JP2021010553A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing amusement of a game by performance in accordance with an internal winning combination.SOLUTION: In a game machine, in a game where a first internal winning result is determined, the advantageous degree differs between when a specific stop button corresponding to a specific reel is operated at first operation timing and when it is operated at second operation timing and a second internal winning result is determined, and a case that the specific stop button is operated at the first operation timing is more advantageous to a player than a case that it is operated at third operation timing. The game machine comprises performance means which can execute a first performance before an operation by the stop button is received in the game in which a first internal winning result is determined and can execute the first performance before an operation by the stop button is received in the game where the second internal winning result is determined.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

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

Conventionally, for example, a slot machine is known as one of the game consoles. This slot machine uses a predetermined number of game media, and by operating the start lever, a lottery is performed to determine an internal winning combination from a plurality of winning combinations, and a plurality of reels are rotated to determine the winning combination. It is configured to stop the reels based on the internal winning combination and the operation result of the stop button, and to give a profit according to the determined combination of winning according to the mode of the stopped reel.

Some of these slot machines produce effects according to the internal winning combination (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2017-70779

However, there is room for improvement in the composition using the production according to the internal winning combination.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game table that improves the interest of a game by using an effect according to an internal winning combination.

In order to solve the above problems, the game console of the present invention
Multiple reels with multiple types of symbols and rotational drive,
A plurality of stop buttons provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and operated to individually stop the rotation of the plurality of reels.
Internal winning result determination means to determine the internal winning result,
A stop control means for stopping the plurality of reels that are rotating based on the internal winning result and the operation of the plurality of stop buttons.
The production means to produce and
It is a game table capable of giving a profit based on the stop results of the plurality of reels and changing the advantage based on the stop results of the plurality of reels.
In a game in which the first internal winning result is determined as the internal winning result, a case where a specific stop button corresponding to a specific reel among the plurality of reels is operated at the first operation timing and the above-mentioned specific The advantage when the stop button of is operated at the second operation timing different from the first operation timing is different.
In a game in which a second internal winning result is determined as the internal winning result, when the specific stop button is operated at the first operation timing, the specific stop button is the first operation. It is more advantageous for the player than when it is operated at a third operation timing different from the timing.
The effect means is a means capable of executing the first effect before the operation by the plurality of stop buttons is accepted in the game in which the first internal winning result is determined.
The effect means is a means capable of executing the first effect before the operation by the plurality of stop buttons is accepted in the game in which the second internal winning result is determined.
It is characterized by that.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game table that enhances the interest of a game by using an effect according to an internal winning combination.

It is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 seen from the front side (player side). It is a figure which shows an example of a winning line. It is a circuit block diagram of a control part. It is a figure which shows the arrangement of the symbols applied to each reel developed in a plane. It is a figure which shows the type of the winning combination (including the operating combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination. It is a transition diagram of the game state of the slot machine 100. Main control unit It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main processing. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the timer interrupt process of a main control part. (A) is a flowchart of the main process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400, (b) is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400, and (c) is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process. It is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the 1st sub-control unit 400. (A) is a flowchart of the main process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500, (b) is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the second sub-control unit 500, and (c) is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the second sub-control unit 500. It is the flowchart of the timer interrupt processing of the 2nd sub-control unit 500, and (d) is the flowchart of the image control processing of the 2nd sub-control unit 500. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop symbol when the re-game combination 2 is internally elected and the stop operation is performed in the order of left, middle and right. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop symbol of the left reel 110 when the small winning combination 2 is internally won. It is a figure which shows the detail of the wavy line production and an example of the game progress by this. (A) is a figure which shows the game state in the modified example of this embodiment, and (b) is a figure which shows the example of the game progress of this modified example. (A) is a diagram showing an example in which a disadvantage avoidance effect is executed in a game in which a wavy line effect is executed, and (b) is a diagram showing an example in which a disadvantage avoidance effect is not executed in a game in which a wavy line effect is executed. Is. Cases 1 to 3 are examples of cases where the replay combination 2 is internally won, and cases 4 to 6 are examples of cases where the small combination 2 is internally won. (A) is a diagram showing an example of an effect applicable in addition to the wavy line effect, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of an effect applicable in addition to the disadvantage avoidance effect.

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

The slot machine of the present embodiment described below starts 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. At the same time, 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 receives a predetermined rotation stop instruction operation to individually rotate the reels. 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. It is a game table that advances a series of games that end without paying out the game medium.

First, the basic 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. In FIG. 1, three surfaces, a front surface, a right surface, and an upper surface of the slot machine 100 are shown.

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 side of the main body 101 and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 101. Be prepared. 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, each symbol is printed on a strip-shaped member in an appropriate number at equal intervals, and the strip-shaped member is attached to a predetermined circular tubular frame member to form each reel 110 to 112. When viewed from the player, approximately three symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed in the vertical direction from the display window 113, so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. More specifically with reference to FIG. 2, the symbol displayed on the upper stage (position 1 shown in the figure) of the left reel 110 is displayed on the upper stage symbol of the left reel and the middle stage (position 4 shown in the figure) of the left reel 110. The symbol to be displayed is displayed on the left reel middle stage symbol, the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the left reel 110 (position 7 shown in the figure) is displayed on the left reel lower stage symbol, and the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the middle reel 111 (position 2 shown in the figure). The symbol is the upper symbol of the middle reel, the symbol displayed in the middle of the left reel 111 (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 8 shown in the figure). The symbol displayed on the lower part of the middle reel and the upper part of the right reel 112 (position 3 shown in the figure) is the upper part of the right reel, and the symbol displayed on the middle part of the right reel 112 (position 6 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 to 112 is connected to each reel 110 to 112 through the display window 113. Three in each vertical direction, a total of nine are displayed. Then, by rotating each reel 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player changes. That is, each reel 110 to 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 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.

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 rising winning line L3, left reel upper symbol, middle reel upper symbol, right reel upper symbol, upper winning line L4, left reel Five winning lines of the lower winning line L5 composed of the lower symbol, the lower symbol of the middle reel and the lower symbol of the right reel are provided. The winning line is a line for determining whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination described with reference to FIG. 5 will be displayed, and FIG. 2 shows the winning lines L1 to L5. There is. 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, the winning lines L1 to L5 becomes effective. 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 five. For example, only the middle winning line L1 may be set as a valid winning line, or a number of winning lines corresponding to the number of bets may be set as a valid winning line.

The notification lamp 123 is, for example, a lamp that informs the player that a specific winning combination (specifically, a special combination) has been internally won in the internal lottery described later, or that the player is in a special gaming state described later. is there. 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 bet buttons 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) electronically stored in the slot machine 100. In the present embodiment, one sheet is inserted each time the bet button 130 is pressed, two sheets are inserted when the bet button 131 is pressed, and three sheets are inserted when the bet button 132 is pressed. ing. Hereinafter, the bet button 132 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. 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 (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 141, and the insertion means that both are included. is there.

The stored number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100. The game information display 126 is a display for 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. In the following, it may be expressed that it is given to the player in the same meaning as being paid out to the player. The stored number display 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127 are 7-segment (SEG) displays.

The start lever 135 is a lever-type switch for starting the rotation of the reels 110 to 112. That is, when 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.

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. More specifically, the left reel 110 can be stopped by operating the left stop button 137, the middle reel 111 can be stopped by operating the middle stop button 138, and the right stop button 139 can be stopped. The right reel 112 can be stopped by operating it. Hereinafter, the operation for the stop buttons 137 to 139 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Further, the reels that are stopped in response to these stop operations are referred to as a first stop reel, a second stop reel, and a third stop reel in this order. Further, the order in which the stop buttons 137 to 139 are stopped in order to stop all the rotating reels 110 to 112 is referred to as an operation order or a pressing order. Further, the operation order in which the first stop operation is the stop operation of the left reel 110 is called "forward push operation order" or simply "forward push", and the stop operation in which the first stop operation is the stop operation of the right reel 112 is "forward push operation order". It is called "reverse push operation sequence" or simply "reverse push". A light emitting body may be 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 277 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 are decorative lamps for enlivening the game. A title panel 160 and a sound hole 143 are provided on the upper part of the front door 102. The sound hole 143 is a hole for outputting the sound of the speaker 272 provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside.

In the vicinity of the display window 113, an effect image display device 157 that surrounds the display window 113 and its surroundings is provided. In the effect image display device 157, the display area below the display window 113 (on the side of the stop buttons 137 to 139) and the display area above the display window 113 (the display area below the display window 113 is sandwiched between them). There is a display area (on the other side). The effect image display device 157 corresponds to an example of the effect means of the present invention.

The device for displaying images is not limited to the liquid crystal display device, and may be any display device capable of displaying various production images and various game information. For example, a multi-segment display (7-segment display), a dot matrix. It may be a 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 is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. 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.

Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The figure shows 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. Here, with respect to the main control unit 300, if the data capacity becomes large, it becomes difficult to confirm the program, and there is a problem of security deterioration such as becoming a hotbed for unauthorized modification. Therefore, the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 And the data capacity of the RAM 308 is limited. The main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of the internal winning result determining means and the stop control means of the present invention.

[Main control unit]
First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300, 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 315b as a system clock. Further, the CPU 304 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312 when the power is turned on by the power supply device 252, and the counter timer 312 is based on the received frequency dividing data. The interrupt time 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 315b is set to 8 MHz, the frequency division value of the counter timer 312 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 306 is set to 47, the 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 based on a clock signal input from the crystal oscillator 315a, and a start signal when the power is turned on. A start signal output circuit 338 that outputs (reset signal) is provided, and the CPU 304 starts game control when a start signal is input from the start signal output circuit 338 (main processing of the main control unit described later). Start).

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 bet buttons 130 to 132, and the medals electronically stored in the RAM 308 are used as medals to be inserted into the game. Detects the loading operation when loading. 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. This rotation position information is stored in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300.

The main control unit 300 is provided in the drive circuit 322 for driving the stepping motor provided in the reel devices 110 to 112, the drive circuit 324 for driving the solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 for selecting the inserted medals, and the medal payout device 180. The drive circuit 326 that drives the motor, various lamps 339 (notification lamp 123, game medal insertion lamp 124, re-game lamp 122, game medal insertion lamp 129 are game start lamp 121, stored number display 125, game information display. A drive circuit 328 for driving the device 126 and the payout number display 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 includes a voltage monitoring circuit 330 that monitors the voltage value of the power supply supplied from the power supply device 252 to the main control unit 300, and the voltage monitoring circuit 330 has a predetermined voltage value of the power supply. When it is less than the value (9v in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output to the basic circuit 302.

Further, the main control unit 300 is provided with an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub control unit 400, and 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.

[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. The speakers 272 and 277 correspond to an example of the directing means of the present invention.

Further, a drive circuit 422 is provided in the first sub-control unit 400, and various lamps 420 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel lamp, bet button lamp, etc.) are provided in the drive circuit 422 via an input / output interface. (Reel backlight, etc.) is connected. The various lamps 420 correspond to an example of the directing means of the present invention.

Further, the first sub-control unit 400 includes a sensor circuit 426, and the CPU 404 monitors the state of the door sensor 424 for each interrupt time.

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 controls the display of the effect image display device 157.

The second sub-control unit 500 includes a basic circuit 502 that receives a control command transmitted by the first sub-control unit 400 via an input interface and controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer for measuring time, number of times, and the like. It is equipped with 512 and. 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 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 to 112, a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in the present embodiment) of a plurality of types (10 types in the present embodiment) shown on the right side of the figure are arranged. 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 frame number 19 on the left reel 110 has a "watermelon symbol", the frame number 20 on the middle reel 111 has a "bell symbol", and the frame number 18 on the right reel 112 has a "seven 1". "Designs" are arranged respectively.

In order to improve the enjoyment of the game, the slot machine 100 in the present embodiment stops the corresponding reels 110 to 112 within the maximum retractable range (less than 5 frames in the present embodiment) from the stopped operation position. It is configured.

Here, a plurality of symbols (hereinafter referred to as symbols A) are arranged on one reel, and the number of symbols from any symbol A to the next symbol A corresponds to the maximum pull-in range. If the number of symbols is not exceeded, the symbols A will exist within the maximum pull-in range from the effective line regardless of the timing of the stop operation. In the present embodiment, the bell symbol and the replay symbol correspond to this symbol A. A winning combination consisting only of the symbol A is a winning combination regardless of the operation timing. In addition, this symbol A can also be said to be a symbol arranged without exceeding the maximum retractable range.

On the other hand, although a plurality of symbols (hereinafter referred to as symbols B) are arranged on one reel, the number of symbols between one of the symbols B and the next symbol B corresponds to the maximum pull-in range. If the number exceeds the number of, the symbol B may not exist within the maximum pull-in range from the effective line depending on the timing of the stop operation. In the present embodiment, the watermelon symbol and the cherry symbol (only the middle reel 111) correspond to this symbol B. Further, even when only one symbol (hereinafter referred to as symbol C) is arranged on one reel, the symbol C may not exist within the maximum pull-in range from the effective line depending on the timing of the stop operation. obtain. In the present embodiment, the Seven 1 symbol, the Seven 2 symbol, the BAR symbol, and the cherry symbol (excluding the middle reel 111) correspond to this symbol C. The winning combination including the symbol B or the symbol C is a winning combination only when the operation timing is appropriate. It can also be said that the symbols B and C are arranged beyond the maximum retractable range.

[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 FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the types of winning combinations (including operating combinations), the symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination.

The winning combination of the slot machine 100 includes a special combination 1, a replay combination 1-2, and a small combination 1-3. 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 combination 1 is a combination that shifts to a special gaming state in which a predetermined profit is given to the player. In addition, the replaying roles 1 and 2 are roles that enable replaying 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, And the winning of the re-game combination 1-2 is included.

The special role 1 is a role (acting role) that shifts to a special gaming state by winning a prize. However, no medals will be paid out for winning the role itself. In the corresponding symbol combination, the special role 1 is "Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1" or "Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2".

When the special combination 1 is internally elected, the special combination internal winning flag corresponding to the internally elected special 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 RT3). This flag is kept on until the special role 1 is won, and it becomes easy to win the special role 1 in the next and subsequent games. Specifically, even if you do not win a special role in the game that was internally won in special role 1, the state will be the same as in the state where you were internally won in special role 1 in the next and subsequent games, and you will win a prize with all the corresponding symbol combinations. It will be easy. This special role internal winning state (RT3) will be described later.

If the special role 1 is internally won by overlapping with other roles (re-playing role or small role), or if the special role is internally won in the special role internal winning state (RT3), this is the case. The reel stop control is executed so that the symbols constituting the other combinations are preferentially aligned.

The main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special gaming state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT4) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination 1. Further, in this special gaming state (RT4), when a predetermined number of cards (for example, 360 cards) is paid out, the player shifts to a re-game high probability state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT2). The special gaming state (RT4) and the re-gaming high probability state (RT2) will be described later.

The re-gaming roles 1 and 2 are winning roles (acting roles) that allow the game to be played without inserting medals (game media) in the next game by winning, and the medals are not paid out. The corresponding symbol combinations are "replay-replay-replay" for replay 1 and "replay-replay-bell", "BAR-BAR-BAR", "BAR-replay-BAR" for replay 2. They are "BAR-Replay-Bell", "BAR-BAR-Bell", "Replay-Replay-BAR", "Replay-BAR-Bell", and "Replay-BAR-BAR".

The re-gaming combinations 1 and 2 may be any combination in which the player can play the next game without inserting a medal. Therefore, for example, when a prize is won in the re-game combination 1 or 2, medals may be automatically inserted in the next game (the number of medals inserted may be reset in the medal insertion number storage area described later). The medals inserted in the games that won the re-games 1 and 2 may be carried over to the next game and used as they are.

The above-mentioned re-game combination 1 is a combination in which the game state does not change due to winning a prize. On the other hand, the re-gaming combination 2 is a role in which the gaming state shifts depending on the winning. Specifically, the symbol combination of the replay combination 2 is "replay-replay-bell" (hereinafter, referred to as replay 2-1 and other symbols may be referred to as replay 2-2 to distinguish them). In this case, the replay high probability state (RT2) is shifted to the normal state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT1). This normal state (RT1) will be described later.

Small winning combinations 1 to 3 are winning winning combinations in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning a prize. The symbol combinations corresponding to the small roles 1 to 3 are "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" for the small role 1, "cherry-ANY-ANY" for the small role 2, and "bell-bell-bell" for the small role 3. 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. If the small wins 1 to 3 are won, 5 medals will be awarded for the small win 1, 2 medals for the small win 2, and 4 medals for the small win 3.

[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 slot machine 100.

The slot machine 100 is roughly divided into a normal state (RT1), a re-game high probability state (RT2), a special role internal winning state (RT3), and a special game state (RT4), and there are a total of four game states. The state is controlled by the main control unit 300. FIG. 6 shows these four gaming states. In addition, the transition conditions are described on the arrows connecting each game state. When the transition condition corresponding to each arrow is satisfied, the gaming state transitions in the direction of the arrow. The conditions for shifting the game state include, for example, winning a predetermined role, internally winning a predetermined role, displaying a specific symbol combination stopped on a specific winning line, and digesting a specified number of games. It may have been done, and a predetermined number of sheets may be paid out.

The winning combination in each game state described below is determined using the lottery data prepared in the ROM 306. The lottery data is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each numerical range is associated with each winning combination or loss. It is determined which combination the random number value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery corresponds to the lottery data, and the internal lottery combination (internal winning combination) is determined. The 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.

Hereinafter, the gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.

[Normal state (RT1)]
The normal state (RT1) is a gaming state in which the internal winning probability of the re-gaming combination is the lowest among the other gaming states (for example, the gaming state excluding the special gaming state), which is disadvantageous to the player. This normal state is the game state that is initially set when the RAM 308 is cleared (for example, when the setting is changed).

FIG. 6 shows that when the special combination 1 is internally elected, the state shifts to the special combination internal winning state (RT3) described later. Further, it is shown that when the special role 1 is won, the state shifts to the special gaming state (RT4) described later.

[Replay high probability state (RT2)]
The re-game high probability state (RT2) is a gaming state in which the internal winning probability of the re-game combination is higher than that of the normal state (RT1) and is more advantageous than that of the normal state (RT1).

FIG. 6 shows that when the symbol at the time of winning the replay combination 2 is replay 2-1 the state shifts to the normal state (RT1). That is, when the symbol combination "replay-replay-bell" is displayed, the game shifts to the normal game (RT1). Further, it is shown that when the special role 1 is internally elected, the state shifts to the special role internal winning state (RT3) described later. Further, it is shown that when the special role 1 is won, the state shifts to the special gaming state (RT4) described later.

[Special role internal winning state (RT3)]
The special winning combination internal winning state (RT3) is a state in which the internal winning flag corresponding to the special winning combination 1 is set to on, the internal winning probability of the replaying combination is higher than the normal state (RT1), and the normal state (RT1). ) Is a more advantageous gaming state. When the winning combination is not internally won in this special winning combination internal winning state (RT3), the player can display the symbol combination corresponding to the special winning combination 1 by performing a stop operation at a predetermined timing.

In FIG. 6, in the special role internal winning state (RT3), when the symbol combination corresponding to the special role 1 is displayed (when the special role 1 is won), the game shifts to the special game state (RT4) described later. Is shown.

[Special game state (RT4)]
The special gaming state (RT4) is the most advantageous gaming state in which the probability of winning the small winning combination 3 is higher than in other gaming states and it is easier to obtain medals than in other gaming states.

FIG. 6 shows that in the special game state (RT4), when the payout exceeds the specified number (360), the game shifts to the re-game high probability state (RT2).

In the present embodiment, the special game state (RT4) ends when a predetermined number of cards are paid out, but for example, a game ends when a predetermined combination (for example, a single bonus) is won, or even a predetermined number. It may be terminated when the winning number of times (for example, 8 times) has been won, or when the game has been played a predetermined number of times (for example, 6 times).

[Outline of processing]
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 300 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) 338 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 setting processes are performed in step S101. In this initial setting process, 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 operation is permitted. Set the initial value, etc.

In step S103, the game start process is executed. In this process, it is checked whether or not a medal has been inserted, and preparations are made for sending an insertion command indicating that a medal has been inserted. If the replay is won in the previous game, the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is inserted, so that the player does not need to insert medals. In addition, it is checked whether the start lever 135 is operated while the specified number (3 medals) of medals are used, and if the start lever 135 is operated, the number of medals inserted and the valid winning line are checked. It is confirmed and the game is started.

In step S105, the internal lottery process is executed. In this process, the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current game state, and an internal lottery (role lottery) is performed using this and the random number value acquired from the random number generation circuit 316 to perform an internal lottery. Determine the winning combination. In addition, preparations are made for transmitting an internal winning command including information that can identify the internal winning combination to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that this internal winning command is a command that is transmitted substantially at the same time as the timing when the game is started. 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, reel stop data corresponding to the first stop operation is prepared based on the result of the internal lottery. This reel stop data is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

In step S109, the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 is started on condition that the game interval timer is 0, and the initial value is set in the game interval timer. Further, at the start of rotation of the reels 110 to 112, preparations are made for transmitting a reel rotation start command. After that, when the reels 110 to 112 reach a predetermined rotation speed, the index sensor provided on each reel is detected, and the symbol position of each reel is grasped, the stop operation for the stop buttons 137 to 139 is enabled. It should be noted that the game interval counter secures the minimum time required for one game (4.1 s in the present embodiment) and suppresses gambling.

In step S111, the reel stop control process is executed. In this process, when any of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is pressed, the stop table of the reel stop data is referred to in order to stop the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the pressed stop buttons 137 to 139. One of the reels 110 to 112 is stopped according to the number of pull-in frames set in, and preparations for transmission of commands (first to third stop operation commands) corresponding to each stop operation are performed. Further, the reel stop data corresponding to the second stop operation is prepared for the first stop operation, and the reel stop data corresponding to the third stop operation is prepared for the second stop operation. When all reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S113.

In step S113, the winning determination process is performed. Here, when a symbol combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. For example, if "Cherry-ANY-ANY" is aligned on the activated winning line, it is determined that the small winning combination 2 has been won.

In step S115, if any winning combination with a payout has been won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is given (paid out), and the number of medals given is displayed using the payout number indicator 127.

In step S117, the game state update process is performed. In this process, based on the conditions shown in the RT transition diagram (FIG. 6), the normal state (RT1), the re-game high probability state (RT2), the special combination internal winning state (RT3), and the special game state (RT4) Shift (update) each game state. It also prepares to send a game state update command that includes information that can identify the current game state.

With the above, one game is completed. After that, the game proceeds by returning to step S103 and repeating the above-described processing.

[Main control unit 300 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 2 ms in the present embodiment), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle.

In step S201, 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 S203, the WDT314 is periodically (this) so that the count value of the WDT314 does not exceed the initial setting value (32.8 ms in the present 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 about 2 ms, which is the cycle of interrupting the main control unit timer.

In step S205, 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. The state of the index sensor is confirmed by this process.

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

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

In step S211 the command setting transmission process is performed, and various commands prepared for transmission in the main process of the main control unit 300, the timer interrupt process, and the like are transmitted to the first sub control unit 400. The output schedule information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits in this embodiment, and the bits 15 are strobe information (when it is on, it indicates that data is set) and bits 11. ~ 14 are command types (in this embodiment, a basic command, a input command, a start lever reception command, an internal winning command, an effect command associated with an effect lottery process, a reel rotation start command associated with the start of rotation of reels 110 to 112, and a stop. First to third stop operation commands associated with the acceptance of buttons 137 to 139, stop position information commands associated with the stop processing of reels 110 to 112, winning judgment commands, payout number commands and payout end commands associated with the medal payout process, The reel stop command, game state update command), and bits 0 to 10 are composed of command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

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

In step S213, the external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output 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 S215, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, first, in step S205, the signal states of the various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area are read out, and the presence or absence of errors related to medal insertion abnormality, medal payout abnormality, etc. 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 339, and various 7-segment (SEG) displays are set according to the current gaming state.

In step S217, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when the power interruption is detected), the process proceeds to step S221, and when the low voltage signal is off (when the power interruption is not detected), the process proceeds to step S219.

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

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

[Processing of the first sub-control unit 400]
Next, the processing of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 9A is a flowchart of the main process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 9B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 9C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400.

First, in step S301, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, the initialization process is first executed in step S301. 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 this process, the RAM 408 is provided with an area for storing the internal winning information, which is information representing the result of the internal winning, and an area for storing the RT update information, which is the information representing the gaming state.

In step S303, 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 S305.

In step S305, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

In step S307, command processing, which is processing corresponding to each command received from the main control unit 300, is executed.

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

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

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

In step S315, information output processing is performed in which a control command is set to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 based on the processing result of step S309. For example, if the effect data read in step S309 includes a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500, a setting is made to output this control command, and the process returns to step S303.

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 S321 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 S331, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S303 in the first sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 9A, and the data is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

In step S333, the control command is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S315, the effect random number value is updated, and the like.

[Processing of the second sub-control unit 500]
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 S401 of FIG. 10A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, the initialization process is first executed in step S401. 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 S403, 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 S405.

In step S405, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

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

In step S409, the effect control process is performed. Specifically, when there is a new command in step S407, the process corresponding to this command is performed. For example, a process of reading the effect data for controlling the image of the background image 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 S413, image control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S409. For example, if there is an image control command in the effect data read out in step S409, the image control corresponding to this command is performed. For example, image control regarding a display image (notification image, background image) is executed. This image control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 10 (d). When this image control process is completed, the process returns to step S403.

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 S415 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 S417, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S403 in the second sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 10A, and the data is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S403, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

In step S419, the effect random value value update process and the like are performed.

Next, the image control process of step S413 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 S421, 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 S423, 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 S425. If not, the transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it.

In step S425, 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 S421, the CPU 504 information on 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 S427, 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 S429, 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 S431. If not, the generation end interrupt signal is generated. Wait for to be entered.

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

[Operation description]
Hereinafter, the characteristic operation of the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described based on the contents described above.

[About the stop mode when the re-game combination 2 is internally won]
In the present embodiment, a plurality of symbol combinations for winning the re-game combination 2 are provided (see FIG. 5). When the re-game combination 2 is internally won, the reel stop control is executed so that the symbol combinations (replay 2-2) including the BAR symbol among the symbol combinations winning the re-game combination 2 are aligned as much as possible. .. Then, when the symbol combinations including the BAR symbols cannot be aligned, the "replay-replay-bell" (replay 2-1) is stopped. That is, by performing a stop operation aiming at the BAR symbol, it is possible to prevent the replays 2-1 from being aligned. Hereinafter, an example of a symbol combination in the case where the re-game combination 2 is internally won and the stop operation is performed in the order of left, middle, and right will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a stop symbol when the re-game combination 2 is internally won and the stop operation is performed in the order of left, middle, and right.

First, the case where the left first stop operation is performed after the internal winning of the re-game combination 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 (a1) to 11 (a4). FIG. 11 (a1) shows a symbol near the BAR symbol (number 4) among the left reel 110. If the timing of the left first stop operation here is the timing in which the symbols 0 to 3 and 20 (the symbols in the range A1 of FIG. 11 (a1)) are in the middle stage, as shown in FIG. 11 (a2). The BAR symbol (number 4) stops at the top. On the other hand, if the timing of the left first stop operation is a timing other than the above, the BAR symbol does not stop on the winning line, and the replay symbol stops at any winning line. For example, if the timing of the left first stop operation is the timing in which the symbols 18 and 19 (the symbols in the range A2 of FIG. 11 (a1)) are in the middle stage, the replay symbol (as shown in FIG. 11 (a3)) Number 0) stops at the top. Further, for example, if the timing of the left first stop operation is the timing in which the symbols numbered 4 to 8 (the symbols in the range A3 of FIG. 11 (a1)) are in the middle stage, the replay symbols are shown in FIG. 11 (a4). (No. 9) stops at the top.

Next, FIG. 11 (b1) shows a case where the middle second stop operation is performed with the replay symbol stopped at the upper stage (position of number 1 in FIG. 2) of the left reel 110 after the internal winning of the replay combination 2 is performed. This will be described with reference to (b4). FIG. 11 (b1) shows a symbol near the BAR symbol (number 5) among the middle reels 111. If the timing of the middle second stop operation here is the timing in which the symbols 1 to 5 (the symbols in the range B1 of FIG. 11 (b1)) are in the middle stage, the BAR symbol is as shown in FIG. 11 (b2). (No. 5) stops in the middle stage. On the other hand, if the timing of the middle second stop operation is a timing other than the above, the replay symbol stops without stopping the BAR symbol in the middle stage. For example, if the timing of the middle second stop operation is the timing in which the symbols 0 and 20 (the symbols in the range B2 of FIG. 11 (b1)) are in the middle stage, the replay symbol (the symbol in FIG. 11 (b3)) is shown in FIG. Number 0) stops in the middle. Further, for example, if the timing of the middle second stop operation is the timing in which the symbols 6 to 9 (the symbols in the range B3 of FIG. 11 (b1)) are in the middle stage, the replay symbol is as shown in FIG. 11 (b4). (No. 9) stops in the middle stage.

Finally, after the replay combination 2 is internally won, the replay symbols are stopped at the upper stage (position of number 1 in FIG. 2) and the middle stage of middle reel 111 (position of number 5 in FIG. 2) of the left reel 110, respectively. Then, the case where the right third stop operation is performed will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 (c1) to 11 (c4). FIG. 11 (c1) shows a symbol near the BAR symbol (number 5) among the right reel 112. If the timing of the right third stop operation here is the timing in which the symbols 3 to 6 (the symbols in the range C1 of FIG. 11 (c1)) are in the middle stage, the BAR symbol is as shown in FIG. 11 (c2). (No. 5) stops at the bottom. On the other hand, if the timing of the right third stop operation is a timing other than the above, the bell symbol stops without stopping the BAR symbol in the lower row. For example, if the timing of the right third stop operation is the timing in which the symbols 0 to 2 (the symbols in the range C2 of FIG. 11 (c1)) are in the middle stage, the bell symbol (the bell symbol as shown in FIG. 11 (c3)). Number 3) stops at the bottom. Further, for example, if the timing of the right third stop operation is the timing in which the symbols 7 to 9 (the symbols in the range C3 of FIG. 11 (c1)) are in the middle stage, the bell symbol is shown in FIG. 11 (c4). (No. 8) stops at the bottom.

As in the example of FIG. 11 described above, when the re-game combination 2 is internally won, there is a stop operation timing capable of stopping the BAR symbol on any reel. The timing of this stop operation is also the timing of the stop operation for avoiding winning the replay 2-1. In the case of the present embodiment, it is possible to stop the BAR symbol on all reels, and there are three chances of the stop operation for avoiding the replay 2-1. Further, although the stop position of the symbol may differ depending on the order of the stop operations, there is a timing of the stop operation for avoiding the replay 2-1 regardless of the order of the stop operations.

[About the stop mode when the small role 2 is internally won]
In the present embodiment, when the small winning combination 2 is internally won, the cherry symbol is stopped as much as possible on the left reel 110, and if the cherry symbol cannot be stopped, no winning combination is won (loss). Stop the reel with. Then, when the cherry symbol stops at any of the winning lines on the left reel 110, the small winning combination 2 is won. Hereinafter, the stop symbol of the left reel 110 when the small winning combination 2 is internally won will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a stop symbol of the left reel 110 when the small winning combination 2 is internally won.

FIG. 12 (a1) shows a symbol of the left reel 110 near the cherry symbol (number 5). If the timing of the left stop operation here is the timing in which the symbols 1 to 4 (symbols in the range D1 of FIG. 12 (a1)) are in the middle stage, the cherry symbols (numbers) are shown in FIG. 12 (a2). 5) stops at the top. If the timing of the left stop operation is the timing in which the symbols 5 and 6 (symbols in the range D2 of FIG. 12 (a1)) are in the middle stage, the cherry symbol (number 5) is shown in FIG. 12 (a3). ) Stops at the bottom. If the timing of the left stop operation is other than the above, the cherry symbol will not stop on the winning line.

As described above, when the small winning combination 2 is internally won, there is a timing of the stop operation capable of stopping the cherry symbol on the left reel 110. It should be noted that the stop symbol of the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112 may be any of the winning symbols of the small winning combination 2 (see FIG. 5). Therefore, the timing of the stop operation may be any time for these reels.

[Wavy line production when replaying role 2 and small role 2 are internally won]
Hereinafter, the wavy line effect executed in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The figure is a diagram showing the details of the wavy line production and an example of the game progress by this.

In the present embodiment, the wavy line effect is executed in the game in which the re-game combination 2 is internally won and the game in which the small role 2 is internally won for a certain period (for example, 30 games) after the transition to the re-game high probability state (RT2). Will be done. As shown in FIG. 13A, this wavy line effect is an effect of displaying a wavy line pattern around the display window 113 of the reel, and as shown in FIG. 13B, the operation of the start lever 135 (replay). It is executed from the time when the winning combination 2 or the small winning combination 2 is internally won) until the third stop operation is performed (all reels are stopped). For the player who visually recognizes the pattern in the display window of the reel, it becomes easy to recognize the display of the wavy line pattern. By this wavy line effect, it is possible to make the player know that the re-game combination 2 or the small combination 2 has been internally elected. In addition, instead of the wavy line effect, the internal winning of the replaying combination 2 and the internal winning of the small winning combination 2 may be recognized by another effect. Another effect may be an effect of displaying an image, an effect of outputting sound, or an effect of causing a lamp to emit light (for example, FIG. 17A).

In this embodiment, the winning of the small winning combination 2 may be confirmed by stopping the cherry symbol by the left first stopping operation, but depending on the order and timing of the stopping operation, the replaying combination 2 or small until the third stop is performed. It may be unclear which of the two roles is internally won. In the present embodiment, by executing the wavy line effect until the third stop operation is performed, the interest of the game is improved by giving a feeling of expectation as to whether the re-game combination 2 or the small role 2 is internally won. Can be done.

[Effects of common operation timing and wavy line production]
In the present embodiment, a stop operation that enables both the replay 2-2 to be stopped when the replay combination 2 is internally won and the small combination 2 to be stopped when the small combination 2 is internally won. There is a timing (hereinafter, common operation timing).

For example, referring to the timing of the stop operation described with reference to FIGS. 11A1 and 12, the left stop operation at the timing when the numbers 1 to 3 of the left reel 110 are in the middle stage is the stop operation at the same operation timing. Corresponds to one example. No timing is required for the stop operation on the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112.

By the stop operation that satisfies this common operation timing, if the replay combination 2 is internally won, "BAR-BAR / replay-BAR / bell" will be aligned and won the replay 2-2 (left reel 110 is shown in FIG. 11 (left reel 110). If the small winning combination 2 is internally won, the "cherry-ANY-ANY" will be aligned and the small winning combination 2 will be won (the left reel 110 will be the stopping mode shown in FIG. 12 (a2)). ). The timing of the stop operation described with reference to FIG. 12 is the case of the left first stop, but the common operation timing (the timing of the stop operation with respect to the left reel 110 in the present embodiment) is the operation order other than the left first stop. It exists not only in.

In the present embodiment, it is more advantageous for the player to win the replay 2-2 than to win the replay 2-1 when the replay combination 2 is internally won (easiness to obtain profit, profit to be obtained). (Expected value) will be higher (because the replay 2-1 winning will shift to the normal state (RT1), which is disadvantageous to the player). On the other hand, when the small winning combination 2 is internally won, winning the small winning combination 2 is more advantageous than not winning (difference in the number of payouts). Therefore, if it is known that either the re-game combination 2 or the small combination 2 has been internally won, the players have the same above so that the result is advantageous for any of the internal winning combinations. The stop operation that satisfies the operation timing of is performed. As described above, the wavy line effect of the present embodiment allows the player to know that the re-game combination 2 or the small combination 2 has been internally elected, so that the player can perform a stop operation that satisfies the above-mentioned common operation timing. You may be able to do it. It should be noted that the execution period of the wavy line effect is executed from the operation of the start lever 135 (internally won to the re-game combination 2 or the small combination 2) to the third stop operation regardless of the winning combination. This is because the presence or absence of medals is determined when the third stop operation, which is the operation at the latest time, is performed. For example, if the small winning combination 2 is internally won and the cherry symbol cannot be stopped by the left first stop operation, it is necessary to execute the wavy line effect for the subsequent operations (second stop operation, third stop operation). There is no. However, if the player thinks that he has won the re-playing role 2 internally, there is a possibility that he is becoming more nervous about the remaining operations, and for such a player, the result of the internal winning is the small role 2. This is because a production mode that tells us that is not desirable.

In FIG. 13 (c), when the wavy line effect is executed in the replay high probability state (RT2), the replay 2-1 is avoided or the small winning combination 2 is won, but the wavy line is subsequently won. An example of the progress of the game is shown, in which when the production is no longer executed, the player wins the replay 2-1 and shifts to the normal state (RT1). In the configuration of the present embodiment, even if the wavy line effect is not executed in the replay high probability state (RT2), the normal state (RT1) is not shifted by performing the stop operation satisfying the common operation timing. It is possible to do. For such a strategy, in a reel that has a common operation timing, the above-mentioned strategy can be achieved by separately providing a role in which RT2 is maintained by removing this common operation timing. You can prevent it from happening.

Further, in the present embodiment, the re-game combination 2 is a combination in which the advantage is different depending on the stop timing (here, the winning probability of the re-game combination changes). Such a change in advantage affects the size of the profit that can be obtained in the subsequent game, and is therefore an important event in the game. In the present embodiment, since it is possible to grasp the possibility of winning the internal winning of the winning combination (re-gaming combination 2) that causes a difference in the degree of advantage by using the wavy line effect, the player's concentration is enhanced and the interest of the game is improved. Can be made to. Furthermore, since this wavy line effect is executed even when the small role 2 is internally elected as well as the re-game combination 2, the chances of the wavy line effect being executed are increased and the interest of the game is improved. You may be able to. It should be noted that this small winning combination 2 is a role in which the player can win a medal depending on the stop timing, but this small winning combination 2 may also be a combination in which the advantage varies depending on the stop timing, and the stop timing Any role that works in favor of (does not become disadvantageous) to the player is sufficient. That is, for a configuration in which there is a common operation timing in which an advantageous result can be obtained when any of the two combinations (re-game combination 2 and small combination 2 in this embodiment) is internally won, these two combinations Any one of the roles may be a role that has a difference in advantage. By executing a predetermined effect (wavy line effect in this embodiment) at the time of internal winning of two roles having such a relationship, the player is focused on the operation that produces an advantageous result, and the interest of the game is improved. Can be made to.

Regarding the execution period of the wavy line effect, in the present embodiment, since the left stop operation may be the last, the wavy line effect is executed until the third stop operation is performed. The execution period of the above is not limited to the configuration of the present embodiment. For example, the execution period may be a fixed period, the execution period may be determined by lottery, or when the BAR symbol stops on the left reel 110 and the winning of Replay 2-2 is confirmed, or the left reel 110. It may be configured to end when the cherry symbol stops and the winning of the small winning combination 2 is confirmed.

[About the number of reels that have a common operation timing]
In the present embodiment, a common operation that enables both the replay 2-2 to be stopped when the replay combination 2 is internally won and the small combination 2 to be stopped when the small combination 2 is internally won. Timing exists for one reel (left reel 110 only) (timing is not required for middle reel 111 and right reel 112). However, the common operation timing capable of aligning the symbol combinations of both roles related to the wavy line effect is not limited to the configuration existing on one reel, and may be a configuration existing on a plurality of reels.

For example, when the symbol combination for winning the replay 2-2 is only "BAR-BAR-BAR", the common operation timing is to stop both the BAR symbol and the cherry symbol on the left reel 110 for the left stop operation. It suffices that there is an operation timing capable of stopping the BAR symbols of the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112 for the middle stop operation and the right stop operation.

Further, for example, in a configuration in which the replay combination 2 and the small combination 1 are combined instead of the combination of the replay combination 2 and the small combination 2, the BAR symbol of the left reel 110 and the BAR symbol of the left reel 110 are used as a common operation timing. It suffices if there is an operation timing capable of stopping any of the watermelon symbols and an operation timing capable of stopping the watermelon symbols of the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112 for the middle stop operation and the right stop operation.

Furthermore, by combining the above two variants, the only symbol combination that wins the replay 2-2 is "BAR-BAR-BAR", and the replay combination 2 is not a combination of the replay combination 2 and the small combination 2. In the configuration in which the small combination 1 and the small winning combination 1 are combined, as common operation timings, the operation timing at which both the BAR symbol and the watermelon symbol of the left reel 110 can be stopped for the left stop operation and the middle stop operation are medium. It is sufficient that there is an operation timing that can stop both the BAR symbol and the watermelon symbol of the reel 111 and an operation timing that can stop both the BAR symbol and the watermelon symbol of the right reel 112 for the right stop operation. ..

As described above, the number of reels having a common operation timing capable of aligning the symbol combinations of both roles related to the wavy line effect is not limited.

[About the role of the execution opportunity of the wavy line production (1)]
In the present embodiment, as the winning combination that triggers the execution of the wavy line effect, the winning combination A (replaying combination 2 in the present embodiment) in which the advantage depends on the timing of the stop operation and the winning combination (disadvantageous) depending on the timing of the stop operation. The role B (small role 2 in this embodiment) is adopted. In the combination A (replay combination 2) in the present embodiment, the advantage is maintained depending on the timing of the stop operation (replay 2-2 winning, no RT change), and the advantage becomes low (replay 2-1). There is a prize, transition from RT2 to RT1). However, as the configuration of this combination A, the advantage may be increased or decreased depending on the timing of the stop operation, and the advantage may be increased or maintained depending on the timing of the stop operation. You may.

Further, the combination A (re-game combination 2) in the present embodiment changes the advantage by changing the winning probability of the re-game combination. However, as the configuration of this role A, the expected value of the profit that can be obtained in the game is, for example, changing the winning probability of the small role or granting (or facilitating) the right of so-called operation navigation. As long as it changes (becomes advantageous), it is not limited to the configuration that changes the winning probability of the re-game combination.

[About the role of the execution opportunity of the wavy line production (2)]
Depending on the slot machine, when an internal winning role is won in which the advantage can change, the advantage may be changed depending on the situation, or the advantage may not be changed, which is advantageous to the player. There is. Hereinafter, a modified example adopting such a configuration will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 (a) is a diagram showing a gaming state in a modified example of this embodiment, and FIG. 14 (b) is a diagram showing an example of game progress in this modified example.

This modified example differs from the present embodiment (see FIG. 6) in that there is a transition between RT4A and RT4B in the special gaming state as shown in FIG. 14A. Other changes related to this configuration will be described as appropriate. First, the initial state of the special gaming state is RT4A, and the internal winning probability of the winning combination is set so that the player can profit if the small winning combination can be surely won. Further, in RT4A, an operation for urging a small winning combination is notified. Therefore, RT4A is in a state more advantageous to the player than RT1 to RT3 and exceeds the expected value 1.

In RT4A, a special combination 2 (not shown) is provided as an internal winning combination. RT4A is maintained when the special role 2 is internally won, and RT4B is set when the special role 2 is won. The state in which this RT4B is set ends when the number of sheets exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 96 sheets) and returns to RT4A. It should be noted that RT4B is in a state of having a higher advantage than RT4A (easy to obtain profit, higher expected value than RT4A).

In this modified example, there are two conditions for ending the special game state: that the total number of games of RT4A exceeds 30, and that RT4B is executed three times. That is, the chance of profit acquisition in RT4A can be maximized by making the total number of games of RT4A close to 30, and the opportunity of profit acquisition in RT4B can be maximized by executing RT4B three times. It is possible to obtain more profits in the special gaming state by maximizing the opportunities for profits of both of them. For example, when the total number of games of RT4A is 30 and the special role 2 is won, more profit can be obtained in the special game state. However, for example, if the special role 2 is won and RT4B is executed three times while there is still room until the total number of games of RT4A reaches 30, the special game state ends and the profit to be obtained decreases. (There are fewer opportunities to earn profits from RT4A). Also, for example, if the total number of games of RT4A exceeds 30 before RT4B is executed three times without winning a prize even though the special role 2 is internally won, the special game state ends. However, the profit to be earned is reduced (the opportunity to earn profit by RT4B is reduced). As described above, although the RT4B has a higher advantage due to the winning of the special role 2, there are cases where it is advantageous to the player and cases where it is disadvantageous depending on the winning time. In case 1 of FIG. 14B, an example of the period of the special gaming state when the total number of games of RT4A is small is shown, and in case 2, the special when the total number of games of RT4A is larger than that of case 1. An example of the duration of the gaming state is shown. In the example of FIG. 14B, the player can obtain more profit in the case 2 than in the case 1.

In the above-described present embodiment, as the winning combination that triggers the execution of the wavy line effect, the winning combination A (replaying combination 2 in the present embodiment) in which the advantage is different depending on the stopping operation at the operation timing, and the stopping operation at the operating timing. Although the combination B (small combination 2 in the present embodiment) that works favorably (does not become disadvantageous) is adopted, the special combination 2 can be adopted as the combination A in the configuration of this modification. In this configuration, the player can be made aware that the special role 2 or the small role 2 has been internally elected by the wavy line effect. This special role 2 may be a role that is carried over if no prize is won, or a role that is not carried over, but if it is carried over, a wavy line effect is executed even in the carried-over game (internal in the game). Treated in the same way as if you won, and the same applies to the explanation below). The common operation timing in this configuration (operation timing at which an advantageous result can be obtained for the winning combination B) may be an operation timing for winning the special winning combination 2, or an operation for avoiding winning the special winning combination 2. It may be timing.

When the common operation timing in the above modification is the operation timing for winning the special combination 2, RT4B is not executed twice, RT4B is executed twice, and the total number of games of RT4A is 30. In this case, the stop operation is performed at a common operation timing in the game in which the wavy line effect is executed. In this case, if the special role 2 is internally won, the prize is won and the process shifts to RT4B, and if the small role 2 is internally won, the small role 2 is won. Further, after RT4B is executed twice, and when the total number of games of RT4A is smaller than 30, the stop operation at the common operation timing is not intentionally performed in the games in which the wavy line effect is executed. You can get more opportunities to earn profits. In this case, if you win the small role 2 internally, you will not win the small role 2, but if you win the special role 2 internally, you will avoid winning and maximize the chance of earning profits at RT4A. be able to.

On the other hand, when the common operation timing in the above modification is the operation timing in which the special combination 2 is not won, RT4B is not executed twice, RT4B is executed twice, and the total number of games of RT4A is 30. In this case, the stop operation is performed at the operation timing of winning the special role 2 in the game in which the wavy line effect is executed. Since this operation timing is different from the common operation timing, if the small role 2 is internally won, the small role 2 will not be won, but if the special role 2 is internally won, the RT4B will be won. It will be migrated. Further, when RT4B is executed twice and the total number of games of RT4A is smaller than 30, it is possible to perform a stop operation at a common operation timing in the game in which the wavy line effect is executed. You can get the opportunity to earn profits. In this case, if the small winning combination 2 is internally won, the small winning combination 2 is won, and if the special winning combination 2 is internally won, the winning can be avoided and the opportunity for profit acquisition in RT4A can be maximized.

In the example described above, as in the present embodiment, it may be possible to perform a stop operation that satisfies the common operation timing (or a stop operation that dares to avoid this) ([By common operation timing and wavy line effect). Effect]). Further, the configuration that becomes advantageous (disadvantageous) to the player depending on the time when the advantage changes is an important event in the game as in the configuration where the advantage simply increases, and therefore, as in the present embodiment, the player It is possible to improve concentration and improve the fun of the game (see [Common operation timing and effect of wavy line production]).

[About the role of the execution opportunity of the wavy line production (3)]
In the present embodiment, by the stop operation at the common operation timing described above, when the combination A (re-game combination 2) is internally won, the higher advantage is obtained (without shifting to RT1). If RT2 with a high degree of advantage is maintained) and the role B (small role 2) is internally won, a more advantageous result (medal acquisition) will be obtained. Further, in the example of FIG. 14, by the stop operation at the common operation timing, when the combination A (special combination 2) is internally elected, the higher (or lower) advantage is obtained, and the combination B If the (small role 2) is internally won, the result will be more advantageous (medal acquisition). Further, some slot machines may adopt a configuration that is advantageous to the player as a result of having a lower advantage when the winning combination is internally won. In the case of such a configuration, the stop operation at the common operation timing gives the lower advantage when the winning combination A is internally won, and when the winning combination B is internally won, the advantage is lower. It may be configured for more favorable results.

Even with this configuration, as in the present embodiment, it may be possible to perform a stop operation that satisfies the common operation timing (or a stop operation that dares to avoid this) ([By common operation timing and wavy line effect). Effect]). Further, the configuration that becomes advantageous to the player as a result of the lower advantage is an important event in the game as in the configuration that simply increases the advantage, so that the concentration of the players is the same as in the present embodiment. It is possible to increase the power and improve the fun of the game (see [Effects of common operation timing and wavy line production]).

In addition to the configuration described above, as in the examples of the present embodiment (FIGS. 1 to 13) and FIG. 14, the combination that triggers the execution of the wavy line effect is the combination A that has different advantages depending on the timing of the stop operation. , The combination B that works favorably (does not become disadvantageous) depending on the timing of the stop operation is adopted, and the timing of the stop operation that gives an advantageous result in the combination B and the timing of the stop operation that has a different advantage in the combination A. It suffices if there is a common operation timing.

[Disadvantage avoidance production]
In FIGS. 1 to 13, a configuration in which a wavy line effect is executed when the replay combination 2 or the small combination 2 is internally won has been described. In this configuration, there are the following two disadvantages that can be received in the game in which the wavy line effect is executed. The first is to win the replay 2 internally and win the replay 2-1 to shift from the replay high probability state (RT2) to the low advantage normal state (RT1). Is to win the small role 2 internally and not win the small role 2. When comparing these disadvantages, the first disadvantage reduces the profit that can be obtained in the subsequent games, while the second disadvantage is that the profit in the game cannot be obtained. That is, the second disadvantage is not as disadvantageous to the player as the first disadvantage, and whether or not to suffer the first disadvantage is an important matter for the player.

In the above [Player's operation prompted by the wavy line effect], the stop operation at the common operation timing prompted when the wavy line effect is executed has been described, but this stop operation is disadvantageous due to the winning of Replay 2-1. It is also a stop operation to avoid. Therefore, it can be said that the wavy line effect plays a role of promoting a stop operation for avoiding the disadvantage of winning the replay 2-1.

From this point of view, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the disadvantage avoidance effect indicating that it is confirmed that there is no disadvantage due to the winning of the replay 2-1 in the game in which the wavy line effect is executed is executed with the stop operation as an opportunity. ing. If the replay combination 2 is internally won, it is determined that the replay 2-1 will not win if the BAR symbol stops on one of the winning lines due to the stop operation, so at the timing of this stop operation Perform a disadvantage avoidance effect. In addition, if the small win 2 is internally won, it is confirmed that the replay 2-1 will not win, so it will not be possible at the timing when the first stop operation is performed regardless of whether the small win 2 is won or not. Perform a profit avoidance effect. FIG. 15A shows an example in which the characters “GOOD” are displayed at the upper part of the display area of the effect image display device 157 as a disadvantage avoidance effect by satisfying these conditions. It should be noted that this disadvantage avoidance effect ends after a lapse of a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds). In addition, in the game in which the wavy line effect is executed as shown in FIG. 15B, if the BAR symbol does not stop on any of the winning lines due to the stop operation although the player has been internally elected to the re-game combination 2. The detrimental avoidance effect is not executed (winning Replay 2-1).

Further, an example of the execution period of the wavy line effect and the disadvantage avoidance effect will be described with reference to FIG. Cases 1 to 3 shown in FIG. 16 are examples of cases where the replay combination 2 is internally won. In each case, the wavy line production is started based on the operation of the start lever. Then, in case 1, an example is shown in which the BAR symbol is stopped by the first stop operation and the disadvantage avoidance effect is started based on this stop operation. In case 2, an example is shown in which the BAR symbol is stopped by the second stop operation and the disadvantage avoidance effect is started based on this stop operation. In case 3, an example is shown in which the BAR symbol is stopped by the third stop operation and the disadvantage avoidance effect is started based on this stop operation.

Cases 4 to 6 shown in FIG. 16 are examples of cases where the small winning combination 2 is internally won. In each case, the wavy line production is started based on the operation of the start lever. In case 4, the cherry symbol is stopped on the left reel 110 by the first stop operation, in case 5, the cherry symbol is stopped on the left reel 110 by the second stop operation, and in case 6, the third stop operation is performed. The cherry symbol is stopped on the left reel 110. However, if the small role 2 is internally won, it is confirmed that the replay 2-1 will not win, so it is not limited to the case where the small role 2 is won as in cases 4 to 6. Even in the case of winning, the disadvantage avoidance effect is started at the timing when the first stop operation is performed.

By executing the disadvantage avoidance effect as described above, it is possible to promptly make the player understand that there is no disadvantage (transition to RT2) due to the winning of Replay 2-1. In addition, by combining the disadvantage avoidance effect and the wavy line effect, it is possible to make the player grasp information such as under what conditions the wavy line effect is executed, and improve the interest of the game. In addition, when executing the disadvantage avoidance effect in the game internally won in the replay role 2, it is not limited to the timing of the stop operation in which it is confirmed that the replay 2-1 will not win, but after all the stop operations are performed. It may be configured to determine the non-winning of the replay 2-1 and execute the disadvantage avoidance effect. Further, when executing the disadvantage avoidance effect in the game in which the small winning combination 2 is internally won, the disadvantage avoidance effect may be executed not only at the first stop operation but also at the timing when any of the stop operations is performed. When these configurations are adopted, the player can concentrate on the operation and improve the interest of the game. When executing the disadvantage avoidance effect, the wavy line effect may be terminated.

Further, in the above description, the case where the disadvantage avoidance effect is adopted in the configurations of FIGS. 1 to 13 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. As a role that triggers the execution of the wavy line effect, a role A that has different advantages depending on the timing of the stop operation and a role B that works favorably (does not become disadvantageous) depending on the timing of the stop operation are adopted, and of these, the role B is advantageous. In a configuration in which there is a common operation timing between the timing of the resulting stop operation and the timing of the stop operation that has a different advantage in the winning combination A, the stop operation at the common operation timing in the game in which the wavy line effect is executed. Anything that performs some kind of corresponding effect based on what has been done may be used. In this case, by combining the predetermined effect and the wavy line effect, the player can be made to grasp the information such as under what conditions the wavy line effect is executed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Modification example of wavy line production and disadvantage avoidance production]
In the above explanation, there are two roles, A (replaying combination 2 and special combination 2), which have different advantages depending on the timing of the stop operation, and B (small combination 2), which works favorably (does not become disadvantageous) depending on the timing of the stop operation. Although the configuration for executing the wavy line effect when the internal winning is won, the present invention is not limited to the mode of the wavy line effect, and any effect can be adopted. For example, as shown in FIG. 17A, the side lamp 144 may be used to set the light emitting mode to a specific lighting mode. For example, an LED capable of full-color light emission is arranged inside, and a red LED is used. It may be a mode to maintain lighting. When the lamp is used, the effect can be executed exclusively (it does not overlap with other blinking effects), so it is easy to tell the player what the priority is. In addition, it does not give an unpleasant impression even when it is executed for a long period of time. In addition, the speaker 272 and 277 may be used to perform an effect by voice, and if there is a movable member for the effect, the effect using the movable member may be executed. Further, these effects may be combined. In addition, for example, a character image may be used to call attention, such as displaying the characters "Caution", and a lamp may be used to emit light to call attention, or the speaker 272. A warning sound may be output using 277.

Further, the disadvantage avoidance effect described with reference to FIG. 15 is not particularly limited, and any effect can be adopted. For example, as shown in FIG. 17B, the side lamp 144 may be used to set the light emitting mode to a specific lighting mode. For example, an LED capable of full-color light emission is arranged inside, and a red LED is used. It may be a mode to maintain lighting. When the lamp is used, the effect can be executed exclusively (it does not overlap with other blinking effects), so it is easy to tell the player what the priority is. In addition, it does not give an unpleasant impression even when it is executed for a long period of time. In addition, the speaker 272 and 277 may be used to perform an effect by voice, and if there is a movable member for the effect, the effect using the movable member may be executed. Further, these effects may be combined.

In the embodiment described above, the wavy line is produced from the operation of the start lever 135 (internal winning to the replay combination 2 or the small combination 2) to the third stop operation (all reels are stopped). However, for example, in a game in which the re-game combination 2 or the small combination 2 is not internally won, the wavy line effect may be performed at an appropriate time after the third stop operation is performed. If the wavy line effect is executed after the third stop operation, it is clear that it is not the period for performing the operation such as avoiding disadvantages, so that the wavy line effect is the internal winning of the replay combination 2 or the small combination 2. It is possible to easily grasp that the game is being executed as an effect such as winning, and the effect of drawing the player's attention to the game can be expected due to the discomfort caused by the execution after the third stop operation. For example, when it is executed as a predictive effect of a continuous effect, it can be expected to develop into a continuous effect after the predictive effect.

[Other]
In the present embodiment, a slot machine 100 using a medal (coin) as a game medium is shown as an example of a game table, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a game ball (for example, a pachinko ball) is used for playing a game. It can be applied to slot machines, pachinko machines, arrange ball game machines, rock game machines, smart balls, etc. as media.

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

Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present embodiment is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and changes can be made to the embodiment of the present invention without departing from the gist of the present invention. , Such modifications and alterations are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. 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.

In the above explanation,
A plurality of reels (for example, reels 110 to 112) which are provided with a plurality of types of symbols and are rotationally driven, and
A plurality of stop buttons (for example, stop buttons 137 to 139) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and operated to individually stop the rotation of the plurality of reels.
Internal winning result determining means (for example, main control unit 300) for determining the internal winning result,
A stop control means (for example, a main control unit 300) for stopping the plurality of reels that are rotating based on the internal winning result and the operation of the plurality of stop buttons.
Production means for producing the effect (for example, effect image display device 157, speakers 272, 277, various lamps 420), and
It is a game table capable of giving a profit based on the stop results of the plurality of reels and changing the advantage based on the stop results of the plurality of reels.
In a game in which the first internal winning result (for example, replay combination 2) is determined as the internal winning result, a specific stop button (for example, the left reel 110) corresponding to a specific reel among the plurality of reels is used. The corresponding stop button 137) is operated at the first operation timing (for example, the common operation timing described in [Common operation timing and effect by wavy line effect]), and the specific stop button is the first operation timing. The advantage when operated at the second operation timing different from the operation timing of (for example, the operation timing for winning the replay 2-1) is different (for example, the presence or absence of RT transition is different, [common operation timing and Effect of wavy line production] [Refer to [About the role of the execution trigger of wavy line production (3)]),
In a game in which a second internal winning result (for example, small winning combination 2) is determined as the internal winning result, the case where the specific stop button is operated at the first operation timing is the specific stop. Compared to the case where the button is operated at a third operation timing different from the first operation timing (for example, an operation timing different from the common operation timing described in [Common operation timing and effect by wavy line effect]). It is advantageous to the player (for example, there is a medal payout),
In the game in which the first internal winning result is determined, the effect means can execute the first effect (for example, wavy line effect, FIG. 13) before the operation by the plurality of stop buttons is accepted. Means,
The effect means is a means capable of executing the first effect before the operation by the plurality of stop buttons is accepted in the game in which the second internal winning result is determined.
A game table (for example, FIG. 13), characterized by the above, is described.

In addition, it is the game table described above.
In the game in which the first internal winning result is determined, when the specific stop button is operated at the first operation timing (for example, winning a replay 2-2), the specific stop button Is more advantageous than when is operated at the second operation timing (for example, winning a prize in replay 2-1) (for example, RT2 is maintained in replay 2-2, but is higher than RT2 in replay 2-1). Move to disadvantaged RT1),
In the game in which the first internal winning result is determined, when the specific stop button is operated at the second operation timing (for example, winning a replay 2-1), the second internal In the game in which the winning result is determined, it is more disadvantageous to the player than when the specific stop button is operated at the third operation timing (for example, loss) (for example, winning the replay 2-1 is more disadvantageous than RT2). In the case of loss, RT2 is maintained, so the former is less profitable for the player and is disadvantageous).
The effect means has a second effect (for example, avoiding disadvantages) based on the fact that the specific stop button is operated according to the first operation timing in the game in which the first internal winning result is determined. It is a means capable of performing the production, cases 1 to 3) of FIGS. 15 and 16.
The effect means is a means capable of executing the second effect based on the operation of at least one of the plurality of stop buttons in the game in which the second internal winning result is determined. Yes (for example, disadvantage avoidance effect, cases 4 to 6 in FIGS. 15 and 16).
A game table, which is characterized in that, is described.

In addition, it is the game table described above.
The effect means is a means capable of executing the second effect in accordance with the first operation of the plurality of stop buttons in the game in which the second internal winning result is determined (for example, the case of FIG. 16). 4-6),
A game table, which is characterized in that, is described.

In addition, it is the game table described above.
The effect means is a means capable of executing the second effect after the last operation of the plurality of stop buttons in the game in which the first internal winning result is determined (see [Disadvantage avoidance effect]). ),
A game table, which is characterized in that, is described.

100 Slot machine 110-112 Reel 113 Display window 130-132 Bet button 135 Start lever 137-139 Stop button 157 Directional image display device 272,277 Speaker 420 Various lamps 300 Main control unit 400 1st sub-control unit 500 2nd sub-control Department

In order to solve the above problems, the game console of the present invention
Multiple reels with multiple types of symbols and rotational drive,
A plurality of stop buttons provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and operated to individually stop the rotation of the plurality of reels.
Internal winning result determination means to determine the internal winning result,
A stop control means for stopping the plurality of reels that are rotating based on the internal winning result and the operation of the plurality of stop buttons.
The production means to produce and
It is a game table capable of giving a profit based on the stop results of the plurality of reels and changing the advantage based on the stop results of the plurality of reels.
In the game in which the first internal winning result is determined as the internal winning result, the case where the specific stop button corresponding to the specific reel among the plurality of reels is operated at the first operation timing is better . It is more advantageous to the player than the case where the specific stop button is operated at a second operation timing different from the first operation timing.
In a game in which a second internal winning result is determined as the internal winning result, when the specific stop button is operated at the first operation timing, the specific stop button is the first operation. It is more advantageous for the player than when it is operated at a third operation timing different from the timing.
The effect means is a means capable of executing the first effect before the operation by the plurality of stop buttons is accepted in the game in which the first internal winning result is determined.
The presentation unit, in a game in which the second internal winning result is determined, before there is a reception operation by said plurality of stop buttons, Ri means der executable the first effect,
The effect means avoids being disadvantageous to the player based on the fact that the specific stop button is operated according to the first operation timing in the game in which the first internal winning result is determined. It is a means of performing a second production that means that you have done it.
The effect means is a means that does not execute the second effect based on the fact that the specific stop button is operated according to the second operation timing in the game in which the first internal winning result is determined. Yes,
The effect means is a means capable of executing the second effect based on the operation of at least one of the plurality of stop buttons in the game in which the second internal winning result is determined. is there,
It is characterized by that.

Claims (4)

Multiple reels with multiple types of symbols and rotational drive,
A plurality of stop buttons provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and operated to individually stop the rotation of the plurality of reels.
Internal winning result determination means to determine the internal winning result,
A stop control means for stopping the plurality of reels that are rotating based on the internal winning result and the operation of the plurality of stop buttons.
The production means to produce and
It is a game table capable of giving a profit based on the stop results of the plurality of reels and changing the advantage based on the stop results of the plurality of reels.
In a game in which the first internal winning result is determined as the internal winning result, a case where a specific stop button corresponding to a specific reel among the plurality of reels is operated at the first operation timing and the above-mentioned specific The advantage when the stop button of is operated at the second operation timing different from the first operation timing is different.
In a game in which a second internal winning result is determined as the internal winning result, when the specific stop button is operated at the first operation timing, the specific stop button is the first operation. It is more advantageous for the player than when it is operated at a third operation timing different from the timing.
The effect means is a means capable of executing the first effect before the operation by the plurality of stop buttons is accepted in the game in which the first internal winning result is determined.
The effect means is a means capable of executing the first effect before the operation by the plurality of stop buttons is accepted in the game in which the second internal winning result is determined.
A game table characterized by that. The game console according to claim 1.
In the game in which the first internal winning result is determined, when the specific stop button is operated at the first operation timing, the specific stop button is operated at the second operation timing. It ’s more advantageous than
In the game in which the first internal winning result is determined, when the specific stop button is operated at the second operation timing, in the game in which the second internal winning result is determined, the said It is more disadvantageous to the player than when a specific stop button is operated at the third operation timing.
The effect means is a means capable of executing a second effect based on the fact that the specific stop button is operated according to the first operation timing in the game in which the first internal winning result is determined. Yes,
The effect means is a means capable of executing the second effect based on the operation of at least one of the plurality of stop buttons in the game in which the second internal winning result is determined. is there,
A game table characterized by that. The game console according to claim 2.
The effect means is a means capable of executing the second effect in accordance with the first operation of the plurality of stop buttons in the game in which the second internal winning result is determined.
A game table characterized by that. The game console according to claim 2 or 3.
The effect means is a means capable of executing the second effect after the last operation of the plurality of stop buttons in the game in which the first internal winning result is determined.
A game table characterized by that.