JP2020049157A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To make it possible to easily grasp a termination condition of a state advantageous to a player.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: game control means which ends a second game state on the basis that either a first termination condition or a second termination condition is satisfied in the second game state more advantageous than a first game state; and performance control means which executes first ending performance on the basis of satisfaction of a first termination performance start condition satisfied in a game prior to one where the first termination condition is satisfied and executes second ending performance on the basis of satisfaction of a second termination performance start condition satisfied in a game prior to one where the second termination condition is satisfied. The performance control means does not execute second ending performance when the second termination performance start condition is satisfied after the first termination performance start condition is satisfied. The first termination condition is satisfied before the second termination condition is satisfied in the case that the second termination performance start condition is satisfied after the first termination performance start condition is satisfied.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 51

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming table represented by a ball and ball game machine (pachinko machine) and a torso game machine (slot machine).

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming table provided with a state advantageous to a player (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2017-176415 A

  When a plurality of conditions for ending the state advantageous to the player are provided, the player may not be able to grasp the cause of the end of the advantageous state, and the interest in the game may be reduced.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming table in which an end condition in a state advantageous to a player can be easily grasped.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a gaming table of the present invention is:
Effect control means for executing an effect by the effect means,
A first game state, a game control means capable of setting one game state from among a plurality of types of game states including a second game state more advantageous than the first game state,
A gaming table with
The game control means,
A case in which the second game state ends based on the first end condition being satisfied in the second game state;
In the second gaming state, the second gaming state may be terminated based on a second termination condition being satisfied,
The effect control means,
In the second game state, the first ending effect is executed based on establishment of a first end effect start condition established in a game prior to the game in which the first end condition is established,
In the second game state, a second ending effect is executed based on establishment of a second end effect start condition established in a game preceding the game in which the second end condition is satisfied,
The effect control means,
If the second end effect start condition is satisfied after the first end effect start condition is satisfied in the second game state, the second ending effect is not executed,
The first end condition is a condition that is satisfied before the second end condition is satisfied, when the second end effect start condition is satisfied after the first end effect start condition is satisfied,
It is characterized by the following.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming table in which an end condition in a state advantageous to a player can be easily grasped.

FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side). It is a figure showing an example of a winning line. FIG. 17 is a front view showing the slot machine 100 with the front door opened. It is a circuit block diagram of a control part. It is a figure which expands and shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol provided to each reel in planar view. It is a figure which shows the kind of winning combination (including an operation combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the payout of each winning combination. It is a figure which shows the kind of winning combination (including an operation combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the payout of each winning combination. It is a figure showing the kind and name of an internal winning combination. It is a figure showing the kind and name of an internal winning combination. FIG. 7 is a transition diagram of a game state of the slot machine 100. It is a figure showing the lottery table of the internal winning combination in the case of the setting value 1. It is a figure showing the lottery table of the internal winning combination in the case of setting value 6. It is a figure showing the total of the lottery probability of the re-game combination for every RT. It is a figure showing a lottery table. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a main control unit main process. 16 is a flowchart of a game start state process (step S109) in FIG. 17 is a flowchart of a state B transition process (step S1003) in FIG. 17 is a flowchart of a game start state B-related process (step S1005) in FIG. 19 is a flowchart of an instruction information setting process (step S1219) in FIG. It is a flowchart of the game state update process (step S121) in FIG. 21 is a flowchart of an operation navigation guarantee flag setting process (step S1403) in FIG. 20. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of a precursor and during CZ process (step S1407) in FIG. 20. 23 is a flowchart of a CZ addition determination process (step S1605) in FIG. 22. 21 is a flowchart of an AR state update process (step S1409) in FIG. 20. 21 is a flowchart of a state B update process (step S1423) in FIG. 20. 26 is a flowchart of an MY counter update process (step S1903) in FIG. 25. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. (A) is a flowchart of a main process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400, (b) is a flowchart of a command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400, and (c) is It is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400, and (d) is a flowchart of the command process (step S307) in (a). FIG. 29 is a flowchart of an internal winning command process (step S343) when an internal winning command is received in FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart of a game state update command process (step S343) when a game state update command is received in FIG. 28 (d). 31 is a flowchart of an END effect setting process (step S3117) in FIG. 30. 31 is a flowchart of an END effect update process (step S3119) in FIG. 30. (A) is a flowchart of a main process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500, (b) is a flowchart of a command reception interrupt process of the second sub-control unit 500, and (c) is It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of the second sub control unit 500, and (d) is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500. It is a figure which shows an example of operation | movement at the time of shifting to the state B by internally winning the duplication with the bonus (the precursor is fixed at the time of shifting to the state B). It is a figure which shows an example of the operation | movement in case the lottery of CZ and AR is not won (the sign is fixed at the time of transition to state B) when the lottery of state B is won and the lottery of CZ and AR is not won. It is a figure showing an example of operation at the time of winning inside a combination with a bonus during AR. It is a figure showing an example of operation when an operation navigation suppression period is set during AR. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation | movement in case the lottery of CZ and AR is not won (the sign is fixed at the time of transition to state B) when the lottery of state B is won and the lottery of CZ and AR is not won. It is a figure which shows an example of operation | movement at the time of winning the transition lottery of state B, the number of CZ games of three games being obtained, and the lottery of AR becoming non-winning (the precursor and CZ are determined at the time of transition to state B). Operation when the state B transition lottery is won and the number of CZ games of three games is obtained, and the AR lottery is won and the number of AR rights becomes 1 (the precursor, CZ and AR are determined at the time of state B transition) It is a figure showing an example of. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation | movement in case the lottery of CZ and AR is not won (the sign is fixed at the time of transition to state B) when the lottery of state B is won and the lottery of CZ and AR is not won. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation | movement in case the lottery of CZ and AR is not won (the sign is fixed at the time of transition to state B) when the lottery of state B is won and the lottery of CZ and AR is not won. FIG. 43 is a diagram illustrating an example of effects and effects in the operation examples of FIGS. 34 to 42. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation in a modification. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation when the operation navigation does not reach the minimum number of times of display in a modified example. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation when the operation navigation does not reach the minimum number of times of display in a modified example. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation when the operation navigation does not reach the minimum number of times of display in a modified example. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect in the operation example of FIGS. 44-47. It is a figure showing an example of operation when the number of games in state B reaches the upper limit and ends. It is a figure showing an example of operation when the MY counter reaches the upper limit and ends in state B. It is a figure showing the example of operation by the timing of establishment of the start condition of END1 production and END2 production. It is a figure which shows the example of switching of the scene of the continuous production A which consists of five scenes. It is a figure which shows the example of switching of the scene of the continuous production A which consists of five scenes. It is a figure which shows the example of switching of the scene of the continuous production A which consists of five scenes.

  Hereinafter, a slot machine according to an embodiment of the game console of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  The slot machine of the present embodiment described below starts rotating when a predetermined number of game media are inserted and a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are respectively received receive a predetermined rotation start instruction operation. At the same time, based on the reception of the rotation start instruction operation, it is determined by lottery whether or not the internal winning of a plurality of types of winnings is performed, and the plurality of reels individually rotate by receiving a predetermined rotation stop instruction operation. Stops, the winning combination based on the result of the lottery and the condition determined by the symbol combination when the plurality of reels are stopped meet the predetermined payout condition, if the game medium is paid out, the game is paid out and the game ends. It is a game console that advances a series of games that are finished without paying out game media.

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

  A slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 corresponds to an example of a game console of the present invention, and includes a main body 101 and a front door 102 attached to the front side of the main body 101 and capable of opening and closing with respect to the main body 101. Prepare. Inside the center of the main body 101 (not shown), three reels (a left reel 110, a middle reel 111, and a right reel 112) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on an outer peripheral surface are housed, and rotate 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 the present embodiment, each symbol is printed on a belt-shaped member at an equal interval in an appropriate number, and this belt-shaped member is attached to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame material to constitute each of the reels 110 to 112. When viewed from the player, three symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed in a vertical direction from the display window 113, so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. More specifically, with reference to FIG. 2, the symbol displayed on the upper part of the left reel 110 (the position 1 shown in the figure) is displayed on the upper part of the left reel 110 and the middle part of the left reel 110 (the position 4 shown in the figure). The symbol to be displayed is displayed in the middle of the left reel, and the symbol displayed in the lower row of the left reel 110 (position 7 in the figure) is displayed in the lower row of the left reel, and in the upper row of the middle reel 111 (position 2 in the figure). The symbol displayed on the upper part of the middle reel and the symbol displayed on the middle part of the left reel 111 (position 5 shown in the figure) are the symbols displayed on the middle part of the middle reel and the symbol displayed on the lower part of the middle reel 111 (position 8 shown in the figure). The symbol displayed on the lower part of the middle reel and the upper part of the right reel 112 (position 3 shown in the figure) is the upper part of the right reel, and the pattern displayed on the middle part of the right reel 112 (position 6 shown in the figure) is the right reel. Middle pattern, lower part of the right reel 112 (in the figure The symbol displayed on the left reel 9 is referred to as the lower right symbol, and the symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed vertically on the reels 110 to 112 through the display window 113, for a total of nine symbols. Is done. Then, by rotating each of the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols seen by the player changes. That is, each of the reels 110 to 112 functions as a display device that variably displays a combination of a plurality of types of symbols. In addition, as such a display device, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can be employed in addition to the reel. Further, in the present embodiment, three reels are provided inside the center of the slot machine 100, but the number of reels and the installation positions of the reels are not limited thereto.

  On the back of each of the reels 110 to 112, a backlight (not shown) for illuminating individual symbols displayed on the display window 113 is arranged. It is desirable that the backlight be shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be evenly illuminated. In the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided near each of the reels 110 to 112, and the light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of the optical sensor are provided. It is configured such that a light-shielding piece of a fixed length provided on the reel passes between the spaces. The rotational position of the symbol on the reel is determined based on the detection result of the optical sensor, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the pay line.

  The pay line display lamp 120 is a lamp that indicates a valid pay line. The winning line is a line for determining whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination described later with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7 is displayed. In the present embodiment, a left reel middle symbol and a middle reel middle symbol are used. A middle winning line L1 composed of a symbol and a right reel middle symbol is provided. FIG. 2 shows the pay line L1. The activated pay line (hereinafter may be simply referred to as an “active line”) is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. The slot machine 100 of the present embodiment requires three medals, and when the inserted number of medals is less than this number, no winning line is activated. The winning line L1 is activated. When the pay line is activated, the game can be started by operating the start lever 135. The number of winning lines is not limited to one. For example, in addition to the middle pay line L1, a rightward downward pay line constituted by a left reel upper design, a middle reel middle design and a right reel lower design, and a left reel lower design, a middle reel middle design and a right reel upper design are constituted. A total of three pay-up lines may be set as valid pay lines, or a number of pay lines according to the number of bets may be set as valid pay lines.

  The notification lamp 123 indicates, for example, that a particular winning combination (specifically, BB1, BB2, or RB) has been internally won in an internal lottery described later, or that the player is in an RB state or a BB state described later. Lamp to inform the person. The game medal insertion possible lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that a player can insert a game medal. The re-game lamp 122 indicates that the current game can be re-gamed when the player has won a re-game role (details will be described later), which is one of the prize combinations in the previous game (there is no need to insert medals). ) Is a lamp that informs the player. 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) electronically stored in the slot machine 100. In the present embodiment, one bet is inserted each time the bet button 130 is pressed, two are inserted when the bet button 131 is pressed, and three are inserted when the bet button 132 is pressed. ing. Hereinafter, the bet button 132 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. The game medal insertion lamp 129 turns on a number of lamps according to the number of inserted medals, and, when a specified number of medals have been inserted, notifies that the game can be started. The lamp 121 lights up.

  The medal insertion slot 141 is an insertion slot for a player to insert medals when starting a game. In other words, medals can be inserted electronically using the bet buttons 130 to 132, or actual medals can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 141, and insertion means both. is there.

  The stored number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100. The game information display 126 is a display for numerically displaying various kinds of internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during a bonus game). The payout amount indicator 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning some winning combination. In the following, in the same meaning as being paid out to a player, it may be expressed that it is given to a player. The stored number display 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127 are 7-segment (SEG) displays.

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

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139 including a left stop button 137, a middle stop button 138, and a right stop button 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 whose rotation has been started by operating the start lever 135, and are associated with the respective reels 110 to 112. More specifically, the left reel 110 can be stopped by operating the left stop button 137, the middle reel 111 can be stopped by operating the middle stop button 138, and the right stop button 139 can be stopped. By operating, the right reel 112 can be stopped. 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. Reels stopped in response to these stop operations are referred to as a first stop reel, a second stop reel, and a third stop reel, respectively. The order in which the stop buttons 137 to 139 are stopped to stop all the spinning reels 110 to 112 is referred to as an operation order or a pressing order. Further, an operation sequence in which the first stop operation is the stop operation of the left reel 110 is referred to as a “forward push operation sequence” or simply “forward push”, and a stop operation in which the first stop operation is the stop operation of the right reel 112 is referred to as “stop operation”. This is referred to as "reverse push operation sequence" or simply "reverse push." A light emitter may be provided inside each of the stop buttons 137 to 139. When the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitter can be turned on to notify the player. The stop buttons 137 to 139 correspond to an example of a stop operation receiving unit of the present invention.

  The medal return button 133 is a button that is pressed to remove medals when the inserted medals are jammed. The settlement button 134 is a button for adjusting the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and the medals bet, and discharging the medals from the medal payout opening 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.

  Below the stop button unit 136, a title panel 162 for displaying a model name and pasting various certification stamps is provided. A medal payout slot 155 and a medal tray 161 are provided below the title panel 162.

  The sound hole 145 is a hole for outputting the sound of the speaker 277 provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. Side lamps 144 provided on each of the left and right portions of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for exciting games. A rendering device 160 is provided above the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 for outputting the sound of the speaker 272 to the outside is provided above the rendering 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 the horizontal direction, and an effect image display device 157 (liquid crystal display) disposed behind the shutter 163. When the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened in the horizontal direction in front of the effect image display device 157, the display screen of the effect image display device 157 is displayed in front of the slot machine 100 (player side, front side). ). It is to be noted that a display device that can display various effect images and various game information may be used instead of the liquid crystal display device. 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. In addition, the display screen is formed in a rectangular shape, and the entirety thereof is configured to be visually recognizable by a player. In the case of the present embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decoration (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the periphery of the display screen may be hidden by the decoration, so that the display screen may appear irregular. The display screen is a flat surface in the present embodiment, but may be a curved surface. The effect image display device 157 corresponds to an example of the effect means of the present invention.

  FIG. 3 is a front view showing the slot machine 100 with the front door opened. The housing 101 is a box that is surrounded by the upper surface plate 261, the left side plate 260, the right side plate 260, the lower surface plate 264, and the back plate 242, and is open to the front. A main control board storage case 210 containing a main control board is disposed inside the housing 101 at a position that does not overlap with the ventilation port 249 provided above the back plate 242. A reel unit 700 including three reels 110 to 112 is arranged below the reel unit 700. On the side of the main control board storage case 210 and the reel unit 700, that is, on the left side plate 260, a sub-control board storage case 220 in which a sub-control board is stored is disposed. On the right side plate 260, an external centralized terminal plate 248 that is connected to the main control board and outputs information of the slot machine 100 to an external device is attached.

  On the lower surface plate 264, a medal payout device 180 (device for paying out medals stored in a bucket) is provided. Above the medal payout device 180, that is, below the reel unit 700, a power supply having a power supply board is provided. An apparatus 252 is provided, and a power switch 244 is provided in front of the power supply 252. The power supply unit 252 converts AC power supplied from the outside to the slot machine 100 into DC, converts the DC power into a predetermined voltage, and supplies the converted voltage to the control units such as the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 and to each device. Furthermore, a power storage circuit (for example, a capacitor) for supplying power to a predetermined component (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the external power supply is cut off. I have.

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

  The front door 102 is hinged to the left side plate 260 of the housing 101 via a hinge device 276, and an effect device 160 and an effect control board for controlling the effect device 160 are provided above the symbol display window 113. (Not shown) and an upper speaker 272 are provided. A medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, a passage 266 through which medals pass when the medal selector 170 drops an illegal medal or the like to the medal tray 161 are provided below the symbol display window 113. I have. Further, a bass speaker 277 is provided at a position corresponding to the sound hole 145.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

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

<Main control unit>
First, the main controller 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 for controlling 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 symbols. ROM 306 storing an array, stop positions, etc., RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, and counter timer 312 for measuring time, number of times, etc. And a WDT (watch dog timer) 314. Note that another storage device 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 cycle output from the crystal oscillator 315b as a system clock. Further, when the power is turned on, the CPU 304 transmits data for frequency division stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312, and the counter timer 312 calculates an interrupt time based on the received data for frequency division. Then, an interrupt request is transmitted to the CPU 304 at each interrupt time. The CPU 304 executes monitoring of each sensor and the like and transmission of a drive pulse in response to the interrupt request. For example, when the clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 315b 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 reference time of the interrupt is 256 × 47/8 MHz = 1.504 ms.

  The main control unit 300 includes a random number 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, and a start signal when power is turned on. The CPU 304 includes a start signal output circuit 338 that outputs a (reset signal). When a start signal is input from the start signal output circuit 338, the CPU 304 starts game control (the main control unit main process described below is performed). Start).

  Further, the main control unit 300 includes a sensor circuit 320, and the CPU 304 sends various sensors 318 (a bet button 130 sensor, a bet button 131 sensor, a bet button 132 sensor, and a medal insertion slot 141 at every interruption time). A medal receiving sensor for medals, a start lever 135 sensor, a left stop button 137 sensor, a middle stop button 138 sensor, a right stop button 139 sensor, a settlement button 134 sensor, a medal payout sensor for medals paid out from the medal payout device 180, a left reel 110 , The optical sensor of the middle reel 111, the optical sensor of the right reel 112, etc.).

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

  Two medal reception sensors are provided 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 provided inside the start lever 135, and detect a start operation by the player. The left stop button 137 sensor, the middle stop button 138 sensor, and the right stop button 139 sensor are installed in the corresponding stop buttons 137 to 139, respectively, 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 on the corresponding bet buttons 130 to 132, respectively, and the medals stored electronically in the RAM 308 are used as medals to be inserted into the game. Detects the input operation when inputting. The payment button 134 sensor is provided on the payment 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. Note that each of the above sensors may be a non-contact sensor or a contact sensor.

  The optical sensor of the left reel 110, the optical sensor of the middle reel 111, and the optical sensor of the right reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions on the mounting base of each of the reels 110 to 112, and are provided on the reel frame. Each time a piece passes, it goes to the L level. Rotational position information indicating how much the reel has rotated from the reference position from once the L level to the next L level is calculated based on the value obtained by counting the clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 315b. Is done. When detecting the signal of the L level, the CPU 304 determines that the reel has made one rotation, and resets the rotation position information of the reel to zero. This rotation position information is stored in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300.

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

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

  In addition, the main control unit 300 includes a voltage monitoring circuit 330 that monitors the voltage value of the power supplied from the power management unit (not shown) to the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 330 When the value is less than a predetermined value (9 V in the present embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased 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 is configured to be able to transmit a signal such as a command to the first sub-control unit 400. However, it is configured such that a signal such as a command cannot be transmitted from the first sub control unit 400 to the main control unit 300.

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

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

  Further, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a sound source IC 418, and the sound source IC 418 is provided with speakers 272, 277 via an output interface. The sound source IC 418 controls the sound output from the amplifier and the speakers 272 and 277 according to a command from the CPU 404. An S-ROM (sound ROM) storing audio data is connected to the sound source IC 418, and the audio data obtained from the ROM is amplified by an amplifier and output from the speakers 272 and 277. Note that these speakers 272 and 277 correspond to an example of the production means of the present invention.

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

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

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

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

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

  The CPU 504 transmits the data for frequency division 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 data for frequency division, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 404 for each interrupt time. The CPU 504 controls each IC and each circuit based on the timing of the interrupt request.

  Further, the second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a VDP 516 (video display processor), and the VDP 516 is connected to a ROM 506 and a VRAM 518 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 518, and displays the image on the effect image display device 157.

<Symbol array>
Next, with reference to FIG. 5, a description will be given of the symbol arrangement applied to the reels 110 to 112 described above. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an array of symbols applied to each of the reels (the left reel 110, the middle reel 111, and the right reel 112) in a flatly developed manner.

  On each of the reels 110 to 112, a plurality of types (eight types in this embodiment) of symbols shown on the right side of the drawing are arranged by a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in this embodiment). Also, numbers 0 to 20 shown on the left end of the drawing are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of the symbols on the respective reels 110 to 112. For example, in the present embodiment, the frame of the left reel 110 with the number 19 is “watermelon design”, the frame of the middle reel 111 with the number 20 is “bell design”, and the frame of the right reel 112 with the number 18 is “Seven 1”. Symbol "is arranged.

  The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment stops the corresponding reels 110 to 112 within the maximum pull-in range (less than 5 frames in the present embodiment) from the position where the stop operation is performed in order to enhance the interest of the game. It is configured.

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

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

  Among the winning combinations in the present embodiment, the special combinations 1 to 3 are roles that shift to a state in which a predetermined profit is given to the player (BB operation state and RB operation state described later, see the remarks column in FIG. 6). is there. In addition, the re-gaming combinations 1 to 11 are combinations that enable re-gaming without inserting new medals. These special combinations 1 to 3 and replay combinations 1 to 11 may be called “operating combinations”. The "winning" in the present embodiment also includes a case where a symbol combination of an actor without a medal payout (without a medal payout) is displayed on the activated line. 3. Includes winning of re-games 1 to 11. Note that the special roles 1 to 3 are special roles that are carried over to the next game if the winning is not determined, and the other roles are not carried over to the next game if the winning is not determined. It is a role.

  The special combinations 1 and 2 are combinations (operating combinations) that shift to the BB operation state (RT6) upon winning. However, no medal will be paid out for winning the role. The corresponding symbol combination is that the special combination 1 is "Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1" and the special combination 2 is "Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2." In the following description, the special combination 1 may be referred to as “BB1”, the special combination 2 may be referred to as “BB2”, and the special combination 1 and the special combination 2 may be collectively referred to as “BB”.

  The special combination 3 is a combination (actuation combination) that shifts to the RB operation state (RT4) upon winning. However, no medal will be paid out for winning the role. The corresponding symbol combination is “Seven 1-Seven 1-BAR”. In the following description, the special combination 3 may be referred to as “RB”.

  When the special combination 1 to 3 is internally won, an internal winning flag corresponding to the special combination that has been internally won is set to ON (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). When the flags corresponding to the special combinations 1 and 2 are set to ON, the main control unit 300 shifts the state of the game to the BB inside state (RT5), and the flag corresponding to RB is set to ON. When there is, the main control unit 300 shifts the state of the game to the inside RB state (RT3). These flags are kept on until the corresponding winning combination is won, so that the winning combinations can be easily won in the next and subsequent games. Specifically, even if a player does not win any of the roles in games that have been internally won for special roles 1 to 3, the next game will be in the same state as the status of internally winning for special roles 1 to 3, and the corresponding symbol combination Will be ready to win. The BB internal state and the RB internal state will be described later.

  In the case where the special roles 1 to 3 overlap with another replaying role or small role and are internally won, or in the case where the special roles are internally won in another role, the other roles are configured. Reel stop control is executed so that the symbols are arranged preferentially.

  The main controller 300 shifts the game state to the BB operation state (RT6) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1 or 2. Further, in the BB operation state, payout exceeding a predetermined number (300 when the winning of the special role 1 is triggered, 200 when the winning of the special role 2 is triggered, see the remarks column in FIG. 6) is performed. Then, the state of the game is shifted to the post-bonus RT (RT7). The post-bonus RT will be described later.

  The main controller 300 shifts the game state to the RB operation state (RT4) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 3. Further, in this RB operation state, when a payout exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 105) is made, the state of the game is shifted to RT (RT7) after the bonus.

  The re-gaming combinations 1 to 11 are winning combinations (operating combinations) in which a player can play a game without receiving a medal (game medium) in the next game by winning, and the medal is not paid out. In addition, the corresponding symbol combination is that the replaying game 1 is “replay-replay-replay”, the replaying game 2 is “bell-replay-bell”, and the replaying game 3 is “replay-replay-cherry”. The replay role 4 is “Replay-Replay-Seven 1”, the replay role 5 is “Replay-Replay-Seven 2”, the replay role 6 is “Replay-Replay-Bell”, The replay role 7 is “Replay-Replay-Watermelon”, the replay role 8 is “Bell-Replay-Seven 1”, the replay role 9 is “Bell-Replay-Seven 2”, and the replay role is 10 is “Bell-Replay-Cherry”, and the replay combination 11 is “Replay-Bell-Bell”. Of the replays, the replays 1 and 2 are "normal replays", the replays 3 to 5 are "promotion replays", the replays 6 are "falling replays 1", and the replays 7 are "replays." Fall Replay 2 ", Replays 8-10 may be referred to as" Fall Replay 3 ", Replays 11 may be referred to as" Chance Replay ", and Replays 6-10 may be collectively referred to as" Fall Replay ". . Further, when winning the re-gaming combinations 3 to 5, the game shifts to a re-game high probability state (RT2) described later, and when winning a re-gaming combination 6 to 10, the game shifts to a normal state (RT0) described later.

  The replaying combinations 1 to 11 may be any combination that enables the player to play the next game without inserting a medal. Therefore, for example, when a player wins a replay, the insertion of medals may be automatically inserted in the next game (the number of inserted medals is reset in a medal insertion number storage area described later), or a game that wins a replay may be performed. The medal inserted in may be used as it is for the next game.

  The small winning combinations 1 to 23 are winning combinations in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning. The corresponding symbol combinations are as follows: small part 1 is “BAR-replay-replay”, small part 2 is “BAR-replay-seven 1”, small part 3 is “BAR-replay-seven 2”, The small role 4 is "BAR-replay-cherry", the small role 5 is "BAR-cherry-BAR", the small role 6 is "BAR-cherry-watermelon", and the small role 7 is "BAR-replay." -Bell ", small role 8 is" Cherry-Cherry-Cherry ", small role 9 is" Cherry-Cherry-watermelon ", small role 10 is" Cherry-watermelon-Bell ", and small role. 11 is “Bell-watermelon-cherry”, small part 12 is “replay-watermelon-seven 1”, small part 13 is “replay-watermelon-seven 2”, and small part 14 is “replay-BAR”. -Seven 1 " The role 15 is “Replay-BAR-Seven 2”, the small role 16 is “Blank 1-BAR-Seven 1”, the small role 17 is “Blank 1-BAR-Seven 2”, and the small role 18 is "Blank 1-watermelon-seven 1", small part 19 is "blank 1-watermelon-seven 2", small part 20 is "blank 1-seven 1-cherry", and small part 21 is "blank 1". 1-Seven-Cherry ", the small role 22 is" blank 1-BAR-cherry ", and the small role 23 is" Bell-Bell-Bell ". The corresponding payout number is as shown in FIG.

  Among the above small roles, small role 1 is “low cherry”, small roles 2 to 4 are “strong cherry”, small roles 5 to 7 are “determined cherry”, small roles 8 to 10 are “middle cherry”, The small combination 11 may be called “watermelon”, the small combinations 12 to 22 may be called “one piece”, and the small combination 23 may be called “bell”. Further, when winning the small wins 12 to 22, the game shifts to a preparation state (RT1) described later. The small combination 23 is a combination that wins when the internal winning is performed regardless of the operation conditions (operation timing, operation order).

<Type of internal winning role>
Next, the types of internal winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9 are diagrams showing the types and names of internal winning combinations.

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

  Each of the condition device numbers 1 to 16 is an internal winning combination including a special combination. Of these, the condition device numbers 1, 8, and 13 are internal winning combinations in which the special combination is won alone and has no overlap with other combinations. When these roles are internally won, it becomes possible to win the corresponding special role (transition to the RB operation state (RT4) or BB operation state (RT6)). (RT3) or BB internal state (RT5). In this case, the special combination 1 to 3 can be won unless another combination is internally won in the next and subsequent games.

  On the other hand, the condition device numbers 2 to 7, 9 to 12, and 14 to 16 are internal winning combinations in which the special combination and other combinations overlap and are internally won. In the present embodiment, the small combination and the re-combination combination are configured to stop with a higher priority than the special combination. For this reason, in a game in which a special role and another role overlap and are internally won, there is a possibility that the other role wins (in the case of a re-playing role, the game always wins), but the special role does not win. It should be noted that the next game shifts to the RB inside state (RT3) or the BB inside state (RT5), and becomes a state where it is possible to win a special combination unless another internal combination is won in the next and subsequent games. .

  In the RB internal winning state (RT3) or the BB internal winning state (RT5), if the internal winning combination is determined, one of the internally won combinations is stopped with priority, so that the special combination is Do not win. If the internal winning combination here includes a special combination (condition device numbers 1 to 16), no special flag is newly set for the special combination, and the special combination is substantially treated as a loss. Note that an internal winning combination (condition device number 2 to 7, 9 to 12, 14 to 16) in which the special combination overlaps with another combination is treated as being internally won for another combination excluding the special combination (see FIG. The same applies to the case of referring to the table 14), and it is possible to stop other combinations. For example, when the condition device number 3 is internally won, the condition device number 26 is internally won. In addition, when there is no internal winning combination (in the case of loss), or when the condition device numbers 1, 8, and 13 are internally won, it is possible to stop the design of the special combination.

  The condition device numbers 17 to 25 are internal winning combinations constituted by replays. Of these, when the condition device numbers 19 to 24 are internally won, the RT, which will be described later, may be changed. First, operating conditions (here, the order of pushing, hereafter the order of pushing the correct answer) for winning the promotion replay (replaying game 3 to 5) are defined for the condition device numbers 19 to 21, respectively. If the stop operation in the case of internally winning the condition device numbers 19 to 21 matches the pushing order of the correct answers, the player wins the promotion replay (replay combinations 3 to 5) and shifts to the replay high probability state (RT2). I do. On the other hand, if the stop operation does not match the pressing order of the correct answer, a normal replay (replay 1 or replay 2) is won, but RT does not shift. Next, in the condition device numbers 22 to 24, operation conditions (here, the order of pushing, hereinafter, the order of pushing the correct answer) for avoiding winning of the falling replay (replaying game 6 to 10) are defined respectively. When the stop operation in the case of internally winning the condition device numbers 22 to 24 matches the pressing order of the correct answers, the player wins the normal replay (replay 1 or replay 2) and does not shift RT. On the other hand, if the stop operation does not match the pressing order of the correct answer, a fall replay (re-game combination 6 to 10) is won and a transition is made to the normal state (RT0). In the following description, the condition device numbers 19 to 24 may be collectively referred to as a push order replay.

  The condition device numbers 26 to 34 are internal winning combinations constituted by small winning combinations. Among them, the condition device numbers 29 to 31 respectively define operating conditions (here, the order of pressing, hereafter the order of pressing the correct answer) for winning the bell (small role 23). In the following description, the condition device numbers 29 to 31 may be collectively referred to as a pressing order bell. In the case where these condition device numbers 29 to 31 are internally won, if the stop operation matches the pressing order of the correct answers, a bell (small role 23) is won. On the other hand, if the stop operation does not match the pressing order of the correct answer, the one winning combination (small wins 12 to 22) other than the bell (small win 23), which has been internally won, is preferentially stopped, and further enters the ready state (RT1). Transition. In the above configuration, if the stop operation does not match the order of correct answers, there may be a deviation. However, for example, if the stop operation does not match the order of correct answers, for example, the above-mentioned one-sheet role always wins. It may be configured to always win a certain role. In the present embodiment, the condition device numbers 29 to 31 are internally won, and the bell (small role 23) does not win (hereinafter, the bell spilled eye, in this case, one piece role (small role 12 to 22)) The transition to the preparation state (RT1) is triggered by the transition to the preparation state (RT1). Regardless of the outcome, the transition to the preparation state (RT1) is performed on the condition that the order of pressing the correct answers does not match. It may be.

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

  In the slot machine 100, there are a plurality of different types of eight different advantages such as a normal state, a preparation state, a replay high probability state, an RB inside state, an RB operation state, a BB inside state, a BB operation state, and a post-bonus RT. The state can be switched, and the transition of these states changes the degree of advantage, thereby improving the interest of the game. In the following description, this game state may be referred to as RT, and the above-mentioned normal state, preparation state, replay high probability state, RB inside state, RB operation state, BB inside state, BB operation The state and the post-bonus RT may be referred to as RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, RT5, RT6, and RT7, respectively. When these RTs are switched, the corresponding lottery table is changed (described later). The RT is controlled by the main control unit 300.

  FIG. 10 shows each of the RTs described above, and these transition conditions are indicated by arrows. When the transition condition corresponding to each arrow is satisfied, the RT transitions in the direction of the arrow. These transition conditions include, for example, winning a predetermined combination, internally winning a predetermined combination, stopping and displaying a specific symbol combination on a specific winning line, and completing a specified number of games. , And a predetermined number of payouts.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a lottery table of the internal winning combination in the case of the setting value 1. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a lottery table of the internal winning combination in the case of the setting value 6. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the total of the lottery probabilities of the replaying combinations for each RT.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, except for the case where the game state is RT4 or RT6 (sometimes referred to as staying), the internal winning combination excluding the re-gaming combination (for example, 11 and 12, the lottery values of the condition device numbers 3, 12, 26, and 28) are different depending on the set values (1 to 6 can be set in the present embodiment). When the state of the game is RT4 or RT6, the lottery value of the internal winning combination is a common lottery value regardless of the set value. As shown in FIG. 13, the sum of the lottery values for each RT is different for the re-game combination, but there is no difference between the lottery values depending on the set value.

  11 and 12, the vertical axis indicates the condition device number of the internal winning combination (condition device), and the lottery value (the size of the range of the lottery data) corresponding to RT for these internal winning combinations is shown. It is shown on the horizontal axis.

  In the RT described below, the internal winning probability of a winning combination is calculated from the lottery data prepared in the ROM 306 by using numerical data corresponding to the range of the winning data associated with each winning combination with the random number value obtained at the time of the internal random drawing. It is determined by the value divided by the numerical data of the range (for example, 65536). For example, in the normal state (RT0), the lottery value of the common bell (small role 23) of the condition device number 32 is 5000 in any of the settings 1 to 6, and the winning probability (RT0) of the common bell in the normal state is 5000/65536 ≒ 7.63%.

  Regarding the difference in the internal winning probabilities, the higher the set value, the higher the advantage tends to be. More specifically, the payout rate of setting 1 to setting 3 (expected value of the number of medals to be paid out per game ÷ the number of medals used per game × 100) is less than 100%, and setting 4 to setting 6 Is higher than 100%. That is, the settings 4 to 6 are set values that are advantageous for the player.

  The lottery data is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each character range and loss are associated with each numerical range. The random number value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery is determined to be a value corresponding to the lottery data corresponding to which combination, and the internal lottery combination (internal winning combination) is determined. Note that a game store clerk or the like can arbitrarily select and set any one of the set values.

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

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

  The internal winning combinations in RT0 include condition device numbers 1 to 17, 25 to 32. If the winning combination has not been won, the winning combination is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed. In addition, the case where the symbol combination related to the winning is not stopped in the winning line may be referred to as “losing”. In addition, the fact that a role has not been won may be expressed as "was lost".

  FIG. 10 shows that when a bell is spilled in the state where RT0 is set, the process shifts to RT1, shifts to RB when winning, and shifts to RT6 when winning BB1 and BB2. In addition, it is shown that when the game that has been internally won in RB does not win, the process proceeds to RT3, and when the game that has been internally won in BB1 and BB2 does not win, the process proceeds to RT5.

<RT1 (ready state)>
RT1 is an RT among the RT0 to RT3, RT5, and RT7, which has the lowest internal winning probability of the replaying game after RT0.

  The internal winning combinations at RT1 include condition device numbers 1 to 17, 19 to 21, and 25 to 32.

  In FIG. 10, if the player wins the promotion replay (re-game players 3 to 5) with RT1 set, the process shifts to RT2; if the player wins RB, the process shifts to RT4; if the player wins BB1 and BB2, the process shifts to RT6. It has been shown. In addition, it is shown that when the game that has been internally won in RB does not win, the process proceeds to RT3, and when the game that has been internally won in BB1 and BB2 does not win, the process proceeds to RT5.

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

  There are condition device numbers 1 to 18 and 22 to 32 in the role of winning internally in RT2.

  In FIG. 10, when a bell is spilled in a state where RT2 is set, the process shifts to RT1, shifts to RT0 when wins a fall replay (re-game players 6 to 10), shifts to RT4 when wins RB, It is shown that when BB1 and BB2 are won, the process shifts to RT6. In addition, it is shown that when the game that has been internally won in RB does not win, the process proceeds to RT3, and when the game that has been internally won in BB1 and BB2 does not win, the process proceeds to RT5.

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

  The role of winning internally in RT3 includes condition device numbers 17, 25 to 34. Actually, the condition device numbers 1 to 16 may be selected. However, since the condition device numbers corresponding to those excluding BB1, BB2, and RB are replaced, the condition device numbers 17, 25 to 34 are consequently obtained. Will be selected. 11 and 12 show lottery values in consideration of this. In the case where the combination has not been internally won in RT3 (in the case of a loss), the symbol combination corresponding to RB can be displayed by the player performing a stop operation at a predetermined timing.

  FIG. 10 shows that when a RB is won at RT3 (when a symbol combination corresponding to RB is displayed), the process shifts to RT4.

<RT4 (RB operation state)>
RT4 is an advantageous RT that has a higher internal winning probability of the common bell (small role 23) than other RTs except RT6 and facilitates medal acquisition.

  Only the condition device number 32 is a winning combination in RT4. The common bell which is internally won by the condition device number 32 is a role of winning the bell when the internal bell is won regardless of the operation conditions (operation timing, operation order).

  FIG. 10 shows that when payout exceeding the specified number (105 sheets, see the remarks column in FIG. 6) is made at RT4, the process shifts to RT7.

  In the present embodiment, the process ends when a predetermined number of payouts are executed in the RT4. For example, the process ends when a predetermined combination (for example, a single bonus) is won, or a predetermined number of times (for example, 8). ) Or a predetermined number of games (for example, six times).

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

  The role of internally winning at RT5 includes condition device numbers 17, 25 to 34. Actually, the condition device numbers 1 to 16 may be selected. However, since the condition device numbers corresponding to those excluding BB1, BB2, and RB are replaced, the condition device numbers 17, 25 to 34 are consequently obtained. Will be selected. 11 and 12 show lottery values in consideration of this. In the case where the winning combination has not been internally won at RT5 (in the case of a loss), the player performs a stop operation at a predetermined timing to correspond to BB1 or BB2 corresponding to the internal winning flag set to ON. A symbol combination can be displayed.

  FIG. 10 shows that when the player wins either BB1 or BB2 at RT5 (when a symbol combination corresponding to either BB1 or BB2 is displayed), the process proceeds to RT6.

<RT6 (BB operating state)>
RT6 is an advantageous RT that has a higher internal winning probability of the common bell (small role 23) than other RTs except RT4 and facilitates medal acquisition. This is the most advantageous RT because it continues until more payouts are made than RT4.

  Only the condition device number 32 is a winning combination at RT5. The common bell which is internally won by the condition device number 32 is a role of winning the bell when the internal bell is won regardless of the operation conditions (operation timing, operation order).

  FIG. 10 shows that the process proceeds to RT7 when a payout exceeding the prescribed number is made at RT6. The prescribed number is 300 when the player wins BB1 and moves to RT6, and is 200 when the player wins BB2 and moves to RT6.

  In the present embodiment, the process ends when a predetermined number of payouts are executed in the RT 6. For example, the process ends when a predetermined combination (for example, a single bonus) is won, or a predetermined number of times (for example, 8). ) Or a predetermined number of games (for example, six times).

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

  There are condition device numbers 1 to 17, 25 to 32 in the role of winning internally in RT7.

  In FIG. 10, when a bell is spilled in a state where RT7 is set, the process shifts to RT1, shifts to RT0 when 15 games are completed, shifts to RT4 when winning RB, and shifts to BB1 and BB2 when winning. The transition to RT6 is shown. In addition, it is shown that when the game that has been internally won in RB does not win, the process proceeds to RT3, and when the game that has been internally won in BB1 and BB2 does not win, the process proceeds to RT5.

<State A and State B>
In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, the state of the game is managed separately in a state A and a state B separately from the RT described above. In the state B, notification of the stop operation order for the internally won combination (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as operation navigation) is permitted, and in the state A, the operation navigation is not displayed. However, in the state B, the operation navigation is not always displayed when the pressing order replay or the pressing order bell is internally won, and the operation navigation may not be displayed depending on the condition.

  In the present embodiment, a lottery for shifting to the state B (see FIG. 17) is executed based on the internally won combination, and as a result, in the precursor, CZ (chance zone), AR preparation state, and AR (assist replay) described later. It is configured to be in state B. The state B ends at the end of these periods, but if the operation navigation of the push order bell is not performed in the state B, the state B is configured to continue until the operation navigation of the push order bell is performed. Have been. Further, in order to prevent the eagerness from being agitated by the state B continuing for a long time, the state B is configured to be the state A when the state B is continued for a predetermined number of games (for example, 1500 games). ing.

  In some cases (for example, when the player has the number of AR rights) during the bonus operation (RT3 to RT6), the state B may be reached. However, during the bonus operation, the pressing order replay and the pressing order bell are not internally won and the operation navigation is not displayed. Therefore, the state A may be set during the bonus operation. In addition, the present invention is not limited to the above-described configuration, and it may be configured such that the push order replay or the push order bell is internally won during the bonus operation and the operation navigation is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, these states are distinguished using the state B flag. If the state B flag is off, the state A is indicated, and if the state B flag is on, the state B is indicated.

<AR state>
Next, the AR state will be described. Hereinafter, the AR state may be simply referred to as AR.

  In AR, when the push order replay and the push order bell (condition device numbers 19 to 24, 29 to 31) are internally won, an operation navigation indicating the corresponding correct push order is displayed. However, during the period from when the AR is set to when the system temporarily shifts to RT2 (when the AR preparation flag is on), when the player wins the promotion replay (when the operation condition numbers 19 to 21 are internally won), the operation indicating the pressing order of the correct answer is performed. The navigation is displayed, and the operation navigation is not displayed even if the inside of the pressing order bell (condition device number 29 to 31) is won. In the following description, a period from when the AR is set to when the AR temporarily shifts to RT2 may be referred to as an AR preparation state. Further, in the case of RT0 or RT7, even if the push order bell (condition device number 29 to 31) is internally won, the operation navigation is not displayed. The operation navigation is not limited to the one indicating the pressing order, and may be the one indicating the timing of the stop operation, for example, a display such as “Aim for... May be indicated. In the following description, the operation navigation for the pressing order bell may be referred to as a bell operation navigation.

  In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, an AR lottery is performed in a lottery at the time of transition from the state A to the state B, and when the lottery is won, the number of AR rights is added. If the number of AR rights is not 0, AR starts via a precursor or CZ. Further, even if the AR lottery at the time of the transition to the state B is not won, the AR right number may be added before the sign or the end of the CZ. In this case as well, the AR is passed through the sign or the CZ. Start. If the number of AR rights is not 0 at the end of the precursor or CZ (the remaining game number is 0), the AR right number is subtracted by 1 and the AR remaining game number is set to a predetermined number of games (for example, 50). AR starts (step S1409 in FIG. 20).

  In the present embodiment, the number of remaining AR games is subtracted with the progress of the game. However, in the AR preparation state, the number of remaining AR games is not subtracted. If the number of AR rights is greater than 0 when the number of remaining AR games becomes 0, a predetermined value (for example, 50) is set as the number of remaining AR games again. The state transits to the state A (initializes parameters related to the state B), and the AR ends. If the bonus operation is being performed (RT4, RT6) in the middle of the AR, the subtraction of the number of remaining AR games is stopped, and the subtraction is resumed when the game reaches RT7.

  The AR is not limited to the configuration using the number of AR rights and the number of AR remaining games, but may be started and ended according to a predetermined condition (for example, when a specific game state is reached).

<Aura state and CZ state>
Next, the precursor state and the CZ state will be described. Hereinafter, the precursor state may be simply referred to as a precursor, and the CZ state may be referred to simply as a CZ.

  In the precursor and the CZ, when the inside of the pressing order bell (condition device numbers 29 to 31) is internally won, a bell operation navigation indicating the pressing order of the corresponding correct answer is displayed. However, the bell operation navigation is not displayed in RT0 or RT7. In the precursor state, the bell operation navigation is not displayed until the operation navigation suppression game number set at the time of transition to the state B has elapsed. The number of times the bell operation navigation is displayed through the precursor and the CZ is limited to a certain number (1 in the present embodiment), and the bell operation navigation is not displayed beyond this number. Note that the bell operation navigation is not limited to the one indicating the pressing order, and may indicate the timing of the stop operation, for example, a display such as “Aim for... It may indicate both timings. Further, in the precursor and CZ, a configuration in which the operation navigation of the pressing order replay is not displayed is adopted, but a configuration in which the operation navigation is also displayed may be adopted.

  In the present embodiment, when the transition lottery to the state B is won (see FIG. 17), the precursor starts from the next game. This precursory period is set at the time of the lottery transition to the state B (see FIG. 14B). In addition, the lottery of the number of CZ games is performed at the time of the lottery for shifting to the state B, and if this is won, the CZ starts after the precursor. If there are AR rights at the end of these precursors and CZ, AR starts.

  In the precursor and CZ, an AR lottery may be performed according to the internally won combination (step S1205 in FIG. 18). This lottery uses the same FIG. 14 (a) as in the transition to the state B. In the state B or later, the AR lottery is not won unless the state B is shifted to, so that the actual probability of acquiring the number of AR rights is lower than the probability shown in FIG. However, in the precursor and the CZ, the number of AR rights is added at the probability shown in FIG. Further, for the CZ added by not displaying the operation navigation, an AR lottery (FIG. 14C) is executed separately.

  In the present embodiment, if the lottery at the time of transition to the state B does not win the lottery of the number of CZ games and the bell operation navigation is not displayed by the end of the precursor, the number of CZ games is obtained and the CZ is started. (See FIG. 23). Furthermore, in this case, a lottery of the number of AR rights is also executed, and the number of AR rights may be added.

  Further, when the bell operation navigation is not displayed through the precursor and the CZ, the number of AR rights is obtained (step S1619 in FIG. 22).

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

<Main control unit main processing>
First, the main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control section main processing.

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 which has received the start signal performs a reset start by a reset interrupt, and executes a main control unit main process shown in FIG. 15 according to a control program stored in the ROM 306 in advance.

  When the power is turned on, first, various initial settings are performed in step S101. In this initial setting, setting of a stack initial value to a stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of interrupt inhibition, initial setting of the I / O 310, and initial setting of various variables (including a MY counter to be described later) stored in the RAM 308 are set. , WDT 314, and setting of initial values.

  In step S103, the presence / absence of medal insertion (care or operation of the bet buttons 130 to 132) is checked, and the pay line display lamp 120 is turned on in response to the medal insertion. When a medal is inserted, preparation for transmission of an insertion command indicating this is made. When a replay is won in the previous game, a process of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed, so that the player does not need to insert medals. Also, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated in a state where a specified number of medals have been used. If the start lever 135 has been operated, the number of inserted medals and an effective pay line are determined, and To start.

  In step S105, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read out in accordance with the current RT, and an internal lottery (lottery of the combination) is performed using this table and the random number value obtained from the random number value generation circuit 316. Determine the winning role. As a result of the internal lottery, when one of the winning combinations (including the operating combination) is internally won, the flag of the winning combination is turned on.

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

  In step S109, a game start state process is executed. Here, based on the result of the internal lottery, a process of setting the state B, a precursor, a chance zone (hereinafter, CZ), an AR lottery, and whether or not to display the operation navigation is performed. The details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S111, the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 is started on condition that the game interval timer (subtracted in a timer update process described later) is 0, and an initial value is set in the game interval timer. In addition, when the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 is started, preparation is made for transmitting a reel rotation start command to the first sub-control unit 400. Thereafter, when the reels 110 to 112 reach a predetermined rotation speed, detect the optical sensor provided on each reel, and grasp the symbol position of each reel, the stop operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139 is validated. In addition, the minimum time required for one game (4.1 s in this embodiment) is secured by the above-mentioned game interval counter, and gambling is suppressed.

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

  In step S115, a winning determination process is performed. Here, when a symbol combination corresponding to any winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. For example, if "bell-bell-bell" is on the activated pay line, it is determined that a bell (small role 23) has been won. After determining the winning combination, preparations are made to transmit a winning command to the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S117, if any winning combination with payout has been won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is awarded (paid out), and the number of medals is displayed using the payout number display device 127.

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

  In step S121, a game state update process is performed. Here, based on the result of the game, preparation for starting and ending the state B, and updating of the status related to the state B are performed. The details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thus, one game is completed. Thereafter, the process returns to step S103 and the above-described processing is repeated, whereby the game proceeds.

  Next, the details of the game start state process (step S109) in the main control unit main process of FIG. 15 will be described using FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the game start state process (step S109) in FIG.

  First, in step S1001, which is executed first, it is determined whether the state B flag is off. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1003; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1005.

  In step S1003, a state B transition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1007. The details of the state B transition processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1005, a game start state B-related process is executed, and the flow advances to step S1007. The details of the state B transition processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1007, preparations are made to transmit an internal winning command to the first sub-control unit 400, and the game start state process ends. The internal winning command includes information on the condition device number, the state B, the bonus, the precursor, the CZ, and the AR of the winning combination (for example, the state B flag, the precursor flag, the CZ flag, the operation navigation suppression flag, the AR preparation). Flags, AR flags, the number of AR rights and the number of remaining AR games, the END1 flag, the END2 flag, the MY counter), the presence or absence of instruction information, and the contents thereof.

  Next, the details of the state B transition processing (step S1003) in the game start state processing of FIG. 16 will be described using FIG. This is a flowchart of the state B transition processing (step S1003) in FIG.

  First, in step S1101, which is executed first, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to state B. In the present embodiment, lottery types, which are identification information when performing a lottery using each table shown in FIG. 14, are attached to some of the condition device numbers (see the lottery type columns in FIGS. 8 and 9). . In this processing, the lottery type corresponding to the internally won combination is referred to, and a lottery is performed using the table shown in FIG. 14A to determine whether or not to shift to state B (FIG. 14A state). B transition probability). More specifically, with respect to the condition device numbers 1, 2, 4, 7 to 11, and 13 to 16, the lottery type A is referred to and the condition device number is shifted to the state B with a probability of 100%. , 34, the lottery type B is referred to, and the state is shifted to the state B with a probability of 100%. For the condition device numbers 25, 27, the lottery type C is referred, the state is shifted to the state B, with a probability of 100%. For the numbers 26 and 28, the lottery type D is referred to and the state is shifted to the state B with a probability of 50%. The condition apparatus numbers other than the above do not shift to the state B (the lottery type is not assigned). Note that the assignment of the lottery types in FIGS. 8 and 9 is an example, and the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the condition device number 26 (weak cherry) and the condition device number 28 (watermelon) have different winning probabilities for RT3 and RT5 than for RT0 to RT2 and RT7. The lottery for transition to the state B may not be performed for the device number. The lottery for shifting to the state B may be performed when a condition device (for example, condition device numbers 3 and 12) having a setting difference (a winning probability differs depending on the setting) is won. Further, when a condition device having no setting difference is won, the winning probability for the state B may be changed according to the set value at that time.

  In step S1103, it is determined whether the lottery in step S1101 has been won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1105; otherwise, the state B transition process ends.

  In step S1105, the number of games that can be continued in state B is set. Here, the number of games in which the state B can be continued is a value that defines the number of games in which the state B can be continued, and is configured so that the number of games in the state B does not exceed the value set here. In the present embodiment, 1500 is set as this value, but another constant may be used, and the value is not limited to the constant and may be determined by lottery from a plurality of values.

  In step S1107, a lottery is performed to determine whether to acquire the AR right, and the flow advances to step S1109. Here, the same lottery type as the lottery type referred to in step S1101 is referred to, and a lottery is performed using FIG. 14A to determine whether or not to acquire the AR right (see FIG. 14A, AR winning probability). ). Specifically, the lottery type A acquires the AR right (the number of AR rights 1) with a probability of 20%, the lottery type B acquires the AR right (the number of AR rights 3) with a probability of 100%, and the lottery type C , The AR right (the number of AR rights 1) is acquired with a probability of 10%, and in the lottery type D, the AR right (the number of AR rights 1) is acquired with a probability of 5%. When the AR right is acquired, the number of AR rights is added according to the acquired value. Note that the number of AR rights to be acquired may be different depending on the set value.

  In step S1109, a lottery of the number of CZ games is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1111. Here, the same lottery type as that referred to in step S1101 is referred to, and the lottery of the number of CZ games is executed using FIG. 14A (see FIG. 14A, CZ winning probability). Specifically, the lottery type A has a 100% probability, the lottery type B has a 0% probability, the lottery type C has a 70% probability, and the lottery type D has a 50% probability. 3 is set. The value is not limited to this value, and may be another constant. The value is not limited to the constant and may be determined by lottery from a plurality of values.

  In step S1111, a lottery of the number of precursor games is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1111. Here, the same lottery type as the lottery type referred to in step S1101 is referred to, and the lottery of the precursor game number is executed using the table of FIG. 14B (see FIG. 14B). Specifically, for each lottery type, the number of precursor games of 6 to 20 games is won. Note that a constant may be set for the number of precursor games.

  In step S1113, the value of the number of predictive games won in step S1111 is set as the number of remaining predictive games.

  In step S1115, the number of operation navigation suppression games is set. In the present embodiment, 3 to 6 operation navigation suppression games are set by lottery. However, in the bonus internal winning, 6 is set as the operation navigation suppression game number. When a bonus is internally won, an operation navigation suppression period may be set until the bonus is won. Further, for example, the sum of the number of CZ games and the number of precursor games may be set as the number of operation navigation suppression games, or the maximum value of the number of precursor games may be set as the number of operation navigation suppression games. Thus, the number of operation navigation suppression games is not limited to a constant, and may be other than a constant. Alternatively, the number of operation navigation suppression games may be set using the number of CZ games or the number of precursor games. Further, when a battle effect or a continuous effect by the effect image display device 157 or the like is scheduled, the number of operation navigation suppression games may be set according to the number of games of the effect.

  Next, the details of the game start state B-related processing (step S1005) in the game start state processing of FIG. 16 will be described using FIG. The figure is a flowchart of the game start state B-related processing (step S1005) in FIG.

  First, in step S1201, which is executed first, it is determined whether or not the precursor flag is on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1203; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1211.

  In step S1203, it is determined whether or not the internally won combination is a target of the AR right lottery. In the present embodiment, when there is a lottery type corresponding to the internal winning combination (one of A to D is described in the lottery type column in FIGS. 8 and 9), the internal winning combination is the AR right lottery. Subject to. On the other hand, when there is no lottery type corresponding to the internal winning combination ("-" is described in the lottery type column in FIGS. 8 and 9), the internal winning combination is not subject to the AR right lottery. If the winning combination is an AR right lottery target, the process proceeds to step S1205; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1219.

  In step S1205, a lottery is performed to determine whether to acquire the AR right, and the flow advances to step S1219. Here, the lottery type associated with the internal winning combination is referred to, and a lottery is performed using FIG. 14A to determine whether to acquire the AR right (see FIG. 14A, AR winning probability). . Specifically, the lottery type A acquires the AR right (the number of AR rights 1) with a probability of 20%, the lottery type B acquires the AR right (the number of AR rights 3) with a probability of 100%, and the lottery type C , The AR right (the number of AR rights 1) is acquired with a probability of 10%, and in the lottery type D, the AR right (the number of AR rights 1) is acquired with a probability of 5%. When the AR right is acquired, the number of AR rights is added according to the acquired value.

  In step S1211, it is determined whether the AR flag is on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1213; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1217.

  In step S1213, except for the bonus operation (RT4, RT6), if the number of remaining AR games is not 0, subtract 1 from it. Further, the number of remaining AR games may be added (added) based on the internal winning combination. After this processing, the flow advances to step S1215.

  In step S1215, the number of operation navigation suppression games is set by lottery according to the internally won combination, and the flow advances to step S1219.

  In step S1217, the process in the case of state B but not for precursor (including CZ) or AR is executed, and the flow advances to step S1219.

  In step S1219, the instruction information setting process is executed, and the game start state B-related process ends. This instruction information setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the details of the instruction information setting process (step S1219) in the game start state B-related process of FIG. 18 will be described using FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the instruction information setting process (step S1219) in FIG.

  First, in step S1301 executed first, it is determined whether or not RT4 or RT6 (during bonus operation). If this condition is satisfied, the instruction information setting process ends; otherwise, the flow advances to step S1303.

  In step S1303, it is determined whether the precursor flag is on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1305; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1321.

  In step S1305, it is determined whether it is either RT0 or RT7. If this condition is satisfied, the instruction information setting process ends, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1307.

  In step S1307, it is determined whether or not the pressing order bell (condition device numbers 29 to 31) has been internally won. If this condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S1309; otherwise, the instruction information setting process ends.

  In step S1309, it is determined whether the operation navigation suppression flag is off. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1311; otherwise, the instruction information setting process ends.

  In step S1311, it is determined whether the operation navigation guarantee flag is off. If this condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S1313; otherwise, the instruction information setting process ends.

  In step S1313, a bell correct answer pressing order is set in the instruction information, and the instruction information setting process ends.

  In step S1321, instruction information in a period excluding the precursor and CZ is set. For example, when one of the AR flag, the END1 flag, and the END2 flag is ON and the condition device numbers 19 to 24 and 29 to 31 are internally won, the pressing order of the correct answer is set in the instruction information. Note that, even if the inside of the push order bell (condition device numbers 29 to 31) is internally won, nothing is set in the instruction information for the case of RT0 or RT7 and the case where the operation navigation suppression flag is on. (The navigation of the push order bell is not displayed.) When the AR preparation flag is on, when the operation condition numbers 19 to 21 are internally won, the pressing order of the correct answer is set in the instruction information, but the pressing order bell (condition device numbers 29 to 31) is internally won. Nothing is set in the instruction information even if it is pressed (the navigation navigation of the pressing order bell is not displayed).

  Next, the details of the game state update process (step S121) in the main control unit main process of FIG. 15 will be described using FIG. The figure is a flowchart of the game state update processing (step S121) in FIG.

  First, in step S1401, which is executed first, it is determined whether the state B flag is on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1403; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1421.

  In step S1403, an operation navigation guarantee flag setting process is executed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1405, it is determined whether the precursor flag is on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1407; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1409.

  In step S1407, precursor and mid-CZ processing are executed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1409, an AR update process is performed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1411, it is determined whether the bonus operation is being performed (RT4 or RT6) at the time of operating the start lever 135. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1417; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1413.

  In step S1413, it is determined whether the bonus operation is being performed (RT4 or RT6). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1415; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1423.

  In step S1415, various processes at the time of the bonus operation in state B are executed, and the flow advances to step S1423. For example, the number of remaining signs and the number of operation navigation suppression games are initialized to 0, and the CZ flag is set to off.

  In step S1417, it is determined whether the bonus operation is being performed (RT4 or RT6). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1423; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1419.

  In step S1419, various processes at the end of the bonus in state B are executed, and the flow advances to step S1423.

  In step S1421, if the number of games in which the state B can be continued is greater than 0, the flow proceeds to step S1411; otherwise, the flow proceeds to step S1423.

  In step S1423, a state B update process is performed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1425, the instruction information is cleared, and the flow advances to step S1427.

  In step S1427, transmission preparation of a game state update command is performed. This command includes information on RT, state B, bonus, precursor, CZ, and information on AR (for example, state B flag, precursor flag, CZ flag, operation navigation suppression flag, AR preparation flag, AR flag, number of AR rights, AR remaining game number, END1 flag, END2 flag, MY counter).

  Next, the details of the operation navigation guarantee flag setting process (step S1403) in the gaming state update process of FIG. 20 will be described using FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the operation navigation guarantee flag setting process (step S1403) in FIG.

  First, in step S1501, which is executed first, it is determined whether or not the operation navigation assurance flag is off. If this condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S1503; otherwise, this operation navigation guarantee flag setting process ends.

  In step S1503, it is determined whether the bonus operation is being performed (RT4 or RT6). If this condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S1509; otherwise, the process advances to step S1505.

  In step S1505, it is determined whether the instruction information has been set. If this condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S1507; otherwise, this operation navigation guarantee flag setting process ends.

  In step S1507, it is determined whether or not the pressing order bell (condition device numbers 29 to 31) has been internally won. If this condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S1509; otherwise, the operation navigation guarantee flag setting process ends.

  In step S1509, the operation navigation guarantee flag is set to ON, and the operation navigation guarantee flag setting process ends.

  Next, the details of the precursor and CZ processing (step S1407) in the game state update processing of FIG. 20 will be described using FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the precursor and CZ processing (step S1407) in FIG.

  First, in step S1601, which is executed first, it is determined whether or not the number of remaining signs games is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S1603; otherwise, the precursor and CZ in-process are terminated.

  In step S1603, it is determined whether the operation navigation guarantee flag is off. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1605; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1607.

  In step S1605, a CZ addition determination process is performed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1607, it is determined whether the number of CZ games is greater than zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1609; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1615.

  In step S1609, the CZ flag is set on.

  In step S1611, the value of the number of CZ games is set to the number of remaining signs games.

  In step S1613, the value of the number of CZ games is initialized (cleared to 0).

  In step S1615, the CZ flag is set to off.

  In step S1617, it is determined whether the operation navigation guarantee flag is off. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1618; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1621.

  In step S1618, it is determined whether there is no AR right (the number of AR rights is 0). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1619; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1621.

  In step S1619, 1 is added to the number of AR rights.

  In step S1621, it is determined whether the AR right exists (the number of AR rights is greater than 0). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1623; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1625.

  In step S1623, an AR preparation process is executed. Specifically, the number of AR rights is subtracted by 1, the AR preparation flag is set to ON, and an initial value (for example, 50) is added to the number of remaining AR games. This process is not executed during the bonus operation and during the bonus operation (RT3 to RT6). The value added as the number of remaining AR games is not limited to a constant, and may be determined by lottery.

  In step S1625, the state B end standby flag is set to ON, and the precursor and CZ in-process are terminated.

  Next, the details of the CZ addition determination process (step S1605) in the precursor and mid-CZ process of FIG. 22 will be described using FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of the CZ addition determination process (step S1605) in FIG.

  First, in step S1701 executed first, it is determined whether or not a bonus has been internally won (if the bonus has been internally won in the game, either RT3 or RT5). If this condition is satisfied, the CZ addition determination process ends, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1703.

  In step S1703, it is determined whether there is no AR right (the number of AR rights is 0). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1705; otherwise, the CZ addition determination process ends.

  In step S1705, it is determined whether the number of CZ games is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1707; otherwise, this CZ addition determination process ends.

  In step S1707, it is determined whether the CZ flag is off. If this condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S1709; otherwise, the CZ addition determination process ends.

  In step S1709, a lottery is performed to determine whether to acquire the AR right, and the flow advances to step S1711. Here, at the time of transition to the state B, the same lottery type as that referred to in step S1101 is referred to, and the AR right lottery is executed using FIG. 14 (c). When the AR right is acquired, the number of AR rights is added according to the acquired value. It should be noted that the lottery types that may be referred to in this process are only C and D, and therefore the lottery probability is not defined for the lottery type A and the lottery type B.

  In step S1711, the number of CZ games is set to 3. The value is not limited to this value, and may be another constant. The value is not limited to the constant and may be determined by lottery from a plurality of values.

  Next, the details of the AR state update processing (step S1409) in the game state update processing of FIG. 20 will be described using FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the AR state update process (step S1409) in FIG.

  First, in step S1801, which is executed first, it is determined whether the AR preparation flag is on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1803; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1811.

  In step S1803, an AR preparation state process is executed. Specifically, on the condition that the state has shifted to the replay high probability state (RT2), the AR preparation flag is set to off, the AR flag is set to on, and the AR state update processing ends.

  In step S1811, it is determined whether the AR flag is on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1813; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1821.

  In step S1813, an in-AR process is executed. Specifically, when the AR right is left and the AR right is remaining (the AR right number is larger than 0) and the bonus is not in the bonus inside state or during the bonus operation (other than RT3 to RT6), , Subtract 1 from the number of AR rights, and add 50 to the number of remaining AR games. The value added as the AR remaining game number is not limited to a constant, and may be determined by lottery. When both the number of remaining AR games and the number of AR rights are 0, the state B end standby flag is set to ON. After these processes, the AR status update process ends.

  In step S1821, processing other than the above is performed, and this AR state update processing ends.

  Next, the details of the state B update process (step S1423) in the game state update process of FIG. 20 will be described using FIG. This is a flowchart of the state B update process (step S1423) in FIG.

  First, in step S1901, which is executed first, it is determined whether the state B flag is on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1903; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1921.

  In step S1903, MY counter update processing is executed, and the flow advances to step S1905. The details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1905, it is determined whether the number of games that can be continued in state B is greater than zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1907; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1919.

  In step S1907, it is determined whether the state B end standby flag is on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1909; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1911.

  In step S1909, it is determined whether the operation navigation assurance flag is on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1919; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1911.

  In step S1911, the number of games in which state B can be continued is decremented by one, and the flow advances to step S1931.

  In step S1913, it is determined whether the number of games that can be continued in state B is 20 or not. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1915; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1931.

  In step S1915, the END1 flag is set to ON, and the flow advances to step S1917.

  In step S1917, the AR flag is set to off, and the flow advances to step S1931.

  In step S1919, flags and variables relating to state B are initialized. The transition from the state B to the state A is performed by this processing. In this processing, the state B flag, the precursor flag, the CZ flag, the AR preparation flag, the AR flag, the operation navigation guarantee flag, the operation navigation suppression flag, the state B end standby flag, the END1 flag, and the END2 flag are set to off. In addition, the number of games that can be continued in the state B, the number of remaining signs, the number of CZ games, the number of AR rights and the number of remaining ARs, the number of operation navigation suppression games, and the value of the MY counter are initialized to zero.

  In step S1921, it is determined whether the number of games that can be continued in state B is greater than zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1923; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1931.

  In step S1923, the state B flag is set to ON, and the flow advances to step S1931.

  In step S1931, when the number of remaining signs games is greater than 0, the precursor flag is set to ON and the number of remaining signs games is decremented by one. On the other hand, if the number of remaining signs games is 0, the precursor flag is set to off. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1941.

  In step S1941, if the number of operation navigation suppression games is greater than 0, the operation navigation suppression flag is set to ON, and the number of operation navigation suppression games is decremented by one. On the other hand, when the number of operation navigation suppression games is 0, the operation navigation suppression flag is set to off. Thereafter, the state B update processing ends.

  Next, the details of the MY counter update processing (step S1903) in the state B update processing of FIG. 25 will be described using FIG. This is a flowchart of the MY counter update process (step S1903) in FIG.

  First, in step S1A01 executed first, it is determined whether or not the immediately preceding winning combination is a replaying combination. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1A11; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1A03.

  In step S1A03, the number of payouts in the immediately preceding game is added to the value of the MY counter, and the value obtained by subtracting the number of inserted medals is updated as the value of the MY counter. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1A05.

  In step S1A05, it is determined whether the value of the MY counter is negative. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1A07; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1A11.

  In step S1A07, the value of the MY counter is set to 0, and the process proceeds to step S1A11.

  In step S1A11, it is determined whether the value of the MY counter is 2400 or more. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1A19; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1A13.

  In step S1A13, it is determined whether the END2 flag is set to OFF and the value of the MY counter is 2150 or more. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1A15; otherwise, the MY counter updating process ends.

  In step S1A15, the END2 flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S1A17.

  In step S1A17, the AR flag is set to off, and the MY counter update processing ends.

  In step S1A19, the value of the number of games that can be continued in state B is set to 0, and the MY counter update processing ends.

<Main controller 300 timer interrupt processing>
Next, the main control unit timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt processing.

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

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

  In step S203, the WDT 314 is periodically (set) so that the count value of the WDT 314 does not exceed the initial set value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) and a WDT interrupt does not occur (do not detect a processing abnormality). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once about every 2 ms which is the cycle of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S205, an input port state update process is performed. In this input port state update processing, 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 the detection signals are partitioned in the RAM 308 for each of the various sensors 318. It is stored in the provided signal state storage area. Note that the state of the optical sensor is confirmed in this process.

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

  In step S209, a timer update process is performed. For example, a process of updating various timers in units of time, such as subtracting a game interval timer, is executed.

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

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

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

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

  In step S217, it is monitored whether the low voltage signal is on. If a low voltage signal has been received (power interruption has been detected), the process proceeds to step S221. If a low voltage signal has not been received (power interruption has not been detected), the process proceeds to step S219. move on.

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

  On the other hand, in step S221, information (return data) that needs to be saved, such as a specific variable and a stack pointer, for returning to the state at the time of power failure when power is restored, is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and the used area of the RAM 308 is used. , A checksum value for a predetermined area including at least is stored in the RAM 308, and a power flag indicating that the power interruption processing has been performed is set to ON.

<Process of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
Next, the processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28A is a flowchart of a main process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 28B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt processing of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 28C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt processing of the first sub control unit 400.

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

  In step S303, 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 S305.

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

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

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

  In step S311, sound control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S309. For example, if there is a command to the sound source IC 418 in the effect data read in step S309, the command is output to the sound source IC 418.

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

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

  In step S317, an information output process for setting to transmit a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 based on the processing result in step S309 is performed. For example, if the effect data read in step S309 includes a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500, the setting for outputting the control command is performed, and the process returns to step S303.

  Next, the command reception interrupt processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The 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 S321 of the command reception interrupt processing, the command output by the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

  Next, the first sub-controller timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-controller 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 (once every 2 ms in the present embodiment). Execute in the cycle of

  In step S331, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S303 in the first sub-controller main process shown in FIG. 28A, and the original value is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in Step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

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

  Next, the details of the command processing (step S307) in the first sub-controller main processing of FIG. 28A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the command processing (step S307) in FIG.

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

  In step S343, a command process, which is a process corresponding to each command received from main controller 300, is executed. Of this processing, the processing when the internal winning command is received will be described later with reference to FIG. The processing when the game state update command is received will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the details of the internal winning command processing (step S343) when the internal winning command is received in the command processing of FIG. 28D will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the internal winning command processing (step S343) when the internal winning command is received in FIG.

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

  In step S3003, information on state B is obtained from the information included in the internal winning command, and the process proceeds to step S3005.

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

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

  In step S3009, in addition to the above-described processing, the processing at the time of receiving the internal winning command is executed, and the internal winning command processing ends.

  Next, the details of the game state update command processing (step S343) when the game state update command is received in the command processing of FIG. 28D will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the game state update command processing (step S343) when the game state update command is received in FIG.

  First, in step S3101 executed first, information on RT and state B is acquired from the information included in the game state update command, and the flow advances to step S3103.

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

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

  In step S3107, it is determined with reference to the information acquired in step S3101 whether or not CZ starts from the next game (the CZ flag is on). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3109; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3111.

  In step S3109, the corresponding effect data and its execution timing are set so that the effect corresponding to CZ is started at the timing of the start operation of the next game.

  In step S3111, the AR (including the AR preparation state) starts from the next game with reference to the information acquired in step S3101 (in any of RT0 to RT2, the state B flag is on and the precursor flag is on). From off to off). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3113; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3115.

  In step S3113, the corresponding effect data and its execution timing are set so that the effect corresponding to AR (including the AR preparation state) is started at the timing of the start operation of the next game.

  In step S3115, it is determined whether or not an END effect (either an END1 effect or an END2 effect) has been set. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3119; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3117.

  In step S3117, an END effect setting process is executed. The details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3119, an END effect update process is executed. The details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3121, in addition to the above-described processing, processing at the time of receiving the game state update command is executed, and the game state update command processing ends.

  Next, the details of the END effect setting process (step S3117) in the game state update command process of FIG. 30 will be described using FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the END effect setting process (step S3117) in FIG.

  First, in step S3201, which is executed first, it is determined whether the END1 flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3203; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3211.

  In step S3203, the END1 effect is set, and the END effect setting process ends.

  In step S3211, it is determined whether the END2 flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the flow advances to step S3213; otherwise, the END effect setting process ends.

  In step S3213, the END2 effect is set, and the END effect setting process ends.

  Next, the END effect update process (step S3119) in the game state update command process of FIG. 30 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the END effect update process (step S3119) in FIG.

  First, in step S3301, which is executed first, it is determined whether the END1 effect is being executed. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3303; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3311.

  In step S3303, the number of games in which state B can be continued is acquired, and the flow advances to step S3305.

  In step S3305, it is determined whether or not a condition for switching an END1 effect scene (hereinafter, an END1 effect switch condition) is satisfied. If this condition is satisfied, the flow advances to step S3307; otherwise, this END effect update process ends. In this embodiment, the execution of two games in each scene is the END1 effect switching condition, and the END1 effect switching condition is referred to by referring to the value of the number of state B continuable games acquired in step S3303 described above. It is determined whether or not is established. The END1 effect switching condition is not limited to this condition, and may be arbitrarily adopted.

  In step S3307, a process for switching the currently executing scene to the next scene in the END1 effect is executed, and the END effect update process ends.

  In step S3311, it is determined whether the END2 effect is being executed. If this condition is satisfied, the flow advances to step S3313; otherwise, the END effect update process ends.

  In step S3313, the value of the MY counter is obtained, and the flow advances to step S3315.

  In step S3315, it is determined whether or not a condition for switching an END2 effect scene (hereinafter, an END2 effect switching condition) is satisfied. If this condition is satisfied, the flow advances to step S3317; otherwise, the END effect update process ends. The END2 effect switching condition will be described later with reference to FIGS. 49 and 50.

  In step S3317, a process for switching the currently executing scene to the next scene in the END2 effect is executed, and the END effect update process ends.

<Process of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>
Next, the processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33A is a flowchart of a main process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 33B is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 33C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 33D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S401 in FIG. 33A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, first, an initialization process is executed in step S401. In this initialization process, input / output port initialization, initialization of a storage area in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

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

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

  In step S407, command processing is performed. In the command processing, the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S409, an effect control process is performed. Specifically, when there is a new command in step S407, processing corresponding to this command is performed. For example, a process of reading effect data for performing image control on a background image from the ROM 506 is executed. In addition, it also 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 S411, an image control process is performed based on the processing result of step S409. For example, if there is an image control command in the effect data read in step S409, image control corresponding to this command is performed. For example, image control relating to a display image (notification image, background image) is executed. This image control processing will be described later with reference to FIG. When this image control process ends, the process returns to the step S403.

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

  Next, the second sub-controller timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-controller 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 (once every 2 ms in the present embodiment). Execute in the cycle of

  In step S417, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S403 in the second sub-controller main process shown in FIG. 33A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S403, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

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

  Next, the image control process of step S411 in the main process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of the image control process.

  In step S421, 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 518. Thereby, one frame image stored in the display area not specified as the drawing area is displayed on the effect image display device 157. Next, the CPU 504 sets ROM coordinates (the transfer source address of the ROM 506), VRAM coordinates (the 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. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 516 transfers image data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 518 based on a command set in the attribute register. After that, the VDP 516 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504.

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

  In step S425, parameters are set based on the rendering scenario configuration table and the attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 518 on the basis of the image data transferred to the VRAM 518 in step S421, the CPU 504 stores information on image data constituting the display image (the coordinate axes and the image size of the VRAM 518). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates), superimposition and transparency of images, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 516. The VDP 516 sets parameters according to the attribute based on a command stored in the attribute register.

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

  In step S429, it is determined whether a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 516 based on the drawing end of the image has been input. If the generation end interrupt signal has been input, the process proceeds to step S431; otherwise, the generation end interrupt signal has been input. Wait for is entered.

  In step S431, a scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 508 and counts how many images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

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

[[Operation example when the condition device numbers 2 and 25 are won]]
[Operation example (A1): When an internal winning is performed for a combination with a bonus]
FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation in a case where an internal winning combination with a bonus is internally won and a transition is made to state B (a precursor is fixed at the time of transition to the state B). In this example, it is assumed that the initial state is RT1 and state A (state B flag is off). In this state A, the operation navigation is not displayed (Yes determination in step S1001 in FIG. 16, and FIG. 18 and FIG. 19 are not executed). The first game in FIG. 34 indicates that the operation navigation is not displayed (operation navigation disabled period) due to the state A in addition to the state of RT1 and the state A. The effect at this time is a normal effect (see FIG. 43 (a)).

  In this state, it is assumed that BB1 + chance (condition device number 2) is internally won by the start operation of the second game. In this case, in the state B transition lottery (step S1101 in FIG. 17), the state B transition lottery is won with a probability of 100% (FIG. 14A, lottery type A).

  When the state B shift lottery is won, the number of games that can be continued in the state B is set first, followed by the AR right acquisition lottery, the CZ game number lottery, and the precursor game number lottery (steps S1105, S1107, S1109, and S1109 in FIG. 17). S1111) is executed. In this example, it is assumed that the number of CZ games of three games and the number of precursor games of six games are obtained without winning the AR right acquisition lottery. Also, 6 is set as the number of operation navigation suppression games (step S1115 in FIG. 17).

  Thereafter, when the game progresses and the reels 110 to 112 stop, after processing such as medal payout, the processing shifts from RT1 to RT5 in the RT update processing (step S119 in FIG. 15). In the following game state update processing (step S121 in FIG. 15), in the state B update processing (step S1423 in FIG. 20), the state B flag, the precursor flag, and the operation navigation suppression flag are obtained from the result of the state B transition lottery described above. Are set to ON (steps S1923, S1931, and S1941 in FIG. 25). As a result, the state B, the precursor, and the operation navigation suppression period start from the next game (the third game). In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the game state update command after these processes causes the battle! Is performed (see FIG. 43 (d)). Further, the effect data is set so that the battle effect (see FIG. 43 (g)) is started at the timing of the start operation of the next game (the third game). FIG. 34 shows that the state B, the precursor, the operation navigation suppression period, and the battle effect start from the third game, respectively.

  After that, it is assumed that the game progresses and that the player wins internally in the pressing order bell (condition device number 31) at the fifth game. However, in the fifth game, the operation navigation suppression period is still continued, and in this operation navigation suppression period, even if the inside of the pressing order bell (condition device numbers 29 to 31) is internally won, the operation navigation is not displayed (FIG. (No determination in step S1309 of No. 19, No determination in step S3005 of FIG. 29). FIG. 34 shows that although the pressing order bell (condition device number 31) is internally won in the fifth game, the operation navigation is not displayed due to the operation navigation suppression period.

  In the fifth game, a judge effect is set by a start operation of the start lever 135 (step S3009 in FIG. 29). This judge effect is an effect for notifying whether or not the AR or bonus has been won. Here, it is notified that the bonus has been determined at the timing of the third stop (FIG. 43 (h)).

  Further, in the sixth game, the start notification of the internally won bonus is displayed by the start operation of the start lever 135 (FIG. 43 (m)). In response to this, it is assumed that the symbol of the special combination 1 is stopped on the pay line L1 in the sixth game (FIG. 43 (t)). As a result, in the RT update process (step S119 in FIG. 15), the process shifts from RT5 to RT6 (from the next game to RT6).

  In the operation navigation assurance flag setting process (step S1403 in FIG. 20) executed in the game state update process of the sixth game, the operation navigation assurance flag is set to ON by activation of the bonus (step S1509 in FIG. 21).

  Further, in the precursor and mid-CZ processing (step S1407 in FIG. 20) executed in the game state update processing of the sixth game, nothing is changed because the number of remaining signs is not 0 (No determination in step S1601 in FIG. 22). .

  When the processing for the precursor and during the CZ is completed and the processing returns to the game state update processing, the number of remaining signs and the number of operation navigation suppression games are initialized to 0 due to the activation of the bonus, and the CZ flag is set to off ( Step S1415 in FIG. 20). Subsequently, in the state B update processing (step S1423 in FIG. 20) executed in the game state update processing of the sixth game, since the number of remaining signs and the number of operation navigation suppression games are 0, the indication flag and the operation navigation The suppression flag is set to off (steps S1931 and S1941 in FIG. 25). By the above processing, the precursor and operation navigation suppression period scheduled after the next game (the seventh game) are canceled. Also, the CZ set at the end of the precursor and the navigation period 1 after the operation navigation suppression period are not set. In FIG. 34, these periods are indicated by hatching that goes down to the left.

  Further, after the above processing, the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the game state update command sets the effect data such that the bonus effect is started at the timing of the start operation of the next game (the seventh game). FIG. 34 shows that the bonus effect starts from the seventh game.

  In addition, when the state is shifted to the state B and the number of AR rights is won by winning the AR right acquisition lottery (step S1107 in FIG. 17 and step S1205 in FIG. 18) during the precursor, when the above-mentioned bonus period ends, the AR becomes The process is started (Step S1409 in FIG. 20).

[Operation example (A2): case of only precursor]
FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation when the lottery in the state B is won and the lottery in the CZ and the AR is not won (the precursor is fixed at the time of the transition to the state B). This operation example is an example in which only the effect contents differ from FIG. 38 (operation example (B1)). In this example, it is assumed that the initial state is RT1 and state A (state B flag is off). In this state A, the operation navigation is not displayed (Yes determination in step S1001 in FIG. 16, and FIG. 18 and FIG. 19 are not executed). The first game in FIG. 35 indicates that the operation navigation is not displayed due to the state A in addition to the state RT1 and the state A (operation navigation disabled period). The effect at this time is a normal effect (see FIG. 43 (a)).

  In this state, it is assumed that the player has internally won the chance (condition device number 25) by the start operation of the second game. In this case, in the state B transition lottery (step S1101 in FIG. 17), the state B transition lottery is won with a probability of 100% (FIG. 14A, lottery type C).

  When the state B shift lottery is won, the number of games that can be continued in the state B is set first, followed by the AR right acquisition lottery, the CZ game number lottery, and the precursor game number lottery (steps S1105, S1107, S1109, and S1109 in FIG. 17). S1111) is executed. In this example, it is assumed that the AR right acquisition lottery and the CZ game number lottery have not been won. In addition, it is assumed that six predictive games have been obtained as the predictive game number, and that 3 is set as the number of operation navigation suppression games (step S1115 in FIG. 17).

  Thereafter, when the game proceeds and the reels 110 to 112 stop, a game state update process (step S121 in FIG. 15) is executed after processes such as medal payout. In the state B update processing (step S1423 in FIG. 20) executed in this processing, the state B flag, the precursor flag, and the operation navigation suppression flag are set to ON based on the result of the state B transfer lottery described above (see FIG. 20). Steps S1923, S1931, and S1941 in FIG. 25). As a result, the state B, the precursor, and the operation navigation suppression period start from the next game (the third game). In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the game state update command after these processes causes the battle! Is performed (see FIG. 43 (d)). Further, the effect data is set so that the battle effect (see FIG. 43 (g)) is started at the timing of the start operation of the next game (the third game). FIG. 35 shows that the state B, the precursor, the operation navigation suppression period, and the battle effect start from the third game.

  After that, it is assumed that the game progresses and that the player wins internally in the pressing order bell (condition device number 31) at the fifth game. However, in the fifth game, the operation navigation suppression period is still continued, and in this operation navigation suppression period, even if the inside of the pressing order bell (condition device numbers 29 to 31) is internally won, the operation navigation is not displayed (FIG. (No determination in step S1309 of No. 19, No determination in step S3005 of FIG. 29). FIG. 35 shows that although the pressing order bell (condition device number 31) is internally won in the fifth game, the operation navigation is not displayed because the operation navigation is in the operation navigation suppression period.

  In the fifth game, a judge effect is set by a start operation of the start lever 135 (step S3009 in FIG. 29). This judge effect is an effect for notifying whether or not the AR or bonus has been won. Here, at the timing of the third stop, it is notified that the bonus has not been won (FIG. 43 (i)).

  In the state B update processing (step S1423 in FIG. 20) executed in the game state update processing of the fifth game, the operation navigation suppression flag is set to OFF because the operation navigation suppression game number has become 0, and the operation navigation suppression is performed. The period ends (step S1941 in FIG. 25). As a result, a period (operation navigation period 1) in which the operation navigation of the pressing order bell can be performed a certain number of times from the next game (the sixth game) starts. In addition, the first sub-controller 400 that receives the game state update command after these processes starts the normal effect (see FIG. 43 (a)) at the timing of the start operation of the next game (the sixth game). Direction data is set. FIG. 35 shows that the operation navigation suppression period ends in the fifth game, and the operation navigation period 1 and the normal effect start in the sixth game.

  After that, it is assumed that the game progresses, and that the player wins internally in the pushing order (condition device number 30) at the eighth game. In the eighth game, since the operation navigation period is 1 (the operation navigation suppression flag is off) and the operation navigation guarantee flag is off, the operation navigation indicating the pushing order of the correct answer is displayed (step S1313 in FIG. 19). , Step S3007 in FIG. 29, and FIG. 43 (b)). FIG. 35 shows that in the eighth game, the player wins internally in the pushing order bell (condition device number 30), and the operation navigation (middle 1st) indicating the pushing order of the correct answer is displayed.

  In the operation navigation assurance flag setting process (step S1403 in FIG. 20) executed in the game state updating process of the eighth game, the operation navigation assurance flag is set to ON by displaying the operation navigation (step in FIG. 21). S1509).

  Further, in the precursor and mid-CZ processing (step S1407 in FIG. 20) executed in the game state update processing of the eighth game, the precursor remaining game number is 0, the operation navigation guarantee flag is on, the CZ game number is 0, the AR right number Is 0, the state B end standby flag is set to ON (step S1625 in FIG. 22).

  Subsequently, in the state B update processing (step S1423 in FIG. 20) executed in the game state update processing of the eighth game, since the state B end standby flag is on and the operation navigation guarantee flag is on, , State B parameters are initialized (become state A). In this process, the parameters of the precursor, CZ, and AR are also initialized. As a result, the state returns to the state A from the next game (the ninth game), and the precursor and the operation navigation period 1 end. FIG. 35 shows that the state B, the precursor, the operation navigation period 1 ends in the eighth game, and the state A (operation navigation disabled period) starts in the ninth game.

  In this embodiment, the number of AR rights may be added by lottery during the precursor (step S1205 in FIG. 18). Therefore, even when the number of AR rights is 0 at the time of transition to the state B, the number of AR rights may become larger than 0 at the end of the precursor. In the above example, if the number of AR rights is not 0 in the precursor of the eighth game and the processing during CZ (step S1407 in FIG. 20), the precursor ends in the eighth game, and the AR starts from the ninth game. In this case, the state B is maintained even after the ninth game. In the AR, a period in which the operation navigation of the pressing order bell and the pressing order replay is displayed (operation navigation period 2) is performed, and the effect of the AR is executed.

[Operation Example (A3): When AR is internally won for a duplication with bonus during AR]
FIG. 36 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation in a case where an internal winning combination with a bonus is internally won during an AR. In this example, it is assumed that the initial states are RT1 and AR (state B flag on, precursor flag off, CZ flag off). In AR, a period (operation navigation period 2) in which the operation navigation of the pressing order bell and the pressing order replay is displayed (operation S1321 in FIG. 19). In the first game in FIG. 36, it is shown that the state is RT1, state B, and AR (operation navigation period 2). In this case, the effect is an AR effect.

  In this state, it is assumed that BB1 + chance (condition device number 2) is internally won by the start operation of the second game. During the AR, the number of operation navigation suppression games may be set by lottery according to the internally won combination (step S1215 in FIG. 18). Here, it is assumed that 6 is set as the number of operation navigation suppression games.

  Thereafter, when the game progresses and the reels 110 to 112 stop, after processing such as medal payout, the processing shifts from RT1 to RT5 in the RT update processing (step S119 in FIG. 15). In the following game state update processing (step S121 in FIG. 15), the operation navigation suppression flag is set to on in the state B update processing (step S1423 in FIG. 20) (step S1941 in FIG. 25). Thus, the operation navigation suppression period starts from the next game (the third game). In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the game state update command after these processes causes the battle! The effect of displaying the character is executed. Further, the effect data is set so that the battle effect (see FIG. 43 (g)) is started at the timing of the start operation of the next game (the third game). FIG. 36 shows that the operation navigation suppression period and the battle effect start from the third game, respectively.

  After that, it is assumed that the game progresses and that the player wins internally in the pressing order bell (condition device number 31) at the fifth game. However, in the fifth game, the operation navigation suppression period is still continued, and in this operation navigation suppression period, even if the inside of the pressing order bell (condition device numbers 29 to 31) is internally won, the operation navigation is not displayed (FIG. 19, step S1321). FIG. 36 shows that although the pressing order bell (condition device number 31) is internally won in the fifth game, the operation navigation is not displayed due to the operation navigation suppression period.

  In the fifth game, a judge effect is set by a start operation of the start lever 135 (step S3009 in FIG. 29). This judge effect is an effect for notifying whether or not the AR or bonus has been won. Here, it is notified that the bonus has been determined at the timing of the third stop (FIG. 43 (h)).

  Further, in the sixth game, the start notification of the internally won bonus is displayed by the start operation of the start lever 135 (FIG. 43 (m)). In response to this, it is assumed that the symbol of the special combination 1 is stopped on the pay line L1 in the sixth game (FIG. 43 (t)). As a result, in the RT update process (step S119 in FIG. 15), the process shifts from RT5 to RT6 (from the next game to RT6).

  Further, as the bonus is activated, the number of operation navigation suppression games is initialized to 0 (step S1415 in FIG. 20), and the operation navigation suppression flag is set to off in the state B update process (step S1423 in FIG. 20). (Step S1941 in FIG. 25). With the above processing, the operation navigation suppression period scheduled after the next game (the seventh game) is canceled. In FIG. 36, this canceled period is indicated by hatching that is falling to the left.

  Further, after the above processing, the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the game state update command sets the effect data such that the bonus effect is started at the timing of the start operation of the next game (the seventh game). FIG. 36 shows that the bonus effect starts from the seventh game.

  When the bonus period ends, AR starts (step S1409 in FIG. 20).

[Operation example (A4): When operation navigation suppression period is set during AR]
FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation when the operation navigation suppression period is set during the AR. In this example, it is assumed that the initial states are RT1 and AR (state B flag on, precursor flag off, CZ flag off). In AR, a period (operation navigation period 2) in which the operation navigation of the pressing order bell and the pressing order replay is displayed (operation S1321 in FIG. 19). In the first game in FIG. 37, it is indicated that the state is RT1, state B, and AR (operation navigation period 2). In this case, the effect is an AR effect.

  In this state, it is assumed that the player has internally won the chance (condition device number 25) by the start operation of the second game. During the AR, the number of operation navigation suppression games may be set by lottery according to the internally won combination (step S1215 in FIG. 18). Here, it is assumed that 6 is set as the number of operation navigation suppression games.

  Thereafter, when the game proceeds and the reels 110 to 112 stop, a game state update process (step S121 in FIG. 15) is executed after processes such as medal payout. In the state B update process (step S1423 in FIG. 20) executed in this process, the operation navigation suppression flag is set to ON (step S1941 in FIG. 25). Thus, the operation navigation suppression period starts from the next game (the third game). In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the game state update command after these processes causes the battle! The effect of displaying the character is executed. Further, the effect data is set so that the battle effect (see FIG. 43 (g)) is started at the timing of the start operation of the next game (the third game). FIG. 37 shows that the operation navigation suppression period and the battle effect start from the third game, respectively.

  After that, it is assumed that the game progresses and that the player wins internally in the pressing order bell (condition device number 31) at the fifth game. However, in the fifth game, the operation navigation suppression period is still continued, and in this operation navigation suppression period, even if the inside of the pressing order bell (condition device numbers 29 to 31) is internally won, the operation navigation is not displayed (FIG. 19, step S1321). FIG. 37 shows that although the push order bell (condition device number 31) is internally won in the fifth game, the operation navigation is not displayed because the operation navigation is in the operation navigation suppression period.

  In the fifth game, a judge effect is set by a start operation of the start lever 135 (step S3009 in FIG. 29). This judge effect is an effect for notifying whether or not the AR or bonus has been won. Here, at the timing of the third stop, it is notified that the bonus has not been won (FIG. 43 (i)).

  In the state B update processing (step S1423 in FIG. 20) executed in the game state update processing of the fifth game, the operation navigation suppression flag is set to OFF because the operation navigation suppression game number has become 0, and the operation navigation suppression is performed. The period ends (step S1941 in FIG. 25). As a result, the operation navigation of the pressing order replay and the pressing order bell is displayed again from the next game (the sixth game). Further, after the above processing, the first sub-controller 400 that has received the game state update command sets the effect data so as to start the AR effect at the timing of the start operation of the next game (the sixth game). FIG. 37 shows that the operation navigation suppression period ends in the fifth game, and the operation navigation period 2 and the AR effect start in the sixth game.

  After that, it is assumed that the game progresses, and that the player wins internally in the pushing order (condition device number 30) at the eighth game. In the eighth game, since the operation navigation period is 2 (the operation navigation suppression flag is off), the operation navigation indicating the pressing order of the correct answer is displayed (step S1321 in FIG. 19). FIG. 37 shows that in the eighth game, the player wins internally in the pushing order bell (condition device number 30), and the operation navigation (middle 1st) indicating the pushing order of the correct answer is displayed.

  Note that when the number of AR rights and the number of remaining AR games become 0, the AR ends and the state A is set (step S1409 in FIG. 20, step S1919 in FIG. 25).

[Regarding Operation Examples (A1) to (A4)]
In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, RT4 and RT6 are provided in a state that is advantageous for the player. When transitioning to RT4 or RT6, there may be a case where via RT3 or RT5 is performed as a preceding step, and in this embodiment, a precursor or CZ may be set in this preceding step (for example, the operation example in FIG. A1)). On the other hand, even when the transition to RT4 or RT6 is not made (when the condition device not including the special role is internally won), the precursor or CZ may be set (for example, the operation example (A2) in FIG. 35). In these precursors and CZ, at least an operation navigation suppression period is set.

  Further, at RT3 or RT5 in the AR, no precursor or CZ is provided, but an operation navigation suppression period may be provided (for example, the operation example (A3) in FIG. 36). On the other hand, even when the transition to RT4 or RT6 is not made during AR (when the condition device not including the special role is internally won), the operation navigation suppression period may be set (for example, the operation example (A4) in FIG. 37). ).

  That is, in both the case where the bonus is internally won (RT3 or RT5) and the case where the bonus is not internally won, a common operation (not only an aggressive operation (to perform)) but also a passive operation (to ) Is configured to be possible. Since the player who sees this common operation expects the start of RT4 or RT6, the interest of the game can be improved. Due to these effects, the period in which the above-described common operation can occur is a sign period (hereinafter, a bonus sign period) for the start of RT4 or RT6.

  In the above-mentioned bonus sign period, even if the number of medals is reduced, this must be allowed until the result is determined, and thus the interest in the game may be reduced. For this reason, for example, it is conceivable to suppress the decrease in medals in the bonus sign period by displaying the operation navigation when the inside of the push order bell is internally won in the bonus sign period. However, in the bonus sign period, various effects may be performed in order to expect a shift to RT4 or RT6. If the operation navigation is displayed during such an effect, it is difficult to grasp the effect, and the interest in the game may be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, a configuration including the operation navigation suppression period and the operation navigation period 1 (the operation navigation period 2 during AR) in the bonus sign period is employed (for example, the operation examples (A1) to (A1) in FIGS. 34 to 37). A4)). Since the operation navigation is not displayed during the operation navigation suppression period, it is possible to easily understand the effect for enhancing the interest of the game. In the operation navigation period 1 (operation navigation period 2 during AR), the operation navigator is displayed when the inside of the pressing order bell is won, thereby preventing a decrease in medals and preventing the interest of the game from decreasing. be able to.

  When the operation navigation is not displayed in the operation navigation period 1 once set, the operation navigation is extended (for example, CZ is added in an operation example (B4) of FIG. 41 described later), and the AR is set. There is a case (for example, addition of AR in the operation example (B5) of FIG. 42 described later), and this configuration provides an opportunity to display the operation navigation of the push order bell. Further, in the state B including the precursor, CZ, and AR, when the operation navigation of the push order bell is not displayed when the period of the precursor, CZ, and AR is ended (when the operation navigation guarantee flag is off), The operation navigation of the pressing order bell can be displayed, and an opportunity to display the operation navigation of the pressing order bell is secured.

  If the navigation is not displayed despite the setting of the precursor period and the operation navigation 1 period, the navigation is performed by pushing the bell in the normal order after the precursor period ends. Is also conceivable. However, in this configuration, since the navigation occurs in the normal performance in which the navigation is not basically displayed, the player may feel uncomfortable. In the present embodiment, the CZ is added when the navigation does not occur during the operation navigation 1 period, thereby not only preventing the player from feeling uncomfortable, but also causing the AR and bonus to be expected by the CZ effect, The interest of the game can be improved.

  When the operation mode is shifted to RT4 or RT6 in a state where the operation navigation of the push order bell is not displayed (the operation navigation assurance flag is off), the operation navigation assurance flag is set to ON at the time of the shift (step in FIG. 21). (Yes in S1503). For this reason, for RT3 or RT5, there is not always provided an opportunity to display the operation navigation of the pressing order bell, but there is no disadvantage to the player because the medal acquisition can be expected.

  In the case of RT3 or RT5, the operation navigation period 1 (operation navigation period 2 during AR) may not be provided depending on the transition timing to RT4 or RT6 (for example, the operation example (A1) in FIG. 34). 36, an operation example (A3) of FIG. However, since it is expected that medals will be obtained in RT4 or RT6, even if such a configuration is adopted, there is no disadvantage to the player. That is, when it is not necessary to suppress the decrease in the number of medals, the operation navigation period may not be provided in the bonus sign period. For example, in the case of RT3 or RT5, the operation navigation suppression period is maintained. May be configured. Further, in this configuration, the player may know that the operation navigation does not shift to RT4 or RT6 due to the display of the operation navigation of the pushing order bell. However, at least during the operation navigation suppression period, it is determined whether or not the internal winning of the bonus has occurred. It is possible to prevent the player from realizing, and to give a sense of expectation. In this way, by including at least the operation navigation suppression period in the bonus sign period, it is possible to easily understand the effect for enhancing the interest of the game while increasing the expectation.

  In the above operation examples (A1) to (A4), the operation navigation suppression period is provided when the state becomes advantageous for the player (RT4 or RT6 in the present embodiment), and the operation navigation is performed when the advantageous state is not achieved. An example of a configuration in which a suppression period is provided to use the operation navigation suppression period as a sign period for the advantageous state is described. In the present embodiment, the configuration using the bonus has been described as an example of the advantageous state. However, the advantageous state may be any one that starts as a result of the internal winning. For example, AR, AT, ART The content of the advantageous state such as the pseudo bonus is not limited.

  Further, the internal winning result that triggers the provision of the operation navigation suppression period in the case where the advantageous state is not obtained is not particularly limited, and may be any internal winning combination that may not be in the advantageous state. With this configuration, the operation navigation suppression period can be used as a sign period for an advantageous state.

  Also, in the present embodiment, the operation navigation suppression period has been described in which the operation navigation suppression flag is used to prevent the operation navigation of the pressing order bell from being displayed when the operation navigation of the pressing order bell can be displayed. This may not be displayed in a state where the navigation can be displayed, and the internal winning result to be operated by the navigation is not limited. Further, a part of the executable operation navigation may be suppressed. Further, the operation navigation is not limited to the one indicating the pressing order, and may be the one indicating the timing of the stop operation, for example, a display such as "Aim for ...!" May be indicated.

  In addition, during the operation navigation suppression period, it is preferable to perform an effect that expects an advantageous state.

  Furthermore, the outcome in the game in which the internal winning result in the advantageous state is derived is the same as the outcome in the game in which the internal winning result which is the trigger for setting the operation navigation suppression period when the advantageous state is not achieved is derived. Is preferable. In this configuration, a series of operations during which the operation becomes the operation navigation suppression period after the common result is obtained is the same in a case where it is in an advantageous state and a case where it is not so, and the operation result is restricted by the common result. The player can be notified that the game will be performed. In addition, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation that the state will be advantageous. For example, in FIG. 34 to FIG. 37, the operation based on the condition device numbers 2 and 25 has been described, but in a game in which these condition devices are derived, the result shown in FIG. 43 (s) is derived as a common result. obtain.

[Operation example (B1): case of precursor only]
FIG. 38 is a diagram showing an example of an operation in a case where the lottery in the state B is won and the lottery in CZ and AR is not won (the precursor is fixed at the time of the transition to the state B). This operation example is an example in which only the effect contents are different from FIG. 35 (operation example (A2)). In this example, it is assumed that the initial state is RT1 and state A (state B flag is off). In this state A, the operation navigation is not displayed (Yes determination in step S1001 in FIG. 16, and FIG. 18 and FIG. 19 are not executed). The first game shown in FIG. 38 indicates that in addition to being in the state of RT1 and the state A, the state of the state A is a period in which the operation navigation is not displayed (operation navigation disabled period). The effect at this time is a normal effect (see FIG. 43 (a)).

  In this state, it is assumed that the player has internally won the chance (condition device number 25) by the start operation of the second game. In this case, in the state B transition lottery (step S1101 in FIG. 17), the state B transition lottery is won with a probability of 100% (FIG. 14A, lottery type C).

  When the state B shift lottery is won, the number of games that can be continued in the state B is set first, followed by the AR right acquisition lottery, the CZ game number lottery, and the precursor game number lottery (steps S1105, S1107, S1109, and S1109 in FIG. 17). S1111) is executed. In this example, it is assumed that the AR right acquisition lottery and the CZ game number lottery have not been won. In addition, it is assumed that six predictive games have been obtained as the predictive game number, and that 3 is set as the number of operation navigation suppression games (step S1115 in FIG. 17).

  Thereafter, when the game proceeds and the reels 110 to 112 stop, a game state update process (step S121 in FIG. 15) is executed after processes such as medal payout. In the state B update processing (step S1423 in FIG. 20) executed in this processing, the state B flag, the precursor flag, and the operation navigation suppression flag are set to ON based on the result of the state B transfer lottery described above (see FIG. 20). Steps S1923, S1931, and S1941 in FIG. 25). As a result, the state B, the precursor, and the operation navigation suppression period start from the next game (the third game). Also, the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the game state update command after these processes has a chance! Is displayed (see FIG. 43 (c)). Furthermore, effect data is set so that a precursor effect (see FIG. 43 (e)) is started at the timing of the start operation of the next game (the third game). FIG. 38 shows that the state B, the omen, the operation navigation suppression period, and the omen effect start from the third game, respectively.

  After that, it is assumed that the game progresses and that the player wins internally in the pressing order bell (condition device number 31) at the fifth game. However, in the fifth game, the operation navigation suppression period is still continued, and in this operation navigation suppression period, even if the inside of the pressing order bell (condition device numbers 29 to 31) is internally won, the operation navigation is not displayed (FIG. (No determination in step S1309 of No. 19, No determination in step S3005 of FIG. 29). FIG. 38 shows that, although the inside of the push order bell (condition device number 31) is internally won in the fifth game, the operation navigation is not displayed because the operation navigation is suppressed.

  In the state B update processing (step S1423 in FIG. 20) executed in the game state update processing of the fifth game, the operation navigation suppression flag is set to OFF because the operation navigation suppression game number has become 0, and the operation navigation suppression is performed. The period ends (step S1941 in FIG. 25). As a result, a period (operation navigation period 1) in which the operation navigation of the pressing order bell can be performed a certain number of times from the next game (the sixth game) starts. FIG. 38 shows that the operation navigation suppression period ends in the fifth game and the operation navigation period 1 starts in the sixth game.

  After that, it is assumed that the game progresses, and that the player wins internally in the pushing order (condition device number 30) at the eighth game. In the eighth game, since the operation navigation period is 1 (the operation navigation suppression flag is off) and the operation navigation guarantee flag is off, the operation navigation indicating the pushing order of the correct answer is displayed (step S1313 in FIG. 19). , Step S3007 in FIG. 29 and FIG. 43 (f)). FIG. 38 shows that the operation order (middle 1st) indicating the pressing order of the correct answer is displayed by internally winning the pressing order bell (condition device number 30) in the eighth game.

  In the operation navigation assurance flag setting process (step S1403 in FIG. 20) executed in the game state updating process of the eighth game, the operation navigation assurance flag is set to ON by displaying the operation navigation (step in FIG. 21). S1509).

  Further, in the precursor and mid-CZ processing (step S1407 in FIG. 20) executed in the game state update processing of the eighth game, the precursor remaining game number is 0, the operation navigation guarantee flag is on, the CZ game number is 0, the AR right number Is 0, the state B end standby flag is set to ON (step S1625 in FIG. 22).

  Subsequently, in the state B update processing (step S1423 in FIG. 20) executed in the game state update processing of the eighth game, since the state B end standby flag is on and the operation navigation guarantee flag is on, , State B parameters are initialized (become state A). In this process, the parameters of the precursor, CZ, and AR are also initialized. As a result, the state returns to the state A from the next game (the ninth game), and the precursor and the operation navigation period 1 end. In addition, the first sub-controller 400 that receives the game state update command after these processes starts the normal effect (see FIG. 43 (a)) at the timing of the start operation of the next game (9th game). Direction data is set. FIG. 38 shows that the state B, the precursor, the operation navigation period 1 ends in the eighth game, and the state A (operation navigation disabled period) and the normal effect start from the ninth game.

  In this embodiment, the number of AR rights may be added by lottery during the precursor (step S1205 in FIG. 18). Therefore, even when the number of AR rights is 0 at the time of transition to the state B, the number of AR rights may become larger than 0 at the end of the precursor. In the above example, if the number of AR rights is not 0 in the precursor of the eighth game and the processing during CZ (step S1407 in FIG. 20), the precursor ends in the eighth game, and the AR starts from the ninth game. In this case, the state B is maintained even after the ninth game. In the AR, a period in which the operation navigation of the pressing order bell and the pressing order replay is displayed (operation navigation period 2) is performed, and the effect of the AR is executed.

[Operation example (B2): In case of precursor and CZ]
FIG. 39 shows an example of the operation in a case where the shift lottery in state B is won, the number of CZ games of three games is obtained, and the lottery of AR is not won (the precursor and CZ are determined at the time of shifting to state B). FIG. In this example, it is assumed that the initial state is RT1 and state A (state B flag is off). In this state A, the operation navigation is not displayed (Yes determination in step S1001 in FIG. 16, and FIG. 18 and FIG. 19 are not executed). The first game shown in FIG. 39 indicates that the operation navigation is not displayed (operation navigation unavailable period) due to the state A in addition to the RT1 and the state A. The effect at this time is a normal effect (see FIG. 43 (a)).

  In this state, it is assumed that the player has internally won the chance (condition device number 25) by the start operation of the second game. In this case, in the state B transition lottery (step S1101 in FIG. 17), the state B transition lottery is won with a probability of 100% (FIG. 14A, lottery type C).

  When the state B shift lottery is won, the number of games that can be continued in the state B is set first, followed by the AR right acquisition lottery, the CZ game number lottery, and the precursor game number lottery (steps S1105, S1107, S1109, and S1109 in FIG. 17). S1111) is executed. In this example, it is assumed that the number of CZ games of three games has been acquired and that the AR right acquisition lottery has not been won. In addition, it is assumed that six predictive games have been obtained as the predictive game number, and that 3 is set as the number of operation navigation suppression games (step S1115 in FIG. 17).

  Thereafter, when the game proceeds and the reels 110 to 112 stop, a game state update process (step S121 in FIG. 15) is executed after processes such as medal payout. In the state B update processing (step S1423 in FIG. 20) executed in this processing, the state B flag, the precursor flag, and the operation navigation suppression flag are set to ON based on the result of the state B transfer lottery described above (see FIG. 20). Steps S1923, S1931, and S1941 in FIG. 25). As a result, the state B, the precursor, and the operation navigation suppression period start from the next game (the third game). Also, the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the game state update command after these processes has a chance! Is displayed (see FIG. 43 (c)). Furthermore, effect data is set so that a precursor effect (see FIG. 43 (e)) is started at the timing of the start operation of the next game (the third game). FIG. 39 shows that the state B, the omen, the operation navigation suppression period, and the omen effect start from the third game, respectively.

  After that, it is assumed that the game progresses and that the player wins internally in the pressing order bell (condition device number 31) at the fifth game. However, in the fifth game, the operation navigation suppression period is still continued, and in this operation navigation suppression period, even if the inside of the pressing order bell (condition device numbers 29 to 31) is internally won, the operation navigation is not displayed (FIG. (No determination in step S1309 of No. 19, No determination in step S3005 of FIG. 29). FIG. 39 shows that although the inside of the push order bell (condition device number 31) is internally won in the fifth game, the operation navigation is not displayed because of the operation navigation suppression period.

  In the state B update processing (step S1423 in FIG. 20) executed in the game state update processing of the fifth game, the operation navigation suppression flag is set to OFF because the operation navigation suppression game number has become 0, and the operation navigation suppression is performed. The period ends (step S1941 in FIG. 25). As a result, a period (operation navigation period 1) in which the operation navigation of the pressing order bell can be performed a certain number of times from the next game (the sixth game) starts. FIG. 39 shows that the operation navigation suppression period ends in the fifth game and the operation navigation period 1 starts in the sixth game.

  After that, it is assumed that the game progresses, and that the player wins internally in the pushing order (condition device number 30) at the eighth game. In the eighth game, since the operation navigation period is 1 (the operation navigation suppression flag is off) and the operation navigation guarantee flag is off, the operation navigation indicating the pushing order of the correct answer is displayed (step S1313 in FIG. 19). , Step S3007 in FIG. 29 and FIG. 43 (f)). FIG. 39 shows that in the eighth game, the player wins internally in the pressing order bell (condition device number 30), and the operation navigation (middle 1st) indicating the correct pressing order is displayed.

  In the operation navigation assurance flag setting process (step S1403 in FIG. 20) executed in the game state updating process of the eighth game, the operation navigation assurance flag is set to ON by displaying the operation navigation (step in FIG. 21). S1509).

  Further, in the precursor and CZ middle processing (step S1407 in FIG. 20) executed in the game state update processing of the eighth game, since the number of remaining signs is 0, the operation navigation guarantee flag is on, and the number of CZ games is 3, , The CZ flag is set to ON, and the number of CZ games is set to the number of remaining signs games (steps S1609 and S1611 in FIG. 22). Thus, the CZ starts from the next game (9th game). Note that the number of CZ games is initialized to 0 (step S1613 in FIG. 22). In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 that receives the game state update command after these processes starts the CZ effect (see FIG. 43 (j)) at the timing of the start operation of the next game (9th game). Direction data is set. FIG. 39 shows that the precursor and the sign effect are finished in the eighth game, and the CZ and the CZ effect are started in the ninth game.

  Thereafter, it is assumed that the game proceeds, and the tenth game is internally won in the pushing order bell (condition device number 31). In the tenth game, the operation navigation period is 1 (the operation navigation suppression flag is off), but the operation navigation guarantee flag is set to on. In this case, even if the inside of the pressing order bell (condition device number 29 to 31) is internally won, the operation navigation is not displayed (No in step S1311 in FIG. 19, No in step S3005 in FIG. 29). In this embodiment, the number of times the bell operation navigation is displayed in the operation navigation period 1 is limited to one in this embodiment. FIG. 39 shows that the operation navigation is not displayed although the push order bell (condition device number 31) is internally won in the tenth game.

  In the eleventh game, a judge effect is set by a start operation of the start lever 135 (step S3009 in FIG. 29). This judge effect is an effect for notifying whether or not an AR or bonus has been won. Here, it is notified that there is no AR or bonus at the timing of the third stop.

  Further, in the precursor and CZ processing (step S1407 in FIG. 20) executed in the game state update processing of the eleventh game, the precursor remaining game number is 0, the operation navigation guarantee flag is on, the CZ game number is 0, the AR right number Is 0, the state B end standby flag is set to ON (step S1625 in FIG. 22).

  Subsequently, in the state B update processing (step S1423 in FIG. 20) executed in the game state update processing of the eleventh game, the state B end standby flag is on and the operation navigation guarantee flag is on, , State B parameters are initialized (become state A). In this process, the parameters of the precursor, CZ, and AR are also initialized. As a result, the state returns to the state A from the next game (the twelfth game), and the CZ and the operation navigation period 1 end.

  In addition, the first sub-controller 400 that receives the game state update command after these processes starts the normal effect (see FIG. 43A) at the timing of the start operation of the next game (the 12th game). Direction data is set. FIG. 39 shows that the states B and CZ and the operation navigation period 1 end at the eleventh game, and the state A (operation navigation disabled period) and the normal effect start from the twelfth game.

  In the present embodiment, the number of AR rights may be added by lottery during the precursor and CZ (step S1205 in FIG. 18). Therefore, even when the number of AR rights is 0 at the time of transition to the state B, the number of AR rights may be larger than 0 at the end of CZ. In the above example, if the number of AR rights is not 0 in the precursor of the eleventh game and the processing during CZ (step S1407 in FIG. 20), the CZ ends in the eleventh game, and the AR starts from the twelfth game. In this case, the state B is maintained even after the twelfth game. In the AR, a period in which the operation navigation of the pressing order bell and the pressing order replay is displayed (operation navigation period 2) is performed, and the effect of the AR is executed.

[Operation example (B3): case of precursor, CZ, and AR]
FIG. 40 shows a case where the transition lottery in state B is won, the number of CZ games of three games is obtained, and the number of AR rights is one after the lottery of AR is won. It is a figure which shows an example of operation | movement of (determination). In this example, it is assumed that the initial state is RT1 and state A (state B flag is off). In this state A, the operation navigation is not displayed (Yes determination in step S1001 in FIG. 16, and FIG. 18 and FIG. 19 are not executed). The first game shown in FIG. 40 indicates that the operation navigation is not displayed (operation navigation disabled period) due to the state A in addition to RT1 and the state A. The effect at this time is a normal effect (see FIG. 43 (a)).

  In this state, it is assumed that the player has internally won the chance (condition device number 25) by the start operation of the second game. In this case, in the state B transition lottery (step S1101 in FIG. 17), the state B transition lottery is won with a probability of 100% (FIG. 14A, lottery type C).

  When the state B shift lottery is won, the number of games that can be continued in the state B is set first, followed by the AR right acquisition lottery, the CZ game number lottery, and the precursor game number lottery (steps S1105, S1107, S1109, and S1109 in FIG. 17). S1111) is executed. In this example, it is assumed that the number of CZ games of three games has been acquired and the number of AR rights has been acquired by one. In addition, it is assumed that six predictive games have been obtained as the predictive game number, and that 3 is set as the number of operation navigation suppression games (step S1115 in FIG. 17).

  Thereafter, when the game proceeds and the reels 110 to 112 stop, a game state update process (step S121 in FIG. 15) is executed after processes such as medal payout. In the state B update processing (step S1423 in FIG. 20) executed in this processing, the state B flag, the precursor flag, and the operation navigation suppression flag are set to ON based on the result of the state B transfer lottery described above (see FIG. 20). Steps S1923, S1931, and S1941 in FIG. 25). As a result, the state B, the precursor, and the operation navigation suppression period start from the next game (the third game). Also, the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the game state update command after these processes has a chance! Is displayed (see FIG. 43 (c)). Furthermore, effect data is set so that a precursor effect (see FIG. 43 (e)) is started at the timing of the start operation of the next game (the third game). FIG. 40 shows that the state B, the precursor, the operation navigation suppression period, and the precursor effect start from the third game.

  After that, it is assumed that the game progresses and that the player wins internally in the pressing order bell (condition device number 31) at the fifth game. However, in the fifth game, the operation navigation suppression period is still continued, and in this operation navigation suppression period, even if the inside of the pressing order bell (condition device numbers 29 to 31) is internally won, the operation navigation is not displayed (FIG. (No determination in step S1309 of No. 19, No determination in step S3005 of FIG. 29). FIG. 40 shows that although the inside of the push order bell (condition device number 31) is internally won in the fifth game, the operation navigation is not displayed because of the operation navigation suppression period.

  In the state B update processing (step S1423 in FIG. 20) executed in the game state update processing of the fifth game, the operation navigation suppression flag is set to OFF because the operation navigation suppression game number has become 0, and the operation navigation suppression is performed. The period ends (step S1941 in FIG. 25). As a result, a period (operation navigation period 1) in which the operation navigation of the pressing order bell can be performed a certain number of times from the next game (the sixth game) starts. FIG. 40 shows that the operation navigation suppression period ends in the fifth game and the operation navigation period 1 starts in the sixth game.

  After that, it is assumed that the game progresses, and that the player wins internally in the pushing order (condition device number 30) at the eighth game. In the eighth game, since the operation navigation period is 1 (the operation navigation suppression flag is off) and the operation navigation guarantee flag is off, the operation navigation indicating the pushing order of the correct answer is displayed (step S1313 in FIG. 19). , Step S3007 in FIG. 29 and FIG. 43 (f)). FIG. 40 shows that, in the eighth game, the pressing order bell (condition device number 30) is internally won, and the operation navigation (middle 1st) indicating the pressing order of the correct answer is displayed.

  In the operation navigation assurance flag setting process (step S1403 in FIG. 20) executed in the game state updating process of the eighth game, the operation navigation assurance flag is set to ON by displaying the operation navigation (step in FIG. 21). S1509).

  Further, in the precursor and CZ middle processing (step S1407 in FIG. 20) executed in the game state update processing of the eighth game, since the number of remaining signs is 0, the operation navigation guarantee flag is on, and the number of CZ games is 3, , The CZ flag is set to ON, and the number of CZ games is set to the number of remaining signs games (steps S1609 and S1611 in FIG. 22). Thus, the CZ starts from the next game (9th game). Note that the number of CZ games is initialized to 0 (step S1613 in FIG. 22). In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 that receives the game state update command after these processes starts the CZ effect (see FIG. 43 (j)) at the timing of the start operation of the next game (9th game). Direction data is set. FIG. 40 shows that the sign and the sign effect are completed in the eighth game, and the CZ and the CZ effect are started in the ninth game.

  Thereafter, it is assumed that the game proceeds, and the tenth game is internally won in the pushing order bell (condition device number 31). In the tenth game, the operation navigation period is 1 (the operation navigation suppression flag is off), but the operation navigation guarantee flag is set to on. In this case, even if the inside of the pressing order bell (condition device number 29 to 31) is internally won, the operation navigation is not displayed (No in step S1311 in FIG. 19, No in step S3005 in FIG. 29). In this embodiment, the number of times the bell operation navigation is displayed in the operation navigation period 1 is limited to one in this embodiment. FIG. 40 shows that the operation navigation is not displayed although the push order bell (condition device number 31) is internally won in the tenth game.

  In the eleventh game, a judge effect is set by a start operation of the start lever 135 (step S3009 in FIG. 29). This judge effect is an effect for notifying whether or not the AR or bonus has been won. Here, it is notified that the AR starts at the timing of the third stop (FIG. 43 (l)).

  Further, in the precursor and CZ processing (step S1407 in FIG. 20) executed in the game state update processing of the eleventh game, the precursor remaining game number is 0, the operation navigation guarantee flag is on, the CZ game number is 0, the AR right number Is 1, the CZ flag is set to OFF, and setting for starting AR is performed (steps S1615 and S1623 in FIG. 22).

  Subsequently, in the state B update processing (step S1423 in FIG. 20) executed in the game state update processing for the eleventh game, the precursor flag is set to OFF (step S1931 in FIG. 25). When the state B flag is on, the precursor flag and the CZ flag are off, and the number of remaining AR games is not 0, the AR starts from the next game (the twelfth game). In AR, a period (operation navigation period 2) in which the operation navigation of the pressing order bell and the pressing order replay is displayed. Further, after the above processing, the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the game state update command sets the effect data such that the AR effect is started at the timing of the start operation of the next game (the 12th game). FIG. 40 shows that the CZ and the operation navigation period 1 end in the eleventh game, and the AR (operation navigation period 2) and the AR effect start from the twelfth game.

[Operation example (B4): When CZ is added]
FIG. 41 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation in a case where the lottery in the state B is won and the lottery in the CZ and AR is not won (the precursor is fixed at the time of the transition to the state B). In this example, it is assumed that the initial state is RT1 and state A (state B flag is off). In this state A, the operation navigation is not displayed (Yes determination in step S1001 in FIG. 16, and FIG. 18 and FIG. 19 are not executed). The first game shown in FIG. 41 indicates that in addition to being in the state of RT1 and the state A, the state of the state A is a period during which the operation navigation is not displayed (operation navigation disabled period). The effect at this time is a normal effect (see FIG. 43 (a)).

  In this state, it is assumed that the player has internally won the chance (condition device number 25) by the start operation of the second game. In this case, in the state B transition lottery (step S1101 in FIG. 17), the state B transition lottery is won with a probability of 100% (FIG. 14A, lottery type C).

  When the state B shift lottery is won, the number of games that can be continued in the state B is set first, followed by the AR right acquisition lottery, the CZ game number lottery, and the precursor game number lottery (steps S1105, S1107, S1109, and S1109 in FIG. 17). S1111) is executed. In this example, it is assumed that the AR right acquisition lottery and the CZ game number lottery have not been won. In addition, it is assumed that six predictive games have been obtained as the predictive game number, and that 3 is set as the number of operation navigation suppression games (step S1115 in FIG. 17).

  Thereafter, when the game proceeds and the reels 110 to 112 stop, a game state update process (step S121 in FIG. 15) is executed after processes such as medal payout. In the state B update processing (step S1423 in FIG. 20) executed in this processing, the state B flag, the precursor flag, and the operation navigation suppression flag are set to ON based on the result of the state B transfer lottery described above (see FIG. 20). Steps S1923, S1931, and S1941 in FIG. 25). As a result, the state B, the precursor, and the operation navigation suppression period start from the next game (the third game). Also, the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the game state update command after these processes has a chance! Is displayed (see FIG. 43 (c)). Furthermore, effect data is set so that a precursor effect (see FIG. 43 (e)) is started at the timing of the start operation of the next game (the third game). FIG. 41 shows that the state B, the precursor, the operation navigation suppression period, and the precursor effect start from the third game.

  After that, it is assumed that the game progresses and that the player wins internally in the pressing order bell (condition device number 31) at the fifth game. However, in the fifth game, the operation navigation suppression period is still continued, and in this operation navigation suppression period, even if the inside of the pressing order bell (condition device numbers 29 to 31) is internally won, the operation navigation is not displayed (FIG. (No determination in step S1309 of No. 19, No determination in step S3005 of FIG. 29). FIG. 41 shows that the operation navigation is not displayed because the operation navigation suppression period is set even though the pressing order bell (condition device number 31) is internally won in the fifth game.

  In the state B update processing (step S1423 in FIG. 20) executed in the game state update processing of the fifth game, the operation navigation suppression flag is set to OFF because the operation navigation suppression game number has become 0, and the operation navigation suppression is performed. The period ends (step S1941 in FIG. 25). As a result, a period (operation navigation period 1) in which the operation navigation of the pressing order bell can be performed a certain number of times from the next game (the sixth game) starts. FIG. 41 shows that the operation navigation suppression period ends in the fifth game and the operation navigation period 1 starts in the sixth game.

  After that, the game proceeds, but it is assumed that no internal winning has occurred in the pushing order bell (condition device numbers 29 to 31) during 6 to 8 games (operation navigation period 1). In this case, the operation navigation assurance flag remains off. Then, in the precursor and mid-CZ processing (step S1407 in FIG. 20) executed in the game state update processing of the eighth game, the number of remaining signs game is 0 and the operation navigation guarantee flag is off, so the CZ addition determination processing Is executed (step S1605 in FIG. 22). In this processing, since the bonus has not been internally won, the number of AR rights and the number of CZ games are not present, and the CZ flag is also off, a lottery of the number of AR rights is executed and the number of CZ games is set to 3. (Steps S1709 and S1711 in FIG. 23). Here, it is assumed that the number of AR rights could not be acquired.

  When the CZ addition determination process ends and returns to the precursor and mid-CZ process, the number of CZ games is 3, so the CZ flag is set to ON and the number of CZ games is set to the remaining number of precursor games (FIG. 22). Steps S1609 and S1611). Thus, the CZ starts from the next game (9th game). Note that the number of CZ games is initialized to 0 (step S1613 in FIG. 22). In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 that receives the game state update command after these processes starts the CZ effect (see FIG. 43 (j)) at the timing of the start operation of the next game (9th game). Direction data is set. FIG. 41 shows that the sign and the sign effect are finished in the eighth game, and the CZ and the CZ effect are started from the ninth game. In FIG. 41, the notation of CZ (addition) is used, but this indicates that the CZ is added later because the operation navigation is not displayed.

  Thereafter, it is assumed that the game proceeds, and the tenth game is internally won in the pushing order bell (condition device number 31). In the tenth game, since the operation navigation period is 1 (the operation navigation suppression flag is off) and the operation navigation guarantee flag is off, the operation navigation indicating the pushing order of the correct answer is displayed (step S1313 in FIG. 19, FIG. 19). Step S3007 of FIG. 29 (see FIG. 43 (k)). FIG. 41 shows that at the tenth game, the player wins internally in the pushing order bell (condition device number 31), and the operation navigation (right first) indicating the pushing order of the correct answer is displayed.

  In the operation navigation assurance flag setting process (step S1403 in FIG. 20) executed in the game state update process of the tenth game, the operation navigation assurance flag is set to ON by displaying the operation navigation (step in FIG. 21). S1509).

  In the eleventh game, a judge effect is set by a start operation of the start lever 135 (step S3009 in FIG. 29). This judge effect is an effect for notifying whether or not an AR or bonus has been won. Here, it is notified that there is no AR or bonus at the timing of the third stop.

  Further, in the precursor and CZ processing (step S1407 in FIG. 20) executed in the game state update processing of the eleventh game, the precursor remaining game number is 0, the operation navigation guarantee flag is on, the CZ game number is 0, the AR right number Is 0, the state B end standby flag is set to ON (step S1625 in FIG. 22).

  Subsequently, in the state B update processing (step S1423 in FIG. 20) executed in the game state update processing of the eleventh game, the state B end standby flag is on and the operation navigation guarantee flag is on, , State B parameters are initialized (become state A). In this process, the parameters of the precursor, CZ, and AR are also initialized. As a result, the state returns to the state A from the next game (the twelfth game), and the CZ and the operation navigation period 1 end.

  In addition, the first sub-controller 400 that receives the game state update command after these processes starts the normal effect (see FIG. 43A) at the timing of the start operation of the next game (the 12th game). Direction data is set. FIG. 41 shows that the states B and CZ and the operation navigation period 1 end at the eleventh game, and the state A (operation navigation disabled period) and the normal effect start at the twelfth game, respectively.

  In the above operation, the AR right number is 0 when the eighth game ends, but the AR right number is added by lottery during the CZ addition determination processing of the eighth game and the CZ of the 9th to 11th games. There are cases (step S1709 in FIG. 23, step S1205 in FIG. 18). Therefore, even when the number of AR rights is 0 at the time of transition to the state B, the number of AR rights may be larger than 0 at the end of CZ. In the above example, if the number of AR rights is not 0 in the precursor of the eleventh game and the processing during CZ (step S1407 in FIG. 20), the CZ ends in the eleventh game, and the AR starts from the twelfth game. In this case, the state B is maintained even after the twelfth game. In the AR, a period in which the operation navigation of the pressing order bell and the pressing order replay is displayed (operation navigation period 2) is performed, and the effect of the AR is executed.

[Operation example (B5): When CZ and AR are added]
FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation in a case where the lottery in the state B is won and the lottery in the CZ and AR is not won (the precursor is fixed at the time of the transition to the state B). In this example, it is assumed that the initial state is RT1 and state A (state B flag is off). In this state A, the operation navigation is not displayed (Yes determination in step S1001 in FIG. 16, and FIG. 18 and FIG. 19 are not executed). The first game in FIG. 42 shows that the operation navigation is not displayed (operation navigation disabled period) due to the state A in addition to the state of RT1 and the state A. The effect at this time is a normal effect (see FIG. 43 (a)).

  In this state, it is assumed that the player has internally won the chance (condition device number 25) by the start operation of the second game. In this case, in the state B transition lottery (step S1101 in FIG. 17), the state B transition lottery is won with a probability of 100% (FIG. 14A, lottery type C).

  When the state B shift lottery is won, the number of games that can be continued in the state B is set first, followed by the AR right acquisition lottery, the CZ game number lottery, and the precursor game number lottery (steps S1105, S1107, S1109, and S1109 in FIG. 17). S1111) is executed. In this example, it is assumed that the AR right acquisition lottery and the CZ game number lottery have not been won. In addition, it is assumed that six predictive games have been obtained as the predictive game number, and that 3 is set as the number of operation navigation suppression games (step S1115 in FIG. 17).

  Thereafter, when the game proceeds and the reels 110 to 112 stop, a game state update process (step S121 in FIG. 15) is executed after processes such as medal payout. In the state B update processing (step S1423 in FIG. 20) executed in this processing, the state B flag, the precursor flag, and the operation navigation suppression flag are set to ON based on the result of the state B transfer lottery described above (see FIG. 20). Steps S1923, S1931, and S1941 in FIG. 25). As a result, the state B, the precursor, and the operation navigation suppression period start from the next game (the third game). Also, the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the game state update command after these processes has a chance! Is displayed (see FIG. 43 (c)). Furthermore, effect data is set so that a precursor effect (see FIG. 43 (e)) is started at the timing of the start operation of the next game (the third game). FIG. 42 shows that the state B, the omen, the operation navigation suppression period, and the omen effect start from the third game, respectively.

  After that, it is assumed that the game progresses and that the player wins internally in the pressing order bell (condition device number 31) at the fifth game. However, in the fifth game, the operation navigation suppression period is still continued, and in this operation navigation suppression period, even if the inside of the pressing order bell (condition device numbers 29 to 31) is internally won, the operation navigation is not displayed (FIG. (No determination in step S1309 of No. 19, No determination in step S3005 of FIG. 29). FIG. 42 shows that, although the push order bell (condition device number 31) is internally won in the fifth game, the operation navigation is not displayed due to the operation navigation suppression period.

  In the state B update processing (step S1423 in FIG. 20) executed in the game state update processing of the fifth game, the operation navigation suppression flag is set to OFF because the operation navigation suppression game number has become 0, and the operation navigation suppression is performed. The period ends (step S1941 in FIG. 25). As a result, a period (operation navigation period 1) in which the operation navigation of the pressing order bell can be performed a certain number of times from the next game (the sixth game) starts. FIG. 42 shows that the operation navigation suppression period ends in the fifth game and the operation navigation period 1 starts in the sixth game.

  After that, the game proceeds, but it is assumed that no internal winning has occurred in the pushing order bell (condition device numbers 29 to 31) during 6 to 8 games (operation navigation period 1). In this case, the operation navigation assurance flag remains off. Then, in the precursor and mid-CZ processing (step S1407 in FIG. 20) executed in the game state update processing of the eighth game, the number of remaining signs game is 0 and the operation navigation guarantee flag is off, so the CZ addition determination processing Is executed (step S1605 in FIG. 22). In this processing, since the bonus has not been internally won, the number of AR rights and the number of CZ games are not present, and the CZ flag is also off, a lottery of the number of AR rights is executed and the number of CZ games is set to 3. (Steps S1709 and S1711 in FIG. 23). Here, it is assumed that the number of AR rights could not be acquired.

  When the CZ addition determination process ends and returns to the precursor and mid-CZ process, the number of CZ games is 3, so the CZ flag is set to ON and the number of CZ games is set to the remaining number of precursor games (FIG. 22). Steps S1609 and S1611). Thus, the CZ starts from the next game (9th game). Note that the number of CZ games is initialized to 0 (step S1613 in FIG. 22). In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 that receives the game state update command after these processes starts the CZ effect (see FIG. 43 (j)) at the timing of the start operation of the next game (9th game). Direction data is set. FIG. 42 shows that the sign and the sign effect are finished in the eighth game, and the CZ and the CZ effect are started from the ninth game. In FIG. 42, the notation of CZ (addition) is used, but this indicates that the CZ is added later because the operation navigation is not displayed.

  Thereafter, the game proceeds, but it is assumed that no internal winning has occurred in the pushing order bell (condition device numbers 29 to 31) during the 9 to 11 games (operation navigation period 1). Also in this case, the operation navigation assurance flag remains off.

  In the eleventh game, a judge effect is set by a start operation of the start lever 135 (step S3009 in FIG. 29). This judge effect is an effect for notifying whether or not an AR or bonus has been won. Here, it is notified that there is no AR or bonus at the timing of the third stop.

  Further, in the precursor and mid-CZ processing (step S1407 in FIG. 20) executed in the game state update processing of the eleventh game, the CZ addition determination processing is performed because the number of remaining signs game is 0 and the operation navigation guarantee flag is off. This is executed (step S1605 in FIG. 22). However, since the CZ flag is on, CZ is not added again (No in step S1707 in FIG. 23). Then, when the CZ flag is set to off in the subsequent processing, 1 is added to the number of AR rights because the operation navigation guarantee flag is off, and setting for starting AR is performed (step in FIG. 22). S1615, Step S1619, Step S1623).

  Subsequently, in the state B update processing (step S1423 in FIG. 20) executed in the game state update processing for the eleventh game, the precursor flag is set to OFF (step S1931 in FIG. 25). When the state B flag is on, the precursor flag and the CZ flag are off, and the number of remaining AR games is not 0, the AR starts from the next game (the twelfth game). In AR, a period (operation navigation period 2) in which the operation navigation of the pressing order bell and the pressing order replay is displayed. In addition, after the above processing, the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the game state update command executes a judge effect for notifying that the AR is to be started (an effect that reverses the judge effect at the time of the third stop operation) ( FIG. 43 (l)). Further, the effect data is set so that the AR effect is started at the timing of the start operation of the next game (the 12th game). FIG. 42 shows that the CZ and the operation navigation period 1 end in the eleventh game, and the AR (operation navigation period 2) and the AR effect start from the twelfth game, respectively. In FIG. 42, the notation of AR (addition) is used, which indicates that this AR has been added later because the operation navigation is not displayed.

[Regarding Operation Examples (B1) to (B5)]
In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, an AR is provided as one of the advantageous states for the player. The AR is configured to be set after a standby period, and in the present embodiment, a precursor or CZ is set during the standby period (for example, the operation example (B3) in FIG. 40). ). Further, even when the AR is not set (when the standby period is not set), the precursor or the CZ may be set (for example, the operation example (B1) in FIG. 38 and the operation example (B2) in FIG. 39). . That is, in both cases where the AR is set and when the AR is not set, a common operation (including not only an aggressive operation (to perform 〜) but also a passive operation (not to perform 〜)) occurs. Is configured to obtain. Since the player who sees this common operation expects the start of the AR, the interest of the game can be improved. From such an effect, a period in which the above-described common operation can occur is a sign period for the start of AR (hereinafter, an AR sign period).

  In the above-mentioned AR sign period, even if the number of medals decreases, this must be allowed until the result is determined, and thus the interest in the game may be reduced. For this reason, for example, in the case where the inside of the bell in the pushing order is internally won in the AR sign period, it is possible to suppress the decrease of medals in the AR sign period by displaying the operation navigation. However, in the AR sign period, various effects may be performed in order to expect the AR to be provided. If the operation navigation is displayed during such an effect, it is difficult to grasp the effect, and the interest in the game may be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the operation navigation suppression period and the operation navigation period 1 are provided in the AR sign period (the precursor or CZ) (for example, the operation examples (B1) to (B3) in FIGS. 38 to 40). . Since the operation navigation is not displayed during the operation navigation suppression period, it is possible to easily understand the effect for enhancing the interest of the game. Further, in the operation navigation period 1, by displaying the operation navigation when the inside of the pushing order bell is won, it is possible to suppress a decrease in medals and prevent a decrease in interest in the game.

  When the operation navigation is not displayed in the operation navigation period 1 once set, the operation navigation is extended (for example, CZ is added in the operation example (B4) of FIG. 41), and the AR is set ( For example, there is an AR (addition of AR in the operation example (B5) of FIG. 42), and this configuration provides an opportunity to display the operation navigation of the pressing order bell. Further, in the state B including the precursor, CZ, and AR, when the operation navigation of the push order bell is not displayed when the period of the precursor, CZ, and AR is ended (when the operation navigation guarantee flag is off), The operation navigation of the pressing order bell can be displayed, and an opportunity to display the operation navigation of the pressing order bell is secured.

  If the navigation is not displayed despite the setting of the precursor period and the operation navigation 1 period, the navigation is performed by pushing the bell in the normal order after the precursor period ends. Is also conceivable. However, in this configuration, since the navigation occurs in the normal performance in which the navigation is not basically displayed, the player may feel uncomfortable. In the present embodiment, the CZ is added when the navigation does not occur during the operation navigation 1 period, thereby not only preventing the player from feeling uncomfortable, but also causing the AR and bonus to be expected by the CZ effect, The interest of the game can be improved.

  Although the above configuration employs a combination of the operation navigation suppression period and the operation navigation period 1 in the precursor or CZ, if it is not necessary to suppress the decrease in the number of medals, the operation navigation is performed during the AR prediction period. Period 1 may not be provided. For example, when it is certain that the AR is set, the operation navigation suppression period may be continued until the AR is set. In AR, it is expected that medals will be obtained. Therefore, even if such a configuration is adopted, there is no disadvantage to the player. Also, in this configuration, the player may know that the AR is not set because the operation navigation of the pressing order bell is displayed, but at least during the operation navigation suppression period, the player is notified of the presence or absence of the AR setting. It can prevent them from being realized and give them a sense of expectation. In this way, by including at least the operation navigation suppression period in the AR sign period, it is possible to easily grasp the effect for enhancing the interest of the game while increasing the expectation. On the other hand, when it is highly necessary to suppress the decrease in medals, the operation navigation suppression period may not be provided in the AR sign period. That is, since at least the operation navigation period is provided in the AR predictive period, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from decreasing due to the decrease in medals.

  As described in the above operation examples (B1) to (B5), in the present embodiment, the operation navigation is displayed in the first period in which the operation navigation can be displayed (in this embodiment, the operation navigation period 1 during the precursor). If there is no operation navigation, a second period during which the operation navigation can be displayed (operation navigation period 1 by CZ) is set, and if the operation navigation is displayed, a second period during which the operation navigation can be displayed The configuration that does not perform the setting is adopted.

  In this embodiment, the operation navigation period 1 during the precursor is equivalent to an example of the first period. In the first period, for example, a state in which the probability of adding CZ or the number of AT games is higher than in the normal case. Any period can be adopted as long as the operation navigation can be executed. Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration in which CZ is added as the second period is adopted. However, this period may be any period during which the operation navigation can be executed. For example, the first period is extended by extending the first period. The second period may be a period that is more advantageous to the player than the first period, such as an increase in the probability of adding the number of AT games.

  In the present embodiment, the configuration in which the second period is provided following the first period has been described. However, for example, the second period is provided with a predetermined number of games from the first period. Alternatively, the first period and the second period may be provided separately. In the case where a second period is provided following the first period as in the present embodiment, the first effect (the precursor effect in the present embodiment) executed during the first period is the first effect. The first effect and the second effect are ended by ending the second effect (CZ effect in this embodiment) executed during the second period in accordance with the second period. The player can easily grasp that the second period has started by the second effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the second period is more advantageous than the first period (in this embodiment, AR may be additionally elected, FIG. 14C). The difference in the advantage between the first period and the second period is not limited to this configuration, but the second period is set to be more advantageous than the first period as in the present embodiment. Thus, the player can easily maintain the expectation.

[[Modification example in which operation navigation suppression period and operation navigation period are repeated during AR (operation examples (C1) to (C4))]]
In the above operation examples (B1) to (B5), in the first period in which the operation navigation can be displayed, the second period in which the operation navigation can be displayed when the operation navigation is not displayed is set. When the operation navigation is displayed, the second period in which the operation navigation can be displayed is not set (FIGS. 38 to 42). In the following, a modified example different from the above-described embodiment will be described for the configuration employing the first period and the second period.

  The modification described below adopts a configuration in which the operation navigation period 2 and the operation navigation suppression period are provided alternately during AR. In the operation navigation period 2, when the push order bell and the push order replay are internally won, the operation navigation indicating the correct operation order is displayed. In the operation navigation suppression period, the display of the operation navigation when the inside of the pressing order bell is won is suppressed (step S1321 in FIG. 19). Further, in this modification, when the number of times of display of the operation navigation of the pressing order bell in the operation navigation period 2 does not reach the minimum number of times of display (one time in the following example), the number of games in the operation navigation period 2 is added. doing.

  FIG. 44 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation (operation example (C1)) in the above-described modification. This example shows the operation during AR, and it is assumed that RT2 and state B (state B flag is on) throughout. In this example, the operation navigation period 2 for three games and the operation navigation suppression period for three games are provided alternately. In the operation navigation period 2, the number of sets is assigned to each section, such as the first set for the first time and the second set for the second time, and here, the first to third games correspond to the first set. The seventh to ninth games correspond to the second set.

  In the first set, the effect including the display of the number of sets is executed as shown in FIG. 48 (a). However, when the operation navigation is further displayed, as shown in FIG. ), The display of the push order navigation is executed. The second set is the same as the first set. When the effect including the display of the number of sets is executed as shown in FIG. 48 (c), and when the operation navigation is further displayed, it is shown in FIG. 48 (d). Thus, the display of the push order navigation is executed in addition to the effect of FIG. 48 (c). In the operation navigation suppression period, an effect of displaying the character “resting” as shown in FIG. 48E is executed.

  FIG. 44 shows that in each of the first set and the second set of the operation navigation period 2, the pressing order bell is internally won and the operation navigation is displayed (first, second, and eighth games). Further, in the operation navigation suppression period, it is shown that the operation navigation is not displayed although the pressing order bell is internally won (fifth and tenth games).

  In the operation example (C1) of FIG. 44, the operation navigation has reached the minimum display count in both the operation navigation periods 2 of the first set and the second set, and thus the operation navigation period 2 ends as scheduled.

  FIG. 45 illustrates an operation (operation example (C2)) when the operation navigation does not reach the minimum number of display times in the operation navigation period 2 of the first set. In the operation example (C2) of FIG. 45, as in the operation example (C1) of FIG. 44, the first set is expected to end in the third game, but the operation navigation does not reach the minimum number of display times, and thus does not end. The operation navigation period 2 continues as it is (operation navigation period 2 game number addition). Then, in response to the display of the operation navigation of the pressing order bell in the fifth game, the operation navigation period 2 of the first set ends. Note that FIG. 45 adopts a configuration in which subsequent schedules are shifted by the number of games in the added operation navigation period 2.

  FIG. 46 shows an operation (operation example (C3)) when the operation navigation does not reach the minimum number of display times in the operation navigation period 2 of the first set. In this example, similarly to the operation example (C2) of FIG. 45, the operation navigation period 2 of the first set scheduled to end in the third game continues as the operation navigation does not reach the minimum number of display times (operation navigation period). This indicates that the operation navigation period 2 of the first set ends after the operation navigation of the pressing order bell is displayed in the fifth game after that. In the operation example (C3) of FIG. 46, a configuration is adopted in which the operation navigation suppression period is reduced by the number of games in the added operation navigation period 2. Therefore, the schedules of the operation navigation period 2 and the operation navigation suppression period after the sixth game are the same as those in FIG. The operation example (C3) of FIG. 46 differs from the operation example (C2) of FIG. 45 in this point. If a configuration is adopted in which the operation navigation suppression period is reduced by the number of games in the added operation navigation period 2, the operation navigation suppression period may disappear. For example, as in the operation example (C4) of FIG. 47, when the operation navigation period 2 of the second set starts without ending the operation navigation period 2 of the first set, these operation navigation periods 2 are 1 Will be connected. In this case, the operation navigation period 2 of the second set may be configured to be handled as the first set, and in this case, the first set of effects (the same effect) may be configured.

  In addition, arbitrary numbers can be adopted as the number of games in the operation navigation period 2, the number of games in the operation navigation suppression period, and the minimum number of times of display of the operation navigation. Further, the number of games may be different between the operation navigation period 2 and the operation navigation suppression period, and the number of games and the minimum number of games may be determined by lottery.

  In adopting the configuration of the above-described modified example, for example, the number of remaining games in the operation navigation period is separately provided, and when the number of remaining games in the operation navigation period becomes 0, the operation navigation suppression flag is set to ON. Further, a configuration in which the number of remaining games in the operation navigation period is set again when the operation navigation suppression flag is turned off may be added to the above-described embodiment.

  In the modification described with reference to FIGS. 44 to 47, in the first period in which the operation navigation can be displayed (operation navigation period 2 in the modification), the operation navigation is not displayed if the operation navigation is not displayed. A configuration is adopted in which a possible second period (corresponding to an extension of the operation navigation period 2) is set, and when the operation navigation is displayed, the second period in which the operation navigation can be displayed is not set. This point is common to the configurations described in the operation examples (B1) to (B5). Further, in this modified example, the third period during which the operation navigation is not allowed (the operation navigation suppression period) is performed after the first period when there is the second period and when there is no second period. , And a configuration in which a first period is newly set after the third period is added. In this modification, the configurations described in the operation examples (B1) to (B5) may be appropriately combined.

[[Operation example at end of state B]]
[Operation example (D1): When the number of games in state B reaches the upper limit (1)]
In the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the number of remaining AR games is added, whereby the period of the state B in which medals are easily obtained may be longer. Here, if the period of the state B is too long, the gambling will increase. Therefore, in the present embodiment, an upper limit (for example, 1500) is provided for the number of games in the state B, and when the upper limit number of games is reached. The configuration in which the state B ends is adopted. Also, if the state B ends suddenly, there is a possibility that the interest of the game may be reduced. Therefore, by executing the ending effect (END1 effect in the present embodiment) before the end of the state B, the state B is set in advance. A configuration that allows the user to know when the process is finished is adopted. Hereinafter, this operation will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows an example of the operation when the number of games in state B reaches the upper limit and ends. In the following figures, in the item of "number of games", a period from a game start operation (operation of the start lever 135) to a next game start operation is shown as one game period. In addition, a short vertical line indicates a timing at which the stop operation is enabled and a timing at which all the reels stop in one game period.

  In the operation example of FIG. 49, it is assumed that the initial state (first game) is RT2 and the AR flag and the state B flag are on. Also, the number of games that can be continued in state B decreases with an increase in the number of games in state B (step S1911 in FIG. 25). However, in the operation example in FIG. The description starts from the point where the 1480th game starts. If the player wins internally in the push order replay (condition device number 22 to 24), the player operates in accordance with the operation order of the correct answer and wins the normal replay (either replaying game 1 or replaying game 2). . In the case where the inside of the push order bell (condition device number 29 to 31) is internally won, the operation is performed in accordance with the operation order of the correct answer, and the bell (small role 23) is won.

  First, in the first game (the 1480th time), the game is advanced by internally winning the pressing order replay (condition device numbers 22 to 24). In this game, when the reels 110 to 112 stop, in the game state update processing (step S121 in FIG. 15) executed after processing such as medal payout, the state B can be continued in the state B update processing (step S1423 in FIG. 20). The number of games is decremented by 1, and the value becomes 20 (step S1911 in FIG. 25). Then, when the number of games that can be continued in state B reaches 20, the END1 flag is set to ON and the AR flag is set to OFF (steps S1913, S1915, and S1917 in FIG. 25). After the END1 flag is set to on, the operation navigation is executed even if the AR flag is set to off (step S1321 in FIG. 19). Further, when the END1 flag is on, processing such as subtraction of the number of remaining AR games is not executed (No in step S1211 of FIG. 18).

  Further, after the above processing, the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the game state update command sets the effect data such that the END1 effect is started at the timing of the start operation of the next game (second game) (FIG. 30, step S3117, and step S3203 in FIG. 31). FIG. 49 shows that the END1 effect starts from the second game. That is, the elapse of 1480 games (or the start of the 1481th game) in the state B is the start condition of the END1 effect.

  This END1 effect is an effect composed of ten types of scenes that continue until the end of the state B. These scenes are configured to be switched every two games (step S3305 in FIG. 32), and the effect is executed over 20 games in the entire END1 effect. FIG. 49 shows that each scene of the END1 effect is switched every two games. Also, at the end of the 1500th game in state B, the value of the number of games that can be continued in state B becomes 0, and state B ends (No in step S1905 in FIG. 25, step S1919). It is shown that the END1 effect has ended in accordance with the end of the state B (the 1500th game). Thereafter, FIG. 49 shows that the state A is set in the game next to the 1500th game in the state B, and the normal effect is executed.

[Operation example (D2): When the net number of medals reaches the upper limit in state B]
As described in the operation example (D1), in the present embodiment, the state B is configured to end when the number of games in the state B reaches the upper limit (for example, 1500). In order to prevent an increase in the number of medals, an upper limit (for example, 2400) is also set for the net number of medals in the state B.

  Specifically, a variable (MY counter, initial value 0) for storing a net increase in the number of medals is provided, and a net increase in the number of medals is calculated from the difference between the number of medals used and the number of payouts, and is added to the MY counter ( The process of step S1A03 in FIG. 26 is executed in state B. Here, if the net increase is negative, the value of the MY counter decreases. If the value of the MY counter turns negative at this time, the value of the MY counter is initialized to 0 (see FIG. 26). Step S1A07). Then, when the value of the MY counter reaches the upper limit (for example, 2400), the state B ends (step S1919 in FIG. 25 is executed by setting the number of games that can be continued in state B to 0 in step S1A19 in FIG. 26). ). Note that the configuration is not limited to the configuration in which the state B ends when the upper limit (for example, 2400) is reached, and the configuration in which the state B ends when the upper limit is exceeded may be adopted.

  Also in the case where the state B is ended by the MY counter, an ending effect (END2 effect in the present embodiment) is executed before the end of the state B so that the interest of the game does not decrease due to sudden termination. Thus, a configuration is adopted in which the end of the state B is grasped in advance. Hereinafter, this operation will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of the operation when the MY counter reaches the upper limit and ends in state B.

  In the operation example of FIG. 50, it is assumed that the initial state (first game) is RT2 and the AR flag and the state B flag are on. Also, the number of games that can be continued in state B decreases with an increase in the number of games in state B (step S1911 in FIG. 25). However, in the operation example of FIG. The description starts from the point where the 1000th game starts. It is also assumed that the MY counter has increased to 2140 immediately before the first game. In the case of internally winning the push order replay (condition device number 22 to 24), the player operates in accordance with the operation order of the correct answer and wins the normal replay (either replaying game 1 or replaying game 2). . In this case, the value of the MY counter is not changed (Yes in step S1A01 in FIG. 26). In the case where the inside of the push order bell (condition device number 29 to 31) is internally won, the operation is performed in accordance with the operation order of the correct answer, and the bell (small role 23) is won. In this case, the value of the MY counter is incremented by 10 (the requested payout number is 13 and the inserted number is 3 in step S1A03 in FIG. 26).

  First, in the first game (the 1000th time), the game is advanced by internally winning the pressing order bell (condition device numbers 29 to 31). In this game, when the reels 110 to 112 stop, in the game state update processing (step S121 in FIG. 15) executed after processing such as medal payout, the MY counter update processing is performed in the state B update processing (step S1423 in FIG. 20). Is executed (step S1903 in FIG. 25, FIG. 26). In this case, the winning order bell is won, so that the value of the MY counter is increased by 10 and the value becomes 2150 (step S1A03 in FIG. 26). Then, when the value of the MY counter has reached 2150, the END2 flag is set on and the AR flag is set off (steps S1A13, S1A15, and S1A17 in FIG. 26). After the END2 flag is set to ON, the operation navigation is executed even if the AR flag is set to OFF (Step S1321 in FIG. 19). Also, when the END2 flag is on, processing such as subtraction of the number of remaining AR games is not executed (No in step S1211 in FIG. 18).

  Further, after the above processing, the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the game state update command sets the effect data such that the END2 effect is started at the timing of the start operation of the next game (the second game) (FIG. 30, step S3117, and step S3213 in FIG. 31). FIG. 50 shows that the END2 effect starts from the second game. That is, the value of the MY counter being 2150 or more is a start condition of the END2 effect.

  This END2 effect is an effect composed of 25 types of scenes that continue until the end of the state B. These scenes are configured to be switched every time the value of the MY counter increases by 10 (step S3315 in FIG. 32), and the minimum of 25 games in the entire END2 effect (the number of MY counters increases by 10 in the push order bell prize). (When the game to be played is continuous 25 times). FIG. 50 shows that each scene of the END2 effect is switched every time the MY counter is increased by 10 (winning of the bell in the pushing order). When the value of the MY counter is equal to or greater than 2400, the value of the number of games that can be continued in state B is set to 0, and the state B ends (Yes in step S1A11 in FIG. 26, step S1A19). It is shown that the END2 effect has ended in accordance with the end of B. Thereafter, FIG. 50 shows that the value of the MY counter becomes 2400, the state A is set, and the normal effect is executed.

  In the example of FIG. 50, the last scene has the content indicating the end of the AR. For example, if the player wins the pressing order replay instead of the pressing order bell in the 38th game in FIG. And the last scene continues to be displayed, and the interest in the game may decrease. Therefore, for example, in the execution of the last scene, when it is more certain that the value of the MY counter reaches the upper limit, for example, a content indicating the end of AR is added when the internal order is pressed in the pushing order bell, Or the content indicating the end of the state B may be displayed.

  In addition, depending on the number of games that are not internally won by the bell, the END2 effect may not easily progress and the interest of the game may decrease, so a maximum number of games that can execute the END2 effect may be provided. In this case, the END2 effect may be ended when the execution period of the END2 effect reaches the maximum number of games, or the last scene may be executed and the END2 effect may be ended when the maximum number of games is reached. It may be. Further, the state B may be ended in accordance with the end of the END2 effect.

[About the end condition of State B and the ending production (END1 production and END2 production)]
In the present embodiment, the condition that the two (the end game number reaches 1500 and the MY counter reaches 2400) are ended without continuing the state B (regardless of the AR remaining game number) (end) ), And an ending effect (END1 effect and END2 effect) is executed at the end of each of these conditions. This configuration is an example of a configuration in which an ending effect is performed when the advantageous state is ended, and an operation condition such as the state B of the present embodiment is notified of the advantageous state (for example, AT, ART). ), Or any state that provides an advantageous state for the player, such as a so-called bonus, chance zone, specialization zone, or the like. Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine is described as an example. However, for example, a pachinko machine may be in a state such as during a jackpot or during working hours.

  In addition, the condition for ending the advantageous state and the condition for starting the ending effect may be a condition that is satisfied by the number of games as described above, or a condition that is satisfied by a net increase in the number of acquired games, It may be a condition that is established based on the number of acquired pieces and the number of winning small combinations. Note that the execution period of the ending effect may be an indefinite period depending on these conditions. For example, in the present embodiment, the END2 effect is executed based on the value of the MY counter. However, since the change of the MY counter differs for each game, the execution period of the END2 effect is an indefinite period.

  In the present embodiment, the END1 effect starts based on the number of games in the state B, and then the state B ends based on the number of games in the state B. Further, the END2 effect starts based on the value of the MY counter, and then the state B ends based on the value of the MY counter. As described above, in the present embodiment, the same type of variable is used for both the advantageous end condition and the corresponding ending effect start condition. However, different variables may be used, such as, for example, starting a certain ending effect based on the value of the MY counter, and terminating the state B based on a lapse of a predetermined number of games thereafter. In this case, a predetermined number may be set so that the MY counter does not exceed the upper limit value (2400). At this time, when the MY counter does not reach the upper limit value (2400), the state B ends. However, even with this configuration, gambling can be suppressed.

  Further, the end timing of the ending effect does not necessarily need to coincide with the end of the advantageous state, and may be before or after. In addition, if it is a structure which ends with an advantageous state, the end of an advantageous state can be grasped | ascertained clearly by the end of an ending effect.

  In addition, the content of the ending effect is different in the present embodiment, but may be the same, and further, the execution period of the ending effect is changed according to the start condition of the ending effect. In this case, it is possible to infer the cause of the end of the advantageous state due to the difference in the execution period. Further, as in the present embodiment, depending on the start condition of the ending effect, the execution period of the ending effect extends over a certain number of games (for example, the END1 effect) and the ending effect extends over a game that is not a fixed number of times (for example, In the case of a combination of END2 effects, it is possible to guess the cause of the end of the advantageous state due to the difference in the execution period of the ending effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as a switching condition when switching a plurality of scenes for the ending effect, a condition based on the number of games or a condition based on a net increase in the number of acquired cards is adopted. Can be adopted.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration in which a plurality of scenes are switched for the ending effect is adopted, but a configuration in which an ending effect that is not divided into scenes may be flowed.

[About the timing of the start condition of each of the END1 and END2 effects]
As described above, in the present embodiment, two types of ending effects are employed. However, depending on the situation, the END1 effect may be started and then the END2 effect start condition may be satisfied. If the game is interrupted and the END2 effect is executed, the player may be confused or the interest in the game may be reduced. From this point, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 51 (a), when the start condition of the END2 effect is satisfied during the execution of the END1 effect, the END1 effect is maintained without starting the END2 effect. ing. FIG. 49 shows that the start condition of the END2 effect is satisfied during the execution of the END1 effect (at the end of the fifth game), but the END1 effect is executed as it is.

  Further, during the execution of the END1 effect, if the END1 effect is interrupted due to the establishment of the end condition corresponding to the END2 effect (the MY counter reaches 2400 in this embodiment), the player will be confused or the interest of the game will increase. There is a possibility that it will decline. In the present embodiment, the END1 effect is an effect executed over 20 games, and the END2 effect is an effect executed over 25 games or more. In this configuration, when the start condition of the END1 effect is satisfied before the start condition of the END2 effect, as shown in FIG. 51A, during the execution of the END1 effect, the end condition corresponding to the END2 effect (the present embodiment) In this mode, the MY counter reaches 2400) is not established, so that the END1 effect can be executed until the end of the state B. Also in the example of FIG. 49, when the start condition of the END1 effect is satisfied before the start condition of the END2 effect (at the end of the fifth game), the end corresponding to the END2 effect at the end of the END1 effect and the state B. This indicates that the condition (MY counter is 2400) is not satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, the execution period of the END2 effect is from the time when the MY counter reaches 2150 to the time when the MY counter reaches 2400 (shortest 25 games), which is an indefinite period (FIG. 51A). For example, even if the execution period is set to a certain period after the MY counter reaches 2150 and 25 games have elapsed, as shown in FIG. Since the end condition corresponding to the effect is not satisfied, the END1 effect can be executed until the end of the state B. In this case, the configuration may be such that the state B ends even if the MY counter has not reached 2400.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the start condition of the END2 effect is satisfied first and the END2 effect is executed, the END1 effect is not executed later (FIG. 32), but the state B is executed during the execution of the END2 effect. When the number of games that can be continued becomes 0 (the number of 1500 games has elapsed in state B), state B ends, and the END2 effect may end. Here, similarly to the above-described END1 effect, in order to prevent the END2 effect from being interrupted, the execution period of the END2 effect may be shorter than the END1 effect.

  For example, in FIG. 51B, the execution period of the END2 effect is 25 games, but this may be set to 15 games shorter than the execution period of the END1 effect. In FIG. 51C, the value of the MY counter is The flow in the case where the END2 effect is started when the game reaches 2250 and the END2 effect is finished after 15 games have elapsed is shown. In this configuration, as shown in FIG. 51C, during the execution of the END2 effect, even if the start condition of the END1 effect is satisfied, the END2 effect is maintained, and the end condition corresponding to the END1 effect is not satisfied. END2 effect can be executed until the end of the state B. In this case, the configuration may be such that the state B ends even if the MY counter has not reached 2400.

  Further, for example, when the start condition of the END2 effect is satisfied first, the state B ends as a predetermined number of games having the upper limit of the current value of the state B continuable game as an end condition corresponding to the END2 effect. May be added separately, and the END2 effect may be executed during a period in which the predetermined number of games is set as the upper limit. Also in this case, during the execution of the END2 effect, the END2 effect is maintained even if the start condition of the END1 effect is satisfied, and before the end condition corresponding to the END1 effect (state B: the number of games that can be continued is 0), The end condition (either the MY counter reaches 2400 or the progress of a predetermined number of games) corresponding to the END2 effect is satisfied, and the END2 effect can be executed until the end of the state B.

  In the above description, the configuration in which the execution period of the END1 effect is different from the execution period of the END2 effect has been described. For example, the execution period of the END2 effect is set to the same period as the execution period of the END1 effect (for example, all 20 games). In such a case, by configuring so as to maintain the ending effect performed earlier, the ending effect can be executed until the advantageous state ends.

  In the above description, of the two types of ending effects, if the start condition of the other ending effect is satisfied during the execution of the ending effect whose start condition is satisfied first, the ending effect that has already been executed is maintained. With the configuration described above, it has been described that the confusion due to the other ending effect is prevented. Further, by making the execution period of the ending effect that has already been executed shorter than the execution period of the other ending effect, the end condition of the advantageous state corresponding to the other ending effect during the ending effect that has already been executed is set. The configuration has been described in which the ending effect that has already been performed is executed until the end of the advantageous state, so as not to be established. For this configuration, it is only necessary that the ending effect already executed ends before the end condition of the advantageous state corresponding to the other ending effect is satisfied, and the execution period of the other ending effect is as described above. It is not limited to the example.

[[Switching scenes in continuous production]
In the present embodiment, for example, a continuous effect may be executed when the precursor period is reached by winning the condition device numbers 25 to 28 (for example, the precursor effect in FIG. 38), and various configurations are not limited to this configuration. Continuous production is used in the scene. Here, the ending effect in the operation examples of FIGS. 49 and 50 is an effect in which a plurality of scenes are switched. However, such a configuration in which a plurality of scenes are switched can be applied to other continuous effects. Hereinafter, switching conditions in such a continuous effect will be described with reference to the drawings. 52, 53, and 54 are diagrams illustrating an example of switching scenes of the continuous effect A including five scenes. In these examples, the switching conditions for each scene are different.

  FIG. 52 shows an example in which a continuous effect A is executed from the third game to the tenth game in response to the internal winning of the chance at the second game (condition device number 25). In this example, the switching condition for each scene is set by the number of games, and from the scene 1, in order, two games, two games, two games, one game, and one game. Note that the last game number is a condition for ending the last scene. FIG. 52 shows that the scene is switched to the next scene as the number of games elapses, and that the continuous effect A is executed over a total of eight games.

  FIG. 53 shows an example in which a continuous effect A is executed from the third game to the tenth game when a weak cherry (condition device number 26) is internally won in the second game. In this example, the switching condition for each scene is set by the number of games, and one scene, one game, two games, three games, and one game are sequentially set from scene 1. Note that the last game number is a condition for ending the last scene. FIG. 53 shows that the scene is switched to the next scene as the number of games elapses, and that the continuous effect A is executed over a total of eight games.

  FIG. 54 shows an example in which a continuous effect A is executed from the third game to the eleventh game in response to the internal winning of a strong cherry (condition device number 27) in the second game. In this example, it is determined that the switching condition for each scene has been stopped (the winning combination has not been won). In the final scene, the stop condition of the gap is a condition for ending the continuous effect A. In FIG. 53, in the fifth, sixth, and ninth games, the outlier is not stopped and displayed to win the replay (condition device number 17), and the scene cannot be switched. On the other hand, when the outlier is stopped and displayed (the third, fourth, seventh, eighth, and eleventh games), the above-described switching condition is satisfied, and the next scene is switched to the next scene. It is ended by being switched). Note that, in the example of FIG. 53, the continuous effect A is executed over a total of nine games, but an effect of at least five games is executed depending on the winning condition device. .

  As described above, the examples of FIGS. 52 to 54 have a configuration in which the switching condition is changed according to the difference in the execution trigger (the difference in the condition device in the examples of FIGS. 52 to 54) for the continuous effect including a plurality of scenes. Has adopted. In the above example, the switching condition employs a configuration in which the scene is switched according to the number of games and the stop display (winning of a winning combination). .

  Further, in the above example, the configuration for executing the continuous production based on the internal winning combination is adopted, but the present invention is not limited to the internal winning combination, and other conditions may be used as a trigger for the continuous production.

  Further, in the above example, a configuration in which switching is performed in units of scenes has been described, but a configuration in which switching is performed in units that can be separated (hereinafter, parts) in an effect in which switching is performed at a fixed number of games may be adopted. The effect in each part may be repeatedly executed until it is switched, or the last scene may be continuously displayed, and the content is not limited. For example, in the example of FIG. 52, a part having a length corresponding to the number of games for each scene is prepared, and in the example of FIG. 54, this part is diverted in the same scene. At this time, when the period of the scene of FIG. 54 is longer than that of the scene of FIG. 52, the same part may be repeatedly executed.

  When a configuration in which the same continuous production is executed under different switching conditions depending on the case is adopted as in the examples of FIGS. 52 to 54 described above, a change (sharpness) can be added even in the same continuous production. In addition, in the examples of FIGS. 52 to 54, the above-described switching condition corresponds to the trigger (condition device) of the continuous effect, but may be configured not to correspond. In the configuration in which the switching condition is associated with the trigger of the continuous effect, the trigger of the continuous effect can be grasped from the manner in which the continuous effect is switched, and the interest of the game may be improved.

  In the examples of FIGS. 52 and 53, the number of games in each scene is constant, but in the example of FIG. 54, the number of games in each scene is not constant. When these configurations are combined, it is possible to show an unexpected operation to a player who assumes that a certain scene is executed over a certain number of games, and it is expected that the interest of the game is improved. .

≪Other≫
In the present embodiment, the slot machine 100 using medals (coins) as a game medium is shown as an example of a gaming table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and gaming balls (for example, pachinko balls) may be played. The present invention can be applied to a slot machine, a pachinko machine, an arrangement ball game machine, a rocking ball game machine, a smart ball, and the like as a medium.

  In addition, the slot machine is a slot machine that operates on a portable terminal (smartphone, game machine) or a personal computer and only exchanges electronic data without using a medal, by a program that simulates an operation based on the above configuration. In this case, the game medium includes computerized data corresponding to a medal, and when the game medium is inserted, the computerized data is input from a predetermined external device (electronic storage device). The payout of the game medium includes outputting the digitized data to a predetermined external device (electronic storage device).

  Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and changes can be made to the embodiment of the present invention without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Such modifications and changes are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. Also, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the invention merely enumerate the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done.

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

In the above description,
Effect control means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400) for executing an effect with effect means (for example, effect image display device 157, speakers 272, 277, various lamps 420);
One gaming state is set from a plurality of types of gaming states including a first gaming state (for example, state A) and a second gaming state (for example, state B) which is more advantageous than the first gaming state. Possible game control means (for example, main control unit 300);
A gaming table with
The game control means,
A case in which the second game state ends based on a first end condition (for example, continuous 1500 game progress in state B) being satisfied in the second game state;
In the second game state, the second game state may be ended based on a second end condition (for example, the MY counter reaches 2400) being satisfied,
The effect control means,
In the second game state, a first end effect start condition (for example, continuous 1480 game progresses in state B) established in a game prior to a game in which the first end condition is established is determined based on the first game. Ending production (for example, END1 production)
In the second game state, the second ending is performed based on the establishment of a second end effect start condition (for example, the MY counter reaches 2150) established in a game preceding the game in which the second end condition is established. To perform an effect (for example, an END2 effect),
The effect control means,
If the second end effect start condition is satisfied after the first end effect start condition is satisfied in the second game state, the second ending effect is not executed (for example, FIG. 49),
The first end condition is a condition that is satisfied before the second end condition is satisfied when the second end effect start condition is satisfied after the first end effect start condition is satisfied ( For example, see FIG. 49, [About the timing of establishment of each start condition of the END1 effect and the END2 effect]),
A gaming table is described.

Further, in the gaming table described above,
The first ending effect and the second ending effect are effects of the same content,
A period from when the first end effect start condition is satisfied to when the first end condition is satisfied, and a period from when the second end effect start condition is satisfied to when the second end condition is satisfied. May have different periods,
(For example, [End condition of state B and ending effect (END1 effect and END2 effect)]) are described.

Further, in the gaming table described above,
The second end condition is a condition that is satisfied before the first end condition is satisfied, when the first end effect start condition is satisfied after the second end effect start condition is satisfied,
A gaming table (for example, refer to a configuration in which an end condition corresponding to END2 is added in the description of [establishment timing of each start condition of END1 effect and END2 effect]).

Further, in the gaming table described above,
The number of games required for a period from when the first end effect start condition is satisfied to when the first end condition is satisfied is constant (for example, 20 games are fixed in FIG. 51A).
The number of games required in a period from when the second end effect start condition is satisfied to when the second end condition is satisfied is indefinite (for example, a minimum of 25 games in FIG. 51A).
A gaming table is described.

Further, in the gaming table described above,
The effect control means,
In the case where the first ending effect has been executed, the first ending effect is ended based on establishment of the first ending condition,
If the second ending effect has been executed, the second ending effect is to be terminated based on the establishment of the second ending condition.
A gaming table (for example, FIG. 51 (a)) is described.

100 Slot machine 110-112 Reel 113 Display window 130-132 Bet button 135 Start lever 137-139 Stop button 157 Effect image display device 272, 277 Speaker 420 Various lamps 300 Main control unit 400 First sub-control unit 500 Second sub-control Department

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a gaming table of the present invention is:
Effect control means for executing an effect by the effect means,
A first game state, a game control means capable of setting one game state from among a plurality of types of game states including a second game state more advantageous than the first game state,
A gaming table with
The game control means,
A case where the second game state ends based on the first end condition being satisfied in the second game state; and
In the second game state, the second game state may end based on the second end condition being satisfied ,
The effect control means,
Based on the fact that the second of the first end effect starting condition wherein the game state the first end condition is satisfied in the game before the game to be filled is filled, the end effect starting condition of the first Execute the corresponding first ending production,
Based on the second end effect starting conditions are met before the game than a game which the second end condition is satisfied in the second game condition is met, different from the first ending effect Executing a second ending effect corresponding to the second end effect start condition ,
The effect control means,
Wherein when said after said first end effect start conditions have been satisfied in the second game state second end effect start condition is satisfied, without performing the second ending effect,
When the first end effect start condition is satisfied after the second end effect start condition is satisfied in the second game state, the first ending effect is not executed,
If the first end effect start condition is satisfied before the second end effect start condition in the second game state, the second end effect start condition is satisfied before the second end condition is satisfied. One termination condition is satisfied,
When the second end effect start condition is satisfied before the first end effect start condition in the second game state, the second end effect start condition is satisfied before the first end condition is satisfied. There are both cases where the second end condition is satisfied and where the first end condition is satisfied before the second end condition is satisfied,
It is characterized by the following.

Claims (5)

Effect control means for executing an effect by the effect means,
A first game state, a game control means capable of setting one game state from among a plurality of types of game states including a second game state more advantageous than the first game state,
A gaming table with
The game control means,
A case in which the second game state ends based on the first end condition being satisfied in the second game state;
In the second gaming state, the second gaming state may be terminated based on a second termination condition being satisfied,
The effect control means,
In the second game state, the first ending effect is executed based on establishment of a first end effect start condition established in a game prior to the game in which the first end condition is established,
In the second game state, a second ending effect is executed based on establishment of a second end effect start condition established in a game preceding the game in which the second end condition is satisfied,
The effect control means,
If the second end effect start condition is satisfied after the first end effect start condition is satisfied in the second game state, the second ending effect is not executed,
The first end condition is a condition that is satisfied before the second end condition is satisfied, when the second end effect start condition is satisfied after the first end effect start condition is satisfied,
A gaming table characterized by the following. The gaming table according to claim 1,
The first ending effect and the second ending effect are effects of the same content,
A period from when the first end effect start condition is satisfied to when the first end condition is satisfied, and a period from when the second end effect start condition is satisfied to when the second end condition is satisfied. May have different periods,
A gaming table characterized by the following. The gaming table according to claim 1 or 2,
The second end condition is a condition that is satisfied before the first end condition is satisfied, when the first end effect start condition is satisfied after the second end effect start condition is satisfied,
A gaming table characterized by the following. The gaming table according to claim 1 or 2,
The number of games required for a period from when the first end effect start condition is satisfied to when the first end condition is satisfied is constant,
The number of games required for a period from when the second end effect start condition is satisfied to when the second end condition is satisfied is indefinite,
A gaming table characterized by the following. The gaming table according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The effect control means,
In the case where the first ending effect has been executed, the first ending effect is ended based on establishment of the first ending condition,
If the second ending effect has been executed, the second ending effect is to be terminated based on the establishment of the second ending condition.
A gaming table characterized by the following.