion of the front frame 2 so that the rear side cannot be visually recognized, and a decorative pattern or the like is drawn, and the rear side is visible in the center portion of the front panel 9 (for example, A (transparent) symbol display window 5 is formed. The front panel 9 may be constituted by a display device. In the state where no image is displayed on the symbol display window 5, the reel 6 is visible, and an image that produces a game mainly around the symbol display window 5 is displayed. indicate. In this case, it is also possible to display an image that produces a game on the symbol display window 5.

  Through the symbol display window 5 (window portion), a symbol that is variably displayed by the rotation of the reel 6 disposed in the housing can be visually recognized. The reel 6 includes a cylindrical left reel 6a, a middle reel 6b, and a right reel 6c arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction. A plurality of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surfaces of these reels 6a, 6b, 6c so as to be arranged along the circumferential direction. Each reel 6a, 6b, 6c is provided with a reel motor 64a, 64b, 64c (see FIG. 3), which is a stepping motor, and each reel 6a, 6b, 6c is independently rotated and driven. The rotation can be stopped. That is, the reel motors 64a, 64b, 64c serve as an electrical drive source for driving the reels 6a, 6b, 6c.

  By rotating the reel 6 by the reel motor 64, a plurality of types of symbols visually recognized from the symbol display window 5 are varied so as to circulate from top to bottom, for example (variable display). On the other hand, in a state where the reel 6 is stopped, a predetermined number (for example, three) of consecutive symbols, that is, a total of nine symbols of 3 × 3, are displayed through the symbol display window 5 for each reel 6a, 6b, 6c. And is visible. That is, through the symbol display window 5, the effective display portions of the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c for deriving and displaying the game stop result can be visually recognized. Therefore, the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c form a plurality of variable display units that can display a plurality of symbols in a variable manner.

  A predetermined enabling line is set for the 3 × 3 symbol matrix visually recognized from the symbol display window 5. In the present embodiment, only the lines (middle stage lines) crossing the middle symbols of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c are lines that can be activated. Then, when the number of bets (the number of bets) becomes a predetermined number (for example, 3) by the insertion of medals by the player or input from credits (hereinafter referred to as “betting operation”), the enabling line is activated and activated. It becomes a line (so-called three-sheet exclusive use), and whether or not a winning combination (combination) is established is determined based on the symbol combination form (outcome) formed on this effective line. The number of bets may be arbitrarily set within a range of 1 to 3 instead of using only three. In this case, however, an internal lottery described later is performed so that the internal winning probability that is most advantageous to the player when the number of bets is 3 in the normal gaming state.

  When winning is established, there are cases where three predetermined symbols are arranged on another line in addition to the case where three predetermined symbols are arranged on the effective line. As such a line, each reel 6a, 6b, 6c is slanted from the line crossing the upper symbol of each reel 6a, 6b, 6c (upper line), left reel 6a lower stage-middle reel 6b middle stage-right reel 6c upper stage. A line that crosses each reel 6a, 6b, 6c diagonally (lower right line) across the line crossing (upward to the right), left reel 6a upper stage-middle reel 6b middle stage-right reel 6c lower stage, each reel 6a, 6b, 6c lower stage A line crossing the symbol (lower line), a virtual line (pseudo-effective line) positioned so as to cross the front part (visible part) facing the symbol display window 5 of each reel 6a, 6b, 6c other than the above You may make it the appearance design line up. Hereinafter, the lines that can be activated (middle line) and the lines (upper line etc.) that can be visually aligned when winning a prize are collectively referred to as a symbol stop line (symbol alignment line).

  On the left side of the symbol display window 5, a second game medium information display unit 44 that is controlled by the effect control device 300 and displays information related to the game medium is provided. The second game medium information display unit is provided with a second credit number display unit 11, a second payout number display unit 13, and a second acquired number display unit 12. The second credit number display unit 11 displays the number of medals stored as credits without being paid out by the medal payout device. The second payout number display unit 13 displays the number of payouts when winning is established. The second acquired number display unit 12 displays the total number of acquired medals from the start of the special gaming state. These display units 11, 12, and 13 are configured by, for example, a 7-segment display, and display various types of information depending on the lighting state.

  Below the symbol display window 5 is provided a second game information display section 40 that is controlled by the effect control device 300 and displays game information. The second game information display unit 40 is composed of three 7-segment displays, that is, a second left display unit 40a, a second middle display unit 40b, and a second right display unit 40c. The stop order of the reels 6 for establishing the winning combination can be notified.

  Below the front panel 9, there is provided a game component 30 in which game operation means for allowing the player to perform operations related to the game is arranged. The game component 30 is a stepped portion protruding forward, and various game operation means are arranged on the upper surface and the front surface. As shown in FIG. 2, a 1-bet button 31 that constitutes one of the game operation means is provided in the vicinity of the left end of the upper surface of the game component 30. The one-bet button 31 is configured to input one bet from credits by performing a pressing operation once.

  On the right side of the 1-bet button 31, there is provided a game state display unit 18 for displaying a state such as a replay state, a wait state, and a standby state in which a game can be performed. The game state display section 18 includes a replay display section 18a indicating that a replay winning (replay winning) has been established and a replay game has been awarded, and the reel 6 rotates after the player operates the start lever 21. A standby display unit 18b indicating that there is a waiting time until the game is started (a state in which the reel 6 is waiting to start rotation since a certain time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game), and a start operation is possible. A game start display section 18c indicating that there is a game and a medal insertion display section 18d indicating that the slot machine 1 is in a game-ready standby state and prompting a betting operation are provided.

  On the right side of the game state display unit 18, a max bet button 17 is provided as one of game operation means. This maximum bet button 17 can be input from credit to the upper limit number of bets (for example, 3) by performing a pressing operation once. However, when the credit number is less than the upper limit number, the credit number is input as the bet number. It is supposed to be.

  On the right side of the max bet button 17, a first game medium information display unit 32 that is controlled by the game control device 100 and displays information related to the game medium is provided. The first game medium information display unit 32 includes a first credit number display unit 32a, a first payout number display unit 32b, and a first acquired number display unit 32c. The first credit number display unit 32a displays the number of medals stored as credits without being paid out by the medal payout device. In addition, the first payout number display unit 32b displays the number of payouts when winning is established. The first acquired number display unit 32c displays the total number of acquired medals from the start of the special gaming state. These display parts are comprised, for example with a 7 segment display, and display various information by the lighting state.

  On the right side of the first game medium information display unit 32, there is provided a first game information display unit 33 which is controlled by the game control device 100 and serves as display means for displaying game information such as information related to the result of the internal lottery. Yes. The first game information display unit 33 is composed of three seven-segment displays, a first left display unit 33a, a second middle display unit 33b, and a first right display unit 33c. The stop order of the reels 6 for establishing the winning combination can be notified. On the right side of the first game information display section 33, an effect button 10 incorporating an operation switch for receiving an operation input from the player is provided. This effect button 10 constitutes one of the game operation means, and when the player operates, an effect in which the player's operation is intervened in the effect display on the image display device 3 is performed, or the history information of the game Is displayed.

  On the right side of the production button 10, a medal slot 15 is provided. When the player inserts a medal into the medal slot 15 and performs a betting operation, the game can be executed. Medal insertion sensors 51a and 51b (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of medals are provided in the path through which medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 15 pass. Detection information by the medal insertion sensors 51a and 51b is provided. The number of medals inserted is counted based on

  In the vicinity of the left end of the front surface of the game component 30, a checkout button 20 is provided as one of the game operation means. The checkout button 20 is paid out and stored as a credit when a medal inserted through the medal slot 15, a medal (betting medal) input as a bet number by the 1 bet button 31, the max bet button 17, or a winning is established. This is used when giving a command to return the medals (stored medals) to the lower plate 27. Note that medals exceeding a predetermined number that can be stored as credits are also returned to the lower plate 27. The medal is also returned to the lower plate 27 when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 15 after an automatic betting operation based on the establishment of a replay winning (replay winning). However, when a medal is inserted from the medal slot 15 after an automatic betting operation based on establishment of a replay prize (replay prize), it may be accepted as a credit. On the right side of the checkout button 20, a start lever 21 is provided as one of game operation means. The start lever 21 is an operation lever for making a progress operation unit for advancing the game and for starting a single game.

  On the right side of the start lever 21, a reel stop button 24 is provided as one of game operation means. The reel stop button 24 forms a progress operation unit for proceeding with the game, and is provided with a left reel stop button 24a, a middle reel 6c, a left reel stop button 24a, a middle reel 6c, which are provided in one-to-one correspondence with each other. The reel stop button 24b and the right reel stop button 24c are configured to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels 6a, 6b, 6c in accordance with the stop operation. These reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c are formed of, for example, a colored translucent resin member. Inside the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b and 24c, a reel stop for informing whether or not the corresponding reel 6 can be stopped by operating the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b and 24c in a light emission mode. Button LEDs 66a, 66b, 66c are provided, respectively. That is, the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c form a plurality of stop operation units for performing the stop operation provided corresponding to each variation display unit, and the reel stop buttons LED 66a, 66b, and 66c emit light from the stop operation unit. The operation unit light emission means can be configured.

  On the right side of the reel stop button 24, a return button 22 is provided as one of game operation means. The return button 22 is used when a medal inserted through the medal slot 15 and clogged in the medal flow path is returned to the lower plate 27. A keyhole 23 is provided on the right side of the return button 22. The keyhole 23 is for inserting a key when opening the front frame 2 or resetting an error (for example, hopper error) state of the slot machine 1.

  A lower panel (decorative panel) 25 that constitutes a lower region of the front frame 2 is provided below the game component 30. Further, an ashtray 26, a lower tray 27 for storing medals, a medal payout port 28, a lower speaker 4b for outputting sound, and the like are provided below the lower panel 25 and at the lowermost portion of the front frame 2. ing. The arrangement positions of various devices are not limited to those described above. For example, the game state display unit 18, the first game medium information display unit 32, and the first game information display unit 33 are provided around the image display device 3, the part provided with the front panel 9, or the part provided with the lower panel 25. A second game medium information display unit 44, a second game information display unit 40, and the like may be provided.

  3 and 4 are block diagrams showing a schematic configuration of the control system of the slot machine 1. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the component which is the same as that of the component demonstrated in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, or is equivalent, and the overlapping description is abbreviate | omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 1 includes a game control device 100 that is a main control device (main board) that controls the game in an integrated manner. The game control device 100 includes a game microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and receives a clock that serves as a reference for the CPU operation clock, timer interrupt, and random number generation circuit. An oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 to be generated is included.

  The gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 111a, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 111b, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 111c. In addition, a random number generation circuit 160 that generates various random values such as a winning determination random number used for internal lottery, and a timer interrupt signal and random number generation with a predetermined period for the CPU 111a based on an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113 A clock generator 114 for generating a clock for giving the update timing of the circuit 160 is provided.

  The CPU 111a includes a control unit and a calculation unit, and performs various types of calculation processing, data input / output, generation of control signals, and the like as the calculation processing device of the game control device 100. The ROM 111b stores a determination value (determination table) for internal lottery in addition to a control program and control data for executing various processes. The ROM 111b stores a stop control table that is referred to when stop control of the reel 6 is performed in each game. For example, there are a stop control table corresponding to various types of winning winnings, a stop control table corresponding to a loss, and the like. In the stop control table, the reel 6 pull-in stop control for forming the symbol combination mode corresponding to the internal winning state (the state of the set winning flag) to the maximum on the effective line and various winnings not internally won. Data for controlling kicking stop of reels that removes the corresponding symbol combination from the effective line (change range (number of sliding frames), etc.) is stored, and the stop position depends on the operation stop order and operation timing of the reel 6 It is set in advance.

  In the RAM 111c, a random number storage area for internal lottery sampled by the CPU 111a based on the start operation, various data (for example, credit number data, bet number data, internal winning state data, and predetermined symbol combination modes are derived. A storage area for temporarily storing data relating to payout based on the data, data indicating the winning probability value of the internal lottery, and the work area of the CPU 111a. Note that an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used as the ROM 111b or the RAM 111c.

  In addition, the first input port 121 of the game control device 100 is connected to an error cancel SW 61, a setting button SW 60, a start lever SW 52, a settlement button SW 58, a max bet button via a low-pass filter and buffer gate, an input / output interface (not shown). SW57, 1 bet button SW31a, reel stop button SW53 (first reel (left) stop button SW53a, second reel (middle) stop button SW53b, third reel (right) stop button SW53c) are connected. Various signals output from these switches are read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140.

  In addition, the second input port 122 of the game control device 100 is connected to a stop switch SW35, an automatic settlement switch SW36, a stage setting key SW62, and a full detection sensor 82 via a low-pass filter and a buffer gate, an input / output interface (not shown). The medal payout sensor 59 and the reel sensor 54 (the left reel sensor 54a, the middle reel sensor 54b, and the right reel sensor 54c) are connected. Various signals output from these switches and sensors are read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. In addition, various signals output from these switches and sensors are input to a monitor LED 180 provided in the game control device 100, and corresponding LEDs are lit according to the input of various signals. For the reel sensor 54, LEDs corresponding to respective inputs of the left reel sensor 54a, the middle reel sensor 54b, and the right reel sensor 54c are lit.

  In addition, the medal insertion sensors 51a and 51b, the medal insertion fraud detection sensor 51c, and the power cut-off signal are generated in the third input port 123 of the game control device 100 via a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown), an input / output interface, and the like. The control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply apparatus 400 to be connected is connected. Various signals output from these sensors and the like are read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. The data held in each input port 121, 122, 123 is asserted (changed to an effective level) by enabling the signal CE2 by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to each input port. Therefore, it can be read out.

  The power cut-off signal from the control signal generation unit 430 is also input to the power supply monitoring circuit 181, and the power supply monitoring circuit 181 generates a control signal such as a reset signal RST based on the input of the power cut-off signal to generate the gaming microcomputer 111. Output to. The reset signal RST is directly input to a reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is supplied to each output port 131 to 139. Further, the reset signal RST is configured to turn off the trial test signal held in the output port 139 for output to the trial test apparatus. Note that the reset signal RST is not supplied to the input ports 121, 122, 123. The data set in each output port by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RST is input needs to be reset to prevent malfunction of the system, but the gaming microcomputer 111 from each input port immediately before the reset signal RST is input. This is because the data read by is discarded when the gaming microcomputer 111 is reset.

  In addition, power is supplied to the game control device 100 from the normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400. The normal power supply unit 410 includes a converter that generates the DC 24V, DC12V, and DC5V DC power from the AC 24V AC power, and supplies them to the game control device 100. In addition, the power supply voltage is supplied from the backup power supply unit 420 of the power supply device 400 to the RAM 111c in the gaming microcomputer 111 at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 111c is retained even at the time of the power failure. .

  Here, the error release SW 61 detects, for example, that the key inserted into the keyhole 23 has been rotated in reverse to when the front frame 2 is opened, and resets the slot machine 1 based on this detection. It is a switch. Note that the game control device 100 cancels the error state of the slot machine 1 based on the detection signal from the error cancel SW 61, for example.

  The setting button SW60 and the stage setting key SW62 are provided in a setting device for switching the stage setting value (so-called setting) of the slot machine 1. The stage setting key SW62 is turned on by inserting and turning the stage setting key in the key hole provided in the setting device, and the setting can be changed. The setting button provided on the setting device is operated to turn on the setting button SW60. The step set value is changed every time. With this setting device, for example, the winning probabilities (internal winning probabilities) of various winnings (compositions) in the internal lottery for each game are set to any of a plurality of settings (for example, settings 1 to 6).

  The start lever SW52 is a switch for detecting that the start lever 21 has been operated. The settlement button SW58 is a switch for detecting that the settlement button 20 has been operated. The max bet button SW57 is a switch for detecting that the max bet button 17 is operated, and the 1 bet button SW31a is a switch for detecting that the 1 bet button 31 is operated.

  The first reel (left) stop button SW53a, the second reel (middle) stop button SW53b, and the third reel (right) stop button SW53c of the reel stop button SW53 are operated by the corresponding reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c. It is a switch for detecting that it has been performed. The stop switch SW35 is a switch for selecting whether or not to enter a stop mode in which the game is stopped after the special game state ends. In the stop mode, the game cannot be resumed unless the error release SW 61 is operated after the special game state ends. The automatic settlement switch SW 36 is a switch for selecting whether or not to enable automatic settlement for settlement of credits after the special gaming state is completed.

  The full detection sensor 82 detects that the medals in the hopper of the medal payout device are full. The medal payout sensor 59 detects medals paid out from the medal payout device, and the number of medals paid out is counted by counting the detection signals from the switches. The left reel sensor 54a, the middle reel sensor 54b, and the right reel sensor 54c of the reel sensor 54 are sensors for detecting the rotation phases of the corresponding reels 6a, 6b, and 6c.

  The medal insertion sensors 51a and 51b detect passage of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 15, and the number of inserted medals is counted based on this detection information. The medal insertion fraud detection sensor 51c is a sensor that detects fraudulent acts that are detected as if a medal has been inserted. The medal insertion sensors 51a and 51b are arranged side by side along the flow direction of the medal from the upstream side, and the medal insertion fraud detection sensor 51c is arranged between the medal insertion sensors 51a and 51b. When there is no cheating, after the medal insertion sensor 51a detects the medal, the medal insertion sensor 51b detects the same medal. The medal insertion fraud detection sensor 51c detects the presence of an object only at the moment when the medal flows down. However, when performing an illegal act of inserting an unauthorized instrument from the medal insertion slot 15 and detecting the medal insertion sensors 51a and 51b as if the medal has passed, the medal insertion fraud detection sensor 51c continuously The presence of the user is detected, so that the illegal act can be detected.

  In addition, a plurality of output ports are connected to the data bus 140 of the game control device 100, and information is output from the output ports to various devices provided in the slot machine via a driver or the like. The gaming microcomputer 111 outputs the operation data signal of the left reel motor 64a from the first output port 131 to the first driver 151, and the first driver 151 receives the operation data signal to drive the drive signal of the left reel motor 64a. Is output to the left reel motor 64a. Further, the gaming microcomputer 111 outputs the display data of the game start display unit 18c and the display data of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c to the second driver 152 from the first output port 131, and the second driver 152 displays the display data. In response to the data, display signals of the game start display LED 67a and reel stop buttons LED 66a, 66b, 66c are generated and output to the game start display LED 67a and reel stop buttons LED 66a, 66b, 66c.

  Further, the gaming microcomputer 111 outputs the display data of the max bet button 17 and the bet line number display section (not shown) from the second output port 132 to the second driver 152, and the second driver 152 receives the display data. Then, display signals of the MAX bet button LED 17a and the bet line number display LED 37 are generated and output to the MAX bet button LED 17a and the bet line number display LED 37. Further, the gaming microcomputer 111 outputs the operation data signal of the middle reel motor 64b from the second output port 132 to the third driver 153, and the third driver 153 receives the operation data signal and receives the operation data signal of the middle reel motor 64b. A drive signal is generated and output to the middle reel motor 64b.

  The gaming microcomputer 111 outputs the operation data signal of the right reel motor 64c from the third output port 133 to the fourth driver 154, and the fourth driver 154 receives the operation data signal and receives the operation data signal of the right reel motor 64c. A drive signal is generated and output to the right reel motor 64c. Further, the gaming microcomputer 111 outputs the display data of the medal insertion display unit 18d and the regame display unit 18a from the third output port 133 to the fifth driver 155, and the fifth driver 155 receives the display data and inputs the medal. Display signals of the display LED 67b and the replay display LED 67c are generated and output to the medal insertion display LED 67b and the replay display LED 67c.

  Further, the gaming microcomputer 111 outputs the display data of the standby display unit 18b from the fourth output port 134 to the sixth driver 156, and the sixth driver 156 receives the display data and generates a display signal of the standby display LED 67d. To the standby display LED 67d. In addition, the gaming microcomputer 111 outputs external information to be supplied from the fourth output port 134 to an external device (such as an information collection terminal or a game hall internal management device (hall computer)) to the sixth driver 156, and the sixth driver 156. Receives the external information, generates an external information signal, and outputs it to the external signal output terminal 170.

  The control signal output to the external signal output terminal 170 includes, for example, a signal indicating the number of bets output when operating the start lever 21 (game medal insertion signal), and a payout output when a medal is paid out. A signal indicating the number of medals (game medal payout signal), a signal indicating that a super big bonus state is being set (SBB signal), a signal indicating that a big bonus state is being set (BB signal), and being in a regular bonus state Signal (RB signal), a signal indicating that the replay time state is in effect (RT signal), a signal (security signal) output when the front frame 2 is opened, or when the setting is changed.

  Further, the gaming microcomputer 111 outputs an operation data signal of the selector solenoid 68 provided in the medal selector that switches the medal flow path from the fifth output port 135 to the fifth driver 155, and the fifth driver 155 In response to the signal, a drive signal for the selector solenoid 68 is generated and output to the selector solenoid 68. Further, the gaming microcomputer 111 outputs the digit line on / off driving data of the first gaming information display unit 33 and the first gaming medium information display unit 32 from the fifth output port 135 to the seventh driver 157, The driver 157 receives the drive data, generates a digit line on / off drive signal, and outputs it to the first game information display unit 33 and the first game medium information display unit 32.

  Also, the gaming microcomputer 111 outputs the segment line on / off drive data of the first game information display unit 33 and the first game medium information display unit 32 from the sixth output port 136 to the eighth driver 158, and The driver 158 receives the drive data, generates a segment line on / off drive signal, and outputs it to the first game information display unit 33 and the first game medium information display unit 32. Accordingly, the first game information display unit 33 and the first game medium information display unit 32 are controlled by the dynamic drive method. The gaming microcomputer 111 outputs the operation data signal of the medal payout motor 63 of the medal payout device to the ninth driver 159 from the sixth output port 136, and the ninth driver 159 receives the operation data signal and pays out the medal. A drive signal for the motor 63 is generated and output to the medal payout motor 63.

  Further, the gaming microcomputer 111 transmits data from the seventh output port 137 and the eighth output port 138 to the effect control device 300 by parallel communication. The one-way communication is such that no signal can be input to the game control device 100 from the side of the effect control device 300. In addition, data may be transmitted to the production control device 300 by serial communication. In addition, the game control device 100 is configured to be capable of mounting a ninth output port 139 that outputs a signal related to the game to the test firing test device 500 of the authorized organization. The ninth output port 139 is a component that is not mounted on the game control device 100 of the slot machine as an actual machine (mass production and sale product) installed in the game store. Further, the gaming microcomputer 111 can transmit information such as an identification code and a program of each slot machine to the external inspection device 600. The gaming microcomputer 111 and the inspection device 600 are configured to be able to communicate with each other so that data can be transmitted and received by serial communication. Note that such data transmission / reception is performed using a serial communication terminal included in the gaming microcomputer 111 in the same manner as a general-purpose microprocessor, and therefore no port is provided.

  In the game control device 100, for example, the CPU 111a updates a random number (for example, +1) every predetermined cycle time, and performs control to sample the random number at that time by the detection timing by the start lever SW52, and the sampled random number is internally stored. An internal lottery is performed as a random number for lottery. Further, the game control device 100 refers to the corresponding stop control table based on the internal lottery result and the stop operation timing of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c, and operates the reel motors 64a, 64b, 64c. By controlling, the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c are stopped so that a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display window 5. Note that the random number generated by the random number generator may be sampled.

  Furthermore, the game control device 100, when the symbol constituting the symbol combination aspect corresponding to the internal winning winning (combination) is stopped before reaching the valid line, the reels 6a, 6b, 6c. A so-called pull-in stop control is performed to delay the timing to stop the display so that the symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line. In addition, when the stop operation is performed at the timing when the symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning that is not won internally is formed on the active line, the timing to stop the reels 6a, 6b, 6c is delayed to The so-called kicking stop control is performed so that the symbols constituting the symbol combination form that can be formed in the same manner pass the effective line. In the pull-in stop control and kick-off stop control by the game control device 100, the maximum value of the time value at which the stop timing can be changed (delayed) is determined, and 21 frames per reel as in this embodiment. In this case, it is possible to pull in or kick in a change range of 5 frames at the maximum from the position where the stop operation is performed.

  The change range can be set to a different range for each reel 6. For example, the left reel 6a can have 5 frames, the middle reel 6b can have 3 frames, and the right reel can have 1 frame. Furthermore, it is possible to make it a different range according to the game situation. For example, the change range of all reels 6 or a specific reel 6 can be set to a range less than 5 frames depending on whether or not the other reels 6 are changing or stopped. In addition, the change range can be determined according to the winning combination in the internal lottery, and the change range can be determined by a separate lottery for determining the change range.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control device 300 includes a main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 composed of an amusement chip (IC) in the same manner as the game microcomputer 111, and an image display device (liquid crystal display device) 3 according to commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311. A VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor that performs image processing for video display on a sound source, and a sound source LSI 314 that controls sound output for reproducing various melody and sound effects from the speakers 4a and 4b. ing.

  The main control microcomputer 311 stores a program ROM 321 composed of a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing a program executed by the CPU and various data, a RAM 322 providing a work area, and stored contents even when power is not supplied in the event of a power failure. An FeRAM 323 that can be held is connected to an RTC (real-time clock) 338 that serves as a clock means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day of the week, time, etc.). A RAM for providing a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311. A WDT (watchdog timer) circuit 324 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311. The main control microcomputer 311 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 111, decides the contents of the presentation and instructs the contents of the output video to the VDP 312, instructs the sound source LSI 314 to reproduce the sound, lights the decoration lamp, motors And control of solenoid drive control and production time management.

  The VDP 312 is provided with a RAM 312a for providing a work area and a scaler 312b for enlarging and reducing images. The VDP 312 has an image ROM 325 in which character images and video data are stored, and an ultra-high-speed VRAM (video RAM) used to develop and process image data such as characters read from the image ROM 325. ) 326 is connected.

  Although not particularly limited, the main control microcomputer 311 and the VDP 312 are configured to transmit and receive data in a parallel manner. By transmitting and receiving data in parallel, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the case of serial.

  From the VDP 312 to the main control microcomputer 311, a video signal of the image display device 3 and a vertical synchronization signal VSYNC for synchronizing lighting of a decorative lamp provided on the front frame 2 and a synchronization signal STS for giving data transmission timing are input. Is done. The VDP 312 informs the main control microcomputer 311 that it is waiting to receive commands and data from the interrupt control signals INT0 to n and the main control microcomputer 311 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM. A wait signal WAIT and the like are also input.

  The effect control device 300 is provided with a signal conversion circuit 313 that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the image display device 3 by the LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method. Video data, a horizontal synchronization signal HSYNC, and a vertical synchronization signal VSYNC are input from the VDP 312 to the signal conversion circuit 313, and the video generated by the VDP 312 is input to the image display device 3 via the signal conversion circuit 313. Is displayed.

  A sound ROM 327 storing sound data is connected to the sound source LSI 314. The main control microcomputer 311 and the tone generator LSI 314 are connected via an address / data bus 340. An interrupt signal INT is input from the tone generator LSI 314 to the main control microcomputer 311. The effect control device 300 is provided with an amplifier circuit 337 including an audio power amplifier that drives the upper speaker 4a and the lower speaker 4b provided on the front frame 2, and the sound generated by the sound source LSI 314 is an amplifier circuit. The signal is output from the upper speaker 4a and the lower speaker 4b via 337.

  In addition, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 100. Various information such as a command transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via the command I / F 331 is received as an effect control command signal (effect command). Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 331 is provided with a signal level conversion function. Yes.

  Here, the information relating to the game supplied from the game control device 100 is output bet number information (for example, the number of pulses corresponding to the bet number) that is output when the start lever 21 is operated and the game is started. Information indicating the number of bets and the number of games), internal winning information indicating a lottery result by internal lottery, gaming state information indicating the current gaming state (normal state, special gaming state, ART state, etc.), The reel stop information indicating that the reel stop button 24 corresponding to the reel 6 has been operated is included.

  In addition, the production control device 300 includes a spinning LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling a spinning drum decoration device 45 including a backlight that illuminates the reel 6 from the inside, and a decoration device 46 having LEDs provided on the front frame 2. The decoration LED control circuit 333 that controls the drive and the effect movable body device 47 (for example, a movable accessory that enhances the effect in cooperation with the effect display in the image display device 3) provided on the front frame 2 A movable body control circuit 334 and a segment LED control circuit 335 for controlling the display of the second game information display unit 40 and the second game medium information display unit 44 including a 7-segment display are provided. These control circuits 332 to 335 that drive and control lamps, LEDs, motors, solenoids, and the like are connected to the main control microcomputer 311 via an address / data bus 340.

  Further, the effect control device 300 detects the effect button SW10a built in the effect button 10 provided on the front frame 2, the initial position of the motor of the effect movable body device 47 provided on the front frame 2, and the like. The function of inputting the detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 by detecting the on / off state of the movable body SW 47 a and the door sensor 65 that detects the open state of the front frame 2, and the volume control switch 338 provided in the effect control device 300 A switch input circuit 336 is provided for detecting the state and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311.

  The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply apparatus 400 drives a motor or a solenoid to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control apparatus 300 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled thereby. DC24V, image display device 3 composed of a liquid crystal panel, DC12V for driving a motor or LED, and DC5V which is a power supply voltage for the command I / F 331. Further, when an LSI operating at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V is used as the main control microcomputer 311, a DC − for generating DC 3.3 V or DC 1.2 V based on DC 5 V is used. A DC converter is provided in the effect control device 300. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

  The reset signal generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply apparatus 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 to put the device into a reset state. In addition, VDP 312 (VDRESET signal), tone generator LSI 314, amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) for driving speakers, and control circuits 332 to 335 (IORESET) for driving and controlling lamps, motors, and the like in a form output from main control microcomputer 311. Signal) to reset them. The effect control device 300 is connected to a cooling FAN 48 that cools each part of the slot machine 1, and the cooling FAN 48 is driven when the effect control device 300 is powered on.

  Here, the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be briefly described. When playing a game in the slot machine 1, the player first inputs a medal from the medal insertion slot 15 or operates the 1 bet button 31 or the max bet button 17 to input a bet number (betting input). When the betting input is performed, the active line is set, and the operation of the start lever 21 is enabled, that is, the game can be started. Then, when the start lever 21 is operated, an internal lottery process is performed in the game control device 100, and winning / non-winning of the winning (role) is determined, and the reels 6a, 6b, 6c start to change. In other words, the game control device 100 serves as a game control means capable of executing an internal lottery for each execution of a game with a variable display of a plurality of reels 6.

  After a predetermined time has elapsed, the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c are stopped from rotating based on the operation of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c for which the stop operation is enabled, and a predetermined symbol is displayed in the symbol display window 5. When the symbol combination mode corresponding to the internal winning winning is formed on the active line, the winning is established, and the medal corresponding to the winning is paid out. The game of one segment is completed as described above, and thereafter, the game is advanced by repeating this operation. Further, the effect control device 300 is based on the information from the game control device 100, and the image display device 3 displays a small role winning notice display, a special winning notice display, and an effect display (one game complete or one that covers multiple games). ) Is displayed. That is, the production control device 300 serves as production control means for controlling production based on information from the game control means (game control device 100).

  FIG. 5A shows an example of an arrangement of symbols on the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c included in the slot machine 1. FIG. As shown in FIG. 5A, each reel 6 has “black 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “bell”, “watermelon A”, “watermelon B”, “cherry” “replay”, Eight types of “blank” identifiable symbols are arranged in a predetermined order. In addition, although symbols other than “black 7”, “white 7”, and “BAR” are shown as characters, they are actually displayed as corresponding symbols. Further, watermelon A and watermelon B have different watermelon symbols, and can be identified.

  FIG. 5B shows the types of winning (role) in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the symbol combination mode corresponding to each winning, and the contents of winning. In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, a super big bonus prize (SBB prize), a big bonus prize (BB prize), and a regular bonus prize (RB prize) are defined as special prizes. Each special prize winning flag (a flag set when winning an internal lottery) is treated separately. Note that if the special winning is won internally, the winning flag is carried over to the next game and the special winning can be established in subsequent games even if the special winning can not be established in the internally won game.

  The medal payout associated with the establishment of the special prize is 0. However, when the SBB prize, the BB prize or the RB prize is established, the SBB state, the BB state or the RB state corresponding to the special game state is generated. . In this special gaming state, a game is executed using a judgment table in which the internal winning probability of a small role winning is higher than in the normal gaming state, and the player uses the number of medals earned by the player in the special gaming state. The special gaming state is terminated when the difference number obtained by subtracting the number of medals exceeds a specified number. In the special gaming state, a JAC game (a game in which the internal winning probability of a predetermined winning combination becomes high probability when a JAC in winning is established) may be repeatedly executed until the difference number reaches a specified number. Further, a JAC game and a game having a high internal winning probability of small role winning may be executed in combination.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, watermelon prize, bell 1 prize, bell 2 prize, cherry prize, replay prize, special replay 1 prize, and special replay 2 prize are defined as small part prizes. The watermelon winning is established even when only one of the watermelon A and the watermelon B is formed, and even when the watermelon is mixed. In addition, the replay winnings composed of two cherry symbols and one replay symbol may be arranged in any order. That is, it holds true for cherry, cherry, and replay, holds true for cherry, replay, and cherry, and holds true for replay, cherry, and cherry.

  Of these small role winnings, winnings other than the replay winning, special replay 1 winning, and special replay 2 winning are paid out in accordance with the number of medals. When a replay prize, a special replay 1 prize, and a special replay 2 prize are established, the medal is paid out to 0, but a replay (replay game) that allows the game to be executed without any betting operation is given. There are two types of watermelon and cherry prizes, each with different strengths.

  The above winning is established when the symbol stops on the active line (middle line) shown in FIG. Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, the appearance is established even when the symbol combination of FIG. 5B is stopped on the symbol stop lines of the upper, lower, right-up and right-down lines. In this case, a symbol combination different from the symbol combination shown in FIG. 5B is arranged on the middle line which is an active line, but the symbol combination stopped on this middle line is a winning symbol combination. Since it is set in advance, it is determined that a winning has been established.

  In addition, in a watermelon prize, a cherry prize, a bell 1 prize, a bell 2 prize, a replay prize, a special replay 1 prize, and a special replay 2 prize, the reels 6 are placed in a predetermined stop order (operation order (push order) of the reel stop button 24). ), There are specific roles that cannot be established without stopping. In the normal gaming state, the game is progressed in the stop order of left, middle and right (forward press), and the stop order is not notified when a specific role other than the forward press is won. It is difficult to establish this when the result is a winning combination with no specific push. Since the stop order is notified in the specific game state, it is easy to establish a specific combination other than the forward push.

  When a small winning combination is won internally, the small winning combination can be established only in the internally winning game. In other words, depending on the timing of the stop operation, depending on the type of small part winning, even if the pulling stop control is performed within the change range set according to the relationship of the symbol arrangement, the small part winning cannot be established, There is a case where there is a small part prize that may not be established due to the absence of such a small part prize, and when such a small part prize is internally won and the small part prize cannot be established ( In other words, the winning flag for this small part winning is cleared and is not carried over to the next game. In this case, even if the watermelon winning and the cherry winning are controlled by the drawing stop in the range of change set based on the relationship of the symbol arrangement, the small winning combination may not be established. Further, these winnings may not be established unless a predetermined stopping order. In addition, although a combination of small role winnings may be established, the maximum payout number in one game is set to 15.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the same game, a special prize and a predetermined small bonus prize can be internally won by overlapping. In addition, when winning a small role in a game after a game that has been internally won for a special win and the winning flag has been carried over, the priority order of the winnings derived on the active line is as follows: It is considered a special prize. In other words, even if the special winning flag is carried over, if the small winnings are won internally, the establishment of the small winnings is given priority, and the drawing stop control is performed so that the small winnings are achieved. .

  In addition, internal winnings can be made by overlapping small winnings in the same game. Here, the Cherry winning and the Replay winning can be won in duplicate. Which winning is determined depends on the timing of the stop operation, but when the cherry winning and the replay winning are both won, either winning is always established. The cherry winning is a combination of three cards, and the replay winning is that the next game can be executed without inserting three medals, and these give the player an equivalent prize value. This reduces the disadvantages experienced by players unfamiliar with the crowd.

  When any of the above winnings is won internally by an internal lottery in the game control device 100, a symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning of the internal winning can be derived on a predetermined active line. On the other hand, when no internal winning is made for any winning, it becomes a loss (pure loss), and the symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning is not formed on the effective line.

  Note that the only lines that can be activated are the middle lines as shown in FIG. 6A, but the upper, middle, lower, right-up, and right-down lines as the lines that can be activated as shown in FIG. 6B. Also good. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 6C and 6D, a line that is not a straight line may be used as an enabling line. It is also possible to activate all lines regardless of the number of bets (even if the number of bets is 1 or 2), or activate a predetermined enabling line according to the number of bets, Whether or not a winning combination (combination) is established may be determined based on the formed symbol combination mode. For example, in the example of FIGS. 6C and 6D, when the betting number is 1 or 2, only the dotted line may be an effective line, and when the betting number is 3, the solid line may be an effective line in addition to the dotted line.

  In FIG. 7, the state transition diagram for demonstrating the gaming state in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment was shown. The gaming state in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is roughly divided into a normal gaming state ST10, a special gaming state ST20 that shifts when a special winning is established, and a specific game that transitions when a specific transition condition is established. There is a state ST30. The specific game state ST30 is a more advantageous state for the player than the normal game state ST10. For example, the number of game media to be acquired is larger than that in the normal game state ST10 by executing a certain number of games, which is more advantageous to the player than in the normal game state ST10.

  The normal gaming state ST10 includes a low probability state ST11 with a low probability of winning in the ART right acquisition lottery (probability of ART right acquisition) and a high probability state ST12 with a higher probability than the low probability state ST11. When the special replay winning 1 is established in the low probability state ST11, the state shifts to the high probability state ST12. Further, when the predetermined number of games is digested in the high probability state ST12, the state moves to the low probability state ST11. Further, when the special replay 2 winning is established in the normal game state ST10, the process proceeds to the specific game state (ART state) ST30.

  In the normal gaming state ST10, when the SBB winning, the BB winning or the RB winning which is a special winning is won internally, and the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived and the winning is established, the state shifts to the special gaming state ST20. The special game state ST20 is a more advantageous state for the player than the normal game state ST10. For example, the number of game media to be acquired is larger than that in the normal game state ST10 by executing a certain number of games, which is more advantageous to the player than in the normal game state ST10. Specifically, when the symbol combination aspect corresponding to the internal winning for the SBB winning is derived and winning is established, the process proceeds to the SBB state ST21. The SBB state ST21 ends when the difference number exceeds 200 sheets. When the symbol combination aspect corresponding to the internal winning of the BB winning is derived and winning is established, the process proceeds to the BB state ST22. The BB state ST22 ends when the difference number exceeds 100 sheets. When a symbol combination mode corresponding to the internal winning of the RB winning is derived and winning is established, the process proceeds to the RB state ST23. The RB state ST23 ends when the difference number exceeds 50 sheets.

  When the end conditions are satisfied in the special gaming state ST20, the transition is made to the specific gaming state ST30 if the transition condition is satisfied in the special gaming state ST20, and the transition is made to the normal gaming state ST10 if the transition condition is not satisfied. To do. The establishment of the transition condition is a case where the special replay 2 winning is established during the special game state, or a case where there is a grace in the difference number of the specific game state ST30.

  In the specific gaming state (ART state) ST30, the internal winning probability of the replay winning (normal replay winning) is higher than that in the normal gaming state ST10 (RT state), and derivation of the established small role by notifying the stop order Is assisted (AT state). In the specific game state ST30, one set of specific game state ST30 can be executed for one ART right. This one set ends when the difference number obtained by subtracting the number of medals used by the player from the number of medals acquired by the player in the specific gaming state exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 200). In addition, a difference number of sheets at which the specific gaming state ST30 ends when a predetermined additional condition is satisfied is added. When the SBB winning, BB winning, or RB winning that is a special winning is internally won in the specific gaming state ST30, and the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived and winning is established, the state shifts to the special gaming state ST20. Further, when the difference number reaches a predetermined number in the specific game state ST30, the game state shifts to the normal game state ST10.

  The RT state and the AT state are both controlled by the game control device 100, but the RT state may be controlled by the game control device 100 and the AT state may be controlled by the effect control device 300. good. Further, in the specific gaming state ST30, there may be a state in which only one of the RT state and the AT state is set, but this state is also more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state ST10. That is, the game control device 100 and the effect control device 300 change the game state into a normal game state and a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state based on the establishment of a predetermined winning combination of the transitional role. It is a game state switching means that can be switched.

  Next, the first game information display unit 33 will be described. As shown in FIG. 8 (a), the first game information display unit 33 is composed of three seven-segment displays, a first left display unit 33a, a first middle display unit 33b, and a first right display unit 33c. It is possible to notify the type of the winning combination and the stop order of the reels 6 for establishing the winning combination. In the following description, it is assumed that the light emitting portions indicated by shading in the drawing are turned on and the light emitting portions indicated by white are turned off. The second game information display unit 40 is configured to display the same, and the second left display unit 40a can execute display corresponding to the first left display unit 33a, and the second middle display unit In 40b, display corresponding to the first middle display portion 33b can be executed, and in the second right display portion 40c, display corresponding to the first right display portion 33c can be executed.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, each display unit has two light emitting units e, f, b, and c arranged so as to extend in the vertical direction on the left and right sides, and left and right in the center. Three light emitting portions a, g, and d arranged to extend in the lateral direction so as to connect the end portions of the light emitting portions are arranged in the upper, middle, and lower sides, so that seven light emitting portions have an 8-shaped shape. It is arranged in. The light emitting part h may or may not be present. In addition, here, a 7-segment display in which 7 light emitters are arranged in an 8-shaped form is used. However, in a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, 7 light-emitting portions are arranged in an 8-shaped form to simulate a 7-segment display. Display may be performed.

  The first left display section 33a notifies the stop order necessary for establishing the winning combination in the interior. As shown in FIG. 8C, in the display on the first left display portion 33a, the left light emitting portions e, f are associated with the left reel 6a, and the central light emitting portions a, g, d are placed on the middle reel 6b. Corresponding, the right light emitting parts b and c are associated with the right reel 6c, and the stop order is notified by emitting light so that the light emitting parts that are lit in the order of the stop order are arranged in one display part from above. . For example, when the stop order is the order of left, middle, and right, by turning on the light emitting units f, g, and c, the stop order can be grasped by following the light emitting units that are lit in order from the top. I have to. In the case of non-notification in which the stop order is not notified or in the case where there is no stop order in which a combination is established regardless of the stop order, the light emitting units a to f are turned on to display “0”. Further, when any abnormality occurs, the light emitting units a and d to f are turned on to display “E”.

  The first middle display part 33b and the first right display part 33c notify the type of the combination. In the first middle display section 33b, the light emitting section is turned on according to the type of the winning combination as shown in FIG. 8D, and in the first right display section 33c, the internal winning is performed as shown in FIG. 8E. The light emitting unit is turned on according to the strength of the combination or the distinction between the Bell 1 winning and the Bell 2 winning. For example, in the display mode of FIG. 8A, the first left display unit 33a informs that the stop order is the left middle right order, and the first middle display unit 33b indicates that the type of the combination is a cherry prize. Is notified, and the first right display portion 33c notifies that the type of the combination is a strong cherry prize. In addition, in the display of the first middle display portion 33b and the first right display portion 33c, the display of “7” used as a symbol on the reel 6 is not used, and the player grasps the type of the role by mistake. To prevent it. However, the display of “7” may be used to notify that any of the special prizes has been won internally. As described above, in the first game information display unit 33, the type of the winning combination in the internal lottery and the predetermined stop order for establishing the winning combination are notified by the lighting mode of the seven light emitting units arranged in the figure 8 shape. Is possible. Further, the same notification can be made on the second game information display unit 40.

  In addition, when notifying only the 1st stop order stopped first as a stop order alerting | reporting in the 1st left display part 33a, as shown to Fig.9 (a), the light emission part corresponding to a 1st stop order is light-emitted. You may make it alert | report by this. For example, when the first stop order is the left reel 6a, the light emitting units e and f are turned on. In addition, since the replay winning and the bell winning frequently occur during the specific gaming state, the replay is performed depending on whether or not the light emitting unit h is lit in addition to the stop order notification in the first left display unit 33a as shown in FIG. 9B. You may make it alert | report a winning and a bell winning. For example, when the stop order is left, middle, and right and the replay prize is won internally, the light emitting units c, f, g, and h are turned on. When the stop order is left, middle, and right and the bell winning is internally won, the light emitting units c, f, and g are turned on.

  Thus, when notifying the combination using the light emitting unit h, the display on the first middle display unit 33b and the first right display unit 33c may not be performed. In addition, in the case where an internal winning combination other than the replay winning and the bell winning is made, the light emitting unit h may be blinked. In addition, when the light emitting unit can emit light in full color, the role may be notified by the light emission color. In addition, the display on the first middle display unit 33b and the first right display unit 33c may be performed only when an internal winning combination other than the replay winning and the bell winning is made.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9C, the first left display portion 33a may be configured by a display device in which a plurality of LEDs are arranged in a matrix. The same applies to display units using other 7-segment displays. Further, as shown in FIG. 9D, the first right display portion 33c is not provided, and the role may be notified only by the first left display portion 33a and the first middle display portion 33b. In this case, the strength of the combination is not notified, but may be notified by whether or not the light emitting unit h is turned on.

  Further, in a display device in which a plurality of LEDs are arranged in an arbitrary shape (circular, linear, or other shape) or a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, a plurality of LEDs in an arbitrary shape (circular, linear, or other shape) are provided. You may make it alert | report a stop order and a winning combination by the display which has arranged the light emission part. In this case, it may be displayed so that the player can grasp the stop order and winning combination at a glance, or the player may display the stop order and winning combination so that it is difficult to grasp. To display the stop order and the winning combination so that the player cannot grasp the stop order or winning combination at a glance, for example, assign a plurality of light emission modes to one stopping order or winning combination, and select any one of them. Display. Furthermore, it becomes more difficult to identify by using a light emitting mode that is not in the form of numbers or alphabets. Further, a light emission mode may be assigned to the combination of the stop order and the winning combination, and a plurality of light emission modes are assigned to one combination, and one of them is arbitrarily selected and displayed. You may do it.

  In addition, when the player displays the stop order and the winning combination so that it is difficult to grasp at first glance, the image is displayed when the player wants the player to recognize the stop order and the winning combination as in a specific gaming state. This can be realized by notifying the stop order and winning combination in the device 3. If the player wants the player to recognize the stop order or winning combination as in a specific gaming state, it is displayed so that the player can grasp the stopping order and winning combination at first glance. It may be displayed so that it is difficult for the player to grasp the stop order and winning combination at first glance.

  From the above, a plurality of reels 6 capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, and a game control means (game control device 100) capable of executing an internal lottery for each execution of a game accompanied by a variable display of the plurality of reels 6. And a plurality of stop operation sections (reel stop buttons 24) for individually displaying and stopping the plurality of reels 6, and the result of the game that is stopped and displayed by the operation of the plurality of stop operation sections is won by internal lottery. In the slot pattern 1 corresponding to the winning combination, in the slot machine 1 where the winning of the winning combination is established, display means (first game information display section 33) that is controlled by the game control means and can display information on the result of the internal lottery. ), And the winning combination in the internal lottery includes a specific combination in which winning is achieved by stopping a plurality of reels 6 in a predetermined stopping order. The lightening mode parts and thus is capable notifying a predetermined stop sequence. Therefore, since the stop order can be notified by the game control means, a normal game can be executed. In addition, since the stop order can be notified by the lighting modes of the plurality of light emitting units, notification can be performed by simple display, the configuration of the display means can be simplified, and an increase in control burden can be prevented. Here, in addition to a 7-segment display in which 7 light emitters are arranged in an 8-character shape, the display means includes a 7-segment display in a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, and 7 light-emitting portions are formed in an 8-character shape. In addition, a display in which a plurality of light emitting units are arranged in other arrangements, a display in which a plurality of LEDs are arranged in a matrix, a display in which a plurality of LEDs are arranged in an arbitrary shape, and the like are also included.

  Further, the number of the plurality of reels 6 is 3, which are arranged so as to be lined up in the left-right direction, and in the display means, two light emitting portions arranged so as to extend in the vertical direction on each of the left and right sides. In the center, three light emitting parts arranged in the horizontal direction so as to connect the ends of the left and right light emitting parts are arranged in the upper, middle, and lower, so that seven light emitting parts are 8 characters. The game control means associates the left light emitting part in the display means with the left reel 6a, associates the central light emitting part with the middle reel 6b, associates the right light emitting part with the right reel 6c, In this display means, the predetermined stop order is notified by emitting light so that the light emitting sections that are lit in the order of the predetermined stop order are arranged from above. Therefore, the stop order can be notified only by the lighting mode of the seven light emitting units arranged in one 8-shaped shape, and the configuration of the display means can be simplified and the burden of control can be prevented from increasing.

  Also, a plurality of reels 6 capable of displaying a plurality of symbols in a variable manner, a game control means (game control device 100) capable of executing an internal lottery for each execution of a game accompanied by a variable display of the plurality of reels 6, and a plurality of A plurality of stop operation parts (reel stop buttons 24) for individually stopping and displaying the reels 6, and the result of the game stopped and displayed by the operation of the plurality of stop operation parts is a winning combination in the internal lottery In the corresponding stop symbol form, in the slot machine 1 in which the winning combination is established, a game composition unit 30 provided with game operation means for a player including the stop operation unit to perform operations related to the game, and game control Display means (first game information display unit 33) that is controlled by the means and can display the result of the internal lottery and is provided in the game composition unit 30, and has a plurality of Lees for winning in the internal lottery. 6 includes a specific combination of winning is established by stopping at a predetermined stop sequence, the game control means, and thus is capable notifying the display means a predetermined stop sequence. Therefore, since the stop order can be notified by the game control means, a normal game can be executed. Further, since the display means is provided in the game composition unit 30 provided with the game operation means for the player including the stop operation unit to perform the operation related to the game, it is easy for the player to confirm the display during the game. Become.

  Further, the display means is provided on the upper surface of the game composition unit 30 facing upward, and on the upper surface of the game composition unit 30, a game state display unit 18 for displaying a game state and a payout for displaying the number of game media paid out. The number display section 32b is provided. Therefore, it becomes easier for the player to confirm the stop order together with information necessary for the game during the game.

  10 and 11 show an example of the progress of the game. FIG. 10A shows a state before the previous game is started and the current game is started. In this example, the game state is the specific game state (ART state) ST30, and the image display device 3 produces an effect during the specific game state. Further, the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 are in a state in which all the light emitting units are turned off and display is not performed, and the reel stop button LED 66a of each reel stop button 24a, 24b, 24c. , 66b, 66c are all turned off, indicating that the stop operation cannot be performed.

  Further, in this state, the number of credits is 3 or more, and the upper limit number of bets (here, 3) is input from the credits by pressing the max bet button 17 as shown in FIG. 10B. . Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 10C, when the start lever 21 is pressed, the game is started. As the game starts, the game control device 100 performs an internal lottery and transmits the result to the effect control device 300. In addition, the game control device 100 starts the rotation of the reel 6 and displays information related to the internal lottery on the first game information display unit 33. Here, as a result of the internal lottery, the first left display unit 33a informs that the stop order is middle, left, and right, and the first middle display unit 33b and the first right display unit 33c have a bell type of bell. It is informed that it is 1 prize.

  The effect control device 300 displays information related to the internal lottery on the second game information display unit 40 based on the information from the game control device 100. Here, as a result of the internal lottery, the second left display unit 40a informs that the stop order is middle, left, and right, and the second middle display unit 40b and the second right display unit 40c have a bell type of bell. It is informed that it is 1 prize. In other words, the display of the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 is in a synchronized state. In addition, the effect control device 300 notifies the stop order in the image display device 3. In addition, you may make it perform the alert | report of the kind of combination.

  When the reel 6 rotates at a constant speed and can be stopped as shown in FIG. 10D, the reel stop buttons LED 66a, 66b, and 66c of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c are lit and the stop operation is performed. It is shown to be possible. When the player operates the middle reel stop button 24b as the first stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order, the middle reel 6b is stopped as shown in FIG. At this time, the game control device 100 controls the bell symbol to stop on the active line so that the internally winning Bell 1 winning is established. Further, the middle reel stop button LED 66b is turned off with the operation of the middle reel stop button 24b, and the notification of the first stop order is ended in the image display device 3.

  Further, when the player operates the left reel stop button 24a as the second stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order, the left reel 6a stops as shown in FIG. At this time, the game control device 100 controls the bell symbol to stop on the active line so that the internally winning Bell 1 winning is established. Accordingly, the left reel stop button LED 66a is turned off, and the notification of the second stop order ends in the image display device 3.

  Then, when the player operates the right reel stop button 24c as the third stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order, the right reel 6c stops as shown in FIG. 11C. At this time, the game control device 100 controls the bell symbol to stop on the active line so that the internally winning Bell 1 winning is established. As a result, a Bell 1 winning is established, and medals are paid out or added to the number of credits when the winning is established. Further, the right reel stop button LED 66c of the right reel stop button 24c is turned off with the operation of the right reel stop button 24c. Further, the image display device 3 terminates the notification of the stop order, and with the establishment of the Bell 1 winning, the payout number accompanying the establishment of the winning is notified.

  When the payout associated with the winning is completed, the game is terminated, and the display on the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 is terminated as shown in FIG. Further, in the image display device 3, the notification of the number of payouts is completed, and an effect during the specific gaming state is performed. If no winning is achieved, the game ends when all the reels 6 are stopped, and the state shown in FIG.

Next, processing by the game control device 100 will be described.
[Main processing]
FIG. 12 shows the main process. This main process is started when the slot machine 1 is turned on and the game control device 100 is turned on, so that the CPU 111a reads and executes the control program stored in the ROM 111b.

  In the main process, first, a temporary stack pointer for designating the address of the temporary stack area (the start address in this case) for performing the process at power-on is set (step S1), and an interrupt vector is set. (Step S2). Since the interrupt mode is fixed at 2 in the CPU 111a of this embodiment, the interrupt mode is not set here, but depending on the CPU, the interrupt mode is set.

  Next, a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is activated (step S3), and RAM access is permitted ( Step S4), the CPU is initialized (Step S5). The initial setting of the CPU includes a setting that does not use WDT, an attribute setting of CS (chip select) (control is performed by memory mapped I / O), and the like. Note that the setting items change as necessary.

  Subsequently, a checksum of the entire RAM area is calculated (step S6). The RAM 111c of this embodiment has 512 bytes, and XOR (exclusive OR) is taken byte by byte from the beginning. At this point, the value of the temporary stack area is 0 and can be ignored. Then, it is determined whether the calculated result matches the sum check constant (step S7). If the information stored in the RAM 111c at the time of power-off is maintained, the calculation result and the sum check constant are matched.

  If the calculated result and the sum check constant do not match (step S7; N), the initial address 1 for RAM initialization is set (step S8). The start address 1 is the start address of the RAM 111c. In this case, since the information stored in the RAM 111c does not match the current information when the power is turned off, the start address of the RAM 111c is designated as the start address of the RAM initialization, and the entire area of the RAM 111c is initialized. Like that.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the stage setting key SW is on (step S9). The case where the stage setting key SW is ON is a state in which the stage setting key is inserted and turned in the keyhole, and the stage setting value can be changed or confirmed. If the stage setting key SW is ON (step S9; Y), the process proceeds to step S14. If it is not on (step S9; N), checksum error display segment output data is prepared (step S10), and the process proceeds to an unrecoverable error process (step S30).

  In step S10, data for displaying “1” indicating that a checksum error has occurred is set as the lower digit segment output data of the payout amount display section 32b. In the non-recoverable error process (step S30), data for displaying “E” indicating the occurrence of an error is set as the upper digit segment output data of the payout amount display section 32b. The error display may be displayed on the first game information display unit 33.

  On the other hand, if the calculated result and the sum check constant match (step S7; Y), that is, if the information stored in the RAM 111c matches the current information when the power is turned off, the step set value is being changed. Is determined (step S11), and if it is being changed (step S11; Y), the process proceeds to the power supply restoration process. If the step set value is not being changed (step S11; N), it is determined whether the step set key SW is on (step S12). If it is not on (step S12; N), the power recovery processing is performed. Transition. If the step setting key SW is on (step S12; Y), the RAM initialization head address 2 is set (step S13). The start address 2 is the earliest address excluding the area in which the step set value and the design lottery random number are stored, and areas other than these areas are initialized.

  Thereafter, a stack pointer is set (step S14), and a RAM check initialization process is performed (step S15). In the RAM check initialization process (step S15), data is written and read one byte at a time for the area after the address set in step S8 or S13. Perform the process. If there is an area where reading and writing cannot be performed normally, the process proceeds to an unrecoverable error process (step S30).

  Next, a step set value changing process for changing the step set value is performed (step S16), a start address 2 of RAM initialization is set (step S17), and a RAM check initialization process is performed (step S18). The processes in steps S17 and S18 are the same as the processes in steps S13 and S15.

  Subsequently, automatic settlement / stopping mode setting processing for setting automatic settlement / stopping mode is performed (step S19). In this process, based on the selection by the operation of the stop switch SW35, based on the process for setting whether or not to enter the stop mode for stopping the game after the special game state is ended, and the selection by the operation of the automatic settlement switch SW36, A process for setting whether or not to enable automatic settlement for credit settlement after completion of the special gaming state is performed. Then, a command number (step set value) corresponding to the set step set value is prepared (step S20), command setting processing is performed (step S21), and the process proceeds to main loop processing. Information on the stage setting value thus set is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

[Unrecoverable error handling]
FIG. 13 shows a non-recoverable error process (step S30) shown in the above-described main process and each process described later. In this non-recoverable error process, first, interrupts are prohibited (step S31), and all ports except the command port (seventh output port 137, eighth output port 138) and test signal port (ninth output port 139) are excluded. Clear (step S32) and prohibit RAM access (step S33).

  Next, the lower digit digit output data of the payout number display part 32b is set (step S34), the upper digit digit output data of the payout number display part 32b is set (step S35), and the payout number display part 32b Upper digit segment output data (data to be displayed as “E”) is set (step S36). It should be noted that the lower digit segment output data of the payout number display unit 32b is set to data corresponding to an error that has occurred at the caller of the unrecoverable error processing.

  The digit-off data is output to the digit output port (fifth output port 135) (step S37), and the higher-order segment output data is output to the segment output port (sixth output port 136) (step S38). Further, the upper digit digit output data is output to the digit output port (step S39), and a wait process for waiting for a predetermined time is performed (step S40).

  Subsequently, the digit off data is output to the digit output port (step S41), and the lower digit segment output data is output to the segment output port (step S42). Further, the lower digit digit output data is output to the digit output port (step S43), wait processing for waiting for a predetermined time is performed (step S44), and the process returns to step S37. The processes in steps S37 to S44 are continued until the power is turned off. That is, only error display is performed, and it is not possible to return to game control.

[Power recovery processing]
FIG. 14 shows the power recovery process (step S50) shown in the main process. In this power recovery process, first, a power recovery process in progress flag is set (step S51), and it is determined whether the step set value is equal to or less than the maximum set value (6 in this case) (step S52). If the step set value is not less than or equal to the maximum set value (step S52; N), prepare segment output data (segment output data for the lower digits of the payout number display section 32b) of the step set value out of range error (step S66), The process proceeds to the unrecoverable error process (step S30). If the step set value is equal to or less than the maximum set value (step S52; Y), the automatic settlement stop mode setting process (step S53) is performed. This process is the same as the process of step S19.

  Thereafter, a command number (game state) corresponding to the current game state is prepared (step S54), and a command setting process (step S55) is performed. Thereby, information on the current gaming state is transmitted to the effect control device 300. Then, a command number (step set value) corresponding to the set step set value is prepared (step S56), and command setting processing is performed (step S57). Information on the stage setting value thus set is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

  Next, it is determined whether an error is occurring before the power is turned off (step S58). The error referred to here is not an error that shifts to non-recoverable error processing, but a recoverable error such as a medal payout error due to a lack of medals. If an error is occurring before the power is shut off (step S58; Y), a command number (error occurrence) corresponding to the error is prepared (step S59), command setting processing is performed (step S60), and the process proceeds to step S62. To do. As a result, error information is transmitted to the effect control device 300. If no error is occurring before the power is shut off (step S58; N), a return process is performed to return to the state before the power is shut off (step S61), and the process proceeds to step S62.

  Thereafter, the unused area of the RAM 111c and the temporary stack area when the power is turned on are cleared (step S62), the reel position detected flag is cleared (step S63), and the power recovery process in progress flag is cleared (step S64). Then, the value of the stack pointer save area is loaded into the stack pointer (step S65), and the process returns to the process before power-off in the main loop process described later.

[Main loop processing]
FIG. 15 shows the main loop process (step S80) shown in the main process. In this main loop process, first, the BB end flag set at the end of the SBB state ST21 or the SBB state ST22 is cleared (step S81), and the RB end flag set at the end of the RB state ST23 is cleared (step S82). ). Next, off data of the bet line number display LED is set (step S83).

  Then, an ART set process for setting the start of the specific game state ST30 (ART state) is performed (step S84), an interrupt is permitted (step S85), and a game initial process is performed (step S86). In the game initial process (step S86), for example, an operation start flag for re-game based on the establishment of a replay prize or an operation start flag for a special game state associated with establishment of a special prize is cleared, and the game state is transmitted to the effect control device 300. Process. In addition, an initial value (for example, 30 seconds) is set in an automatic turn-off timer that measures the predetermined time in order to turn off the predetermined LED as a predetermined time elapses when no game is being performed.

  Next, a medal insertion initial process for performing a process relating to whether or not a medal can be inserted is performed (step S87). In the medal insertion initial process (step S87), if the current game is a replay performed based on the establishment of a replay win in the previous game, the same bet number as the previous bet number is automatically set. The state of the selector solenoid 68 is set so that the medal inserted from the medal slot 15 is returned to the lower plate 27. If the current game is other than replay, the state of the selector solenoid 68 is set so as to accept a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 15.

  Thereafter, display setting processing (step S88) for setting display on the acquired number display portion 32c is performed, and the medal inserted flag is cleared (step S89). Then, when the step set value is changed, a step set value display process (step S90) for displaying the step set value on the display unit of the setting device is performed. If the automatic turn-off time timer is 0 (time up), Off data of the bet line number display LED is set (step S91).

  Next, medal insertion management processing is performed (step S92). In this process, the bet number is set by adding a medal from the medal slot 15 and added to the credit, the bet number is set by credit by operating the 1 bet button 31 and the max bet button 17, and the credit by operating the checkout button 20. The medal payout device full error based on the signal from the full detection sensor 82, and transmission of these information to the effect control device 300. Thereafter, the medal payout abnormality is monitored based on a signal from the medal payout sensor 59, and medal payout sensor error processing for transmitting the occurrence or end of the abnormality to the effect control device 300 is performed (step S93), and the maximum according to the gaming state is performed. A medal insertion number check process is performed to compare the bet number (3 in the case of other than the special gaming state) with the current bet number (step S94), and it is determined whether the medal insertion number (number of bets) is 0 (step S95). .

  When the number of inserted medals (number of bets) is 0 (step S95; Y), the process returns to step S89. If the number of inserted medals (the number of bets) is not 0 (step S95; N), a medal inserted flag is set (step S96), and it is determined whether the number of inserted medals is the maximum value according to the gaming state. (Step S97). When the number of inserted medals is not the maximum value according to the gaming state (step S97; N), the process returns to step S92. On the other hand, when the number of inserted medals is the maximum value according to the gaming state (step S97; Y), the on data of the game start display LED is set (step S98), and it is determined whether the start lever SW is turned on. (Step S99).

  If the start lever SW is not turned on (step S99; N), the process returns to step S92. When the start lever SW is turned on (step S99; Y), a medal insertion end process is performed (step S100). In the medal insertion end process, the medal insertion display LED 67b is turned off, the medal insertion signal output data is set, and the state of the selector solenoid 68 is set so that the medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 15 is returned to the lower plate 27. . In addition, information indicating that the start lever SW is turned on is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

  Next, a role lottery process for performing internal lottery is performed (step S101), and a bonus winning process is performed (step S102). In the bonus winning process, when the result of the internal lottery is a special winning prize, a process for terminating RT by backing up an RT determination flag indicating whether or not the RT state is being executed is performed. This facilitates the establishment of a bonus winning, and allows the ART state to be resumed after the special gaming state ends. It should be noted that the RT state may be continued even in the state where the bonus winning is won internally. In this case, in order to provide an opportunity to make it possible to establish a bonus prize, a predetermined percentage of cases in which a winning result is not won in the small role winning even in the ART state is provided.

  Then, an effect corresponding to the result of the internal lottery is selected and an effect selection process is performed to transmit the expected effect information to the effect control device 300 (step S103), and a reel rotation start process is performed to perform a process related to the start of rotation of the reel 6. Is performed (step S104). Thereafter, off data of the reel stop buttons LED1 to LED3 are set (step S105), and an interrupt waiting process is performed to wait for execution of the timer interrupt process while updating the random numbers for the role lottery used for the internal lottery (step S106).

  Next, an abnormal operation of the reel motor is monitored, and if it is abnormal, a reel motor error detection process for restarting the motor is performed (step S107), and the reel sensor 54 checks whether there is a spinning reel 6 or not. At the same time, a reel constant speed check process is performed to check whether the reel 6 has rotated at a constant speed (step S108). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the reception of the reel stop button is OK (step S109). The state in which the reception of the reel stop button is OK is a case where there is no abnormality in the operation of the reel motor and the reel 6 has reached constant speed rotation. If the reel stop button is not accepted (step S109; N), the process returns to step S105. If the reception of the reel stop button is OK (step S109; Y), stop button check processing is performed (step S110).

  In the stop button check process (step S110), the operation of the reel stop button 24 is detected, and automatic stop is set to automatically stop the rotation of the reel 6 when there is no stop operation for a certain time. Note that the automatic stop setting may not be performed in the AT state, or the reels 6 may be stopped in the stop order necessary to establish the winning combination. Then, it is determined again whether the reception of the reel stop button is OK (step S111). If the reception of the reel stop button is not OK (step S111; N), the process returns to step S105. If the reception of the reel stop button is OK (step S111; Y), it is determined whether there is a reel stop request (step S112).

  The reel stop request is an operation of the reel stop button 24 corresponding to the rotating reel 6 or an automatic stop setting. If there is no reel stop request (step S112; N), the process proceeds to step S114. If there is a reel stop request (step S112; Y), a symbol control process for stopping the reel 6 is performed (step S113), and an all reel stop process for checking whether all reels are stopped is performed (step S114). .

  When all the reels are not stopped (step S115; N), the process proceeds to step S106. If all reels are stopped (step S115; Y), medal payout sensor error processing for monitoring the medal payout abnormality and transmitting the occurrence or end of the abnormality to the effect control device 300 based on the signal from the medal payout sensor 59. Is performed (step S116).

  Next, the combination of symbols stopped on the active line is the same as the expected winning symbol, which is the combination of symbols necessary for establishing the winning combination in the internal lottery, that is, winning combination A winning determination process is performed to determine whether or not (step S117). In this process, when a winning combination of a winning combination is established, a payout setting corresponding to the winning combination of the winning combination, a re-game setting associated with the establishment of a replay winning combination, and a gaming state corresponding to the winning of the winning combination (normal gaming state) , A special gaming state, a specific gaming state), a process of transmitting information determined and set in this process to the effect control device 300, and the like.

  Then, a medal payout process for performing a process of paying out a medal corresponding to the established combination or adding it to a credit, a process of transmitting these pieces of information to the effect control device 300, etc. is performed (step S118). Advantageous section management processing is performed for managing the number of differences in the gaming state and the special gaming state, setting the end of the specific gaming state and the special gaming state, setting various flags, and clearing processing (step S119). Furthermore, when the checkout button 20 is pressed, a process for paying out credits and medals corresponding to the number of bets entered, a process for paying out credits when the special gaming state ends when automatic checkout is valid, Then, a game end process is performed for performing a process of transmitting to the effect control apparatus 300 that there has been, a process of transmitting to the effect control apparatus 300 that the game has ended (step S120).

  Thereafter, the unused area and the temporary stack area when the power is turned on are cleared (step S121), the interrupt is prohibited (step S122), and the stack area is cleared (step S123). Further, the area corresponding to the state of the BB and RB end flag is cleared (step S124). The area where information is cleared at the end of the game includes an area that is cleared every time the game ends, and a state that corresponds only at the end of the state in which the continuous action device such as the SBB state, the BB state, and the RB state operates. There is an area to be cleared according to the end, and in this process, a necessary area is cleared according to the state of the BB and RB end flags.

  Then, it is determined whether it is the end timing of the SBB state, the BB state, or the RB state (step S125). If it is the end timing of the SBB state, the BB state, or the RB state (step S125; Y), the process returns to step S81. . If it is not the end timing of the SBB state, the BB state, or the RB state (step S125; N), the process returns to step S84.

[Role drawing process]
FIG. 16 shows the role lottery process (step S101) shown in the main loop process. In this combination lottery process, first, a medal insertion number check process is performed for comparing the maximum bet number (3 in the case of other than the special game state) with the current bet number according to the game state (step S141). It is determined whether or not the maximum number of inserted sheets according to the state (step S142). If the medal inserted number is not the maximum inserted number corresponding to the gaming state (step S142; N), the medal error segment output data at the time of the lottery (the lower digit segment output data of the payout number display unit 32b) is prepared (step S168), the process proceeds to the unrecoverable error process (step S30).

  When the number of inserted medals is the maximum number of inserted coins according to the gaming state (step S142; Y), the number of effective lines is calculated (step S143), and the step set value is equal to or less than the maximum set value (here, 6). Step setting value check processing for determining whether or not there is is performed (step S144). If the step set value is not less than or equal to the maximum set value in the step set value check process (step S144), the process proceeds to an unrecoverable error process.

  Next, a lottery table address corresponding to the gaming state (normal gaming state, special gaming state, specific gaming state) is set (step S145), and a random number for combination lottery is loaded (step S146). Then, the lottery number is acquired and set as a loop counter (step S147), and the address of the lottery data table corresponding to the step set value is calculated (step S148). Further, the lottery data of the combination for determining the success / failure is acquired (step S149), and a value obtained by subtracting the lottery data from the random number value is set as a new random number value (step S150), and it is determined whether the random number value is less than zero. (Step S151).

  When the random number is not less than 0 (step S151; N), that is, when the current determination target combination is not won, the lottery table address is updated to an address corresponding to the next lottery combination (step S152). The loop counter is updated by −1 (step S153), and it is determined whether the value of the loop counter is 0 (step S154). If the value of the loop counter is not 0 (step S154; N), the process returns to step S148. If the value of the loop counter is 0 (step S154; Y), the winning flags 1 and 2 are set to be off (step S155), and the push order information 1 and 2 are set to no push order information ( Step S156) and the process proceeds to Step S159.

  The winning flag 1 is information when an internal winning other than the SBB winning, BB winning or RB winning is made, and the internal winning is lost when the winning combination is not established in the internally winning game. The winning flag 2 is information when the SBB winning, BB winning or RB winning is won internally, and when the winning combination is not established in the internally winning game, the internal winning is carried over after the next game. . Further, the push order information 1 is information on the stop order for establishing a winning combination of the winning flag 1, and the push order information 2 is information on the stop order for establishing a winning combination of the winning flag 2.

  On the other hand, when the random number is less than 0 (step S151; Y), that is, when the current combination to be determined is won, winning flags 1 and 2 corresponding to the winning combination are acquired (step S157), The pressing order information 1 and 2 corresponding to the winning combination is acquired (step S158). Then, if the SBB winning, the BB winning or the RB winning is won internally but the winning combination is not established, it is determined whether there is a carryover winning in which the winning of the winning is carried over (step S159). If there is no (step S159; N), the process proceeds to step S162. If there is a carryover winning (step S159; Y), the winning flag 2 is replaced with the value of the winning flag 2 area (step S160), and the push order information 2 is replaced with the value of the push order information 2 area (step S161). .

  Then, the value of winning flag 1 is saved in the winning flag 1 area, the value of winning flag 2 is saved in the winning flag 2 area (step S162), and the value of winning flag 2 is saved in the carry-over winning flag area ( Step S163). Further, the value of the push order information 1 is saved in the push order information 1 area, and the value of the push order information 2 is saved in the push order information 2 area (step S164), and is stored in the external signal output terminal 170 and the test firing test apparatus 500. A conditional device signal output process for setting a signal to be output is performed (step S165), and the winning lottery process is terminated.

  FIG. 17 shows an example of a lottery data table. The random number for lottery takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535, and the winning combination is determined based on the acquired random number for lottery. This lottery data table is provided for each stage setting value for each gaming state of the normal gaming state, the special gaming state, and the specific gaming state, and the lottery data table corresponding to the gaming state and the stage setting value is used. . In each lottery data table, when the random number value for winning lottery is 0, a replay winning that is established regardless of the stop order is surely won. As a result, as will be described later, even when an abnormality occurs in the random number generation circuit 116 or the like, it is possible to prevent both the player and the game store from being damaged.

  FIG. 18 shows a block diagram of the random number generation circuit 160. The random number generation circuit (random number generation means) 160 includes a random number control circuit 161 that controls the entire random number generation circuit, and a group of registers (162 to 168).

  The random number control circuit (update control means) 161 performs arithmetic processing for generating a lottery random number for use in the game control execution process, data read / write control to a register, etc. A random number is generated by using a mathematical method (for example, an M-sequence method or a congruence method) that generates a uniform random number using, for example. The random number control circuit 161 can receive an interrupt signal from the reset interrupt control circuit 115 and a signal from the clock generator 114. The clock generator 114 divides the clock CLK from the oscillation circuit 113 and a CTC (counter timer circuit) that generates the operation clock CTC of the CPU core 111a based on the clock generated by the frequency divider. A circuit is provided.

  Although not particularly limited, the random number generation circuit 160 includes a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit in the clock generator 114, a latch trigger circuit for inputting a signal from the CTC circuit, and a random number update by the CPU core 111a. The random number update process can be performed also by setting the data in. The random number generation circuit 160 is configured to be able to select either a counter method, that is, a mode for generating a random number by updating the counter value by −1 or a mode for generating an M-sequence random number.

  The register group of the random number generation circuit 160 includes a random number initial value setting register 162 in which an initial value of a random number is set by the CPU core 111a via the CPU bus 116, a random number circuit activation register 163, and a random number counter 164. When a predetermined value is set in the random number circuit activation register 163 by the CPU core 111a, the random number control circuit 161 is configured to start control of random number generation. The random number counter 164 is a binary counter, and is configured to be able to select the counting range from 8 bits (FFh) to 16 bits (FFFFh). When a plurality of types of random numbers are required, a plurality of random number counters 164 can be provided, and a different initial value can be set for each random number counter in the random number initial value setting register 162.

  Further, the random number generation circuit 160 includes a random number latch register 166 that captures and holds the value of the random number counter 164, and a random number latch register trigger circuit 165 that generates a trigger signal that causes the random number latch register 166 to latch the value of the random number counter 164. Prepare. The random number latch register trigger circuit 165 includes a register (hereinafter referred to as a latch trigger register), and the trigger signal can be generated by the CPU core 111a performing writing.

  The random number latch register 166 generates a latch trigger signal when the CPU core 111 a sets a predetermined value in the random number latch register trigger circuit 165, and the value of the random number counter 164 is latched in the random number latch register 166. . Here, based on the signal from the start lever SW52 being input to the CPU core 111a in a state where the game can be started, the CPU core 111a sets a predetermined value in the random number latch register trigger circuit 165, and latching is performed. I am doing so. Note that the random number counter 164 is updated by the rising edge of the clock divided by the frequency divider circuit, while the inverted signal of the clock, that is, a clock having a phase difference of 180 ° is used as the latch timing signal, thereby changing the value of the random number counter 164. The counter value is not latched at the timing.

  Further, the random number generation circuit 160 includes a random number status register 167 for informing the CPU core 111a of the internal state of the random number generation circuit 160, and a random number circuit initialization register 168 for initializing the random number generation circuit 160. The random number status register 167 is provided with a latch permission flag (referred to as a latch flag) for permitting or prohibiting the latching of the counter value to the random number latch register 166. By setting this flag, the latch of the counter value is permitted. The latch can be prohibited by clearing the flag.

  The random number status register 167 is rewritten by the random number control circuit 161 so that the CPU core 111a can only read and cannot write. As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal act of rewriting the program and causing the CPU to acquire an illegal random number value.

  FIG. 19 shows a counter value acquisition process that is a procedure for holding control (latch control) of the counter value in the random number latch register 166 by the random number control circuit 161. In this control, it is first determined whether a latch trigger signal is input (step S351). If a latch trigger signal is input (step S351; Y), is the latch permission flag of the random number status register 167 set? Determination is made (step S352).

  When there is no latch trigger signal input (step S351; N), or when the latch permission flag is not set (step S352; N), the counter value acquisition process is terminated. If the latch permission flag is set in step S352 (step S352; Y), the counter value is read from the random number counter 164 (step S353) and stored in the random number latch register 166 (step S354). Subsequently, the latch permission flag of the random number status register 167 is disabled (step S355), and the counter value acquisition process is terminated.

  FIG. 20 shows latch data reading processing which is a control procedure when the random number control circuit 161 reads latch data. In this process, first, it is determined whether or not the data read from the random number latch register 166 by the CPU core 111a (step S361). If data (counter value) is read (step S361; Y), the random number is read. A specified value (0 in this case) is set in the latch register 166 (step S362), the latch permission flag of the random number status register 167 is set to the permitted state (step S363), and the process at the time of latch data reading is ended.

  By reading the data in the random number latch register 166, setting the specified value and setting the latch permission flag to the permitted state, the counter value is no longer latched into the random number latch register 166 due to some trouble such as a circuit failure. Even in this case, there is no possibility of acquiring the acquired counter value in duplicate.

  Here, 0 is set as the specified value, but as shown in FIG. 17, this value is a value corresponding to the replay winning established regardless of the stop order. As a result, when the value held in the random number latch register immediately before corresponds to the big hit, it is possible to prevent the big hits from occurring continuously. Further, when the counter value is no longer latched in the random number latch register 166 due to some trouble, an abnormality can be detected since the replay winning is continuously established. Moreover, since it is a replay prize, neither a player nor a game shop suffers damage.

  In addition, a predetermined value (here, 0) is set in the random number latch register 166 by the random number control circuit when the power is turned on (even when the power failure is restored) and before the main processing. As a result, when the random number circuit cannot receive the clock signal due to disconnection or the like and the value of the random number counter 164 is not updated after the power is turned on, or the counter value is latched to the random number latch register 166 after the power is turned on due to a circuit failure or the like Even if the game is not performed, since only the replay winning is established, neither the player nor the game shop suffers damage. In addition, since replay winnings continue from power-on, it becomes possible to detect abnormalities at an early stage from the opening of the amusement store. It should be noted that a random number is used in the initialization process of the RAM 111c that is performed when the step set value is changed, or when the RAM clear operation is performed or when the information stored in the RAM 111c does not match the current information when the power is shut off. A specified value may be set in the latch register 166.

  The counter value is latched in the random number latch register by the random number control circuit 161 when the CPU core 111a sets a predetermined value in the random number latch register trigger circuit 165. On the other hand, when a signal from the start lever SW52 is input to the gaming microcomputer 111, the CPU core 111a reads the data (counter value) in the random number latch register 166 as a random number value for winning lottery at a predetermined timing by the program processing. . Then, from when the counter value is latched in the random number latch register 166 until it is read by the CPU core 111a, the latch permission flag of the random number status register 167 is in a latch prohibited state.

  Therefore, by performing the control as described above, even if a noise occurs in the random number latch register trigger circuit 165 and a latch trigger signal is generated, the counter value of the random number counter 164 is erroneously latched in the random number latch register 166. The CPU core 111a does not read an incorrect counter value (random number value). The data (random numbers) read by the CPU core 111a is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 111c in the gaming microcomputer 111.

  Note that the number of consecutive replay winnings may be counted, and a notification may be given when a predetermined number of consecutive winnings have been achieved. In addition, the number of consecutive replay winnings may be displayed. Further, a replay winning corresponding only to the specified value set in the random number latch register 166 is set, and the display corresponding to only the replay winning is performed in the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40. Also good. In this way, it can be confirmed that the specified value is continuously set in the random number latch register 166.

  Further, although the combination corresponding to the specified value set in the random number latch register 166 is a replay winning, it may be formed regardless of the stop order and may be the same number combination that gives the same number of medals as the number of bets in the game. In the present embodiment, the number of bets in the game is 3 because it is a three-sheet dedicated machine, and therefore, the payout of three bells 2 and the cherry winning are equivalent to the same number of roles. However, since the cherry winning needs to be pushed and may not be established, the winning corresponding to the specified value set in the random number latch register 166 is preferably the Bell 2 winning. In addition, in the case of a gaming machine capable of playing a game with any one to three bets, a combination that is established regardless of the stop order and gives the same number of medals as the number of bets is provided.

  Further, the combination corresponding to the specified value set in the random number latch register 166 may be a combination that wins the same number combination and the replay winning combination. In the present embodiment, a winning combination of a cherry winning and a replay winning may be made. Which winning is established depends on the timing of the stop operation, but when the cherry winning and the replay winning are both won, either winning is always established. The cherry winning is a combination of three, and the replay winning is that the next game can be executed without inserting three medals, and these give the player a prize value equivalent to the number of bets.

  In addition, a predetermined value (0 in this case) is set in the random number latch register 166 by the random number control circuit when the power is turned on (even when the power failure is restored) and before the main processing. A specified value (0 in this case) may be set to 166. In addition, when the recovery time from the power failure that occurred during the game is the time from when the start lever SW is turned on until the end of the lottery of the winning combination using the holding value, the holding value May be maintained without making it a specified value. Thereby, it can prevent that a lottery result will be discarded.

  In addition, the initial value of the random number set in the random number initial value setting register 162 corresponds to a combination (such as replay or three-card combination) that can start the next game without changing the number of game values held by the player. It is good as a value. As a result, even if an abnormality that is not updated from the initial value setting occurs in the random number counter 164 and the same value continues to be acquired as a random number for internal lottery, both the player and the game shop are damaged. It can be prevented from wearing.

  From the above, a plurality of reels 6 that can variably display a plurality of symbols, and a control means (game) that can execute a game with a variable display of the plurality of reels 6 by performing an internal lottery of a combination as the start condition is established. Control device 100) and a plurality of stop operation parts (reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c) for individually stopping and displaying the plurality of reels 6, and stopped and displayed by operating the plurality of stop operation parts. When the result of the game is a stop pattern corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery, in the gaming machine (slot machine 1) in which the winning of the winning combination is established and the game medium corresponding to the winning combination is granted, the control means includes: Counter means (random number counter 164) that performs a counting operation based on a clock signal of a predetermined cycle, and the counter value counted by the counter means when the start condition is satisfied is taken as a holding value. Counter value holding means (random number latch register 166) for holding, and determination means (game control device 100) for acquiring a holding value held in the counter value holding means and judging winning of a combination, and turning on the power The value held by the counter value holding means at the time is a value determined by the winning of a predetermined combination that is a combination that can start the next game without changing the number of game values held by the player and the determination unit It can be set to. Therefore, even when an abnormality occurs in taking in the counter value or the like, neither the player nor the game store can be damaged, and inconvenience when the abnormality occurs can be prevented.

  In addition, the winning combination in the internal lottery includes a re-playing role that allows a game to be executed again without inserting game media, and the control means sets the predetermined role as a re-playing role. It will be done. Therefore, even when an abnormality occurs in taking in the counter value or the like, neither the player nor the game store can be damaged, and inconvenience when the abnormality occurs can be prevented.

  In addition, the winning combination in the internal lottery includes the same number combination that is the same number of game media as the number of bettings in the game in which the internal lottery is performed. It becomes that. Therefore, even when an abnormality occurs in taking in the counter value or the like, neither the player nor the game store can be damaged, and inconvenience when the abnormality occurs can be prevented.

  In addition, the control means does not change the number of game values held by the player until the next start condition is satisfied after the determination by the determination means is completed. In other words, the winning combination of a predetermined combination that can start the next game and the value determined by the determining means are changed. Therefore, even when an abnormality occurs in taking in the counter value or the like, neither the player nor the game store can be damaged, and inconvenience when the abnormality occurs can be prevented.

[Reel rotation start processing]
FIG. 21 shows the reel rotation start process (step S104) shown in the main loop process. In this reel rotation start process, first, a winning expectation symbol setting table is prepared (step S171), and an effective line information setting process is performed (step S172). The winning expectation symbol is a symbol combination mode necessary for establishing a winning combination of the winning combination in the internal lottery. In the effective line information set process (step S172), it may be arranged for each active line according to the gaming state. Set the symbol information. When the reel 6 is stopped, the information to be stopped is set with reference to this information.

  Next, a stop priority symbol setting table is prepared (step S173), and valid line information setting processing is performed (step S174). If you win a special prize and you win a role other than a special prize, you need to set the priority order for winning the prize, and this priority becomes lower in the order of small role prize and special prize. Yes (small role winning> special winning). In the effective line information setting process (step S174), information on the symbol combination mode that can be arranged for each effective line is set according to the type of the winning combination. When the reel 6 is stopped, the information to be stopped is set with reference to this information.

  Next, an interrupt wait process for waiting for the execution of the timer interrupt process is performed (step S175), the on data of the standby display LED is set (step S176), and after the start of the previous game, the next game can be started. It is determined whether the minimum game interval time timer for managing a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) is 0 (time up) (step S177). If the minimum game interval time timer is not 0 (step S177; N), the process returns to step S175. If the minimum game interval time timer is 0 (step S177; Y), off data of the standby display LED is set (step S178), and a command number corresponding to the start of reel rotation is prepared (step S179). Command setting processing is performed (step S180). Thereby, the rotation start of the reel 6 is transmitted to the effect control device 300. This command may include information on the current difference number related to the end of the specific gaming state ST30 and the special gaming state ST20, information on the number of games executed in the advantageous section, and the like.

  Thereafter, command numbers corresponding to the information of the winning flags 1 and 2 and the information of the pressing order information 1 and 2 are prepared (step S181), and a command setting process is performed (step S182). As a result, winning combination information and push order information (winning combination notification command) are transmitted to the effect control device 300. The effect control device 300 performs display of the second game information display unit 40 and setting of effects based on this information. Next, a reel motor start process for starting the reel motors 64a, 64b, 64c is performed (step S183), and it is determined whether the start of all the reel motors is completed (step S184). If the activation of all the reel motors has not been completed (step S184; N), the process returns to step S183. When the activation of all the reel motors is completed (step S184; Y), the reel rotation flag is set (step S185), and the reel rotation start process is terminated.

[Design control processing]
FIG. 22 shows the symbol control process (step S113) shown in the main loop process. In this symbol control process, first, interruption is prohibited (step S201), and the address of the motor control area of the reel to be stopped is set (step S202). Next, the current symbol number is loaded as the pressed symbol number (step S203), and it is determined whether or not the step counter is within the immediately stoppable range (step S204). If the step counter is within the immediately stoppable range (step S204; Y), the process proceeds to step S206. If the step counter is not within the immediately stoppable range (step S204; N), the pressed symbol number is updated by -1 (step S205), and interruption is permitted (step S206).

  Each of the reels 6 is provided with 21 symbols, and each of the reels 6 is assigned a symbol number of 0 to 20 in order along the rotation direction of the reel 6 (see FIG. 5A). ). In addition, the step counter defines the position of each symbol in more detail, and regions each assigned a value of 0 to 21 are allocated evenly along the rotation direction of the reel 6 for each symbol. The position at the top of the middle stage in the symbol display window 5 is set as a reference position, and various processes are performed based on the symbol at the reference position and the value of the step counter of the symbol. When the symbol is correctly stopped in the middle stage, the value of the step counter of the symbol at the reference position is in the range of 0-3.

  In the above processing, the value of the step counter is prevented from changing by prohibiting interruption in step S201, and in step S203, the symbol number of the symbol at the reference position at the time of the reel stop request due to stop operation or automatic stop is used. A current symbol number is a pressed symbol number. In step S204, if the value of the step counter of the symbol at the reference position at the time of the reel stop request is within a predetermined range (here, 7 to 21), the symbol enters the middle position. Since it is in the middle, it is determined that the symbol can be stopped at the middle position. That is, it is a state in which a symbol existing at the middle position at the time of the reel stop request can be immediately stopped to stop at the middle position. Therefore, in this case, as set in step S203, the current symbol number is set as the pressed symbol number. However, if the value of the step counter of the symbol at the reference position at the time of the reel stop request is not within the predetermined range (0 to 6 in this case), the symbol has already entered the middle position and the stop process is performed. Even if you do, it is not in time to stop. Therefore, in step S205, the pressed symbol number is changed to the symbol that next enters the middle position.

  After determining the pressed symbol number in this way, an interrupt is permitted (step S206), and a process for determining a symbol to be stopped corresponding to the result of the internal winning is performed. The symbols to be stopped can be set within a range (maximum of 5 frames) defined as a change range from the pressed symbol number. That is, it can be set within a range of (pressed symbol number)-(change range value). First, a drawing frame number table selection process is performed from information on reels to be processed and winning combinations (step S207), and a symbol arrangement data table of reels to be stopped is set (step S208). Further, a data address corresponding to the pressed symbol number is calculated (step S209), and an effective line search data index table for the reel to be stopped is set (step S210).

  Next, the stop priority symbol position information, which is symbol information to be preferentially stopped within the change range set from the pressed symbol number, is cleared to 0 (step S211), and the stop is prohibited within the change range set from the pressed symbol number. The stop prohibited symbol position information, which is the symbol information to be cleared, is cleared to 0 (step S212), and the symbol kicking process for setting the stop prohibited symbol position information is performed (step S213), and the symbol pull-in to set the stop priority symbol position information is performed. Processing is performed (step S214).

  Subsequently, a symbol automatic stop process is performed for automatically stopping the reel 6 when the stop operation is not performed for a predetermined time (step S215). This process is performed when a reel stop request is made due to automatic stop, and is a process for determining a pressed symbol number for automatic stop. Then, it is determined whether there is an appropriate stop position during the automatic stop (step S216). If there is no appropriate stop position (step S216; N), the process returns to step S205. If there is an appropriate stop position (step S216; Y), the process proceeds to step S217. In the case of a reel stop request by a player's stop operation, there is always an appropriate stop position (step S216; Y), and the process proceeds to step S217.

  Next, stop position setting processing is performed (step S217), and stop symbol setting processing is performed (step S218). In these processes, a process of calculating a stop symbol based on the number of frames to be drawn, the stop priority symbol position information, the stop prohibition symbol position information, etc. set in the above-described process and setting a stop request (deceleration) for the target motor And a process of transmitting information on the stop of the reel 6 and information on the stop symbol (stop position of the reel 6) to the effect control device 300.

  Thereafter, the stop flag of the reel to be stopped is set (step S219), and the number of stopped reels is updated by +1 (step S220). Then, command numbers corresponding to the information of the winning flags 1 and 2 and the information of the pressing order information 1 and 2 are prepared (step S221), command setting processing is performed (step S222), and the symbol control processing is ended. As a result, even when a stop operation is performed, the winning combination and push order information (winning combination notification command) is transmitted to the effect control device 300. As described above, the winning combination and the pressing order information are transmitted to the effect control apparatus 300 for each stop operation, so that the winning control and the pressing order can be grasped by the effect control apparatus 300 even if a command is missed before this. It becomes like this. Further, it is possible to display the second game information display unit 40 based on this information.

  FIG. 23 shows the set value of the change range, which is the range in which the reel 6 can be rotated from the position where the stop operation is performed, which is determined in the drawing frame number table selection process (step S207). Indicated.

  FIG. 23A shows the set value of the change range when the result of the internal lottery is a result other than the cherry prize or the watermelon prize. In this case, it differs depending on the game state. In the normal game state ST10 or the special game state ST20, 5 frames are set as the change range of the left reel 6a and the middle reel 6b, and 4 are set as the change range of the right reel 6c. Frame is set. In these game states, the game is advanced by pushing forward, and the change range of the right reel 6c, which is the third stop reel, is smaller than that of the other reels. When the gaming state is the specific gaming state ST30, five reels are set as the change range for any reel 6. In the specific game state ST30, a stop order other than the forward push may be instructed, so that the same change range is set for all the reels 6.

  FIG. 23B shows the set value of the change range when the result of the internal lottery is a cherry prize. In this case, the same set value is used regardless of the gaming state, and the range of change for the first stop reel for which the first stop operation was performed and the second stop reel for which the second stop operation was performed. As a result, 5 frames are set.

  And about the 3rd stop reel in which stop operation was performed last, a setting value changes with the stop aspects of the two reels 6 which have already stopped. In a state where the cherry is in a tempered state, i.e., when the cherry is stopped side by side on one symbol stop line and the cherry stops on that line, a cherry winning is established, the change range is 3 Frame is set. Also, if the cherry is not in a state of tempering, 4 frames are set as the change range.

  That is, when there is a possibility that a cherry winning will be established, the range of change is smaller than in the normal gaming state shown in FIG. Thereby, the skill of the player is reflected in the establishment of the cherry prize, and the interest of the game can be improved. By setting the change range to 3, a replay winning can be established. Further, when there is no possibility that a cherry winning will be established, the range of change is the same as in the normal gaming state shown in FIG. 23A, and a replay winning can be established.

  FIG. 23C shows the set value of the change range when the result of the internal lottery is a watermelon prize. In this case, the same set value is used regardless of the gaming state, and the range of change for the first stop reel for which the first stop operation was performed and the second stop reel for which the second stop operation was performed. As a result, 5 frames are set.

  And about the 3rd stop reel in which stop operation was performed last, a setting value changes with the stop aspects of the two reels 6 which have already stopped. If it is a state where only the watermelon A is tempered, that is, when two watermelons A are stopped side by side on one symbol stop line including the effective line, and if the watermelon A or B stops on the line, In a state where a watermelon winning is established, 5 frames are set as the change range.

  In addition, it is a state where the watermelon B is included, that is, when the watermelon A and the watermelon B are stopped on one symbol stop line including the effective line, or when two watermelons B are stopped. If the watermelon A or B stops on the line, one frame is set as the change range in a state where a watermelon winning is established. In addition, if the watermelon winning is not in the tempered state, that is, if there is no possibility of establishing the watermelon winning, four frames are set as the change range.

  The number of watermelons A is smaller than that of watermelons B, and a player who makes a temper only with watermelon A has a margin for the range of change at the final stop as a privilege to make it easy to establish a watermelon prize. Further, in the case of a tempered pie including watermelon B, the change range is made smaller than in the normal gaming state shown in FIG. Thus, by determining the change range according to the state before the final stop, the skill of the player in the previous stop operation is reflected, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, when there is no possibility that a watermelon winning will be established, the change range is the same as that in the normal gaming state shown in FIG.

  Note that a cherry win or watermelon win may not be established unless a predetermined stop order is reached, and the right reel 6c may not necessarily be the third stop reel. Therefore, the change range is determined based on the order in which the reels 6 are stopped. Here, in the case of the third stop reel which is the final stop reel, the change range is made different depending on the situation of the already stopped reel. However, the change range of the second stop reel is changed depending on the stop situation of the first stop reel. May be made different.

  From the above, a plurality of reels 6 capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, and a game control means (game control device 100) capable of executing an internal lottery for each execution of a game accompanied by a variable display of the plurality of reels 6. And a plurality of stop operation sections (reel stop buttons 24) for individually displaying and stopping the plurality of reels 6, and the result of the game that is stopped and displayed by the operation of the plurality of stop operation sections is won by internal lottery. When the stop symbol corresponding to the winning combination is reached, in the gaming machine (slot machine 1) where the winning of the winning combination is established, the game control means performs a predetermined change from the position of the reel 6 when the stop operating unit is operated. The reel 6 can be stopped within the range, and the change range can be set to a different range for each of the plurality of reels 6. Therefore, the stop operation mode for each reel 6 can be changed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the game control means can set the change range according to the state of the other reels 6. Therefore, the progress of the game can be reflected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the game control means can set the change range according to the winning combination in the internal lottery. Therefore, the difficulty level of establishment can be changed according to the combination, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Also, a plurality of reels 6 capable of displaying a plurality of symbols in a variable manner, a game control means (game control device 100) capable of executing an internal lottery for each execution of a game accompanied by a variable display of the plurality of reels 6, and a plurality of A plurality of stop operation parts (reel stop buttons 24) for individually stopping and displaying the reels 6, and the result of the game stopped and displayed by the operation of the plurality of stop operation parts is a winning combination in the internal lottery In the corresponding stop symbol form, in the gaming machine (slot machine 1) where the winning combination of the winning combination is established, the winning combination in the internal lottery is stopped by a plurality of reels 6 in a predetermined stopping order, and at least one The reel 6 includes a specific combination in which a winning is not achieved unless the reel 6 is stopped at a predetermined stop operation timing. Therefore, the skill of the player is reflected in the establishment of the specific combination, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 24 shows timer interrupt processing. The timer interrupt process is started when a periodic (for example, every 1.9 msec) timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111a. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the interrupt is automatically disabled and timer interrupt processing is started.

  In the timer interrupt process, first, a register saving process (step S241) for transferring a value held in a predetermined register to the RAM 111c is performed, and the return address in the stack area is checked to determine whether it is outside the program area. (Step S242). If the return address is outside the program area (step S242; Y), return address error segment output data (segment output data for the lower digits of the payout number display unit 32b) is prepared (step S263), and an unrecoverable error occurs. The process proceeds to processing (step S30).

  If the return address is not out of the program area (step S242; N), the occurrence of a power failure is monitored, and when the power failure occurs, a power shut-off process (step S243) is performed to perform processing when the power failure occurs. As processing when a power failure occurs, for example, after stopping paying out medals, backing up information in the RAM 111c, storing a stack pointer, storing a checksum, etc., the RAM access is prohibited and the power of the slot machine 1 is shut off. Wait for If no power failure has occurred, no processing is performed in the power shutdown process (step S243).

  Next, input switch state processing for reading input from various sensors or the like, that is, reading the state of each input port is performed (step S244). Inputs acquired in this input switch state process (step S244) are medal insertion sensors 51a and 51b, medal insertion fraud detection sensor 51c, start lever switch 52, reel stop button switch 53 (first reel (left) stop button switch 53a). , Second reel (middle) stop button switch 53b, third reel (right) stop button switch 53c), reel sensor 54 (left reel sensor 54a, middle reel sensor 54b, right reel sensor 54c), max bet switch 57, 1 Bet switch 31a, checkout button switch 58, medal payout sensor 59, error release switch 61, full detection sensor 82, stop change switch 35, automatic checkout changeover switch 36, etc., setting device stage setting key switch 62, setting button switch 60 With input from etc. That.

  Next, when the input from the medal insertion sensors 51a and 51b or the medal insertion fraud detection sensor 51c is an input indicating an abnormality, processing corresponding to this is performed, or a medal insertion error command is transmitted to the effect control device 300. Security check processing (step S245).

  Thereafter, as a control of the left reel 6a, a work address for the first reel control is prepared (step S246), and a reel motor control process is performed (step S247). Next, as a control of the middle reel 6b, a work address for the second reel control is prepared (step S248), and a reel motor control process is performed (step S249). Further, as a control of the right reel 6c, a work address for the third reel control is prepared (step S250), and a reel motor control process is performed (step S251).

  Then, the interrupt counter is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 3 (step S252), and a subroutine call is made by the updated interrupt counter (step S253). When the value of the interrupt counter is “0”, a 7-segment data setting process for performing display setting of a display unit constituted by a 7-segment display such as the first game information display unit 33 and the first game medium information display unit 32 is performed. (Step S254). When the value of the interrupt counter is “1”, an LED blinking process (step S255) for controlling display on the gaming state display unit 18 and the bet line number display LED 37 is performed.

  When the value of the interrupt counter is “2”, based on the input from the full detection sensor 82, a full detection sensor monitoring process (step S256) for monitoring whether the medals in the hopper of the medal payout device are full is performed. Next, the medal payout abnormality is monitored based on the input from the medal payout sensor 59, and if there is an abnormality, a medal clogging monitoring process (step S257) for transmitting a payout switch error command to the effect control device 300 is performed. In addition, an automatic stop monitoring timer for monitoring the time until automatic stop, a minimum game interval time timer for monitoring the game interval, an automatic turn-off time timer for monitoring the time until the LED is turned off, various error monitoring timers, etc. Timer update processing (step S258) for updating various timers such as a game timer is performed.

  When the value of the interrupt counter is “3”, external information output processing (step S259) is performed for editing information to be output to an external device such as a hall computer. In this process, the SBB signal that is output in the SBB state, the BB signal that is output in the BB state, the RB signal that is output in the RB state, and a medal inserted. A game medal insertion signal, a game medal payout signal output when a medal is paid out, a stage setting key signal output when the stage setting key switch is ON, and is output when the game state is ST30. A specific game state signal is set.

  After performing processing according to the value of the interrupt counter, based on the output data set in various processing, the production control device 300, the first game information display unit 33, the first game medium information display unit 32, the game state display unit 18, medal payout device, reel motors 64a, 64b, 64c, external signal output terminal 170, reel stop buttons LED 66a, 66b, 66c, bet line number display LED 37, selector solenoid 68, test firing test device 500, inspection device 600, etc. A data output process for outputting a control signal is performed (step S260). Then, the register is restored (step S261), the interrupt is permitted (step S262), and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

  Here, when the special replay 2 winning is established in the normal gaming state ST10, the special gaming state ST30 is terminated when the special replay 2 winning is established during the special gaming state and the special gaming state is terminated. Sometimes it is started when the difference number of the specific gaming state ST30 has not reached the predetermined value, and triggered by these, the output of the specific gaming state signal is started (changed to the ON state). Then, the specific game state ST30 is ended when the difference number reaches a predetermined number or when the special game state ST20 is entered, and the output of the specific game state signal is ended (changed to the OFF state).

  In this specific gaming state ST30, the derivation of the established small role is assisted by notifying the RT state in which the internal winning probability of the replay winning (normal replay winning) is higher than the normal gaming state ST10 and the stop order. The AT state and the ART state in which both the RT state and the AT state occur are included. When only the AT state or the RT state is entered, it may occur at the start and end of the specific gaming state ST30. In addition, if the player performs a stop operation that does not follow the stop order informed in the ART state, the AT state may end and the RT state may be entered. In this case, the special replay 2 is established again in the RT state to return to the ART state.

  The specific game state signal is output from the satisfaction of the start condition of the specific game state ST30 to the satisfaction of the end condition. For example, when the player performs a stop operation that does not follow the notified stop order, the ART Even when the state falls from the state to the RT state, the ON state is continued. And even if it returns to ART state again, ON state continues. That is, in one continuous specific game state ST30, the ON state of the specific game state signal is continued.

  Thereby, it becomes easy to grasp the continuation status of the specific gaming state ST30 in the external device. In other words, if the specific gaming state signal is changed to the OFF state when the ART state falls to the RT state or the AT state, and then the specific gaming state signal is changed to the ON state when returning to the ART state, Although it will be recognized that a new specific gaming state ST30 has been started, it is possible to accurately grasp one continuous specific gaming state ST30 by using this embodiment.

  When a special prize is established in the specific game state ST30 and the state shifts to the special game state ST20, the specific game state signal may remain in the ON state even during the special game state ST20. In this case, since the specific game state ST30 before and after the special game state ST20 is a series of specific game states ST30, it is a series of specific game states ST30 in the external device by keeping the specific game state signal ON. Can be grasped. In addition, the external device can grasp the advantageous section that is a period in which one of the specific gaming state and the special gaming state is being executed, and the duration of the advantageous section.

[7-segment data setting process]
FIG. 25 shows the 7-segment data setting process (step S254) shown in the timer interrupt process. In this 7-segment data setting process, first, segment data corresponding to the number of credits is set and set as a process related to display on the first credit number display unit 32a of the first game medium information display unit 32 (step S281). The segment data is saved in the segment data area of the first credit number display section 32a (step S282).

  Next, as display processing on the first payout amount display unit 32b of the first game medium information display unit 32, blank display segment data is set (step S283), and it is determined whether the reel 6 is rotating. (Step S284). If the reel 6 is rotating (step S284; Y), the set segment data is saved in the segment data area of the first payout number display section 32b (step S290). In this case, blank display is set.

  If the reel 6 is not rotating (step S284; N), it is determined whether the step set value is being changed (step S285). If the step set value is being changed (step S285; Y), the process proceeds to step S290. In this case, blank display is set. If the step set value is not being changed (step S285; N), it is determined whether any error is occurring (step S286).

  If any error is occurring (step S286; Y), segment data corresponding to the error number data is set (step S289), and the process proceeds to step S290. In this case, a display corresponding to the error is set. If no error has occurred (step S286; N), if there is a payout, it is determined whether the medal payout number counter in which the number of payouts is set is 0 (step S287).

  When the medal payout number counter is 0 (step S287; Y), the process proceeds to step S290. In this case, blank display is set. If the medal payout number counter is not 0 (step S287; N), segment data corresponding to the medal payout number counter is set (step S288), and the process proceeds to step S290. In this case, the display of the number of payouts is set.

  Next, as processing related to display on the first game information display unit 33, blank display segment data is set (step S291), and it is determined whether the reel 6 is rotating (step S292). If the reel 6 is not rotating (step S292; N), the set segment data is saved in the segment data area of the first game information display unit 33 (step S301). In this case, blank display is set.

  If the reel 6 is rotating (step S292; Y), it is determined whether it is in the AT state (specific game state) (step S293). If it is in the AT state (step S293; Y). Proceeds to step S295. If not in the AT state (step S293; N), it is determined whether the push order is forward push (left middle right order) or no push order (step S294). When the push order is forward push or no push order (step S294; Y), the process proceeds to step S295. If the push order is not forward push or no push order (step S294; N), the set segment data is saved in the segment data area of the first game information display unit 33 (step S301). In this case, blank display is set. That is, when not in the AT state, the pressing order and the winning combination are notified only when the pressing order is forward pressing or no pressing order.

  In step S295, it is determined whether or not the winning flag 1 is not won (missed) (step S295). When the winning flag 1 is not no win (out of step) (step S295; N), the process proceeds to step S297. If the winning flag 1 is not winning (missing) (step S295; Y), it is determined whether the winning flag 2 is not winning (missing) (step S296). When the winning flag 2 is not winning (out of the game) (step S296; Y), the process proceeds to step S297. On the other hand, if the winning flag 2 is not winning (out of place) (step S296; N), the process proceeds to step S299. The winning flag 1 is information on small winnings, and the winning flag 2 is information on special winnings. If a small winning combination and a special winning combination are won at the same time, it is controlled so that the small winning combination is prioritized over the special winning, and accordingly, the display on the first game information display unit 33 is also in accordance with this. Display.

  In step S297, segment data corresponding to the winning combination of the winning flag 1 is set (step S297), segment data corresponding to the pressing order information 1 is set (step S298), and the process proceeds to step S301. Thereby, the first game information display unit 33 displays information about the small winning combination. In step S299, segment data corresponding to the winning combination of the winning flag 2 is set (step S299), segment data corresponding to the push order information 2 is set (step S300), and the process proceeds to step S301. Thereby, the first game information display unit 33 displays information about the special prize.

  In addition, when not in the AT state, the push order and the winning combination are notified only when the push order is forward push or no push order. In other cases, the blank display is used. Instead of this, a notification of deviation may be performed. The segment data may be acquired from a table or set by program logic.

[Main processing]
Next, processing by the effect control device 300 will be described. The main process shown in FIG. 26 is that the CPU 311 reads and executes the control program for the effect control process stored in the PROM 321 when the slot machine 1 is turned on and the effect control device 300 is turned on. Is started. This main process includes a process that is performed only when the power is turned on and a loop process that is repeatedly executed.

  First, as power-on processing, interrupts are prohibited (step S501), the built-in RAM is set valid (step S502), and the CPU is initialized (step S503). Next, the watchdog timer is started (step S504), the sound source LSI 314 is initialized (step S505), and the VDP 312 is initialized (step S506).

  Thereafter, an interrupt is permitted (step S507), checksum calculation processing is performed (step S508), and it is determined whether the calculated checksum matches the backup value in the checksum area (step S509). If they match (step S509; Y), that is, if they are backed up correctly, the process proceeds to step S511. If they do not match (step S509; N), that is, if they are not backed up correctly, the backup section storing the backup information is cleared (step S510), and the process proceeds to step S511.

  In step S511, the lamp control area is initialized (step S511), the watchdog timer is cleared (step S512), and frame synchronization processing is performed (step S513). In the frame synchronization process, a frame synchronization process related to game management, a frame synchronization process related to sound control, a sound code output process, an LED control data output process, a random number update process, and the like are performed.

  Thereafter, as a loop process, first, the watchdog timer is cleared (step S514), the interrupt is permitted (step S515), the frame synchronization process is performed (step S516), and the watchdog timer is cleared (step S517). Next, a game management main process for controlling various devices in the effect control device 300 is performed (step S518), a lamp & sound & image editing process for setting the effect mode is performed (step S519), and the effect button 10 is displayed. The effect button input process (step S520) for performing the corresponding process based on the input signal based on the operation is performed, and the process returns to step S514.

[Game management main processing]
FIG. 27 shows the game management main process (step S518) shown in the main process. In this game management main process, first, the delay (wait time) of the distribution of the effect control code which is the control information transmitted to the various devices in the effect control device 300 is set (step S531), and the previous effect control code setting process is performed. The effect control code saved at step S522 is distributed (step S522), and it is determined whether all the effect control codes are distributed (step S533).

  If all the effect control codes are not distributed (step S533; N), the process returns to step S532. When all the effect control codes are distributed (step S533; Y), a command control process for performing a process related to the command received from the game control apparatus 100 is performed (step S534), and the effect control for setting the effect control code is performed. The code setting process is performed (step S535). Thereafter, an AT control process for controlling effects related to the AT state (specific game state) is performed, and the game management main process is terminated.

  The production control code includes a sound code for controlling the sound source LSI 314, a lamp code as a source of LED control data for controlling the I2C, an image code for controlling the VDP 312 and the like as the game progresses. Control is performed by setting an effect control code and transmitting it to various devices in the effect control device 300.

[Command control processing]
FIG. 28 shows the command control process (step S534) shown in the game management main process. In this command control process, first, no command is set as the analysis command (step S551), and it is determined whether the analysis read index matches the analysis write index (step S552). If they match (step S552; Y), the process proceeds to step S556. In this case, there is no command to be processed. If they do not match (step S552; N), the reception command is loaded from the analysis buffer corresponding to the analysis read index (step S553), and the loaded reception command is set as the analysis command (step S554).

  Next, the analysis read index is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 127 (step S555), the analysis command is saved as an execution command (step S556), and it is determined whether the execution command has no command (step S557). ). If the execution command is no command (step S557; Y), the command control process is terminated. In this case, it is determined that they do not match in the process of step S552. If the execution command is not a command (step S557; N), a command execution process that performs a process corresponding to the command is performed (step S558), and the process returns to step S551. In the command execution process, an effect control code which is control information to be transmitted to various devices in the effect control device 300 is set based on the information transmitted from the game control device 100. Thereby, the operation setting of various devices based on the information transmitted from the game control device 100 is performed.

[Stage Setting Value Information Processing]
FIG. 29 shows the step set value information processing performed in the command execution process (step S558) in the command control process. In this step set value information processing, first, it is determined whether or not step set value information is received as a command (step S561). The stage setting value information is information transmitted when the game control apparatus 100 is turned on or when the stage setting value is changed (steps S20 and S56).

  If this step set value information has not been received (step S561; N), the step set value information processing ends. Further, when the stage set value information is received (step S561; Y), the stage set value information is saved (step S562), an available effect corresponding to the stage set value information is selected (step S563), and the stage is set. The set value information processing ends.

  FIG. 30 shows the effects that can be used in accordance with the stage setting value information and the selection ratio thereof. There are five types of effects A to E that can be used here. The contents of these effects A to E are effects displayed on the image display device 3 (including effects themes, individual effects, backgrounds, characters, etc.), sound, music flowing during the special game state ST20 and the specific game state ST30, Although any of the light emission mode of LED or these coupling | bonding may be sufficient, it is preferable that a player can identify each of production | production AE.

  In the case of the settings 1 to 3, all the effects A to E can be used. When the setting is 4, all of the effects A to E can be used at a rate of 80%, and only the effects A to D can be selected at a rate of 20%. When the setting is 5, all of the effects A to E can be used at a rate of 60%, only the effects A to D can be used at a rate of 20%, and only the effects A and E can be used at a rate of 20%. Can be used. When the setting is 6, all of the effects A to E can be used at a rate of 40%, only the effects A to D can be used at a rate of 20%, and only the effects A and E can be used at a rate of 20%. Can be used, and only the effect A can be used at a rate of 20%.

  In this way, by changing the combination of effects that can be used according to the stage setting value, the player can guess the stage setting value from the effect to be executed. For example, when the ratio of the production D is high, it can be estimated that the possibility of setting 4 is high. Further, when the ratio of the production E is high, it can be estimated that the possibility of setting 5 is high. Moreover, when the ratio of the production A is high, it can be estimated that the possibility of setting 6 is high. Here, none of the effects is definitively notified of the stage setting value, but an effect that clearly indicates the stage setting value is provided, for example, an effect that can be selected only when the setting is 6 is provided. Also good.

[Production control code setting process]
FIG. 31 shows the effect control code setting process (step S535) shown in the game management main process. In the effect control code setting process, first, the sound code set in the command execution process (step S558) is saved in the buffer (step S571), and the ramp code set in the command execution process (step S558) is saved in the buffer (step S571). Step S572).

  Next, the image code set in the command execution process (step S558) is saved in the buffer (step S573), and output control of the interface board 2 (not shown) that outputs a test signal is performed (step S574), and the effect control code The setting process ends.

[Command reception interrupt processing]
FIG. 32 shows command reception interrupt processing. In this command reception interrupt process, it is first determined whether the INT signal is on (step S601). If it is on (step S601; Y), the command is input and saved as the first command (step S601). S602), a predetermined wait time (for example, 20 us) is set (step S604). If not on (step S601; N), 0000H is saved as the first command (step S603), and a predetermined wait time (for example, 20 us) is set (step S604). Thereafter, the same process is performed as the second and third reception processes (steps S605 to S611), and it is determined whether the results of the three receptions are all the same value (step S612).

  If the results of the three receptions are not all the same value (step S612; N), the received command is regarded as invalid and the command reception interrupt process is terminated. If all three reception results have the same value (step S612; Y), it is determined whether the value of the received command is other than 0000H (step S613). If the value of the received command is not other than 0000H (step S613; N), the received command is regarded as invalid and the command reception interrupt process is terminated.

  If the value of the received command is other than 0000H (step S613; Y), the received command buffer address corresponding to the reception write index is calculated (step S614). The command is saved at a later address (step S615). Thereafter, the reception write index is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 127 (step S616), the value of the timer counter (hardware) is set as a random number seed (step S617), and the command reception interrupt process is terminated.

[V-Sync interrupt processing]
In FIG. 33, V for processing related to V-Sync, such as a 7-segment display such as the second game information display unit 40 and the second game medium information display unit 44, and the image display device 3, etc. -Indicates Sync interrupt handling. In this V-Sync interrupt process, first, the frame synchronization counter is updated by +1 (step S631), and it is determined whether the frame synchronization counter is 2 or more (step S632).

  When the frame synchronization counter is not 2 or more (step S632; N), the process proceeds to step S635. If the frame synchronization counter is 2 or more (step S632; Y), the frame synchronization counter is set to 0 (step S633), the V-Sync flag is set (step S634), and the process proceeds to step S635. . In step S635, command copy processing for copying the contents of the reception command buffer to the analysis command buffer is performed (step S635), and it is determined whether the V-Sync flag is set (step S636).

  If the V-Sync flag is not set (step S636; N), the process proceeds to step S641 without editing image data or the like. If the V-Sync flag is set (step S636; Y), 7SEG data storage processing is performed (step S637), and 7SEG data editing processing is performed (step S638). The 7SEG data is display data on a 7-segment display such as the second game information display unit 40 and the second game medium information display unit 44. In the 7SEG data editing process (step S638), the display data is edited and the 7SEG data is stored. In the process (step S637), a process for setting the edited display data to be output to the segment LED control circuit 335 is performed.

  Next, image data storage processing is performed (step S639), image data editing processing is performed (step S640), and volume switch input processing for setting the volume based on the input from the volume adjustment SW 338 is performed (step S641). -Terminate the Sync interrupt process. The image data is display data on a liquid crystal display device such as the image display device 3. The display data is edited in the image data editing process (step S640), and the edited display is displayed in the image data storage process (step S639). Processing for setting data to be output to the VDP 312 is performed.

[7SEG data editing process]
FIG. 34 shows the 7SEG data editing process (step S638) shown in the V-Sync interrupt process. In this 7 SEG data editing process, first, segment data corresponding to the number of credits based on the information transmitted from the game control device 100 as the process related to the display on the second credit number display unit 11 of the second game medium information display unit 44. Is set (step S661), and the set segment data is saved in the segment data area of the second credit number display unit 11 (step S662).

  Next, as processing related to display on the second payout amount display unit 13 of the second game medium information display unit 44, blank display segment data is set (step S663), and it is determined whether the reel 6 is rotating. (Step S664). If the reel 6 is rotating (step S664; Y), the set segment data is saved in the segment data area of the second payout number display unit 13 (step S669). In this case, blank display is set.

  If the reel 6 is not rotating (step S664; N), it is determined whether the step set value is being changed (step S665). When the step set value is being changed (step S665; Y), the process proceeds to step S669. In this case, blank display is set. If the stage set value is not being changed (step S665; N), it is determined whether there is medal payout information from the game control device 100 (step S667). If there is no medal payout information (step S667; N). Proceeds to step S669. In this case, blank display is set. If there is medal payout information (step S667; Y), segment data corresponding to the medal payout information is set (step S668), and the process proceeds to step S669. In this case, the display of the number of payouts is set. Note that the second payout number display unit 13 may display an error regarding the same as the first payout number display unit 32b. Next, a second game state display unit display data editing process for performing processing related to display on the second game information display unit 40 is performed (step S670), and the 7SEG data editing process is terminated.

[Second Game State Display Unit Display Data Editing Process]
FIG. 35 shows the second game state display unit display data editing process (step S670) shown in the 7SEG data editing process. In the second game state display portion display data editing process, first, blank display segment data is set (step S671), and it is determined whether the reel 6 is rotating (step S672). If the reel 6 is not rotating (step S672; N), the set segment data is saved in the segment data area of the second game information display unit 40 (step S682). In this case, blank display is set.

  If the reel 6 is rotating (step S672; Y), it is determined whether a winning combination / push order command for the current game has been received (step S673). In step S673; N), the process proceeds to step S682. In this case, blank display is set. If it has been received (step S673; Y), it is determined whether it is in the AT state (specific game state) (step S674). If it is in the AT state (step S674; Y), the process proceeds to step S676. Transition. If not in the AT state (step S674; N), it is determined whether the push order is forward push (left middle right order) or no push order (step S675). When the push order is forward push or no push order (step S675; Y), the process proceeds to step S676. If the push order is not forward push or no push order (step S675; N), the process proceeds to step S682. In this case, blank display is set. That is, when not in the AT state, the pressing order and the winning combination are notified only when the pressing order is forward pressing or no pressing order.

  In step S676, it is determined whether or not the winning information 1 corresponding to the winning flag 1 in the game control device 100 is not winning (missing) (step S676). When the winning information 1 is not no win (out of step) (step S676; N), the process proceeds to step S678. Further, when the winning information 1 is not winning (missing) (step S676; Y), it is determined whether the winning information 2 corresponding to the winning flag 2 in the game control device 100 is not winning (missing) ( Step S677). When the winning information 2 is not winning (out of the game) (step S677; Y), the process proceeds to step S678. Further, when the winning information 2 is not winning (out of focus) (step S677; N), the process proceeds to step S680. The winning information 1 is information on a small prize winning, and the winning information 2 is information on a special winning. If a small winning combination and a special winning combination are won simultaneously, the small winning combination is controlled to be given priority over the special winning, and accordingly, the display on the second game information display unit 40 also corresponds to this. Display.

  In step S678, segment data corresponding to the winning combination of the winning information 1 is set (step S678), and segment data corresponding to the push order notification information 1 corresponding to the push order information 1 in the game control device 100 is set ( Step S678) and the process proceeds to Step S682. Thereby, the second game information display unit 40 displays information about the small role winning. In step S680, segment data corresponding to the winning combination of the winning information 2 is set (step S680), and segment data corresponding to the pressing order notification information 2 corresponding to the pressing order information 2 in the game control device 100 is set. (Step S681), the process proceeds to Step S682. Thereby, information about the special prize is displayed on the second game information display unit 40.

  Next, display start and end timings in the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 will be described. As shown in FIG. 36, the display on the first game information display unit 33 is started after the start lever operation (t11). Here, it is the timing (t12) when the internal lottery is performed after the start lever operation (t11) is performed and the reel 6 starts to rotate. In addition, at the timing (t12) when the reel 6 starts to rotate, a winning combination notification command for notifying the stop order and winning combination is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 receives this command. Based on the reception, display on the image display device 3 and the second game information display unit 40 is started (t13).

  The first game information display unit 33 can start notification if the internal lottery is over, and the second game information display unit 40 can start notification after receiving the winning combination notification command. The timing may be started at any timing after the timing at which notification can be started. However, the display on the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 is preferably started before the timing (t14) at which the reel 6 is rotated at a constant speed and can be stopped. .

  Further, the end of the display on the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 is the stop timing of all reels 6 (t15). By stopping the notification at a timing when the presence or absence of a winning is confirmed by stopping all reels and the notification is not necessary, it is possible to save power and to prevent deterioration of the 7-segment display.

  The display end timing in the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 may be other than the stop timing of all the reels 6. As shown in FIG. 37, for example, when there is a medal payout associated with the establishment of a prize, the timing (t27) when the medal payout ends may be used. By doing so, it is possible to confirm the winning combination and the number of payouts. Further, even when part or all of the payout is not completed due to a medal payout error, it is possible to check the remaining payout number. If no winning is achieved or a winning without payout is established, the stop timing of all reels (t26) may be set, or a predetermined time after the stop timing of all reels 6.

  The end timing may be the start operation of the next game. Examples of the start operation include insertion of medals, operation timings of the 1 bet button 31 and the max bet button 17 (t21, t28), and start lever operation timing (t22). By doing so, it is possible to secure time for confirming a missing combination when a combination is missed.

  The timing at which the next game notification is started may be set as the end timing. In this case, it can be said that the display is switched. In this case, the display may be ended when a predetermined time elapses without starting the next game after the game ends. Moreover, since there is a possibility that it is difficult for the player to recognize simply by switching, a blank display period may be provided between the end and start of the notification. Alternatively, a blinking display may be performed when the display is started.

  In addition, it is good also as timing (t23) when stop operation became possible, timing (t24) of 1st stop operation, and timing (t25) of 2nd stop operation. If the game is terminated at these timings, the player performs a stop operation based on the presumption or the memory before the stop operation, and the game performance can be improved. It should be noted that the stop may be ended at the timing (t24) of the first stop operation only in the case of two options in which only the reel 6 performing the first stop operation is notified as the stop order. Also, the second stop operation timing (t25) may be ended only when the winning combination is not missed due to the stop operation timing. If the stop order is not followed, the notification may be terminated at that time.

  From the above, a plurality of reels 6 capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, and a game control means (game control device 100) capable of executing an internal lottery for each execution of a game accompanied by a variable display of the plurality of reels 6. And a plurality of stop operation sections (reel stop buttons 24) for individually displaying and stopping the plurality of reels 6, and the result of the game that is stopped and displayed by the operation of the plurality of stop operation sections is won by internal lottery. In the slot pattern 1 corresponding to the winning combination, in the slot machine 1 where the winning of the winning combination is established, display means (first game information display section 33) that is controlled by the game control means and can display information on the result of the internal lottery. ), And the winning combination in the internal lottery includes a specific combination in which winning is achieved by stopping a plurality of reels in a predetermined stopping order. The lighting mode can notify the winning combination in the internal lottery and the predetermined stop order for establishing the winning combination, and the notification on the display means is terminated when a predetermined notification end condition is satisfied. It will be like that.

  Therefore, since the game winning means can be notified of the winning combination in the internal lottery and the predetermined stop order for establishing the winning combination, normal games can be executed. In addition, since the stop order can be notified by the lighting modes of the plurality of light emitting units, notification can be performed by simple display, the configuration of the display means can be simplified, and an increase in control burden can be prevented. Since the notification on the display unit is terminated when a predetermined notification end condition is satisfied, the notification can be performed only for a necessary period. Here, in addition to a 7-segment display in which 7 light emitters are arranged in an 8-character shape, the display means includes a 7-segment display in a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, and 7 light-emitting portions are formed in an 8-character shape. In addition, a display in which a plurality of light emitting units are arranged in other arrangements, a display in which a plurality of LEDs are arranged in a matrix, a display in which a plurality of LEDs are arranged in an arbitrary shape, and the like are also included.

  Further, the notification end condition is that all the reels 6 are stopped. Therefore, the notification can be terminated based on the fact that the winning combination is confirmed for the winning combination in the internal lottery.

  The notification end condition is that all the reels 6 are stopped when the game medium is not paid out, and the payout is ended when the game medium is paid out. Therefore, the correspondence between the result of the internal lottery and the payout can be confirmed.

  Further, the notification end condition is that a predetermined time has elapsed after all the reels 6 have stopped. Therefore, the result of the internal lottery can be confirmed after all the reels 6 are stopped.

  In addition, the notification end condition is established based on the start operation of the next game of the notification target game, the notification on the display means is ended, and the notification about the next game is started. Become. Therefore, since the notification on the display means is ended based on the start operation of the next game of the notification target game and the notification about the next game is started, the notification corresponding to the game can be performed. .

  FIG. 38 shows the transmission timing of the winning combination notification command. The winning combination notification command, which is information on the winning combination and pressing order, is first sent to the effect control device 300 at the timing (t32) when the internal lottery is performed after the start lever operation (t31) and the reel 6 starts to rotate. Sent. Thereafter, it is also transmitted when there is a first stop operation (t33), when there is a second stop operation (t34), and when there is a third stop operation (t35). As described above, the winning combination and push order information is transmitted to the production control device 300 for each stop operation, so that even if the winning combination notification command is missed before, the production control device 300 wins the winning combination and the pushing order. Will be able to grasp. Therefore, for example, when the winning combination notification command is missed at the start of rotation of the reel 6, the display on the second game information display unit 40 can be started from the subsequent reception timing of the winning combination notification command. In addition, since the command is received a plurality of times, it is possible to determine the validity of the command in the effect control apparatus 300 by comparing the contents of the command a plurality of times.

  FIG. 39 shows another example of the transmission mode of the winning combination notification command. In this example, at the timing (t42) at which the internal lottery is performed after the start lever operation (t41) and the reel 6 starts to rotate, transmission of the winning combination notification command to the effect control device 300 is started. Until there is a stop operation (t43), transmission is intermittently performed a plurality of times. As described above, the winning combination notification command is transmitted a plurality of times at the start of the game, so that it is possible to prevent the game from being missed. In addition, it is possible to determine the validity of the command in the effect control device 300 by comparing the command contents of a plurality of times.

  The winning combination notification command is also transmitted when there is a first stop operation (t43), when there is a second stop operation (t44), and when there is a third stop operation (t45). Of course, the winning combination notification command is intermittently transmitted a plurality of times until the second stop operation (t44) or the third stop operation (t45) from the timing (t42) at which the reel 6 starts to rotate. You may do it. That is, the winning combination notification command may be transmitted intermittently until a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number of transmissions are completed after the start of transmission.

  From the above, a plurality of reels 6 capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, and a game control means (game control device 100) capable of executing an internal lottery for each execution of a game accompanied by a variable display of the plurality of reels 6. And a plurality of stop operation sections (reel stop buttons 24) for individually displaying and stopping the plurality of reels 6, and the result of the game that is stopped and displayed by the operation of the plurality of stop operation sections is won by internal lottery. In the stop symbol mode corresponding to the winning combination, in the slot machine 1 where the winning combination of the winning combination is established, the game control means provides information regarding the result of the internal lottery at the time of starting the game and operating the stop operating unit. It is transmitted to the effect control means for controlling the effect based on the information from the game control means.

  Therefore, the information related to the result of the internal lottery is transmitted to the effect control means for controlling the effect based on the information from the game control means at the start of the game and when the stop operation unit is operated. Information can be transmitted, and normal games can be executed.

  In addition, the winning combination in the internal lottery includes a specific winning combination in which a plurality of reels 6 are stopped in a predetermined stopping order, and winning is achieved, and the game control means includes the winning combination in the internal lottery and the corresponding winning combination. Information on the predetermined stop order for establishment is transmitted to the effect control means when the game is started and when the stop operation unit is operated. Therefore, information can be reliably transmitted to the effect control means, and a normal game can be executed.

  In addition, an effect display device (second game information display unit 40) that is controlled by the effect control means and can display information is provided, and the effect control means displays information on the result of the internal lottery based on the information from the game control means. The notification can be made by display on the effect display device. Therefore, necessary information can be notified to the player. In particular, even if information is missed, it is possible to make a notification based on information transmitted again thereafter.

[Direction button input processing]
FIG. 40 shows the effect button input process (step S520) in the main process shown in FIG. In this effect button input process, first, it is determined whether the effect button 10 is in an effective period (step S701). The effective period of the effect button 10 is a period during which a corresponding process can be performed based on the operation of the effect button 10, for example, when the operation of the effect button 10 is requested in the effect being executed, When it is possible to accept a change in the production based on the operation of the production button 10, a state in which game history information or the like can be displayed based on the operation of the production button 10 is included.

  If the effect button 10 is not in the effective period (step S701; N), the effect button input process is terminated. If it is during the effective period of the effect button 10 (step S701; Y), it is determined whether there is an input from the effect button 10 (step S702). If there is no input from the effect button 10 (step S702; N), the effect button input process is terminated. If there is an input from the effect button 10 (step S702; Y), it is determined whether or not the effect can be changed based on the operation of the effect button 10 (step S703).

  If it is not in the state where the effect can be changed (step S703; N), the effect reflection process is performed (step S705), and the effect button input process is terminated. In the effect reflection process, the operation of the effect button 10 is reflected according to the current situation. For example, when the operation of the effect button 10 is requested in the effect being executed, a change in the effect according to the operation of the effect button 10 is set. Further, when it is possible to display game history information or the like based on the operation of the effect button 10, the history information or the like is displayed based on the operation of the effect button 10.

  On the other hand, when it is in the state where the effect can be changed (step S703; Y), an effect is selected from the available effects and set (step S704), and the effect button input process is terminated. The usable effects are combinations of effects selected according to the step set values as described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30, and one effect is selected and set from the combinations of effects. In this way, by making it possible to change the production by the player's operation, the stage setting value can be estimated from the production change mode.

  The selection of effects in step S704 may be arbitrarily selected by the player from the available effects. For example, when the effects A to D are selected as the usable effects, the options of the effects A to D may be displayed, and the player may select an arbitrary effect by operating the effect button 10.

  Further, the selection of effects in step S704 may be performed by lottery from among available effects. For example, when the effects A to D are selected as usable effects, one effect is selected from the effects A to D by lottery. In this case, the lottery may be performed by excluding the currently set effects. Furthermore, the selection ratio of each effect may be varied. If this selection ratio is varied according to the stage setting value, the stage setting value can also be estimated from here. That is, the stage setting value can be estimated from the respective information in the two-stage selection of the combination selection and the selection of one effect.

  In addition, the selection of effects in step S704 may be performed according to a predetermined order from among the available effects. For example, when the effects A to D are selected as usable effects, the effects are changed in the order of A → B → C → D → A. In this case, the selection order of each effect may be varied according to the step set value.

  It should be noted that the period in which the production changeable state in which the production can be changed based on the operation of the production button 10 can be arbitrarily set, and the production changeable state may be always set, or the production change is performed when certain banning conditions are satisfied. It may be possible. For example, when a certain number of games are executed or when a certain amount of time has elapsed, when a date and time managed by the RTC 338 that manages the actual date and time becomes a predetermined date and time, The production changeable state may be started when the acquirable points reach a predetermined value. In addition, when the specific game state ST30 is started, when the specific game state ST30 is continued for a predetermined period, or when the special game state ST20 is started, the effect changeable state may be started.

  Furthermore, it is preferable to set these conditions so that the step set values are not grasped in a short time after the opening of the amusement store. For example, it is assumed that 5000 games are executed or 10 hours have passed since the power is turned on, or the time is 21 o'clock. Further, as the time since the power is turned on, the step set value may be easily estimated. For example, in the case where the selection ratio of usable effects varies according to the stage setting value, the selection ratio is varied as time elapses after the power is turned on, and the selection ratio of the effect A is increased as the stage setting value is higher. You may make it raise gradually. Similarly, as the duration of the specific gaming state becomes longer, it is possible to make it easier to estimate the stage setting value.

  In addition, when an effect is selected, a combination of usable effects may or may not be presented. When presenting, only the effects that can be used among the effects A to E may be presented, or the usable effects may be clearly indicated after presenting all of them. By presenting a combination of usable effects, the player becomes a clue to guess the step set value, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, although the stage setting value can be estimated by the selection mode of the effect during the game, the stage setting value may be estimated by the selection mode of the effect during the customer waiting state where the game is not being played.

  Moreover, you may make it re-select the combination of usable effects by establishment of the conditions similar to the start conditions of the effect changeable state mentioned above. Also in this case, the selection may be performed at the selection ratio shown in FIG. 30 or may be performed at a selection ratio different from this, but the selection ratio may be set according to the step set value. preferable.

  In addition, when re-selecting the usable effect, the player may be presented with an option different from the selection of the usable effect, and the selection ratio of the usable effect may differ depending on the selection result of the option. May be selected according to the step set value. That is, the content of the first option differs depending on the step set value, and the selection ratio of the usable effect that is the second option differs according to the selection result of the first option, and the selection ratio of the usable selection is also Select ratio according to the step set value. As a result, two stages are selected according to the stage setting value. In this case, when the player does not select the first option, the selection ratio of the usable effects may be set to the selection ratio shown in FIG.

  In addition, in the game control device 100, the range of change from the stop operation of the reel 6 may be selectable at a selection ratio corresponding to the step set value. Then, the effect control device 300 may determine an effect for selecting or setting an available effect based on the change range instead of the step set value information. Further, although the effect button 10 is only a push button, a plurality of types of buttons such as a cross key and a push button may be provided. The effect button 10 may operate (pop out, vibrate, etc.).

  From the above, a plurality of reels 6 capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, a game control means (game control device 100) capable of executing an internal lottery for each execution of a game accompanied by a variable display of the plurality of reels 6, and In a gaming machine (slot machine 1) provided with effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the effect of a game, the game control means selects a probability value used for internal lottery from a plurality of types of probability values. A setting means (game control device 100) that can be set is provided, and the effect control means can determine a combination of effects that can be selected from a plurality of types of effects according to the probability value set by the setting means. It becomes. Therefore, it is possible to infer the stage setting value from the combination of effects, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, an operation means (effect button 10) that can be operated by the player is provided, and the effect control means can set one effect to be executed according to the operation of the operation means, from the combinations of effects that can be selected. Will be. Therefore, it is possible to estimate the step set value according to the player's operation, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above, and the following configuration may be provided. For example, a multiple symbol that functions as any of a plurality of symbols may be arranged as a symbol of the reel 6, and in particular, a multiple symbol that functions as a symbol that needs to be set for winning a prize, such as a watermelon symbol or a cherry symbol. It may be arranged.

  Further, the change range may be different depending on the symbols in the same reel 6. For example, a replay symbol or bell symbol may have a change range of 5 frames, and a watermelon symbol or cherry symbol may have a change range of 0 frames.

  Further, when the change range is set to a change range smaller than the normal case shown in FIG. 23A or when the change range is 0 frame, the target winning can be established. You may make it provide a privilege with respect to a player. As benefits, presentation of information suggesting stage setting values, suggestion that there is a right to execute a specific gaming state ST30, suggesting that special winnings have been carried over, suggesting that it is a high probability state ST12 , Execution of special effects and the like. These suggestions are made by the image display device 3, the LED, the sound, the reel 6 backlight, and the like.

  Further, the watermelon winning or cherry winning may be established in any of a plurality of stop orders of two or more, and the change range may be varied depending on the stop order. In other words, the difficulty level of establishment may be varied depending on the stop order so that the winning combination that can be established in one game may differ. For example, one winning combination can be established if the stop order is middle, right, left or left, right, or middle, and if the stop order is one, the change range is 5 frames, and the other In the stop order, the change range is set to 0 frames. In the ART state, a single winning can be established regardless of the stop order, but it may fall to the AT state or the RT state if it is not in the predetermined stop order.

  In addition, one winning combination can be established in any of the six stop orders, but if the specific stop order is one of these stop orders, the change range of 5 frames is set for all reels, and the specific stop order is set. In other stop orders, the change range may be less than 5 frames (for example, 0 frames). For example, when the stop order of left, middle, and right is the specific stop order, the change range is set to 0 frames when it is determined that the specific stop order is not included. That is, when the stop operation is performed in the right, middle, and left stop order, the change range is set to 0 frames from the stop operation of the first right reel 6c, and the change also occurs in the subsequent stop operations of the middle reel 6b and the left reel 6a. The range is 0 frames. Further, when the stop operation is performed in the left, right, and middle stop orders, it is still unknown whether or not the specific stop order is still in the stage of the first left reel 6a stop operation, so the change range is 5 frames. The range of change from the next operation of the right reel 6c is 0 frame.

  In this way, one winning combination can be treated as if it was a winning that could not be established unless it was in a specific stop order, and the player's skill even if not operated in a specific stop order Therefore, there is a possibility that the winning combination will be established, and it is possible to have an unprecedented game. In addition, when a push order hitting game that does not notify all or part of the specific stop order is performed, the player who is given the push order can be given a privilege that it is easy to establish a winning combination. Even a player who has not been awarded can have the possibility of obtaining the same prize value, which can improve the interest and prevent the player from suffering a great disadvantage. Further, the specific stop order in one game is not limited to one and may be plural.

  In addition, a winning combination that requires an award such as a watermelon winning or a cherry winning, a winning combination that cannot be established without a predetermined stopping order, or a winning that makes it difficult to win if it is not in a specific stopping order as described above. If the winning combination could not be established when the winning combination was won internally, the winning combination that was supposed to be achieved by operating the reel 6 by generating a freeze state after all the reels 6 were stopped. The symbol combination may be shown. Such an operation may be performed for all winning combinations, or may be performed for only some winning combinations, for example, when a replay winning is achieved without a cherry winning being achieved. As described above, it may be performed only when the same prize value is given.

  Moreover, you may make it alert | report the timing of the stop operation for establishing a prize about the symbol which needs pressing. This notification is performed by display on the image display device 3, LED, blinking of the backlight of the reel 6, voice, or the like. In the notification of the timing of the stop operation, it may be notified when the target symbol reaches the stop position for establishing a prize, or the target symbol can be stopped at the stop position for establishing a prize. You may alert | report that it exists in a certain change range. The change range may be the change range that is applied when the stop operation is performed this time, or may be the narrowest range of applicable change ranges (3 frames for cherry winning, 1 frame for watermelon winning). good. Further, the notification period may be limited, for example, a period from when all the reels 6 are rotated at a constant speed and can be stopped to when the reels 6 rotate a predetermined number of times. The operation may be performed during a period after the stop operation until the reel 6 rotates a predetermined number of times.

  In addition, the type of special winning or small part winning that has been established, the stop operation timing of the reel 6 such as whether or not the stop operation has been performed when a specific symbol is at a specific position, and a game separate from the game by the reel 6 The subsequent change range may be set according to the result of the above. For example, in the specific gaming state ST30 performed after the end of the special gaming state ST20 based on the establishment of the SBB winning, the change range is 5 frames, and in the specific gaming state ST30 performed after the end of the special gaming state ST20 based on the establishment of the NBB winning a prize. The range is set to 3 frames, and the change range is set to 0 frame in the specific game state ST30 performed after the end of the special game state ST20 based on the establishment of the RB winning.

  In the above-described embodiment, the change range different from other winnings can be set for the watermelon winning or the cherry winning, but the changing range may be set individually for other winning combinations. For example, for the special replay 1 winning and the special replay 2 winning, the change range at the time of stopping the reels 6 may be set individually. Moreover, even if it is the same winning combination, the change range may be different. For example, in the Bell 1 winning, a Bell 1 winning in which the change range of each reel 6 is 5 frames and a Bell 1 winning in which the changing range of each reel 6 is 0 frame may be provided.

  In addition, as in the case of special replay 1 winning and special replay 2 winning, if a part of symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is common to other winning combinations, the winning combination is not established in a predetermined stop order. If not, the reel 6 to be stopped first may be the reel 6 having a common symbol. For example, in the case of the special replay 1 winning and the special replay 2 winning, since the symbol of the middle reel 6b is a replay, the middle reel 6b is set as the first stop reel. By doing so, it is possible to delay the timing at which which winning is determined, and to improve the interest of the game. In particular, if a winning combination with a part of the symbols that make up the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is selected and won, the winning combination established by the player's skill will change, further enhancing the interest of the game. Can be made.

  In addition, a winning combination in which a part of symbols constituting a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination is common to other winning combinations can be established even if it is not in a predetermined stopping order, and a stopping order other than the predetermined stopping order In this case, the change range may be small and it may be difficult to establish. In addition, for the reels 6 that are common symbols, a change range in which the common symbols can be stopped is always set, and for the other reels 6, the change range may be narrower than the reels 6 that are common symbols. . For example, in the case of special replay 1 win and special replay 2 win, a change range in which replay can be stopped is always set for the middle reel 6b, and the change range is narrower than the middle reel 6b for the other reels 6. May be.

  In addition, when a small winning combination that can increase the difference number as an ending condition of the specific gaming state ST30 is internally won, it is added depending on whether or not the state of establishment of the small winning combination satisfies the notification condition. The notification timing of the difference number may be different. For example, when the small winning prize that can be added to increase the difference number as an ending condition for the specific gaming state ST30 is internally won, the number of drawn-in frames when the third stop reel is stopped is within a predetermined number of frames ( For example, when the notification condition of 0 frames is satisfied, the difference number to be added immediately when the small role winning is established is notified, and when the notification condition is not satisfied, the difference is added at the timing after the next game. You may make it alert | report the difference sheet number. The case where the notification condition is not satisfied includes not only the case where the small role winning cannot be established but also the case where the small role winning is established but is established by drawing more than a predetermined number of drawn frames. Note that the notification condition of the added difference number can be arbitrarily set.

  Further, as described above, when the notification of the added difference number is the timing after the next game, and the notification has not yet been performed, the additional number is newly added to increase the difference number as the end condition of the specific gaming state ST30. If the winning condition is fulfilled and the notification conditions are met, the difference in the number of bonuses due to the establishment of the small role winning and the additional carry-over of the notification will be carried out. The difference number may be notified. In this case, notification may be made so that the difference number added due to the establishment of the small role winning can be distinguished from the difference number added when the notification is carried over, or may be added and notified.

  Moreover, you may make it alert | report the set change range. Any type of notification may be used, but the number of frames in the change range may be clearly displayed or suggested by the image display device 3, sound, or LED. Further, although the change range is not notified or suggested in advance, the change range may be notified or suggested by the image display device 3, sound, or LED during the stop operation. For example, a higher sound may be output during a stop operation as the change range is larger. Furthermore, not the change range but the number of frames actually changed at the time of the stop operation (the number of slips) may be notified or suggested by the image display device 3, voice, or LED.

  Further, although the change range is individually set for each reel 6, only the upper limit value of the change range usable in one game may be set, and the stop position of each reel 6 may be changed within this range. For example, if the upper limit is set to 10 frames in one game, and the first stop reel is stopped by changing 4 frames, the change range of the remaining 6 frames can be used, and then the second stop When the reel is stopped by changing five frames, the remaining one frame change range can be used when the third stop reel is stopped.

  The upper limit value of the change range can be set according to the gaming state, the winning combination internally, the lottery result for determining the upper limit value, and the like. Moreover, you may make it alert | report or suggest the set upper limit and the remaining change range. Further, when there is a remaining change range for the game at the end of one game, the game may be carried over after the next game.

  Furthermore, the maximum change range for each reel 6 shown in FIG. 23 can be applied at the same time. For example, in the case of a temper including watermelon B in a watermelon prize, it changes even if the remaining change range is 2 or more. The range is 1. On the other hand, when the temper is made only with watermelon A in the watermelon winning, but the remaining change range is 4 or less, the change range is set to the value of the remaining change range. In other words, the smaller one of the remaining change range and the change range corresponding to the reel 6 to be stopped is applied.

  In FIGS. 23B and 23C, the change range is set according to the stop order. However, the change range may be set at the position of the reel 6 as in FIG. 23A. . For example, the change range is 5 frames for the left reel 6a and the middle reel 6b, and the change range is 0 frame for the right reel 6c. By setting the change range at the position of the reel 6 in this way, the difficulty level of establishment of the winning combination that needs to be pushed and is not established unless the stop order is determined changes depending on the selected stop order. , You can improve the fun of the game.

  That is, when the right reel 6c is selected as the first stop reel, it may stop at any of the upper, middle, and lower positions, so that a stop in a range of substantially three frames is allowed. Further, when the right reel 6c is selected as the second stop reel, the range is limited to any one of 1 to 3 frames depending on the stop mode of the first stop reel, so that it is selected as the first stop reel. Difficulty is higher than the case. When the right reel 6c is selected as the third stop reel, it is limited to one frame range determined according to the stop mode of the first stop reel and the second stop reel. .

  Further, a fall replay that ends the specific gaming state ST30 as a winning combination may be provided, and the ease of establishment of the fall replay may be changed according to the set value of the change range. For example, as shown in FIGS. 23 (b) and 23 (c), the change range is set according to the gaming state and the stop mode of the other reel 6, or the change range is set at the position of the reel 6 and the stop order as described above. May be specified.

  Next, the execution mode and effects of the specific game state and the special game state will be described. FIG. 41 shows an example of execution modes of the specific game state and the special game state. As shown in FIG. 41A, when a condition for starting the specific game state is satisfied in the specific game state and the normal game state that is not the special game state, the specific game state is started (t51). The specific game state ends when the difference number reaches a predetermined number, and when the condition for starting the specific game state is satisfied, the specific game state can be executed until the difference number reaches 200. In addition, when a condition such as a specific small role winning is established, it is possible to increase the difference number as a condition for ending the specific gaming state.

  Moreover, the advantageous section is started with the start of the specific gaming state. The advantageous section is a period in which one of the specific game state and the special game state is being executed. The number of games executed in this advantageous section is counted, and when the number of games reaches a predetermined number (for example, 1500 games), even if the specific game state or special game state is being executed, these are ended and the normal game state is set. It is supposed to be.

  Thereafter, an internal win is won for a bonus prize during the specific gaming state (t52). Even if there is an internal winning of this bonus winning, the specific game state continues, and the counting of the difference number as the end condition of the specific game state is also continuously performed. When the bonus winning is established in the specific game state, the specific game state is interrupted and the special game state is entered (t53).

  The special game state is ended when the difference number reaches the specified number (t53), but the difference number as the end condition of the special game state is different from the difference number as the end condition of the specific game state. Counted. That is, during the special game state, the counting of the difference number, which is the end condition for the specific game state, is interrupted. As will be described later, the difference number displayed on the image display device 3 is displayed by adding up the specific game state and the special game state. In addition, even if there is a transition from the specific gaming state to the special gaming state, it remains an advantageous section, and the number of games executed in the advantageous section is continuously counted.

  When the special game state ends, the interrupted specific game state is resumed (t54). As a result, the counting of the difference number as the end condition for the specific gaming state is resumed. At this time, the counting is restarted from the difference number at the time when the special game state is interrupted. In addition, when there is an extra accompanying execution of the special gaming state, the difference number increases due to the extra. Further, even if there is a transition from the special game state to the specific game state, it remains the advantageous section, and the number of games executed in the advantageous section is continuously counted.

  When the game progresses in the specific gaming state and the number of games executed in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined number, the specific gaming state ends, the state shifts to the normal gaming state, and the advantageous section ends (t55). Here, the end of the specific gaming state by the difference number is the timing (t56) earlier than this, but the number of games executed in the advantageous section before that has reached the predetermined number (t55), and at this point The gaming state ends.

  FIG. 41B shows a case where the number of games executed in the advantageous section has reached a predetermined number during execution of the special game state that occurred during execution of the specific game state. First, during the execution of the specific game state, a bonus winning is established and the special game state is started (t61). Here, the number of games executed in the advantageous section has reached a predetermined number before the end timing (t63) of the special game state due to the difference number (t63), and at this point the special game state is ended and the normal game state is set. The advantageous section is terminated (t62). Also, the specific game state (t63 to t64) that is interrupted by the start of the special game state and is scheduled to be resumed with the end of the special game state is not executed.

  As shown in FIG. 41B, when the bonus game is won internally in a situation where the special gaming state may be terminated when the number of games executed in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined number, a predetermined timing is set. Then, when the special gaming state is finished, an effect may be made to suggest or notify that the normal gaming state is reached.

  FIG. 42 shows an example of effects in the image display device 3 in the specific game state and the special game state. When the condition for starting the specific game state is established in the specific game state and the normal game state that is not the special game state and the specific game state is started, the start of the specific game state is notified as shown in FIG. It is notified that the tiger mode, which is the effect mode corresponding to the specific gaming state, is started. During the specific game state, as shown in FIG. 42B, an effect mode display 91 indicating the current effect mode is performed, and an accumulated information display 92 indicating the current difference number (acquired number) is displayed. In the cumulative information display 92, the difference number in the specific gaming state and the difference number in the special gaming state are added together and displayed. That is, the difference number in the advantageous section is displayed.

  When the game is started from the state shown in FIG. 42 (b), as shown in FIG. 42 (c), in the cumulative information display 92, three difference sheets are subtracted corresponding to the bet number. Further, here, the bell winning is internally won, and the stop order for establishing the bell winning is shown. When the bell winning is established, the number of payouts is displayed as shown in FIG. 42 (d) and added to the cumulative information display 92 as shown in FIG. 42 (e).

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 42E and 42F, when the watermelon prize and the SBB prize are both won, an indication indicating that the watermelon prize has been won is displayed. When the watermelon winning is established, the number of payouts is displayed as shown in FIG. 42 (f) and added to the cumulative information display 92 as shown in FIG. 42 (h). Here, the bonus winning is internally won and there is a bonus flag, but no notification or effect that the bonus winning can be established is not performed. For this reason, the player can proceed with the game in the specific game state without being aware of the bonus winning.

  Thereafter, the game progresses with the bonus flag present, and a game is started in which the results are not as shown in FIGS. 42 (i) and (j). Since the result is out of order, a bonus winning can be established, and as shown in FIG. 42 (j), a display prompting to aim at the establishment of the SBB winning is performed. This display is performed in the same manner at the same position as the display of the stop order at the time of establishing the small role winning and the display of the type of the small winning combination that has been won internally, so the player can play the specific game without being aware of the bonus winning. The game of the state can be progressed.

  Here, the player is unable to establish a bonus prize, and the game is finished as a result of the deviation and no payout is made. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 42 (k), the payout number is not displayed. The bonus flag is carried over to the next game transition. Then, the game progresses in a state where there is a bonus flag, and a game in which the results are out of place as shown in FIGS. 42 (l) and (m) is started. Since the result is out of order, a bonus winning can be established, and as shown in FIG. 42 (m), a display prompting to aim for the establishment of the SBB winning is performed. Here, the player has established a bonus prize, the specific gaming state is interrupted, and the special gaming state is started.

  When starting the special game state, as shown in FIG. 42 (n), the effect mode display 91 indicating the current effect mode is changed to the display of “super tiger mode” which is the effect mode corresponding to the special game state. Is done. Other than this, no special effect display is performed, and a display similar to the display at the end of the game as shown in FIG. Since the number of payouts due to the establishment of the SBB winning is zero, the number of payouts is not displayed. Further, the accumulated information display 92 takes over the display contents in the specific game state, and the acquired number in the special game state is added to the acquired number in the specific game state. However, internally, the counting of the difference number in the specific gaming state is interrupted, and the counting of the difference number in the special gaming state is started.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 42 (o) to (r), the display mode is the same as that in the specific game state even in the special game state, and a special effect indicating that the game state is in the special game state is not performed. When the special game state is ended and the specific game state is resumed, as shown in FIG. 42 (s), an effect mode display 91 indicating the current effect mode is an effect mode corresponding to the specific game state “tiger”. "Mode" is displayed. Other than this, no special effect display is performed, and a display similar to the display at the end of the game as shown in FIG. In addition, the accumulated information display 92 takes over the display contents in the special game state, and the acquired number in the specific game state is added to the acquired number at the end of the special game state. However, internally, the counting of the difference number in the special gaming state is terminated, and the counting of the difference number in the interrupted specific gaming state is resumed.

  When transitioning between the specific gaming state and the special gaming state, there is no fanfare time for delaying the start of the game at the start of the special gaming state and no ending time for delaying the start of the game at the end. When transitioning between the state and the special game state, the game can be executed at the same interval as the game progresses in the specific game state. In addition, the cumulative information display 92 is displayed even if the game state is shifted between the specific game state and the special game state. The production mode display 91 is also inherited in substantially the same manner. The accumulated value notification unit 92 and the effect mode display 91 make a specific display that is taken over between the specific game state and the special game state.

  That is, in the special game state, the game is advanced while leaving the elements of the specific game state. As a result, it is possible to execute the specific gaming state and the special gaming state without any separation, and it is possible to prevent the player from being aware of the special gaming state. It is possible to maintain the player's feelings such as a sense of rhythm and improve the interest of the game. In addition, the cumulative information display 92 adds up the number of differences between the specific game state and the special game state, and the value is larger than in the case of separately informing each of them, and the player feels that a lot of medals have been won. Can be given.

  Thereafter, at a predetermined period before the end of the specific gaming state, as shown in FIGS. 42 (t) and (u), a suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of changing the gaming state is executed. This suggestive effect suggests that if the teammate character and the enemy character fight and the teammate character wins, the specific gaming state will continue as an advantageous result for the player, and if the teammate character loses, the specific game will be disadvantageous for the player. It is suggested that the state ends. Here, since the specific gaming state ends, an effect that the teammate character loses is performed as shown in FIG. 42 (u), and the specific gaming state ends. At the end of the specific gaming state, as shown in FIG. 42 (v), after the notification of the difference number (acquired number), the transition to the normal gaming state effect is made.

  The suggestion effect is not limited to the case where the specific game state is ended when the difference number reaches the predetermined number, but also when the number of games executed in the advantageous section reaches the predetermined number as shown in FIG. It is also executed when the special game state ends. That is, it is executed in common when the advantageous section ends. In this way, by making a common suggestion effect regardless of the conditions that cause the advantageous period to end, the number of games executed in the advantageous area that ends unintentionally for the player reaches the predetermined number. Even in this case, it is possible to finish without a sense of incongruity.

  The suggestion effect is also used when suggesting that the player has won a bonus prize in the normal gaming state. However, when a bonus winning is won internally in a specific gaming state, no suggestion effect suggesting the internal winning is performed, so that the player is not aware of the special gaming state. Of course, when the advantageous section does not end or when the bonus winning is not won internally, a so-called gasse effect can be executed with a predetermined probability. Further, the contents of the suggestion effect are not limited to those shown here.

  If the symbol corresponding to the bonus prize is not a special symbol combination such as “777”, but a symbol combination using a symbol that is generally used as a small role award, it is difficult to understand the establishment of the bonus prize. It is possible to eliminate the separation between the specific gaming state and the special gaming state. Examples of symbols commonly used for small roles include bells, watermelons, and cherries. Further, the same effect can be obtained when the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus winning is used as the symbol combination used in the small role winning. For example, the symbol combination corresponding to the SBB winning may be “Replay Bell Bell”. In addition, if the symbol combination that can be established without having to look for the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus winning, the special gaming state can be started without the player being aware of it, and more specific game state and special gaming state can be separated. Can be eliminated.

  Further, in FIG. 42 (j) and the like, a display (in this case, “Aim at 7!”) Indicating the corresponding symbol in the game that can be established with the bonus winning in the specific gaming state is performed. You may make it instruct | indicate a symbol by. For example, an image indicating a portion of the reel 6 that faces the symbol display window 5 may be used to display which symbol is to be stopped on the effective line or the pseudo effective line. In this case, all the symbols in the portion where the reel 6 faces the symbol display window 5 may be displayed, or only the main symbols may be displayed. For example, symbols that need to be pressed may be displayed and symbols that do not need to be pressed may not be displayed. By hiding symbols that do not need to be pressed, it becomes easier to see and understand.

  In addition, for example, when there are a plurality of stop modes that can be stopped and displayed, such as when one of the stop mode in which the symbols are arranged in the middle line and the stop mode in which the symbols are lined up to the right is selected according to the timing of the stop operation. May display an image showing some or all of the stop modes. In addition, both the case where the symbols are aligned on the effective line and the case where the symbols are aligned on the pseudo effective line may be displayed.

  Further, in the cumulative information display 92, the value of the difference number that ends the specific gaming state and the value of the difference number that ends the special gaming state are not notified, but these are notified. You may do it. Further, when there is an extra in the specific game state, an extra effect for notifying the extra is performed, and even when a special game state occurs in the specific game state, the same effect as the extra effect may be performed. . The number of difference until the specific gaming state ends due to the addition increases and the period of the specific gaming state is extended, but the occurrence of the special gaming state is also the specific gaming state for the difference number that can be acquired in the special gaming state. It is extended, and it can be shown that the specific gaming state continues for a long period of time by treating these as equivalents.

  In addition, the production mode corresponding to the specific game state and the special game state is made different, and the production mode display 91 displays differently. However, as the same production mode in the specific game state and the special game state, the specific game state and The display of the effect mode display 91 may be the same in any special game state. That is, the display content of the image display device 3 may be the same between the specific game state and the special game state.

  Further, when the advantageous section is ended, the end result forming a specific symbol combination may be derived and ended. For example, when the difference number reaches a predetermined number in a specific gaming state, or when the difference number reaches a specified number in a special gaming state and does not shift to a specific gaming state, the advantageous section ends. An example is when the number reaches a predetermined number. In these cases, the end outcome may be derived to notify the player of the end of the advantageous section. In particular, if the number of games executed in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined number, the advantageous section will end at an unnatural timing, so if the end game is derived, the game will shift to the normal gaming state. By making an impression of this, it becomes possible to finish the advantageous section without a sense of incongruity. Further, a specific end effect may be performed instead of or together with the end result.

  In addition, here, both the specific game state and the special game state are ended when the difference number satisfies the end condition, but may be ended under other conditions. For example, both the specific gaming state and the special gaming state may be terminated when the number of games executed in each gaming state satisfies the termination condition. When the number of games executed in the specific gaming state ST30 does not satisfy the end condition of the specific gaming state ST30 (there is a number of remaining games) and a special role winning is established and the game moves to the special gaming state ST20, After the end of the special game state ST20, the process shifts to the specific game state ST30 to digest the remaining number of games. As described above, when the transition of the gaming state is managed by the number of games, the cumulative information display 92 displays the number of games executed. Further, when the transition is made between the specific gaming state and the special gaming state, the cumulative information display 92 is updated following the number of games displayed on the cumulative information display 92 in the gaming state before the transition.

  In addition, when the special game state or the specific game state is ended when the number of games executed in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined number, the display of the cumulative value notification unit 92 is ended or the difference number is not clearly shown. It may be a specific display (for example, “MAX”). In this case, since the difference number displayed on the cumulative value notification unit 92 ends without satisfying the end condition of the special game state or the specific game state, the player may be dissatisfied. When it is clear that the special game state or the specific game state is ended when the number of games to be executed reaches a predetermined number, it is preferable not to clearly indicate the difference number.

  Further, by making the display on the image display device 3 common to the special game state and the specific game state, for example, the effect in the special game state advances the game while leaving the element of the specific game state effect. However, other elements may be common. For example, since the specific gaming state notifies the pressing order, the pressing order may be notified even in the special gaming state. However, in the special gaming state, the push order indebted bell is won and derived, so that the push order notification is unnecessary. Therefore, the push order is notified as an effect. And, for example, a setting suggestion effect or a point may be given according to the number of times in accordance with the pressing order (the image displayed at the end of the special gaming state is likely to be in accordance with the set value, The special effects such as the release of the song are executed).

  Further, since the push order used for the production is used, the push order selected by the production control means 300 is notified. In this case, it is desirable to use a display mode different from the push order notification when the push order bell is won. For example, the push order notification at the time of winning the push order bell in the specific gaming state is performed by adding a color (yellow) or an image (the same image as the bell design) reminiscent of the push order image and the winning is established. The first payout sound is output as the payout sound, and light is emitted in a color (yellow) reminiscent of the push order bell as the light emission mode at the time of payout. On the other hand, in the push order notification in the effect during the special game state, the image is not added as a color (for example, black) that does not associate the push order image with the bell. In addition, when the winning is established, a second payout sound different from the first payout sound is output as the payout sound, and the light emission mode at the time of payout emits light in a color (white only) that is not associated with the push order bell. To do. As a result, the player can be informed that the push order does not affect the game result, and it can be understood that there is no significant disadvantage even if the push order is incorrect.

  Also, the AT condition start condition and the RT state start condition may be different, and the AT state end condition and the RT state end condition may be different. For example, the end condition for the AT state may be a predetermined number of difference sheets, and the end condition for the RT state may be used as a game result mode to derive a specific end result. Then, the period from the end of the AT state to the end game being derived may be set as the end preparation state (RT state) of the specific game state, and the normal game state may be entered through this end preparation state. The production (mainly the screen) in the end preparation state displays the same part (background image) as the normal game state and images displayed during the specific game state or at the end (image of the end of the tiger mode, display of the number of acquisitions, etc.) Also good. In other words, the display may be made by mixing the elements of the normal gaming state and the elements of the specific gaming state. Thereby, the transition from the specific gaming state to the normal gaming state can be produced without a sense of incongruity.

  In addition, for example, it is assumed that a predetermined condition is established as the start condition of the AT state after acquiring the ART right or the acquisition of the ART right, and a specific start point is derived with the start condition of the RT state as the game result mode. Also good. Then, the period from the start of the AT state to the start game being derived may be set as the start preparation state (AT state) of the specific gaming state, and the ART state may be entered through this start preparation state. The effects in the start preparation state (mainly the screen) may display the same part (background image) as the normal game state and the same part as the specific game state (notification of the pressing order, etc.). In other words, the display may be made by mixing the elements of the normal gaming state and the elements of the specific gaming state. This makes it possible to start the specific gaming state without a sense of incongruity.

  As described above, when the AT state and the RT state can be taken in addition to the ART state, these are advantageous states for the player over the normal gaming state ST10, so the ART state, the AT state, and the RT state are specified. It can be handled as a gaming state ST20, that is, an advantageous section. A plurality of states with different ease of addition may be provided in the ART state, AT state, and RT state, and these states are also included in the advantageous section. The ART state may be a specific game state ST30, and the AT state and the RT state may be handled as a game state different from the specific game state ST30. In this case, the AT state and the RT state are included in the advantageous section. That is, the advantageous section includes at least the special game state ST20 and the specific game state ST30, and may include other states.

  Further, there is a normal gaming state ST10 as a normal section (normal period) that is not an advantageous section, and this normal gaming state ST10 includes a low probability state ST11 and a high probability state ST12, and further transitions to a specific gaming state ST30. This includes a predetermined period after a chance zone or a rare role with a high probability of occurrence is derived. The low probability state ST11, the high probability state ST12, the chance zone, and the predetermined period after the rare combination is derived may be handled as a gaming state different from the normal gaming state ST10. Is included in the normal section. That is, the normal section includes at least the normal gaming state ST1 and may include other states.

  From the above, a plurality of reels 6 capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, and a control means (game control device 100) capable of executing an internal lottery for each execution of a game accompanied by variably displaying the plurality of reels 6. A plurality of stop operation sections (reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c) for individually stopping and displaying the plurality of reels 6, and the result of the game that is stopped and displayed by the operation of the plurality of stop operation sections is internal. When the stop symbol pattern corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery is reached, in the gaming machine (slot machine 1) in which the winning combination is established, the winning combination is obtained by operating a plurality of stop operation units in a predetermined stopping order. The control means includes a normal gaming state ST10 as a gaming state and a player than the normal gaming state ST10 as a gaming state. One of the specific gaming state ST30 that is shifted when the predetermined condition is established and the special gaming state ST20 that is advantageous to the player over the normal gaming state ST10 and is shifted when the special combination is established The game state is set, the game information in the specific game state ST30 is accumulated, the specific game state ST30 is terminated based on the accumulated result satisfying the end condition, and the special role is played in the specific game state ST30. Even if the internal winning is made, the specific game state ST30 is continued and the accumulation of game information in the specific game state ST30 is continued. Therefore, the specific game state and the special game state can be executed without separation, and the interest of the game can be improved. Note that the accumulated game information includes the difference number and the number of games.

  In addition, a display device (image display device 3) capable of displaying information related to the game is provided, and the control means accumulates the game information in the special game state ST20, and the special game is based on the accumulated result satisfying the end condition. It is configured to end the state ST20, and it is possible to perform a cumulative information display 92 for displaying information on the cumulative result of the game information in the specific game state ST30 or the special game state ST20 on the display device. When the winning of the special role is established in ST30 and the state shifts to the special gaming state ST20, the cumulative information display 92 is updated following the display content of the cumulative information display 92 displayed in the specific gaming state ST30. It will be like that. Therefore, the specific game state and the special game state can be executed without separation, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, a display device capable of displaying information related to the game is provided, and the control means accumulates the game information in the special game state ST20, and ends the special game state ST20 based on the accumulated result satisfying the end condition. It is possible to display a cumulative information display 92 for displaying information related to the cumulative result of game information in the specific game state ST30 or the special game state ST20 on the display device, and the specific game after the special game state ST20 ends. In the case of transition to the state ST30, the cumulative information display 92 is updated following the display content of the cumulative information display 92 displayed in the special gaming state ST20. Therefore, the specific game state and the special game state can be executed without separation, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the control means accumulates the number of game media acquired as game information in the specific game state ST30 in the specific game state ST30, and ends the specific game state ST30 based on the accumulated result satisfying the end condition. In the special game state ST20, the number of game media acquired as game information in the special game state ST20 is accumulated, and the special game state ST20 is terminated based on the accumulated result satisfying the termination condition. Become. Therefore, the end condition for both the special game state and the specific game state can be determined based on the number of acquired game media, and it is possible to share the effects and execute the specific game state and the special game state without any separation. , You can improve the fun of the game.

  Also, a gaming machine provided with a control means (game control device 100) for executing a game that variably displays a plurality of symbols and executing a control capable of generating a special gaming state when the result of the game becomes a special result The (slot machine 1) includes display control means (effect control device 300) capable of displaying a predetermined image on the display device (image display device 3), and the control means has at least a normal gaming state ST10 as a gaming state, A special game state ST30 that is more advantageous than the normal game state ST10 and a special game state ST20 that shifts according to a special result can be set, and a normal period including at least the normal game state ST10, and a special game The game is executed in any period of an advantageous period (advantageous section) including at least the state ST20 and the specific gaming state ST30, and the special gaming state ST20 The specific gaming state ST30 is configured to end when a predetermined termination condition is satisfied, and the advantageous period is usually from the advantageous period depending on the termination condition different from the termination condition of the special gaming state ST20 and the termination condition of the specific gaming state ST30. The normal period can be shifted from the normal period to the advantageous period when one of the plurality of transition conditions is satisfied, and the display control means can change to the specific gaming state ST30. When the game is shifted to the special game state ST20 in response to the special result of the game, the specific display displayed in the specific game state ST30 is taken over and displayed. Therefore, the specific game state and the special game state can be executed without separation, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 43 (a) shows a case where a bonus win is won internally in a specific gaming state (t81), but the number of games executed in the advantageous section before the bonus win is reached reaches a predetermined number (t82). It was.

  A bonus flag indicating that the bonus winning can be established by the internal winning of the bonus winning is set (t71). This bonus flag is carried over to the next game even if the bonus game cannot be established in the game being executed. Here, the bonus winning cannot be established with the bonus flag set, the number of games executed in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined number, and the specific gaming state is reached before the scheduled end timing (t73). Has ended (t72). In this case, the bonus flag is cleared as the specific gaming state ends and the advantageous section ends. That is, it is made impossible to establish the bonus winning that was won internally.

  FIG. 43 (b) shows the additional conditions in the situation where the timing (t82) at which the number of games executed in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined number is earlier than the end timing (t83) of the specific gaming state based on the difference number. The case where it is established (t81) is shown. In this case, it is apparent that the specific gaming state period (t83 to t84) extended by the increase in the difference number due to the addition is not executed. In this case, the difference number is not added. This prevents the player from feeling dissatisfied with the fact that the extra portion is not executed.

  In the situation where the timing (t82) at which the number of games executed in the advantageous section reaches the predetermined number is earlier than the end timing (t83) of the specific gaming state by the difference number, the difference number is added internally. However, the player may not be notified of the addition. Further, the addition condition itself may not be satisfied. For example, it is selected not to perform a lottery for adding up, or to select not to add up in the lottery for adding up.

  As shown in FIGS. 43A and 43B, even if a bonus winning is not achieved or an extra is not executed, information on bonus winnings that have been established in the past, information on small winnings that overlap with bonus winnings, and ART In the history information for recording information and the like, information on the bonus winning, a bonus winning combination overlapping with the bonus winning, and additional information may be recorded. As the history information, there is a gaming machine history information that is history information in the gaming machine and a player history information that is history information of a player's game, but a bonus prize that is not established only in one of the history information. Information on the winning combination overlapped with the bonus winning or information on the bonus that was not executed may be recorded, or both history information may be recorded.

  For example, a bonus winning that has not been established or an extra that has not been executed may not be recorded in the player history information because the player does not recognize its presence. However, the information on the small winning combination overlapped with the bonus winning may be recorded in the player history information, or may be recorded as not overlapping winning. In addition, since the bonus winning that was not established as a result of the lottery in the gaming machine and the addition that was not executed is not changed, it is possible to record all the gaming machine history information.

  Further, the processing shown in FIG. 41 and FIG. 43 performed when the number of games executed in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined number is performed in the advantageous section management processing (see step S119 and FIG. 15) in the game control device 100. In this process, when the number of games executed in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined number and the process as shown in FIG. 41 or 43 is performed, information to that effect is transmitted to the effect control device 300. Also good.

  Next, the production accompanying the game value will be described. As shown in FIG. 44, when the payout of medals as a game medium is started as the game value is given, the output of the grant sound for notifying the payout of medals is started from the speakers 4a and 4b constituting the sound output means ( t101). Further, the flow channel contact sound due to the medal reaching the flow channel and coming into contact is delayed by the time (t101 to t102) for the medal paid out from the medal payout device to reach the flow channel (t102). . Further, the lower plate contact sound caused when the medal reaches the lower plate 27 and comes into contact is delayed by a time (t101 to t103) when the medal paid out from the medal payout device reaches the lower plate 27 (t101 to t103). t103).

  The medal paid out by the medal payout sensor 59 although the medal payout motor 63 is driven such that the medal stored in the medal payout device disappears in the middle of the payout, or the medal is clogged in the medal payout device. A medal payout error that cannot be detected (t104). Accordingly, the payout of medals is interrupted, and the output of the grant sound is stopped in accordance with the interruption (t104). Further, the stop of the channel contact sound (t105) and the stop of the lower plate contact sound (t106) are delayed from the stop of the medal payout by the amount of time reached from the medal payout device, respectively. Further, along with the occurrence of the medal payout error, the output of the error notification sound from the speakers 4a and 4b is started, and the error light emission is started in the decoration device 46 having the LEDs (t104). Error light emission is light emission in a specific light emission mode that is a predetermined light emission mode for notifying abnormality.

  Thereafter, when the medal payout error is canceled, the payout of the interrupted medal is resumed (t107). Further, the start of the channel contact sound (t108) and the start of the lower plate contact sound (t109) are delayed from the start of the medal payout by the arrival time from the medal payout device, respectively. The error notification sound stops outputting when the medal payout error is canceled. Here, even if the medal payout error is canceled and the payout is resumed, the giving sound is not resumed. This makes it easy to hear the drive sound, flow path contact sound, and lower plate contact sound of the medal payout device, and whether or not the abnormality of the gaming machine has been eliminated can also be confirmed by sound.

  The error notification sound stops output when the medal payout error is canceled, but the error light emission does not end immediately even after the medal payout error is canceled, and is executed at least until the start of the lower plate contact sound (t109). After that, the process ends (t110). This indicates that attention should be paid to the driving sound, flow path contact sound, and lower plate contact sound of the medal payout device.

  Then, when all the medals to be paid out are paid out, the medal payout is finished (t111). The stop of the flow channel contact sound (t112) and the stop of the lower plate contact sound (t113) are delayed from the stop of the medal payout by the arrival time from the medal payout device, respectively.

[Payment appearance setting processing]
In FIG. 45, in the lamp & sound & image editing process (step S519) for setting various effects in the main process executed by the effect control device 300, this is executed to set an effect related to the payout of medals. The payment appearance setting process was shown. In this payout appearance setting process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a paying out flag (step S801).

  The paying-out flag is a flag set in a period from the start to the completion of payout of medals. If there is no paying out flag (step S801; N), it is determined whether or not the payout start command transmitted when the game control apparatus 100 starts paying out medals is received (step S802). If the payout start command has not been received (step S802; N), the process proceeds to step S814. If a payout start command is received (step S802; Y), a payout flag is set (step S803), and output of an imparted sound is started (step S804).

  Next, it is determined whether the game control device 100 has received a grant end command that is transmitted when the medal payout ends (step S811). If the payout end command has not been received (step S811; N), the process proceeds to step S814. If a payout end command is received (step S811; Y), the payout flag is cleared (step S812), the output of the applied sound is stopped (step S813), and the process proceeds to step S814.

  On the other hand, if there is a paying out flag (step S801; Y), it is determined whether a payout error cancel command transmitted from the game control device 100 when the medal payout error is canceled is received (step S805). When this payout error cancel command is received (step S805; Y), an initial value is set in the error light emission timer. The error light emission timer measures the time to continue the error light emission from the cancellation of the medal payout error, and corresponds to a time longer than the time from the release of the medal payout error to the output of the bottom plate contact sound as an initial value. Set the value to be used. Further, the output of the error notification sound is stopped (step S807), and the process proceeds to step S811.

  If a payout error cancel command has not been received (step S805; N), it is determined whether a payout error occurrence command transmitted from the game control device 100 when a medal payout error has occurred has been received (step S805). S808). If this payout error occurrence command has not been received (step S808; N), the process proceeds to step S811. If a payout error occurrence command is received (step S808; Y), error light emission is started (step S809), output of an error notification sound is started (step S810), and the process proceeds to step S813 to give an added sound. Stop the output of.

  In step S814, if the error light emission timer is not 0, -1 is updated (step S814), and it is determined whether the error light emission timer has become 0 (step S815). If the error light emission timer is not 0 (step S815; N), the payout appearance setting process is terminated. When the error light emission timer reaches 0 (step S815; Y), the end of the error light emission is set (step S816), and the payout appearance setting process is ended.

  Note that the grant sound is not output after the cancellation of the medal payout error, but the volume may be reduced as compared with the normal payout. Further, after canceling the medal payout error, the volume of sounds other than the given sound may be reduced or output may be stopped. Thereby, it becomes easier to hear the drive sound, flow path contact sound, and lower plate contact sound of the medal payout device.

  In addition, the medal is paid out when the medal is paid out based on the winning or when the medal is paid out by releasing the credit. In any case, the sound to be given is controlled as shown in FIG. Alternatively, when a medal is paid out based on the winning of a prize, the giving sound is controlled as shown in FIG. 44, and when a medal is paid out based on the release of credit, the giving sound is accompanied with the cancellation of the medal payout error. May be resumed. When medals are paid out based on the cancellation of credits, there is a possibility that the medals will be paid out illegally. It is possible to notify the surroundings that the payout has been performed.

  In addition, game value is given by adding credits in addition to paying out game media such as medals. You may make it output a grant sound also in the case of addition to this credit. Also, in the case of addition to credit, addition to credit may be interrupted due to the occurrence of an abnormality, and in this case, the imparted sound may be stopped. If the suspended addition is resumed after the addition to the credit is interrupted, the added sound accompanying the addition may not be output. In the case of the addition to the credit, the addition is resumed. Accordingly, the imparted sound may be output.

  In addition, in the case of addition to credit, an effect relating to the provision of a grant sound or the like may be terminated when an abnormality occurs. In the case of addition to credit, the addition to credit has already been completed at the time when the effect relating to the grant is executed, and no inconvenience occurs even if the effect is not resumed after the abnormality is resolved.

  Further, in order to easily generate the flow channel contact sound or increase the flow channel contact sound, a sound generating member such as an uneven portion or a metal plate may be provided on the wall portion of the flow channel from which medals are paid out. . It is desirable that the position to be provided is a portion where the medal and the flow path are in the most contact portion in the portion where the medal flows from the medal payout device (arranged in the portion where the momentum of the medal is most). Further, a sound generating member may be provided in a portion where a medal flowing into the lower plate 27 may come into contact so that the lower plate contact sound is likely to be generated or the lower plate contact sound is increased. . For example, all of the portions where the medal flowing into the lower plate 27 may contact may be made of metal, or only the portion of the medal that jumps out from the outlet of the flow path may be made of metal, or the outlet of the flow path It is possible to make the contact sound easy to hear by covering the edges of the metal with a metal member (a material different from that of other members may be used). In addition, in the specific gaming state and the special gaming state, the BGM is larger than the normal gaming state. Therefore, after the medal payout error is canceled, fade-in (gradual increase) is performed, so that the channel contact sound and the lower plate contact You may make it easier to hear the sound.

  From the above, in a gaming machine (slot machine 1) capable of executing a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and assigning a game value according to the result of the game, sound output means (speakers 4a, 4a, 4b) and a sound output control means (production control device 300) for controlling the sound output means, and the sound output control means can output the imparted sound from the sound output means in accordance with the provision of the game value, In the case where the provision of the interrupted game value is resumed after interruption of the provision of the game value due to the occurrence of an abnormality, it is possible not to output the sound that is provided with the provision. Therefore, it becomes easier to hear the drive sound, flow path contact sound, and lower plate contact sound of the medal payout device, and it is also possible to confirm whether the abnormality of the gaming machine has been resolved, and it is easy to confirm the return from the abnormality. Become.

  In addition, a light emitting means (frame decoration device 46) capable of performing an effect by light emission and a light emission control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the light emitting means are provided, and the light emission control means is provided during the provision of the game value. If the grant is interrupted due to the occurrence of an abnormality, the light emitting means can be caused to emit light in a specific light emission mode for notifying the abnormality, and if the grant that was interrupted based on the cancellation of the abnormality is resumed, The light emission in the specific light emission mode is continued until a predetermined period elapses after the abnormality is eliminated. Therefore, confirmation of return from abnormality can be promoted.

  The light emission control means includes a payout device for paying out game media according to the game value and a tray (lower plate 27) for receiving the game media paid out from the payout device. This means that the period until the game medium paid out by the payout device arrives at the dish due to the resumption of payout due to the cancellation of the above. Therefore, it is possible to promote attention until the recovery from the abnormality can be visually confirmed.

[First Modification]
Next, a first modification of the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine of this modification does not clear the bonus flag corresponding to the bonus winning when the number of games executed in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined number before the internal winning bonus winning in the specific gaming state is established. To carry over.

  FIG. 46 shows an example when the number of games executed in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined number. In this example, the bonus winning in the advantageous section was won internally (t121), but the bonus winning could not be established, and the number of games executed in the advantageous section with the bonus flag set was reached and reached a predetermined number. The specific gaming state has ended before the end timing (t124) that has been held (t123). Even in this case, the bonus flag is carried over, and a bonus winning can be established after the advantageous section ends (t126).

  In this case, since the special game state is generated in the normal game state, a new advantageous section is started by the start of the special game state. Therefore, it is possible to shift to the specific game state after the special game state. However, as in this example, in the case of a special gaming state based on the bonus flag carried over over the timing when the number of games executed in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined number, it is not possible to shift to the specific gaming state after the special gaming state ends. You may do it.

  In addition, the suggestion effect is executed in a predetermined period before the end of the specific gaming state (t122 to t123). This suggestion effect suggests the end of the specific game state, and is an effect that suggests a disadvantageous result for the player because the ally character loses. In this example, the specific gaming state is ended when the number of games executed in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined number. Therefore, the suggestive effect is started from a predetermined period before the timing when the number of games executed in the advantageous section reaches the predetermined number. The game is executed until the number of games executed in the section reaches a predetermined number.

  Further, although the bonus flag is present here, the suggestive effect for ending the specific gaming state is executed regardless of the presence or absence of the bonus flag, and the content thereof does not suggest the presence of the bonus flag. Of course, it may be suggested that a bonus flag exists. For example, although the effect is lost by the teammate character, the content may differ depending on the presence or absence of the bonus flag.

  When the specific gaming state ends, the normal gaming state is entered, and the production becomes the production of the normal gaming state (t123). Although the bonus flag exists here, the presence of the bonus flag is not suggested as an effect in the normal gaming state in order to show that the game has shifted to the normal gaming state. Of course, it may be suggested that a bonus flag exists. Then, at a predetermined timing, a suggestion effect that suggests an internal winning of a bonus prize is executed (t125 to t126). Since this suggestion effect suggests the occurrence of a special game state, the suggestion effect is an effect suggesting that the teammate character wins and is advantageous for the player.

  In addition, information on bonus winnings that have been established in the past, information on bonuses overlapped with bonus winnings, player history information that records information related to ART, etc., and gaming machine history information are duplicated with the bonus winnings and bonus winnings. If the special game state based on the bonus flag carried over the timing when the number of games executed in the advantageous section reaches the predetermined number occurs as in this example, the information on the small role is recorded and viewed The possible timings may be different. For example, at the timing (t121) when the bonus winning and the small winning combination are won simultaneously, information on the bonus winning and overlapping winning combination is recorded in the gaming machine history information and can be browsed. On the other hand, in the player history information, only the information of the small winning combination overlapped with the bonus winning may be performed, and browsing may be enabled from the timing (t126) when the bonus winning is established.

  The present invention is not limited to the slot machine as shown in the above embodiment, and can be applied to all slot machines such as a slot machine using a game ball. Further, the present invention can also be applied to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, and sparrow ball gaming machines. In addition, the configuration of the above-described embodiment and the configuration of the modification can be applied in appropriate combination.

  In addition, it should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

1 slot machine (game machine)
3 Image display device (display device)
6 Reel 24a Left reel stop button (operation unit)
24a Middle reel stop button (operation unit)
24a Right reel stop button (operation unit)
92 Cumulative information display 100 Game control device (control means)

The present invention relates to Yu technique machine.

In a conventional gaming machine , an internal lottery is performed at the start of a game, and a winning pattern is established by deriving a stop symbol form corresponding to the result of the internal lottery. Further, the player by established is set a special prize that generates a special game state capable won Yu technique media, may not winning is satisfied winning or established in accordance with the stopping order of Li Lumpur the role of providing, in certain gaming state (aT or ART) generated by the occurrence of a predetermined condition so as to notify the stop order of the reels a winning is established (assist information), which made it possible win Yu technique medium Has also been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

If the internally winning the special prize in a particular game state, the continuity of the specific gaming state and special gaming state is lost, interest for games there is a risk that degraded. An object of the present invention is to improve the interest of games.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
A plurality of reels capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols; a control means capable of executing an internal lottery for each execution of a game accompanied by a variation display of the plurality of reels; and for individually stopping and displaying the plurality of reels A plurality of stop operation sections, and
In the gaming machine in which the winning combination of the combination is established when the result of the game that is stopped and displayed by the operation of the plurality of stop operation units becomes the stop symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery,
For the role,
A specific combination in which a prize is established by operating the plurality of stop operation units in a predetermined stop order;
Including a special role in which a special gaming state occurs due to the establishment of a prize,
The control means includes
As a gaming state,
Normal gaming state,
A specific gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state and shifts based on the establishment of a predetermined condition;
Set a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state and transitions based on the establishment of the special role.
It is configured to accumulate game information in the specific game state, and to end the specific game state based on the accumulation result satisfying an end condition,
Wherein also the special role in certain game state is internally won, characterized by continuing the accumulation of game information in those the specific game state.

Claims (3)

A plurality of reels capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols; a control means capable of executing an internal lottery for each execution of a game accompanied by a variation display of the plurality of reels; and for individually stopping and displaying the plurality of reels A plurality of stop operation sections, and
In the gaming machine in which the winning combination of the combination is established when the result of the game that is stopped and displayed by the operation of the plurality of stop operation units becomes the stop symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery,
For the role,
A specific combination in which a prize is established by operating the plurality of stop operation units in a predetermined stop order;
Including a special role in which a special gaming state occurs due to the establishment of a prize,
The control means includes
As a gaming state,
Normal gaming state,
A specific gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state and shifts based on the establishment of a predetermined condition;
Set a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state and transitions based on the establishment of the special role.
It is configured to accumulate game information in the specific game state, and to end the specific game state based on the accumulation result satisfying an end condition,
A gaming machine characterized in that, even if the special combination is won internally in the specific gaming state, the specific gaming state is continued and the accumulation of game information in the specific gaming state is continued. It has a display device that can display information about games,
The control means includes
The game information in the special gaming state is accumulated, and the special gaming state is configured to end based on the accumulation result satisfying an end condition,
On the display device, it is possible to perform cumulative information display for displaying information related to a cumulative result of game information in the specific gaming state or the special gaming state,
When the special combination is won in the specific gaming state and the special gaming state is entered, the cumulative information display is updated following the display contents of the cumulative information display displayed in the specific gaming state. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: It has a display device that can display information about games,
The control means includes
The game information in the special gaming state is accumulated, and the special gaming state is configured to end based on the accumulation result satisfying an end condition,
On the display device, it is possible to perform cumulative information display for displaying information related to a cumulative result of game information in the specific gaming state or the special gaming state,
When transitioning to the specific gaming state after the special gaming state ends, the cumulative information display is updated following the display content of the cumulative information display displayed in the special gaming state. The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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