JP2021010390A - Game board - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game board allowing the situation of a performance on the previous day to be known even on the next day.SOLUTION: A game board executes a double special game performance when winning a special winning combination in a first game after completion of a special game, and executes a normal special game performance when winning a special winning combination in a game that is not the first game after completion of a special game. The game board executes power interruption recovery not accompanying initialization after completion of a special game, executes a double special game performance and executes power interruption recovery accompanying initialization after completion of a special game when winning a special winning combination in the first game after recovering from the power interruption, and executes the double special game performance when winning a special winning combination in the first game after recovering from the power interruption.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

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

Conventionally, for example, a slot machine is known as one of the game consoles. In this slot machine, when a medal is inserted and the start lever is operated to rotate the reel, the winning combination is internally determined by an internal lottery, and the reel is stopped by operating the stop button, the symbol display window is displayed. It is configured so that a combination is established when a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed according to an internal decision. Then, when a winning combination with the payout of medals is established, a predetermined number of medals corresponding to the established winning combination are paid out.

In such a slot machine, there is a game machine that executes an effect according to the number of consecutive villas of a bonus game (hereinafter, referred to as a bonus consecutive villa effect) (for example, Patent Document 1). The bonus villa production has the effect of letting the surroundings know how the game machine is doing well.

JP-A-2018-83116

However, even with a game machine that executes such a bonus consecutive villa production, the next day (after the power is turned on), the production is simply executed, and it is not possible to know the state of the previous day's production. There was a problem.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game table in which the state of the production of the previous day can be heard even on the next day.

In order to achieve the above object, the game console according to the present invention is, as one aspect,
The production means to execute the production and
A game progress control means that derives an internal winning and controls the game progress,
An effect control means that controls the effect means based on the information received from the game progress control means, and
It is a game table equipped with
The effect control means
In the first game after the condition of the predetermined condition is satisfied, in the first case where the first information indicating the predetermined internal winning is received from the game progress control means, the effect means is made to execute the first effect.
In the second game in which the first information is received from the game progress control means in a game that is not the first game after the predetermined condition is satisfied, the effect means is provided with a second effect different from the first effect. It ’s a way to do it,
In the first case,
A first game in which a power failure recovery without initialization is executed before the first game after the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the first information is received from the game progress control means in the first game after the power failure recovery. In the case of three
A fourth game in which a power failure recovery accompanied by initialization is executed before the first game after the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the first information is received from the game progress control means in the first game after the power failure recovery. In the case of
including,
It is characterized by that.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game table in which the state of the production of the previous day can be heard even on the next day.

It is a perspective view which shows the appearance of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the winning line of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a circuit block diagram of the control part of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which develops and shows the arrangement of the symbols applied to each reel of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention in a plane. It is a figure which shows the type of the winning combination (including the operating combination) of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the number of each winning combination. It is a transition diagram of the game state of the main control part of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part main processing of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part timer interrupt process of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the 1st sub-control unit main processing, the 1st sub-control unit command reception interrupt processing, and the 1st sub-control unit timer interrupt processing of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. The second sub-control unit main process, the second sub-control unit command reception interrupt process, the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process, and the second sub-control unit image control process of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow. 9 (a) is a flowchart showing the flow of the initial setting process of step S3001 in detail, FIG. 9 (a) is a flowchart showing the flow of the effect control process of step S3005 in detail, and the content of the effect information. It is a time chart which shows the update timing of the effect information of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. 11 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the special game effect setting process of step S3402 of FIG. 11B. It is a figure which shows the kind and selection rate of the special game effect of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart explaining the special game effect of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart explaining the special game effect of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the modification of the special game effect of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention.

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

The slot machine of the present embodiment starts rotation when a predetermined number of game media are loaded and a plurality of reels each having a plurality of types of symbols receive a predetermined rotation start instruction operation. Based on the acceptance of the rotation start instruction operation, the winning or not of the internal winning of a plurality of types of winning combinations is determined by lottery, and each of the plurality of reels individually stops the rotation by receiving a predetermined rotation stop instruction operation. If the conditions determined by the winning combination based on the result of the lottery and the combination of symbols when the plurality of reels are stopped match the predetermined payout conditions, the game medium is paid out and the game ends, and if they do not match, the game medium is used. It is a game table that advances a series of games that end without paying out.

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

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

In the present embodiment, an appropriate number of patterns are printed on the strip-shaped members at equal intervals, and the strip-shaped members are attached to a predetermined circular tubular frame material to form each reel 110-112. When viewed from the player, approximately three symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113, so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. More specifically with reference to FIG. 2, the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 110 (position 1 shown in the figure) is displayed on the upper stage symbol of the left reel and the middle stage of the left reel 110 (position 2 shown in the figure). The symbol to be displayed is displayed on the left reel middle symbol, the symbol displayed on the lower left reel 110 (position 3 shown in the figure) is displayed on the left reel lower symbol, and the symbol displayed on the upper reel 111 (position 4 shown in the figure). The symbol is the upper symbol of the middle reel, the symbol displayed in the middle of the left reel 110 (position 5 shown in the figure) is the middle symbol of the middle reel, and the symbol displayed in the lower row of the middle reel 111 (position 6 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 7 shown in the figure) is the upper part of the right reel, and the symbol displayed on the middle part of the right reel 112 (position 8 shown in the figure) is the right reel. The symbols displayed in the middle symbol and the lower symbol of the right reel 112 (position 9 shown in the figure) are called the lower symbol of the right reel, respectively, and each symbol of each reel 110-112 passes through the symbol display window 113 and is each reel 110-112. A total of 9 are displayed, 3 in each vertical direction. Then, by rotating each reel 110-112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player changes. That is, each reel 110-112 functions as a display device that variably displays a combination of a plurality of types of symbols. As such a display device, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can be adopted 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 position of the reels are not limited to this.

On the back surface of each of the reels 110 to 112, a backlight (not shown) for illuminating each symbol displayed on the symbol display window 113 is arranged. It is desirable that the backlight is 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 emitting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each reel 110 to 112, and the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit of this optical sensor are provided. It is configured so that a light-shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the spaces. Based on the detection result of this sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line.

The winning line indicator lamp 120 is a lamp indicating a valid winning line 114. The winning line is a line for determining whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination described later is displayed.

In the present embodiment, the middle winning line L1 composed of the left reel middle symbol, the middle reel middle symbol and the right reel middle symbol, the left reel upper symbol, the middle reel middle symbol and the right reel lower symbol L2 , Left reel lower symbol, middle reel middle symbol and right reel upper symbol, right-up winning line L3, left reel lower symbol, middle reel lower symbol, right reel lower symbol, lower winning line L4, 4 There are two winning lines. FIG. 2 shows these winning lines. The valid winning line (hereinafter, may be simply referred to as "valid line") is predetermined by the number of medals bet as a game medium. The slot machine 100 of the present embodiment is a dedicated machine for betting three medals, and when the number of inserted medals is less than three, no winning line is valid, and when three medals are bet, all winning lines L1 ~ L4 becomes valid. When the winning line is activated, the start lever 135 can be operated to start the game. The number of winning lines is not limited to four. For example, three lines of the middle-stage winning line L1, the downward-sloping winning line L2, and the upward-sloping winning line L3 may be set as valid winning lines, and the number of winning lines corresponding to the number of bets may be set as the valid winning lines. You may.

For example, the notification lamp 123 internally wins a specific winning combination (specifically, special roles 1, 2, and 3) in the internal lottery described later, or is in a special gaming state described later. It is a lamp that informs people. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying the player that the game medal can be inserted. When the re-game lamp 122 wins a re-game combination (details will be described later), which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game, the re-game can be replayed (no medal is required). It is a lamp that informs the player. The reel panel lamp 128 is a lamp for directing.

The medal insertion buttons (also referred to as bet buttons) 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (called credits) electronically stored in the slot machine 100. In the present embodiment, one sheet is inserted each time the bet button 130 is pressed, two sheets are inserted when the bet button 131 is pressed, and three sheets are inserted when the bet button 132 is pressed. ing. Hereinafter, the bet button 132 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. The game medal insertion lamp 129 lights a number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a specified number of medals are inserted, the game starts to notify that the game can be started. The lamp 121 lights up.

The medal insertion slot 141 is an insertion slot for the player to insert a medal at the start of the game. That is, the medals can be inserted electronically by pressing the bet buttons 130 to 132, or the actual medals can be inserted from the medal insertion slot 141, and the insertion means that both are included.

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 displaying various internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during a bonus game) numerically. The payout number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning some winning combination. 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 a desired number of medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 141 or the bet buttons 130 to 132 are operated to operate the start lever 135, the reels 110 to 112 start rotating. The operation on the start lever 135 is called the game start operation. In the period from the start of reel rotation of the previous game to the start of reel rotation of this game, a timer (so-called 4.1 second wait) that regulates the minimum execution time of one game is set, so that the reel rotation of the previous game If the start lever 135 is operated when the minimum execution time has not elapsed from the start, the reels 110 to 112 do not start rotating immediately, and when the minimum execution time elapses, the reels 110 to 112 move. Start spinning.

The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139 composed of a left stop button 137, a middle stop button 138, and a right stop button 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started to rotate by operating the start lever 135, and are associated with the reels 110 to 112. In the present embodiment, 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 is operated. This makes it possible to stop the right reel 112.

Hereinafter, the operations for the stop buttons 137 to 139 are referred to as stop operations, 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 final stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Further, the reel subject to the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop reel, the reel subject to the second stop operation is referred to as a second stop reel, and the reel subject to the third stop operation is referred to as a third stop reel. Further, the operation order of the stop operation in which the first stop reel is the left reel 110 is called "forward push operation order" or simply "forward push", and the operation order of the stop operation in which the first stop reel is the right reel 112 is "forward push operation order". It is called "reverse push operation sequence" or simply "reverse push". In the present embodiment, a light emitting body is provided inside each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and when the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitting body can be turned on to notify the player.

The medal return button 133 is a button for removing medals by pressing the button when the inserted medals are jammed. The checkout button 134 is a button for settling medals and bet medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and discharging them from the medal payout outlet 155. The door key hole 140 is a hole for inserting a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100.

At the bottom of the stop button unit 136, a title panel 162 for displaying the model name and attaching various certificate stamps is provided. At the bottom of the title panel 162, a medal payout outlet 155 and a medal tray 161 are provided.

The sound hole 145 is a hole for outputting the sound of the speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right parts of the front door 102 and the upper lamps 146 provided on the upper part of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for enlivening the game. An effect device 160 is arranged on the upper part of the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided on the upper part of the effect device 160. The effect device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 composed of two right shutters 163a and a left shutter 163b that can be opened and closed in the horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device (effect image display) arranged behind the shutter 163. (Device) 157 is provided, and when the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened horizontally in front of the liquid crystal display device 157, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 appears in front of the slot machine 100 (player side). It has become.

It should be noted that the display device may not be a liquid crystal display device but may be a display device capable of displaying various production images and various game information. 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 has a square shape, and the entire display screen is visible to the player. In the case of the present embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. Further, it is also possible to provide an ornament (not shown) on the periphery of the display screen so that the display screen looks irregular as a result of a part of the periphery of the display screen being hidden by the ornament. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may have a curved surface.

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

The control unit of the slot machine 100 is roughly divided into a main control unit 300 that controls 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. It is composed of a first sub-control unit 400 that controls the above, and a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on commands transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300, and the basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used at the time of internal lottery of a winning combination, and a reel symbol. A ROM 306 that stores an array, a RAM 308 that temporarily stores data, an I / O 310 that controls input / output of various devices, a counter timer 312 that measures time, number of times, etc., and a WDT. (Watchdog timer) 314 is installed. Other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this point is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500, which will be described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined cycle output by the crystal oscillator 314b as a system clock. Further, when the power is turned on, the CPU 304 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312, and the counter timer 312 sets the interrupt time based on the received frequency dividing data. It is determined and an interrupt request is transmitted to the CPU 304 for each interrupt time. The CPU 304 monitors each sensor and transmits a drive pulse in response to this interrupt request. For example, when the clock signal output by the crystal oscillator 314b is set to 8 MHz, the frequency division value of the counter timer 312 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 306 is set to 47, the interrupt reference time is 256 × 47/8 MHz. = 1.504 ms.

The main control unit 300 has a random number generation circuit 316 used as a hardware random number counter that fluctuates a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535, and a start signal output circuit that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. 332 is provided, and the CPU 304 starts game control when a start signal is input from the start signal output circuit 332 (starts main control unit main processing described later).

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

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

Two medal reception sensors are installed in the internal passage of the medal insertion slot 141, and detect whether or not the medal has passed. Two start lever 135 sensors are installed inside the start lever 135 to 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 in each of the corresponding medal insertion buttons 130 to 132, and the medals electronically stored in the RAM 308 are inserted into the game. Detects the loading operation when loading as. The checkout button 134 sensor is provided on the checkout button 134. When the checkout button 134 is pressed once, the electronically stored medals are settled. The medal payout sensor is a sensor for detecting medals to be paid out by the medal payout device 180. The above sensors may be non-contact type sensors or contact type sensors.

The index sensor of the left reel 110, the index sensor of the middle reel 111, and the index sensor of the right reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions on the mounting bases of the reels 110 to 112, and the light-shielding pieces provided on the reel frame pass through. Every time you do it, it becomes L level. The rotation position information indicating how much the reel is rotating from the reference position from once reaching the L level to the next L level is calculated based on the value obtained by counting the clock signal output by the crystal oscillator 315b. Will be done. When the CPU 304 detects the L level signal, it determines that the reel has rotated once, and resets the rotation position information of the reel to zero.

The main control unit 300 is provided in the drive circuit 322 for driving the stepping motor provided on the reels 110 to 112, the drive circuit 324 for driving the solenoid provided in the medal selector 700 for selecting the inserted medals, and the medal payout device 180. Drive circuit 326 to drive the motor, various lamps 338 (winning line display lamp 120, notification lamp 123, game medal insertion possible lamp 124, re-game lamp 122, game medal insertion lamp 129, game start lamp 121, game information display 126 , The drive circuit 328 for driving the payout number indicator 127) is provided.

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

Further, the main control unit 300 is provided with an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub control unit 400, and is capable of communicating with the first sub control unit 400. Information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 is configured to be able to transmit a signal such as a command to the first sub control unit 400. However, the first sub-control unit 400 is configured so that a signal such as a command cannot be transmitted to the main control unit 300.

<1st sub-control unit>
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 this control command, and the basic circuit 402 temporarily stores data with the CPU 404. RAM 408, I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and counter timer 412 for measuring time, number of times, and the like are mounted. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined cycle output by the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. The ROM 406 stores a control program and data for controlling the entire first sub-control unit 400, a lighting pattern of the backlight, data for controlling various indicators, and the like.

The CPU 404 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 406 to the counter timer 412 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 412 determines the interrupt time based on the received data for dividing the frequency, 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 this 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 and 277 via an output interface. The sound source IC 418 controls the sound output from the amplifier and the speakers 272 and 277 in response to a command from the CPU 404. An S-ROM (sound ROM) in which audio data is stored is connected to the sound source IC 418, and the audio data acquired from this ROM is amplified by an amplifier and output from the speakers 272 and 277.

Further, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 422, and various lamps 420 (upper lamp 146, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel 162 lamp, game medal) are provided in the drive circuit 422 via an input / output interface. The insertable lamp 124, the bet button lamp, the reel backlight, the stop button 137 to 139 lamp, etc.) are connected.

Further, the CPU 404 transmits / receives a signal to the second sub-control unit 500 via the output interface. The second sub-control unit 500 performs various controls of the effect device 160 including the display control of the effect image display device 157. The second sub-control unit 500 is, for example, a control unit that controls the display of the liquid crystal display device 157 and a control unit that controls various production drive devices (for example, a control unit that controls the motor drive of the shutter 163). It may be configured by a plurality of control units.

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

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

Further, the second sub control unit 500 is provided with a drive circuit 530 for driving the motor of the shutter 163, and the drive circuit 530 is provided with the shutter 163 via an output interface. The drive circuit 530 outputs a drive signal to a stepping motor (not shown) provided on the shutter 163 in response to a command from the CPU 504.

Further, the second sub control unit 500 is provided with a sensor circuit 532, and the shutter sensor 538 is connected to the sensor circuit 532 via an input interface. The CPU 504 monitors the state of the shutter sensor 538 for each interrupt time.

Further, the second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a VDP 534 (video display processor), and the ROM 506 and the VRAM 536 are connected to the VDP 534 via a bus. The VDP 534 reads the image data or the like stored in the ROM 506 based on the signal from the CPU 504, generates a display image using the work area of the VRAM 536, and displays the image on the effect image display device 157.

<Design arrangement>
Next, the symbol arrangement applied to each of the above reels 110 to 112 will be described with reference to FIG. It should be noted that the figure is a diagram showing an arrangement of symbols applied to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) in a planar development.

On each reel 110-112, a plurality of types (10 types in the present embodiment) of symbols shown on the right side of the figure are arranged in a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in the present embodiment). Further, the numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of the symbols on the reels 110 to 112. For example, in the present embodiment, the number 0 frame on the left reel 110 is a "bell symbol", the number 2 frame on the middle reel 111 is a "seven 1 symbol", and the number 1 frame on the right reel 112 is a "replay". "Designs" are arranged respectively.

<Types of winning roles>
Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. It should be noted that the figure shows the types of winning combinations (including operating combinations), the symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and the number of winning combinations given (the number of medals paid out).

The winning combinations of the slot machine 100 include special roles (special role 1, special role 2, special role 3) and general roles (replaying role, small role 1 to small role 3). The types of winning combinations are not limited to these combinations, and can be arbitrarily adopted.

Among the winning combinations in the present embodiment, the special role (special role 1, special role 2 and special role 3) is a role of shifting to a special gaming state in which a predetermined profit is given to the player. In addition, the replay role is a role that enables replay without inserting a new medal. These winning combinations are sometimes referred to as "acting combinations". In addition, the "winning" in the present embodiment includes the case where the symbol combination of the operating combination without the distribution of medals (without the payout of medals) is displayed on the effective line. For example, the special combination 1, Includes winnings for special role 2, special role 3 and replaying role.

The special role 1, the special role 2 and the special role 3 are the roles (acting roles) that shift to the special gaming state by winning a prize. However, no medals will be paid out for winning the role itself. The corresponding symbol combinations are "Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1 (BB1)" for special role 1, "Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2 (BB2)" for special role 2, and "BAR-BAR" for special role 3. -BAR (RB) ".

When the special combination 1, the special combination 2 or the special combination 3 is internally won, the special combination internal winning flag corresponding to the internally won combination is set to on (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). ). When this flag is set to ON, the main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special combination internal winning state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT1). This flag remains on until the internally won combination is won, and it becomes easy to win the internally won combination in the next and subsequent games. That is, even if the special role is not won in the game in which the special role 1, the special role 2 or the special role 3 is internally won, the special role will be internally won in the next and subsequent games, and the symbol combination corresponding to the special role will be obtained. (For example, if the special role 1 is internally won, the symbol combination of "Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1 (BB1)" is used, and if the special role 2 is internally won, "Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2 (BB2)". , And if the special combination 3 is internally won, the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR (RB)” symbols) will be in a state where it is easy to win a prize. This special role internal winning state (RT1) will be described later.

The main control unit 300 sets the gaming state to the special gaming state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT2) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1, the special combination 2, or the special combination 3. Migrate.

The re-game combination is a winning combination (operating role) that allows the player to play the game without inserting a medal (game medium) in the next game by winning a prize, and the medal is not paid out. The symbol combination corresponding to the replay role (replay) is "replay-replay-replay".

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

Here, the internal winning probability of the winning combination will be outlined.

The internal winning probability of each combination is the numerical data corresponding to the range of lottery data associated with each combination, and the numerical data of the range of random values acquired at the time of the internal lottery described later (65536 in this embodiment). It is calculated by dividing by. The lottery data is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each numerical range is associated with each winning combination or loss. In the winning combination internal lottery process described later, it is determined whether the random number value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery is a value corresponding to the lottery data corresponding to any combination, and the internal winning combination is determined. Actually, this lottery data is prepared with settings 1 to 6 having different winning probabilities for at least one combination, and a game store clerk or the like can arbitrarily select and set any of the set values. ..

Here, the set value adjusts the ratio of the total number of game media paid out by the game table to the total number of game media used by the player as the number of bets when the game is played for a predetermined period. It is a value for this purpose, and it is possible to set a setting value in a plurality of stages, for example, setting 1 to setting 6.

<Type of game state>
Next, the types and transitions of the gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described. FIG. 6 is a transition diagram of the gaming state of the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100.

As shown in FIG. 6, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 has a normal gaming state (RT0), a special winning combination internal winning state (RT1), and a special gaming state (RT2). In the present embodiment, the gaming states roughly divided into these four are referred to as RT-type gaming states.

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

The normal game state (RT0) is started when the special game state (RT2) ends in addition to the initial state. Further, in the normal game state (RT0), when any of the special combination 1, 2 or 3 is internally won, the state shifts to the special combination internal winning state (RT1).

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

This special winning combination internal winning state (RT1) is started when any of the special winning combination 1, 2 or 3 is internally won in the normal gaming state (RT0). Further, when the symbol combination corresponding to the special winning combination 1, 2 or 3 is displayed on the effective line, the game ends and the game shifts to the special game state (RT2).

<Special game state (RT2)>
The special gaming state (RT2) is the gaming state that is most advantageous to the player among all the gaming states.

The special game state (RT2) is started when the symbol combination corresponding to the internally won special combination is displayed on the valid line in the special combination internal winning state (RT1). Further, the special gaming state (RT2) ends when a predetermined expected number of cards (300 cards in the present embodiment) is exhausted, and the game shifts to the normal gaming state (RT0).

<Operation of slot machine>
Hereinafter, the 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. 7. The figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main processing of the main control unit.

As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 332 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which the start signal is input reset-starts by reset interrupt and executes the main control unit main process shown in FIG. 7 according to the 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, the stack initial value is set in the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, the interrupt prohibition is set, the I / O 310 is initialized, the various variables stored in the RAM 308 are initialized, the operation is permitted to the WDT 314, and the initial setting is performed. Set the value, etc.

When the power switch is turned on while the setting key switch (not shown) provided inside the main body is in the ON state, the setting change process, which is a process for changing the set value, is executed. When the setting change process is executed, the data stored in the RAM 308 is initialized. Further, when the setting change process is executed and the set value is changed, preparations are made to send a setting change command indicating that the set value has been changed to the first sub-control unit 400.

In step S102, the game start process is executed. In the game start process, error check regarding medal overflow in the medal auxiliary storage case, setting of automatic activation accessory (SRB), update of bonus signal, setting of specified number of medals, and internal winning of replay Is set to the number of medals inserted in the previous game, and if the replay is not internally won, a game idle timer is set to monitor the time of the non-game state. ..

In step S103, the medal insertion / start operation acceptance process is executed. Here, it is checked whether or not a medal is inserted, and the winning line indicator lamp 120 is turned on according to the insertion of a medal. In addition, preparations are made for transmitting a medal insertion command indicating that a medal has been inserted to the first sub-control unit 400. If the player wins the re-game in the previous game, the 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. Further, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated, and if it is determined that the start operation has been performed, the number of inserted medals is determined and the start lever 135 is operated with respect to the first sub-control unit 400. Prepare to send a start lever reception command indicating that.

In step S104, the number of inserted medals is determined, and a valid winning line is determined.

In step S105, a random number generated by the random number generation circuit 316 is acquired.

In step S106, the winning combination internal lottery process is performed. In the winning combination internal lottery process, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current gaming state, and an internal lottery is performed using this and the random number value acquired in step S105, and the internal lottery is performed. Preparations are made for transmitting an internal lottery command indicating the result to the first sub-control unit 400. As a result of the internal lottery, if any of the winning combinations (including the operating combination) is internally won, the winning combination flag is turned on.

In step S107, the reel stop data candidate selection process for selecting the reel stop control data candidate is performed based on the internal lottery result of the winning combination internal lottery process.

In step S108, the reel rotation start process is executed to start the rotation of all the reels 110 to 112. Further, in step S108, preparations are made for transmitting a reel rotation start command indicating that the reels 110 to 112 have started to rotate to the first sub-control unit 400.

In step S109, the reel stop control process is performed. In the reel stop control process, the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be accepted, and when any of the stop buttons is pressed, the reel selected in step S107 is stopped in order to stop the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button. With reference to the stop table of the stop control data, any of the reels 110 to 112 is stopped according to the number of drawn frames set in the stop table. When all reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S110.

In step S109, preparations are made for transmitting a stop button reception command for the stop buttons 137 to 139 that have been stopped for each stop operation to the first sub-control unit 400, and for each reel stop, preparations are made. Prepare to transmit the reel stop command regarding the reel stop position to the first sub-control unit 400.

In step S110, a display determination (winning determination) is performed. Here, when a symbol combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line 114, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. For example, if "watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol-watermelon symbol" is aligned on the activated winning line, it is determined that the small winning combination 1 (watermelon) is won. Further, in this step S110, preparations are made for transmitting a display determination command indicating the result of the display determination to the first sub-control unit 400.

In step S111, the medal payout process is performed. In the medal payout process, if a winning combination with a payout is won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out according to the number of winning lines.

In step S112, a game state control process is performed in which control for shifting the game state is performed. For example, in the case of winning a special role, prepare to start the special game state (RT2) from the next time. Further, in step S112, preparations are made for transmitting a game state command indicating the game state to the first sub-control unit 400. For example, when the gaming state is the special gaming state (RT2), preparations are made to transmit a gaming state command indicating the special gaming state (RT2).

With the above, one game is completed. After that, the game proceeds by returning to step S102 and repeating the above-described processing.

The various commands prepared in each of the above steps are transmitted in the command setting transmission process (step S1006 in FIG. 8) of the main control unit timer interrupt process described later.

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

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

In step S1001, the timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving the value of each register of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

In step S1002, the WDT314 is periodically (this) so that the count value of the WDT314 does not exceed the initial setting value (32.8 ms in this embodiment) and the WDT interrupt does not occur (so as not to detect an abnormality in the process). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every 1.5 ms, which is the cycle of interrupting the main control unit timer.

In step S1003, the input port state update process is performed. In this input port state update process, the detection signals of the sensor circuits 320 of the various sensors 318 are input via the input port of the I / O 310 to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signals, and the RAM 308 is partitioned for each of the various sensors 318. It is stored in the provided signal state storage area.

In step S1004, various game processes are executed, and processes according to the interrupt status are executed. Specifically, the interrupt status is acquired (various interrupt statuses are acquired based on the signals from the various sensors 318), and processing is performed according to this status. For example, if the interrupt status is the medal insertion process, the medal insertion acceptance process is performed, and if the interrupt status is the payout process, the medal payout process is performed.

In step S1005, the timer update process is performed. More specifically, various timers are updated in each time unit.

In step S1006, the command setting transmission process is performed, and various commands prepared for transmission are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. The first sub-control unit 400 can determine the effect control according to the change in the game control in the main control unit 300 depending on the command type included in the received command, and the information of the command data included in the command. It becomes possible to determine the production control content based on.

In step S1007, the external signal setting process is performed. In this external signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 652, which is separate from the slot machine 100, via the information output circuit 334.

In step S1008, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, first, in step S1003, the signal states of the various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area are read out, and the presence or absence of errors related to medal insertion abnormality and medal payout abnormality is monitored, and if an error is detected, (Not shown) Error processing is executed. Further, the medal selector 170 (medal blocker in which the solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates), various lamps 338, and various 7-segment (SEG) displays are set according to the current gaming state.

In step S1009, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when the power cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S1011. When the low voltage signal is off (when the power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S1010.

In step S1010, various processes for terminating the timer interrupt end process are performed. In this timer interrupt end processing, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S1001 is set in each original register. After that, the process returns to the main processing of the main control unit shown in FIG.

On the other hand, in step S1011, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the state at the time of power failure at the time of power recovery is saved as recovery data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and power failure processing such as initialization of the input / output port is performed. After that, the process returns to the main processing of the main control unit shown in FIG.

<Processing of the first sub-control unit>
Next, the processing of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 3A is a flowchart of the main process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 3B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 6C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400.

First, the main process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. 9A.

When the power is turned on, the initialization process (detailed later) is first executed in step S3001. In this initialization process, the initial setting of the input / output port, the initialization process of the storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed.

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

In step S3003, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

In step S3004, command processing is performed. In the command processing, the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 determines whether or not a command has been received from the main control unit 300.

In step S3005, the effect control process (detailed later) is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S3004, the process corresponding to this command is performed. This process includes, for example, performing a process such as reading the effect data from the ROM 406, and performing an effect data update process when the effect data needs to be updated.

In step S3006, sound control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S3005. For example, if there is an instruction to the sound source IC 418 in the effect data read in step S3005, this instruction is output to the sound source IC 418.

In step S3007, the lamp control process is performed based on the process result of step S3005. For example, if there is an instruction to the various lamps 420 in the effect data read in step S3005, this instruction is output to the drive circuit 422.

In step S3008, information output processing for setting to send a command to the second sub-control unit 500 is performed based on the processing result of step S3005. For example, if there is a command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S3005, the setting to output this control command is made, and the process returns to step S3002. As a result, the set control command is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500.

Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. 9B. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output by the main control unit 300. In step S3101 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output by the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

Next, the timer interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. 9 (c). 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), and the timer interrupt process is predetermined with this timer interrupt as an opportunity. Execute in the cycle of.

In step S3201, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S3002 in the first sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 9A, and the data is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S3002, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

In step S3202, the effect random value value update process and the like are performed.

<Processing of the second sub control unit>
Next, the process of the second sub-control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 10A is a flowchart of the main process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 10B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 10C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 10D is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub-control unit 500.

First, in step S5001 of FIG. 10A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, the initialization process is first executed in step S5001. In this initialization process, input / output port initial setting, initialization process of the storage area in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

In step S5002, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S5003.

In step S5003, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

In step S5004, command processing is performed. In the command processing, the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500 determines whether or not a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400.

In step S5005, the effect control process is performed. Specifically, when there is a new command in step S5004, the process corresponding to this command is performed. For example, the process of reading the effect data for controlling the image of the background image and the effect data for the shutter effect from the ROM 506 is executed. In addition, processing such as reading out the production data from ROM 506 other than this is included, and when the production data needs to be updated, the production data is updated.

In step S5006, the shutter control process is performed based on the process result of step S5005. For example, if there is a shutter control command in the effect data read in step S5005, the shutter control corresponding to this command is performed.

In step S5007, image control processing (details will be described later) is performed based on the processing result of step S5005. For example, if there is an image control command in the effect data read in step S5005, the image control corresponding to this command is performed. For example, image control regarding a display image (notification image, background image) is executed. When this image control process is completed, the process returns to step S5002.

Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub-control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. 10B. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub-control unit 500 detects a strobe signal output by the first sub-control unit 400.

In step S5101 of the command reception interrupt process, 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-control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. 10 (c). 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), and the timer interrupt process is predetermined with this timer interrupt as an opportunity. Execute in the cycle of.

In step S5201, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S5002 in the second sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 10A, and the data is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S5002, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

In step S5202, the effect random value value update process and the like are performed.

Next, the image control process of step S5007 in the main process of the second sub-control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. 10 (d). The figure is a diagram showing a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

In step S5301, an image data transfer instruction is given. Here, the CPU 504 first swaps the designation of the display area A of the VRAM 536 and the drawing area of the display area B. As a result, the one-frame image stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the effect image display device 157. Next, the CPU 504 sets the ROM coordinates (transfer source address of ROM 506), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of VRAM 536), etc. in the attribute register of VDP 534 based on the position information table, and then the image from ROM 506 to VRAM 536. Set the command to instruct the start of data transfer. The VDP 534 transfers image data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536 based on the instructions set in the attribute register. After that, the VDP 534 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504.

In step S5302, it is determined whether or not the transfer end interrupt signal from the VDP 534 has been input. If the transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S5303. If not, the transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it.

In step S5303, parameters are set based on the effect scenario configuration table, attribute data, and the like. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 536 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 536 in step S5301, the CPU 504 forms the information of the image data constituting the display image (coordinate axis of the VRAM 536, image size). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates), transparency, etc.) are instructed to VDP534. The VDP 534 sets parameters according to the attributes based on the instructions stored in the attribute registers.

In step S5304, a drawing instruction is given. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 504 instructs the VDP 534 to start drawing an image. The VDP 534 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer according to the instruction of the CPU 504.

In step S5305, it is determined whether or not the generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 534 is input based on the end of drawing the image. If the generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S5306. If not, the generation end interrupt signal is generated. Wait for to be entered.

In step S5306, the scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 508 and counts how many scenes of images have been generated is incremented (+1) to end the process.

<Initial setting process>
Next, the initial setting process will be described with reference to FIG. 11A. FIG. 11A is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the initial setting process in step S3001 of FIG. 9A.

In step S3301, command processing is executed. In the command processing, the command transmitted from the main control unit 300 is determined.

In step S3302, it is determined whether or not the command with setting change is received in step S3301. If the command with setting change is received, the process proceeds to step S3303, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3305.

In step S3303, the effect information clear process for initializing the effect information is executed. Here, the effect information is the effect information stored in the RAM 408, and specifically means the number of elapsed games and the number of consecutive villas shown in FIG. 11 (c). That is, in the effect information clearing process of step S3303, the number of elapsed games is 0 and the number of consecutive villas is 0.

The elapsed game number is the number of games between the special game states (RT2), and in the present embodiment, the number of games from the end of the special game state (RT2) to the end of the next special game state (RT2). I try to count. Further, in the case of this embodiment, the number of consecutive villas indicates the number of consecutive villas in the special game state (RT2), and when the number of consecutive villas is 0, there is no consecutive villa, and when the number of consecutive villas is 1, there are two consecutive villas. (2 consecutive villas), when the number of consecutive villas is 2, it means 3 consecutive villas (3 consecutive villas). Specifically, the two consecutive villas (two consecutive villas) correspond to the case where the special role is internally won in the first game of the normal game state (RT0) after the special game state (RT2) ends.

Although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, a special game effect is executed according to the number of consecutive villas. For example, when the number of consecutive villas is 0, a normal special game effect is executed, when the number of consecutive villas is 1, a double special game effect is executed, and when the number of consecutive villas is 2, a triple special game effect is executed. Hereinafter, special game productions when the number of consecutive villas> 0, such as double special game production and triple special game production, are collectively referred to as continuous special game production. Although the content of the special game production is not shown, it is a story production with a story. For example, the normal special game production is the first episode, the double special game production is the second episode, and the triple special game. The production is composed with relevance such as the third episode.

In step S3304, the production information for the double villa special game production is set. Specifically, the number of elapsed games is 0 and the number of consecutive villas is 1.

In step S3305, other initial setting processing is executed.

<Direction control processing>
Next, the effect control process will be described with reference to FIG. 11B. FIG. 11B is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the effect control process in step S3005 of FIG. 9A.

In step S3401, the effect information update process is executed. In the production information update process, the number of elapsed games and the number of consecutive villas are updated at a predetermined timing.

Here, the effect information update process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a time chart showing the update timing of the effect information.

FIG. 12A is a time chart showing the update timing of the effect information from a macroscopic viewpoint (plurality of games), and the gaming state transitions across a plurality of gaming states including the special gaming state (RT2). It shows the update timing of the production information for each game when the game is played.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12A, the number of elapsed games is initialized to 0 in the final game G1 in the special game state (RT2), and thereafter, the number of elapsed games is set every time one game is exhausted. Is incremented. Here, the update timing of the number of elapsed games in the final game G1 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 12B.

FIG. 12B is a time chart showing the update timing of the effect information from a microscopic viewpoint (in one game), and shows the update timing of the number of elapsed games in one game of the final game G1.

As shown in FIG. 12B, the number of elapsed games is the predetermined timing P1 after the third stop operation (for example, a game end command indicating the end of one game transmitted from the main control unit 300 in the game state control process). It is updated at the reception timing).

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12A, the number of consecutive villas is updated in the final game G1 in the special game state (RT2). For example, as shown in FIG. 12A, when the number of consecutive villas is 0 in the special game state (RT2), the number of consecutive villas is updated to 1 in the final game G1. Here, the update timing of the number of consecutive villas in the final game G1 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 12B.

As shown in FIG. 12B, the number of consecutive villas is a predetermined timing P1 after the third stop operation (for example, a game end command indicating the end of one game transmitted from the main control unit 300 in the game state control process). (Reception timing) is updated from 0 to 1.

FIG. 12C is a timing chart showing the update timing of the number of consecutive villas in the next game G2 (the first game in the normal game state (RT0)) of the final game G1 in the special game state (RT2).

For example, as shown in the upper part of FIG. 12C, the number of consecutive villas is updated from 0 to 1 at a predetermined timing P1 of the final game G1, and as shown in the middle part of FIG. 12C, a special role is won in the game G2. If this is not done, the special game state (RT2) is not held in a row, so the number of consecutive villas is updated from 1 to 0 based on the timing of the start lever operation of the game G2. That is, even if the special role is internally won in the subsequent normal game state (RT0) and the special role is won, the continuous special game effect is not executed in the special game state (RT2). The example shown in FIG. 12A also shows the case where the special role is not won in the game G2.

On the other hand, as shown in the upper part of FIG. 12C, the number of consecutive villas is updated from 0 to 1 at the predetermined timing P1 of the final game G1, and as shown in the lower part of FIG. 12C, it is special in the game G2. When the winning combination is won, the special game state (RT2) is consecutively villas, so the number of consecutive villas is maintained at 1 based on the timing of the start lever operation of the game G2. That is, when a special role is won in a subsequent game and the game shifts to the special game state (RT2), the double special game effect is executed in the special game state (RT2).

Note that FIG. 12C shows an update of the number of consecutive villas when the number of consecutive villas in the third stop operation of the final game G1 in the special game state (RT2) is 0 (when the normal special game effect is executed). I explained the timing. On the other hand, although not shown, when the number of consecutive villas in the third stop operation of the final game G1 in the special game state (RT2) is 1 (when the double special game effect is executed), (a) If the number of consecutive villas is updated from 1 to 2 at the predetermined timing P1 of the final game G1 and the special role is not won in the game G2, the number of consecutive villas starts from 2 based on the timing of the start lever operation of the game G2. It is updated to 0, and (b) the number of consecutive villas is updated from 1 to 2 at the predetermined timing P1 of the final game G1, and when a special role is won in the game G2, based on the timing of the start lever operation of the game G2. The number of consecutive villas is maintained at 2.

Returning to FIG. 11B, in step S3402, the special game effect setting process (detailed later) related to the setting of the special game effect is executed.

In step S3403, other effect control processing is executed.

<Special game production setting process>
Next, the special game effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the special game effect setting process in step S3402 of FIG. 11B.

In step S3501, the command received in the command processing (step S3004 of FIG. 9) is determined.

In step S3502, if the received command is an internal lottery command and the internal lottery command indicates an internal winning of a special combination, the process proceeds to step S3503, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3508.

In step S3503, the number of elapsed games stored in the RAM 408 is determined.

In step S3504, it is determined whether or not the condition for executing the continuous special game effect is satisfied based on the number of elapsed games determined in step S3503. Specifically, if the number of elapsed games is 0, it is determined that the condition for executing the continuous special game effect is satisfied, and if not, the condition for executing the continuous special game effect is not satisfied. judge. If the condition for executing the continuous special game effect is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3506, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3505.

In step S3505, since the number of elapsed games is not 0, a reservation setting for a special game effect is usually made. After the process of step S3505 is performed, the normal special game effect setting process is terminated.

On the other hand, in step S3506, the number of consecutive villas stored in the RAM 408 is determined.

In step S3507, since the number of elapsed games is 0, a reservation setting for continuous special game production is made according to the number of consecutive villas. For example, when the number of consecutive villas is 1, the reservation setting for the double special game production is made, and when the number of consecutive villas is 2, the reservation setting for the triple special game production is made.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the types and selection rates of special game effects. For example, when the normal special game effect is reserved, one of the normal special game effects 1 to 5 is evenly selected, and the double special game effect is reserved. If so, any one of the two special game effects 1 to 3 is evenly selected. After the process of step S3507 is performed, the special game effect setting process is terminated.

In step S3508, if the received command is a display determination command and the display determination command indicates a winning of a special combination, the process proceeds to step S3509, and if not, the special game effect setting process ends.

In step S3509, the special game effect selected in step S3505 or step S3507 is set to be executed. As a result, the set special game effect is executed.

<Special game production>
Next, the special game effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16.

FIG. 15A shows a special game state (a) in the case where a special role is internally won in the first game of the normal game state (RT0) after the special game state (RT2) in which the normal special game effect is executed is completed. It is a time chart explaining the special game production of RT2).

The upper part of FIG. 15A shows a case where the game shifts to the first game in the normal game state (RT0) without interruption after the special game state (RT2) ends. In this case, the double special game effect is executed, which corresponds to the case shown in the lower part of FIG. 12C.

The lower part of FIG. 15A shows a case where a power failure recovery accompanied by initialization is performed after the special game state (RT2) is completed, and then the game shifts to the first game in the normal game state (RT0). Here, the power failure recovery accompanied by initialization specifically means a case where the setting is changed, and when the setting is changed, step S3303 and step S3303 in FIG. 11A and FIG. As shown in S3304, the effect information stored in the RAM 408 is initialized, and then the effect information for executing the double special game effect is set. Therefore, in this case as well, the double special game effect is executed.

In the present embodiment, when the setting is changed, the effect information stored in the RAM 408 is initialized, but the process of initializing the effect information stored in the RAM 408 is executed by an operation other than the setting change. It may be done. In view of illicit operation, it is preferable that the RAM 408 is initialized when the power is restored. For example, a button switch for initialization is provided, and if there is an operation on the switch when the power is restored, the effect is stored in the RAM 408. The information may be initialized.

In the present embodiment, when the setting is changed, all the effect information stored in the RAM 408 is initialized, but a part of the effect information stored in the RAM 408 is initialized. May be good.

As described above, in the present embodiment, even if the setting change process is performed, the double special game effect is executed. Therefore, it is determined that the game table has finished the game immediately after the end of the special game state (RT2) the day before. Even if it is known, the player does not know whether or not the setting has been changed.

Conventionally, in the case of the lower part of FIG. 15A, the effect information stored in the RAM 408 is initialized, so that after the special game state (RT2) in which the normal special game effect is normally executed is completed. Even if the special role was internally won in the first game in the normal game state (RT0), the normal special game production was executed. As a result, the presence or absence of the setting change may be grasped from the difference in the effect mode. However, in the present embodiment, the game playability is such that such a problem is solved.

FIG. 15B shows a special game state in the case where a special role is internally won in the first game of the normal game state (RT0) after the special game state (RT2) in which the double special game effect has been executed is completed. It is a time chart explaining the special game production of (RT2).

The upper part of FIG. 15B shows a case where the game shifts to the first game in the normal game state (RT0) without interruption after the special game state (RT2) in which the double special game effect has been executed is completed. In this case, a triple special game effect is executed.

In the lower part of FIG. 15B, after the special game state (RT2) in which the double special game effect was executed is completed, the power failure recovery accompanied by the initialization is performed, and then the first normal game state (RT0) is started. It shows the case of moving to the game. In this case, as shown in steps S3303 and S3304 of FIG. 11A, the effect information stored in the RAM 408 is initialized, and after that, the effect information for executing the double special game effect is provided. Set. Therefore, in this case, the double special game effect is executed.

In addition, in the lower part of FIG. 15B, the power failure recovery without initialization in the first game of the normal game state (RT0) after the end of the special game state (RT2) in which the normal special game effect was executed is completed. Did. However, in this case, since the effect information stored in the RAM 408 has not been initialized, the player was internally elected as a special role in the first game in the normal game state (RT0), as in the case of no power failure. In the special game state (RT2), the double special game effect is executed.

FIG. 16A shows a case where the special role is internally won and the double special game production 2 is set. After that, the special role won internally is won and the double special game production 2 is executed. It is a time chart of the case.

16 (b) shows, in the case of FIG. 16 (a), the power failure recovery accompanied by initialization is performed in the state of the special role internal winning state (RT1), and the special role is internally won in the first game of the power failure recovery. It shows the case where. In this case, as shown in steps S3303 and S3304 of FIG. 11A, the effect information stored in the RAM 408 is initialized, and then the effect information for executing the double special game effect is provided. Since it is set, in the special game state (RT2) after winning the special role, the double special game effect (specifically, the default setting of the double special game effect 2) is executed.

In the case of FIG. 16A, FIG. 16C shows a special role internal winning state (RT1) in which the power failure is restored without initialization, and the special role is won in the game after the power failure is restored. Shows the case. In this case, since the effect information stored in the RAM 408 has not been initialized after the power failure is restored, the double special game effect 2 is executed as shown in the lower part of FIG. 12C.

In addition, when there is a power failure recovery without initialization as shown in FIG. 16C, the same effect as when there is no power failure recovery is executed, so that the double special game is performed when the power is restored. The effect information for executing the effect is not set. However, even in the case of power failure recovery without this initialization, the effect information for executing the double special game effect may be set (overwritten). This is provided in case a situation may occur in which the double special game effect is not executed due to an unexpected abnormality of the RAM 408 or the like when the power is restored.

<Modification example of special game production>
In addition, various production contents of the special game production are assumed. For example, the normal special game production is the production in which the first character appears, and the double special game production is the production in which the second character appears. The special game production may be a production in which a third character appears, and may be a production that is not related to each other in the story. Further, for example, the normal special game effect may be an effect in which the normal special game BGM is output, and the continuous special game effect may be an effect in which the continuous special game BGM is output. The continuous special game BGM may be a BGM selected by lottery or the like from a plurality of types of continuous special game BGM.

In a broad sense, a normal special game effect that is executed when the special game state (RT2) does not stay in a row, and a continuous special game effect that is executed when the special game state (RT2) stays in a row. In this case, the special game effect may be a fixed effect or an effect selected from a plurality of types of effects. On the other hand, the continuous special game effect may be a fixed effect or an effect selected from a plurality of types of effects.

Further, the continuous special game effect may be an effect that is executed on the condition that the special game state (RT2) is in a row, and may be an effect that is executed in at least a part of the special game state (RT2). Just do it. For example, when a normal special game effect is executed but a part of the normal special game effect includes an effect A that is executed on the condition that the special game state (RT2) is in a row, this effect A is also performed. It may be defined as a continuous special game production. Further, for example, the effect A is executed on the condition that the special game state (RT2) is in a row, and the effect A is first executed in the special game state (RT2) in which the special game state (RT2) is in a row, and the effect A is finished. After that, even when the normal special game effect is executed in the remaining special game state (RT2), this effect A may be defined as a continuous special game effect. Further, for example, the effect A is executed on the condition that the special game state (RT2) is in a row, and first, the normal special game effect is executed in the special game state (RT2) in which the special game state (RT2) is in a row. When the effect A is executed in the remaining special game state (RT2) after the game effect is completed, this effect A may be defined as a continuous special game effect.

In other words, "a production that is not a special game production according to the number of consecutive villas in the special game state (RT2)" is a production that is executed on the condition that the special game state (RT2) is consecutive villas. This is a production that is not included at all in (RT2). For example, there is a special game effect that is executed only on the condition that the special game state (RT2) is executed, but the game in which the special role that starts the special game state (RT2) is won is the previous special game state (RT2). Since it is not determined how many games have passed since the end of the game, it is not a special game effect but a normal special game effect.

In this embodiment, the normal special game effect may be an effect that is executed only on the condition that the special game state (RT2) is executed. For example, the normal special game production is a story production with a story, the first normal special game production is the story production of the first episode, the second normal special game production is the story production of the second episode, and the third normal special game production. The game production may be used as the story production of the third episode.

Then, when a configuration is adopted in which the normal special game effect is executed only on the condition that the special game state (RT2) is executed, the next time after the power failure recovery (when initialization is performed / when initialization is not performed). In the special game state (RT2), the story production of the first episode is executed. This is because a player who started a game immediately after the opening of a game store wants to execute all the story productions after the first episode, but the story is executed from the continuation of the story executed the day before. Because it becomes. This makes it difficult for the player who started the game immediately after the start of business to grasp the content of the story.

In the above embodiment, when the number of consecutive villas is 1, a double special game effect is produced, and when the number of consecutive villas is 2, a triple special game effect is produced. However, a common effect may be provided for continuous special game effects with one or more consecutive villas. For example, as shown in FIG. 17A, a common special game effect common to continuous special game effects is provided, and when the number of consecutive villas is 1 or more, this common special game effect may also be selected. It may be. For example, if the number of consecutive villas is 1, either a double special game effect or a common special game effect may be selected (modification example A).

FIG. 17B shows a case where the special role is internally won in the first game of the normal game state (RT0) after the special game state (RT2) in which the normal special game effect was executed in the modification A is completed. It is a time chart explaining the special game production of a special game state (RT2).

The upper part of FIG. 17A shows a case where the game shifts to the first game in the normal game state (RT0) without interruption after the special game state (RT2) ends. In this case, the case where the double special game effect is not selected, the common special game effect is selected, and the common special game effect is executed is shown.

The lower part of FIG. 17A shows a case where a power failure recovery accompanied by initialization is performed after the special game state (RT2) is completed, and then the game shifts to the first game in the normal game state (RT0). Also in this case, the case where the double special game effect is not selected and the common special game effect is executed is shown.

Further, in the above embodiment, the continuous special game effect is not executed unless the special role is internally won in the first game after the special game state (RT2) ends, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if the special role is internally won within a relatively short period of time after the special game state (RT2) is completed, (a) for example, the special role is internally won in a predetermined number of games (for example, within 5 games). In this case, (b), for example, when a special role is internally won within 1 minute, a continuous special game effect may be executed.

Further, in the above embodiment, when a command with a setting change is received in the initial setting process, the effect information clear process and the effect information for the double special game effect are set (steps S3303 and S3304 in FIG. 11). ). Specifically, after initializing the number of elapsed games to 0 and the number of consecutive villas to 0, the process of setting the number of consecutive villas to 1 was performed. However, the specific processing is not limited to this. When the setting is changed, the specific processing content does not matter as long as the production information for the double special game production is set after the initial setting processing.

For example, if the number of consecutive villas 1 is finally set after the processes of steps S330 and S3304 of the initial setting process, the number of consecutive villas 1 is set in the RAM 408 in step S3303, and the number of consecutive villas is set in step S3304. It is also possible to omit the process of setting. Further, the same value may be set for each of the number of elapsed games and the number of consecutive villas. For example, in step S3303, the number of elapsed games and the number of consecutive villas are set to 0 in the effect information stored in the RAM 408. In this case, the number of consecutive villas 0 means two consecutive villas (two consecutive villas), and the number of consecutive villas 1 means three consecutive villas (three consecutive villas). That is, the meaning of the numerical value of the number of consecutive villas can be defined separately. In such a case, it is preferable to set a value that is unlikely to occur as the number of consecutive villas (for example, the number of consecutive villas is 8) as a numerical value meaning that there is no consecutive villa.

In the above embodiment, the special game effect in the special game state (RT2) is changed depending on the villa in the special game state (RT2), but the special role of starting the special game state (RT2) is used. The special role winning effect that is executed when the person is elected may be changed depending on the villa. You can get an uplifting feeling by winning the special role internally.

In addition, the special role winning effect that is executed when the special role that starts the special game state (RT2) is won may be changed depending on the consecutive villas. You can get an uplifting feeling by winning a special role. In addition, the production during the special role internal winning, which is executed during the game from winning the special role to start the special game state (RT2) to winning the special role, can be changed by the consecutive villas. Good. You can get an uplifting feeling while you are elected inside the special role. Further, the special game state end effect executed at the end of the special game state (RT2) may be changed depending on the consecutive villas. Expectations can be placed on winning a special role in the next game (the first game in the normal game state (RT0)).

Further, when the so-called pseudo bonus is adopted, the effect executed during the pseudo bonus (hereinafter, referred to as "pseudo special game effect") may be treated in the same manner as the special game effect of the above embodiment. This is because the pseudo-bonus is an AT game, but it is very similar to the start of the special game state in that the start symbol combination can be displayed at the start of a series of periods. Therefore, the content of the pseudo-special game production may be changed by the pseudo-bonus villa. Further, the pseudo-bonus winning effect executed when the pseudo-bonus is won may be changed depending on the consecutive villas, or the pseudo-bonus start effect executed when the pseudo-bonus is started may be changed by the consecutive villas. The production may be changed, or the internal winning effect of the pseudo-bonus executed during the game from winning the pseudo-bonus to the start of the pseudo-bonus may be changed by the consecutive villas.

Although it differs from the pseudo bonus in that the start symbol combination cannot be displayed, the AT game period may be referred to as a bonus game period. In this case as well, the effect executed during the AT game (hereinafter, referred to as “AT game effect”) may be treated in the same manner as the special game effect of the above embodiment. This is because, in AT games, the player can obtain benefits by performing operations according to the instructions. Therefore, the content of the AT game production may be changed depending on the AT game villa. Further, the AT game winning effect executed when the AT game is won may be changed depending on the consecutive villa, or the AT game start effect executed when the AT game is started may be changed by the consecutive villa. The content may be changed, or the internal winning effect of the AT game, which is executed during the game from winning the AT game to the start of the AT game, may be changed by the consecutive villas.

In the above embodiment, an example of the slot machine 100 using a medal (coin) as a game medium is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a slot machine using a game ball (for example, a pachinko ball) as a game medium or the like. , Pachinko machines, arrange ball game machines, rock game machines, smart balls, etc.

The pachinko machine has a launching device that launches a ball into a predetermined game area, a winning opening configured to allow the ball launched from the launching device to enter, and a detection means for detecting the ball that has entered the winning opening. It is equipped with a payout means that pays out the ball when the detection means detects the ball, and a variable display device that displays a predetermined symbol (identification information) in a variable manner, and is variable when the game ball enters the winning opening and wins a prize. It may be a pachinko machine in which the display device changes the symbol and then stops and displays it to notify the transition of the gaming state.

The pachinko machine may be an enclosed pachinko machine in which the enclosed balls are circulated in the pachinko machine and used. In this case, electronic data corresponding to the launch ball is input from a predetermined external device (electronic storage device). (Insert the game medium), and if there is the number of balls obtained in the game, the electronic data is output to a predetermined external device (electronic storage device) (pain of the game medium).

The slot machine may be a slot machine capable of playing games only by exchanging electronic data (the game medium is electronic data corresponding to medals) without using medals. In this case, a predetermined external device (electronic) may be used. Electronic data corresponding to medals is input from the storage device (storage device) (game medium is inserted), and if there are medals obtained in the game, the electronic data is output to a predetermined external device (electronic storage device) (payout of the game medium). ).

<Summary of Embodiment>
As described above, according to the game console of the above embodiment (for example, slot machine 100),
The effect means for executing the effect (for example, the first control unit 400, the second control unit 500, the effect image display device 157, the speaker 272, 277, various lamps 420, the shutter 163, etc.).
A game progress control means (for example, main control unit 300) that derives an internal winning (for example, a winning combination internal lottery process) to control the game progress, and
An effect control means (for example, a first sub-control unit 400) that controls the effect means based on information (for example, a command) received from the game progress control means.
It is a game table equipped with
The effect control means
First information (for example, internal winning of a special role) indicating a predetermined internal winning (for example, internal winning of a special combination) from the game progress control means in the first game after the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, the end of RT2). In the first case of receiving the indicated internal lottery command), the effect means is made to execute the first effect (for example, a double special game effect).
In a game that is not the first game after the predetermined condition is satisfied, in the second case where the first information is received from the game progress control means, the effect means has a second effect different from the first effect. (For example, it is a means to execute a normal special game production),
In the first case,
Before the first game after the predetermined condition is satisfied, the power failure recovery without initialization (for example, the power failure recovery without setting change) is executed, and the game progresses in the first game after the power failure recovery. The third case where the first information is received from the control means and
Before the first game after the predetermined condition is satisfied, a power failure recovery accompanied by initialization (for example, a power failure recovery accompanied by a setting change) is executed, and in the first game after the power failure recovery, the game progress control means. In the fourth case where the first information was received from
including,
That is the basic configuration.

According to this basic configuration, the first information is received in the first game regardless of whether the power failure recovery without initialization or the power failure recovery with initialization is performed after the predetermined conditions are satisfied. In that case, since the first effect is executed, there is an effect that the state of the effect of the previous day can be heard even on the next day, and the player cannot grasp whether or not the RAM is cleared. That is, the player cannot grasp whether or not the setting has been changed based on the first production in the morning.

In the above basic configuration
A storage means (for example, the first) for storing the first effect information (for example, effect information such as 0 elapsed games and 1 consecutive villas) for executing the first effect based on the establishment of the predetermined condition. 1 The RAM 408) of the sub control unit 400 is provided.
The storage means
In the third case, the first effect information is stored based on the establishment of the predetermined condition.
In the fourth case, after storing the first effect information based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, the first effect information is cleared based on the initialization (for example, the number of consecutive villas is 0). It is a means for storing the first effect information after clearing the first effect information.
This is the first suitable configuration.

According to this first preferable configuration, even if the power failure recovery accompanied by the initialization is performed after the predetermined condition is satisfied, the first effect information is set, so that the first effect can be executed. That is, it is possible to execute the same effect as in the case of power failure recovery without initialization after the predetermined condition is satisfied.

In the above basic configuration or the first preferred configuration
The effect control means
In the third case after executing the first effect, it is a means for causing the effect means to execute the third effect.
In the fourth case after executing the first effect, it is a means for causing the effect means to execute the first effect.
This is the second preferred configuration.

According to this second preferred configuration, the first effect is executed even when the power failure recovery accompanied by the initialization is performed after the predetermined condition is satisfied after the first effect is executed. It is easy for the player to recognize the production.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and is various with respect to the embodiments of the present invention without departing from the gist of the present invention. Can be modified or modified, and those accompanied by such modification or modification are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. For example, the above-described embodiments and modifications may be used in combination as appropriate. Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention merely list the most preferable actions and effects arising 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 has been done.

100 Slot machine 110, 111, 112 Reel 113 Design display window 114 Winning line 129 Game medal insertion lamp 130, 131, 132 Medal insertion button 135 Start lever 137, 138, 139 Stop button 141 Medal insertion port 157 Directional image display device 272, 277 Speaker 300 Main control unit 400 1st sub control unit 420 Various lamps 500 2nd sub control unit

Claims (3)

The production means to execute the production and
A game progress control means that derives an internal winning and controls the game progress,
An effect control means that controls the effect means based on the information received from the game progress control means, and
It is a game table equipped with
The effect control means
In the first game after the condition of the predetermined condition is satisfied, in the first case where the first information indicating the predetermined internal winning is received from the game progress control means, the effect means is made to execute the first effect.
In the second game in which the first information is received from the game progress control means in a game that is not the first game after the predetermined condition is satisfied, the effect means is provided with a second effect different from the first effect. It ’s a way to do it,
In the first case,
A first game in which a power failure recovery without initialization is executed before the first game after the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the first information is received from the game progress control means in the first game after the power failure recovery. In the case of three
A fourth game in which a power failure recovery accompanied by initialization is executed before the first game after the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the first information is received from the game progress control means in the first game after the power failure recovery. In the case of
including,
A game table characterized by that. The game console according to claim 1.
A storage means for storing the first effect information for executing the first effect based on the establishment of the predetermined condition is provided.
The storage means
In the third case, the first effect information is stored based on the establishment of the predetermined condition.
In the fourth case, after storing the first effect information based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, the first effect information is cleared based on the initialization, and the first effect information is cleared. This is a means for storing the first production information after the process.
A game table characterized by that. The game console according to claim 1 or 2.
The effect control means
In the third case after executing the first effect, it is a means for causing the effect means to execute the third effect.
In the fourth case after executing the first effect, it is a means for causing the effect means to execute the first effect.
A game table characterized by that.