JP2019146979A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of reducing a data storage capacity on the main board side, in the game machine performing information notification both by a main display part and by a sub display part.SOLUTION: In a slot machine, when internally winning in a replay combination 1+4 in a normal state of an AT mode, an operation condition notification performance by an instruction monitor 127 is not executed, but the operation condition notification performance by a performance image display device 157 can be executed, on the other hand, when internally winning in the replay combination 1+4 in a match state of the AT mode, each operation condition notification performance by the instruction monitor 127 and by the performance image display device 157 can be executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 41

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a slot machine (pachislot) and a pachinko machine.

  Conventionally, for example, a slot machine is known as one of game machines. In this slot machine, when the reel is rotated by inserting a medal and operating the start lever, the role is determined internally by internal lottery, and the reel is stopped by operating the stop button. When a combination of symbols predetermined according to the internal determination is displayed, a combination is established.

  In such a slot machine, information on the operation sequence of the stop buttons is notified in each of the display unit (main display unit) controlled by the main control board and the display unit (sub display unit) controlled by the sub control board. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-189911

  However, by convention, the data storage capacity of the main control board is limited. Therefore, as described above, in the case where the information is notified on both the main display unit and the sub display unit, the information is displayed only on the sub display unit. Compared to the configuration that performs this notification, the data storage capacity of the main control board is compressed, and it is difficult to incorporate various functions (programs) for differentiating from other models into the main control board. There's a problem.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a gaming machine capable of reducing the data storage capacity on the main board side in a gaming machine that performs information notification on both the main display unit and the sub display unit. The purpose is to do.

  In order to achieve the above-described object, the gaming machine according to the present invention has, as one aspect thereof, a plurality of types of symbols, a plurality of reels that are rotationally driven, and a rotation for individually stopping the rotation of the plurality of reels. Stop operation accepting means for accepting a stop operation, first display means, second display means different from the first display means, first control means for controlling the progress of the game, and effect control And a second control means, wherein the first control means performs a lottery process related to an internal winning of a combination and determines a lottery result, and based on the received stop operation. And a first control unit that displays information indicating the stop operation on the first display unit in a first display mode, a stop control unit that stops the plurality of reels, a privilege grant unit that grants a predetermined privilege, Display control means and game progress Information transmission means for transmitting the related information to the second control means, wherein the second control means is configured to perform the stop operation based on the information relating to the progress of the game transmitted by the information transmission means. Is displayed on the second display means in a second display mode, the lottery result includes a predetermined lottery result, and the stop control means includes the predetermined display If the lottery result is determined and the stop operation is the first stop operation, the first symbol combination is displayed on the active line, the predetermined lottery result is determined, and the stop operation is performed. Is a means for displaying a second symbol combination different from the first symbol combination on the effective line when the second symbol is a second stopping operation different from the first stopping operation, One symbol combination is the predetermined combination It is a symbol combination irrespective of whether or not a privilege is given, the second symbol combination is a symbol combination for indicating that the predetermined privilege is given, and the first display control means In the first game in which the predetermined lottery result is determined, information indicating the stop operation is not displayed on the first display means, and the information transmitting means is the first game In the game, information relating to the predetermined lottery result is transmitted to the second control means, and the second display control means is transmitted by the information transmitting means in the first game. Based on the information related to the predetermined lottery result, the first display operation is a means capable of displaying information indicating the first stop operation on the second display means in the second display mode. The control means In a second game state that is different from the first game state and in which the predetermined lottery result is determined, information indicating the first stop operation is displayed in the first display mode in the first display mode. Means for displaying on one display means, wherein the information transmitting means transmits information capable of specifying the first stop operation to the second control means in the second game. The second display control means indicates the first stop operation based on the information that can identify the first stop operation transmitted by the information transmission means in the second game. The information can be displayed on the second display means in the second display mode, and the first display control means is provided with the predetermined privilege in the second game. Before the information indicating the first stop operation. The second display control means can be configured to prevent the first display means from displaying information indicating the first stop operation in the second game. When not displaying on the first display means, information indicating the first stop operation is not displayed on the second display means.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the data storage capacity on the main board side can be reduced in the gaming machine in which information notification is performed on both the main display unit and the sub display unit.

It is a perspective view showing the appearance of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic front view of a symbol display window of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a circuit block diagram of a control unit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a surface arrangement of symbols arranged on each reel of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a name of a combination, a symbol combination corresponding to the combination, and the number of combinations to be paid out in the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 22 is a state transition diagram showing a transition of the gaming state of the main control unit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 26 shows an example of an internal winning probability of a combination in setting N of the slot machine related to one embodiment of the present invention for each RT mode. It is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the production state of the main control unit of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the content and display data of the push order classification of the push order of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the alerting | reporting aspect of the operation condition alerting | reporting effect by the instruction | indication monitor of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. 4 is a flowchart showing a main control unit main process flow of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of main control unit timer interrupt processing of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 12 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the initial setting process in step S101 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the mode transfer lottery process of step S302 of FIG. 13, and step 604 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the mode transfer lottery process of step S403 of FIG. It is a figure which shows typically the content of the lottery table used in the mode transfer lottery process of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows typically the content of the lottery table used in the mode transfer lottery process of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. 12 is a flowchart showing in detail a flow of a winning combination internal lottery process in step S105 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the instruction | indication monitor setting process of step S503 of FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of reach eye avoidance processing in step S706 of FIG. 19. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the display data setting process of step S505 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the AT related process of step S605 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the confrontation state transfer process of step S1005 of FIG. 22 and step S1406 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the 1st confrontation effect rewriting lottery process of step S1006 of FIG. It is a figure which shows typically the content of the lottery table used in the various lottery processes of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. 12 is a flowchart showing in detail a flow of reel rotation start processing in step S107 of FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing in detail a flow of a winning determination process in step S109 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the 2nd confrontation effect rewriting lottery process of step S1408 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the confrontation result setting process of step S1409 of FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing in detail a flow of a gaming state control process in step S111 of FIG. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing in detail a flow of a gaming state transition process based on the gaming state transition condition in step S1708 of FIG. 30. FIG. (A) is a flowchart of the main process which CPU of a 1st sub control part performs, (b) is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of a 1st sub control part, (c) is the 1st It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of a sub control part. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the effect control process of step S2005 of Fig.32 (a). It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the process at the time of internal winning command reception of step S2302 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the operation condition alerting | reporting control process of step S2401 of FIG. (A) is a flowchart of the main process which CPU of a 2nd sub control part performs, (b) is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of a 2nd sub control part, (c) is the 2nd It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of a sub control part, (d) is a flowchart of the image control process of a 2nd sub control part. FIG. 38 shows an example of a production aspect of an operation condition notification effect of the slot machine related to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 38 shows an example of a production aspect of an operation condition notification effect of the slot machine related to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 38 shows an example of a production aspect of an operation condition notification effect of the slot machine related to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 38 shows an example of a production aspect of an operation condition notification effect of the slot machine related to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 38 shows an example of a production aspect of an operation condition notification effect of the slot machine related to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 38 shows an example of a production aspect of an operation condition notification effect of the slot machine related to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 38 shows an example of a production aspect of an operation condition notification effect of the slot machine related to one embodiment of the present invention.

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

  The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment starts rotating when a predetermined number of game media are inserted and a plurality of reels each having a plurality of types of symbols have received a predetermined rotation start instruction operation. Based on the reception of the rotation start instruction operation, whether or not the internal winning of a plurality of types of winning combinations is determined by lottery, and each of the plurality of reels individually stops rotation by receiving a predetermined rotation stop instruction operation. If the condition determined by the combination based on the result of the lottery and the symbol combination when the reels are stopped matches the predetermined payout condition, the game medium is paid out and the game is ended. This is a game machine that progresses through a series of games that are completed without paying out the game.

<Overall configuration>
FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a slot machine 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the slot machine 100, a game is started when a medal is inserted, and a medal is paid out according to the result of the game.

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

  In this embodiment, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the reels 110 to 112 are configured by attaching the belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member. When viewed from the player, three symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Then, by rotating the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 110 to 112 functions as a display device that displays a plurality of combinations of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display device. In this embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 100. However, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

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

  The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp indicating the winning line 114 that is valid. An effective winning line (hereinafter also referred to as an effective line) is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the relationship between the nine display areas 1 to 9 of the symbol display window 113 and the pay line 114 employed in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, one winning line of the middle horizontal winning line (horizontal winning line L1) constituted by the display areas 2, 5, and 8 is set.

  The slot machine 100 of this embodiment is a gaming table dedicated to betting three pieces, and the winning line L1 becomes effective when the number of inserted medals (number of bets) reaches a prescribed number (three). When the winning line becomes valid, the game can be started by operating the start lever 135. The number of winning lines is not limited to one line. For example, the above-mentioned one line includes a right-up winning line (diagonal winning line L2) constituted by the display areas 3, 5, 7 and a right-down winning line (diagonal winning line) constituted by the display areas 1, 5, 9 Three lines added with L3) may be set as effective winning lines. Further, the game table may not be dedicated to betting three pieces, and a number of winning lines corresponding to the number of bets may be set as effective winning lines.

  The notification lamp 123 is, for example, a lamp that informs the player that a specific winning combination (specifically, a bonus) has been won internally in an internal lottery to be described later or that a bonus game is in progress. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The replay lamp 122 informs the player that the current game can be replayed (the medal need not be inserted) when winning a replay which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game. It is a lamp. The reel panel lamp 128 is an effect lamp.

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

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

  The stored number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals stored electronically in the slot machine 100. The game information display 126 is a display for displaying various types of internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during a bonus game) as numerical values. The payout number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination. In the present embodiment, the stored number display unit 125, the game information display unit 126, and the payout number display unit 127 are configured by a 7 segment (SEG) display unit. The payout number display device 127 of the present embodiment also functions as an operation condition notification device that notifies information related to the stop operation (for example, the operation order and operation timing of the stop buttons 137 to 139). Therefore, the payout number display device 127 may be referred to as an instruction monitor 127.

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

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type push switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by operating the start lever 135, and are provided in association with the reels 110 to 112. . More specifically, the left reel 110 can be stopped by operating the left stop button 137, the middle reel 111 can be stopped by operating the middle stop button 138, and the right stop button 139 can be The right reel 112 can be stopped by operating.

  Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. The reel to be operated may be referred to as a first stop reel, the reel to be subjected to a second stop operation may be referred to as a second stop reel, and the reel to be subjected to a third stop operation may be referred to as a third stop reel. Further, the order of stopping the stop buttons 137 to 139 for stopping all the rotating reels 110 to 112 is referred to as an operation order or a pressing order. The operation sequence for the stop operation with the first stop reel as the left reel 110 is referred to as “forward press operation sequence” or simply “forward press”, and the operation sequence for the stop operation with the first stop reel as the right reel 112 is “ This is called “reverse pressing operation sequence” or simply “reverse pressing”. Note that a light emitter may be provided in each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and when the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitter can be turned on to notify the player.

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

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

  The sound hole 181 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right portions of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for exciting games. An effect device 160 is disposed above the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided above the effect device 160. The effect device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 including two right shutters 163a and a left shutter 163b that can be opened and closed in a horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 157 (not shown) disposed on the back side of the shutter 163. When the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened outward in the horizontal direction in front of the liquid crystal display device 157, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 (not shown) is displayed in front of the slot machine 100 (game). The structure appears on the person side).

  The liquid crystal display device (effect image display device) 157 of the present embodiment also functions as an operation condition notification device that notifies information related to the stop operation (for example, the operation order or operation timing of the stop buttons 137 to 139).

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

<Circuit configuration of control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

  The control unit of the slot machine 100 can be broadly divided into main effects according to a main control unit 300 that controls the progress of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. And a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used in the internal lottery of a winning combination, and reel stop. ROM 306 for storing position, RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time, frequency, etc. A WDT (watchdog timer) 314 is mounted. Note that other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 315b as a system clock. Further, when the power is turned on, the CPU 304 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312. The counter timer 312 sets the interrupt time based on the received frequency division data. An interrupt request is transmitted to the CPU 304 at every interrupt time. In response to this interrupt request, the CPU 304 monitors each sensor and transmits a drive pulse. For example, when the clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 314b is set to 8 MHz, the frequency division value of the counter timer 312 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 306 is set to 47, the interrupt reference time is 256 × 47 ÷ 8 MHz. = 1.504 ms.

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

  The main control unit 300 includes a sensor circuit 320, and the sensor circuit 320 is provided. The CPU 304 performs various sensors 318 (a bet button 130 sensor, a bet button 131 sensor, a bet button 132 sensor, The medal acceptance sensor for the medal inserted from the medal slot 141, the start lever 135 sensor, the stop button 137 sensor, the stop button 138 sensor, the stop button 139 sensor, the settlement button 134 sensor, and the medal payout of the medal paid out from the medal payout device 180 Sensor, index sensor of reel 110, index sensor of reel 111, index sensor of reel 112, etc.).

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

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

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

  The index sensor of the reel 110, the index sensor of the reel 111, and the index sensor of the reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions on the mounting bases of the reels 110 to 112, and each time a light shielding piece provided on the reel frame passes through L Become a level. When detecting this signal, the CPU 304 determines that the reel has made one rotation, and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero.

  The main control unit 300 is provided in a drive circuit 322 for driving a stepping motor provided on the reels 110 to 112, a drive circuit 324 for driving a solenoid provided in a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, and a medal payout device 180. A drive circuit 326 for driving the motor, and various lamps 336 (a winning line display lamp 120, a notification lamp 123, a game medal insertion enable lamp 124, a re-game lamp 122, a game medal insertion lamp 129, a game start lamp 121, and a stored number indicator. 125, a game information display 126, and a payout number display 127) are provided.

  In addition, an information output circuit 334 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is slotted into an information input circuit 652 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 334. The game information (for example, game state) of the machine 100 is output. Further, the main control unit 300 includes a voltage monitoring circuit 330 that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied to the main control unit 300, and the voltage monitoring circuit 330 has a predetermined voltage value (this embodiment) In the example, when it is less than 9v), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output to the basic circuit 302.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub control unit 400 and enables communication with the first sub control unit 400. The information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 can transmit a signal such as a command to the first sub control unit 400, but the first sub control A signal such as a command cannot be transmitted from the unit 400 to the main control unit 300.

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

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

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

  The first sub-control unit 400 is also provided with a drive circuit 422. Various lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel 162, etc.) are connected to the drive circuit 422 via an input / output interface. Is connected.

  The first sub control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 424 for driving the shutter 163, and the shutter 163 is connected to the drive circuit 424 via an output interface. The drive circuit 424 outputs a drive signal to a stepping motor (not shown) provided in the shutter 163 in response to a command from the CPU 5404.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a sensor circuit 426, and a shutter sensor 428 is connected to the sensor circuit 426 via an input interface. The CPU 404 monitors the state of the shutter sensor 428 every interruption time.

  In addition, the CPU 404 transmits and receives signals to the second sub control unit 500 via the output interface. The second sub control unit 500 of the slot machine 100 controls the liquid crystal display device 157 and the like.

  Next, the second sub control unit 500 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The second sub-control unit 500 receives a control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface, and includes a basic circuit 502 that controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter for measuring time, frequency, and the like. A timer 512 is mounted. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock. The second sub control unit 500 is provided with a ROM 506 that stores a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub control unit 500, data for image display, and the like.

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

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

<Pattern arrangement>
Next, the symbol arrangement applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram in which the arrangement of symbols applied to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) is developed in a plane.

  A plurality of types (9 types in this embodiment) of symbols shown on the right side of the same figure are arranged on each reel 110 to 112 by a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in this embodiment). . Numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating symbol arrangement positions (design positions) on the reels 110 to 112. For example, “watermelon design” is arranged on the number 1 frame of the left reel 110, “bell design” is arranged on the number 0 frame of the middle reel 111, and “replay design” is arranged on the number 1 frame of the right reel 112. ing.

<Type of role>
Next, the types of roles of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows the name of the combination, the symbol combination corresponding to the combination, and the number of combinations to be paid out. The special combination is distinguished from the winning combination as the combination that shifts to the bonus game, and the replay combination (replay) can be replayed without newly inserting medals. However, in the “winning” in the present embodiment, a combination of symbols of an operating role (for example, a special role or a replaying role) that does not accompany a medal payout (not pays out a medal) is on the effective line. It is also included when displayed in

  The role of the slot machine 100 can be broadly divided into a special role (bonus role) and a general role. The general combination of the present embodiment includes a replay role 1 (replay), a replay role 2 (promotion replay), a replay role 3 (promotion replay), and a replay role 4 (reach eye display replay). , Small role 1 (cherry), small role 2 (watermelon) and small role 3 (bell). Needless to say, the type of combination is not limited to this, and can be arbitrarily adopted.

  The special combination (bonus combination) is an operating combination in which a special combination gaming state (RT2, see FIG. 6 to be described later), which is a special game, is started by winning. The symbol combination corresponding to Special Role 1 is “Seven 1 Symbol—Seven 1 Symbol—Seven 1 Symbol”, and the symbol combination corresponding to Special Role 2 is “Seven 2 Symbol—Seven 2 Symbol—Seven 2 Symbol”. is there.

  In the present embodiment, the flag is carried over for the special combination. That is, when the special combination is won internally, a flag indicating this (hereinafter referred to as a special combination flag) is set (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). Even if you didn't win, the flag will remain up until you win, and you will be elected to the special role after the next game (special role internal winning state (RT1) in Fig. 6). The combination of symbols corresponding to special roles is ready to win.

  Note that the special state gaming state (RT2) started by winning the special combination ends the gaming state when more than 336 medals are paid out.

  The re-playing role (replay) is a role that allows the player to play a game without inserting a medal (game medium) in the next game by winning, and the medal is not paid out. When the re-gamer wins, the main control unit 300 automatically inserts the same bet number as the previous bet number. The symbol combination corresponding to replaying role 1 (replay) is “replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol”, and the symbol combination corresponding to replaying role 2 (promotion replay) is “replay symbol-replay symbol-bell symbol”. The symbol combination corresponding to the replaying role 3 (promotion replay) is “replay symbol-replay symbol-watermelon symbol”, and the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying role 4 (reach eye display replay) is “bell symbol-bell symbol”. -"Watermelon design".

  Re-Gamer 2 (Promotion Replay) and Re-Gamer 3 (Promotion Replay) are roles that involve a transition of the game state, and when re-Gamer 2 (Promotion Replay) is won in the normal game state (RT0) described later In the re-game high probability ready state (RT3), which will be described later, in the re-game high probability ready state (RT3), when the re-game player 3 (promotion replay) is won, the re-game high probability state (RT4) ). As will be described in detail later, since the replay high probability ready state (RT3) is a more advantageous game state than the normal game state (RT0), the winning of the replaying player 2 (promotion replay) in the normal game state (RT0) is won. Is a transition to an advantageous gaming state, and the re-gaming high probability state (RT4) is a more advantageous gaming state than the re-gaming high probability preparation state (RT3). The winning of the replaying player 3 (promotion replay) in RT3) is a transition to an advantageous gaming state.

  The replaying role 4 (reach eye display replay) is a symbol combination displayed in a replay high probability state (RT4) described later, and is a symbol combination indicating that a privilege can be granted.

  The small combinations 1 to 3 are combinations in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning. The symbol combination corresponding to the small role 1 (cherry) is “cherry symbol-ANY symbol-ANY symbol”, and the symbol combination corresponding to the small role 2 (watermelon) is “watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol”, small role The symbol combination corresponding to 3 (bell) is “bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol”. In the case of “cherry symbol-ANY symbol-ANY symbol”, the symbol of the left reel 110 may be “cherry symbol”, and the symbol of the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112 may be any symbol.

  The spilled pattern is a symbol combination that is displayed when the condition device “pocket 3A”, which will be described later, is won internally, but the small role 3 is not won, and the corresponding symbol combination is “replay symbol-bell symbol-bell”. "Design".

  The spilled eye is a role accompanied by a transition of the gaming state. When a spilled eye is displayed in the re-gaming high probability ready state (RT3) or the re-gaming high probability state (RT4) described later, the normal gaming state (RT0) ). That is, the normal gaming state (RT0) is a gaming state that is more disadvantageous than the replaying high probability ready state (RT3) and the replaying high probability state (RT4). The display of a spilled eye in the high probability state (RT4) is a transition to an unfavorable gaming state. Note that the spilled eyes of the present embodiment serve as a role in which medals are not paid out, but a predetermined number (for example, one) of medals may be paid out.

<Type of game state of main control unit>
Next, the types of gaming state (also referred to as RT) in the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a state transition diagram (RT transition diagram) showing the transition of the gaming state of the main control unit 300.

  The gaming state of the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 includes a normal gaming state (RT0), a replay high probability preparation state (RT3), a replay high probability state (RT4), and a special role internal winning state (RT1). And special role gaming state (RT2).

<Normal gaming state (RT0)>
The content of the normal gaming state (RT0) is not particularly limited, but for example, the result of the internal lottery is largely lost, and the total number of medals that can be obtained during the game when the player has played the game for a predetermined period is A gaming state that is less than the total number of medals inserted.

  The normal gaming state (RT0) is started when the special role gaming state (RT2) is completed in addition to the initial state. Moreover, it is started when a spilled eye is displayed on the active line in the replay high probability ready state (RT3) or the replay high probability state (RT4).

  On the other hand, in the normal gaming state (RT0), if the replaying role 2 is won, the game shifts to the replay high probability preparation state (RT3). Transition to the winning state (RT1).

<Replay high probability ready state (RT3)>
The re-game high probability ready state (RT3) is a game state in which the internal winning probability of the re-gamer is slightly higher than the normal game state (RT0), and can be shifted to the re-game high probability state (RT4). The gaming state.

  The re-gaming high probability preparation state (RT3) is started when the re-game player 2 is won in the normal gaming state (RT0). Further, when a spilled mark is displayed on the active line in the replay high probability ready state (RT3), the normal game state (RT0) is entered, and in the replay high probability ready state (RT3), the special role When the internal winning is made, the special role internal winning state (RT1) is entered.

<Replay high probability state (RT4)>
The re-game high probability state (RT4) is a game state in which the internal winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than the internal winning probability of the re-gamer in the normal game state (RT0) and the re-game high probability ready state (RT3). is there. Accordingly, in the re-gaming high probability state (RT4), since the probability that the game can be continued without inserting a medal is high, the game is higher than the normal gaming state (RT0) and the re-gaming high probability preparation state (RT3). The gaming state is advantageous to the player. Here, the advantage in the present embodiment is, specifically, that the game stand pays out with respect to the total number of game media used by the player as a bet amount when playing a game for a predetermined period. This is the ratio of the total number of game media, the so-called payout rate.

  The re-game high probability state (RT4) is started when the re-game player 3 (promotion replay) is won in the re-game high probability preparation state (RT3). In addition, when a spilled eye is displayed on the active line in the replay high probability state (RT4), the normal game state (RT0) is transferred to the special role in the replay high probability state (RT4). In the case of winning, the special role internal winning state (RT1) is entered.

<Special role internal winning state (RT1)>
The special combination internal winning state (RT1) refers to a gaming state in which a symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning special combination can be displayed on the active line.

  The special combination internal winning state (RT1) is started when the special combination is internally won in the normal gaming state (RT0), the replay high probability preparation state (RT3), or the replay high probability state (RT4). Moreover, when the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination won in the inside is displayed on the active line, the process is ended, and the state shifts to the special combination gaming state (RT2).

<Special role gaming state (RT2)>
The special role gaming state (RT2) of the present embodiment is the most advantageous gaming state for the player. That is, as will be apparent from the lottery value shown in FIG. 7, which will be described later, in the special role gaming state (RT2), the small winning combination 3B is always won internally and the small winning combination 3 is won. The gaming state.

  The special role gaming state (RT2) is started when a symbol combination corresponding to the special combination won internally in the special role internal winning state (RT1) is displayed on the active line. Also, the special role gaming state (RT2) is ended when a predetermined number of medals are paid out during the game (336 in the present embodiment), and the normal gaming state (RT0). Migrate to

  In this embodiment, the special game state ends when a specified number of payouts are executed. For example, the special game state ends when a predetermined combination (for example, a single bonus) is won, or a predetermined number of times ( For example, the game may be ended when there are 8 winnings or when a predetermined number of games (for example, 6 times) are played.

<Internal winning probability of role>
Next, the internal winning probability of a combination will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a lottery table for winning combinations in each gaming state. The horizontal axis represents each gaming state (RT), and the vertical axis represents the lottery value of each winning combination. The internal winning probability of the winning combination in each gaming state to be described later is a random number obtained from the lottery data prepared in the ROM 306 corresponding to the range of the lottery data associated with each winning combination. It is obtained by a value divided by numerical data in a numerical range (for example, 65535). For example, in the normal gaming state (RT0), the lottery value of the condition device “small role 1” is 540, and the winning probability of “small role 1” is 540/65536 × 100≈0.8%. The lottery data is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each combination and lose is associated with each numerical range. It is determined whether the random number value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery is a value corresponding to the lottery data corresponding to which combination, and the internal lottery combination is determined. This lottery data is provided with settings 1 to 6 in which the winning probabilities of at least one combination are different, and a game shop clerk can arbitrarily select and set one of the set values. In addition, the internal winning probability shown in this figure is an example, and is not limited to this probability.

  In the normal gaming state (RT0), the winning combination (condition device) that is elected internally includes special combination 1, special combination 2, replay combination 1, replay combination 1 + 2, small combination 1, small combination 2, small combination 3A, small There are a role 3B, special role 1 + small role 1, special role 2 + small role 1, special role 1 + small role 2, special role 2 + small role 2. If the winning combination is not won, the game is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed. The fact that the symbol combination related to winning in the winning line is not stopped may be referred to as “losing”. In addition, the fact that the winning combination has not been won may be expressed as “winning”.

  Here, “special role 1 + small role 1” indicates that special role 1 and small role 1 were simultaneously elected internally. Similarly, “special role 2 + small role 1” means that special role 2 and small role 1 were simultaneously elected internally, and “special role 1 + small role 2” means that special role 1 and small role 2 were simultaneously elected internally. “Special role 2 + small role 2” means that special role 2 and small role 2 were simultaneously elected internally. In these cases, it is determined whether the symbol combination corresponding to any of the combinations is displayed according to the player's operation. More specifically, the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the winning line are stopped unless any of the winning combinations in the winning line is impossible. “Special role 1 + small role 1”, “special role 2 + small role 1”, “special role 1 + small role 2” and “special role 2 + small role 2” described here are the same in the gaming state described below. It is.

  Further, “re-playing combination 1 + 2” indicates that re-playing combination 1 and re-playing combination 2 were simultaneously elected internally. In this case, it is determined which symbol combination corresponding to which combination is displayed according to the operation order of the player. Specifically, when a stop operation is performed in accordance with a correct operation sequence that is a predetermined operation sequence, a symbol combination corresponding to the re-game player 2 (promotion replay) is displayed (in the remarks column of FIG. In other cases, the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying player 1 (replay) is displayed (refer to the case of incorrect push order in the remarks column in FIG. 7).

  In the present embodiment, when the “re-gamer 1 + 2” is won internally, one push order type is selected from a plurality of types (specifically, three types) by lottery. The correct operation sequence is provided for each type. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, when (1) the push order type “Replay 2L” is selected, the correct answer is when the first stop operation is performed with the first stop reel as the left reel 110. (2) When the push order type “Replay 2C” is selected, the correct operation order is when the first stop operation is performed with the first stop reel as the middle reel 111, and (3) When the push order type “Replay 2R” is selected, the correct operation sequence is when the first stop operation is performed with the first stop reel as the right reel 112.

  The “small role 3A” is also set such that the player's advantage and disadvantage differ according to the player's operation order. This will be specifically described below.

  When “Pocket 3A” is won internally, it is determined whether the symbol combination corresponding to the small role 3 is displayed on the winning line or the spilled line is displayed on the winning line according to the operation order of the player. (See the remarks column in FIG. 7). Specifically, when a stop operation is performed in accordance with a correct operation sequence that is a predetermined operation sequence, “bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” is displayed on the winning line L1, and nine medals are paid out. . On the other hand, when the stop operation is not performed according to the correct operation sequence, “replay symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” is displayed on the winning line L1, and no medal is paid out.

  In the present embodiment, when “small role 3A” is won internally, one push order type is selected from a plurality of types (specifically, three types) by lottery, and this push order type is selected. A correct operation sequence is provided for each. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, (1) when the push order type “small role 3L” is selected, the first stop operation may be performed with the first stop reel as the left reel 110. Correct answer operation order, (2) When the push order type “small role 3C” is selected, the correct answer action order is when the first stop operation is performed with the first stop reel as the middle reel 111, and (3) “small” When “combination 3R” is selected, the correct operation sequence is performed when the first stop operation is performed with the first stop reel as the right reel 112.

  In the present embodiment, the “small role 3A” is won internally, and a medal is paid out when a correct stop operation is performed, and a medal is paid out when an incorrect answer stop operation is performed. In any case, a configuration in which medals are paid out and the number of payouts is different may be adopted. For example, if the stop operation is performed according to the correct operation sequence, there are nine payouts, and if not, there may be three payouts. In other words, any configuration may be used in which the correct answer in the operation order is more advantageous than the incorrect answer in the operation order.

  On the other hand, in the case where “Pocket 3B” is won internally, regardless of the operation order, “Bell symbol-Bell symbol-Bell symbol” is displayed on the winning line, and nine medals are paid out. (See Figure 7 remarks column).

  The “small role 3A” and “small role 3B” described here are the same in the gaming state described below.

  Similarly, in RT1 (special role internal game state), the winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT1”. The winning combination (condition device) to be internally won in RT1 includes re-playing combination 1, small combination 1, small combination 2, small combination 3A, and small combination 3B.

  In RT2 (special role game state), a winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT2”. The winning winning combination (condition device) in RT2 is a condition device of small combination 1, small combination 2 and small combination 3B, and in RT2, small combination (small combination 1, small combination 2, small combination 3B) The probability of winning is 65536 (= 540 + 540 + 64456) / 65536 (= 100%).

  Further, in RT3 (re-playing game high probability preparation state), the winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT3”. The winning combination (condition device) for internal winning in RT3 (re-playing combination high probability ready state) includes special combination 1, special combination 2, re-playing combination 1, re-playing combination 1 + 3, small combination 1, small combination 2, small There are a combination 3A, a small combination 3B, a special combination 1 + small combination 1, a special combination 2 + small combination 1, a special combination 1 + small combination 2, a special combination 2 + small combination 2.

  “Re-playing combination 1 + 3” means that re-playing combination 1 and re-playing combination 3 were simultaneously elected internally. In this case, it is determined which symbol combination corresponding to which combination is displayed according to the operation order of the player. Specifically, when a stop operation is performed in accordance with a correct operation sequence that is a predetermined operation sequence, a symbol combination corresponding to the re-game player 3 (promotion replay) is displayed (in the remarks column in FIG. 7, In other cases, the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying player 1 (replay) is displayed (refer to the case of incorrect push order in the remarks column in FIG. 7).

  In this embodiment, when the “re-gamer 1 + 3” is won internally, one push order type is selected from a plurality of types (specifically, three types) by lottery. The correct operation sequence is provided for each type. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, when (1) the push order type “Replay 3L” is selected, the correct answer is when the first stop operation is performed with the first stop reel as the left reel 110. (2) When the push order type “Replay 3C” is selected, the correct operation order is when the first stop operation is performed with the first stop reel as the middle reel 111, and (3) When the push order type “Replay 3R” is selected, the correct operation sequence is when the first stop operation is performed with the first stop reel as the right reel 112.

  Further, in RT4 (re-playing game high probability state), the winning combination to be won internally is drawn by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT4”. The winning combinations (condition devices) that are internally won in RT4 (replaying game high probability state) include special role 1, special role 2, replaying role 1, replaying role 1 + 4, small role 1, small role 2, small role 3A, small role 3B, special role 1 + small role 1, special role 2 + small role 1, special role 1 + small role 2, special role 2 + small role 2.

  “Re-playing combination 1 + 4” indicates that re-playing combination 1 and re-playing combination 4 were simultaneously elected internally. In this case, it is determined which symbol combination corresponding to which combination is displayed according to the operation order of the player. Specifically, when a stop operation is performed in accordance with a predetermined operation sequence, a symbol combination corresponding to the replaying player 1 (replay) is displayed on the active line, and in the case of other operation sequences, The symbol combination corresponding to the re-playing combination 4 (replay for reach eye display) is displayed.

  In this embodiment, when the “re-gamer 1 + 4” is won internally, one push order type is selected from a plurality of types (specifically, two types) by lottery. One predetermined operation order is provided for each type. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the first stop where the first stop reel is the middle reel 111 or the right reel 112 regardless of which of the push order types “Replay 4C” and “Replay 4R” is selected. When the operation is performed, the re-game player 1 wins (see the remarks column in FIG. 7 when the first stop operation is the middle button or the right button), and the first stop operation is performed with the first stop reel as the left reel 110. In this case, the re-game player 4 wins (refer to the case where the first stop operation is the left button in the remarks column in FIG. 7).

  In the present embodiment, the re-game player 1 and the re-game player 4 have the same advantage, and the next game maintains the state of RT 4 (re-game player high probability state) regardless of which of them wins. However, since the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying role 4 (replay for reach eye display) of the present embodiment is a symbol combination indicating the possibility of granting a privilege (granting an AT right to be described later), the replaying role By displaying the symbol combination corresponding to 4 (replay for reach eye display) on the effective line, the player can improve the expectation for the provision of the privilege.

  Here, when the re-game combination 1 + 4 is internally won, the re-play combination 4 (reach for reach eye display) is displayed when the first stop operation is performed with the first stop reel as the left reel 110. The reason is as follows. In the present embodiment, there is a case where an operation condition notification effect (details will be described later) for notifying the contents of the stop operation in the AT mode may be executed, so that in a game without the operation condition notification effect, the player has not won the winning combination Although disappointed, the first stop operation with the first stop reel as the left reel 110 is the most frequent operation by the player, so for the most frequent operation, the discouraged player is It is designed to give the fun of production using reels. Hereinafter, an effect in which the re-game player 1 + 4 is internally won and the symbol combination corresponding to the re-game player 4 (replay for reach eye display) is displayed on the effective line may be referred to as a reach eye effect.

  It should be noted that a combination in which the winning combination is determined by the operation order, such as “re-playing combination 1 + 2”, “re-playing combination 1 + 3”, “re-playing combination 1 + 4”, and “small combination 3A” described above, is “push-forwarding combination”. Sometimes called. FIG. 9 is a table for explaining the contents of the push order type of the push order of this embodiment.

  In the push order combination of this embodiment, the method of determining the correct operation order based on the push order type is adopted, but the method of determining the correct operation order of the push order combination is not limited to this. For example, a condition device having one push order may be divided, and the divided condition device and the correct operation order may be associated with each other on a one-to-one basis. In addition, the push order of the present embodiment employs so-called 3 choices and provides correct answers to the contents of the first stop operation, but adopts 5 choices or 6 choices from the first stop operation to the third stop. You may make it provide the correct answer with respect to the content of operation.

<Type of production state of main control unit>
Next, the types of effects (also referred to as modes) in the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is a state transition diagram (mode transition diagram) showing the transition of the production state of the main control unit 300. The main controller 300 of the slot machine 100 controls the transition of the game state (RT) shown in FIG. 6 and also controls the transition of the production state (mode). As shown in FIG. 8, the production state (mode) of the present embodiment can be roughly divided into a non-AT mode, an AT mode, an AT mode preparation state, and a BB mode.

  The AT mode is an effect (hereinafter referred to as an operation condition notification effect) that informs a stop operation method (configured with at least one of operation timing and operation order) so as to bring a result advantageous to the player. The game state in which " The AT mode is a state in which a privilege that makes it easy to acquire profits (medals) is given, and is an advantageous state for the player. On the other hand, the non-AT mode is a gaming state in which the operation condition notification effect is not executed. The AT mode and the non-AT mode each have a normal state and a confrontation state, and the initial state is the normal state. Here, in the confrontation state, a confrontation effect in which two characters (main character and enemy character) confront each other over several games (specifically, 2 to 5 games) is executed, and the confrontation effect is the final game. Is configured such that one of the characters wins. The normal state of the AT mode and the non-AT mode is further subdivided and has four stay modes (normal mode A, normal mode B, chance mode, and heaven mode). Either one is set (details will be described later).

  The AT mode ready state is an effect state that is interposed between the non-AT mode and the AT mode in the process of shifting from the non-AT mode to the AT mode, and the BB mode is an effect state in the special game state (RT2). It is. In the AT mode preparation state, an operation condition notification effect is executed.

  Hereinafter, the transition of each mode will be described.

  When the specific condition B is satisfied in the normal state of the non-AT mode, the state shifts to the confrontation state of the non-AT mode. Here, the specific condition B is (1) when the number of winnings of the small role 3 (bell) reaches a specified value (hereinafter referred to as the number of bell ceilings) determined by the bell ceiling number lottery process, or (2) It is established when a small combination 1 (cherry) or small combination 2 (watermelon) is won internally and a contest state transfer lottery is won.

  When the specific condition A is satisfied in the non-AT mode confrontation state, the state shifts from the non-AT mode confrontation state to the AT mode preparation state. Here, the specific condition A is satisfied when the protagonist wins the enemy character in the confrontation effect over several games and the confrontation state ends. Note that the transition to the AT mode preparation state in this embodiment means acquisition of AT rights.

  On the other hand, when the specific condition C is satisfied in the non-AT mode confrontation state, the normal state of the non-AT mode is entered. Here, the specific condition C is satisfied when the confrontation state ends without the hero character winning in a confrontation effect over several games. When shifting from the confrontation state of the non-AT mode to the normal state, any one stay mode (either normal mode A, normal mode B, chance mode, or heaven mode) is determined by the mode shift lottery process. Is done. In this embodiment, even when the power is turned on with a setting change operation, any one stay mode is determined by the mode transition lottery process.

  When the replay 3 is won in the AT mode preparation state, the AT mode is shifted to the normal state and the AT mode of one set of 40 games is given. In the normal state of the AT mode, the stay mode set in the normal state of the previous non-AT mode is set as it is. When the AT mode preparation state is shifted to the AT mode, the AT mode is also a replay probability state (RT4).

  In the AT mode preparation state, since the operation condition notification effect is executed in the same manner as the AT mode, when the replay 1 + 3 is internally won in the replay probability preparation state (RT3), the notification content of the operation condition notification effect If it follows, it will become easy to transfer to AT mode. Moreover, although not shown in figure, even if it is a case where it does not follow the alerting | reporting content of the operation condition alerting | reporting effect in an AT mode preparation state, it may transfer to AT mode.

  When the specific condition B is satisfied in the normal state of the AT mode, the state shifts to the confrontation state of the AT mode. Here, the specific condition B is the same as the specific condition B described in the non-AT mode. However, in the AT mode, the operation condition notification effect is executed, and the AT mode is easier to win the small role 3 (bell) than in the non-AT mode, so the specific condition B in the AT mode is the non-AT mode. It is easier to be established than in the case of the specific condition B.

  When the main character wins the enemy character in a confrontation effect over several games in the confrontation state in the AT mode, an AT game is added. Specifically, one set of AT rights (40 games) is granted (AT rights stock).

  On the other hand, when the specific condition C1 is satisfied in the confrontation state of the AT mode, the state shifts to the normal state of the AT mode. Here, the specific condition C1 is satisfied when the confrontation effect over several games is finished and the confrontation state is finished. In addition, when shifting from the confrontation state of the AT mode to the normal state, any one stay mode is determined by the mode transition lottery process.

  Further, when the specific condition D is satisfied in the normal state of the AT mode, the state shifts to the normal state of the non-AT mode. Here, the specific condition D is satisfied when the AT right stock number is 0 and the AT remaining game number is 0. Here, the stay mode set in the normal state of the previous AT mode is set as it is in the normal state of the non-AT mode.

  The BB mode is set when a special combination 1 or 2 is won in another mode (non-AT mode, AT mode, or AT mode ready state). When the specific condition E is satisfied in the BB mode, the state shifts to the normal state of the non-AT mode, and when the specific condition F is satisfied in the BB mode, the state shifts to the AT mode preparation state. Here, the specific condition E is established when more than a prescribed number of medals are paid out in the special gaming state (RT2) and the AT right stock number is 0, and the specific condition F is the special gaming state (RT2). This is established when medals exceeding the prescribed number are paid out and the AT initial hit flag is on. Here, the AT initial hit flag is a flag indicating whether or not the production state is in the AT mode preparation state or is in a state that can be shifted to the AT mode preparation state, and enters the AT mode preparation state after the end of the production state. It is set to ON when it is in a transitionable state or when it is in an AT mode ready state. When shifting from the BB mode to the normal state of the non-AT mode, the stay mode set in the normal state of the previous non-AT mode is set as it is as the normal stay mode. In addition, when shifting from the BB mode to the normal state of the AT mode through the AT mode preparation state, the stay mode in the normal state is set as it is in the normal state of the previous AT mode.

  When the special combination is won internally in the AT mode, the AT initial hit flag is set to ON when the special combination gaming state (RT2, BB mode) is started, and the special combination gaming state (RT2, BB mode). After ending, the mode shifts to the AT mode preparation state. In addition, in the special role gaming state (RT2, BB mode), when the small role 1 or the small role 2 is internally won, an AT right grant lottering to grant AT right is executed, and when the AT right grant lottery is won, 1) When the AT initial hit flag is on (when the special winning combination is won internally in AT mode), one set of AT rights is granted, and (2) When the AT initial hit flag is off (non-AT mode) If the special winning combination is won internally), the AT first hit flag is set to ON.

<Operation condition notification production>
Next, the operation condition notification effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. In the present embodiment, in the AT mode or the AT mode ready state, when the winning combination (re-playing role 1 + 2, re-playing role 1 + 3, re-playing role 1 + 4, small role 3A) is won internally, the operation condition notification effect can be executed. Yes. In addition, although it is not the push order combination, the operation condition notification effect may be executed even when the small combination 3B is internally won in the AT mode or the AT mode preparation state.

  FIG. 9 is a table showing the display data of the push order type of the push order of this embodiment, and FIG. 10 is a view showing the display mode of the operation condition notification effect executed using the instruction monitor 127. The operation condition notification effect performed using the instruction monitor 127 is also referred to as “operation condition notification effect by the instruction monitor 127 (main control unit 300)”.

  For example, in the AT mode, when the re-game player 1 + 2 is internally won and the push order type “Replay 2L” is selected, the stop operation with the first stop reel as the left reel 110 is the correct stop operation. When the stop operation is performed, the re-game player 2 is won, and the display data L suggesting the left operation is selected. Here, as shown in FIG. 10, the display data L is data for lighting the segment on the left side of the first digit character in the two-digit number area.

  Also, for example, in the AT mode, when the re-game player 1 + 3 is internally won and the push order type “Replay 3C” is selected, the stop operation with the first stop reel as the middle reel 111 is the correct stop operation. When the correct answer stop operation is performed, the re-gamer 3 is won, and the display data C suggesting the middle operation is selected. Here, as shown in FIG. 10, the display data C is data for lighting the central segment of the first digit character in the two-digit number area.

  Also, for example, in the AT mode, when the small combination 3A is internally won and the push order type “small combination 3R” is selected, the stop operation with the first stop reel as the right reel 112 is the correct stop operation. When the correct answer stop operation is performed, the small combination 3 is won, and the display data R suggesting the right operation is selected. Here, as shown in FIG. 10, the display data C is data for lighting the segment on the right side of the first digit character in the two-digit numeric area.

  On the other hand, in the AT mode, when the re-game player 1 + 4 is internally won and the push order type “Replay 4C” is selected, the stop operation with the first stop reel as the middle reel 111 or the right reel 112 is resumed. Display data C that is a stop operation for winning the game combination 1 and suggests a middle operation is selected. Similarly, in the AT mode, when the re-game player 1 + 4 is internally won and the push order type “Replay 4R” is selected, the display data R suggesting the right operation is selected. That is, in the present embodiment, in the operation condition notification effect when the re-game player 1 + 4 is internally won, the operation order for avoiding the display of the re-game player 4 (reach eye display replay) is notified, and the re-game player 4 (reach player) The display combination (display replay) is not displayed.

  Thus, in the operation condition notification effect of this embodiment, the player can visually grasp the correct first stop operation from the lighting state of the instruction monitor 127.

  Although not shown in FIG. 10, the operation condition notification effect by the effect image display device 157 (the first sub control unit 400 and the second sub control unit 500) is of course also performed, and is stopped on the effect image display device 157. An image indicating the operation order (see FIGS. 39 to 42 described later) is displayed. As will be described in detail later, in the AT mode of the present embodiment, when an internal winning combination is given for the push order, the main control unit 300 informs the first sub-control unit 300 about the internal winning combination and information indicating the type of display data. (Information that can specify the correct operation order) is transmitted, so that the operation condition notification effect of the main control unit 300 and the operation condition notification effect of the first sub control unit 400 and the second sub control unit 500 are synchronized in the contents of the effect. (In the non-AT mode, information related to the internal winning combination (information in which the correct operation order cannot be specified) is transmitted). Of course, the first sub-control unit 400 may be able to grasp the push order and the correct operation order of the push order by other methods. For example, the content of the effect may be determined using a table or the like that allows the correct answer operation order to be uniquely understood based on the information related to the winning combination internal lottery result transmitted by the main control unit 300.

  In addition, the operation condition notification effect of the present embodiment is an effect of notifying information related to the first stop operation. However, in the case of so-called six options, it is notified in another display mode. . For example, one lighting mode may indicate a stop operation from the first stop operation to the third stop operation, or the lighting mode illustrated in FIG. 10 may be sequentially switched from the first stop operation to the third stop operation. The stop operation may be indicated.

<Main control unit main processing>
First, the main process of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit 300.

  Basic control of the game is performed mainly by the CPU 304 of the main controller 300, and the CPU 304 repeatedly executes the main process of the main controller shown in FIG.

  When power is turned on to the slot machine 100, first, in step S101, an initial setting process (described later in detail) for performing various initial settings is executed.

  In step S102, game start processing is performed. Execute bet number setting / start operation acceptance processing. In the game start process, whether or not an electronic medal insertion operation by the bet buttons 130 to 132 or a direct medal insertion operation from the medal insertion port 141 is determined by detection by the sensor circuit 320, and the insertion operation is performed. In the case of a win, the winning line display lamp 120 is turned on according to the number of medals inserted. In addition, preparation is made for transmitting a medal insertion command indicating that a medal has been inserted to the first sub-control unit 400. When a re-game player is won in the previous game, the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game are processed, so that it is not necessary for the player to insert medals.

  Further, whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated is checked based on the detection of the sensor circuit 320. If it is determined that the start operation has been performed, the number of inserted medals is determined and the first sub-control unit 400 is checked. On the other hand, preparation is made to transmit a start lever reception command indicating that the start lever 135 has been operated.

  In step S103, a winning line determination process for determining a valid winning line is performed. As described above, the slot machine 100 according to this embodiment is a gaming table dedicated to three bets, and when the number of inserted medals reaches three (specified number), the winning line L1 becomes valid.

  In step S104, a random number acquisition process for acquiring a random number generated by the random value generation circuit 316 is performed.

  In step S105, a winning combination internal lottery process (details will be described later) for determining a winning combination by lottery is performed.

  In step S106, a reel stop data selection process for selecting reel stop data is performed based on the internal lottery result of the winning combination internal lottery process. In the case of this embodiment, reel stop data corresponding to the push order type is selected for the push order. The reel stop data is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300. In step S106, preparations are made to transmit a reel stop data command including information on the selected reel stop data to the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S107, a reel rotation start process (details will be described later) for starting rotation of all the reels 110 to 112 is executed based on the start operation.

  In step S108, a reel stop control process is performed. In the reel stop control process, the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be received. When any one of the stop buttons is pressed, a reel stop data stop table is set to stop the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button. With reference, any of the reels 110 to 112 is stopped according to the number of frames drawn in the stop table. When all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S109. In step S108, a stop operation acceptance command indicating acceptance of the stop operation (first stop operation acceptance command for the first stop operation, second stop operation acceptance command for the second stop operation, third In response to the stop operation, preparation for transmitting a third stop operation acceptance command) to the first sub-control unit 400 is made.

  In step S109, a winning determination process (details will be described later) is performed. In the winning determination process, when the stop button 137 to 139 is pressed, the winning determination of the symbol stopped is performed, and when the symbol combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line 114, the winning is determined. It is determined that the prize has been won.

  In step S110, a medal grant process is performed. In the medal granting process, if a winning combination with a payout has been won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out. In step S110, preparation is made for transmitting a medal payout command indicating the number of payout medals to the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S111, a game state control process (details will be described later) for transitioning the game state (RT0 to RT4) and the effect state (AT mode, normal mode, etc.) is performed.

  Thus, one game is completed. Thereafter, returning to step S102 and repeating the above-described processing, the game proceeds. The various commands prepared in the above steps are transmitted in a command setting transmission process (step S206 in FIG. 12) of a main control unit timer interrupt process described later.

<Main control unit timer interrupt processing>
Next, the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 1.5 ms), and the main control unit timer is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. Interrupt processing is started at a predetermined cycle.

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

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

  In step S203, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port status update process, the detection signals of the sensor circuits 320 of the various sensors 318 are input via the input ports of the I / O 310 to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signals, and each of the various sensors 318 is partitioned in the RAM 308. Store in the provided signal state storage area. For example, it is detected whether or not an operation has been performed on the stop buttons 137 to 139 based on information stored in the signal state storage areas of the stop button 137 sensor, the stop button 138 sensor, and the stop button 139 sensor.

  In step S204, various game processes (details will be described later) are performed according to the acquired interrupt control state. For example, if the acquired interrupt control state is reel control, the reel control process corresponding to the reel control state (stop control state, acceleration control state, constant speed control state, pull-in control state, brake control state) is executed. If the acquired interrupt control state is not under reel control, processing corresponding to each interrupt control state is executed.

  In step S205, timer update processing is performed. Various timers are updated for each time unit.

  In step S206, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that the output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits in the present embodiment, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 11 -14 are command types (for example, basic command, start lever reception command, production command accompanying production lottery processing, reel rotation start command for starting rotation of reels 110 to 112, and receipt of operation of stop buttons 137 to 139. A stop button operation command, a payout number command associated with the medal payout process, a payout end command, a gaming state command indicating a gaming state, and the like, and bits 0 to 10 are configured by command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type). .

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

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

  In step S208, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, first, the signal states of the various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area in step S203 are read, and the presence / absence of errors relating to medal insertion abnormality and medal payout abnormality is monitored. (Not shown) Error processing is executed. Further, according to the current gaming state, the medal selector 170 (medal blocker in which the solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates), various lamps 338, and various 7-segment (SEG) indicators are set.

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

  In step S210, various processes for ending the timer interrupt end process are performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register. Thereafter, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S211, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. After that, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

<Initial setting process>
Next, the initial setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the initial setting process in step S101 of FIG.

  In step S301, various initial processes (initialization processes) are executed.

  In step S302, a setting change process is executed. Specifically, the setting change process is executed when the power switch is turned on while the setting key switch (not shown) provided inside the main body is turned on. Here, the setting change process is a process for changing the set value, and the set value is a game medium used as a wager number on the game table by the player when playing a game for a predetermined period. This is a value for adjusting the ratio of the total number of game media paid out by the game machine to the total number, and it is possible to set a plurality of setting values, for example, setting “1” to setting “6”. Specifically, the set value is updated and confirmed based on the operation of a setting change button (not shown) provided inside the main body and the operation of the start lever 135. If the setting key switch is changed from the ON state to the OFF state after the setting value is determined, the setting change process is terminated. The operation of the setting change button and the operation of the start lever 135 when the setting key switch is ON and the power switch is ON are referred to as setting changing operations.

  In step S303, it is determined whether a setting change operation has been performed. If a setting change operation has been performed, the process proceeds to step S304. If a setting change operation has not been performed, the process proceeds to step S306.

  In step S304, the mode transition flag is set to ON. The mode transition flag is a flag indicating whether or not to execute a mode transition lottery process that is a process relating to the stay mode transition in the normal state. When the mode transition flag is on, the mode transition lottery process is performed. In the present embodiment, since the stay mode in the normal state is set when the power is turned on accompanied by a setting change operation, the mode transition flag is set to ON.

  In step S305, a mode transition lottery process (described later in detail) is executed.

  In step S306, other initial setting processing is executed. For example, a preparation is made for continuously transmitting a stay mode command, which will be described later, and other commands. A plurality of commands transmitted continuously are also referred to as continuous transmission commands.

<Mode transfer lottery processing>
Next, the mode transition lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of mode transition lottery processing in step S302 in FIG. 13 and step 604 in FIG. In the mode transition lottery process, the stay mode in the normal state is determined, and the number of bell ceilings that is one of the specific conditions B is determined.

  In step S401, it is determined whether or not the mode transition flag is on. If the mode transition flag is on, the process proceeds to step S402; otherwise, the mode transition lottery process is terminated.

  In step S402, a shift lottery process for each stay mode is executed. In the stay mode transition lottery process, any one stay mode is determined from the four stay modes (normal mode A, normal mode B, chance mode, heaven mode).

  Specifically, the stay mode is determined based on a lottery process using the destination mode-specific transfer destination lottery table shown in FIG. Here, Fig.16 (a) is a figure which shows typically the content of the transfer destination lottery table classified by stay mode. In the table of FIG. 16A, the stay mode displayed in a column on the left indicates the current stay mode, and the stay mode displayed in a row on the upper side indicates the destination stay mode. In the transfer lottery process by stay mode according to the present embodiment, the stay mode of the transfer destination is determined based on the current stay mode. For example, when the current stay mode is the normal mode A, 30 Transition to normal mode A with a probability of / 256, normal mode B with a probability of 40/256, chance mode with a probability of 20/256, and heaven mode with a probability of 10/256. The stay mode in the initial state (when the power is turned on with a setting change) is the normal mode A. Moreover, the advantage of the stay mode of this embodiment is normal mode A <normal mode B <chance mode <heaven mode, and the heaven mode is the most advantageous stay mode.

  In step S403, a bell ceiling frequency lottery process (details will be described later) for determining the bell ceiling frequency by a lottery process is executed.

  In step S404, the mode transition flag is set to off.

  In step S405, preparation for transmitting the stay mode command to the first sub-control unit 400 is performed. The stay mode command is a command including information indicating the stay mode set in step S402, information indicating the number of bell ceilings set in step S403, and the like. Here, the preliminary preparation for transmission refers to preliminary preparation for transmission preparation of a plurality of commands (continuous transmission commands) transmitted continuously. When this mode transition lottery process is executed in the initial setting process (step S305 in FIG. 13), the stay mode command is changed to another command (for example, AT mode in step S306 in the initial setting process (FIG. 13)). In the winning combination internal lottery process (step S604 in FIG. 18), an AT-related command indicating whether it is a non-AT mode, a gaming state command indicating a gaming state (RT), etc. When this mode transition lottery process is executed, the stay mode command is prepared for transmission as a continuous transmission command together with other commands in step S606 of the winning combination internal lottery process (FIG. 18).

<Bell ceiling frequency lottery process>
Next, the bell ceiling frequency lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the mode transition lottery process in step S403 of FIG.

  In step S501, in order to execute the mode-specific bell ceiling frequency lottery process, a random number value is acquired from the random number A whose numerical value varies in the range of 0 to 255.

  In step S502, using the random numbers acquired in step S501, the mode-specific bell ceiling number lottery process is executed. In the bell ceiling frequency lottery process by mode, the lottery process is performed using the bell ceiling frequency lottery table. FIG. 16B is a diagram schematically showing the contents of the bell ceiling frequency lottery table at the time of transition to the normal mode A (when the transition destination stay mode is determined to be the normal mode A in the transition lottery by stay mode). Yes, FIG. 16C schematically shows the contents of the bell ceiling frequency lottery table at the time of transition to the normal mode B (when the stay mode of the transfer destination is determined as the normal mode B in the transition lottery by stay mode). FIG. 16D schematically shows the contents of the bell ceiling frequency lottery table at the time of the chance mode transition (when the destination stay mode is determined as the chance mode in the transition lottery by stay mode). FIG. 16 (e) shows the contents of the bell ceiling frequency lottery table at the time of transition to heaven mode (when the transition destination stay mode is determined to be heaven mode in the transition lottery by stay mode). It shows it in manner.

  For example, in the bell ceiling number lottery process for each mode when shifting to the normal mode A, the probability of winning in common mode is 2/256, the probability of winning 3 times is 1/256, and the probability of winning 30 times is 20/256. It has become. Also, in the mode-specific bell ceiling number lottery processing at the time of the chance mode transition, the probability of winning in common mode is 32/256, the probability of winning 3 times is 3/256, and the probability of winning 16 times is 42/256. ing. Here, common mode means that the number of bell ceilings is not determined by the lottery process using the mode-specific bell ceiling number lottery table, but is separately performed by executing the mode common bell ceiling number lottery process described later. The case where the number of ceilings is determined is shown.

  As described above, the mode-specific bell ceiling number lottery processing of this embodiment has a different bell ceiling number lottery table for each stay mode, and the bells at the time of transition to the normal mode A, the transition to the normal mode B, and the transition to the chance mode. The number-of-ceilings lottery table is a lottery table that can be won in common with the modes. The probability of winning in common with this mode is the highest in the bell ceiling frequency lottery when shifting to the chance mode, followed by the bell ceiling frequency lottery when shifting to the normal mode B, and the bell ceiling frequency lottery when shifting to the normal mode A. ing. Since there is a different bell ceiling number lottery table for each stay mode, the lottery results for each stay mode are biased (such as the value of the selected bell ceiling number and the winning probability of the selected bell ceiling number) It is possible to give the player the pleasure of guessing the stay mode from the lottery result (the number of bell ceilings).

  In step S503, it is determined in the mode-specific bell ceiling number lottery process in step S502 whether or not the mode has been won. If the mode is won, the process proceeds to step S504, and if the mode is not won, that is, if one of the bell ceiling times determined in advance in the bell ceiling number lottery table is different for each stay mode. Advances to step S510.

  In step S504, since the common mode is selected in the mode-specific bell ceiling frequency lottery process, a random number value is obtained from the random numbers B whose numerical values fluctuate in the range of 0 to 255 in order to execute the mode common bell ceiling frequency lottery process. To do.

  In step S505, the mode common bell ceiling frequency lottery process is executed using the random number acquired in step S504. In the mode common bell ceiling frequency lottery process, the lottery process is performed using the mode common bell ceiling frequency lottery table. FIG. 17A is a diagram schematically showing the contents of the mode common bell ceiling frequency lottery table. For example, the probability of winning the equal lottery is 100/256, and the probability of winning 11 times is 20/256. Here, the equal lottery is a case where the number of bell ceilings is not determined by the lottery process using the mode common bell ceiling number lottery table, but the number of bell ceilings is determined by executing a calculation process described later. Show.

  Here, when the number of bell ceilings is determined by the lottery process using the mode common bell ceiling number lottery table, the value of the determined number of bell ceilings (specifically, 11 times, 22 times, ..., 64). The combination of numerical values such as the number of times is different from the value of the number of bell ceilings determined by the mode-specific bell ceiling number table lottery process. Therefore, the player wins in the mode common bell ceiling number lottery process from the value of the number of bell ceilings, and in the mode-specific bell ceiling number table lottery process, the player is most likely to win in common with the mode at the time of chance mode transition. The stay mode is likely to be an advantageous chance mode.

  In step S506, it is determined whether or not the equal lottery is won in the mode common bell ceiling frequency lottery process in step S505. If the equal lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S507, and if the equal lottery is not won, that is, if one of the bell ceiling numbers predetermined in the mode common bell ceiling number lottery table is won, Proceed to step S510.

  In step S507, since the equal lottery is won in the mode common bell ceiling frequency lottery process, the number of bell ceilings is determined based on a predetermined calculation process. Therefore, the random number C varies in a range of 0 to 255. Get the numeric value.

  In step S508, a predetermined calculation process is executed using the random value acquired in step S507. In the present embodiment, the obtained random number value is divided by 64, and a numerical value obtained by adding 1 to the remainder of the division is calculated. For example, when the random value is 1, it is 2, and when the random value is 100, it is 37. In the arithmetic processing of this embodiment, values in the range of 1 to 64 are calculated with an equal probability.

  In step S509, the value calculated in step S508 is set as the number of bell ceilings.

  On the other hand, in step S510, the number of wins in the mode-specific bell ceiling lottery process or the mode common bell ceiling lottery process is set as the number of bell ceilings. For example, when 17 times is won in the bell ceiling number lottery process at the time of transition to the normal A mode in step S502 (see FIG. 16B), 17 is set as the number of bell ceilings, and the mode common bell ceiling in step S505 is set. When 44 times are won in the number-of-times lottery process (see FIG. 17A), 44 is set as the number of bell ceilings.

  FIG. 17B is a table showing the probability that each number is selected when the equal lottery is won in the mode common bell ceiling number lottery and the number of bell ceilings is determined based on the arithmetic processing. For example, in the case of one time, the selection probability is 100/256/64 × 100 = 0.61%. Since the numerical values 1 to 64 are selected equally, the probability that each of the 1 to 64 times is selected is 0.61% as shown in FIG. Here, LO1 is defined as the probability of selecting one to 64 times when the equal lottery is won in the mode common bell ceiling frequency lottery and the bell ceiling frequency is determined based on the arithmetic processing.

  FIG. 17C shows a specific number in the mode common bell ceiling frequency lottery (the number of times when the bell ceiling frequency is determined in the lottery using the mode common bell ceiling frequency lottery table. Specifically, 11 times and 22 times. , ..., 63 times, 64 times) is a table showing the probability of being selected. The specific number of times is selected not only when the specific number of times is won in the mode common bell ceiling number lottery process, but also when the equal number lottery is won in the mode common bell ceiling number lottery process and the specific number of times is won by the arithmetic process Therefore, the sum of the probabilities is the value shown in FIG. For example, the winning probability in the case of 11 times is 7.81% (= 20/256) + 0.61% = 8.42%. Here, the probability that each specific number of times when the number of bell ceilings is determined in the mode common bell ceiling frequency lottery is defined as LO2.

  FIG. 17D is a graph showing the selection probability of the number of bell ceilings with the number of bell ceilings as the horizontal axis and the selection probability as the vertical axis. In the bell ceiling frequency lottery process of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17 (d), an equalization process (region of probability LO1) for equally distributing the probabilities that each lottery value (1 to 64) is selected, and a specific number of times (11 times, 22 times,...), An uneven distribution process (probability LO2 region) that increases the probability of being selected. Since the winning value is determined using the lottery table, even if the numerical value range selected by the lottery is increased, the winning probability of the selected value to be selected can be biased without increasing the data capacity of the lottery table. it can. Here, “without increasing the data capacity of the lottery table” specifically means that an area equivalent to the mode common bell ceiling frequency lottery table shown in FIG. Since it is not necessary to assign a range, it means that the data capacity of the lottery table can be reduced by that amount (an area corresponding to the common bell ceiling number lottery table for each mode in FIGS. 16B to 16D). The same).

  In the bell ceiling frequency lottery process of the present embodiment, the random number value is acquired up to three times, but the random value is acquired from different random numbers (random numbers A, B, and C). However, if the random number value is acquired at a timing exceeding the random number generation cycle, it may be acquired from a common random number. In step S508, the obtained random number value is divided by 64 and 1 is added to the remainder of the division. Of course, the number of bell ceilings may be determined based on other arithmetic processing. is there. In this embodiment, the probability LO1 <probability LO2 is set. However, the magnitude relationship between the probability of winning in the equalization process and the probability of winning in the uneven distribution process is not limited to this. The probability LO1> the probability LO2.

<Internal winning lottery process>
Next, the winning combination internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the winning combination internal lottery process in step S105 of FIG.

  In step S601, an internal winning combination lottery process is executed. In the internal winning combination lottery process, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current gaming state (RT), and the internal lottery is performed using this and the random number value acquired in step S104 of FIG. . As a result of the internal lottery, when any winning combination (including an operating combination) is won internally, the condition device (flag) of the internal winning combination is activated (the winning combination flag is turned ON).

  In step S602, a push order type lottery process is executed. In the push order type lottery process, when the internal winning combination is selected in the internal winning combination lottery process in step S601, the push order type corresponding to the internal winning combination is determined by lottery. For example, when the re-game player 1 + 2 is internally won, one of the push order types “Replay 2L”, “Replay 2C”, and “Replay 2R” is determined by lottery (see FIG. 9). ).

  In step S603, instruction monitor setting processing (details will be described later) regarding display settings of the instruction monitor 127 is executed.

  In step S604, a mode transition lottery process (details are described above with reference to FIG. 14) for setting the stay mode in the normal state is executed.

  In step S605, AT related processing (details will be described later) related to the AT mode is executed.

  In step S606, preparation is made to transmit a continuous command including an internal winning command indicating the result of the winning combination internal lottery to the first sub-control unit 400. The continuous transmission command prepared for transmission in step S606 includes the above-described internal winning command, a push order command, a confrontation effect command, a confrontation victory command, an AT-related command, a stay mode command, and the like prepared in advance. . That is, in this step S606, preparations for continuously transmitting the various commands are made.

  The internal winning command includes, for example, an internal winning command indicating that a small role 2 (watermelon) has been internally won, an internal winning command indicating that the small role 2 (watermelon) has been internally won, and a winning combination internal lottery result being lost ( In the case of a winning combination), an internal winning command indicating a loss is set.

<Instruction monitor setting process>
Next, the instruction monitor setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the instruction monitor setting process in step S503 of FIG.

  In step S701, it is determined whether or not the AT flag is on. The AT flag is a flag indicating whether or not the effect state of the main control unit 300 is the AT mode. The AT flag is set to ON when the AT mode is set, and is set to OFF when the AT mode is not set. If the AT flag is on, the process proceeds to step S703, and if not, the process proceeds to step S702.

  In step S702, it is determined whether or not the AT initial hit flag is on. If the AT initial hit flag is on, the process proceeds to step 703; otherwise, the instruction monitor setting process is terminated.

  In step S703, internal winning combination information relating to the internal winning combination in the winning combination internal lottery process is acquired.

  In step S704, it is determined based on the internal winning combination information whether or not the re-game combination 1 + 4 has been internally won. If the re-gamer 1 + 4 is won internally, the process proceeds to step S705. If not, the process proceeds to step S707.

  In step S705, it is determined whether the confrontation state flag is on. Here, the confrontation state flag is a flag indicating whether or not it is in the confrontation state, and is set to ON when it is in the confrontation state, and is set to OFF when it is not in the confrontation state. If the confrontation state flag is on, the process proceeds to step S706, and if not, the instruction monitor setting process ends.

  In step S706, reach eye avoidance processing (described later in detail) is executed. That is, in the AT mode confrontation state, when re-gamer 1 + 4 is internally won, reach eye avoidance processing that can avoid winning of re-gamer 4 (reach eye display replay) is executed.

  On the other hand, in step S707, display data setting processing (described in detail later) is executed. That is, in the AT mode or the AT mode preparation state, when a combination other than the re-game combination 1 + 4 is won, a display data setting process is executed that allows the instruction monitor 127 to display the correct operation order.

  In step S708, it is determined whether or not the instruction monitor flag is on. The instruction monitor flag is a flag indicating whether or not to execute an operation condition notification effect using the instruction monitor 127. When the operation condition notification effect using the instruction monitor 127 is executed, the instruction monitor flag is set to ON. When the operation condition notification effect using 127 is not executed, it is set to OFF. If the instruction monitor flag is on, the process proceeds to step S709. If not, the instruction monitor setting process is terminated.

  In step S709, since the instruction monitor flag is on, preparation is performed in which a push order command including push order information is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Here, the pressing order information is based on information set as display data of the instruction monitor 127 in a display data setting process (FIG. 21) described later. For example, when display data indicating the content of the stop operation in which the first stop reel is the left reel 110 is set, push order information indicating the content of the stop operation in which the first stop reel is the left reel 110 is transmitted. The

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the operation condition notification effect by the main control unit 300 is executed, the push order information is transmitted to the first sub control unit 400, so that the first sub control unit 400 and the second sub control are transmitted. The operation condition notification effect by the unit 500 can execute the same notification content as the operation condition notification effect by the main control unit 300.

<Reach eye avoidance process>
Next, the reach avoidance process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of reach eye avoidance processing in step S706 of FIG.

  In step S801, it is determined whether or not the confrontation victory flag is on. The confrontation victory flag is a flag indicating whether or not the hero character wins in the confrontation effect executed in the confrontation state, and is set to ON when the hero character wins, and is OFF otherwise. Set to If the confrontation victory flag is on, the process proceeds to step S802; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S806.

  In step S802, it is determined whether or not the value of the confrontation game number counter is 1. Here, the confrontation game number counter is a counter stored in a specific storage area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300, and stores the number of remaining games in the confrontation state (confrontation effect). If the value of the confrontation game number counter is 1, the process proceeds to step S803. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S804.

  In step S803, since it is in the final game of the confrontation effect, the instruction monitor lottery process for the confrontation final game is executed. In the instruction monitor lottery process for the final game, the lottery process is performed using the instruction monitor lottery table for the final game. The lower part of FIG. 25C is a diagram schematically showing the contents of the instruction monitor lottery table for the confrontation final game. Specifically, in the final game of the confrontation effect, the player loses (no instruction) with a probability of 255/256 and wins (with an instruction) with a probability of 1/256.

  On the other hand, in step S804, since the game is in the middle of the confrontation effect, the instruction monitor lottery process for the game in the middle of the confrontation is executed. In the instruction monitor lottery process for the game being confronted, the lottery process is performed using the instruction monitor lottery table for the game being confronted. The upper part of FIG. 25C is a diagram schematically showing the contents of the instruction monitor lottery table for the confrontation final game. Specifically, in the midway game of the confrontation effect, the player loses (no instruction (no instruction monitor)) with a probability of 26/256, and wins (with an instruction (with instruction monitor)) with a probability of 230/256.

  Thus, in the instruction monitor lottery process of the present embodiment, the midway game is easier to win with an instruction (with an instruction monitor) than the final game.

  In step S805, if winning in the instruction monitor lottery process in step S803 or step S804 (if an instruction is given), the process proceeds to step S806, and if not, the reach-avoidance process is terminated.

  In step S806, display data of the instruction monitor 127 is set based on the determined push order type. For example, when the push order type “Replay 4C” is selected, the display data C is set, and when the push order type “Replay 4R” is selected, the display data R is set (see FIG. 9). .

  In step S807, the instruction monitor flag is set to ON.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the confrontation state in the AT mode, when the re-gamer 1 + 4 is internally won and (1) the confrontation victory is not fixed (step S801: N0), or (2) the confrontation victory is When the instruction monitor lottery process has been confirmed (step S801: YES, step S805: YES), an operation condition notification effect using the instruction monitor 127 is executed. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, even if the game is won internally by the re-gamer 1 + 4 in the AT mode, if it is not in the confrontation state (in the normal state) (step S704: YES, In the case of S705: NO), the operation condition notification effect by the instruction monitor 127 is not executed. That is, since the confrontation state is an advantageous state for the player, in the advantageous state, the operation condition notification effect using the instruction monitor 127 is executed to enhance the interest of the game, while in the normal state, the instruction monitor 127 is By not performing the used operation condition notification effect, the data capacity of the main control unit 300 is reduced, and the processing load on the main control unit 300 is reduced.

  As will be described in detail later, when the re-gamer 1 + 4 is internally won in the AT mode confrontation state, not only the operation condition notification effect using the instruction monitor 127 but also the operation condition using the effect image display device 157 The notification effect is executed (see FIG. 35). On the other hand, when the re-game player 1 + 4 is internally won in the normal state of the AT mode, the operation condition notification effect using the instruction monitor 127 is not executed, but the operation condition notification effect using the effect image display device 157 is executed. (See FIG. 35).

  Further, even when the re-game player 1 + 4 is internally won in the AT mode confrontation state, when the operation condition notification effect using the instruction monitor 127 is not executed (the confrontation victory is confirmed and the instruction monitor lottery process is performed) In this case, the operation condition notification effect using the effect image display device 157 is not executed (see FIG. 35). Unlike the reason described above, in this case, the player can win a replay 4 (reach eye display replay) by himself and execute a reach eye effect that informs the player that there is a possibility of granting a privilege. is there.

  In the present embodiment, when the re-game player 1 + 4 is won internally, the re-game player 4 (reach eye display) is displayed on the active line when the stop operation is performed with the first stop reel as the left reel 110. (Replay) symbol combination is displayed, and in the operation condition notification effect using the instruction monitor 127 in step S806 described above, the stop operation using the first stop reel as the left reel 110 is not notified. It is not limited to this. In the operation condition notification effect using the instruction monitor 127, a stop operation with the first stop reel as the left reel 110 may be notified. In addition, when the re-playing role 1 + 4 is won internally, the operation frequency is low, for example, the re-playing role 4 (reach eye display replay) on the active line at the time of a stop operation with the first stop reel as the right reel 112. The combination may be displayed, and the operation order for winning the re-gamer 4 may be notified by an operation condition notification effect using the instruction monitor 127. Further, when the re-game player 1 + 4 is internally won, the operation condition notification effect using the instruction monitor 127 does not notify the operation order for winning the re-game player 4 (reach eye display replay), while the effect image display device In the operation condition notification effect using 157, the operation order for winning the re-gamer 4 (reach eye display replay) may be notified.

<Display data setting process>
Next, the display data setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the display data setting process in step S505 of FIG.

  In step S901, it is determined whether or not the small combination 3B has been internally won in the winning combination internal lottery process. If the small combination 3B is won internally, the process proceeds to step S902. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S904.

  In step S902, it is determined whether the confrontation victory flag is on. If the confrontation victory flag is on, the display data setting process is terminated. If the confrontation victory flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S903.

  In step S903, a distribution lottery of the display data of the instruction monitor 127 is executed. Specifically, (1) display data L for informing the operation sequence for setting the first stop reel as the left reel 110, (2) display data R for informing the operation sequence for setting the first stop reel as the middle reel 111, 3) One of the display data R for notifying the operation order for setting the first stop reel as the right reel 112 is determined by lottery. Since the small combination 3B is not the push order, the display data is determined based on the result of the sorting lottery instead of the push order type.

  On the other hand, in step S904, it is determined whether or not another push order combination, specifically, a re-playing combination 1 + 2, a re-playing combination 1 + 3, or a small combination 3A has been won internally. If the internal winning combination for another push order is selected, the process proceeds to step S905. If not, the display data setting process is terminated.

  In step S905, the display data of the instruction monitor 127 is set. Specifically, (1) when the small combination 3B is won internally, the display data determined in step S903 is set as the display data of the instruction monitor 127, and (2) the replaying combination 1 + 2, the replaying combination 1 + 3, or When one of the small roles 3A is won internally, the display data of the instruction monitor 127 is set based on the determined push order type (see FIG. 9). For example, when the re-game player 1 + 2 is internally won and the push order type “Replay 2C” is selected, the display data C is set. When the push order type “Replay 2” is selected, the display data is displayed. R is set (see FIG. 9).

  In step S906, the instruction monitor flag is set to ON.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the game is won internally by the small role 3B in the AT mode or the AT mode preparation state, and the main character does not win the confrontation effect (step S901: YES, step S902: NO). While the operation condition notification effect using the instruction monitor 127 is executed, if the main character wins the confrontation effect even in the game in which the small role 3B is won internally (step S901: YES, step S902: YES). The operation condition notification effect using the instruction monitor 127 is not executed. This is to make it seem that the small role 3A has been elected internally for the former, and for the latter to win the small role 3 (Bell) in a situation where there is no operating condition notification production, to give the player an unexpected joy. . That is, in this embodiment, when winning a small role 3 (bell) in a game that does not execute an operation condition notification effect using the instruction monitor 127, the main character has a game characteristic of winning in a confrontation effect.

  In the present embodiment, when the small combination 3A and the small combination 3B are internally won in the non-AT mode, the game condition is set such that the operation condition notification effect using the instruction monitor 127 is not executed. When in the confrontation state, an operation condition notification effect using the instruction monitor 127 may be executed. In this case, an operation condition notification effect using an effect image display device 157 described later may also be executed.

<AT-related processing>
Next, AT-related processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of AT-related processing in step S605 of FIG.

  In step S1001, it is determined whether the confrontation state flag is on. If the confrontation state flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1006, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1002.

  In step S1002, it is determined whether or not a small combination 1 or a small combination 2 has been internally won in the winning combination internal lottery process. If the small combination 1 or small combination 2 is won internally, the process proceeds to step S1003. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1007.

  In step S1003, a confrontation state transition lottery process is executed. In the confrontation state transition lottery process, it is determined whether or not to transition to the confrontation state using the confrontation state transition lottery table. FIG. 25A is a diagram schematically showing the contents of the confrontation state transition lottery table. For example, if a small role 1 is won internally, it will be won with a probability of 16/256 (transition to the confrontation state), and if a small role 2 is internally won, it will be won with a probability of 10/256 (confrontation) State).

  In step S1004, it is determined whether or not a winning is made in the confrontation state transition lottery process in step S1003. If it is won in the confrontation state transition lottery process, the process proceeds to step S1005, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1007.

  In step S1005, a confrontation state transition process (described later in detail) is executed. After the process of step S1005 is completed, the process proceeds to step S1007.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the normal state of the non-AT mode or the AT mode, when the small combination 1 or the small combination 2 is internally won and the contest state shift lottery is won (step S1001: YES, step S1002: YES) In step S1004: YES), the process proceeds to a confrontation state transition process to transition to a confrontation state.

  On the other hand, in step S1006, since it is in the confrontation state of the non-AT mode or the AT mode, the first confrontation effect rewriting lottery process (details will be described later) for updating the contest effect result is executed. After the process of step S1006 is completed, the process proceeds to step S1007.

  In step S1007, other AT related processing is executed. For example, in the case of winning in the AT right grant lottery executed when the small role 1 or the small role 2 is internally won in the special role gaming state (RT2; BB mode), the process of setting the AT first hit flag to ON Execute. In addition, preparations for transmitting AT-related commands indicating the number of AT rights and the like as a result of the AT right grant lottery are performed.

<Confrontation state transition processing>
Next, the battle state transition process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the confrontation state transition process in step S1005 in FIG. 22 and step S1406 in FIG.

  In step S1101, the battle state flag is set to ON. As a result, the confrontation state is started from the next game (YES in step S1001 in the AT-related processing shown in FIG. 22 of the next game).

  In step S1102, a confrontation effect lottery process is executed. The confrontation effect lottery process is a lottery process for determining the type of confrontation effect using the confrontation effect lottery table. FIG. 25B is a diagram schematically showing the contents of the confrontation state transition lottery table. In this embodiment, five types of confrontation effects are provided, with effect A being 2 games, effect B being 3 games, effect C being 4 games, effect D being 5 games, and effect E being 4 games. . The productions A to D are productions in which the hero character's victory is not confirmed at the beginning of the setting (the hero character's victory is decided according to the progress of the game), and the production E is the hero character's victory from the beginning of the setting. Is a production that has already been confirmed. When the above-described number of bell ceilings is determined using only the bell ceiling number lottery table for each mode (FIGS. 16B to 16E), the effect A is selected with a probability of 90/256. The effect B is selected with a probability of 90/256, the effect C is selected with a probability of 50/256, the effect D is selected with a probability of 24/256, and the effect E is selected with a probability of 2/256. It has become. On the other hand, when the above-described number of bell ceilings is determined using the mode common bell ceiling frequency lottery table, effect A is selected with a probability of 60/256, and effect B is selected with a probability of 80/256, The effect C is selected with a probability of 80/256, the effect D is selected with a probability of 34/256, and the effect E is selected with a probability of 2/256.

  In the confrontation effect lottery process of the present embodiment, the probability that an effect with a longer number of games is selected is higher when the mode common bell ceiling frequency lottery table is used than when the mode-specific bell ceiling frequency lottery table is used. As will be described later, since the result of the winning combination internal lottery process is reflected in the effect result of the main character winning in the confrontation effect, it is advantageous for the player to execute the confrontation effect with a long number of games. . Therefore, in this embodiment, the probability of winning the AT right is higher because the protagonist character wins in the confrontation effect is higher when the confrontation effect lottery process is executed using the mode common bell ceiling frequency lottery table. Become. Further, even when the confrontation effect lottery process is executed using the mode common bell ceiling frequency lottery table, as shown in FIGS. 16B to 16D, the probability of executing the mode common bell ceiling frequency lottery is high. Since the chance mode> normal mode B> normal mode A, the probability of acquiring the AT right is also the chance mode> normal mode B> normal mode A.

  In step S1103, it is determined whether or not the confrontation effect E is selected in the confrontation effect lottery process in step S1102. If the confrontation effect E is selected, the process proceeds to step S1104. If not, the process proceeds to step S1105.

  In step S1104, since the confrontation effect E is selected and the victory of the main character has already been confirmed, the confrontation victory flag is set to ON.

  In step S1105, the number of games corresponding to the confrontation effect selected in the confrontation effect lottery process in step S1102 is set in the confrontation game number counter. For example, when the production A is selected, 2 is set in the confrontation game number counter.

  In step S <b> 1106, preparation is made for transmitting a confrontation effect command including confrontation effect information to the first sub-control unit 400. The confrontation effect information includes information such as the confrontation effect type and the confrontation victory flag.

  In the present embodiment, the number of games is fixed according to the type of the confrontation effect, but unlike this, the number of games of the confrontation effect may not be fixed. In this case, the confrontation effect information includes the number of confrontation effect games.

<First Showdown Rewriting lottery process>
Next, the first showdown effect rewriting lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the first confrontation effect rewriting lottery process in step S1006 of FIG. The first confrontation effect rewriting lottery process is a process of determining whether or not the hero character wins in the confrontation effect executed during the confrontation state based on the result of the winning combination internal lottery process.

  In step S1201, it is determined whether the confrontation victory flag is on. If the confrontation victory flag is on, the first confrontation effect rewriting lottery process is terminated. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1202.

  In step S1202, it is determined whether or not any winning combination has been won internally. If any winning combination is won internally, the process proceeds to step S12103. If not, that is, if the game is lost, the first confrontation effect rewriting lottery process is terminated.

  In step S1203, it is determined whether or not the AT flag is on. If the AT flag is on, the process proceeds to step 1205. If not, the process proceeds to step S1204.

  In step S1204, since it is in the non-AT mode, the non-AT-use victory rewriting lottery process is executed. The non-AT medium victory rewrite lottery process is a lottery process for determining whether or not the hero character wins using the non-AT medium victory rewrite lottery table 1. FIG. 25 (d) is a diagram schematically showing the contents of the non-AT intermediate victory rewrite lottery table 1. In the present embodiment, the probability of winning (winning) varies depending on the internal winning combination, and the winning probability is set higher for the winning combination for the player. For example, if a special role (special role 1 or 2) is won internally, it will be won (win) with a probability of 256/256 (= 100%), and if a small role 1 or 2 is won internally, it will be 192 If you win (win) with a probability of / 256 and win an internal win for small role 3, win (win) with a probability of 4/256 and win an internal win for replaying role (replaying roles 1 to 4) Will win (win) with a probability of 1/256.

  On the other hand, in step S1205, since it is in the AT mode, a winning rewrite lottery process for AT is executed. The AT victory rewrite lottery process is a lottery process for determining whether or not the hero character wins using the AT middle victory rewrite lottery table. FIG. 25 (e) is a diagram schematically showing the contents of the AT intermediate victory rewrite lottery table. In the present embodiment, the probability of winning (winning) varies depending on the internal winning combination, and the winning probability is set higher for the winning combination for the player. For example, if a special role (special role 1 or 2) is won internally, it will be won (win) with a probability of 256/256 (= 100%), and if a small role 1 or 2 is won internally, it will be 192 If you win (win) with a probability of / 256 and win an internal win for small role 3, win (win) with a probability of 76/256 and win an internal win for replaying role (replaying roles 1 to 4) Will win (win) with a probability of 1/256.

  Here, when FIG. 25 (d) and FIG. 25 (e) are compared, only the winning probability when winning the small combination 3 is different. That is, when winning the small role 3 in the AT mode confrontation state, the probability of winning (winning) is higher than when winning the small role 3 in the non-AT mode confrontation state, that is, the probability of granting the AT right Is set high.

  In step S1206, it is determined whether or not the winning rewrite lottery process in step S1204 or step S1205 has been won. If the winning rewrite lottery process is won, the process proceeds to step S1207. Otherwise, the first confrontation effect rewriting lottery process is terminated.

  In step S1207, since the winning rewrite lottery process in step S1204 or step S1205 is won, the confrontation victory flag is set to ON.

  In step S1208, preparation for transmitting a confrontation victory command including confrontation victory information such as a confrontation victory flag to the first sub-control unit 400 is performed.

<Reel rotation start processing>
Next, the reel rotation start process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the reel rotation start process in step S107 of FIG.

  In step S1301, it is determined whether or not the value of the game interval timer is zero. The game interval timer is a timer stored in a specific storage area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300, and a time required for one game is set to a predetermined time (for example, the minimum game time of 4.1 seconds) or more. This timer is set for the purpose of limiting the number of game media acquired or lost per unit time and limiting the gambling of the game. The game interval timer is set to an initial value (for example, a timer value corresponding to 4.1 seconds) in step S1302, which will be described later, and is decremented each time the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300 is executed. If the value of the game interval timer is 0, the time required for one game has elapsed, so the process proceeds to step S1302, and if not, step S1301 is repeated.

  In step S1302, an initial value (for example, a timer value corresponding to 4.1 seconds) is set in the game interval timer.

  In step S1303, it is determined whether the instruction monitor flag is on. If the instruction monitor flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1304. If not, the process proceeds to step S1306.

  In step S1304, the instruction monitor flag is set to OFF.

  In step S1305, an operation condition notification effect using the instruction monitor 127 is executed. Specifically, the instruction monitor 127 is turned on in the display mode of the set display data (see FIG. 10).

  In the present embodiment, when the operation condition notification effect is executed by internally winning the push order, the instruction monitor 127 is lit at the start of reel rotation, and in the effect image display device 157, the first sub-control unit 400 performs the push order. Although the notification image is displayed immediately after receiving the command (see FIG. 35 described later), the difference between the start timing of the indication display of the instruction monitor 127 and the start timing of the notification image display of the effect image display device 157 is as follows. , There is no difference depending on the push order (small role 3A, replaying role 1 + 2, replaying role 1 + 3, replaying role 1 + 4), and they are the same. That is, the winning combination is not grasped from the difference between the lighting display start timing of the instruction monitor 127 and the notification image display start timing of the effect image display device 157 in the operation condition notification effect.

  Note that the start timing of the indication display of the instruction monitor 127 and the notification image display of the effect image display device 157 in the operation condition notification effect may be the same.

  In step S1306, the reel control state of all reels is set to the acceleration control state. Here, the reel control state will be described. The reel control state is information on the reel control state that is independently stored for each of the reels 110 to 112 in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. , “Stop control state”, “acceleration control state”, “constant speed control state”, “retraction control state”, and “brake control state” are stored. The main control unit 300 controls the reels 110 to 112 based on this reel control state.

<Winning determination process>
Next, the winning determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the winning determination process in step S109 of FIG.

  In step S1401, it is determined whether the confrontation state flag is on. If the confrontation state flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1407, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1402.

  In step S1402, it is determined whether or not a winning combination 3 (bell) has been won. If the small role 3 (bell) is won, the process proceeds to step S1403. If not, the process proceeds to step S1210.

  In step S1403, since the small role 3 (bell) is won in the normal state of the AT mode or the non-AT mode, 1 is added to the bell counter. The bell number counter is a counter stored in a specific storage area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300, and stores the number of wins of the small role 3 (bell) in the normal state of the AT mode or the non-AT mode. Note that the initial value of the bell number counter is zero.

  In step S1404, it is determined whether or not the number of bells updated in step S1403 has reached the number of bell ceilings. If the number of bells reaches the number of bell ceilings, the process proceeds to step S1405. If not, the process proceeds to step S1210.

  In step S1405, an initial value 0 is set in the bell number counter.

  In step S1406, since the number of bells has reached the number of bell ceilings, a confrontation state transition process (details are described above with reference to FIG. 23) is performed. After executing the process of step S1406, the process proceeds to step S1210.

  On the other hand, in step S1407, it is determined whether the AT flag is on. If the AT flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1409; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1408.

  In step S1408, a second confrontation effect rewriting lottery process (details will be described later) is executed. That is, the second confrontation effect rewriting lottery process is a process executed in the confrontation state of the non-AT mode.

  In step S1409, a confrontation result setting process (details will be described later) for setting a confrontation effect result is executed.

  In step S1410, other winning determination processing is executed. For example, in this step 1210, preparation is made for transmitting a continuous transmission command including a winning determination command indicating the result of the winning determination to the first sub-control unit 400. The continuous transmission command prepared for transmission in step S1410 includes a winning determination command, a confrontation effect command, a confrontation victory command, and the like prepared in advance. That is, in this step S1410, preparations for continuously transmitting the various commands are made.

<Second showdown rewriting lottery process>
Next, the second confrontation effect rewriting lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the second confrontation effect rewriting lottery process in step S1408 of FIG. The second confrontation effect rewriting lottery process is a process of determining whether or not the hero character wins in the confrontation effect executed during the confrontation state in the non-AT mode based on the result of the winning determination process.

  In step S1501, it is determined whether or not a small role 3 (bell) has been won in the winning determination process. When winning the small role 3 (bell), the process proceeds to step S1502, and otherwise, the second confrontation effect rewriting lottery process is terminated.

  In step S1502, it is determined whether the confrontation victory flag is on. When the confrontation victory flag is on, the second confrontation effect rewriting lottery process is terminated. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1503.

  In step S1503, a non-AT-use victory rewrite lottery process 2 is executed. The non-AT medium victory rewriting lottery process 2 is a lottery process for determining whether or not the hero character wins using the non-AT medium victory rewrite lottery table 2. FIG. 25 (f) is a diagram schematically showing the contents of the non-AT intermediate victory rewrite lottery table 2. In the present embodiment, when winning a small role 3 (bell), it wins (wins) with a probability of 60/256.

  In step S1504, it is determined whether or not the winning in the non-AT victory rewrite lottery process 2 in step S1503 has been won. If it is won in the non-AT victory rewrite lottery process 2, the process proceeds to step S1505. Otherwise, the second confrontation effect rewrite lottery process is terminated.

  In step S1505, since the winning rewrite lottery process in step S1504 is won, the confrontation victory flag is set to ON.

  In step S <b> 1506, preparation for transmitting a confrontation victory command including confrontation victory information such as a confrontation victory flag to the first sub-control unit 400 is performed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, in the confrontation state in the non-AT mode, when winning the small role 3 (including both the internal winning of the small role 3A and the internal winning of the small role 3B) and the hero character has not won. In this case, it is possible to execute the non-AT-use victory rewriting lottery process 2 as a reward for winning the small role 3 and rewrite the result of the confrontation effect as a victory. That is, in this case, there is an opportunity to rewrite the result of the confrontation effect as a victory not only when the start lever is operated, but also when a prize is determined.

<Confrontation result setting process>
Next, the confrontation result setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the confrontation result setting process in step S1409 of FIG.

  In step S1601, 1 is subtracted from the value of the counter game number counter.

  In step S1602, it is determined whether or not the value of the confrontation game number counter subtracted in step S1601 is zero. If the value of the confrontation game number counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S1603. Otherwise, the confrontation result setting process is terminated.

  In step S1603, the value of the confrontation game number counter becomes 0 and the confrontation state (confrontation effect) ends, so the confrontation state flag is set to OFF.

  In step S1604, since it is necessary to shift to the normal state from the next game and execute the mode shift lottery process, the mode shift flag is set to ON.

  In step S1605, it is determined whether or not the confrontation victory flag is on. If the confrontation victory flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1606. If not, the confrontation result setting process ends.

  In step S1606, it is determined whether the AT flag is on. If the AT flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1608, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1607.

  In step S1607, since the main character has won in the confrontation effect in the non-AT mode confrontation state, the AT initial hit flag is set to ON in order to shift the effect mode of the main control unit 300 to the AT mode preparation state.

  In step S1608, the confrontation victory flag is initialized and set to off.

  In step S1609, since the main character has won the confrontation effect, 1 is added to the AT stock number.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the main character wins in the confrontation effect executed in the confrontation state of the AT mode, the AT right is granted and the AT stock number is incremented by 1 (step S1605: YES, S1609), even in the AT mode, the AT right stock is not granted in the normal state. In other words, the confrontation state of the AT mode in which the AT right is granted is an advantageous state in terms of the size of the privilege to be given compared to the normal state in the AT mode in which the AT right is not granted.

  In a broader sense, the privilege (hereinafter referred to as the second privilege) granted in the confrontation state of the AT mode is greater than the privilege (hereinafter referred to as the first privilege) granted in the normal state of the AT mode. The content of is not particularly limited. For example, in the present embodiment, the second privilege by winning the winning combination 3 (Bell) in the confrontation state, the AT right grant by winning the confrontation effect, the first privilege by winning the small role 3 (Bell) in the normal state, Although the transition to the confrontation state based on the increase in the number of Bell winnings is made, any may be used as long as the second benefit has a greater profit for the player than the first benefit.

  Also, unlike this, the probability of privilege grant may be different. In other words, there is an opportunity to grant AT rights in both the AT mode battle state and the AT mode normal state, but the AT mode battle state has a higher probability of AT right grant than the AT mode normal state. Also good. For example, an AT right is given with a first probability by winning a small role 3 (Bell) in a normal state, and an AT right is given with a second probability higher than the first probability by winning a small role 3 (Bell) in a confrontation state. You may make it provide.

<Game state control processing>
Next, the gaming state control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the gaming state control process in step S111 of FIG.

  In step S1701, it is determined whether the AT flag is on. If the AT flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1702, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1708.

  In step S1702, 1 is subtracted from the number of remaining AT games. The AT remaining game number is the number of remaining games in the AT mode.

  In step S1703, it is determined whether or not the AT remaining game number subtracted in step S1702 is zero. If the AT remaining game number is 0, the process proceeds to step S1704. If not, the process proceeds to step S1707.

  In step S1704, it is determined whether or not the AT stock number is zero. If the AT stock number is 0, the process proceeds to step S1707, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1707.

  In step S1705, since the AT remaining game count = 0 and the AT stock count> 0 in the AT mode, 40 is added to the AT remaining game count, and then in step S1706, 1 is subtracted from the AT stock count.

  On the other hand, in step S1707, since the AT remaining game count = 0 and the AT stock count = 0 in the AT mode, the AT flag is set to OFF in order to shift to the non-AT mode.

  In step S1708, a game state transition process (details will be described later) based on the game state transition condition relating to RT transition is executed.

  In step S1709, other game state control processing is executed. In this step S1709, for example, preparation for transmitting a continuous transmission command including a gaming state command indicating a gaming state to the first sub-control unit 400 is made. The continuous transmission command prepared for transmission in step S1709 includes a game state command, an AT related command, and the like prepared in advance. That is, in this step S1709, preparations for continuously transmitting the various commands are made.

<Game state transition processing based on game state transition conditions>
Next, the game state transition process based on the game state transition condition will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the game state transition process based on the game state transition condition in step S1708 of FIG.

  In step S1801, it is determined whether or not a re-game player 3 (promotion replay) has been won in the winning combination determination process. If it has won the re-playing role 3 (promotion replay), the process proceeds to step S1802, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1806.

  In step S1802, it is determined whether or not the AT initial hit flag is on. If the AT initial hit flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1803; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1806.

  In step S1803, since the re-game player 3 is won in the AT mode ready state, the AT initial hit flag is initialized and set to OFF in order to shift to the AT mode. Next, in step S1804, the AT flag is turned ON, In step S1805, 40 is added to the AT remaining game number.

  In step S1806, gaming state transition processing based on other gaming state transition conditions is executed. For example, in the case of winning a special role, preparations are made so that the special role gaming state (RT2) can be started from the next time. In addition, when a medal payout exceeding a prescribed number is made in the special role gaming state (RT2), preparation is made so that the normal gaming state (RT0) can be started from the next time.

<Processing of first sub-control unit>
Next, processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 32B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 32C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, the main process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S2001. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. In this process, an area for storing internal winning information that is information representing the result of the internal winning and an area for storing RT update information that is information indicating the gaming state are provided in the RAM 408, respectively.

  In step S2002, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S2003.

  In step S2003, 0 is substituted into the timer variable.

  In step S2004, command processing is executed. In the command processing, the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 determines whether a command is received from the main control unit 300.

  In step S2005, effect control processing (details will be described later) is performed. For example, if there is a new command in step S2004, processing corresponding to this command is performed. This process includes, for example, performing a process such as reading effect data from the ROM 406 and performing an effect data update process when the effect data needs to be updated.

  In step S2006, sound control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S2005. For example, if there is a command to the sound source IC 418 in the effect data read in step S2005, this command is output to the sound source IC 418.

  In step S2007, lamp control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S2005. For example, if there is a command to the various lamps 420 in the effect data read in step S2005, this command is output to the drive circuit 422.

  In step S2008, shutter control processing is performed based on the processing result in step S2005. For example, if there is a shutter control command in the effect data read in step S2005, shutter control corresponding to this command is performed.

  In step S2009, an information output process for performing setting to transmit a command to the second sub-control unit 500 is performed based on the processing result of step S2005. For example, if there is a command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S2005, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S2002.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S2101 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408 as an unprocessed command.

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

  In step S2201, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S2002 in the first sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 32A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Accordingly, in step S2002, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

In step S2202, a command is transmitted to the second sub control unit 500 set in step S2009, an effect random number value is updated, and the like.
<Production control processing>
Next, the effect control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the effect control process in step S2005 of FIG.

  In step S2301, it is determined whether an internal winning command is received from the main control unit 300 or not. If an internal winning command has been received, the process proceeds to step S2302, and if not, the process proceeds to step S2303.

  In step S2302, internal winning command reception processing (details will be described later) is executed.

  In step S2303, it is determined whether another command is received from the main control unit 300 or not. If another command has been received, the process proceeds to step S2304. If not, the effect control process is terminated.

  In step S2304, other command reception processing is executed based on the received other command. Here, the other commands include a confrontation effect command, a confrontation victory command, an AT related command, a mode transition command, a stop command, a winning determination command, a game state command, and the like. For example, when a confrontation effect command is received, a confrontation effect introduction effect is set, and when a stop operation acceptance command is received, a confrontation effect effect update and an operation condition notification effect effect update are set. When the winning determination command is received, the effect update setting for displaying the number of winnings of the small combination 3 is performed.

<Process when receiving internal winning command>
Next, the internal winning command reception process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the internal winning command reception process in step S2302 of FIG.

  In step S2401, an operation condition notification control process (described later in detail) related to the setting of the operation condition notification effect is executed.

  In step S2402, other processing when an internal winning command is received is executed. For example, a process of determining the production content based on the content of the internal winning command is executed.

<Operation condition notification control process>
Next, the operation condition notification control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the operation condition notification control process in step S2401 of FIG.

  In step S2501, it is determined whether a push order command including push order information has been received. If a push order command has been received, the process proceeds to step S2507; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S2502.

  In step S2502, it is determined whether or not the AT mode is set based on the reception of the AT-related command. If it is the AT mode, the process proceeds to step S2503, and if not, the operation condition notification control process is terminated.

  In step S2503, it is determined based on reception of the confrontation effect command whether the confrontation effect is being performed. If it is during the confrontation effect, the operation condition notification control process is terminated. If it is not during the confrontation effect, the process proceeds to step S2504.

  In step S2504, it is determined whether or not the re-game combination 1 + 4 is internally won in the winning combination internal lottery process. If the re-gamer 1 + 4 is internally won, the process proceeds to step S2505. If not, the operation condition notification control process is terminated.

  In step S2505, the push order lottery process for the first stop operation is executed. Specifically, (1) when the re-game player 1 + 4 is won internally, (a) a stop operation with the first stop reel as the middle reel 111, or (b) the first stop reel with the right reel 112 It is decided by one of the stop operations. Moreover, the operation content regarding 2nd stop operation and 3rd stop operation is determined, and it adds to the operation content regarding 1st stop operation determined by the push order lottery lottery process. That is, the content (push order) of the third stop operation is determined from the first stop operation.

  In step S2506, the production data of the operation condition notification effect is set based on the pressing order determined in step S2505. As a result, the operation condition notification effect by the first sub control unit 400 and the second sub control unit 500 is executed (see FIG. 41 described later). Specifically, in the case where the re-game player 1 + 4 has been won internally, and the push order command has not been received (when the main control unit 300 does not transmit the push order command in the AT mode), step S2506. Is performed. In this case, the operation condition notification effect by the main control unit 300 (instruction monitor 127) is not executed.

  In the present embodiment, in the normal state in the AT mode, when the re-game player 1 + 4 is internally won, the operation condition notification effect by the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 is reliably executed. You may make it perform with a probability.

  On the other hand, in step S2507, the production data of the operation condition notification effect is set based on the pressing order information included in the received pressing order command. Here, in addition to the first stop operation, contents of the second stop operation and the third stop operation are added to the effect data of the operation condition notification effect. As a result, the operation condition notification effect by the first sub control unit 400 and the second sub control unit 500 is executed (see FIGS. 39, 40, and 42 described later). Specifically, (1) when re-playing role 1 + 2 is won internally, (2) when re-playing role 1 + 3 is won internally, (3) when re-playing role 1 + 4 is won internally, or (4) small role The process of step S2507 is performed when 3A is internally won and when the push order command is received (when the main control unit 300 transmits the push order command in the AT mode). In this case, an operation condition notification effect by the main control unit 300 (instruction monitor 127) is also executed.

  If no push order command is received in the AT mode confrontation state (steps S2501: NO, S2502: YES, S2503: YES), (1) in the AT mode confrontation state, the re-game player 1 + 4 is internally won. (2) AT mode confrontation state, when performing a reach-eye effect (when re-gamer 1 + 4 is internally won, but there is no operation condition notification effect by main control unit 300, and re-gamer 4 is awarded by himself) In this case, the operation condition notification effect is not executed in the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500.

<Processing of second sub-control unit>
Next, the process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 36B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 36C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 36D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S3001 in FIG. 36A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S3001. In this initialization process, input / output port initialization, storage area initialization in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step S3002, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S3003.

  In step S3003, 0 is substituted for the timer variable.

  In step S3004, command processing is performed. In the command processing, the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command is received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S3005, effect control processing is performed. Specifically, if there is a new command in step S3004, processing corresponding to this command is performed. For example, a process of reading effect data related to effect data for performing image control related to the background image from the ROM 506 is executed. In addition, it includes a process of reading other effect data from the ROM 506 and performing an effect data update process when the effect data needs to be updated.

  In step S3006, image control processing (details will be described later) is performed based on the processing result in step S3005. For example, if there is an image control command in the effect data read in step S3005, image control corresponding to this command is performed. For example, image control relating to a display image (notification image, background image) is executed. When this image control process ends, the process returns to step S3002.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects the strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S3101 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub-control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

  Next, the second sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is predetermined by using the timer interrupt as a trigger. Execute in the cycle.

  In step S3201, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S3002 in the second sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 36A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Accordingly, in step S3002, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S3202, an effect random number update process is performed.

  Next, the image control process in step S3006 in the main process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

  In step S3301, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 504 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 536. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the effect image display device 157. Next, the CPU 504 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 506), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 518), and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 516 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 518. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 516 transfers the image data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 518 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 516 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504.

  In step S3302, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal is input from the VDP 516. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S3303. If not, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it.

  In step S3303, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 518 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 518 in step S3301, the CPU 504 includes information on the image data constituting the display image (the coordinate axis and image size of the VRAM 518). , VRAM coordinates (placement coordinates), transparency, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 516. The VDP 516 performs parameter setting according to the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step S3304, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 504 instructs the VDP 516 to start drawing an image. The VDP 516 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 504.

  In step S3305, it is determined whether a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 516 based on the end of image drawing has been input. If a generation end interrupt signal has been input, the process proceeds to step S3306; otherwise, a generation end interrupt is generated. Wait for the signal to be input.

  In step S3306, a scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 508 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

<Example of production>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 37 to 43, the operation condition notification effect will be specifically described.

  FIG. 37 is a diagram showing display modes of the instruction monitor 127 and the effect image display device 157 when the small role 3A is internally won in the normal state of the non-AT mode. It should be noted that the number displayed at the lower right of the screen of the effect image display device 157 in the normal state indicates the number of times the small role 3 (bell) is won in the normal state.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 37, the operation condition notification effect is not executed (steps S701: NO, S702: NO in FIG. 19, steps S2501: NO, S2502: NO in FIG. 35), but the correct answer stop operation As a result, the small role 3 (bell) is won, and the number of wins for the small role 3 (bell) is counted up by one.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating display modes of the instruction monitor 127 and the effect image display device 157 when the small role 3A is internally won in the confrontation state in the non-AT mode. FIG. 38 shows a display mode of the final game in the confrontation state.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 38, the operation condition notification effect is not executed (steps S701: NO, S702: NO in FIG. 19, steps S2501: NO, S2502: NO in FIG. 35), but the correct answer stop operation I won a small role 3 (Bell). In FIG. 38, since winning the small role 3 (bell) in the final game in the confrontation state and winning in the second confrontation effect rewriting lottery process (step S1408 in FIG. 27), the confrontation effect is the victory of the main character. The case where it complete | finishes is shown.

  FIG. 39 is a diagram illustrating display modes of the instruction monitor 127 and the effect image display device 157 when the small combination 3A is internally won in the normal state of the AT mode.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 39, the operation condition notification effect by the instruction monitor 127 and the effect image display device 157 is executed (step S701 in FIG. 19: YES, S704: NO, S707, S901 in FIG. 21: NO). , S904: YES, S905, step S2501: YES, S2507 in FIG. 35, and the correct answer stop operation was performed, so that the small role 3 (bell) was won and the number of wins of the small role 3 (bell) was counted up by 1 doing.

  FIG. 40 is a diagram showing display modes of the instruction monitor 127 and the effect image display device 157 when the small role 3A is internally won in the confrontation state in the AT mode. FIG. 40 shows a display mode of the final game in the confrontation state.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 40, the operation condition notification effect by the instruction monitor 127 and the effect image display device 157 is executed (steps S701: YES in FIG. 19, S704: NO, S707, S901 in FIG. 21: NO). S904: YES, S905, steps S2501: YES, S2507 in FIG. 35, and the correct answer stop operation was performed, so that the small role 3 (bell) is won. In FIG. 40, since winning the small role 3 (Bell) in the final game in the confrontation state and winning in the second confrontation effect rewriting lottery process (step S1408 in FIG. 27), the confrontation effect is the victory of the main character. The case where it complete | finishes is shown.

  FIG. 41 is a diagram showing display modes of the instruction monitor 127 and the effect image display device 157 when the re-gamer 1 + 4 is internally won in the normal state of the AT mode.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 41, the operation condition notification effect by the instruction monitor 127 is not executed (step S701: YES, S704: YES, S705: NO in FIG. 19), and the operation condition by the effect image display device 157 Only the notification effect is executed (steps S2501: NO, S2502: YES, S2503: NO, S2504: YES, S2505, S2506 in FIG. 35), and the stop operation for winning the replaying role 1 is performed. Wins a role 1 (replay).

  FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating display modes of the instruction monitor 127 and the effect image display device 157 when the re-gamer 1 + 4 is internally won in the confrontation state of the AT mode (when the main character has not won). FIG. 42 shows a display mode of the final game in the confrontation state.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 42, an operation condition notification effect by the instruction monitor 127 and the effect image display device 157 is executed (steps S701: YES, S704: YES, S705: YES, S706, FIG. 20 in FIG. 19). Step S801: NO, S806, Steps S2501: YES, S2507 in FIG. 35, and the stop operation for winning the re-game player 1 was performed, so the re-game player 1 (replay) has been won.

  FIG. 43 is a diagram illustrating an example of display modes of the instruction monitor 127 and the effect image display device 157 when the re-game player 1 + 4 is internally won in the confrontation state of the AT mode (when the main character wins). FIG. 43 shows the display mode of the final game in the confrontation state.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 43, the operation condition notification effect by the instruction monitor 127 and the effect image display device 157 is not executed (steps S701: YES, S704: YES, S705: YES, S706, FIG. 19). 20 step S801: YES, S802: YES, S803, S805: NO, step S2501: NO, S2502: YES, S2503: YES in FIG. 35, stop operation for winning the re-game player 4 (first stop reel) Since the first stop operation is performed with the left reel 110 as the left reel 110, the player has won the re-playing role 4 (reach eye display replay).

  Note that FIG. 43 shows the case where the operation condition notification effect by the instruction monitor 127 and the effect image display device 157 is not executed, but in the AT mode confrontation state (when the main character wins), the re-game player 1 + 4 is internally won. Even in such a case, the operation condition notification effect by the instruction monitor 127 and the effect image display device 157 may be executed (steps S701: YES, S704: YES, S705: YES, S706, FIG. 20 in FIG. 19). Step S801: YES, S802: YES, S803, S805: YES, S806, Step S2501: YES, S2507 in FIG.

<Other embodiments>
In the bell ceiling frequency lottery process of the above embodiment, one numerical value is determined by a lottery using the mode-specific bell ceiling frequency lottery table, a mode common bell ceiling frequency lottery table, and an equal lottery. Although the numerical value is set as the number of bell ceilings, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of bell ceilings may be set based on one determined numerical value (for example, a predetermined calculation is performed on one numerical value, Etc.)

  In the above embodiment, when the number of winnings of the small role 3 (Bell) in the normal state reaches the number of bell ceilings, the bonus game 3 shifts to the confrontation state as a privilege. The privilege for reaching the number of bell ceilings is not limited to this. The benefit may be anything that is advantageous to the player, and may be, for example, a transition to the AT mode (if in the non-AT mode), a transition to an advantageous stay mode, or an AT right.

  In addition, the push order combination of the above embodiment adopts so-called three choices, and provides a correct answer to the content of the first stop operation, but the content of the correct stop operation may vary depending on the combination. Good. For example, the small combination 3A has 6 choices with correct answers from the first stop operation to the content of the third stop operation, and the replaying player 1 + 4 has 3 choices with correct answers for the first stop operation. In the operation condition notification effect in the case of internal winning, the correct stop operation from the first stop operation to the third stop operation is notified, and in the operation condition notification effect in the case of internal winning to the replaying player 1 + 4, the correct first answer The contents of the second stop operation and the third stop operation may be added to the stop operation (which may be added on either the main control unit 300 side or the first sub control unit 400 side) for notification. For example, the correct operation of the small role 3A is a stop operation in which the first stop reel is the left reel 110, the second stop reel is the middle reel 111, and the third stop reel is the right reel 112. In the case of a stop operation in which one stop reel is the left reel 110 (when the correct content of the first stop operation is the same), the operation condition notification effect when the small winning combination 3A is internally won and the replaying player 1 + 4 In any of the operation condition notification effects when the internal winning is made, the operation details of the first stop reel as the left reel 110, the second stop reel as the middle reel 111, and the third stop reel as the right reel 112 are notified and notified. There may be cases where the operation content is the same.

[Other game machines]
In the above embodiment, the slot machine 100 using medals (coins) as a game medium is shown as an example of the game table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the above-described bell ceiling frequency lottery process (FIG. 14). The lottery method in step S403) is a lottery process for a slot machine, a pachinko machine, an arrangement ball game machine, a ball ball game machine, a smart ball, a casino machine, etc. using game balls (for example, pachinko balls) as game media. Is also applicable.

  The slot machine may be a slot machine that only exchanges electronic data without using medals, and the game medium in this case includes electronic data corresponding to medals, The input includes inputting the digitized data from a predetermined external device (electronic storage device), and the payout of the game medium is the conversion of the digitized data to the predetermined external device (electronic storage device). Including output.

<Summary of Embodiment>
As described above, according to the gaming machine (for example, the slot machine 100) of the embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of types of symbols (for example, the reels 110 to 112) that are provided with a plurality of types of symbols and are rotationally driven, Stop operation receiving means (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) for receiving a stop operation for individually stopping the rotation of the plurality of reels, first display means (for example, instruction monitor 127), and the first Second display means (for example, effect image display device 157) different from the display means, first control means (for example, main control unit 300) for controlling the progress of the game, and second control for controlling the effect Means (for example, a first sub-control unit 400 and a second sub-control unit 500), wherein the first control unit performs a lottery process on the internal winning of the combination and displays a lottery result. Decide Based on lottery means (for example, winning combination internal lottery process S105), stop control means (for example, reel stop control process S108) for stopping the plurality of reels based on the received stop operation, a predetermined privilege (for example, Bonus granting means (winning determination process S109, medal granting processes S110, S111, etc.) for granting medals, small roles 3 winning times, AT rights, confrontation status, etc.) and information indicating the stop operation (for example, order of stop operation) Etc.) on the first display means in the first display mode (for example, instruction monitor setting processing S603) and information (for example, various commands) relating to the progress of the game Information transmission means (for example, command setting transmission processing S207) to be transmitted to the second control means, the second control means is the information transmission means Second display control means for displaying information indicating the stop operation on the second display means in the second display mode based on the information relating to the progress of the game transmitted by (for example, operation condition notification control). Process S2401), and the lottery result includes a second lottery that is different from the first lottery result relating to the grant of the predetermined privilege (for example, the internal winning of the small role 3) and the first lottery result. Result (for example, internal winning of re-gamer 1 + 4) is included, the stop control means determines the first lottery result, and the stop operation is a first stop operation (for example, correct stop operation) ), The first symbol combination (for example, the symbol combination corresponding to the small role 3) is displayed on the active line, the first lottery result is determined, and the stop operation is the first symbol combination. Second stop different from one stop operation In the case of an operation (for example, an incorrect answer stop operation), the second symbol combination different from the first symbol combination (for example, the symbol combination of lose) is displayed on the effective line. In the stop control means, the second lottery result is determined, and the stop operation is a third stop operation (for example, a stop operation in which the first stop reel is the middle reel 111 or the right reel 112). In such a case, a third symbol combination different from each of the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination (for example, a symbol combination corresponding to the re-playing combination 1) is displayed on the active line. When the second lottery result is determined and the stop operation is a fourth stop operation different from the third stop operation (for example, a stop operation using the first stop reel as the left reel 110). The first A means for displaying a fourth symbol combination different from each of the symbol combination, the second symbol combination, and the third symbol combination (for example, a symbol combination corresponding to the re-playing combination 4) on the effective line. When the first symbol combination is displayed on the active line in the first gaming state (for example, the normal state of the AT mode), the privilege granting means is the first privilege as the predetermined privilege. (E.g., small role 3 wins, AT mode showdown state) can be given, and in the second gaming state different from the first gaming state (e.g. AT mode showdown state) on the active line When the first symbol combination is displayed on the second privilege, the second privilege (eg, AT right) having a higher expected value than the first privilege can be given as the predetermined privilege. First table In the first game in which the first lottery result is determined and the first lottery result is determined (for example, the game of the small role 3 internal winning in the normal state of the AT mode), Information indicating a stop operation is displayed on the first display means in the first display mode, and the information transmitting means is information that can identify the first stop operation in the first game. (For example, a pressing order command) is transmitted to the second control unit, and the second display control unit is configured to transmit the first stop transmitted by the information transmission unit in the first game. Based on information that can specify an operation, the second display unit displays information indicating the first stop operation in the second display mode, and the first display control unit includes the first display control unit, The second gaming state, the first In the second game in which the lottery result of the game is determined (for example, the game in the small role 3 internal winning in the confrontation state in the AT mode), the information indicating the first stop operation is displayed in the first display mode in the first display mode. The information transmitting means is means for transmitting information capable of specifying the first stop operation to the second control means in the second game. In the second game, the second display control means transmits the information indicating the first stop operation to the second game based on the information transmitted from the information transmission means that can identify the first stop operation. Display means on the second display means, wherein the first display control means is a third game in which the second lottery result is determined in the first gaming state ( For example, in the normal state of AT mode In the technique 1 + 4 internal winning game), the information indicating the stop operation is not displayed on the first display means, and the information transmitting means displays the second lottery result in the third game. The information relating to the second lottery result transmitted by the information transmitting means in the third game is transmitted to the second control means. On the basis of information indicating the third stop operation on the second display means in the second display mode, the first display control means is the second display means, In the fourth game in which the second lottery result is determined in the gaming state (for example, the re-gamer 1 + 4 internal winning game in the AT mode confrontation state), the information indicating the third stop operation is First display state In the fourth game, the information transmitting means sends information that can specify the third stop operation to the second control means. The second display control means is configured to transmit the third stop operation based on information that can identify the third stop operation transmitted by the information transmission means in the fourth game. Indicating the first stop operation displayed in the first display mode on the first display unit. The information is the same information as the information indicating the third stop operation displayed on the first display means in the first display mode (for example, the first stop operation with the first stop reel as the middle reel 111). Information) and before the second display means The information indicating the first stop operation displayed in the second display mode is the same information as the information indicating the third stop operation displayed in the second display mode on the second display unit. (For example, information on the first stop operation in which the first stop reel is the middle reel 111) is a basic configuration.

  In this basic configuration, in the gaming machine that displays information on both the first display means controlled by the first control means and the second display means controlled by the second control means, the first gaming state In the second game, information display on the first display means is not performed, so that the data storage capacity on the first control means side can be reduced. Also, in the second game in the second gaming state, information can be displayed on both the first display means and the second display means, thereby preventing a decrease in expectation in the second gaming state. be able to.

  Further, in the above basic configuration, the second privilege is a privilege that has a greater advantage than the first privilege.

  According to this preferable configuration 1, it is possible to improve a sense of expectation for the second gaming state.

  Further, in the basic configuration or the preferred configuration 1, the preferred configuration 2 is that the probability that the second privilege is granted is greater than the probability that the first privilege is granted.

  According to this preferable configuration 2, it is possible to improve a sense of expectation for the second gaming state.

  Further, in the basic configuration or the preferable configurations 1 to 2, the second gaming state is a predetermined number of games (for example, the number of effects A to E, 2 to 5 games). It is a gaming state to be set, and in the second gaming state, it is preferable that the first gaming state can be set when the second game is not given and the plurality of games are consumed. Configuration 3 is assumed.

  According to this preferable configuration 3, since the second gaming state is a finite period, the interest of the player can be further improved.

  Further, in the basic configuration or the preferred configurations 1 to 3, the first control means is configured to play a predetermined game value (for example, a game such as a medal or a ball) based on the symbol combination displayed on the active line. A game value granting unit (for example, medal granting process S110) for granting a medium, an electronic game medium, or a replay, and the game value granting unit determines the second lottery result by the lottery unit When the third symbol combination is displayed on the active line, a third game value (for example, 0 medal, re-game) is given, while the lottery means makes the second game value. When the fourth symbol combination is displayed on the activated line, the means for giving the same game value as the third game value, Three design associations Is a symbol combination that is displayed regardless of the provision of the predetermined privilege, and the fourth symbol combination is a symbol combination (for example, reach eyes) that is displayed to indicate that the predetermined privilege can be granted. Display replay) is a preferred configuration 4.

  According to this preferable configuration 4, it is possible to suggest the possibility of granting a privilege based on the displayed symbol combination.

  Also, in the preferred configuration 4, the third game value is a re-game in which a next game can be performed without inserting a new game medium.

  According to this preferred configuration 5, it is possible to change the internal winning probability of the re-gamer for each gaming state.

  In the preferred configuration 4 or 5, in the fourth stop operation, the fourth stop operation is a stop for first stopping the reel (for example, the left reel 110) arranged on the leftmost when viewed from the player side among the plurality of reels. A preferred configuration 6 is an operation (for example, a first stop operation in which the first stop reel is the left reel 110).

  According to this preferred configuration 6, since the fourth symbol combination is easily displayed when there is no information display by the first display means and the second display means, a surprising joy can be given to the player.

  In the above preferred configurations 4 to 6, the game value giving means is a case where the first lottery result is determined by the lottery means, and the first symbol combination is displayed on the active line. In this case, the first game value (for example, nine medals) is given, and the first lottery result is determined by the lottery means, and the second lot is placed on the active line. When a symbol combination is displayed, it is means for giving a second game value (for example, 0 medals) smaller than the first game value, and the privilege granting means is the first game value. When the first symbol combination is displayed on the active line in a normal gaming state (for example, non-AT mode) different from each of the state and the second gaming state, Benefits (for example, small 3 winning prizes, transition from the normal state to the confrontation state, AT rights), and when the second symbol combination is displayed on the active line in the normal gaming state Is a means that does not grant the third privilege, and the first display control means is a fifth game (for example, non-AT) in the normal gaming state and the first lottery result is determined. In the small game 3 internal winning game in the mode), information indicating the stop operation is not displayed on the first display means, and the second display control means is the stop in the fifth game. A preferred configuration 7 is a means for preventing information indicating an operation from being displayed on the second display means.

  According to this preferred configuration 7, when the first lottery result is determined, the first gaming state and the second gaming state in which information is displayed, and the normal gaming state in which no information is displayed are also provided. Therefore, it is possible to adjust the ratio of game value grant and privilege grant.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine (for example, the slot machine 100) of the embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of reels (for example, the reels 110 to 112) which are provided with a plurality of types of symbols and are driven to rotate, and the plurality of reels. The stop operation receiving means (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) for receiving a stop operation for individually stopping the rotation, the first display means (for example, the instruction monitor 127), and the first display means Different second display means (for example, effect image display device 157), first control means (for example, main control unit 300) for controlling the progress of the game, and second control means (for example, for controlling the effect) A first sub-control unit 400 and a second sub-control unit 500), wherein the first control means performs a lottery process related to an internal winning of a combination and determines a lottery result. ( For example, a winning combination internal lottery process S105), a stop control means (for example, reel stop control process S108) for stopping the plurality of reels based on the received stop operation, and a privilege grant means for granting a predetermined privilege. (E.g., medal, small role 3 winning count, AT right, confrontation state, etc.) and information indicating the stop operation (e.g. stop operation order) are displayed on the first display means in the first display mode. First display control means (for example, instruction monitor setting process S603), and information transmission means (for example, command setting transmission process S207) for transmitting information related to the progress of the game to the second control means, And the second control means displays the information indicating the stop operation in the second display mode based on the information related to the progress of the game transmitted by the information transmission means. Second display control means (for example, operation condition notification control processing S2401) to be displayed on the second display means, and the lottery result includes a predetermined lottery result (for example, internal winning of re-game combination 1 + 4). The stop control means, when the predetermined lottery result is determined and the stop operation is a first stop operation (for example, a stop operation in which the first stop reel is the middle reel 111 or the right reel 112). Includes displaying a first symbol combination (for example, a symbol combination corresponding to the replaying player 1) on the active line, determining the predetermined lottery result, and the stop operation as the first stop operation. Is a different second stop operation (for example, a stop operation in which the first stop reel is the left reel 110), a second symbol combination different from the first symbol combination (for example, re-game player Corresponds to 4 The first symbol combination is a symbol combination that does not depend on whether or not the predetermined privilege is granted (for example, the grant of AT right), and the first symbol combination is displayed on the active line. The second symbol combination is a symbol combination for indicating that the predetermined privilege is granted (for example, granting AT right), and the first display control means is in the first gaming state, and In a first game for which a predetermined lottery result has been determined (for example, a re-gamer 1 + 4 internal winning game in the normal state of the AT mode), means for not displaying information indicating the stop operation on the first display means Yes (for example, FIG. 41), the information transmitting means is means for transmitting information related to the predetermined lottery result to the second control means in the first game, and the second display control means Is In the first game, based on the information related to the predetermined lottery result transmitted by the information transmission means, information indicating the first stop operation is displayed in the second display means in the second display mode. The first display control means is a second gaming state different from the first gaming state, and the predetermined lottery result is determined. Information indicating the first stop operation is displayed on the first display means in the first display mode in a second game (for example, a game of re-game 1 + 4 in the AT-mode confrontation state). (For example, FIG. 42), and the information transmitting unit provides information (for example, a pressing order command) that can specify the first stop operation in the second game. Send to control means In the second game, the second display control means performs the first stop operation based on the information that can identify the first stop operation transmitted by the information transmission means. Information to be displayed on the second display means in the second display mode (for example, FIG. 42), and the first display control means is configured to display the predetermined information in the second game. The information indicating the first stop operation is not allowed to be displayed on the first display means when the privilege is given (for example, the final game in the confrontation state in the AT mode, FIG. 25 ( c), FIG. 43, etc.) In the second game, the second display control means does not cause the first display control means to display information indicating the first stop operation on the first display means. Information indicating the first stop operation. A means which does not appear in the second display means (e.g., the final game confrontation states of AT mode, FIG. 25 (c), etc. Figure 43), the second basic configuration that.

  In the second basic configuration, when the predetermined privilege is granted in the second game, the second control means displays the second symbol combination and then displays the second symbol combination. A preferred configuration 8 is a means for displaying a display of an effect indicating that a predetermined privilege is given (for example, an effect of displaying an image of a confrontation victory shown in FIG. 43) on the second display means. And

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made to the embodiments of the present invention without departing from the gist of the present invention. Such modifications and changes can be made, and those accompanying such modifications and changes are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the invention only list the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done.

100 slot machine 110, 111, 112 reel 113 design display window 114 winning line 127 payout number display (instruction monitor)
130, 131, 132 Medal insertion button 135 Start lever 137, 138, 139 Stop button 300 Main control unit 400 First sub control unit 500 Second sub control unit 157 Liquid crystal display device 272, 277 Speaker 420 Various lamps

Claims (2)

A plurality of reels that are subjected to multiple types of designs and are driven to rotate,
Stop operation accepting means for accepting a stop operation for individually stopping the rotation of the plurality of reels;
A first display means;
Second display means different from the first display means;
A first control means for controlling the progress of the game;
And a second control means for controlling the production,
The first control means includes
A lottery means for performing a lottery process on the internal winning of the role and determining the lottery result
Stop control means for stopping the plurality of reels based on the received stop operation;
A privilege granting means for granting a predetermined privilege;
First display control means for displaying information indicating the stop operation on the first display means in a first display mode;
Information transmitting means for transmitting information relating to the progress of the game to the second control means,
The second control means includes
Based on information relating to the progress of the game transmitted by the information transmission means, comprising second display control means for displaying information indicating the stop operation on the second display means in a second display mode,
The lottery result includes a predetermined lottery result,
The stop control means includes
When the predetermined lottery result is determined and the stop operation is the first stop operation, the first symbol combination is displayed on the effective line,
When the predetermined lottery result is determined and the stop operation is a second stop operation different from the first stop operation, a second symbol combination different from the first symbol combination is selected. Means for displaying on the active line;
The first symbol combination is a symbol combination irrespective of whether or not the predetermined privilege is given,
The second symbol combination is a symbol combination for indicating that the predetermined privilege is provided,
The first display control means is means for preventing the first display means from displaying information indicating the stop operation in the first game in the first game state and the predetermined lottery result is determined. Yes,
The information transmission means is means for transmitting information related to the predetermined lottery result to the second control means in the first game,
In the first game, the second display control means displays information indicating the first stop operation on the second display based on information on the predetermined lottery result transmitted by the information transmission means. Means capable of being displayed on the second display means in an aspect,
The first display control means is information indicating the first stop operation in a second game state that is different from the first game state and in which the predetermined lottery result is determined. Can be displayed on the first display means in the first display mode,
The information transmission means is means for transmitting information capable of specifying the first stop operation to the second control means in the second game,
In the second game, the second display control unit is configured to display information indicating the first stop operation based on information identifying the first stop operation transmitted by the information transmission unit. Means capable of being displayed on the second display means in a second display mode;
The first display control means can prevent the first display means from displaying information indicating the first stop operation when the predetermined privilege is given in the second game. And
In the second game, the second display control means is configured to stop the first display when the first display control means does not display information indicating the first stop operation on the first display means. Means for not displaying information indicating an operation on the second display means;
A game stand characterized by that. The game table according to claim 1,
The second control means indicates that, when the predetermined privilege is granted in the second game, the predetermined privilege is granted after the second symbol combination is displayed. Is displayed on the second display means.
A game stand characterized by that.